Antique Kirman Persian Allover Floral Pale Sand Hand-Knotted Wool Rug – Circa 1900 BB7380 11'2" × 17'6" $95,000

An antique Persian Kirman rug, hand-knotted in wool circa 1900, carries the refined weaving tradition of southeastern Persia into a formal allover composition. The pale sand field gives the design an airy, luminous base, allowing the disciplined repeat of floral forms to read with unusual clarity despite the gentle antique wear.

Across the field, bouquet-and-vase motifs rise in staggered vertical rows, linked by curling vines and small blossoms that create a trellis-like rhythm rather than a centered medallion. Dusty blue, light gray, teal, and soft brown details soften the drawing, while the time-worn surface lends the pattern a mellow, layered elegance.

A broad floral border frames the carpet with greater density, combining scrolling leaves, cartouches, and narrow guard stripes that sharpen its courtly character. Decorative yet restrained, this antique Kirman Persian wool rug suits interiors that call for historic texture, tonal warmth, and a composed botanical presence beneath formal seating or in a grand room.

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.