Ravar Kerman / 23349

This Ravar Kerman antique rug measures 8' 2" x 15' 2" and carries an elongated floral rhythm softened by age. An allover lattice of rosettes and scrolling blooms sits within a richly ornamented border, now mellowed into faded coral, teal, navy, ivory, and sage. The surface shows pronounced wear and broad areas of lightened pile, giving the composition a misted, painterly quality. Circa 1900 - 1920, it reflects the elegance associated with Ravar Kerman weaving while retaining the quiet irregularities that come with time. The softened surface retains a quiet, tactile character shaped by time.