{"product_id":"rubyred-handknotted-wool-aor21234","title":"Ruby Red, Aqua 9'3\"x11'11\" Persian Kerman Floral Medallion Vintage Hand Knotted Wool Oriental Area Rug","description":"In excellent vintage condition and fully restored for everyday use, this hand knotted wool Persian Kerman rug from Iran showcases the refined elegance and intricate craftsmanship long associated with the Kerman weaving tradition. The richly colored ruby red field immediately highlights the elaborate navy and ivory central medallion accented with warm peach detailing and delicate scrolling arabesques that expand outward with graceful symmetry. Encircling the medallion is a soft aqua-toned inner field filled with an intricate all-over floral lattice composed of palmettes, botanical sprays, and winding vine work that gives the surface remarkable depth and movement. Matching corner spandrels echo the medallion structure and reinforce the balanced architectural layout characteristic of classic Persian Kerman rugs. Multiple guard borders frame a wider tan main border decorated with flowing floral vines and ornamental motifs in navy and muted blue tones, completing the layered decorative composition. Hand knotted using handspun wool on a wool foundation, the rug offers a dense luxurious pile with substantial weight and crisp design clarity. The use of natural vegetable dyes creates rich tonal variation and warmth throughout the field, enhancing the authentic vintage character impossible to replicate with synthetic coloration. Professionally cleaned and restored, this Persian Kerman rug combines collectible artistry with practical durability for sophisticated interiors.\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eExact Size: 9'3\"x11'11\"\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWeave: Hand Knotted Rug\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eYarn: Wool\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eColor: Ruby Red, Aqua, Navy, Tan, Peach, Blue, Multi\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOrigin: Iran\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePile Height: 0.3 inch\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCondition: Pre-Owned \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCondition Description: Vintage in excellent condition. Professionally cleaned and restored ready to use.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRug#: AOR21234\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\r\n\t\t\t\u003cp\u003eStory Behind the Art: Kerman rugs originate from the historic weaving city of Kerman in southeastern Iran, a region internationally celebrated for producing some of the most refined and artistically sophisticated Persian carpets. Since the Safavid era, Kerman has been renowned for master workshop weaving characterized by intricate floral medallions, scrolling vines, architectural borders, garden scenes, vase motifs, hunting imagery, and elegant boteh patterns woven with remarkable precision. Among the most iconic styles are vase and boteh Kerman rugs, where repeating boteh motifs and decorative vases are layered across richly ornamented floral fields. Celebrated for their fine weave, delicate artistry, and extraordinary range of colors, Kerman rugs often incorporate fifteen to thirty distinct shades within a single composition. Crafted using luxurious wool and exceptional knotting techniques, these masterpieces can take well over a year to complete and remain enduring symbols of Persian craftsmanship and decorative elegance.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"American Oriental Rug","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":50700456657116,"sku":"AOR21234","price":1999.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0662\/1996\/6684\/files\/A21234_20aor.jpg?v=1779878430","url":"https:\/\/americanorientalrug.com\/products\/rubyred-handknotted-wool-aor21234","provider":"americanorientalrug","version":"1.0","type":"link"}