Fine Persian Kerman (116862)

The city of KERMAN is in southeastern IRAN and has long been a carpet weaving centers. It is located in the center of Kerman province, 1022 km(635 miles) southeast of TEHRAN. Carpets from KERMAN have been appreciated by western collectors for many years. They are particularly famous for having a single medallion with an arabesque form called ESKI-KERMAN. KERMAN carpets and rugs are of very high quality, just as TABRIZ and ISFAHAN. Rugs and Carpets from KERMAN have very tight foundations and the knots are Persian. The quality of the carpet depends upon the number of knots, which varies, but averages from around 120 KPSI (30 RAJ) up to 842 KPSI (80 RAJ). There is a very high demand for them around the world so they are more expensive than similar carpets from surrounding areas.Free delivery on this rug within UK mainland.