Antique Kerman | 223 x 132 cm | Nr. Z-4165

Antique Kerman | 223 x 132 cm | Nr. Z-4165

14.900,00 €

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Antique Kerman

Craftsmanship and timeless elegance come together in this rug with its multicoloured design. With a knot density of approx. 490,000 knots per m², the intricate workmanship shows above all in the precise drawing of the pattern and the fine execution of the details. At 223 × 132 cm it suits a bedroom or study. It shows to equally good effect in a small living room. Colouring and texture give any room a homely, exclusive note – a one-of-a-kind piece made to last for years.

Delivery time	2 days
Origin	Persia
Dimensions	223 cm x 132 cm (= 2.94 m²)
Construction	hand-knotted
Material	Pile: wool Weft & Warp: cotton
knots	490.000
Year of manufacture	1890
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.

This Antique Kerman is a collector's piece. It is around 136 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

You are not the first to take a liking to this Antique Kerman. It had owners before you who valued and used it. It was knotted around 1890. It has been thoroughly cleaned and is in good but unrestored condition. The pile is slightly worn. We have not restored this Antique Kerman because we feel it has a special charm just as it is. If you would like us to, we will of course be happy to restore the rug for you. Either way, this Antique 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.

Child labour? No thanks.

Child labour? No thanks. Children belong in school, not at a knotting frame or a loom. For us it therefore goes without saying that we only offer rugs made under fair conditions and without child labour.

We attach particular importance to humane working conditions and tolerate no child labour at any of our producers. Thank you for helping us to ensure fair conditions.

That is why we support the initiative Care & Fair against child labour in the rug trade.