Kirman Persian Antique Medallion Warm Tan Hand-Knotted Wool Rug – Circa 1920 BB6370 12'5" × 18'7" $32,000

This antique Persian Kirman rug, circa 1920, was woven in the celebrated Kirman tradition of southeastern Persia, known for formal medallion carpets and finely detailed floral drawing.

A warm tan field provides a calm backdrop for an ornate central medallion and a dense network of scrolling vines, rosettes, palmettes, and delicate foliate sprays. The composition feels both architectural and graceful, with the dark navy blue spandrels creating strong contrast at the corners and guiding the eye back toward the center. Around the field, multiple borders layer the design with a measured rhythm that underscores the rug’s classic Persian symmetry.

Its palette of warm tan, deep indigo, rust, and soft beige lends the piece a quietly aged richness, while the hand-knotted wool construction gives the drawing a supple, refined character. With its Arts and Crafts sensibility and timeless Kirman elegance, this antique rug brings warmth and structure to formal seating areas, traditional interiors, or rooms that benefit from a grounded decorative anchor.

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.