Antique Kirman Allover Oversized Light Beige Hand-Knotted Wool Rug BB9230 14'6" × 26'3"

This antique Persian Kirman rug is a hand-knotted wool rug from Persia, woven in the refined Kirman (Kerman) tradition during the antique period. Its oversized scale and formal character lend it the presence of a classic room anchor while preserving the quiet elegance associated with fine antique Persian weaving.

A light beige field sets the tone for an allover floral and foliate composition that is softened rather than rigidly structured. Pale blue ornament threads through scrolling vines, palmettes, and crest-like flourishes, with muted apricot and sand accents warming the surface. The design suggests a subtle medallion at center, but it remains enveloped in a dense, atmospheric pattern that reads more like a living garden than a strict compartmented layout. Age has gently lowered the contrast, giving the rug a hushed, watercolor quality.

A restrained border frames the composition with complementary botanical detail, reinforcing the rug’s balanced symmetry without competing with the field. The result is a formal Oriental carpet with a calm, layered look that works especially well in rooms needing historic texture, soft color, and understated sophistication.

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.