Persian Antique Allover Floral Brown Hand-Knotted Wool Carpet – Circa 1920 BB6631 4'9" × 7'0" $13,000

This circa 1920 Persian Feraghan carpet reflects the refined weaving tradition of western Persia, presented as an antique allover rug with a remarkably intricate, collector-minded composition. A midnight-black ground supports a bilateral arrangement of animal figures, trellis geometry, and scrolling floral vines, giving the design both structure and movement.

Pairs of deer-like creatures, stylized birds, and small blossom rosettes are layered across the field, while the central axis organizes the dense ornament into a deliberate, almost heraldic rhythm. The result reads as both floral and animal, with the lattice lending a strong graphic order beneath the surface detail. Around it, the border in brick red, deep blue, and ivory acts as a dense ornamental frame rather than a quiet edge.

The palette of terracotta, rose, olive, and midnight blue creates depth without losing clarity, making this antique Persian rug especially effective beneath traditional furnishings or in eclectic interiors that benefit from pattern and historical character. Its balance of narrative detail and formal symmetry is what gives this Feraghan its enduring appeal.

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.