Authentic 1900s Persian Kirman Handmade Wool Rug BB7335 9'7" × 15'7" $70,000

An unusual early 20th century Persian Kirman (Kerman) antique carpet, the camel field with an allover pattern of floral motifs around star medallions and quatrefoil flowerheads framed by feathery sage and indigo arches, within a camel arch and floral motif border.

Colors can range from ivory, blue and magenta to a more golden and saffron cast. As unique as their designer, no two Kerman rugs are precisely alike. Because of the tremendous demand for Kirman rugs, and because of the complex demographics of those generating the demand, a surprising variety of styles and designs were produced. While some kerman Persian rugs were woven explicitly for moneyed buyers from the West, there were also local consumers which only added to the diversity of the Antique Persian rugs. This diversity is seen in the range of motifs which can range from well-known and original Persian motifs to western motifs; striped and repetitive motifs, vase, Toranj (Citron), symmetric, garden, animal shapes, and pictorial rugs.