Persian Kerman rug was hand knotted in Iran and was made of 100% natural wool. This rug has full, wool piles and is in excellent condition. This rug was acquired from a Virginia estate. Beautiful colors made with excellent quality. No holes or repairs, plush and soft. Gorgeous design and a near perfect rectangle. Clean and ready to be enjoyed. Recent embargoes by the U.S. against Iranian goods should cause the value of these rugs to increase. Kerman rugs are one of the most recognizable within the Persian rug category. Kerman is an ancient city, with an incredible history going back over a 1000+ years. Marco Polo was one of the first westerners to view Kerman rugs. A typical pattern for Kerman rugs is a floral in the main border with a central medallion in the field. Kerman rugs are distinctive, desirable - and, if in good condition, valuable. Many of the Kerman rugs produced have at least one feature in common - the Damask rose, whose flower is not only used as a figurative motif incorporated into the rug design.