Antique Kirman Persian Floral Allover Pale Sand Hand-Knotted Wool Rug – Circa 1900 BB8440 9'0" × 12'3" $53,000

Antique Persian Kirman rug, hand-knotted in Persia circa 1900, woven within the celebrated Kerman tradition. Its softly aged pale sand field and formal allover layout reflect the refined decorative language for which early Kirman carpets are prized.

The composition is richly layered yet restrained, with scrolling vines, rosettes, palmettes, and foliate sprays drifting across the surface in soft blue, gold, and muted coral. A faint medallion impulse organizes the center without interrupting the continuity of the pattern, while the field remains animated by graceful animal motifs that lend the design an unexpected liveliness.

Framing the interior is a hierarchical border system, led by a wider main border filled with floral ornament and stylized creatures, then softened by narrow guard borders that echo the palette. The wool pile has aged to a mellow, painterly finish, giving this antique Kirman rug an atmospheric presence well suited to traditional, transitional, or layered interiors.

Part of Doris Leslie Blau's grand collection, this antique rug stands as a testament to the enduring beauty of traditional weaving artistry. Renowned for its curated selection of the world's finest rugs, DLB offers pieces ranging from accessible vintage treasures to rare, museum-worthy masterpieces for discerning collectors and designers alike.