Antique Tabriz Persian Allover Floral Soft Beige Hand-Knotted Wool Rug – Circa 1880 BB7331 10'9" × 18'2" $95,000

This antique Persian Tabriz rug, woven circa 1880 in one of Persia’s most revered weaving centers, is hand-knotted in wool and presents the formal elegance for which Tabriz carpets are prized. Collectors value this type for its finely articulated drawing and balanced scale, where courtly design meets durable craftsmanship.

Set on a soft beige field, scrolling vines, petite blossoms, and palmette-like crests repeat across the surface in a dense yet graceful lattice. Dusty blue, faded navy, light gray, and muted brown create a subdued palette, while age-softened abrash lends the design a lived-in luminosity and subtle movement. The repeat carries medallion-like inflections without losing its allover flow.

A pronounced border in deeper blue gathers the composition and adds definition without overwhelming the field. The result is a Persian antique rug with classic structure, botanical intricacy, and the mellow patina that makes late 19th-century Tabriz weaving enduring in formal rooms, transitional schemes, or collected interiors for designers and discerning collectors alike.

Sourced from Doris Leslie Blau, this antique rug represents the caliber of craftsmanship and cultural heritage the gallery has championed since its founding in 1965. With six decades of expertise, Doris Leslie Blau remains a premier destination for rare and extraordinary rugs across a wide range of styles and price points.