Antique Khorassan Persian Allover Floral Warm Tan Hand-Knotted Wool Rug – Circa 1880 BB8547 13'6" × 18'9" $160,000

This antique Persian Khorassan rug, hand-knotted in wool circa 1880, belongs to the Sultanabad tradition of northeastern Persia. Its generous, allover layout offers the balanced symmetry collectors value in antique rugs, while the softened surface gives the piece a relaxed, timeworn elegance.

A luminous blue inner field is worked with interlacing trellis lines, scrolling vines, rosettes, and foliate sprays, creating a dense but orderly botanical repeat. The drawing is open and fluid rather than rigid, so the pattern feels layered and airy. A broad border in warm tan, ivory, and pale coral frames the design with palmettes and meandering vinework.

The faded palette keeps the composition calm and versatile, allowing the blue field and sandy motifs to read as refined rather than formal. As a Persian floral rug with clear Khorassan character, it brings structure, texture, and historic depth to traditional, transitional, or collected interiors.

Part of Doris Leslie Blau's grand collection, this antique rug embodies the rich heritage and refined craftsmanship that define the world's most exceptional carpets. Established in 1965, Doris Leslie Blau has earned an international reputation for curating rare and important rugs spanning centuries of design history.