Vintage Persian Kerman Runner kurdish weaving The weavers bathe their sheep

The weavers bathe their sheep in the region's lakes and rivers

Stock Number: BR481

Engsi rugs serve both a practical and symbolic purpose

This is considered one of the most technically demanding weaving techniques in the world

Stock Number: T2

Vintage Persian Kerman Runner kurdish weaving The weavers bathe their sheepThis 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