Antique Kirman Persian Allover Pale Sand Hand-Knotted Wool Rug – Circa 1920 BB7113 9'8" × 17'9" $75,000

This antique Persian Kirman rug, woven circa 1920 in the Kerman weaving tradition, is a hand-knotted wool carpet distinguished by its formal panelled composition and refined, time-softened surface.

Its pale sand field is divided into a khesti layout of small rectilinear compartments, each filled with delicate botanical vignettes, cypress-like trees, birds, and stylized flowering branches. Two radiating rosette medallions anchor the center, while bands of Persian calligraphy add an unexpected scholarly note. The surrounding borders continue the garden imagery with scrolling vines and floral meanders.

Muted dusty blue, sage, and burnt orange accents give the design a mellow contrast against the light ground, allowing the pattern to read clearly without feeling heavy. The result is a formal antique Persian rug with architectural order and lyrical detail, well suited to dining rooms or elegant seating areas that call for pattern, history, and quiet color.

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.