Antique Kirman Persian Allover Floral Warm Tan Hand-Knotted Wool Rug – Circa 1880 BB8586 12'8" × 15'10" $95,000

This antique Persian Kirman rug, woven circa 1880 in the historic weaving center of Kerman, reflects the elegant Victorian sensibility that distinguishes many late 19th-century Persian carpets. Hand-knotted in wool, it favors an allover floral composition rather than a central medallion, creating a gentler, more atmospheric effect.

A warm tan field is scattered with delicate botanical sprays, palmettes, and small flowering motifs that seem to float across the surface. Time-softened notes of dusty pink, light beige, and taupe give the design a faded, watercolor quality, while the low-contrast drawing preserves just enough detail to reveal the rug’s intricate patterning. The resulting look is quiet, layered, and distinctly antique.

A finely worked border in matching pink and beige tones frames the composition and restores a sense of order to the softened field. This antique Kirman rug brings warmth and texture to formal interiors, adding depth beneath traditional furnishings and a calm, collected finish to contemporary rooms that call for an aged Persian floral rug with character.

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.