Tabriz Persian Antique Floral Allover Pale Sand Hand-Knotted Wool Rug – Circa 1880 BB7209 11'0" × 15'5" $70,000

This antique Persian Tabriz rug, hand-knotted circa 1880, belongs to the refined weaving tradition of northwestern Persia. Woven in wool, it reflects the city’s long reputation for technical precision and elegant, highly controlled floral design.

The pale sand field is layered with an allover trellis of botanical forms and crest-like medallions, worked in dusty blue, soft gray, pale brown, and the faintest blush of rose. Rather than a single focal point, the composition unfolds in a continuous rhythm, giving the rug a composed, architectural presence that feels graceful rather than formal.

A delicate border system frames the interior with balanced restraint: a narrow star-and-scroll guard border surrounds a broader floral outer band, both echoing the field’s quiet geometry. The gently worn surface softens the contrasts and lends the pattern a painterly depth, making this antique Tabriz especially well suited to interiors that call for warmth, character, and measured pattern.

A treasured piece from the expansive Doris Leslie Blau collection, this antique rug embodies the gallery's longstanding commitment to sourcing carpets of exceptional artistry and historical significance. DLB offers a vast selection of antique, vintage, and contemporary rugs, welcoming collectors and designers at every level.