Old Kirman Rug, Prayer Shape With Two Cypresses, 136 X 203 Cm, Hand-knotted Wool, Persia 19th Century

Classically made, this model of prayer-shaped carpet remains one of the most beautiful models among the Kirmans.
The mirhab which constitutes the decoration, decorated with two cypresses the foliage and the fine flowery, the elegant borders on an ivory background, (see white for other Kirman) is a genre present in major collections and art museums Islam all over the world.
Admittedly, this carpet, an artifact of the Kadjar dynasty (1789 - 1925), from the end of the 19th century, shows signs of wear and tear, but its beauty remains timeless.
Nowadays, Kirmans are still knotted, but their colors are stronger, even more garish.
Carpet from Kirman or Kerman, Iran circa 1890-1900 in wool and silk, hand-knotted, measuring 136 cm wide by 203 cm long, for a density of approximately 650,000 knots per m2. .
## Old rugs, like paintings, have a price, you will find old Kirmans from our collection on Proantic.
Although originating from the Iranian city of Kirman whose name these rugs bear, a large production region, no piece is more than one hundred and fifty years old today. In fact, carpet weaving only started in this region around 1880.
The Kirman is often decorated with flowers and most of the time has a medallion that stands out against a plain background.
The motifs of the medallion are repeated in the border and the four spandrels (corners).
Some of these rugs also feature large animal scenes. Our model, a kirman is from the city of Kirman, presents a magnificent decoration of many bouquets, interlacing, of great delicacy and great beauty.
Kerman is the largest city in southeastern Iran and is the capital of the province of the same name.
The reputation of Kirman rugs and raver is due to the excellence of the "Ostads", these designers of cartoons of incredible skill have kept the sense of tradition of these great Persian rugs
The deep harmony of colors results from a perfect dosage that testifies to the great creativity of Kirman's artisans.
The finest carpets are the most admirable and the most beautiful, the greater the number of knots, the finer the carpet, and sought after by amateurs and collectors.
## Some Kirman are referred to as Laver, alteration of Raver, a town near Kirman where the carpets are knotted in a very neat way.
The old Laver are characterized by a large polylobed medallion, roughly oval or rhomboidal on an ivory background (our model), or a decoration of vases placed in tiers.
These two types of rugs are extremely rare today and have a chromatic delicacy particular to ancient Kirmans.
This category of carpets rightly counts among the best production of Iran.
Fineness of execution, delicacy of the colors, quality of the materials used make it a collector's item.
This piece is in good condition for its age, without restoration, and has been professionally and environmentally cleaned.
Dimensions: Width: 136 cm (53") x Length: 203 cm (80"), Thickness: 6 mm
Turkmen origin installed on the shores of the Caspian Sea since the Mongol invasions which reigned over Iran from 1789 to its deposition by the parliament in 1925.
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