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61024 Distressed Antique-Worn Persian Kerman Rug, 11'03 x 16'04.
In the seamless fusion of rustic charm and refined craftsmanship, this hand-knotted wool antique Persian Kerman rug—a harmonious ode to the Arts and Crafts style. The architectural essence of naturalistic forms, paired with faded earth-tone hues, bestows upon this expansive Persian rug a visage of relaxed refinement. This antique-washed composition unfolds as a tapestry of antiquity, where blooming palmettes, lotus blossoms, undulating cloudband motifs, and stylized florals interlace with arabesque vines on an abrashed blue backdrop. The large Persian rug, a canvas of subtle sophistication, is framed by an equally elaborate border that echoes the intricate designs from within the field. The triple meander guard borders, drawing hues from the composition, serve as the perfect embellishment.
In a nod to the aesthetics of William Morris and the rustic sensibility emanating from the Arts & Crafts movement, this Persian area rug invites a sense of warmth and laid-back luxury into its folds. The overall composition, distinctly reminiscent of late nineteenth and early twentieth-century England, pays homage to the craftsmanship and informal folk styles celebrated by the Arts & Crafts movement.
As if crafted in the spirit of Morris and C.F.A. Voysey, this antique Kerman rug embodies the tradition of the Arts & Crafts movement and Donegal workshops. Its naturalism and earth-inspired color palette, drawn from the world around us, evoke a timeless connection to the essence of craftsmanship. A befitting addition to interiors inspired by the Arts & Crafts, Art Nouveau, or Prairie School movements, this distressed Persian area rug stands as a testament to the enduring allure of refined simplicity and artistic authenticity.
- Rendered in variegated shades of blue, rust, beige, cerulean, terra cotta, sky blue, light green and tan with other accent colors.
- Distressed. Desirable Age Wear.
- Abrash. Antique Wash.
- Hand knotted wool.
- Made in Iran.
- Measures: 11'03 x 16'04.
- Date: 1910s. Early 20th Century.
