Antique Handwoven Carpet, All-over Layout, Wool on Cotton Warp, Kerman, 138 × 206 cm Ref 10200037

This antique Kerman handwoven rug, featuring an all-over design with a pictorial depiction of "Nour Ali Shah", is a living embodiment of the tradition of miniature painting translated into warp and weft—a rug in which every centimeter springs from thought, skill, and refined taste. Made of soft wool with a cotton warp—an authentic choice for pieces that seek both softness and firmness—it measures 138 × 206 cm (4'6" × 6'9") with an area of 2.85 m² (30.68 ft²). Rectangular in format, it suits not only classic, aristocratic settings but any space in search of cultural depth and beauty. The polychrome ground, intelligently balancing warm and cool tones, breathes new life into the composition, elevating it from a mere pattern to a vibrant, dynamic work. A green border, like the frame of a charming garden, encloses a story within the motifs—a narrative that alludes to "Nour Ali Shah", a historical figure—thereby endowing the rug with a distinctive cultural significance.