Antique Bakshaish Persian Allover Geometric Brick Red Hand-Knotted Wool Carpet – Circa 1900 BB7639 8'1" × 12'0" $24,000

This early 20th-century Persian Bakshaish rug embodies the rustic charm and bold artistry that makes Bakshaish weaving so revered. Hand-knotted in Northwest Persia, the piece showcases a striking allover geometric field design set against a warm terracotta ground. Stylized floral rosettes, angular medallions, and abstract boteh motifs are rendered in earthy tones of brick red, camel, ivory, and deep indigo, with accents of soft teal and walnut brown adding subtle dimension.

The composition is framed by a characteristically playful Bakshaish border, where geometric blossoms, tribal rosettes, and latch-hook motifs flow along a sandy ivory backdrop, further enriched by a delicate guard band with reciprocal angular forms. The spontaneity and asymmetry of the drawing — hallmarks of Bakshaish rugs — lend the piece a lively, almost improvisational spirit, while the natural vegetable dyes give the colors a depth and patina that only age can bestow.

Woven circa 1900, this rug reflects both the durability and artistic freedom of Bakshaish weaving traditions, balancing bold tribal abstraction with echoes of Persian classical design. Its generous scale and warm palette make it a versatile statement piece, equally at home in traditional interiors or paired with contemporary décor.

This exquisite antique rug, sourced from Doris Leslie Blau, showcases a rare blend of history and craftsmanship. Doris Leslie Blau offers a broad and varied pricing spectrum, accommodating collectors and designers across a range of budgets—from modest vintage finds to rare, museum-worthy masterpieces.