Antique Tabriz Persian Floral Allover Light Blue Hand-Knotted Wool Rug – Circa 1900 BB8589 11'2" × 17'10" $105,000

This antique Persian Tabriz carpet, circa 1900, is a hand-knotted wool rug woven in the celebrated Tabriz tradition. Its refined scale and balanced layout reflect the city’s long association with sophisticated, court-inspired weaving, where elegance is expressed through precision and restraint.

Here, that sensibility appears in an allover floral composition set across a softened light blue and warm tan ground. Scrolls, palmettes, and small blossoms repeat in a gentle rhythm, their outlines mellowed by age into a watercolor-like surface. The worn finish reduces contrast and gives the field a calm, quietly layered presence rather than a sharp ornamental read.

A narrow main border and guard borders frame the design with meandering vines, rosettes, and floral medallions, reinforcing the rug’s formal symmetry. Pale gray, warm beige, and subtle soft peach accents add depth without disturbing the overall serenity, making this antique Tabriz especially suited to interiors that value historic pattern and a restrained decorative palette.

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.