Kerman Rugs


American Kerman in over 4 meters length
Kerman carpet with 320.000 knots/m2

Two high quality Kerman rugs in their typical design

Facts
Type Persian Rugs
Location Central Iran (former Persia)
Typical Knot Density 160.000 - 390.000 knots / sqm
Characteristics Medallion on strong dark red, floral pattern

Rugs from Kerman - a desert city far away from Tehran - were once considered to be the best of Persian carpet production. Today's quality is no longer comparable to that of the city that was founded in the 4th century. However, one must not forget that these Persian carpets are still in the highest class of hand-knotted carpets. The city of Kerman was once one of the most important trading places for travelling traders from or to India. Today, carpet knotting is still a central part of Kerman's culture.

The dominant colour of Kerman rugs is usually vivid red, which unleashes its full intensity in combination with tones like beige. In addition, there is often a medallion in the middle of the carpets, which is framed by playful floral patterns. Thus, the design gives a colourful life to the carpet. The pile is made of high-quality sheep's wool, while the warp and weft are usually made of cotton. In terms of knot density, Kerman carpets are in the midfield compared to other Persian carpets (beginning at 160,000 knots per square metre).


Examples of this Type


These rugs have been provided from an assortment of over 350 Kerman rugs by Nain Trading from Hamburg. Hamburg, Germany is still the most important hub for the trade of oriental rugs in the Western World with Nain Trading offering one of the largest assortments of handmade oriental carpets worldwide.



Impressions from Kerman

Desert landscape near Kerman, Iran Bagh-e Shazdeh, the Prince Garden in Kerman

Location - where do I find Kerman?

The famous city is located in the desert Dascht-e-Lut.





Categories of Persian Rugs


Abadeh
Robust Persian rugs, characterised by their hexagonal centre medallion.
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Ardebil
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Afshar
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Bakhtiar
Garden motifs from Persian gardens, for which these rugs are known and appreciated.
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Bidjar
Rugs knotted in Kurdish style and known for their firm pile.
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Gabbeh
Simple and elegant – probably the most famous nomad rugs from Iran.
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Ghashghai
Typically knotted in reddish brown colours and on horizontal looms.
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Qom
Rugs that stand for luxury and are especially known for their natural silk.
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Hamadan
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Heriz
Large elaborate central medallions can be found on these rugs.
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Isfahan
Some of the finest rugs come from Isfahan. Also collectors find a highly valuable piece here.
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Kerman
Floral patterns from one of the once most highly regarded rug regions.
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Kashan
Rugs with an excellent reputation and a far-reaching tradition.
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Koliai
Robust and strong, these carpets were knotted by Kurds in Iran.
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Mashhad
Different designs, which originate from the probably holiest place of Iran.
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Moud
Popular for the garden motifs or the well-known Herati pattern.
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Nahavand
Typically, these rugs are kept in red and blue.
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Nain
They belong to the finest rugs and are known for their striking design.
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Senneh
Rugs with mostly geometric patterns from the provincial capital of Kurdistan.
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Shiraz
Typical nomadic carpets from the old Shiraz among the ancient ruins of Persepolis.
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Tabriz
Well-known rugs with central medallion in different levels of quality.
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