Antique Kirman Persian Floral Allover Cream Hand-Knotted Wool Rug – Circa 1880 BB5719 6'6" × 12'0" $38,000

This antique Persian Kirman rug, woven circa 1880 in the celebrated Kirman tradition, is hand-knotted in wool and offers the refined character collectors expect from one of Persia’s most accomplished weaving centers.

The cream ground is divided by a diagonal lattice of hexagonal cartouches, forming a compartmented allover pattern rather than a single medallion. Each cell holds stylized floral sprays and petite blossoms, while alternating grounds in brick red, teal blue, and deep navy blue create a measured, almost mosaic-like movement. The design feels formal yet animated, with clear architectural structure.

A floral border in cream and brick red frames the field with rosettes, small trellis details, and narrow guard stripes that sharpen the composition. Rich but restrained, this antique Kirman Persian rug brings depth, texture, and historic elegance to dining rooms, studies, and collected living spaces, where its rhythmic pattern can anchor both classic and eclectic interiors.

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.