Kerman is a city located in the central-southern part of Persia, and there is also a province of the same name. This city is known as a center of Persia's ancient textile culture, particularly famous for the "vase" rugs that emerged from the late 16th century to the mid-17th century. These rugs are captivating with their intricate floral patterns and distinctive vase designs.
In the late 19th century, Kerman became a center for the revival of textiles. The rugs produced here were primarily made of wool, though silk was sometimes used.
Between 1860 and 1920, many master weavers and artisans were associated with Kerman. Among them were families spanning three generations, such as the Moussa, Hassan, and Kashem families, as well as three renowned masters with the surname "Khan": Ahmed Khan, Ahmed Ali Khan, and Zaman Khan, along with notable weavers like Ajizola, Ali Reza, and Sheikh Hossein.
From the late 19th century to the early 20th century, European companies ventured into Kerman, with firms like the Castelli brothers and Milani producing high-quality rugs.
In particular, textiles produced in the village of Ravar near Kerman are characterized by dense floral patterns and bulbous designs, with the primary production period being from the early to mid-19th century. Some of these rugs feature replicas of European paintings and the names of their creators. In the early 20th century, Bakhtiari Khan played a significant role as the governor of Kerman province, contributing to the textile culture of Kerman.
In the late 19th century, Kerman became a center for the revival of textiles. The rugs produced here were primarily made of wool, though silk was sometimes used.
Between 1860 and 1920, many master weavers and artisans were associated with Kerman. Among them were families spanning three generations, such as the Moussa, Hassan, and Kashem families, as well as three renowned masters with the surname "Khan": Ahmed Khan, Ahmed Ali Khan, and Zaman Khan, along with notable weavers like Ajizola, Ali Reza, and Sheikh Hossein.
From the late 19th century to the early 20th century, European companies ventured into Kerman, with firms like the Castelli brothers and Milani producing high-quality rugs.
In particular, textiles produced in the village of Ravar near Kerman are characterized by dense floral patterns and bulbous designs, with the primary production period being from the early to mid-19th century. Some of these rugs feature replicas of European paintings and the names of their creators. In the early 20th century, Bakhtiari Khan played a significant role as the governor of Kerman province, contributing to the textile culture of Kerman.