Antique Super size Kerman Boteh Persian Rug
ABOUT THIS PIECE
Very fine Antique palace sized carpet, Handwoven in Kerman Southeastern Persia. Handwoven from fines sustainably sourced local handspun wool on a durable dense cotton foundation and using all-natural dyes. Kerman is one of the most prestigious and historical carpet weaving centres in Persia, Having been recognized and praised since the 16th century, Large Kerman carpets have found their way to many European palaces. Utilizing an all over Boteh design, this fine carpet was handwoven sometime in the late 19th/ early 20th century by the famous Hassankhan family in the famous Sabzi Kari style. Boteh is a common motif in Persian art and design and the root of paisley motifs in Europe. Boteh motifs are used in various forms and depict a Cypress tree bent in the wind symbolizing strength and humility.
SPECIFICATIONS
How it sits in your room.
415 × 300 CM (13'7" × 9'10"), DRAWN TO SCALE WITH TYPICAL AUSTRALIAN FURNITURE SIZES.
A 4-seater sofa along the long side with its front legs on the rug and 78 cm of rug past each arm, a coffee table on the rug, and two armchairs facing it.
A 240 × 100 cm table with 100 cm of rug beyond its sides and 88 cm past its ends, so the chairs stay on the rug when they are pulled out.
Under the lower part of a king bed with 116 cm of rug showing on each side, so your feet land on it either side of the bed.
Measure the room, or just the area the rug should cover, and we will draw this rug in it to scale.
