Oversized Antique Kirman Persian Floral Allover Warm Tan Hand-Knotted Wool Rug – Circa 1900 BB4644 17'3" × 26'0" $220,000

This oversized antique Persian Kirman carpet, woven circa 1900, is a hand-knotted wool rug from the celebrated Kerman weaving tradition in Persia. Its format and refined workmanship place it firmly among collectible antique Persian rugs.

The warm tan field is densely covered with an allover floral repeat, where medallion-like blossoms, palmettes, rosettes, and scrolling vine work overlap in a richly animated composition. Navy blue, rust red, teal, sage green, and soft beige lend the design depth and movement, while the mellowed age of the wool keeps the palette gracefully subdued. Rather than reading as a single central motif, the pattern unfolds across the surface with a rhythmic, garden-like flow.

A finely worked border and narrow guard bands frame the composition with traditional balance, echoing the botanical language of the field without interrupting its continuity. Monumental in presence yet softened by patina, this antique Kirman brings warmth and structure to formal and transitional interiors, especially where an antique Persian floral rug with enduring visual complexity is desired.

Sourced from Doris Leslie Blau, this antique rug reflects the gallery's longstanding dedication to preserving the finest examples of carpet artistry from around the world. Its remarkable craftsmanship and patina make it both a decorative statement and a collectible work of art.