Super Fine Persian Yazd Kerman Rug, Medallion Design, Kork Wool, C. 1940s, 220*150CM
Super Fine Persian Yazd Kerman Rug, Medallion Design, Kork Wool, C. 1940s, 220*150CM
A genuinely rare piece. This is Yazd weaving at a fineness the type almost never achieved, measured in our analysis at around 650,000 knots per square metre, executed in lustrous kork wool with a pile unusually generous for so fine a weave.
Yazd, an ancient textile city on the caravan routes, wove its finest rugs squarely within the Kerman tradition through the first half of the twentieth century. The trade of that era grouped the two together, and the designation Yazd-Kerman is still how auction houses catalogue the best of this production today. This rug shows why. An elongated lobed medallion with pendants floats in open ivory space with the discipline of negative space the Ravar masters made famous, framed by a saffron gold border and the arrow-motif secondary border that marks it as Yazd work rather than Kerman proper.
It was woven around the 1940s on a cotton foundation. The age of that foundation required the fringes to be conservatively shortened, while the pile itself remains pristine, the profile of a rug treasured for eighty years rather than used. Our dye analysis found the transitional palette characteristic of the period, with early chrome yellows alongside traditional indigo-based blues and greens, consistent with the 1940s dating. At 220 x 150 cm it is a versatile size for a bedroom, study or sitting room, and of everything on our floor it is the piece that rewards the closest look: master-workshop refinement under a modest name.
Specs: Origin: Yazd, Persia. Design: Kerman-school detached medallion. Age: circa 1940s. Structure: kork wool pile on cotton, approx. 650,000 knots per square metre. Size: 220 x 150 cm.
Additional information
| Craft | Carpet |
|---|---|
| Provenance | Circa 1940s |
| Materiality | Wool on cotton |
| Area | 3.1 |
| Dimensions | 220 × 145 cm |
$10,990
$10,990
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How do you ship and handle rugs?
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Shipping costs are influenced by the size and weight of the product and your location, you will be advised all shipping charges in the shopping cart and will be added to the order total before checkout.
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What are the return and exchange policies?
It’s Ok to change your mind!
In short we offer 14 day change of mind refund but please read our full exchange policy, click here.
How can I find out that your products are authentic?
Dyad Artisans is not an ordinary rug store but a retailer that specialises in Persian hand-weaves whose products are handpicked and curated by its experts and Dyad founder himself from well-known workshops all over Iran and without any middlemen. This way of purveying and commissioning allows us to be sure of the authenticity of all our products and also helps us to keep the prices as low as possible for the well-being of our customers.
Another noteworthy point is that all of our carpets have a Certificate of Origin and genuinity, which is attached at the back of the carpets. These cards contain all the required product information, including origin, Provenance, Materiality, Dimensions, Weight, Craft, and area of the carpets. ID Cards also include a QR code through which you can always access the information on your carpet.
You can also read our blog about how to identify handwoven rugs and other related stories here.
How to Clean and Maintain Persian Rugs?
Here are some quick tips on how to take care of your rug, but for more detailed information please read through our blog post here.
- Vacuum regularly (slowly in the direction of the fibres) to extend your rug’s life.
- Air it out to help prevent moisture buildup.
- Rotate once a year to distribute wear and fading.
- Clean spills immediately to minimise damage.
- Only wash your rug sparingly and use professional handwoven rug washers.
- If you want to store your rug roll it and lie it flat in a cool, dry area, out of direct sunlight and remember to use pest protection in the area.
Do online images accurately display the colours of products?
The digital images we display have the most accurate colour possible. However, due to differences in computer monitors, there can be slight variations in colour between the actual product and your screen. If you can calibrate your monitor, you can have the most precise possible colour rendition.
How long a Persian rug will last?
A major appeal of Persian rugs is they are an art form that is beautiful yet robust. It is impossible to predict how long a rug will last, but quality pieces can last for centuries while in use if properly maintained. One of the significant benefits of hand-knotted rugs over machine-made rugs is that the wool does not tend to shed as much as the knots are secure. Depending on the level of traffic, the quality of the rug and the level of care it receives, your rug could last anywhere from 30 to 300 years. Rugs held by collectors and sold for hundreds of thousands or millions can often be several centuries old.
Do fringes include in the measurements of the carpets?
The measurements displayed on the website do not include the fringes.
Why do handmade carpets have some imperfections?
Imperfections and minor variations are an inherent and celebrated aspect of Persian carpets, adding to their charm and value. Since these carpets are handwoven, some variations are unavoidable but are actually appreciated for making each carpet unique. In fact, imperfections are particularly common in nomadic carpets, which are woven on more primitive looms in rural areas. It’s worth noting that in some cases, these imperfections are even intentional and known as the “Persian Flaw.” This term represents the idea that only a god can create something perfect and serves as a deliberate nod to the belief that beauty lies in imperfection.
If need may be, how should I store my carpet?
Remember that your carpet is made of natural fibres and should be able to breathe if you need to store it.
There are two golden rules for storing a Persian carpet. For the short term, loosely roll up the carpet and tie a piece of string or rope around it to maintain the shape.
For a long period, wrap it in a moth-proof cotton or linen bedsheet and store it lying down in a cool, dry area, out of direct sunlight. Check the rug every few months.
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