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Kerman All-Over Faded Sand

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Dimensions213 × 304 cm
MaterialWool
Weavehand knotted
100% Hand-KnottedHighland wool & vegetable dyes
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Signed ProvenanceCertificate of Authenticity
Insured ShippingWhite-glove delivery in MY

Kerman, situated in southeastern Iran, has produced some of the most refined and technically accomplished carpets in Persian weaving history, celebrated for their curvilinear elegance, exceptional wool quality, and sophisticated palette—prized by collectors and connoisseurs for over five centuries.

This antique example displays the characteristic all-over floral composition in an advanced state of graceful wear, where the original pattern has softened into a luminous field of sand, taupe, and ivory with atmospheric abrash variations that shift subtly across the pile; scattered slate blue accents punctuate the surface like remnants of a faded garden, revealing boteh forms, small palmettes, and delicate vine tracery that emerge and recede within the weathered ground. The narrow border retains suggestions of scrolling florals in muted blue-grey tones, framing the composition with quiet restraint. A meditative piece of profound character, this carpet possesses the rare quality of light absorption and patina that only genuine age can bestow—suited to collectors who value the poetic decay of time over pristine preservation.

Motif & Symbolic Elements

scattered boteh and palmette forms, curvilinear vine scrolls, remnant rosettes in slate blue accents

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Why You’ll Love It

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Heirloom Hand-Knotting

Tied knot by knot in Iran to last for generations.

Water droplet beading on natural lanolin-rich Persian wool pile

Naturally Stain-Resistant

Lanolin-rich wool repels everyday spills and wear.

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Soft Wool & Silk

Highland wool paired with luminous mulberry silk.

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Archival Provenance · Iran
Archival Provenance · Iran

Crafted for Centuries, Not Seasons

Individually sourced from master looms in Tabriz, Isfahan, Kashan, Qum, and Nain—never machine-made or chemically coated.

Zero Latex or Synthetic Backing

Pure cotton or silk foundations breathe naturally on timber and marble floors without trapping humidity.

Long-Staple Combed Fibers

Combed highland wool resists shedding and grows softer and more lustrous with every decade of use.

Certified One-of-One Artistry

Months of hand-knotting ensure no two pieces share the exact same tension, border cadence, or abrash depth.

Compare hand knotted, machine made and hand tufted rugs by manufacturing method, feel, room suitability, lifespan, materials, care and customisation.

Rug Comparison Guide

Illustrative folded hand knotted rug showing its pile and backing

Hand Knotted

Crafted knot by knot. Made for generations.

Persian · Modern · Tribal

This rug’s construction
Illustrative folded machine made rug showing its pile and backing

Machine Made

Fine detail. A beautifully consistent finish.

Bespoke collection

Illustrative folded hand tufted rug showing its pile and backing

Hand Tufted

Your shape, your palette, your feel.

Custom rugs

Manufacturing method

Individually hand tied

Each knot is tied onto a woven foundation.

Precision machine woven

A powered loom creates a fine, uniform weave.

Tufted by hand

Yarn is inserted into a canvas, then backed and finished.

Feel

Naturally soft

Varies with fibre, knot quality and pile height.

Soft to exceptionally soft

Extremely soft in pure silk; soft in wool. Other fibres vary.

Customisable

Adjust pile height and density for a plush or firmer feel.

Perfect for

Across the home

Durable wool for busy rooms; silk-rich pieces for quieter spaces.

Comfort & decorative detail

Living rooms and bedrooms. Choose the fibre for your foot traffic.

Across the home, tailored to you

Specify wool for everyday use or silk accents for gentler spaces.

Lifespan

Can last 100+ years*

Heirloom potential with appropriate care and repair.

Around 10 years*

An indicative lifespan with suitable use and care.

Up to 20 years*

With proper care of the pile and backing.

Materials

Natural wool & silk

The balance of wool and silk varies by rug.

Varies by design

Wool, bamboo silk and other options. Check the listed material.

Wool & bamboo silk

Choose your material and blend to suit the brief.

Care

Vacuum gently

Rotate periodically. Specialist cleaning for silk and deep cleans.

Follow the fibre

Gentle vacuuming. Silk and bamboo silk need particular spill care.

Protect the backing

Gentle vacuuming; avoid soaking. Use a specialist for deep cleaning.

Customisation

Choose your piece

Find the right size, pattern and palette in the collection.

Choose your size

Available dimensions vary by design.

Fully made for you

Shape, size, palette, material, pile height and density.

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*Lifespans are indicative, with suitable use and care. Fibre, construction, backing and foot traffic affect longevity. Silk and bamboo silk need more delicate care than wool. Construction images are illustrative.

Kerman All-Over Faded Sand

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