Oversized Antique Kirman Persian Allover Floral Pale Sand Hand-Knotted Wool Carpet – Circa 1920 BB8216 20'6" × 28'7" $320,000

This antique Persian Kirman carpet, woven circa 1920, reflects the celebrated weaving tradition of Kerman with the grand scale and hand-knotted wool craftsmanship prized by collectors and designers. Its oversized format and formal layout make it a natural anchor for expansive interiors.

The field is rendered in pale sand, allowing a finely drawn allover floral repeat to read as a soft, atmospheric tapestry rather than a rigid pattern. Small blossoms, scrolling vines, trellis-like links, and boteh-like flourishes create a subdued medallion impression at the center, giving the composition rhythm without interrupting its calm surface.

Faded blue, muted coral, and whispery beige accents drift across the design, while layered borders frame the carpet with delicate ornament and reinforce its antique character. The result is an Oriental rug with the elegance of an heirloom and the restraint to sit beautifully beneath large furniture groupings, in formal living rooms, libraries, or serene contemporary spaces.

A rare piece from the Doris Leslie Blau collection, this antique rug exemplifies superior artistry, historic character, and timeless sophistication. DLB is internationally recognized for offering exceptional antique, vintage, and contemporary rugs of remarkable quality and provenance.