Antique Persian Allover Light Beige Hand-Knotted Wool Rug – Circa 1920 Afshar BB7153 5'3" × 9'10" $9,000

Woven in Persia circa 1920, this antique Afshar rug is a hand-knotted wool piece that brings tribal Persian weaving into a compact, collectible format. Its composition is a tightly organized allover field, framed by a pronounced border hierarchy that gives the rug a clear, architectural presence.

The light beige ground is filled with repeated boteh-like motifs arranged in neat horizontal rows, each small form worked in brick red, navy blue, olive green, and deep brown. Rather than a single medallion, the design relies on rhythm and density, creating a textured surface that feels both lively and controlled. The motif blend reads as geometric and botanical at once, a hallmark of Afshar imagination.

A dark outer border sets the tone with multicolored rosettes and angular lattice details, while striped guard bands in red, green, ivory, and blue sharpen the edge. That contrast between luminous center and saturated frame lends the rug versatility, making it equally suited to a collected traditional interior or a more edited contemporary room.

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.