Kirman Persian Antique Allover Warm Tan Hand-Knotted Wool Rug – Circa 1880 BB5422 4'0" × 6'3" $27,000

This antique Persian Kirman rug, woven circa 1880, reflects the graceful weaving tradition of Kirman in southeastern Persia. Rather than centering the composition on a medallion, it presents a disciplined allover layout that feels elegant and quietly architectural.

Across the warm tan field, a tightly repeated boteh-like lattice creates a steady visual rhythm, each compartment enclosing delicate floral detail. Brick red outlines, deep brown notes, and small touches of muted teal and light beige give the pattern depth without disturbing its restraint. The repeat is carefully mirrored, lending the surface a tailored symmetry.

A slim border frames the composition with comparable subtlety, keeping the eye within the field while preserving balance. Hand-knotted in wool, the rug offers the refined surface, durability, and tonal softness associated with fine Kirman carpets, making it especially effective in interiors that call for formality, warmth, and layered pattern.

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.