Antique Mohtashem Kashan Floral Allover Light Blue Hand-Knotted Wool Rug – Circa 1900 BB9213 11'8" × 18'7" $100,000

This antique Mohtashem Kashan rug, woven in Persia around 1900, reflects the refined carpet tradition of Kashan in a finely hand-knotted wool pile. Its formal layout and restrained palette speak to the elegance associated with turn-of-the-century Persian workshop weaving.

A soft light blue ground provides the backdrop for an intricate allover floral design, where delicate vines, palmettes, and small blossoms unfold in mirrored rhythm around a subtle medallion axis. The drawing is exceptionally detailed yet airy, with light beige ornament, touches of rose, navy, and teal, and a crisp dark border that gives the composition architectural definition.

The result is a Kashan floral rug with a quietly luminous presence: decorative enough to enrich a room, but tonal enough to remain harmonious within layered interiors. It suits formal living spaces, studies, and dining rooms especially well, offering the poise of an antique Persian rug with the finesse collectors value in Mohtashem examples.

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.