Vintage Persian Kerman Rug traditional runner Size: 236 x 169 cm

Size: 236 x 169 cm | 7'9" x 5'7"

the Kohi pile is among the softest you will find in any hand-knotted rug in the world

Stock Number: BR1706

With approximately 2

carried across borders and centuries by weavers who settled in Afghanistan and never put the craft down

Vintage Persian Kerman Rug traditional runner Size: 236 x 169 cmThis rug comes from Kerman, a city that has been weaving since the 15th century and remains one of the most celebrated weaving centres in all of Persia. Sitting deep in the desert of southeastern Iran, its isolation kept its tradition intact for centuries, allowing craftspeople to develop their work without interruption. Marco Polo encountered these rugs on his travels. Shah Abbas I gave them as tribute to the Ottoman Court. Kerman rugs have always