Vintage Persian Kerman Rug

Name: Vintage Persian Kerman Rug
Brand: Najaf Rugs
SKU: NR-0137
Price: 6500.00 AUD
Availability: InStock

389 x 286 cm (12'9" x 9'5")

$6,500.00 AUD

All Natural Fibres

From earth to floor. Pure materials, no synthetics.

Skilfully Handmade

Century-old craft over machine production.

One-of-a-Kind

Yours alone. Never to be replicated. How special is that?

Material: 100% hand-spun wool on a cotton base
Origin: Iran
Construction: Handknotted
Condition: Vintage, circa 1960. Excellent condition.

Hand-knotted in the ancient city of Kerman, southeastern Iran, these rugs come from one of Persia's most celebrated weaving centres. Kerman has been producing carpets for over a thousand years, and Marco Polo was among the first Westerners to encounter them on his travels through the region. The city sits isolated in the desert, which historically protected it from invasions and allowed its weavers to develop their craft without interruption for centuries.

These are city rugs, meticulously crafted by professional weavers who might work on a single piece for years. The construction is distinctive: hand-knotted using the asymmetrical Persian knot on a double-warped foundation. Cotton warps sit on two different levels, with tight woollen wefts alternating with looser silk or cotton wefts.

Kerman designs lean toward the ornate and sophisticated. You'll find classical central medallions surrounded by intricate floral borders, elaborate all-over floral patterns, or lattice designs that divide the field into compartments filled with detailed motifs. Some feature garden scenes, vase patterns, or even pictorial themes depicting historical figures and events. The aesthetic is refined and curvilinear, with a level of detail that reflects years of patient work.

Kindly Note: This rug is part of our upcoming container shipment, due to arrive mid to end of February 2026. Once received at our Melbourne warehouse, it will be dispatched immediately.

Only one piece available. Ordering ahead secures this piece for you.

SKU: NR-0137

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Vintage Persian Kerman Rug

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