Antique Kirman Persian Floral Allover In Warm Tan Hand-Knotted Wool Rug – Circa 1900 (Size Adjusted) BB5922 11'7" × 17'5" $65,000

This antique Persian Kirman rug, woven circa 1900 in one of Persia’s most distinguished carpet-making centers, is a hand-knotted wool piece with a quietly formal presence. Its open, allover composition reflects Kirman’s celebrated ability to balance refinement with restraint, creating an antique carpet that feels articulate without appearing crowded.

A warm tan field sets the tone, lightly patterned with scattered botanical sprays, small rosettes, and repeated figural birds rendered in a delicate, almost ink-drawn manner. The motifs are dispersed with generous negative space, so each detail reads clearly against the mellow ground. Soft teal accents and muted rust tones add subtle movement while preserving the rug’s calm, earthy palette.

A disciplined frame of multiple narrow borders encloses the design, their dark outline and floral repeats lending definition to the otherwise airy field. The result is an antique Kirman rug that combines botanical, figural, and trellis elements in a format especially suited to traditional, transitional, or layered interiors.

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.