Beautiful Small Square Size Antique Pictorial Persian Kerman Rug, Country of Origin / Rug Type: Persian Rug, Circa Date: 1900 – This marvelous square small size antique Persian Kerman rug displays a gentle and melodious picture. The scene depicted in this small size rug is simple, but the quality of the imagery itself skillfully highlight its exquisite beauty. The bright crimson tone of the girl’s skirt, the roses and the berries are contrasted with the beige and green leaves as well as the light hints of brown that are used for her basket as well as the animals that are seen in the background.
This beautiful antique rug boasts an idyllic illustration is beautifully juxtaposed against the darker navy blue background. cast on a rich and velvety background of solid black. This gives the center of this pictorial rug a feel as if it were levitating above the field itself.
The millefleurs design of the border frames the overall square size rug in such a perfect and complimenting way. This floral border gives an overall feel of completion and sweet harmony.
The core of the carpet is an unsymmetrical annular composition. It is separated from the dark navy blue background by a luxurious wreath of roses and other exotic flowers and tied at the top with a beautifully delicate bow.
The most noticeable image is the figure of the young girl, who sits slightly to the right of the picture. The beautiful young lady is sitting quietly under a tree where she is smelling one of the flowers that she picked earlier on in the day.
In the distance, a small dog is faintly distinguished with his head regally pointed to the left. Even further in the distance, this antique pictorial Persian Kerman rug showcases two livestock farm animals are depicted in an idle position.
A young shepherd boy, perhaps memorized by this beautiful young lady, can be seen off the background. While at first glance, it seems like the girl is blissfully unaware of her young admirer, upon closer examination there is a pensive tension between these two innocent youths. As if waiting for the right moment, when no one is looking, the two might sneak off into the field and enjoy the beautiful picturesque surrounding together.
The entire scene within this antique pictorial Persian Kerman rug creates a tranquil impression. Its many details provide an intriguing but subtle taste of ancient mystery. This precious Persian rug is a rare luxury, and it will add a sweet and graceful charm as well as a sweet scene of innocent love.