Zomorrodi Teppiche
Kerman | 410 x 298 cm | Nr. Z-3451

Kerman | 410 x 298 cm | Nr. Z-3451

1.200,00 €

	14-day home trial
	Free delivery & returns within the EU

Kerman

This one-of-a-kind piece in light red unites traditional craftsmanship with timeless elegance. With a knot density of approx. 250,000 knots per m², the elaborate workmanship shows above all in the precise drawing of the design and the fine execution of the details. At 410 × 298 cm it is well suited as a large living room rug. The harmonious colouring and the characteristic texture give any room an exclusive, welcoming 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	410 cm x 298 cm (= 12.22 m²)
Construction	hand-knotted
Material	Pile: wool
knots	250.000
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

This Kerman has had admirers before you. It was knotted around 51. It has been cleaned thoroughly and is in good but unrestored condition. The pile is worn in places. The fringes could do with a repair. The rug has a hole measuring 14 cm in diameter. We have not restored this Kerman, because we feel it has a special presence 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 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.