Antique Kirman Persian Floral Allover In Warm Tan Hand-Knotted Wool Carpet – Circa 1900 BB2659 13'0" × 21'3" $150,000

This early 20th-century Persian Kirman carpet is a hand-knotted wool antique rug, woven circa 1900 in Iran’s renowned Kerman weaving tradition. Its formal composition and softened palette reflect the region’s long association with refined, decorative floor coverings.

The warm tan field is arranged as an allover floral lattice rather than a single-centered medallion, with linked cusped forms, rosettes, palmettes, and delicately drawn foliate sprays repeating across the surface. Low-contrast details in dark brown, taupe, and light beige keep the pattern fluid and legible, while the worn drawing gives the ornament a gentle, time-softened quality.

A substantial border frames the field with related medallions and scrolling botanical motifs, lending the rug a measured, almost architectural rhythm. The result is a formal antique Persian carpet with enough repetition to ground a room, yet enough softness and openness to sit comfortably beneath classic or contemporary furnishings, especially in interiors that favor muted color and layered texture.

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.