Antique Kirman Persian Allover Soft Beige Hand-Knotted Wool Rug – Circa 1870 Pictorial Biblical BB8402 6'1" × 12'2" $90,000

This antique Persian Kirman rug, hand-knotted in wool circa 1870, belongs to the celebrated weaving tradition of southern Persia, long admired for its refined formal carpets and expressive pictorial work. Here, the field is transformed into a continuous narrative landscape, giving the piece the presence of a woven tableau rather than a conventional carpet.

Set against a soft beige ground, the scene unfolds with shepherds, camels, sheep, goats, birds, tents, trees, water, and distant architecture, all arranged beneath rose-toned mountains. The figural drawing is finely handled, and the dusty blue outlining brings clarity to the animals, foliage, and architectural details without disturbing the rug’s open, airy composition.

A richly worked floral border frames the central imagery with blossoms, scrolling vines, and perched birds, lending the rug a formal finish and a sense of rhythm. Its palette of ivory, soft beige, dusty blue, forest green, and terracotta gives this antique Kirman a calm but articulate character suited to rooms that call for historic depth and decorative sophistication.

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.