Antique Kirman Persian Medallion Warm Tan Hand-Knotted Wool Carpet – Circa 1900 BB4100 13'0" × 19'1" $85,000

Antique Persian Kirman rug, circa 1900, hand-knotted in wool in the classic weaving tradition of southeastern Persia. Its warm tan field gives the composition a soft, luminous presence, while the medallion-and-botanical layout keeps it firmly within the refined Kirman decorative idiom.

The center is resolved in a restrained crest-like arrangement of blossoms, garlands, and vase-inspired floral groupings, dispersed across an open field that feels airy rather than dense. Delicate sprays, palmettes, and tree-of-life forms appear in muted taupe, ivory, gray, and faded indigo, creating depth without disturbing the rug’s calm tonal balance.

A richly drawn border of scrolling vines and floral repeats frames the interior with formal clarity, echoing the field motifs in finer scale. The result is a Persian antique carpet with graceful structure and a time-softened patina, well suited to traditional, transitional, or layered contemporary interiors.

Part of Doris Leslie Blau's grand collection, this antique rug embodies the rich heritage and refined craftsmanship that define the world's most exceptional carpets. Established in 1965, Doris Leslie Blau has earned an international reputation for curating rare and important rugs spanning centuries of design history.