Antique Malayer Persian Allover Cream Beige Hand-Knotted Wool Rug – Circa 1920 BB7993 10'7" × 18'10" $80,000

Antique Malayer Persian rug, circa 1920, hand-knotted in wool in the village weaving tradition of western Persia. Its softly timeworn cream-beige field is arranged as an allover composition rather than a centered medallion, giving the piece a calm, spacious presence that feels refined and quietly decorative.

The pattern combines small boteh forms, floral cartouches, rosettes, and angular vines in a measured lattice, with warm brown outline work and delicate pale blue accents bringing definition without disturbing the light ground. The effect is graceful and restrained, with a rhythm that reads as both botanical and geometric.

A narrow, well-defined border frames the field with additional floral ornament, reinforcing the rug’s balanced structure. Soft wear and muted coloration lend it an appealing antique patina, while the open layout makes it especially versatile in interiors that call for texture, heritage, and an understated layer of pattern.

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.