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Antique Kerman Carpet
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Kerman – South of Persia
This rare and unique rug exhibits a design influenced by Indian aesthetics. The carpet comprises six arches between bordeaux and dark cyan colours, supported by richly crafted columns. Each arch is filled with large-scale flowers rendered in a realistic style inspired by Indian motifs. The columns and arches are safeguarded by a border containing intricate designs. This rug can captivate its admirer due to its unusual aesthetics, highlighted by the perfect harmony of colours and the richness of details in the architectural ensemble of the arches and columns. These details are gradually revealed only when the observer continually returns their gaze and allows themselves to be guided by the images that flow in their mind, evoked by this rug. The carpet is clean and ready for use.
None of the Persian rugs are more elegant and refined than the antique Kerman ones. Their quality and traditional floral designs make them ideal for those wanting to add elegance and glamour to their home design.
Kerman or Kirman was considered a centre for producing high-quality rugs in central southern Persia. Kerman rugs have designs inspired by rugs produced for the Persian court, made under the royal patronage of the Safavid dynasty over 400 years ago. An awe-inspiring fact is that 2010 a 17th-century Safavid Kerman was sold at auction for $9.6 million.
Located in the great desert of southern Persia, Kerman was an important trading and weaving centre even before the great explorer Marco Polo came along. The city was a must for travellers and merchants on the Silk Road.
Kerman rugs were among the first Persian rugs to reach the West, where they were avidly sought after in Europe. In the late 19th century, they were among the most distributed rugs in the United States. However, by the beginning of the 1920s, Kerman rug designs became simpler, with a less varied colour palette, thicker pile, and fewer knots, primarily in response to demand from the American market.
The success of Kerman rugs in the West was due to Kerman’s weavers being influenced by European culture. From the 18th century onwards, they developed a soft, graceful style that combined elements of Persian court rugs with the colours and designs found in French fabrics.
- Dimensions:Width: 82.29 in (209 cm)Length: 116.93 in (297 cm)
- Materials and Techniques:Wool,Hand-Knotted
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- Date of Manufacture:Circa 1900
- Condition:Wear consistent with age and use.
- Seller Location:Barueri, SP, BR
- Reference Number:1stDibs: LU9788239491782
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