Antique Kirman Persian Floral Allover Warm Tan Hand-Knotted Wool Rug – Circa 1900 BB6900 13'5" × 18'9" $95,000

Woven in Persia around 1900, this antique Kirman hand-knotted wool rug reflects the refined floral tradition of southern Iranian carpet making. Its softly worn warm tan ground gives the piece an understated presence, while the disciplined drawing and balanced scale preserve the grace associated with fine Kirman carpets.

The field is organized as an allover lattice of scrolling vines, radiating floral medallions, and palmette-like blossoms, all framed by a clear border hierarchy. Faded blue, sage, rust, and beige accents trace the pattern with enough definition to reveal its structure, yet the low-contrast surface softens every line into a painterly haze. The result is formal, but never rigid.

That balance of ornament and patina makes this Persian carpet easy to place in traditional, transitional, or layered contemporary interiors. It offers the depth, symmetry, and timeworn color collectors seek in an antique Kirman rug, along with the quiet sophistication of a large hand-knotted floor covering.

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.