Antique Tabriz Persian Floral Allover Teal Hand-Knotted Wool Carpet – Circa 1880 BB7281 7'0" × 9'8" $65,000

This antique Persian Tabriz carpet, woven circa 1880, reflects the refined city tradition of northwest Persia with the poise collectors expect from late 19th-century workshop weaving. Its allover botanical trellis unfolds across a softly faded teal ground, where tiny floral forms and rosette-like motifs are spaced with remarkable regularity.

Rather than relying on a bold central medallion, the composition builds its character through repetition and restraint. Warm rust, muted rose, and brown accents drift across the field, creating a gentle, time-softened rhythm that feels more atmospheric than graphic. The effect is elegant and quietly formal, ideal for interiors that favor texture over contrast.

A disciplined border system frames the field with narrow guard stripes and a broader floral border in light beige and rust, reinforcing the rug’s structure without disturbing its calm palette. Hand-knotted in wool, it offers the supple character and subtle surface variation that make antique Tabriz rugs so desirable for traditional, transitional, and layered contemporary rooms.

Sourced from Doris Leslie Blau, this antique rug reflects the gallery's longstanding dedication to preserving the finest examples of carpet artistry from around the world. Its remarkable craftsmanship and patina make it both a decorative statement and a collectible work of art.