Antique Kerman Persian Rug 129 × 80 cm, Wool

At a glance

Origin Iran, format 129 × 80 cm — a Kerman made entirely by hand. That is roughly 1.03 m² of floor, about 4.2' × 2.6'. Kerman is associated with soft colour transitions and floral compositions.

What it is made of

Construction: wool in the pile over a cotton foundation. Construction method: hand-knotted. Weight is given as ap. 4 kg.

Where it fits

The rug is rectangular. Small enough to sit in front of a dresser or just inside a door.

On the knot count

The stated knot density is 400,000–499,999 knots/m². Knotting at this density allows detailed drawing and soft transitions between colours.

On the colourway

It is catalogued under Weiß / beige. Handmade rugs always show slight colour shifts from knot to knot — that is a mark of hand work, not a defect.

Age

Stated age: antique. As an antique piece, condition should be judged against its age.