{"product_id":"elaheh-antique-persian-kerman-carpet","title":"Antique Persian Kerman Carpet — 1910s | 11'3\" x 14'2\"","description":"\u003cp class=\"pl-intro\"\u003eThe \u003cstrong\u003eElaheh\u003c\/strong\u003e is an antique Persian Kerman carpet woven circa the 1910s, anchored by an oversized center medallion with a scalloped trefoil contour, adorned at either end by double-tiered finials atop an open, abrashed ground. Woven in Persia, this piece is now well over a century old, its ram's-horn scrolled arabesque corner spandrels directed inward toward the medallion. Part of our \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/leonidascollection.com\/collections\/kerman-rugs\" style=\"color:#764134;\"\u003eKerman collection\u003c\/a\u003e, it represents an exceptional, museum-caliber survivor.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003c!-- ===== QUICK SUMMARY (INTENT-LED) ===== --\u003e\n\u003csection class=\"pl-summary\"\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eOrigin:\u003c\/strong\u003e Kerman, Persia (Iran)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAge:\u003c\/strong\u003e Antique, circa 1910s\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eType:\u003c\/strong\u003e Area Rug\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eConstruction:\u003c\/strong\u003e Hand-knotted wool\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePile:\u003c\/strong\u003e Natural wool\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eUse:\u003c\/strong\u003e Indoor\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSize:\u003c\/strong\u003e 11'3\" x 14'2\"\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eEach rug is handcrafted and unique. Variations in dye saturation, weave density, and slight contour to shape are natural characteristics of antique handmade rugs and reflect authenticity rather than imperfection.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/section\u003e\n\n\u003chr class=\"pl-hr\"\u003e\n\u003cstyle\u003e\n  .pl-hr{\n    border: 0;\n    border-top: 0.7px solid currentColor;\n    opacity: 0.2;\n    margin: 12px 0;\n  }\n  @media (prefers-color-scheme: dark){\n    .pl-hr{ opacity: 0.85; }\n  }\n\n  details.pl-row{ margin:0; padding:0; }\n\n  summary.pl-row-summary{\n    list-style:none;\n    cursor:pointer;\n    display:flex;\n    align-items:center;\n    justify-content:space-between;\n    gap:14px;\n    padding:0;\n    margin:0;\n  }\n  summary.pl-row-summary::-webkit-details-marker{ display:none; }\n\n  .pl-row-title{\n    margin:0;\n    padding:0;\n    line-height:1;\n    letter-spacing:0.02em;\n    text-transform:none;\n    font-weight:400;\n  }\n\n  .pl-row-icon{\n    font-size:22px;\n    line-height:1;\n    font-weight:200;\n  }\n  .pl-row-icon::before{ content:\"+\"; }\n  details[open] \u003e summary .pl-row-icon::before{ content:\"−\"; }\n\n  .pl-row-content{\n    padding:12px 0 14px;\n    margin:0;\n  }\n\n  .pl-row-content ul{\n    margin:0;\n    padding-left:18px;\n    line-height:1.7;\n  }\n  .pl-row-content li{ margin:6px 0; }\n\u003c\/style\u003e\n\n\u003c!-- DESCRIPTION --\u003e\n\u003cdetails class=\"pl-row\"\u003e\n\u003csummary class=\"pl-row-summary\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"h5 pl-row-title\"\u003eDescription\u003c\/span\u003e \u003cspan class=\"pl-row-icon\" aria-hidden=\"true\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/summary\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"pl-row-content\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Elaheh's oversized center medallion has a scalloped trefoil contour, marked at either end by double-tiered finials that add height and structure to the composition. Ram's-horn scrolled arabesque corner spandrels are directed inward toward the medallion, sitting atop an open, abrashed ground. For more on medallion and spandrel motifs, see our \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/leonidascollection.com\/blogs\/learn\/common-rug-motifs-explained\" style=\"color:#764134;\"\u003eguide to common rug motifs\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe main border features a lotus flower cross-section interconnected with meandering vine throughout, framing the field with organic continuity. The palette is soft and neutral: beige, sand, sandalwood, dusty sky blue, navy blue, antique ivory, pale coffee brown, dusty denim blue, and dusty powder blue. Explore more Kerman pieces in our \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/leonidascollection.com\/blogs\/learn\/best-rug-styles-for-collectors#kerman\" style=\"color:#764134;\"\u003eguide to the best rug styles for collectors\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAt 11'3\" x 14'2\", the Elaheh is a grand, gallery-scale piece, ideal for formal living rooms and dining rooms where its exceptional age and scale can be fully appreciated.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/details\u003e\n\n\u003chr class=\"pl-hr\"\u003e\n\u003c!-- HISTORY --\u003e\n\u003cdetails class=\"pl-row\"\u003e\n\u003csummary class=\"pl-row-summary\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"h5 pl-row-title\"\u003eHistory\u003c\/span\u003e \u003cspan class=\"pl-row-icon\" aria-hidden=\"true\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/summary\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"pl-row-content\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eKerman, in southeastern Persia, is one of the country's most celebrated weaving centers, historically renowned for exceptional design sophistication, fine knotting, and a distinctive palette favoring soft, layered neutrals over the deeper saturated tones common elsewhere in Persian weaving. Kerman workshops were particularly known for elaborate medallion and vine-work compositions like the lotus and meandering vine border seen here.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWoven circa the 1910s, the Elaheh is a rare and well-preserved example of this tradition, now well over a century old. Browse more pieces from this tradition in our \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/leonidascollection.com\/collections\/kerman-rugs\" style=\"color:#764134;\"\u003eKerman collection\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/details\u003e\n\n\u003chr class=\"pl-hr\"\u003e\n\u003c!-- ABOUT THE NAME --\u003e\n\u003cdetails class=\"pl-row\"\u003e\n\u003csummary class=\"pl-row-summary\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"h5 pl-row-title\"\u003eAbout the Name\u003c\/span\u003e \u003cspan class=\"pl-row-icon\" aria-hidden=\"true\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/summary\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"pl-row-content\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eElaheh\u003c\/strong\u003e means \"goddess\" in Persian.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe name reflects the rug's commanding scale and its exceptional age—a piece that has presided over interiors for well over a century, carrying itself with the quiet authority its namesake implies.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eElaheh captures the Kerman tradition at its most majestic: soft in palette, grand in scale, and remarkably enduring.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/details\u003e\n\n\u003chr class=\"pl-hr\"\u003e\n\u003c!-- MATERIALS --\u003e\n\u003cdetails class=\"pl-row\"\u003e\n\u003csummary class=\"pl-row-summary\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"h5 pl-row-title\"\u003eMaterials \u0026amp; Composition\u003c\/span\u003e \u003cspan class=\"pl-row-icon\" aria-hidden=\"true\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/summary\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"pl-row-content\"\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePrimary material:\u003c\/strong\u003e Natural wool\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eConstruction:\u003c\/strong\u003e Hand-knotted\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDye method:\u003c\/strong\u003e Traditional dyes with abrash\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFoundation:\u003c\/strong\u003e Traditional woven foundation\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCondition:\u003c\/strong\u003e Antique condition — see Condition Details\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/details\u003e\n\n\u003chr class=\"pl-hr\"\u003e\n\u003c!-- CONDITION --\u003e\n\u003cdetails class=\"pl-row\"\u003e\n\u003csummary class=\"pl-row-summary\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"h5 pl-row-title\"\u003eCondition Details\u003c\/span\u003e \u003cspan aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"pl-row-icon\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/summary\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"pl-row-content\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eGiven its exceptional age, this rug shows areas of wear to pile, knot heads, and foundation. Most original side cord selvages are intact or have been sympathetically restored, and sides and ends are fully secured.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOne end measures 10'11\", while the opposing end measures 11'3\". This variation is within normal margins for hand-knotted rugs of this type, age, and size.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSome localized areas have received professional color correction, a common and accepted restoration practice for antique pieces of this caliber.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRecently professionally cleaned and ready for immediate in-home use.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/details\u003e\n\n\u003chr class=\"pl-hr\"\u003e\n\u003c!-- CARE --\u003e\n\u003cdetails class=\"pl-row\"\u003e\n\u003csummary class=\"pl-row-summary\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"h5 pl-row-title\"\u003eCare Instructions\u003c\/span\u003e \u003cspan class=\"pl-row-icon\" aria-hidden=\"true\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/summary\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"pl-row-content\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eVacuum gently using suction only. Avoid rotating brushes or beater bars.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eUse a quality rug pad to reduce movement and provide support.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRotate periodically to encourage even wear. For deep cleaning, consult a professional experienced with antique Persian carpets.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/details\u003e\n\n\u003chr class=\"pl-hr\"\u003e\n\u003c!-- FAQ --\u003e\n\u003cdetails class=\"pl-row\"\u003e\n\u003csummary class=\"pl-row-summary\" style=\"margin-bottom: -1.7em;\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"h5 pl-row-title\"\u003eFAQ\u003c\/span\u003e \u003cspan class=\"pl-row-icon\" aria-hidden=\"true\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/summary\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"pl-row-content\" style=\"margin-top: 2em;\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIs this rug one of a kind?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eYes. Antique Kerman weavings like the Elaheh are unique in drawing, dye variation, and wear pattern, and are exceptionally rare at this age.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHas this rug had color correction?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eYes, some localized areas have received professional color correction, a common and accepted conservation practice for antique rugs of this caliber.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhy do the two ends measure differently?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eA 4\" variation between ends is normal for hand-knotted rugs of this age and size, and does not affect the rug's use or lay-flat quality.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta content=\"Rugs \u0026amp; Antique Area Rugs\" itemprop=\"category\"\u003e \u003cmeta content=\"Wool\" itemprop=\"material\"\u003e \u003cmeta content=\"Hand-knotted\" itemprop=\"productionMethod\"\u003e \u003cmeta content=\"Kerman, Persia (Iran)\" itemprop=\"origin\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Old New House®","offers":[{"title":"11'3\" x 14'2\"","offer_id":46850143322295,"sku":"ct001762","price":9265.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0735\/7703\/8007\/files\/elaheh-1.jpg?v=1784173210","url":"https:\/\/leonidascollection.com\/products\/elaheh-antique-persian-kerman-carpet","provider":"Leonidas Collection","version":"1.0","type":"link"}