Antique Kirman Persian Allover Floral Warm Tan Hand-Knotted Wool Rug – Circa 1880 BB7320 14'3" × 21'4" $120,000

This antique Persian Kirman rug, hand-knotted in wool circa 1880, reflects the refined weaving tradition of southeastern Persia in an oversized format. Its warm tan ground sets a calm, tonal stage for an intricate allover composition that feels both formal and softened by time.

The field is organized around a repeating medallion lattice, with floral trelliswork and arabesque detailing filling every opening between the larger motifs. Dusty blue and dark brown outlines give the pattern definition, while the worn clarity of the weave allows the design to read with a painterly, antique depth. A broad multi-border system frames the composition with scrolling botanical ornament and disciplined rhythm.

Elegant without feeling severe, this antique Kirman offers the balance that designers value in traditional and transitional rooms. Its muted palette, orderly structure, and Victorian-leaning restraint make it especially versatile beneath layered furnishings, where it can anchor the space while adding the quiet complexity of a 19th-century Persian carpet.

A rare piece from the Doris Leslie Blau collection, this antique rug exemplifies superior artistry, historic character, and timeless sophistication. DLB is internationally recognized for offering exceptional antique, vintage, and contemporary rugs of remarkable quality and provenance.