Antique Khorassan Persian Allover Floral Warm Tan Hand-Knotted Wool Rug – Circa 1880 BB6726 12'7" × 20'4" $140,000

This circa 1880 Persian Khorassan rug is a hand-knotted antique wool carpet from northeastern Persia, woven in a tradition admired for its graceful floral workmanship and balanced formal composition.

Its warm tan field is densely layered with an allover trellis of flowering vines, palmettes, and stylized leaves, creating a richly textured surface that feels elaborate yet measured. A restrained medallion-and-crest arrangement settles into the center, while mirrored botanical movement gives the design a gentle rhythm from end to end. Soft beige and muted ivory dominate the ground, with accents of rust, sage green, and faded navy adding quiet depth without overpowering the composition.

A broad midnight-blue border frames the interior with scrolling tendrils and blossom forms, sharpening the rug’s outline and lending it a more architectural presence. The result is a formal antique Persian rug with a softened patina, ideal for interiors that call for pattern, warmth, and a layered sense of history.

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.