Antique Kirman Persian Floral Allover Soft Beige Hand-Knotted Wool Rug – Circa 1920 BB8442 8'10" × 11'10" $43,000

This antique Kirman Persian rug, woven in Iran circa 1920, brings a refined floral tradition into an elegant allover format. Kirman carpets are admired for their decorative sophistication, and this example shows that character in a particularly balanced, airy composition.

A soft beige field provides a calm backdrop for a repeating lattice of vase forms, flowering stems, and delicate botanical sprays. The pattern is low in contrast yet richly layered, with dusty rose, sage, olive, and muted brown accents giving the surface a gently variegated, time-softened look. The result is rhythmic rather than busy, with each motif contributing to the rug’s graceful sense of movement.

Multiple borders frame the field with palmettes, vines, and small floral guards, reinforcing the rug’s formal Persian structure. Hand-knotted in wool, it offers the texture and nuanced abrash that collectors value in antique rugs, while its restrained palette makes it especially versatile for traditional, transitional, or quietly luxurious 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.