Description:-
79258 Antique Persian Kerman Rug, 04'02 x 06'02.
Woven in the heart of Persia in the early 20th century, this hand-knotted wool Kerman rug radiates an imperial allure rarely encountered outside the world’s most privileged salons. With its sumptuous midnight blue field and elegantly poised floral arabesques, this exquisite textile captures the essence of nobility and grace—crafted not simply to adorn a space, but to enshrine a legacy. A medallion of jewel-toned rosettes blooms from the center, unfurling into an ornate garden of stylized flowers, where symmetry and spontaneity converge in timeless harmony.
Each motif in this intimate yet grand composition speaks in the symbolic language of Persian court tradition: flowering palmettes, lilies, and pomegranates evoke purity, abundance, and spiritual awakening. Delicately branching vines, enriched with carmine and sapphire hues, weave a narrative of prosperity and continuity—embodying a philosophy of life rooted in reverence for nature and renewal. Every element is rendered with astonishing finesse, the high knot count giving birth to crisp outlines and a tactile richness that speaks to the mastery of its weaver.
Encased within a glowing raspberry border teeming with scrolling vines and rosettes, the rug’s compositional balance evokes the intimacy of a walled garden—both secluded and infinitely abundant. Guard bands frame the piece with quiet rhythm, adding an architectural punctuation to the lyrical profusion within. This contrast of lush exuberance against structural containment mirrors the aesthetic philosophy of Kerman’s finest ateliers, where opulence was always tempered by refinement.
To experience this magnificent work of art is to cross a threshold into a world where design becomes poetry, and luxury becomes a meditative act. A collector’s treasure and a curator’s dream, it offers more than just heritage—it offers status with soul. Rare, storied, and immaculately preserved, this Persian Kerman stands as a testament to the enduring power of beauty, woven with intention and destined for the most discerning interiors of today.
- Abrash.
- Hand knotted wool.
- Made in Iran.
- Measures: 04'02 x 06'02.
- Pile Height: 0.12 of an inch.
- Date: 1900's. Early 20th Century.
