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Firstly you may like to read “Blind White Fish in Persia”, an account of a scientific search among the “Qainats” for a rare species of small fish.
To “get” Kerman one has to know it is waterless, and fed by the underground streams known as “Qainats”. The qainats are dug manually and are so old they even have their own blind fish, discovered and named by these scientists in 1952. How old must an ecology be to have unique species?
So out of the way is Kerman that it was completely missed by the Mongolian Hordes of Chingiz Khan and Tamerlane which ensured the survival of the ancient qainats. Great trade with India followed and the colours to this day are more like those of the Indian Moghul than Persia.
Weaving is done in small ateliers within the family compound. These ateliers and the associated spinning and dyeing processes are usually quality-controlled and owned by locally royal families in a sort of Marxist feudalism. These few Families, such as Arjomand and Atiyeh, will have warehouses in New York Paris and London. Payment for the weaving is done on a piece work format, within the gender confines of the family home although out of pocket unforeseen expenses are funded by the owner families.
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Our rugs are part of a tradition stretching back thousands of years. Explore our complimentary collection of essays on rug history, dyes, symbolism, weaving traditions and the cultures behind the rugs we sell.
Two generations of the same family, still choosing every rug.
We source each rug individually, with respect for its genuine nature, condition and artistry.
Every rug is professionally washed and checked.
To your door, anywhere in the world.
Want more photos, a video in daylight, or a second opinion on size and colour? We’ve been doing this for fifty years and we’re happy to talk it through.
02 6687 2424 · [email protected]
Or visit our showroom at 11 Byron St, Bangalow.
We photograph our rugs in real rooms and natural light, so you see them as they are. Screens vary, so if you’d like a video or more photos before you decide, just ask.
Preferably sweep with a stiff straw broom. Vacuum only lightly, in the direction of the pile, not against the grain.
Don’t be too precious. Our rugs are pure top-grade wool and virtually indestructible; there are many antique rugs still going strong today. Just stay natural, with no modern chemical cleaners or machines, and return your rug to us for a complete wash every few years.
PS Some rugs enjoy a picnic!
Yes. Call ahead and we’ll have it ready for you at our Bangalow showroom, 11 Byron St.
