11 x 17 Antique Red Persian Kerman Rug 76516

76516 Antique Red Persian Kerman Rug, 11'04 x 16'10.

A masterpiece of Persian artistry, this hand-knotted antique Kerman rug captures the essence of refined elegance and timeless beauty. Woven in the grand tradition of 19th-century Kerman workshops, this exquisite carpet reflects the region’s renowned skill in blending delicate motifs with sophisticated compositions. At its heart, a regal diamond lobed medallion unfurls across a sumptuous red field, enveloped by a cascade of floral sprays that dance with effortless grace. The meticulous interplay of scrolling vines and delicate blossoms evokes the ethereal charm of Persian gardens, where every petal and tendril whispers of artistry and tradition.

The border of this exceptional Kerman rug tells a deeper story, adorned with cartouches filled with blooming floral vases that gracefully break into the field. This hallmark of Kerman rug design is a poetic homage to Persian garden aesthetics, symbolizing abundance, renewal, and paradise. Drawing inspiration from Safavid and Qajar textile traditions, these elegant cartouches frame the composition with an air of majestic fluidity, softening the boundaries between the central field and its enclosure. The floral vases, overflowing with meticulously rendered blossoms, convey themes of prosperity, spiritual enlightenment, and harmony—echoing the enduring influence of Persian miniatures and architectural motifs.

The luminous ivory border, resplendent with scrolling Eslimi vines and curling tendrils, provides a mesmerizing contrast to the deep crimson field, further enhancing the Kerman rug’s visual depth. Intricate tracery of delicate palmettes, curling serrated leaves, and meandering tendrils infuses the composition with a lyrical rhythm, as if capturing nature’s perpetual bloom. This dynamic yet balanced interplay of form and color elevates the rug beyond mere decoration, transforming it into a woven tableau of Persian poetry and artistic grandeur.

Steeped in history and unparalleled craftsmanship, this antique Persian Kerman rug embodies the refined elegance for which Kerman weavers are celebrated. Its masterful composition, enriched by the rare cartouche-filled border, makes it an exceptional piece—one that bridges the past and present with its evocative beauty. Whether gracing a grand interior or serving as a collector’s treasure, this extraordinary woven wonder continues to enchant, preserving the enduring legacy of Persian textile artistry.

• Rendered in variegated shades of ruby red, beige, baby blue, pink, celadon, taupe, raspberry red, sky blue, and rose with other accent colors.
• Abrash. 
• Hand knotted wool.
• Made in Iran.
• Measures: 11'04 x 16'10.
• Pile Height: 0.19 of an inch.
• Date: 1920's. Early 20th Century.