Antique Kirman Persian Allover Floral, Oversized Warm Tan Hand-Knotted Wool Rug – Circa 1920 BB6853 17'3" × 25'3" $260,000

This oversized antique Persian Kirman rug, dating to circa 1920, was hand-knotted in wool in the celebrated Kirman weaving tradition of southeastern Persia. Its generous scale and softened antique surface make it an elegant foundation for formal rooms and collected interiors alike.

The rug presents a disciplined allover floral composition rather than a single focal medallion, with repeating trellis-like compartments filled by palmettes, rosettes, and curling foliate vines. A wide border reinforces the structure with related botanical ornament, while the worn, abrash-softened pile allows warm tan and light beige to mingle with dusty blue undertones. The result is a palette that feels quietly layered, neither crisp nor heavy, but gracefully aged and visually calm.

As a Kirman Persian rug, it reflects the city’s long reputation for refined floral carpets and intricate drawing. The restrained contrast and time-softened patina lend this antique rug an easy versatility, allowing it to complement traditional furnishings, transitional schemes, or more contemporary settings that benefit from pattern with a lighter hand.

Sourced from Doris Leslie Blau, this antique rug reflects the gallery's longstanding dedication to preserving the finest examples of carpet artistry from around the world. Its remarkable craftsmanship and patina make it both a decorative statement and a collectible work of art.