Vintage Persian Kerman Rug striped Afghan weavers adopted those techniques

Afghan weavers adopted those techniques and made them their own

The designs tend toward the geometric and angular

woven by nomadic and semi-nomadic weavers who have maintained their craft across generations

tribal symbols and repeating geometric fields are the vocabulary of this tradition

Sarouk rugs are known to be reliable

Vintage Persian Kerman Rug striped Afghan weavers adopted those techniquesThis rug comes from Kerman, a city that has been weaving since the 15th century and remains one of the most celebrated weaving centres in all of Persia. Sitting deep in the desert of southeastern Iran, its isolation kept its tradition intact for centuries, allowing craftspeople to develop their work without interruption. Marco Polo encountered these rugs on his travels. Shah Abbas I gave them as tribute to the Ottoman Court. Kerman rugs have always