Antique Kirman Rug, 136 X 179 Cm, Hand-knotted Wool Around 1880 In Persia, Iran, Kadjar Dynasty

Origin: Persia (Iran) Model: Ancient Kirman hand-knotted under the Kadjar dynasty
Material: Hand-knotted wool on double weft and fine ecru cotton chains (thickness 5 mm)
Persian knot for 70 knots over 10 cm in length and 50 knots out of 10 cm
width, i.e.: 350,000 knots per m2 Wool velvet in good condition supporting a beautiful abrash.
Dimensions: width: 136 cm x length: 179 cm
Good condition and very present colors.
Admirable old piece of quality, presenting a medallion like a large stylized flower.
Our model, although showing slight general wear, is nonetheless a sublime artifact of 19th century Persian culture, under the Kadjar dynasty.
## The Kadjar dynasty or Kadjars: (Qājār, Qadjar, Qajar, Persian: قاجار) is a Turkmen dynasty which reigned over Iran from 1786 to 1925.
The Kirman is often decorated with flowers and most of the time has a medallion that stands out against a plain background. Kirmans are often inspired by the floral models of shawls that were very fashionable at the time. In southeastern Iran, near a desert oasis Dasht-e-Lut, lies the city of Kerman, with a population of around 350,000.
More than 1000 km from Tehran, Kerman was founded in the 4th century and was an essential meeting point for those traveling the trade routes between Iran and India, the Silk Roads.
Over the centuries, different masters have reigned over the city: the Arabs, the Seljuks and the Mongols.
Until a few years ago, Kerman was a good starting point for those wanting to visit the 2,000-year-old ancient walled city of Bam, located 200 km further south. Bam was once a major tourist destination in Iran, sadly destroyed by an earthquake at Christmas 2003, in which more than 10,000 people perished.
The city of Kerman still has a pleasant atmosphere today, thanks to its mosques, bazaar districts and teahouses.
Carpet knotting has long been an important profession and Kerman carpets are easy to recognize.
The old Laver are characterized by a large multi-lobed medallion, approximately oval or rhomboidal on an ivory background, decorations of plants and flowers covering the carpet, or a decoration of vases placed in tiers, a decoration found on the Kashmar.
These two types of carpets are extremely rare today and have a chromatic delicacy particular to ancient Kirmans.
This category of carpets is rightly counted among the best of Iran's production.
Fine execution, delicacy of colors, quality of materials used make it a rare collector's item.
This piece is in very good condition for its age, without restoration.
In summary, this rug is a precise example of the Kirman type, rich in color and in good collectible condition.
This rug has been professionally and environmentally friendly cleaned.
Dimensions: Width: 136 cm (53" ) x Length: 179 cm (70" )
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