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Fine Weave Allover Refined Floral Design Antique Persian Kerman Rug 70629

Size: 8 ft 7 in x 12 ft 6 in (2.62 m x 3.81 m)

Origin: Persian Rugs

Style: Kerman Carpets

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Gorgeous Antique Persian Kerman Rug, Country of Origin: Persia, Circa Date: 1910 – Using floral and fine antique Persian Kerman area rugs to furnish your interior provide an array of choices and a great deal of flexibility. This magnificent area rug is impressive in its choice of colors, the way the design was put together and the quality of the weave. These all combine to make this Kerman an ideal choice for decorating your home.

The antique Persian Kerman rug is based on the traditional motifs and design that define the Persian style giving it a timeless fee and look and this up-to-date these days as it was when it first came off the rug weaving loom. This rug features sweeping, curving floral shapes with smaller motifs that are incorporated into the design itself. This gives it an informal and more relaxed feel while still maintaining its structure. It also adds to the beauty of the design, since it provides a sense of artistic balance. You can use this Persian Kerman rug to create timeless designs that are sure to work in a variety of home styles – from traditional to contemporary.

By remaining balanced between the formal borders and the primary design area, the artist who designed this captivating antique rug created a sense of harmony. Despite their more formal design elements, the borders do not overpower the primary design elements. The piece is beautifully crafted and would look stunning in any traditional, formal or even modern office or home.

Historically, the antique Persian rugs from Kerman have been highly valued and highly sought after since the 16th and 17th century. These carpets are regarded as some of the finest and most beautifully crafted antique rugs. In the past, Kerman was a major trading hub for traders traveling to or from India. Today, carpet knotting and weaving is still an important part of Kerman culture.