Albanian Kerman | 350 x 251 cm | Nr. 13708
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Albanian Kerman
This one-of-a-kind piece in dark blue combines traditional craftsmanship with timeless elegance. With a knot density of around 160,000 knots per m², the painstaking workmanship shows above all in the precise drawing and the fine execution of the details. At 350 × 251 cm it works beautifully as a large living-room rug. The harmonious colouring and the characteristic structure lend any room an exclusive, homely atmosphere. A rug of this quality is far more than a furnishing item – it is a piece of traditional textile art with an individual character and lasting value.
| Delivery time | 2 days |
| Origin | Albania |
| Dimensions | 350 cm x 251 cm (= 8.79 m²) |
| Construction | hand-knotted |
| Material | Pile: wool |
| knots | 160.000 |
| Condition | pre-owned, but in very good condition (cleaned & restored) |
| 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 Albanian 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 natural lanolin content of the wool, the surface repels droplets of water and is thus 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 Albanian Kerman are made of cotton. This versatile material is tear-resistant and elastic, which makes it particularly well suited to a hard-wearing foundation.
Condition
You are not the first to take a liking to this Albanian Kerman. It had owners before you who valued and used it. It was knotted in around 56. We have cleaned it thoroughly and lovingly restored it. Despite its age, it is therefore in very good condition.
A note on the photos
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.
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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 |