Antique Kirman Persian Allover Floral Ivory Beige Hand-Knotted Wool Carpet – Circa 1925 BB8218 10'5" × 18'0" $85,000

This antique Persian Kirman carpet, circa 1925, is hand-knotted in wool and rooted in the refined Kerman weaving tradition of southeastern Persia. Rather than relying on a single central medallion, it presents an allover floral layout, lending the composition a measured, continuous movement that reads elegantly from edge to edge.

A deep blue field supports scrolling vines, rosettes, palmettes, and delicate botanical sprays, while small crest-like roundels punctuate the surface with regularity. Dusty rose, crimson, ivory, sage, and soft aqua notes soften the ground and keep the design luminous. The drawing is intricate yet legible, a hallmark of Kirman carpets prized for their fine detailing.

An ivory-beige border system with repeating floral medallions and narrow guard bands frames the center and gives the rug clear architectural definition. The result feels formal without stiffness, making this antique Kirman well suited to traditional salons, transitional interiors, or layered contemporary rooms that benefit from color, history, and ornamental depth.

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.