Antique Persian Kerman runner hand-knotted in Iran from wool with Boteh motifs and rich tones—durable, restored, and perfect for hallways or elegant gallery-style interiors. Bring timeless Persian artistry into your home with this exquisite antique Kerman runner, hand-knotted in Iran from fine wool. Featuring the classic Boteh motif—a symbol of prosperity and eternal life—its design flows gracefully along the length of the rug, creating a rhythmic and elegant visual movement. The sophisticated palette of navy, coral, ivory, turquoise, pink, and brown offers a balanced harmony of warmth and subtle vibrancy, enhancing both traditional and transitional interiors. Professionally cleaned and carefully restored, this runner maintains its authentic character with a low, even pile and soft patina developed through age. Supported by a stable foundation for long-term durability, it’s perfect for hallways, formal entryways, or gallery-style corridors, bringing history, craftsmanship, and enduring beauty to your space.
- Exact Size: 3x17'7"
- Weave: Hand Knotted Rug
- Yarn: Wool
- Color: Navy, Pink, Ivory, Coral, Turquoise, Brown, Multi
- Origin: Iran
- Pile Height: 0.25 inch
- Condition: Antique
- Condition Description: Antique
- Rug#: LBR19592
Story Behind the Art: Renowned for their exquisite craftsmanship and intricate artistry, Kerman rugs originate from the historic city of Kerman in southeastern Iran—a major center of fine rug weaving since the Safavid dynasty (1501–1732). Traditionally, Kerman rugs feature floral and architectural motifs along the borders, framing a central medallion that anchors the composition. Other classic designs include the Shah Abbasi medallion-and-corner layout, garden and tree-of-life scenes, hunting motifs, and elegant all-over boteh or floral patterns. Among the most celebrated are the vase and boteh designs, where graceful vases or boteh motifs are interwoven with blossoms and palmettes across the entire field. Distinguished by their fine knotting, delicate detailing, and remarkable color variety—often incorporating 15 to 30 hues—each Kerman rug can take more than a year to complete. The result is a masterpiece of Persian weaving that harmonizes technical precision with timeless beauty.
