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Antique Kirman carpet

Circa 1890
560 × 380 cm 18’4” x 12’5”
£40,000

Description

A remarkable large scale floral design on this magnificent Kirman carpet.  Woven in the late 19th century, the design is classical in style and similar to that of the famous Vase carpets. Vase carpets are a type of Kerman rug distinctive of the 16th and 17th centuries, are characterised by an allover pattern of stylised flowers and oversized palmettes with vases placed throughout the field.  The early dyes on this ancient carpet are remarkable, soft greens, pinks, purples, and an a rare off-white background.

With a fine weave it does have a flat pile, with some low areas but in general good order.  We supply high quality underlay which adds keeping this exquisite carpet sit beautifully flat and preserve it for many more years.  Woven over 130 years ago this muted piece and amazing carpet would enhance any room.

You can request a home visit to view this exceptional carpet in-situ at a convenient time, we travel nationwide showing our inventory to customers and working closely with interior designers too.  Book in showroom visit if preferred, open Monday to Saturday by appointment only.

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Kirman has long been a town dedicated to carpet weaving in the south east of Persia. Kirman carpets are always high quality, woven on a cotton foundation, designs consist of central medallions with floral motifs.  From the 17th century Kerman or Kirman has been a city notorious for fine eleagnt weaving and the famous vase carpets of the Safavid period (1501-1722) are regarded as the most valuable and exquisite in weaving history. Early examples from the 17th century have set records for sales at auctions.

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