4350 Kerman 4 ft 3 in x 6 ft 6in (130 x 198)

4350 Kerman 4 ft 3 in x 6 ft 6in (130 x 198)

A great combination of traditional Kerman design elements such as the “flowering Boteh” along with the “mille fleur” inspired flower head design borrowed from the European textiles locals were starting to have access to at the time.  The use of the sophisticated “broken border” corners and colors/dyes used in this rug point to a circa 1870’s…

3394 Kerman 4 ft x 6 ft (122 x 183)

3394 Kerman 4 ft x 6 ft (122 x 183)

Extremely fine quality Kerman rug circa 1890 with an unusual blue/green background color.  The “Boteh” design is of the “mother and child” version that adds to the “seed of life” symbolism of the Boteh.