Burnished by time and imbued with history, our unrivaled collection of vintage and antique rugs has been curated with an artist's eye for uncommon beauty, character, quality and provenance. Crafted by generations of nomadic weavers, villagers and historic workshops, each rug is made by hand and tells a unique story of a place and a people, expressing their craft in one-of-a-kind creations. From the royal carpets of Agra to masterful French Aubussons, the jewel motifs of classical Persians to the geometry of Turkish Oushaks, our singular rugs represent the world's finest rug-making traditions. The quintessential Persian carpets, Kerman rugs are prized for their beauty and refinement. They originated in the historic city of Kerman in the 16th-century Safavid era, a golden age of royal commissions and exquisite artistry that generations of artisans have upheld. Hand knotted from exceptionally fine yarn – sometimes in hundreds of knots per square inch – Kerman rugs depict ornate architectural and floral themes, with medallions, gardens, vines and geometric designs rendered in delicate detail.