Kerman | 415 x 97 cm | Nr. 20675

700,00 €

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Kerman

This one-of-a-kind piece in dark red and beige combines traditional craftsmanship with timeless elegance. The knot density of around 200,000 knots per m² makes the elaborate workmanship visible – right down to the fine execution of the details. At 415 × 97 cm, it is well suited as a hallway runner. It shows to equally good effect in the kitchen in front of the worktop. The harmonious colouring and the distinctive texture give any room an exclusive, homely atmosphere. A rug of this quality is far more than a piece of furnishing – it is a piece of traditional textile art with individual character and lasting value.

Delivery time	2 days
Origin	Persia
Dimensions	415 cm x 97 cm (= 4.03 m²)
Construction	hand-knotted
Material	Pile: wool Weft & Warp: cotton
knots	200.000
Year of manufacture	1990
Condition	pre-owned and cleaned
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.

Material

The pile of this Kerman was hand-knotted from high-quality new wool. New wool is obtained by shearing sheep gently. It is a renewable, natural raw material with a range of impressive properties: thanks to the wool's natural grease content, the surface repels droplets of water and is therefore naturally proofed against dirt. Wool also offers excellent thermal insulation, has a balancing effect on the indoor climate and dampens sound.

The weft and warp threads of this Kerman are made of cotton. This versatile material is tear-resistant and has some give, which makes it particularly well suited to a hard-wearing foundation.

Condition

You are not the first to take a liking to this Kerman. It has had owners before you who valued and used it. It was knotted around 1990. It has been thoroughly cleaned and is in good but unrestored condition. The rug was cut and shortened. It needs to be sewn back together. The pile has also become a little thinner over the years. The edges and fringes of the rug are damaged in places and could do with a repair. We have not restored this Kerman because we feel it has a special presence just as it is. If that is what you would prefer, we are of course happy to restore the rug for you. Either way, this Kerman will give you pleasure for decades to come.

A note on the photos

The colours of this rug change depending on which side you look at it from. It all depends on whether the light falls with the nap of the pile or against it. That is why we have photographed the rug from several angles.

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