This lovely little antique Oriental Kerman carpet from Persia has a remarkably unified sense of color and design amidst its variation and detail.

The color and naturalistic detail of the is unusual antique Kerman from Persia offer a striking response to the repertory of Savonnerie and Axminister carpets.

An allover compartment design of scalloped ogival medallions graces this antique Oriental Kerman (Kirman carpet from Persia.

This exquisite antique Kerman from Persia is inspired by the fabric and wallpapers designed by William Morris.

Whirling sprays of flowers and serrated leaves repeat dynamically in staggered symmetry across the field of this elegant little antique Kerman from Persia.

An allover design of finely drawn, delicately interlacing vines and flowers graces the soft champagne gold field of this supremely elegant antique Kerman from Persia.

On this stunningly lavish antique Oriental Kerman from Persia classic Persian tradition reigns supreme.

The overall effect of this jewel-like antique Kerman from Persia is heightened by the precision of its detail and confident drawing.

This exquisite antique Oriental Kerman carpet from Persia is the work of the great "master of masters," Aboul Ghasem Kermani.

Modeled on the ruined reliefs of the great palace at Persepolis, no other rug of this kind can compare with the range and monumentality of this splendid antique Kerman carpet from Persia.

Star-forms filled with plants fruit trees, willows, and cypress repeat rhythmically across the field of this stately a antique Ravar Kerman from Persia.

This magnificent antique Kerman carpet was woven over a hundred years ago in Persia by the master weaver Aboul Ghasem Kermani.

On this stunningly lavish antique Oriental Kerman from Persia classic Persian tradition reigns supreme.

 Undulating medallions unfold across the field of this supremely elegant antique  Kerman from Persia.

A delicately drawn Herati pattern in shades of soft blue and cocoa spreads with elegant precision across the soft gold ground of this exquisite and exceptionally early antique Kerman from

This lovely antique Kerman has a grand central medallion with large finials set between lavish cornerpieces of similar design.

This grand, palatial antique Kerman carpet from Persia is one of the best of its kind.

The surface of this opulent antique Kerman acrpet from Persia is reminiscent of the best Kashmir emboidered shawls.

A lush oriental pattern of allover palmettes and vines spreads gracefully across the field of this incomparably elegant antique Oriental Kerman from Persia.

Classical Persian elegance abounds on this lavish antique Oriental Kerman carpet from Persia.

A stunning pattern of vines and palmettes derived from classical Persian Kerman vase carpets unfolds elegantly across the rich red ground of this sumptuous antique Persian rug.

Sumptuous soft coloration is what makes this Lavar Kirman/Kerman oriental carpet so outstanding.

Reminiscent of classical Polonaise carpets, this design is unusual among nineteenth-century Kerman carpets.

This lovely antique Oriental Kerman carpet from Persia has an allover spray of soft blue vines and palmettes repeats rhythmically across a golden apricot field.

A delicate mesh of scalloped lines defines a diamond lattice with rosettes and flower heads on this marvelously subtle antique Oriental Kerman carpet from Central Persia.

This antique Oriental Kerman carpet from Persia was woven and signed by the great master Hossein Kermani..

The classic Persian design and coloration of this opulent antique Kerman runner recall the beauty of embroidered Kashmir shawls.

A richly detailed star medallion in soft magenta hovers on an ivory-champagne field in this graceful antique Oriental Kerman carpet from Persia.

Palmettes and a linking vine trellis spread elegantly across the rich field of this incomparably lovely antique Oriental Kerman from Persia.

 The design and coloration of this extraordinary antique Oriental Kerman from Persia is unique among carpets of this kind.

On this stunningly lavish antique Oriental Kerman from Persia classic Persian tradition reigns supreme.

This exquisitely rich antique Oriental  Kerman from Persia has dense mesh of finely wrought vines, flowers, palmettes, and cloudbands spreading gracefully across the field.

The design and coloration of this lavish antique Kerman from Persia all derive from the tradition of classical Indian or Mogul carpets.

This antique Kerman carpet by the great master Aboul Ghasem Kermani is nothing less than extravagant in its design and coloration.

This unique decorative antique Kerman (Kirman) Persian carpet is hand-made in Persia.

This antique Oriental Kerman carpet from Persia is a masterpiece of classical Persian design.

Delicate vines and flowers comprise the design of this lavishly elegant antique Oriental Kerman.from Persia.

An allover design of delicately wrought  garlands or swags repeats across a soft saffron-tan ground on this antique Oriental Kerman (Kirman) carpet from Persia.

Kermans like this are among the most elegant antique Persian carpets designed in the classical tradition.

A graceful design of slender flowering vines and palmettes iflows down the length of this elegant antique Kerman runner from Persia.

This outstanding antique Oriental Kerman preserves a classic design from the great era of Persian court carpets.

This sumptuous antique Oriental Kerman carpet from Persia displays a veritable jungle of flowering vines, ferns, and palmettes in soft gold and blue.

This sumptuous antique Kerman carpet features a classical Persian medallion design.

This Kerman's elegantly drawn designs of classical derivation paired with its subdued palette make this a lovely piece.  The central medallion design of this

This Kerman's elegantly drawn designs of classical derivation paired with its subdued palette make this an exquisite piece.   Deep reds present

A classical Persian design unfolds with consummate elegance across soft tan field of this stunning antique Kerman.

A phenomenally lavish allover design of palmettes unfolds with meticulous precision across the soft tan field of this sumptuous antique Persian Kerman.

 This lavish antique Kerman has a delicate design of vinescrolls.

Finely woven in tones of blue and gold, this decorative rug exemplifies the floral elegance for which Kermans are known. 

A dazzling allover design of serpentine flowering vines pulsates across the field of this lush antique Kerman.

 A classic Persian compartment pattern of gently scalloped ogival medallions unfolds in allover symmetry on the field of this supremely elegant antique Kerman.

A delicate and graceful Mina Khani or floral trellis pattern in pastel shades of blue and green repeats elegantly across the soft sand ground of this lovely antique Kerman.

On this elegant antique Oriental Kerman prayer rug from Persia a graceful tree of life climbs gently heavenward.

A virtual garden of richly articulated palmettes and vines spreads in repeated allover symmetry across the pale apricot ground of this lavish antique Oriental Kerman frpm Persia.

 Antique Kerman, Persia, circa 1900. A complex lace-like medallion spreads across the field of this elegant antique Kerman.

 Antique Kerman, Persia, circa 1900. An elegant classic Persian design of vinescrolls, palmettes, and cloudbands undulates gracefully across the soft tan field of this supremely refined

A richly articulated allover pattern of vines and flowers sprawls lushly across the field of this sumptuous antique Persian Kerman.

A graceful tree of life design unfolds within an open field with flowering cornerpieces on this supremely elegant and reserved antique Oriental Kerman carpet from Persia.

The design of this sumptuous antique Kerman is reminiscent of lace or fine jewelry.

This stylishly opulent antique Kerman has classical Persian design.

Four lush vinescroll cornerpieces frame the lobed, quatrefoil field on this luxuriant antique Kerman.

A grand double medallion with rich floral detail dominates the dramatic blue-black field of this sumptuous antique Kerman from Persia.

  This antique persian Kerman carpet has a beautifully intricate field over a soft rust background.  The confident border of

This  aristocratic Kerman is exceptional for the grand scale and the stately presence of  its classical Persian design.

A delicate ogival medallion design unfolds in soft, pastel tones across the field of this lush antique Kerman.

The mastery of classic Persian design and color that we see here is unusual even among the finest Kermans of this kind.

This lush antique Kerman is graced with a classical Persian medallion composition.

Inspired by the designs of Kashmir and Persian embroidered shawls, this

A cruciform medallion in sits amidst a lavish profusion of flowering vines and branches on this opulent antique Lavar Kerman.

A delicate medallion design reminiscent of Belgian lace unfolds across the field of this luxurious antique Kerman.

On this opulent antique Kerman a diminutive quatrefoil medallion filled with palmettes, leaves, and birds and crowned by cartouche finials sits amidst a welter of writhing vines and flowers. 

 A sandy desert of golden vines are traced by thing lines of indigo color. Using only two primary colors in the scheme, this rug focuses on the patterns as opposed to varied color selection.

A kingly and regal red wash is stagnant below a rich tangle of sandy, tan flowers. Ferns and spruces sprout roses in a world of the imaginary.

A dazzlingly complex design of intersecting vinescroll and palmettes unfolds with elegant precision across the field of this exceptional antique Kashan.

This superb Lavar Kerman has the exquisite design and color characteristic of the greatest Persian rugs.

Similar to the rug designs of the Kievan Rus, this Kerman uses a wide variety of colors and dyes in its immaculate design.

A lavish allover design of flowering branches or vines

 A lacelike design of flowering shrubs and unfurls rhythmically across this lavish antique Kerman.

A scalloped diamond medallion sits amidst a field strewn with floating palmettes, vines, and floral sprays on this wonderful antique Kerman.

A subtly articulated medallion pattern unfolds gracefully across the field of this sumptuous antique Kerman.

On this elegant antique Kerman a cartouche-like medallion hovers amidst a grand architectural border.

A scalloped ogival medallion surrounded by a dense tangle of undulating vines and palmettes unfolds across the field of this sumptuous antique Tabriz.

 A grand arabesque medallion hovers within a soft raspberry open field on this palatial antique Kerman.

This lavish antique Kerman has a sinuous allover design made up by quatrefoil, circular, and ogival cartouches.

A dazzling ‘millefleurs’ or thousand flower design proliferates across the surface of this lavish antique Kerman runner.

An allover repeat pattern of palmettes and fine wispy vines unfolds across the pale gold field of this sweetly elegant antique Kerman.

A stately rug, this antique Kerman Persian rug features a sprawling floral design.  Richly ornamented and set against

A graceful medallion design unfurls across the field of this stately antique Oriental Kerman carpet from Persia.

This stately antique Kerman boasts a classical Persian compartment design.

The design of this lavish antique Kerman from Persia is so finely detailed and complex that one can barely grasp its constituent elements.

This elegant antique Kerman boasts a stunningly rich and detailed Herati pattern repeating in symmetry across the deep blue field.

This sumptuous antique Oriental Kerman from Persia has an allover compartment design of scalloped ogival medallions.

This Kerman rug features elegant curves and exotic floral patterns, bathed in a shade of rich cobalt and tan stain.

A graceful design of flowering vines unfolds with classic Persian elegance across the field of this exquisite antique Kerman.

Antique Kermans like this are descended from the great Persian masterpieces of the sixteenth and seventeenth centuries.