Antique Kirman Persian Allover Floral Warm Tan Hand-Knotted Wool Rug – Circa 1880 BB6743 13'10" × 20'5" $130,000

This antique Persian Kirman rug, hand-knotted in wool circa 1880, reflects the refined weaving tradition of southeastern Persia, well suited to elegant interiors.

Its warm tan field is densely worked with scrolling vines, rosettes, palmettes, and foliate arabesques that settle into repeating medallion-like ovals across the surface. Powder blue, ivory, olive, slate, and deep brown soften the composition, while the broad border and narrow guards introduce cartouche-shaped reserves and floral emblems that give the rug a formal, architectural frame. The dense field, softened by age, preserves the intricacy of its vine scrolls and palmette-derived blossoms without losing the grandeur expected of a fine Kirman carpet.

Age has gently flattened the contrast, allowing the drawing to read as layered and luminous rather than heavy. The result is an antique Persian rug that anchors traditional, transitional, and collected contemporary interiors with pattern, heritage, and a quiet sense of grandeur, especially where a subdued palette is desired.

Sourced from Doris Leslie Blau, this antique rug represents the caliber of craftsmanship and cultural heritage the gallery has championed since its founding in 1965. With six decades of expertise, Doris Leslie Blau remains a premier destination for rare and extraordinary rugs across a wide range of styles and price points.