Kashan Persian Antique Floral Allover Navy Blue With Warm Tan Hand-Knotted Wool Rug – Circa 1880 BB9027 11'5" × 15'10" $95,000

This 1880’s antique Persian Kashan rug is a striking example of late 19th-century Persian artistry, distinguished by its refined elegance and exceptional craftsmanship. Woven in the famed Kashan workshops, it features an intricate all-over botanical design of interconnected floral and vine motifs rendered in a soft beige tone, set against a deep, rich navy-blue field. The meticulous symmetry of the pattern creates a sense of balance and harmony, with stylized blossoms, palmettes, and scrolling foliage arranged in a lattice-like composition.

The wide border showcases a complementary sandy-beige ground adorned with palmettes, lotus blossoms, and delicate floral sprigs, framed by multiple guard borders with small rosettes and vine scrolls. The rug’s color palette—primarily navy blue and warm beige with subtle terracotta and sage accents—enhances its understated sophistication, while the finely knotted wool pile speaks to its durability and luxurious texture.

This antique Kashan is not only a decorative treasure but also a historical artifact, embodying the elegance and refinement for which Persian weaving of the era is celebrated. Its grand scale and intricate detailing make it ideal for a formal living space, library, or gallery setting, where its artistry can be fully appreciated.

A rare piece from the Doris Leslie Blau Collection, this rug exemplifies superior artistry and tradition. 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.