Antique Tabriz Persian Allover Warm Tan Hand-Knotted Wool Rug – Circa 1920 BB7761 10'9" × 13'9" $53,000

This antique Persian Tabriz rug, woven circa 1920 in the great weaving tradition of northwest Persia, brings together hand-knotted wool craftsmanship and a formal pictorial composition. Rather than a simple allover pattern, it reads like a tree-of-life panel, with the elegance and discipline so often associated with antique Tabriz carpets.

A warm tan field supports a vertical branching tree that rises from a vase-like base and unfolds into mirrored sprays of blossoms, leaves, and slender stems. The drawing is finely worked and richly layered, with brick red, blush pink, soft beige, taupe, and brown accents giving the design a gentle luminosity. Small birds and vegetal details add narrative interest without disturbing the rug’s balanced structure.

That sense of order is reinforced by the border system, where dark floral bands and lighter guard borders frame the center with architectural clarity. The result is a rug that feels both decorative and composed, equally suited to a formal living room, library, or dining space where its botanical storytelling can be appreciated.

Sourced from Doris Leslie Blau, this antique rug represents the caliber of craftsmanship and cultural heritage the gallery has championed since its founding in 1965. With six decades of expertise, Doris Leslie Blau remains a premier destination for rare and extraordinary rugs across a wide range of styles and price points.