Antique Tabriz Persian Allover Floral Warm Tan Hand-Knotted Wool Carpet – Circa 1900 BB8981 12'2" × 16'5" $63,000

This 1900’s antique Persian Tabriz rug is a masterful example of the artistry and sophistication for which Tabriz weaving has been celebrated for centuries. It features an exquisitely balanced design that seamlessly blends botanical elegance with symbolic imagery.

The warm camel-toned field is adorned with a repeating all-over pattern of stylized birds, floral sprays, and vinery, arranged in a graceful lattice-like formation. Rich navy, soft sky blue, and muted walnut brown accents provide depth and contrast, while subtle abrash in the dye work lends an organic, time-aged character. The avian motifs—depicting perched and in-flight birds—add a lyrical, almost narrative quality to the composition, evoking themes of harmony and nature.

Framing the field is a wide, deep-navy main border embellished with scrolling palmettes, serrated leaves, and delicate rosettes, flanked by narrower guard borders with meandering floral vines. The crisp articulation of the motifs, combined with the refined palette, speaks to the exceptional craftsmanship of Tabriz workshops during the late 19th and early 20th centuries.

Hand-knotted in high-quality wool, the rug’s dense weave and precise detailing reflect the weaver’s technical mastery, while its supple handle and subtle sheen enhance its tactile appeal. The interplay of design, color, and texture results in a timeless piece that serves equally as a functional floor covering and a work of Persian textile art.

A rare piece from the Doris Leslie Blau Collection, this rug exemplifies superior artistry and tradition. Doris Leslie Blau offers a broad and varied pricing spectrum, accommodating collectors and designers across a range of budgets—from modest vintage finds to rare, museum-worthy masterpieces.