Oversized Antique Kirman Persian Allover Warm Tan Hand-Knotted Wool Rug – Circa 1880 BB6772 16'7" × 25'8" $260,000

This oversized antique Persian Kirman rug, woven circa 1880 in the historic Kerman weaving tradition, is a hand-knotted wool carpet with the quiet authority of a late-19th-century formal interior textile from Persia.

Its warm tan field is covered by a dense allover repeat of rosettes, floral medallions, and foliate scrolls, creating a surface that feels rhythmic rather than centered on a single focal point. Soft beige and muted peach details are traced with dusty blue and taupe accents, while the layered border system introduces a finer architectural frame and reinforces the rug’s balanced composition.

The abrash and time-softened palette lend the piece mellow antique depth, allowing the pattern to read as both decorative and restrained. In a larger room, this Persian Kirman carpet brings structure, texture, and historical character without overpowering surrounding furnishings, making it especially effective beneath furniture groupings or in interiors that favor classical order and a calm, collected atmosphere.

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.