Antique Kirman Persian Allover Floral Soft Beige Hand-Knotted Wool Carpet – Circa 1900 BB6596 13'2" × 24'4" $130,000

This Antique Persian Kirman carpet, woven circa 1900, reflects the refined workshop tradition of southeastern Persia. Hand-knotted in wool, it belongs to the celebrated Kirman lineage known for graceful drawing, precise structure, and floral carpets made for sophisticated interiors.

A soft gray-beige field is densely worked with scrolling vines, rosettes, palmettes, and tiny blossoms, forming an allover composition that reads as richly layered yet carefully balanced. A restrained medallion axis emerges within the pattern, giving the design a formal center without interrupting the continuous botanical movement.

The border hierarchy is equally composed: a pale frame of meandering floral sprays contains the field with quiet authority, while dusty rose, celadon, faded terracotta, olive, and muted blue create a time-softened palette. The fine, hand-knotted weave supports the intricate drawing and gives the surface a smooth finish. Over a century later, the patina softens the palette and enhances the rug’s gentle luminosity, resulting in a Kirman rug with depth, elegance, and exceptional decorative versatility for traditional rooms or more edited contemporary settings.

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.