Kirman Carpet Circa 1880, 136 X 179 Cm, Hand-knotted Wool In Persia, Iran, Kajar Dynasty

Antique Kirman circa 1880, Origin: Persia (Iran) Model: Antique Kirman hand-knotted under the Kadjar dynasty Material: Hand-knotted wool on double weft and fine ecru cotton warps (thickness 5 mm) Persian knot for 70 knots over 10 cm in length and 50 knots over 10 cm in 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 colors well present. 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, knotted under the Kadjar dynasty. ## The Kadjar dynasty or the Kadjars :( Qājār, Qadjar, Qajar, Persian: قاجار ) is a Turkmen dynasty that ruled 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. The Kirman are often inspired by the floral designs of the shawls very fashionable at the time. In the south-east of Iran, near a desert oasis Dasht-e-Lut, is the city of Kerman, with a population of about 350,000 inhabitants. More than 1000 km from Tehran, Kerman was founded in the 4th century and was an essential meeting point for those who took the trade routes between Iran and India, the Silk Roads. Over the centuries, different masters ruled the city: the Arabs, the Seljuks and the Mongols. There Until a few years ago, Kerman was a good starting point for those wishing to visit the ancient 2,000-year-old fortified city of Bam, located 200 km further south. Bam was once a major tourist destination in Iran, unfortunately destroyed by an earthquake at Christmas 2003, in which more than 10,000 people died. 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 craft and Kerman carpets are easy to recognize. Old Laver carpets are characterized by a large polylobed medallion, roughly 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 Kashmar carpets. Both types of carpet are extremely rare today and possess a chromatic delicacy particular to old Kirman carpets. This category of carpets counts just title, among the best of Iran's production. Fineness of 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 carpet is a precise example of the Kirman type, rich in color and in good collector's condition. This carpet has been cleaned in a professional and ecological way. Dimensions: Width: 136 cm (53") x Length: 179 cm (70") FREE SHIPPING FOR FRANCE 0€ / EUROPE 25€ / WORLD 50€ For more information, you can contact me at 06 13 36 09 30 or by email at winsteinprovence@gmail.com www.winsteinprovence.com (Texts, photos, Winstein, rights reserved)