Antique Kirman Persian Floral Allover Cream Beige Hand-Knotted Wool Rug – Circa 1900 BB7290 11'8" × 19'0" $95,000

This antique Persian Kirman rug, woven circa 1900 in the celebrated Kerman tradition, is hand-knotted in wool and composed as a formal allover carpet rather than a strict centered-medallion design. The effect is orderly yet fluid, with the pattern distributed across the field in a way that feels balanced from every angle.

Its muted beige ground is densely layered with scrolling vines, palmettes, rosettes, and small floral clusters that create a delicate lattice of ornament. Dusty blue, soft teal, light brown, and touches of navy blue animate the motifs, giving the surface a gently faded richness. The low-contrast palette preserves clarity in the drawing while lending the rug an antique softness that works beautifully in refined interiors.

A navy border, richly worked with leafy arabesques and stylized blossoms, frames the composition and strengthens its formal presence. Elegant without feeling rigid, this antique Kirman Persian rug brings botanical detail, historical character, and a quietly luxurious sense of pattern to traditional or transitional rooms.

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.