Antique Kirman Persian Allover Pale Sand Hand-Knotted Wool Rug – Circa 1900 BB7076 9'0" × 13'0" $43,000

This antique Persian Kirman rug, woven circa 1900 in hand-knotted wool, reflects the refined carpet tradition of Kerman in southeastern Persia. Its allover composition is carefully organized yet richly layered, giving the piece a measured elegance that has long distinguished antique Kirman weaving.

A deep navy field is filled with rhythmic rows of paisley forms, floral rosettes, and scrolling foliate vines, creating a dense but graceful surface. The motifs are worked in pale sand, camel, soft blue, and muted green, with subtle contrast that keeps the design legible from across a room. Rather than relying on a single medallion, the pattern unfolds in horizontal bands of ornament, adding movement and structure at once.

The camel-toned border provides a strong frame, with larger palmettes and floral sprays set between fine guard borders. That layered border hierarchy, together with the mellow antique palette, gives the rug a collected character well suited to traditional, transitional, or Arts and Crafts interiors.

A treasured piece from the expansive Doris Leslie Blau collection, this antique rug embodies the gallery's longstanding commitment to sourcing carpets of exceptional artistry and historical significance. DLB offers a vast selection of antique, vintage, and contemporary rugs, welcoming collectors and designers at every level.