Vintage Silk Persian Kerman Rug oriental carpet Their rugs are immediately recognisable

Their rugs are immediately recognisable by the elephant's foot gul

Style: Gabbeh Rugs have simple geometrical motifs handwoven with great quality wool

Stock Number: BR56

Stock Number: BR2114

A rare surviving example of Central Asian embroidery

Vintage Silk Persian Kerman Rug oriental carpet Their rugs are immediately recognisableThis 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