Antique Tabriz Persian Floral Allover In Classic Taupe Hand-Knotted Wool Rug – Circa 1900 BB8634 11'3" × 15'2" $43,000

Hand-knotted in Tabriz, Iran, around 1900, this antique Persian wool rug reflects the city’s formal weaving tradition in a carefully balanced allover composition. A stepped central medallion anchors the design, while the surrounding field unfolds in a fine lattice of floral ornament, creating structure without disrupting the rug’s softened, timeworn character.

The classic taupe ground is layered with muted tones of beige, cocoa, dusty rose, olive, and subdued gold, giving the surface a warm, weathered depth. Across the field, tiny blossoms, palmettes, and trellis-like geometry mingle in a dense pattern that feels intricate yet restrained. A broad border, rendered in deeper brown and taupe, adds definition with scrolling florals and rosettes.

The result is a Persian antique rug with quiet authority—richly worked, but never heavy. Its low-contrast palette and elegant symmetry make it especially suited to interiors that call for historic character, subtle color, and a grounded decorative presence.

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.