Antique Kirman Persian Allover Geometric Warm Tan Hand-Knotted Wool Rug – Circa 1880 (Size Adjusted) BB8561 12'6" × 21'8" $100,000

This antique Persian Kirman rug, circa 1880, is hand-knotted in wool and reflects the region’s celebrated taste for refined composition and meticulous drawing. Its antique character is expressed through a softened, time-earned palette of warm tan, light gray, and deep navy blue, giving the surface a calm, layered presence.

The field is organized as a continuous trellis of elongated cartouche-like compartments, each one filled with floral and geometric detail. Rather than a single medallion, the design unfolds in an allover repeat that feels architectural and measured, with fine vine scrolls, small rosettes, and diamond accents providing steady movement across the ground. The contrast is low but purposeful, allowing the pattern to read with clarity and restraint.

A tight border system frames the composition, led by a narrow floral meander and slender guard bands that reinforce the rug’s formal balance. The result is a Kirman carpet with both elegance and structure, well suited to interiors that call for antique Persian craftsmanship, subtle geometry, and a versatile neutral foundation.

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.