Kirman Persian Antique Allover Floral Soft Beige Hand-Knotted Wool Rug – Circa 1920 BB7645 14'8" × 17'1" $120,000

This antique Persian Kirman rug, circa 1920, is an oversized hand-knotted wool carpet from the celebrated Kirman weaving tradition in southeastern Persia. Its broad field and layered borders reveal the city’s refined approach to classical floral design, balancing elegance with a quietly decorative presence. The composition feels disciplined yet softened by age, which enhances its antique character.

The soft beige ground is enlivened by a delicate lattice of dusty blue vines, rosettes, and palmette-like crests, creating an allover rhythm rather than a single central medallion. Repeating floral nodes drift across the surface, while the low-contrast palette keeps the composition airy, mellow, and deeply livable. The effect is formal without heaviness, ideal for rooms that need pattern and calm.

Framing bands of scrolling blossoms and small guard borders sharpen the outline and give the rug a tailored finish. In hand-knotted wool, the piece offers the kind of subdued patina and nuanced texture that suits formal dining rooms, libraries, or layered interiors seeking pattern with restraint.

Sourced from Doris Leslie Blau, this antique rug reflects the gallery's longstanding dedication to preserving the finest examples of carpet artistry from around the world. Its remarkable craftsmanship and patina make it both a decorative statement and a collectible work of art.