Antique Khorassan Persian Allover Warm Tan Hand-Knotted Wool Rug – Circa 1920 BB5944 6'10" × 10'8" $17,000

This circa-1920 antique Persian Khorassan rug is hand-knotted in wool and reflects the region’s refined weaving tradition. Its formal, figural composition gives the piece the presence of a collector’s carpet rather than a simple decorative accent.

The design centers on a tree-of-life motif rising through a soft abrash blue field, where flowering branches, birds, and stylized foliage create a balanced, almost narrative arrangement. Warm tan and beige tones soften the imagery, while the broad border surrounds the field with an aged floral rhythm that reinforces the rug’s architectural structure. The result is orderly yet lyrical, with enough detail to reward closer viewing.

That combination of a serene palette, clear vertical axis, and time-worn patina makes this Khorassan carpet especially suited to formal seating areas, libraries, or interiors that call for depth and quiet character. It brings the layered beauty of an antique Persian rug into contemporary rooms with ease.

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.