Antique Tabriz Persian Floral Allover Warm Tan Hand-Knotted Wool Rug – Circa 1930 BB7702 8'7" × 12'1" $38,000

This 1930s antique Persian Tabriz rug is a captivating example of one of Persia’s most renowned weaving traditions. Handwoven in Tabriz, a city long celebrated as a center of Persian artistry, the carpet displays an exquisite interplay of form, color, and craftsmanship.

The field is rendered in a serene powdery sky-blue ground, serving as a luminous backdrop for an intricate array of floral motifs, palmettes, blossoming vines, and stylized vases. The design embodies the refined balance and symmetry characteristic of Tabriz weaving, where nature-inspired elements are elevated into rhythmic, almost architectural patterns.

The palette is both elegant and understated, dominated by soft shades of aqua blue, ivory, camel, taupe, and muted gold. The subtle contrast between the faded pastels and the deeper outlines enhances the rug’s aged patina, giving it a sophisticated, time-softened character.

The main border frames the composition in a complementary tone of warm beige with scrolling floral and palmette ornamentation, elegantly enclosing the central field while maintaining visual harmony. Fine details in brown and celadon green add depth, while the gentle abrashed variations throughout the background lend the rug a dynamic, painterly quality.

Woven with exceptional precision, this piece exemplifies the high knot density and refined detail for which Tabriz rugs are famous. Its artistry is timeless, balancing formality with delicacy, and tradition with liveliness.

Whether placed in a classical setting or as a statement in a modern interior, this rug resonates with history, elegance, and enduring beauty.

This exquisite antique rug, sourced from Doris Leslie Blau, showcases a rare blend of history and craftsmanship. 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.