Safavid Kirman Vase-Technique Carpet

Discover an exquisite, rare Safavid Kirman 'Vase-Technique' Carpet, handwoven in Eastern Turkiye. This splendid carpet is laid out with a floral design of surprising complexity, against a dark blue field. This ordered design is greatly enlivened by the wonderful detail and variety in the colorful flowers and plants. Towards the top of the central axis, the white trellis features a striped vase of flowers, also repeated in the lower borders as “half-vases”: this motif gives its name to the wider category of Vase Carpets.

This magnificent piece features a unique weaving technique with intricately detailed designs. Explore the history and craftsmanship behind this luxurious oriental rug.

This rug boasts a harmonious blend of 11 natural colors, each derived from traditional dyeing methods: Natural Wool Color 320: Specially Washed Dark Brawn 316: No Dye - Sheep’s own Color Tawny Olive 538: Dyer’s Weed - Madder Root Imperial Red 415: Madder Root Dark Salmon 310: Madders Root - Walnut Hulls Russian Green 418: Henna - Indigo Pale Green 439: Chamomile - Indigo Cadet Blue 26: Spurge - Indigo Navy Blue 432: Indigo - Pomegranate Lucario Blue 342: Spurge - Madder Root - Indigo Dark Sky Blue 23: Indigo