Antique Kerman | 221 x 140 cm | Nr. 16922
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Antique Kerman
This rug in dark blue and lilac exists in this form only once: it brings together traditional craftsmanship and timeless elegance. At around 420,000 knots per m², the workmanship is correspondingly demanding, as you can see in the precise drawing of the pattern and the finely worked details. Its 221 × 140 cm make it a living room rug. It looks just as good in an office. Colouring and texture lend the room a homely atmosphere – with a character no other rug shares.
| Availability | In stock | Delivery time: 1–3 working days |
| Origin | Persia |
| Dimensions | 221 cm x 140 cm (= 3.09 m²) |
| Construction | hand-knotted |
| Material |
Pile: wool Weft & Warp: cotton |
| knots | 420,000 knots |
| Pile height | 5 mm |
| Year of manufacture | 1930 |
| Condition | pre-owned, but in very good condition (cleaned & restored) |
| Colour | Dark blue, lilac |
| Edition | one-of-a-kind piece |
Origin
The city of Kerman (also Kirman) lies in the south-east of Persia at around 2,000 metres above sea level. Kerman sits on the old caravan routes and looks back on centuries of tradition in both craft and trade. Kerman is mentioned in Marco Polo's travel account Il Milione. Rugs from Kerman are marked by fine patterns, flowing lines and soft gradations of colour. The classic patterns of the 19th century are often figurative. Hunting scenes and animals were depicted, as were mythological figures and historical personalities. The broad palette of Kerman rugs is enriched above all by its many shades of red, traditionally obtained from the cochineal insect.This Antique Kerman is a collector's piece. It is around 96 years old, which alone makes it a truly special find. Antique rugs such as this Antique Kerman remain as sought after as ever and fetch top prices at renowned auction houses.
Material
The pile of this Antique Kerman was hand-knotted from high-quality new wool. New wool is obtained by gently shearing sheep. New wool is a renewable, natural raw material with a number of impressive properties: thanks to the wool's natural oil content, the surface repels droplets of water and is therefore naturally protected against dirt. Wool also offers excellent thermal insulation, helps regulate the indoor climate and dampens sound.The weft and warp threads of this Antique Kerman are made of cotton. This versatile material is tear-resistant and elastic, which makes it particularly well suited to a hard-wearing foundation weave.
Condition
This Antique Kerman has had admirers before you. It was knotted around 1930. We have cleaned it thoroughly and lovingly restored it. It is therefore – despite its age – in very good condition.
A note on the photos
Child labour? No thanks.
The rug trade against child labour: Children belong in school, not at a knotting or weaving loom. For us it therefore goes without saying that we only offer rugs made under fair conditions and without child labour. We place particular importance on good working conditions and tolerate no child labour at our producers.
We are proud to be a member of the Care & Fair campaign against child labour.
The industry-wide campaign CARE & FAIR - the rug trade against child labour was founded in 1994. The initiative has made it its mission to fight the excesses of illegal child labour in the knotting countries and, at the same time, to improve the overall situation of rug knotters and their families in the knotting regions of India, Nepal and Pakistan.
Our goals:
- Ending illegal child labour in India and Pakistan.
- Creating better living conditions for knotters' families.
- Socially responsible production. We only accept goods that have been made under fair conditions. Working with our producers as partners, we want to make clear to them that taking on social responsibility benefits everyone.
Together with Care & Fair we currently support 10 schools, 6 adult education centres and 3 day clinics in India and Pakistan.
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1-3 working days delivery time (within Germany) |
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