Antique Tabriz Persian Allover Soft Beige Hand-Knotted Wool Rug – Circa 1900 BB5527 9'3" × 11'8" $65,000

Woven in Persia around 1900, this antique Tabriz rug reflects the refined court tradition for which Tabriz has long been admired. Its hand-knotted wool construction and elegant balance of ornament speak to the city’s reputation for technically accomplished, collector-worthy carpets.

A soft beige field provides a quiet backdrop for an intricate allover botanical design, where scrolling vines, palmettes, and small blossoms radiate from a gently defined medallion. The composition has a trellis-like structure that keeps the eye moving across the surface, while the worn clarity of the drawing lends the pattern a painterly softness. Light blue, pale aqua, navy, blush, sage, and touches of gold and terracotta bring subtle contrast without disturbing the rug’s restrained mood.

A floral border frames the interior with similar delicacy, echoing the field’s arabesques and rosettes in a slightly more structured rhythm. The result is a Persian antique rug with formal presence and an easy, lived-in elegance, well suited to interiors that call for historic character, nuanced color, and a decorative layer that feels quietly sophisticated.

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.