Kirman Persian Antique Allover Soft Beige Hand-Knotted Wool Rug – Circa 1880 BB6696 13'4" × 23'10" $200,000

Hand-knotted in Kirman, Persia, circa 1880, this antique Persian carpet reflects the region’s celebrated weaving tradition in a softly faded palette of beige and deep navy. Its formal layout and measured symmetry give the piece presence, while age has mellowed the colors into a quieter, more atmospheric register.

The field is filled with an allover tree-of-life composition, with repeated arboreal forms rising in ordered rows across the ground. Delicate flowering branches, stylized shrubs, and small botanical accents create a rhythmic surface that feels both structured and lively, with the pale background allowing the indigo ornament to emerge in gentle contrast.

A richly patterned border in midnight blue frames the composition and reinforces its architectural clarity. Hand-knotted wool and a restrained, antique palette make this Kirman carpet especially appealing in formal interiors, where its botanical imagery can anchor a room with understated depth and historic character.

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.