Antique Kirman Persian Medallion In Warm Tan Hand-Knotted Wool Carpet – Circa 1920 BB7513 10'9" × 17'3" $80,000

Antique Persian Kirman carpet, hand-knotted in wool circa 1920, reflects the refined weaving tradition of southeastern Persia, where formal compositions were rendered with exceptional finesse and decorative balance.

The warm tan field is organized around a vertical medallion-and-crest arrangement, with mirrored floral sprays, palmettes, and foliate tendrils unfolding across the surface. Rather than a strict allover repeat, the design feels architected and measured, allowing each bouquet and scroll to breathe. Teal, rust, taupe, and soft beige outline the motifs with gentle contrast, giving the rug a mellow clarity and a quietly luminous presence.

A highly articulated border of scrolling blossoms and cartouches frames the composition and reinforces its formal character. The result is a Kirman carpet that layers elegance over restraint, with a dense but orderly field that anchors furnishings while still feeling graceful. Its nuanced palette, precise drawing, and balanced symmetry make it especially adaptable for traditional rooms, transitional interiors, and collectors seeking a distinguished antique Persian rug.

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.