Kirman Persian Antique Floral Allover Warm Tan Hand-Knotted Wool Rug – Circa 1880 BB6719 11'8" × 20'3" $180,000

This late 19th-century Persian Kirman carpet, woven circa 1880, brings the refined weaving tradition of Kerman into a grand antique floral rug with a distinctly formal character.

A warm tan field sets the stage for an intricate allover botanical lattice, where scrolling vines, palmettes, rosettes, blossoms, and elegant boteh forms repeat in measured rhythm. The composition feels richly detailed without becoming heavy: fine outlines, muted blue notes, ivory highlights, and dark brown accents give the surface definition while preserving its soft, aged glow.

A carefully tiered border system frames the field with quiet authority, reinforcing the rug’s symmetry and depth. As a hand-knotted Persian wool rug, it offers the kind of layered ornament and time-softened palette that pairs well with traditional rooms, tailored transitional interiors, and spaces that need a decorative anchor with historical presence. The result is elegant, versatile, and quietly collectible throughout.

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.