History Kerman carpet

antique persian kerman rug

in 19th century, city of kerman had reputation carpets, attributed long history of urban workshops, supply of fine wool, presence of master weavers , artistic superiority of local designs. after nader shah, naser al-din shah commissioned carpets kerman. kerman carpet producers of 19th century include costigian, ghastili, dilmaghani , tafshanchian. dilmaghani still in operation , considered important connection of 19th , 20th century production of carpets in kerman. may beattie has defined 7 classes of kerman carpets , identified unique structure called vase technique characterised 3 shoots of weft between rows of knots. first , third typically woolen , @ high tension, while second one, @ low tension, made of silk or cotton. warps markedly displaced , persian knot open left. technique distinguishes kerman carpets both safavid (1501-1722) , subsequent (1722-1834) periods. persian carpets, in contrast, used turkish knot . kerman carpets of 18th century , later use lattice patterns, central field divided lattice design giving many small compartments. notable illustration carpet having belonged william morris, on display @ victoria , albert museum. later sorts of designs made in kerman, including large figurative ones. victoria , albert museum in london has carpet of 1909 design copying painting 18th century french artist antoine watteau. dye process kerman carpets took place while wool still in flock , before spinning, allowing uniform color. palette kerman carpets brilliant varied. tones can range ivory, blue , magenta more golden , saffron cast.

ravar kerman

another rare , distinct variation of kerman carpets lavar or ravar kerman. although lavar not correct name, still labeled such. these carpets produced in ravar village next kerman city in northern region, , known particularly fine weave , elegant, classically derived design of allover , central medallion formats.

antique persian kerman rug

whether ravar kerman or kerman, these antique rugs can boast fine woven reproductions of european paintings, curvilinear, dense allover floral patterns. floral patterns woven kerman carpets derivative of shawls kerman center of producing in mid-19th century. ravar or lavar kerman carpets include signature, either of weaver or person whom carpet woven. important note, however, there no 1 design or style of kerman rug vastly more popular other. because of tremendous demand rugs produced in kerman, , because of complex demographics of generating demand, surprising variety of styles , designs produced. while kerman rugs woven explicitly monied buyers west, there of course local consumers well.

kerman rugs , carpets woven in many sizes, extending out 10 feet or more. typical manufacturing used asymmetrical knot on cotton foundation, rare examples include silk or part silk piles, or silk foundations wool pile.

while there no 1 type of kerman rug defines style, famous carpet design present in popular imagination.

vase design

vase carpets, type of kerman rug distinctive of 16th , 17th centuries, characterized allover pattern of stylized flowers , oversized palmettes vases placed throughout field.

a kerman vase carpet middle of xvii, estimated @ 900 euro kunstauktionshaus georg rehm in augsburg, 6 months later sold @ christie s in london 7,5 million euro. record both carpets , islamic art in general. particular carpet, though, had no vase on it; continuing pattern of intricately joined leaves gave design unusual energy , charm, consists of herati all-over pattern spread throughout indigo-blue field of carpet. weaving technique alerted dealer fact might “vase” carpet same. 17th century, when carpet made, kerman s designers @ inventive , weaving techniques of sophistication not seen in other parts of persian empire. weavers had learned set looms cotton warps on 2 different levels. threaded wool wefts, leaving tight , others sinuous, giving recognisable wavy finish surface of carpet. carpet had excellent provenance, having belonged legendary french art collector comtesse de béhague, martine de behague (1870-1939), formed stunning collection of antiquities, iranian art , carpets.