Antique Tabriz Persian Allover Floral Light Beige Hand-Knotted Wool Rug – Circa 1880 (Size Adjusted) Haji Jalili BB9118 12'0" × 19'9" $160,000

Antique Haji Jalili Tabriz Persian rug, woven circa 1880, hand-knotted in wool in northwestern Persia, reflects one of the most refined traditions of Tabriz weaving. The piece carries the delicacy and precision associated with Haji Jalili, whose workshop helped define the city’s collector-grade floral carpets.

Its light beige field is densely worked with an allover lattice of floral and foliate ornament, softened by a subtle central crest-like formation and layered with scrolling vines that create movement from end to end. Warm tan, dusty rose, soft peach, and small accents of navy blue animate the design, while the dark navy border provides a crisp frame and deep contrast. The result is intricate yet restrained, with the pattern reading as richly composed rather than busy.

Elegant and atmospheric, this antique Persian rug brings botanical detail and gentle age to formal living rooms, libraries, and transitional interiors alike. Its softened palette and finely balanced composition make it especially well suited to spaces that call for historic character without visual heaviness.

A rare piece from the Doris Leslie Blau collection, this antique rug exemplifies superior artistry, historic character, and timeless sophistication. DLB is internationally recognized for offering exceptional antique, vintage, and contemporary rugs of remarkable quality and provenance.