Antique Kirman Persian Allover Soft Beige Hand-Knotted Wool Rug – Circa 1920 BB8023 10'1" × 13'8" $43,000

This antique Persian Kirman rug, woven circa 1920, reflects the celebrated workshop tradition of Kerman in southeastern Persia. Hand-knotted in wool, it presents an allover composition softened by age into an elegant, quietly decorative surface.

A soft beige field carries a fine floral lattice of palmettes, blossoms, and trellis-like vines drawn in dusty rose, pale lavender, and faded ivory. The pattern is restrained rather than dense, allowing the design to breathe while the borders establish a clear frame with repeating floral medallions and scrolling ornament.

The low-contrast palette gives the rug a watercolor effect that reads beautifully in traditional, transitional, or collected interiors. Its layered ornament and gentle patina make it especially effective as a grounding Persian antique rug, offering presence without heaviness and a sense of age that feels composed rather than formal. The strong border hierarchy and small-scale repeat are ideal for anchoring rooms where visual airiness matters, without competing with upholstery, art, or millwork in 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.