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The Persian Prince’s Whisper: A Late Qajar Kerman Masterpiece of Courtly Taste
$3,500
£2,668.04
€3,048.03
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About the Item
79443 Antique Persian Kerman Rug, 04'11 x 07'08. This hand knotted wool antique Kerman rug belongs to a fleeting and highly coveted moment in Persian weaving history—the graceful transition from the Qajar dynasty to the earliest days of the Pahlavi era. It captures what seasoned collectors prize most: the final, unfiltered expression of Qajar elegance, executed with the emerging technical discipline of a modernizing Iran. Woven in a workshop setting rather than a village loom, it was conceived for a cultivated audience—patrons who understood refinement, symbolism, and legacy.
The exceptional field is densely articulated with Mir-i Boteh, the princely paisley motif long associated with continuity, regeneration, and courtly authority. Unlike later export-oriented productions, these boteh retain subtle variation and human cadence, signaling a hand guided by tradition rather than strict standardization. The repetition is deliberate and meditative, evoking quiet confidence rather than ostentation—an aesthetic language spoken fluently in elite interiors.
Framing the exclusive composition, the borders unfold with scholarly precision. Continuous rosette-and-vine guards establish rhythmic movement and visual balance, acting as a refined pause between the richly worked field and the more declarative outer frame. The primary border draws directly from Shah Abbasi court design, its palmettes and arabesques referencing Safavid imperial taste while softened through Kerman’s lyrical interpretation. This is heritage rendered with restraint, not excess.
What ultimately distinguishes this exquisite work of art is its poised duality. It stands at the threshold between eras—where artistry remained expressive, yet craftsmanship reached remarkable consistency. For collectors and designers seeking authenticity with gravitas, this extraordinary masterpiece offers something increasingly rare: an heirloom that whispers status rather than announcing it, rewarding those who recognize true cultural capital when they see it.
Abrash.
Hand knotted wool.
Made in Iran.
Measures: 04'11 x 07'08.
Date: 1910's. Early 20th Century.
- Dimensions:Width: 59 in (149.86 cm)Length: 92 in (233.68 cm)
- Style:Kirman (In the Style Of)
- Materials and Techniques:Wool,Hand-Knotted
- Place of Origin:
- Period:
- Date of Manufacture:1910-1919
- Condition:Wear consistent with age and use. Desirable Age Wear. Abrash.
- Seller Location:Dallas, TX
- Reference Number:Seller: 79443 Antique Persian Kerman Rug, 04 11 x 07 081stDibs: LU942948062332
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