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Distressed Antique Kerman (Kirman) Millefleurs Prayer Rug. South Persia. Circa 1860
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for sale €930     $1,010
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Distressed Antique Kerman (Kirman) Millefleurs Prayer Rug. South Persia. Circa 1860

19th century
Description

SOUTH EAST PERSIA,THIRD QUARTER OF THE 19TH CENTURY.

STUNNING EARLY "MILLEFLEURS" DESIGN. (THOUSAND FLOWER PATTERN)

BEAUTIFUL COLOURS THROUGHOUT.

IN COUNTRY HOUSE CONDITION BUT NO HOLES OR REPAIRS.

PERFECT FOR A TOUCH OF GENUINE ANTIQUE CLASS.

7 FOOT 8 INCHES BY 4 FOOT 10 INCHES. 234CM X 148CM. AT WIDEST POINTS. VERY FINELY KNOTTED ONTO FINE COTTON FOUNDATIONS WITH WEFTS DYED LIGHT BLUE.

PRICE £995 GBP. BANK TRANSFERS,VIEWINGS,DISCUSSIONS,ETC ALL WELCOMED.

U.K POST £20.

DON'T LIKE THIS PARTICULAR WORN/DISTRESSED LOOK THEN THERE ARE PLENTY OF RESTORED AND OTHER EXAMPLES TO PERUSE.

stock de-valuation price of £795

H400

Date of Manufacture

Country House and Eastern Interiors has dated this Antique Kerman Prayer Rug to the 19th Century.

Physical Dimensions
Height
234cm (92.13")
Width
148cm (58.27")
Depth
0.5cm (0.20")
Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Reference
SA1056146
Dealers Internal Reference
H400
Dealers Notes

Constantly sourcing unusual quality tribal rugs & carpets at trade prices by comparison.

Description
SOUTH EAST PERSIA,THIRD QUARTER OF THE 19TH CENTURY.

STUNNING EARLY "MILLEFLEURS" DESIGN. (THOUSAND FLOWER PATTERN)

BEAUTIFUL COLOURS THROUGHOUT.

IN COUNTRY HOUSE CONDITION BUT NO HOLES OR REPAIRS.

PERFECT FOR A TOUCH OF GENUINE ANTIQUE CLASS.

fig 1. An antique hand-knotted Persian Kerman prayer rug featuring a dark central niche filled with millefleurs floral motifs and a crimson border.
fig 1. Distressed Antique Kerman (Kirman) Millefleurs Prayer Rug. South Persia. Circa 1860

7 FOOT 8 INCHES BY 4 FOOT 10 INCHES. 234CM X 148CM. AT WIDEST POINTS. VERY FINELY KNOTTED ONTO FINE COTTON FOUNDATIONS WITH WEFTS DYED LIGHT BLUE.

PRICE £995 GBP. BANK TRANSFERS,VIEWINGS,DISCUSSIONS,ETC ALL WELCOMED.

U.K POST £20.

“
DON'T LIKE THIS PARTICULAR WORN/DISTRESSED LOOK THEN THERE ARE PLENTY OF RESTORED AND OTHER EXAMPLES TO PERUSE.
Country House and Eastern Interiors

stock de-valuation price of £795

H400

Date of Manufacture

Country House and Eastern Interiors has dated this Antique Kerman Prayer Rug to the 19th Century.

Height
234cm (92.13")
Width
148cm (58.27")
Depth
0.5cm (0.20")
Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Ref
SA1056146
Dealers Internal Ref
H400
Country House and Eastern Interiors
Country House and Eastern Interiors
Sellingantiques verified Since Mar 2018

Constantly sourcing scarce tribal rugs & carpets,some howard & sons seating

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Archive I An antique hand-knotted Persian Kerman prayer rug featuring a dark central niche filled with millefleurs floral motifs and a crimson border.

Distressed Antique Kerman (Kirman) Millefleurs Prayer Rug. South Persia. Circa 1860

Archive II An antique hand-knotted Persian Kerman prayer rug featuring a dark central niche filled with millefleurs floral motifs and a crimson border. View II
Archive III An antique hand-knotted Persian Kerman prayer rug featuring a dark central niche filled with millefleurs floral motifs and a crimson border. View III
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An antique hand-knotted Persian Kerman prayer rug featuring a dark central niche filled with millefleurs floral motifs and a crimson border.
DISTRESSED ANTIQUE KERMAN (KIRMAN) MILLEFLEURS PRAYER RUG. SOUTH PERSIA. CIRCA 1860
Ref: SA1056146
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  • ObjectRugs & Carpets
  • Period19th century
  • StylePersian
  • MaterialWool, Cotton
  • ColourNavy Blue, Crimson
  • MotifsMihrab arch, Millefleurs pattern, Vase motif, Floral border
  • SizeH 234 cm (92 in) x W 148 cm (58 in) x D 0.5 cm (0 in)

This 19th-century Persian Kerman prayer rug from South Persia is a hand-knotted woolen carpet built on a fine cotton foundation. The design incorporates a detailed central niche featuring a mihrab arch filled with a millefleurs floral pattern, a prominent vase motif at the base, and a crimson floral border against a navy blue ground. The colour palette includes shades of crimson, navy blue, and lighter blue tones within the wefts. Surface wear is visible across the pile, reflecting its distressed antique condition without holes or repairs. The carpet measures 234 cm high by 148 cm wide and 0.5 cm deep. Suitable for placement in a traditional country house interior, this floor covering brings authentic historical character to a study, hallway, or reception room. The flat textile construction allows it to lie smoothly on the floor, adding warmth and traditional Persian craftsmanship to living spaces.

FAQs

Originating from Kerman in south Persia, these rugs feature an arched niche design (mihrab) filled with dense, intricately woven floral patterns known as millefleurs. Often incorporating vase or tree-of-life motifs, they represent high artistic refinement from nineteenth-century weaving workshops.

Traditionally hand-knotted using fine hand-spun wool pile woven onto a cotton warp and weft foundation. The high knot density allows for detailed curvilinear floral patterns and subtle colour gradations achieved with natural vegetable dyes.

Authentic pieces exhibit slight asymmetry in hand-woven knotting, natural colour variations (abrash) from plant-based dyes, and soft wear patterns consistent with age. Examination of the underside shows visible weave structure rather than uniform machine-made backing.

A distressed antique rug adds texture and depth to contemporary, minimalist, or traditional spaces. Position it as a focal point beneath low-profile furniture or mount it as a decorative textile wall hanging to highlight its detailed pattern.

Vacuum gently without a rotating brush attachment to avoid damaging wool fibres. Professional hand-washing by a specialist rug restorer is recommended, alongside using a quality rug pad underneath to mitigate friction and wear.
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