Antique Tabriz Persian Floral Allover Warm Tan Hand-Knotted Wool Rug – Circa 1880 BB7172 14'1" Ã— 17'7" $100,000

Woven in Tabriz, Persia, circa 1880, this oversized antique hand-knotted wool rug reflects the city’s renowned floral weaving tradition. Its time-softened surface and generous scale give the composition a calm, collected presence that reads beautifully in both formal and layered interiors.

The warm tan field is organized as an allover trellis of lobed cartouches and medallion-like blossoms, laid out in steady horizontal registers rather than a single central medallion. Soft beige grounds, faded rust ornament, and touches of teal create gentle contrast, while age has mellowed the palette into a low, painterly sheen.

A narrow border hierarchy frames the interior with subtle floral detailing, reinforcing the rug’s sense of structure without crowding the design. The repeating motif offers rhythm and movement, yet the softened wear keeps the pattern relaxed and elegant, making this antique Persian Tabriz especially effective as an anchoring piece for traditional, transitional, or collected rooms.

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.