Antique Tabriz Persian Allover Floral Ivory Hand-Knotted Wool Runner – Circa 1920 BB7451 6'2" × 18'0" $70,000

This antique Persian Tabriz rug, woven circa 1920, is a hand-knotted wool piece from one of northwest Persia’s most respected weaving centers. Its elongated, formal layout gives the design room to unfold with ease, making it especially effective in long interior settings where rhythm and ornament matter.

The field is washed in a soft rose-pink tone and filled with an allover arrangement of stylized blossoms, palmette forms, and crest-like cartouches. A clear central axis organizes the composition, while smaller botanical details, scrolling vines, and scattered floral devices keep the surface lively rather than rigid. The pattern feels disciplined, yet never static.

Deep navy, brick red, olive, teal, and ivory provide contrast and depth, and the layered floral borders reinforce the rug’s formal Persian character. Richly patterned but gracefully worn, this Tabriz balances decorative movement with historical character, bringing color, texture, and antique presence to traditional as well as transitional rooms.

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.