Kirman Persian Antique Allover Warm Tan Hand-Knotted Wool Rug – Circa 1900 BB3197 12'8" × 15'8" $85,000

This antique Persian Kirman rug, woven circa 1900, reflects the celebrated weaving tradition of Kirman in southeastern Persia and the region’s long affinity for pictorial, finely detailed carpets. Hand-knotted in wool, it presents a formal garden composition that feels both structured and lyrical, with a clear courtly sensibility.

A warm tan field supports a mirrored arrangement of flowering trees, slender vines, birds, and animal figures, all organized around a vertical floral spine rather than a conventional medallion. The design reads like a woven landscape, with blue, sage, rust, cream, and dark navy details animating the soft ground and keeping the pattern legible from across the room.

An intricate dark border frames the composition with scrolling palmettes and botanical ornament, reinforcing the rug’s refined character. Its balance of symmetry, narrative detail, and muted warmth makes it especially effective in traditional, transitional, or layered interiors, where an antique Persian rug can anchor the room without overwhelming it.

Part of Doris Leslie Blau's grand collection, this antique rug embodies the rich heritage and refined craftsmanship that define the world's most exceptional carpets. Established in 1965, Doris Leslie Blau has earned an international reputation for curating rare and important rugs spanning centuries of design history.