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SKU #: KR21208
Traditional
Hand Knotted
Primary color is Fuschia. Colors in this rug include: Aqua, Navy, Ivory, Blue, Green, Mint, Gold, Pink, Multi.
Wool
0.5
Kerman
Iran
Medallion
New
New With Tags
New with tags and unworn, this hand-knotted Kerman wool carpet arrives in perfect condition with the full depth of its vegetable dyes completely intact, which is worth noting for a piece of this quality because it means the colors have never been exposed to light or foot traffic and will develop their character from this point forward. Woven in Kerman, the southern Iranian city with one of the longest and most refined rug weaving traditions in the country, the carpet is built around a large star-form medallion in gold, ivory, and navy set against a deep fuchsia field that is left largely open, putting full focus on the medallion's intricate floral and botanical detail drawn in aqua, mint, green, gold, and pink. Four floral sprays in the corners echo the medallion's palette and anchor the open field without overcrowding it, a compositional restraint that is a hallmark of formal Kerman design work. The overall color range across this piece is unusually broad for a Kerman, and the vegetable dyes hold each tone distinctly without any muddying between them. As a Persian style area rug, it brings heritage-inspired pattern, soft wool texture, durable hand-knotted construction, and timeless design to living rooms, dining rooms, bedrooms, or formal interiors.
Story Behind the Art: Kerman rugs, celebrated for technical excellence and elaborate design, originated in the city of Kerman in southeastern Iran, a historic center of workshop weaving since the Safavid period from 1501 to 1732. A typical Kerman composition often includes a floral or architectural theme in the main border, paired with a central medallion in the field. Other patterns include Shah Abbasi medallion-and-corner layouts, garden scenes, vase designs, tree-of-life imagery, hunting and animal motifs, all-over boteh, all-over floral patterns, and stripes. The most recognized Kerman design is the vase or boteh pattern, where vases or boteh motifs repeat across the rug against floral elements and palmettes. These Persian style rugs are admired for fine weaving, delicate drawing, and an unusually broad color range. A single Kerman rug can take more than a year to complete and may include 15 to 30 colors, creating a refined handmade area rug with exceptional decorative richness. The result is an elegant oriental area rug with museum-like decorative character.










