Oversized Antique Kerman Rug With Soft Pastel Floral Design - Rug & Kilim

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Description

This oversized 12x14 antique Persian Kerman rug is a handwoven wool carpet dating to circa 1910–1920. The rug features an … Read more This oversized 12x14 antique Persian Kerman rug is a handwoven wool carpet dating to circa 1910–1920. The rug features an elegant floral design in softly distressed celadon, ivory, blush, beige, and faded rose tones, reflecting the refined sophistication of antique Kerman weavings.

On the Design:

The design reflects the refined decorative sensibility associated with antique Persian Kerman carpets of the early 20th century. Across the spacious field, delicate floral vinery, scrolling arabesques, and stylized botanical motifs unfold with remarkable fluidity and balance. Rather than relying on bold contrast, the composition achieves elegance through softly layered ornamentation and an unusually restrained pastel palette that lends the rug an ethereal, almost watercolor-like quality.

Particularly compelling is the rug’s nuanced interplay of color and texture. Soft celadon and muted ivory grounds are enriched by faded blush, dusty rose, and warm beige accents that emerge gently through the distressed surface. The abrashed wool texture and graceful age-worn patina further soften the intricate drawing, allowing the floral ornamentation to dissolve naturally into the field with exceptional depth and atmospheric warmth. Together, these elements create a highly decorative antique Kerman rug whose understated elegance feels both timeless and effortlessly sophisticated.

Condition:

This antique Persian Kerman rug enjoys good condition for its age and origin. See less