Antique Kirman Persian Allover Floral Warm Tan Hand-Knotted Wool Rug – Circa 1900 BB5559 10'7" × 15'2" $70,000

This antique Persian Kirman carpet, hand-knotted in wool circa 1900, belongs to one of Iran’s most admired weaving traditions. Woven in Kirman, it shows the city’s characteristic balance of refinement and structure, with a composition suited to formal interiors and collected rooms.

The field is organized as a dense allover lattice on a dark navy ground, where scrolling floral forms, boteh-like palmettes, and small rosettes repeat with measured rhythm. Warm tan, ivory, brick red, and touches of muted blue soften the geometry and give the design a mellow, time-worn depth. The fine hand-knotting allows the pattern to remain legible without losing its softness. The result is visually steady and quietly architectural.

A clearly defined border frame completes the rug with a traditional floral register in rust red, camel, and beige, edged by narrow guard bands that keep the composition crisp. This Kirman rug offers the tailored presence of a formal antique Persian carpet while remaining versatile enough for a dining room, library, or layered living space.

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.