Kerman carpets. (The Rug Cleaning Specialist).

From: ICS Cleaning Specialist | Date: May 1, 2003| Author: | Copyright information

This is another in a series of looks at key Persian rugs. Kermans are one of the most commonly encountered hand-knotted rugs. In 1270 Marco Polo praised the carpets of Kerman as a marvel to see, and his description is still apt today.

The city of Kerman is on an oasis located in southeastern Iran. Kerman has been a celebrated center of workshop weaving since the Safavid era (1501-1732). Weaving is performed in Kerman and several towns and villages in the vicinity.

The traditional Kerman designs consist of Shah Abbas medallions, all-over boteh, striped design, ...

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