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12 x 18 Late 19th Century Antique Persian Kerman Rug 73654
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12 x 18 Antique Persian Kerman Rug 73654

Size: 11'08 x 17'07
Main Color: Beige
Age: Antique
Origin: Iran
Transaction type: Tr
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12 x 18 Antique Persian Kerman Rug 73654

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73654 Late 19th Century Antique Persian Kerman Rug, 11'08 x 17'07.

Woven in the twilight of the 19th century, this majestic antique Persian Kerman rug is a testament to the poetic grace and artistry of a bygone era. Its expansive field, suffused with a gentle, time-worn patina, evokes the quiet splendor of an ancient garden bathed in the golden light of dusk. At its heart blooms a delicate medallion, encircled by sinuous vines and feathery palmettes, as if nature herself had been coaxed into permanence by the hands of master weavers. Each floral flourish whispers tales of Kerman's rich legacy, where art and devotion entwined to create beauty that endures beyond the reach of centuries.

The color palette, softened by the passage of time, breathes an air of tranquil refinement. Subtle hues of faded ivory and pale sky blue merge with muted sapphire and earthy taupe, lending the rug a dreamlike quality. These ethereal tones are neither bold nor brash, but instead exude an understated elegance, reminiscent of an old manuscript where each motif is a carefully inscribed verse. The wear, far from diminishing its charm, enhances its soul, telling of footsteps once taken, and lives quietly unfolded upon its threads.

The composition, a harmonious interplay of structure and spontaneity, reveals the mastery of Kerman’s weavers. Curvilinear patterns sweep across the field with lyrical grace, while intricately designed corner spandrels anchor the design, echoing the floral abundance of Persian gardens. Along the borders, an elaborate array of crowned cartouches and blossoms enclose the central tableau, forming a frame as regal as it is tender, where every element is bound by the invisible rhythm of artistic intention.

To own such a piece is to hold a fragment of Persia's storied past, a tableau not only of wool and dye but of dreams and devotion. This Kerman rug, with its faded beauty and dignified wear, invites us to wander through time, to touch the soul of a culture that wove its reverence for nature and art into every fiber. It stands not merely as a decorative artifact, but as a timeless echo of poetic craftsmanship, resplendent in its gentle, enduring allure.

  • Abrash.
  • Hand-knotted wool.
  • Made in Iran.
  • Measures: 11'08 x 17'07.
  • Date: 1890's. Late 19th Century.