Hello Britt,

I’m very glad that you chose Mearto for your online appraisal,

Considering the photographs, overall pattern, knot density and the colours, I concluded that this is an Entirely Hand Knotted Persian Kerman Rug, dating back to the period between 1920-1935. Kerman is a South Central city from Iran. It has been a large carpet production center starting from the 15th century. The use of asymmetrical knot is advanced and reached it's pinnacle in Kerman. Your piece is also knotted with asymmetrical knot also referred as the Persian Knot. The piece has a very professionally designed colour palette and this is a very important feature of Kerman Rugs which seperate them from tribal or semi-tribal rugs of Iran.

The central decoration of your piece is not very assertive, instead blends in with the rest of the floral pattern. Yet we should classify this piece as a centrally decorated rug. Pattern is all floral and we can not detect any other element in general decoration. The piece has three border, two smaller and one main border. Knot density of the piece seem quite high and average for Kerman pieces at this age. In fair condition with obvious ware and signes of use, age. Knotted wool on cotton.

Entirely hand knotted.

Dimensions: 3 Feet by 5 Feet

Condition: In fair condition with obvious ware and signes of use, age.

Provenance: Purchased in 1950's.

Heavily decorated by traditional floral Kerman patterns.

300-400$.

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