Persian Kerman Rug - 5.02 x 0.92 ConnoisseurThe town of Kerman is in Eastern Iran, and has always been one the carpet weaving centres. Kerman carpets are highly prized because of the quality of their design and colours. They are made of fine, lustrous wool, coloured soft red, green, blue, yellow and ivory. The village of Ravar situated twenty five miles from Kerman, also produces very beautiful carpets of high quality and design. These carpets are known as Kerman Ravar. Kerman carpets are
the colour and motifs of this carpet are wonderful
Its population of nearly 120
although some weavers have other backgrounds of Iranian descent
wefts can be either cotton or wool
Shahreza rugs originate from Shahreza
and durability
The pattern consists of medallions with loops and arabesques in bright colors
The tradition of hand-knotting rugs has been passed from generation to generation
Apart from the village rugs
It looks magnificent in any setting
There is a wonderful and brilliantly balanced assortment of colours that suggests refined taste and excellence
Najafabad rugs originate from Najafabad