Antique Persian Kirman Rug BB5894 8'8" × 15'8" $55,000

This stunning circa-1920 antique Persian Kirman carpet features an ornate all-over design that captures the eye with its complexity and use of traditional Oriental rug weaving motifs. Rich multicolor garden imagery, palmettes and serrated leaves in shades of green, blue, rust and beige appear throughout the design against a field of neutral brown, and are framed by corner brackets and a main border containing intricate quatrefoils.

Antique Persian rugs are sought-after collectors’ items for a number of reasons, including their broad range of designs, an elaborate palette, use of natural dyes and fibers, great tensile strength and expert color combinations. The rugs are typically cotton-foundation with high knot densities, and frequently have intricate all-over floral patterns – as seen in this particular antique carpet. Golam Hussein, Sherefat Khan and Arjomand are among the most well-known 20th century Kirman designers.