Antique Kirman Persian Floral Allover Warm Tan Hand-Knotted Wool Rug – Circa 1880 BB6045 16'2" × 19'0" $160,000

Woven in Persia circa 1880, this antique Kirman rug is a hand-knotted wool example of the region’s celebrated floral weaving tradition. Its classic formal structure and generous scale give it the presence of a room anchor while remaining refined in drawing.

The warm tan field is densely layered with a symmetrical botanical composition, where scrolling vines, palmettes, rosettes, and trellis-like branches unfold around a restrained central medallion. Rather than relying on open space, the design builds depth through repeated floral detail, with mirrored lobes and crest-like forms adding rhythm to the composition. The result is richly ornamented, yet balanced and controlled.

A broad border system frames the field with equally intricate vine scrolls and stylized blossoms, while muted rust, dusty rose, olive, sage, and ivory tones soften the palette. That gently weathered coloration enhances the rug’s antique character, making it especially well suited to traditional, transitional, or layered interiors that call for warmth and visual complexity.

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.