Ravar Kerman / 12143

A Ravar Kerman in wool, the rug displays a dense floral arabesque of palmettes and scrolling foliage set against a faded red ground and a pale, foliated border. The palette shows soft cream, warm brown and touches of sage blue, mellowed by even abrash and medium wear that reveal a tactile, hand-aged surface. This antique rug, measured at 328 x 572 cm, carries the quiet irregularities and edge softening of long use while keeping its compositional clarity. Circa 1900 - 1920, the piece reads as a considered example of period Kerman weaving with restrained, heritage-rich character.