Kerman | 415 x 97 cm | Nr. 20675
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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
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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14-day home trial |
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Free delivery & returns within the EU |