Antique Kashan Persian Allover Floral Soft White Hand-Knotted Wool Carpet – Circa 1930 BB9172 12'6" × 18'9" $95,000

This antique Persian Kashan carpet, woven circa 1930 in the city’s celebrated weaving tradition, is a refined example of the classic workshop rug. Hand-knotted in wool, it balances formal symmetry with a remarkably light, airy presence.

A soft white field sets the tone, allowing scrolling vines, palmettes, and floral sprays in dusty blue, pale sand, and brick red to float across the surface. At the center, a restrained medallion-crest gives the composition structure without interrupting the allover rhythm, while the delicately drawn motifs keep the pattern open and breathable.

A coordinating border with complementary blossoms frames the rug with quiet precision, reinforcing the sense of order that makes Kashan carpets so enduring. Its muted palette and finely resolved ornament lend it easy versatility, suited to interiors that call for decorative texture, classical Persian elegance, and a gentle layer of color.

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.