Kelim Verni
191 × 130 cm
1.004 €
Kelim Verni
968 €
Incl. VAT
188 × 127(2.39 m²)
Hand-woven
New (0-20 Years)
Iran / Persia
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About This Verni
Where it comes from
This is a Verni, a flatweave from the tribal weaving traditions of the Caucasus and northwest Persia, hand-woven in the Sumak technique rather than knotted. 188 x 127 cm (6'2" x 4'2"). Vernis – also written Verneh – are known for bold, clearly drawn pattern and a slightly raised surface, closer to texture than to a flat kilim.
What you see
The field alternates old-rose and ivory grounds, laid out as a grid of small compartments in the garden-panel manner. Each box holds its own bird or animal figure, drawn in mustard-gold, ochre and burnt orange, with small touches of brick red and turquoise, all outlined in dark brown against a pink trellis. Look along the rows and no two figures repeat their pose. A wide ivory border carries a column of brown, gold and pink tribal motifs, held between narrow pink guard stripes set with small stars.
How it was made
Sumak works by wrapping coloured weft around paired warps rather than knotting a pile, building each motif almost like embroidery across the loom. That wrapping raises the surface just enough to give it body, between the flatness of a kilim and the depth of a knotted rug, and it lets a weaver draw with real precision. The weft here carries a little silk alongside the wool, giving the yarn firmness rather than shine. Working freehand, box by box, is why none of the animal figures repeat their pose exactly.
At home
A rug this size suits a hallway, a landing, or the floor beside a bed. The old-rose and ivory grounds warm a pale floor, and mustard and ochre figures hold their own against darker furniture. Underfoot it stays firm and flat, built for footsteps rather than admiration from a distance. As daylight moves across it, the raised Sumak surface catches differently box by box, and there is always another animal to notice.
More on Vernis: origin, making and how to recognise a genuine piece
Product Details
- Rug No.
- 865499
- Size
- 188 × 127 cm (2.39 m²)
- Thickness
- ca. 4 mm
- Craft
- Hand-woven
- Pile
- Wool with Silk
- Warp
- Cotton
- Origin
- Iran / Persia
- Age
- New (0-20 Years)
- Condition
- Perfect★★★★★
- Pattern
- Feldermusterung / Garden-Design
- Weight
- ca. 4 kg
- Stock
- Unique — Only 1
Questions about this rug
Which room is this rug for?
At 188 × 127 cm (2.39 m²) this is a small rug. It works beside a bed, in a reading corner, in front of a fireplace or as a mat by a door. It does not furnish a room; it makes a point in one.
Is this rug hand-knotted?
No — this piece is hand-woven, not knotted. A flatweave has no pile: the pattern comes from warp and weft alone. That makes it thin, light and usable on both sides, and it is a technique in its own right rather than a simpler version of a knotted rug.
How do I care for this rug?
Vacuum regularly, ideally along the weave and without a rotating brush. A flatweave can be turned over, which spreads the wear — flip it once or twice a year. Blot spills at once with clear water and a light cloth, working inwards, and never rub.
Still have a question?
We are in the Hamburg Speicherstadt. Come and see this rug in daylight, or write to us — a person answers.
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Authenticity
Certificate included verifying origin, materials, and craftsmanship.
Ref: 865499
