Antique Tabriz Persian Floral Allover Warm Tan Hand-Knotted Wool Carpet – Circa 1880 BB8559 13'4" × 19'4" $95,000

This exceptional 19th-century Persian Tabriz rug is a testament to the city’s long-standing reputation for weaving artistry. Woven in the 1880s, it features a meticulously detailed all-over pattern set against a warm terra-cotta field. Scrolling vinery, palmettes, rosettes, and stylized floral sprays unfold with graceful symmetry, highlighted by delicate accents in ivory, sky blue, and soft cocoa brown.

The spacious design is framed by an elegant series of borders, the primary one showcasing a continuous floral meander flanked by narrower guard bands of rosettes and tendrils. Notably, the wide outer band displays intricate boteh and stylized leaf motifs in a repeat arrangement, offering a subtle textural counterpoint to the more fluid field design.

The palette—dominated by muted apricot and earthy neutrals, with punctuations of cool blue—has aged beautifully, giving the rug a soft, time-worn patina that enhances its antique charm. The fine weave and balanced proportions reveal the skill of Tabriz’s master artisans, while the harmonious interplay of form and color makes it as visually compelling today as it was over a century ago.

A piece of this caliber would be equally at home in a refined traditional setting or as a striking contrast in a contemporary interior, offering both decorative beauty and historical significance.

As part of the curated collection at Doris Leslie Blau, a brand celebrated for its dedication to quality and design heritage, this rug exemplifies their commitment to originality and artisanry. Doris Leslie Blau offers a vast selection of antique, vintage, and contemporary rugs in a wide range of styles, materials, and price points, making fine textile art accessible to both collectors and designers alike.