Antique Malayer Persian Allover Floral Cream Hand-Knotted Wool Rug – Circa 1900 BB8583 12'3" × 21'10" $103,000

This antique Persian Malayer rug, woven circa 1900, reflects the refined weaving tradition of northwestern Persia and is hand-knotted in a format suited to long, elegant interiors. Its antique character is immediate, yet the composition remains balanced and adaptable.

The cream field is organized by a rhythmic navy lattice that supports an allover arrangement of stylized floral medallions and bouquets. Repeated diamond-shaped motifs bring steady movement across the surface, while soft ivory, blush, and pale blue details lighten the design and give the palette a quiet depth. The time-softened finish adds to the rug’s collected, lived-in appeal.

A formal floral border frames the field with vine scrolls, rosettes, and subtle boteh notes, reinforcing the carpet’s Persianate symmetry. With its Malayer origins and Kashan-influenced sense of order, this antique floral rug offers a graceful anchor for traditional, transitional, or layered contemporary rooms.

A rare piece from the Doris Leslie Blau collection, this antique rug exemplifies superior artistry, historic character, and timeless sophistication. DLB is internationally recognized for offering exceptional antique, vintage, and contemporary rugs of remarkable quality and provenance.