Antique Tabriz Persian Floral Allover Warm Tan Hand-Knotted Wool Rug – Circa 1900 BB1665 11'9" × 13'10" $60,000

This antique Persian Tabriz rug, woven around 1900, brings the disciplined elegance of northwestern Persia’s celebrated weaving tradition into a refined room-size format. Hand-knotted in wool, it reflects the city’s long association with finely drawn carpets made for discerning interiors.

The composition is an intricate medallion-and-allover floral design, with a dark navy ground animated by scrolling vines, palmettes, rosettes, and leaf forms arranged in mirrored symmetry. A warm tan outer field and layered border system frame the center with architectural clarity, while ivory, taupe, and brown accents soften the overall effect. The result is formal, but never heavy.

Tabriz rugs are prized for their precision, and this example shows that skill in the crisp delineation of each botanical detail and the measured balance between ornament and open space. Its subdued palette and classical drawing make it especially versatile for traditional settings, transitional rooms, or any interior that calls for a Persian antique rug with lasting presence.

Part of Doris Leslie Blau's grand collection, this antique rug stands as a testament to the enduring beauty of traditional weaving artistry. Renowned for its curated selection of the world's finest rugs, DLB offers pieces ranging from accessible vintage treasures to rare, museum-worthy masterpieces for discerning collectors and designers alike.