Khorassan Persian Antique Allover Floral Tan Hand-Knotted Wool Rug – Circa 1880 BB7227 14'6" × 16'8" $95,000

Woven in Persia’s Khorassan region around 1880, this oversized antique hand-knotted wool rug reflects the refined carpet tradition of northeastern Persia. Its scale and formal arrangement make it well suited to generous rooms, where an antique Persian rug can introduce history, structure, and warmth without overpowering the surrounding furnishings or architectural details. It reads as both decorative and collected.

The tan field is organized in a disciplined trellis of floral sprays, palmettes, and foliate stems, creating a repeating vertical rhythm across the surface. Rather than a central medallion, the composition relies on this allover structure to bring movement and balance, while the softening of the weave adds a pleasingly nuanced, age-softened depth to the pattern.

A terracotta-red main border, framed by navy guard borders, sharpens the palette and gives the design crisp definition. Celadon, teal, rust, ivory, and muted blue accents temper the geometry, resulting in a rug that feels layered and formal, yet easy to place in classic interiors, traditional settings, or more eclectic rooms.

Part of Doris Leslie Blau's grand collection, this antique rug stands as a testament to the enduring beauty of traditional weaving artistry. Renowned for its curated selection of the world's finest rugs, DLB offers pieces ranging from accessible vintage treasures to rare, museum-worthy masterpieces for discerning collectors and designers alike.