Plum 11'11''x18'3'' Indo Kerman Traditional 200 KPSI Plush Pile Vintage Hand Knotted Wool Oriental Area Rug

Commanding in scale and detail, this 11'11" x 18'3" hand-knotted Indo-Kerman wool rug reflects refined craftsmanship through its high 0.75-inch plush pile and 200 KPSI knot density. The design follows the formal Indo-Kerman tradition, centered around a classical medallion composition intended to draw the eye inward while maintaining balance across the field. Layered palmettes, floral rosettes, and fine arabesque vines are arranged with architectural precision. A deep plum field provides a rich backdrop for accents of ivory, aqua, soft blue, blush, taupe, and muted green, which appear through delicate floral detailing. The corner spandrels echo the central motif, guiding the composition outward toward a wide ivory border densely filled with continuous floral tracery. The plush wool pile softens the formality of the design, giving the rug a luxurious, velvety presence ideal for large, elegant interiors.

• Exact Size: 11'11"x18'3"
• Weave: Hand Knotted Rug
• Yarn: Wool
• Color: Plum, Ivory, Aqua, Blue, Taupe, Blush, Green, Multi,
• Origin: India
• Pile Height: 0.75 inch
• Condition: Pre-Owned
• Condition Description: Vintage in excellent condition
• Rug#: AOR20252
• Kpsi: 200

Story Behind the Art: Indo-Kerman rugs are finely hand-knotted creations from India that reinterpret the refined court traditions of historic Kerman, Iran, a celebrated Persian weaving center once favored by Safavid royalty. Known for its graceful floral bouquets and the iconic vase motif—often depicted as an urn overflowing with blossoms symbolizing fertility and the paradise garden—Kerman design has long represented elegance and balance. Indian interpretations of these rugs rose to international prominence during the mid-twentieth century, especially in the United States, where weavers softened the color palettes and opened up the fields to align with modern interior tastes while preserving the classical spirit of the originals.