Kirman Persian Antique Allover Floral Warm Tan Hand-Knotted Wool Rug – Circa 1900 BB7217 9'3" × 12'6" $20,000

This antique Persian Kirman rug, woven circa 1900 and hand-knotted in wool, reflects one of Iran’s most celebrated carpet-weaving traditions. Its field is rendered in warm tan and softened beige, allowing the design to read with a calm, time-worn elegance rather than high contrast.

The composition unfolds as an allover floral lattice, with medallion-like compartments linked by slender vine scrolls and small botanical blossoms. A formal border hierarchy frames the field, while the subtly faded outline drawing and restrained brown accents preserve the rug’s original pattern and lend it a refined, collected character.

As a floral antique rug, it offers quiet ornament and structure in equal measure, making it especially effective in living rooms, libraries, or dining spaces that favor antique Persian sophistication. The lightly distressed surface and muted palette add depth, warmth, and easy versatility to both traditional and transitional interiors.

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.