Kirman Persian Antique Floral Allover Ivory Hand-Knotted Wool Rug – Circa 1900 BB6819 9'10" × 11'10" $75,000

This antique Persian Kirman rug, woven circa 1900 in the celebrated Kirman weaving tradition, is a hand-knotted wool carpet with a formal allover composition. Its ivory field provides a calm foundation for a finely balanced design, allowing the ornament to read with unusual clarity and restraint.

Rather than a single central medallion, the layout unfolds in mirrored floral groupings and crest-like devices that repeat in a measured rhythm across the surface. Delicate vine scrolls, palmettes, and foliate sprays are drawn with crisp definition, creating the architectural order for which Kirman rugs are admired. Slate blue, soft navy, and pale teal accents lend quiet depth without disturbing the light, airy ground.

Multiple borders frame the composition with equal care, from the dark outer bands to the narrower floral guards that soften the transition into the field. The result is a Persian antique rug that feels formal yet approachable, well suited to traditional interiors and equally persuasive in transitional rooms that call for pattern, refinement, and a collected sense of history.

Sourced from Doris Leslie Blau, this antique rug represents the caliber of craftsmanship and cultural heritage the gallery has championed since its founding in 1965. With six decades of expertise, Doris Leslie Blau remains a premier destination for rare and extraordinary rugs across a wide range of styles and price points.