Persian Antique Allover Warm Tan Hand-Knotted Wool Rug – Circa 1900 BB5580 14'4" × 19'2" $48,000

This oversized antique Persian Bibikabad rug, woven around 1900 in the Hamadan region of northwest Persia, reflects the refined village tradition for which Bibikabad carpets are valued. Hand-knotted in wool, it offers the substance and character collectors look for in an early antique Persian rug.

The field is rendered in a warm tan ground with a softly aged terra-cotta cast, and it is covered edge to edge in a tightly organized allover lattice of floral and geometric motifs. Ivory blossoms and muted beige accents repeat in steady rhythm, creating a surface that feels orderly yet never rigid. With no central medallion to interrupt the pattern, the design reads as calm, balanced, and beautifully expansive.

A layered border system completes the composition. The navy outer border introduces a deeper note of contrast, while narrower guard borders in soft neutrals and gentle earth tones frame the field with precision. The result is an antique Persian wool rug with a composed presence, well suited to traditional interiors, transitional rooms, or any setting that benefits from warmth, ornament, and historical depth.

Part of Doris Leslie Blau's grand collection, this antique rug embodies the rich heritage and refined craftsmanship that define the world's most exceptional carpets. Established in 1965, Doris Leslie Blau has earned an international reputation for curating rare and important rugs spanning centuries of design history.