Antique Kirman Carpet, 136 X 203 Cm, Decoration With Two Cypresses In Hand-knotted Wool In Persia, Iran 19th Century

Classically made, this prayer-shaped carpet model remains one of the most beautiful models among the Kirman.
The mihrab that constitutes its decoration, adorned with two cypresses on a background of flowering foliage surrounded by elegant ivory-based borders (see white for other Kirman) represents a genre present in the great collections and museums of Islamic art around the world.
The presence of the two cypresses is an invitation to the garden, to paradise.
It is immortality, the evergreen tree and the durability of memory.
Note that on this style of large carpet, the mihrab is here used for purely decorative purposes.
Certainly, this carpet, an artifact of the Kadjar dynasty (1789 - 1925), from the end of the 19th century, shows wear and tear, but its beauty remains timeless.
Nowadays, Kirmans are still knotted, but their colors are stronger, even more garish. Kirman or Kerman carpet, Iran circa 1880-1900 in wool, hand-knotted very finely, measuring 136 cm wide by 203 cm long, for a density of approximately 650,000 knots per m2. .
## Antique carpets, like paintings, have a rating, you will find antique Kirman from our collection on Proantic.
Although originating from the Iranian city of Kirman from which these carpets are named, a large production region, no piece is today more than one hundred and fifty years old.
Indeed, carpet weaving only started in this region around 1880.
Generally, the Kirman is often decorated with flowers and most of the time has a medallion that stands out on a plain background.
The medallion motifs are repeated in the border and the four spandrels (corners).
Some of these carpets also feature large animal scenes. Our model, a kirman is from the city of Kirman, presents a magnificent decoration of great delicacy and great beauty. Kerman is the largest city in the South-East of Iran and is the capital of the province of the same name.
The reputation of Kirman carpets and raver is due to the excellence of the "Ostads", these designers of cardboards of incredible skill have been able to keep the sense of tradition of these large Persian carpets.
The deep harmony of colors results from a perfect dosage which testifies to the great creativity of the craftsmen of Kirman.
The finest carpets are the most admirable and the most beautiful, the more the number of knots is important the finer the carpet, and sought after by amateurs and collectors.
## Some Kirman are designated under the name of Laver, alteration of Raver, city near Kirman where the carpets are knotted in a very neat way.
The old Laver are characterized by a large polylobed medallion, roughly oval or rhomboidal on an ivory background (our model), or a decoration of vases placed in tiers. These two types of carpets are extremely rare today and have a chromatic delicacy particular to the old Kirman. This category of carpets is rightly among the best of Iran's production.
Fineness of execution, delicacy of colors, quality of materials used make it a collector's item.
This piece is in good condition for its age, without restoration, and has been professionally and ecologically cleaned.
Dimensions: Width: 136 cm (53") x Length: 203 cm (80"), Thickness: 6 mm ## The Kadjar dynasty or Kadjars (or Qājār, Qadjar, Qajar, Persian: قاجار) is an Iranian dynasty of Turkmen origin established on the shores of the Caspian Sea since the Mongol invasions which reigned over Iran from 1789 to its deposition by parliament in 1925.
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