Kirman Persian Antique Allover Floral Warm Tan Hand-Knotted Wool Rug – Circa 1880 BB4128 12'4" × 18'7" $130,000

Antique Persian Kirman rug, circa 1880, hand-knotted in the historic Kerman weaving tradition, presents an elegant allover floral composition rather than a single medallion. Its warm tan field provides a soft ground for scrolling vines and repeating arabesque forms, giving the carpet a calm, architectural order.

The pattern is built from interlocking trelliswork, palmettes, and rosettes that seem to float across the surface. A layered border frames the interior with greater contrast, while the narrow guards and wider main stripe add depth. Subtle wear has softened the outlines, lending the design a timeworn, atmospheric character.

In muted tones of beige, taupe, and brown, this antique Kirman rug feels restrained yet richly detailed. Its formal botanic sensibility works beautifully beneath seating arrangements and in traditional-to-transitional rooms, where pattern is desired without heavy visual weight. The result is a refined Persian antique with enduring decorative flexibility.

Part of Doris Leslie Blau's grand collection, this antique rug stands as a testament to the enduring beauty of traditional weaving artistry. Renowned for its curated selection of the world's finest rugs, DLB offers pieces ranging from accessible vintage treasures to rare, museum-worthy masterpieces for discerning collectors and designers alike.