Antique Kirman Persian Floral Allover Warm Tan With Dark Gray Hand-Knotted Wool Rug – Circa 1920 BB9026 11'8" × 14'7" $65,000

This antique Persian Kirman rug, circa 1920, is a hand-knotted wool carpet from one of Persia’s most respected weaving traditions. Woven in the Kirman manner, it combines refined drawing with a notably calm overall presence, making it an elegant choice for rooms that call for historic character without visual heaviness.

The warm tan field is organized around an open center and a measured, allover floral rhythm. Slender palmettes, flowering sprays, curling vines, and crest-like motifs rise and repeat in mirrored sequences, while the dark gray outline gives each element clarity. The result is decorative yet restrained, with an Arts and Crafts spirit that feels architectural rather than crowded.

A strong border hierarchy frames the composition, using layered guard stripes and floral bands to reinforce the rug’s structure. Soft wear has gently mellowed the palette, allowing the design to read as atmospheric and lived-in. It brings texture, warmth, and antique Persian distinction to formal and transitional interiors alike.

Sourced from Doris Leslie Blau, this antique rug reflects the gallery's longstanding dedication to preserving the finest examples of carpet artistry from around the world. Its remarkable craftsmanship and patina make it both a decorative statement and a collectible work of art.