Antique Persian Floral Allover Warm Tan Hand-Knotted Wool Carpet – Circa 1880 (Size Adjusted) BB3931 14'5" × 19'5" $50,000

This antique Persian Bidjar carpet, woven circa 1880 in northwest Iran, reflects the robust weaving tradition for which Bidjar rugs are prized. Its hand-knotted wool pile gives the piece a grounded, architectural presence, while the softened patina lends it the quiet ease of a well-kept collector’s rug.

The design is built from a repeating lattice of floral-medallion roundels that read as a rhythmic allover field rather than a single central focal point. Warm tan forms the ground, while dark navy passages create crisp negative space between the motifs, allowing rust red, pale blue, taupe, and muted terracotta accents to surface with subtle variation. The result is decorative, yet never rigid.

A formal border system frames the composition with confidence: a broad navy main border filled with scrolling ornament is edged by lighter floral guard bands that echo the interior’s botanical language. The balance of dense pattern and softened color makes this antique Persian rug especially effective in traditional, transitional, and layered interiors, where it can anchor a room with pattern, depth, and enduring presence.

Part of Doris Leslie Blau's grand collection, this antique rug stands as a testament to the enduring beauty of traditional weaving artistry. Renowned for its curated selection of the world's finest rugs, DLB offers pieces ranging from accessible vintage treasures to rare, museum-worthy masterpieces for discerning collectors and designers alike.