Antique Kirman Persian Allover Warm Tan Hand-Knotted Wool Carpet – Circa 1880 BB3671 12'7" × 19'0" $105,000

This late-19th-century Persian Kirman carpet, circa 1880, is hand-knotted in wool and comes from one of Iran’s most admired weaving centers. As an antique allover Persian rug, it carries the elegance and discipline for which Kirman workshops are known.

Its compartmented field is organized like a formal garden, with repeating panels that alternate scrolling vinework, stylized boteh-like forms, floral sprays, and slender vase or arch motifs. The strict grid gives the composition an architectural rhythm, while the botanical drawing keeps it lively and nuanced. A layered border system frames the design with traditional Persian ornament, strengthening the rug’s refined, collected character.

Soft warm tan sets the tone across the carpet, then gives way to ivory, sand, powder blue, slate blue, dark brown, and deep navy accents. The result is a subdued yet richly detailed palette that feels graceful in both traditional and transitional interiors. With its measured pattern and time-softened color, this antique Kirman reads as a decorative textile of enduring presence.

Sourced from Doris Leslie Blau, this antique rug represents the caliber of craftsmanship and cultural heritage the gallery has championed since its founding in 1965. With six decades of expertise, Doris Leslie Blau remains a premier destination for rare and extraordinary rugs across a wide range of styles and price points.