Antique Kirman Persian Allover Pale Sand Hand-Knotted Wool Rug – Circa 1880 BB7270 11'9" × 16'0" $85,000

This antique Persian Kirman rug, woven circa 1880 in the celebrated Kerman weaving tradition, presents a sophisticated allover format in hand-knotted wool. Rather than a single central medallion, the composition is built from repeating shield-like units and floral latticework, creating a measured rhythm that feels both formal and fluid.

The pale sand field gives the design an airy, luminous base, while muted teal, dusty blue, olive, terracotta, and warm brown trace the botanical detailing with subtle depth. Palmettes, vine scrolls, and crest-like forms intermingle across the surface, producing the layered decorative language for which antique Kirman rugs are prized. The effect is richly patterned without becoming visually heavy.

A series of finely worked borders frames the interior with crisp symmetry and added ornament, reinforcing the rug’s architectural presence. Its restrained palette and evenly organized repeat make it especially well suited to traditional and transitional interiors, where an antique Persian rug can introduce texture, history, and quiet visual complexity.

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.