Malayer Antique Allover Warm Tan With Brown Hand-Knotted Wool Rug – Circa 1920 Paisley Design BB7462 6'8" × 12'9" $16,000

This antique hand-knotted wool rug, woven circa 1920, comes from the Malayer weaving tradition of Persia and presents a finely worked allover composition. Its room-size format and restrained palette give it the presence of an heirloom textile while keeping the look approachable for everyday interiors.

A warm tan field is covered with a dense geometric trellis in dark brown and taupe, with stepped diamonds, linked lattice lines, and small repeat motifs that create constant movement across the surface. The pattern is tightly packed and low-contrast, so the design feels rhythmic rather than ornate, with a quietly graphic quality that suits both classic and relaxed settings.

A narrow guard strip and floral meander border frame the field with stylized blossoms and vine forms, adding a softer botanical note to the rug’s structured geometry. The hand-knotted wool construction lends a supple, time-softened texture, making this antique Malayer a versatile grounding piece that brings warmth, character, and subtle pattern to a dining room, library, or living space.

A rare piece from the Doris Leslie Blau collection, this antique rug exemplifies superior artistry, historic character, and timeless sophistication. DLB is internationally recognized for offering exceptional antique, vintage, and contemporary rugs of remarkable quality and provenance.