Kirman Floral Rug, 155 Cm X 248 Cm, Hand-knotted Wool Circa 1970 In Iran, In Very Good Condition

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We are here to meet your requirements! Origin: Iran, Persia Model: Kirman circa 1970-1980
Material: Kork wool on fine cotton for a thickness of 1.5 cm
Dimensions: 155 cm wide x 248 cm long 350,000 knots per M2 like the majority of Kirman Kirman rugs , decorated with a polylobed floral medallion and floral surround, field and border
Beautiful model with complex decoration and beautiful colors
In the south-east of Iran, near a desert oasis Dasht-e-Lut, is located the city of Kerman, with a population of approximately 350,000.
More than 1000 km from Tehran, Kerman was founded in the 4th century and was an essential meeting point for those traveling on the trade routes between Iran and India, the Silk Roads.
Over the centuries, different masters have reigned over the city: the Arabs, the Seljuks and the Mongols.
Until a few years ago, Kerman was a good starting point for those wanting to visit the 2,000-year-old ancient walled city of Bam, located 200 km further south. Bam was once a major tourist destination in Iran, sadly destroyed by an earthquake at Christmas 2003, in which more than 10,000 people perished.
The city of Kerman still has a pleasant atmosphere today, thanks to its mosques, bazaar districts and teahouses.
Carpet knotting has long been an important profession and Kerman carpets are easy to recognize.
The main colors are often red and blue, the pattern is often dominated by a central medallion with a large floral border.
## The Kirman is often decorated with flowers and most of the time has a medallion which stands out against a plain background.
The reputation of Kirman rugs and raver rugs is due to the excellence of the "Ostads", these cartoon designers of incredible skill who knew how to keep the sense of tradition of these great Persian rugs of the 16th and 17th centuries.
The deep harmony of colors results from a perfect dosage which testifies to the great creativity of Kirman artisans.
The finest rugs are the most admirable and the most beautiful, the greater the number of knots, the finer the rug, and sought after by enthusiasts and collectors.
## Some Kirmans are designated under the name of Laver, an alteration of Raver, a town near Kirman where carpets are knotted in a very careful way.
The old Laver are characterized by a large polylobed medallion, approximately oval or rhomboidal on an ivory background, decorations of plants and flowers covering the carpet (our model), or a decoration of vases placed in tiers, a decoration that we find on the Kashmars.
These two types of carpets are extremely rare today and have a chromatic delicacy particular to ancient Kirmans.
This category of carpets is rightly counted among the best of Iran's production.
Fine execution, delicacy of colors, quality of materials used make it a rare collector's item.
This piece is in very good condition, the edges are good, fringes in good condition.
In summary, this rug is a precise example of the Kirman type, rich in color and in good condition.
This rug has been professionally and environmentally friendly cleaned.
Dimensions: Width: 155 cm (60" ) x Length: 248 cm (97" )
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