Antique Kashan Persian Allover Floral Warm Tan Hand-Knotted Wool Carpet – Circa 1900 BB7788 12'3" × 15'10" $95,000

This antique Persian Kashan carpet, woven circa 1900, reflects the refined weaving tradition of Kashan in central Persia. Hand-knotted in wool, it pairs precise craftsmanship with the softened character of an antique textile, making it especially appealing for collectors and designers.

The warm tan field is alive with a dense allover floral composition, where scrolling vines, blossoms, palmettes, and botanical sprays interlace around a subtle medallion. Rather than feeling rigid, the drawing has a gentle, time-worn fluidity that allows the pattern to breathe. Navy blue, rust red, sage, and light beige accents give the surface depth while preserving its understated warmth.

An orderly series of guard borders and a more elaborate main border frame the composition with clear hierarchy, a hallmark of classic Kashan design. This antique Persian rug brings formal structure, botanical ornament, and a warm palette together in a way that suits traditional interiors and layered transitional spaces. Its allover presence makes it an elegant anchor beneath mahogany furniture, stone floors, or quietly patterned upholstery without overpowering the room.

Sourced from Doris Leslie Blau, this antique rug reflects the gallery's longstanding dedication to preserving the finest examples of carpet artistry from around the world. Its remarkable craftsmanship and patina make it both a decorative statement and a collectible work of art.