Antique Kirman Persian Allover Floral Slate Gray Hand-Knotted Wool Rug – Circa 1900 BB8982 11'4" × 16'10" $43,000

Antique Persian Kirman rug, circa 1900, hand-knotted in the historic weaving tradition of Kirman, presenting a formal allover floral composition on a slate-gray ground.

Rather than a single central medallion, the field is organized as a disciplined vine-scroll lattice, with repeated flowering stems, palmettes, and crest-like botanical nodes rising in vertical alignment. The dense drawing gives the rug a tailored rhythm, while the dark ground allows the ivory, celadon, dusty rose, burgundy, and soft gold details to read with unusual clarity.

A saturated crimson border frames the composition with arabesques, rosettes, and small floral sprays, adding a bold edge to the darker interior. The result is a Kirman antique rug with both decorative richness and architectural order, well suited to classic rooms, layered transitional schemes, or interiors that benefit from a refined floral anchor.

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.