486x360cm Old Persian Kerman-9349

 486x360cm Old Persian Kerman-9349

Its intricate design unfolds like a mesmerizing tapestry, drawing the beholder into a world of artistic mastery. At the rug's center lies a resplendent medallion, a symphony of vibrant hues that dance harmoniously across the velvety canvas. The deep, regal blue of the medallion commands attention, while tendrils of fiery red and golden yellow cascade outward, intertwining with delicate floral motifs. These warm tones, reminiscent of a sunset over the ancient city of Kerman, create a sense of warmth and opulence. The medallion is framed by an exquisite field adorned with a myriad of shades, including soft pinks that imbue the rug with a touch of femininity and grace. As one's gaze follows the meticulous patterns and borders that adorn the rug's surface, it becomes apparent that each thread has been woven with precision and care, embodying the rich heritage and craftsmanship of Persian rug-making.

Length : 486 cm 

Width : 360 cm 

Sqm : 17.49

Colours : Beige, pink, blue, red

Origin : Iran, Kerman

Pile : Wool

Wrap : Cotton

Age : Old

Kerman of Iran

The town of Kerman is in Central South of Iran, and has always been one of carpet weaving centres. Kerman carpets are highly prized because of the quality of their designs and colours. They are made of fine, lustrous wool, coloured soft red, green, blue, yellow and ivory. The village of Ravar situated 25 miles from Kerman, also produces very beautiful carpets of high quality and design. These carpets are known as “Ravar Kerman”.

Kerman City

Kerman city with the height 1755m, is located on a high margin of Kavir-e Lut (Lut Desert) in Central south of Iran, is the capital of Kerman Province. Kerman is counted as one of the oldest cities and its name derived from Germaniol race listed by Herodotus.

Success of Kerman Carpets

The success of Kerman carpets is mainly due to the skill of the pattern designers, called “Ustad”. The result is that while all Kerman carpets have something in common, which distinguishes them from those of other areas, they are also made in a wide variety of designs. Marco Polo praised the carpets of Kerman as a marvel to see in 1270. His description is still apt today.

Kerman Province

Kerman is the capitol city of a province with the same name in Southeaster Iran. It is a city of about 2 million people about 1000 kilometres southeast of Teheran. For about the last 100 years a major source of high grade Persian carpets.

Kerman Carpets

Today Kerman produces highly distinctive carpets and rugs primarily in highly floral medallion or all over designs. In the older carpets the all cotton foundations have a depressed foundation with the first and third wefts rigid and the second sinuous.