Elegant Antique Tabriz Persian Floral Medallion Warm Tan Hand-Knotted Wool Rug – Circa 1900 BB6928 3'7" × 5'0" $4,000

This circa 1900 Persian Tabriz rug is hand-knotted in wool, reflecting the city’s celebrated weaving tradition in northwestern Persia. Its composition is anchored by a formal central medallion and a carefully layered border system, giving the piece the poised symmetry associated with classic antique Tabriz carpets.

The warm tan field is animated by scrolling vines, palmettes, blossoms, and foliate sprays drawn with remarkable precision. Dusty rose, muted red, soft coral, sage green, navy blue, and dark brown create a balanced palette, while the medallion’s petaled form adds depth and definition at the center. The overall effect is refined rather than dense, allowing the botanical motifs to breathe across the surface.

A richly patterned floral border frames the interior with repeated rosettes and stylized blooms, reinforcing the rug’s formal rhythm. With its open ground and layered ornament, this antique Tabriz brings both structure and warmth to traditional rooms, and it can also lend character to layered contemporary interiors or a seating area that calls for a composed decorative anchor.

Part of Doris Leslie Blau's grand collection, this antique rug embodies the rich heritage and refined craftsmanship that define the world's most exceptional carpets. Established in 1965, Doris Leslie Blau has earned an international reputation for curating rare and important rugs spanning centuries of design history.