Antique Kirman Persian Floral Allover Warm Tan Hand-Knotted Wool Rug – Circa 1910 BB7216 9'7" × 15'6" $85,000

This antique Persian Kirman rug, hand-knotted in wool circa 1910, reflects the refined weaving tradition of southeastern Persia. Its formal composition is built around an allover field of floral and foliate ornament, giving the piece the balanced, courtly presence for which antique Kirman carpets are prized.

Against a warm tan ground, soft ivory, faded blue, taupe, and brown motifs unfold in layered symmetry. A central medallion anchors the composition, while smaller crest-like forms repeat through the field with scrolling vines, palmettes, and delicate sprays. The drawing feels graceful rather than rigid, with age lending the design a painterly softness and a quietly weathered elegance.

A broad border frames the interior with continual floral repeats and fine guard bands, reinforcing the rug’s classical structure. Decorative yet restrained, this antique floral rug brings warmth, texture, and historic depth to formal living rooms, libraries, and layered contemporary spaces alike.

A treasured piece from the expansive Doris Leslie Blau collection, this antique rug embodies the gallery's longstanding commitment to sourcing carpets of exceptional artistry and historical significance. DLB offers a vast selection of antique, vintage, and contemporary rugs, welcoming collectors and designers at every level.