Antique Khorassan Persian Floral Allover Warm Tan Hand-Knotted Wool Rug – Circa 1910 BB7470 10'4" × 19'4" $85,000

This antique Persian Khorassan rug, circa 1910, is hand-knotted in wool and rooted in the refined floral weaving tradition of northeastern Persia. It presents the formal elegance associated with Khorassan carpets, where symmetry, delicacy, and abundance are carefully balanced across the field.

Against a warm tan ground, the composition unfolds in a dense allover arrangement of vase-and-bouquet motifs, scrolling vines, palmettes, and stylized blossoms. A pronounced central axis lends the design a measured, courtly rhythm, while the layered floral drawing keeps the surface lively without losing clarity. Teal, soft beige, brown, and deep navy accents add definition and depth to the field.

The border system reinforces the rug’s classic character, with a wide navy frame carrying repeating floral ornament and slender guard bands that quietly contain the composition. The result is a Persian floral rug that feels both decorative and structured, well suited to interiors seeking antique warmth, botanical detail, and a sense of cultivated formality.

Part of Doris Leslie Blau's grand collection, this antique rug embodies the rich heritage and refined craftsmanship that define the world's most exceptional carpets. Established in 1965, Doris Leslie Blau has earned an international reputation for curating rare and important rugs spanning centuries of design history.