Antique Persian Allover Floral Brown Hand-Knotted Wool Carpet – Circa 1900 BB8271 5'0" × 5'1" $4,000

This antique Persian hand-knotted wool carpet, woven circa 1900, reflects the textile traditions of early 20th-century Persia. Its square format and banded layout give the piece a textile-like presence, more rhythmic than pictorial, with the design unfolding in orderly horizontal registers.

Alternating stripes in brown, brick red, olive, gold, charcoal, and soft light blue carry scrolling botanical and foliate motifs across the field. Narrow floral guard bands and darker separators punctuate the repeat, creating a measured cadence that feels both disciplined and decorative. With no central medallion to interrupt the flow, the composition reads evenly from edge to edge.

Woven in wool, the carpet balances warmth and refinement through its earthy palette and finely worked ornament. The repeated floral bands soften the geometry of the stripes, making it well suited to interiors that call for visual movement, layered pattern, and a quietly historic Persian accent.

Sourced from Doris Leslie Blau, this antique rug reflects the gallery's longstanding dedication to preserving the finest examples of carpet artistry from around the world. Its remarkable craftsmanship and patina make it both a decorative statement and a collectible work of art.