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Antique Kirman - Small Rug
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Antique Kirman - Small Rug

19th century
For Sale by Siez Gallery
Description

This Kirman rug has a profound beauty within its simple design. A visceral midnight blue dominates the majority of the background, whilst lighter striations along the ground level and skyline glow like subtle brush strokes of a painter. A couple of hand-drawn birds perch on the symbolic 'tree of life,' that produces an abundance of delicate leaves, plant buds and majestic flower heads. The different stages of development shown here adds a touch of realism to this idyllic garden scene, in a rug that proves even the smallest physical constraints are no match for the boundless power of creative imagination. Would make a great wall hanging.

Size: 70cm x 54cm

Age: Circa 1870

Condition: Good - corrosion on brown

Stock No: SG-KIR0625

Date of Manufacture

Siez Gallery has dated this Antique Kirman Persian Rug to the 1870s.

Independent Date Check ID 09219708
Dealer's Item Date1870s
Sellingantiques Date1870s
Sellingantiques agingItem 115-160 years old
Test ResultsPassed dating check
Why Sellingantiques dated this piece to THE 1870s:
Pronounced abrash in the indigo ground: natural dye lots worked across the field.
Lower pile on the brown wool: oxidised iron mordant from early dyeing methods.
Fine hand-knotting visible on the reverse: careful town-loom weaving.
Hand-finished selvedges and trimmed fringes: traditional loom finishing with age-appropriate wear.

This is an independent date report produced by Sellingantiques using its own proprietary system. The process uses the photographs shown on this page. The system is never told the date the dealer has declared. This report shows that the two dates corroborate.

Physical Dimensions
Height
70cm (27.56")
Width
54cm (21.26")
Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Reference
SA1174244
Dealers Internal Reference
SG-KIR0625
Dealers Notes

Most items are available for viewing from our showroom at Station Mill Antiques in the Cotswolds.

Additional photos, videos and live viewing are available upon request.

Description
This Kirman rug has a profound beauty within its simple design.
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A visceral midnight blue dominates the majority of the background, whilst lighter striations along the ground level and skyline glow like subtle brush strokes of a painter.
Siez Gallery

A couple of hand-drawn birds perch on the symbolic 'tree of life,' that produces an abundance of delicate leaves, plant buds and majestic flower heads. The different stages of development shown here adds a touch of realism to this idyllic garden scene, in a rug that proves even the smallest physical constraints are no match for the boundless power of creative imagination. Would make a great wall hanging.

Size: 70cm x 54cm

Age: Circa 1870

Condition: Good - corrosion on brown

Stock No: SG-KIR0625

Date of Manufacture

Siez Gallery has dated this Antique Kirman Persian Rug to the 1870s.

Independent Date Report ID 09219708
Dealer's Item Date1870s
Sellingantiques dating1870s
Sellingantiques agingItem 115-160 years old
Test ResultsPassed dating check
Why Sellingantiques dated this piece to the 1870s:
Pronounced abrash in the indigo ground: natural dye lots worked across the field.
Lower pile on the brown wool: oxidised iron mordant from early dyeing methods.
Fine hand-knotting visible on the reverse: careful town-loom weaving.
Hand-finished selvedges and trimmed fringes: traditional loom finishing with age-appropriate wear.

This is an independent date report produced by Sellingantiques using its own proprietary system. The process uses the photographs shown on this page. The system is never told the date the dealer has declared. This report shows that the two dates corroborate.

Height
70cm (27.56")
Width
54cm (21.26")
Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Ref
SA1174244
Dealers Internal Ref
SG-KIR0625
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A small antique hand-knotted Kirman rug featuring two birds amongst rose blossoms on a dark navy blue background.
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Archive I A small antique hand-knotted Kirman rug featuring two birds amongst rose blossoms on a dark navy blue background.

Antique Kirman - Small Rug

Archive II A small antique hand-knotted Kirman rug featuring two birds amongst rose blossoms on a dark navy blue background. View II
Archive III A small antique hand-knotted Kirman rug featuring two birds amongst rose blossoms on a dark navy blue background. View III
Archive IV A small antique hand-knotted Kirman rug featuring two birds amongst rose blossoms on a dark navy blue background. View IV
Archive V A small antique hand-knotted Kirman rug featuring two birds amongst rose blossoms on a dark navy blue background. View V
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Archive IX A small antique hand-knotted Kirman rug featuring two birds amongst rose blossoms on a dark navy blue background. View IX
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Archive XII A small antique hand-knotted Kirman rug featuring two birds amongst rose blossoms on a dark navy blue background. View XII
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Telephone 07889 621936
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Digbeth St
Stow-on-the-Wold
Cheltenham
Gloucestershire
GL54 1BN
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A small antique hand-knotted Kirman rug featuring two birds amongst rose blossoms on a dark navy blue background.
Antique Kirman - Small Rug
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A small antique hand-knotted Kirman rug featuring two birds amongst rose blossoms on a dark navy blue background.
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  • ObjectRugs & Carpets
  • Period19th century
  • StylePersian Kirman
  • MaterialWool, Cotton
  • ColourNavy Blue, Crimson, Cream
  • MotifsTree of life motif, Bird and blossom pattern, Dark indigo field, Fringed edge border
  • SizeH 70 cm (28 in) x W 54 cm (21 in)

This antique Persian Kirman rug dates from 1870 and follows a traditional wool and cotton construction with a hand-knotted finish. The dark indigo field supports a central tree of life motif rendered in shades of cream and crimson, populated by perching birds amidst blossoming flowers and intricate foliage. Visible details include corrosion on the brown areas, hand-drawn bird figures, and a fringed edge border along the navy blue background. The piece measures 70 cm high by 54 cm wide. Suitable for use in an English country house interior, the textile functions effectively as a decorative wall hanging to introduce traditional Persian artistry into a living space or hallway. The compact proportions allow placement on various wall surfaces or display spaces where the bird and blossom pattern can be appreciated closely.

FAQs

Originating from the city of Kerman in south-eastern Persia, Kirman rugs are recognised for their high knot density, intricate botanical patterns, and pictorial themes such as tree of life and bird motifs.

These textiles are hand-knotted using wool on a cotton warp and weft foundation, employing asymmetrical Persian knots to achieve precise, detailed pictorial graphics.

Authentic examples typically feature cotton foundations with a double-weft construction, saturated natural dyes including indigo and cochineal red, and curved botanical or animal figures.

Small-scale antique rugs function effectively placed beneath occasional tables, layered over larger neutral flatweave carpets, or mounted on walls as textile art.

Vacuum gently using suction only without a rotating brush bar, rotate the rug periodically to equalise tread wear, and clean liquid spills immediately with cold water and an absorbent cloth.
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