1950s Gold Persian Kerman Rug

Description

Marco Polo was one of the first westerners to view Kerman rugs. A typical pattern for Kerman rugs and carpets … more Marco Polo was one of the first westerners to view Kerman rugs. A typical pattern for Kerman rugs and carpets is a floral or architectural theme in the main border with a central medallion in the field. Other patterns include the finer Kerman Lavar style with garden, tree-of-life, vase, and all-over mille fleur designs, or the many pictorials which tell the story of a significant figure or event in history. The vase design carpets originated during the Safavieh dynasty, and are among the greatest masterpieces of Persian weaving. less