Antique Malayer Persian Floral Allover Warm Tan Hand-Knotted Wool Rug – Circa 1920 BB8567 13'7" × 19'0" $90,000

This antique Persian Malayer rug, woven circa 1920 in the Malayer weaving tradition of western Persia, offers the quiet refinement collectors value in an early 20th-century village carpet. Hand-knotted in wool, it brings together an aged warm tan field and a finely articulated allover composition that feels both orderly and relaxed.

The design unfolds as a loose trellis of stylized floral rosettes, palmettes, and scrolling vinery, with slender blue arcs and dark brown accents lending the pattern a measured rhythm. Dusty rose, powder blue, soft peach, and earthy brown are worked across the surface in a softly faded palette, allowing the motifs to read with clarity without overpowering the room.

A deep blue floral border frames the field and gives the composition welcome definition, while narrow guards add a crisp finish at the edge. The result is a Malayer rug with understated presence: decorative, versatile, and well suited to interiors that call for antique Persian character, layered pattern, and a mellow, time-earned patina.

Sourced from Doris Leslie Blau, this antique rug represents the caliber of craftsmanship and cultural heritage the gallery has championed since its founding in 1965. With six decades of expertise, Doris Leslie Blau remains a premier destination for rare and extraordinary rugs across a wide range of styles and price points.