The medallion of this late 19th-century masterpiece is surrounded by elegant red roses of the garden of Eden. Waivers in Kerman during this era were considered the best in Persia and their carpets were made of the finest wool. Those produced after the first world war, have been of lower quality.

Kerman is a desert town that started to establish the first weaving ateliers as early as the 4th century. The city of Kerman was once one of the most important trading centres for travelling merchants from or to India. Today, rug weaving is still a central part of Kerman's culture.

The dominant colour of Kerman rugs is usually vivid red, which unleashes its full power in combination with tones such as beige. In addition, there is often a medallion in the centre of the rugs, which is framed by playful floral patterns and in this way breathes colourful life into the rug. The pile is made of high-quality sheep's wool, while the warp and weft are usually made of cotton. In terms of knotting density, Kerman carpets are in the middle range compared to other Persian rugs. 

• In the Style of: Kerman
• Place of Origin: Persia
• Date: ca. 1890
• Period: Late-19th Century
• Materials & Techniques: Hand-Knotted, Wool on Cotton
• Condition: Good
• Dimensions: 200 x 130cm