Antique Kirman Lavar Carpet 4.18m x 3.10m
Located in St. Albans, GB
A fabulous antique Kirman Lavar carpet, woven circa 1910. The design features a large floral
Vintage 1910s Persian Rugs
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Antique Kirman Lavar Carpet 4.18m x 3.10m
Located in St. Albans, GB
A fabulous antique Kirman Lavar carpet, woven circa 1910. The design features a large floral
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$3,410Sale Price|20% Off
W 59.06 in L 94.49 in
Hand-Knotted Wool Rug in Kirman Lavar Style, Circa 1950
Located in Alessandria, Piemonte
Perhaps the most classic carpet: the one with a prayer design. Who hasn't had at least one ? This one, for example, is very suitable in an entrance hall: it invites You to enter a ga...
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nice antique lavar Kirman rug
Located in Saint Ouen, FR
Very beautiful late 19th century Kirman Lavar rug with beautiful decorative and "a thousand
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19th Century Persian Lavar Kirman Rug
Located in Chicago, IL
A late 19th century Persian Kirman rug with an all-over tree-of-life pattern on a beautiful salmon
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Fine Antique Lavar Kirman Rug with Palmettes and Cypresses
Located in Milan, IT
An extremely fine Lavar Kirman rug of early vintage, the cream background being embellished by a
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Antique Oversize Persian Lavar Kirman Rug, circa 1880 16'1 x 22'2
Located in Secaucus, NJ
The detail in this rug is true testament to the artistic merits of Lavar rugs. The central floral
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Antique Lavar Kerman, circa 1880
Located in West Hollywood, CA
Antique Lavar Kerman rug Measurement: 12'8" x 17'.
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Exquisite Aqua Green Antique Laver Kirman Millefleurs Rug
Located in Milan, IT
An extremely finely knotted Lavar Kirman rug of early vintage, distinguished by a rather unique
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Fine Blue Ground Antique Laver Kirman Millefleurs Rug
Located in Milan, IT
A very finely knotted Lavar Kirman workshop rug, characterised by a directional design known as
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$10,912Sale Price|25% Off
W 129 in L 144 in
Late 19th Century Antique Lavar Kerman Rug Squarish Ivory 10'9"x12' Medallion
Located in Carlstadt, NJ
antique carpet. This handcrafted Lavar Kerman natural, is an authentic cranberry dyes oriental rug. This
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Persian Kirman Lavar Distressed Early 20th Century Oriental Rug
By G. None
Located in Katy, TX
Persian Kirman Lavar Distressed. Woven in the 1920s. The rug has gone through the earth-tone safe
Persian Lavar Kirman
Located in Pasadena, CA
Handwoven in first quarter of 20th century. This rug is 11 feet by 24 feet 8 inches, which most likely was commissioned for a unique sized room. The repeating large-scale medallions ...
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A Lavar Kirman Carpet
Located in New York, NY
The oversize central floral medallion on the ivory field flanked by crimson spandrels is within a palmette border.
Late 19th Century Antique Persian Lavar Kirman Rug
Located in Louisville, KY
An antique Persian Lavar Kirman rug, circa 1880.
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Late 19th Century Persian Lavar Kerman
Located in Atlanta, GA
This is a beautiful large room size antique hand-knotted rug from the infamous Lavar Kerman in Iran
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Antique Lavar Kerman Rug, circa 1920s
Located in San Mateo, CA
This is an antique hand-knotted Persian rug, made in Lavar, Kerman, Iran, circa 1920. It is wool
Wool, Cotton
Large Antique Hand-Knotted Persian Lavar Kerman Rug
Located in Atlanta, GA
This is a fabulouslate 19th century large antique hand-knotted Persian Lavar Kerman rug . It has an
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Late 19th Century Antique Persian Lavar Kerman Rug
Located in Atlanta, GA
This is a beautiful and hard to find mid-size antique hand-knotted Persian Lavar Kerman rug. It has
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Late 19th Century Hand Knotted Wool Antique Persian Lavar Kerman Rug
Located in Atlanta, GA
This is a beautiful large hand-knotted antique Persian Lavar Kerman. The rug has an intricate
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W 178 in L 248 in
Antique Persian Lavar Kerman Rug with Floral All-Over Design Extremely Detailed
Located in Evanston, IL
This mint condition Lavar Kerman is well over 125 years old with an elaborate pattern of floral
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Antique Persian Kermanshah Rug
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Laver Kirman (also known as Lavar Kerman and Ravar Kerman) and Kermanshah carpets are part of the
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Antique Persian Kermanshah Rug
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Laver Kirman (also known as Lavar Kerman and Ravar Kerman) and Kermanshah carpets are part of the
Antique Kirman Lavar Carpet 3.00m x 2.45m
Located in St. Albans, GB
A fabulous antique Kirman Lavar carpet, woven circa 1910. This carpet features an allover floral
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Unbelievable 19th Century Pictorial Kirman Lavar "Dance of the Nymphs" Rug
Located in Chicago, IL
An unbelievable late 19th century Persian pictorial Kirman Lavar rug depicting the "Dance of the
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Antique Kirman Lavar Carpet
Located in St. Albans, GB
A fabulous antique Kerman Lavar carpet, handwoven circa 1910 featuring an allover floral design on
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Handmade Persian Kirman Lavar Rug, 1980s
Located in Casale Monferrato, IT
Beautiful 20th century ( 1980s circa) persian kirman rug handmade in wool. This fantastic rug it
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Antique Kirman Lavar Carpet 3.40m x 2.55m
Located in St. Albans, GB
A stunning antique Kirman carpet, hand woven circa 1910. The design features a large indigo
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Antique Navy Blue and Gold Floral Persian Kirman Rug, circa 1920s-1930s
Located in New York, NY
include the finer Kirman Lavar style with garden, tree-of-life, vase, and all-over millefleur designs, or
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Persian Lavar Kirman Carpet
Located in Dublin, NH
Color, scale, detail, and execution are each expertly employed to achieve this fantastic Kirman
19th Century Lavar Kirman Prayer Rug
Located in Chicago, IL
A beautiful late 19th century Persian Lavar Kirman prayer rug with a wonderful densely woven tree
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Wonderful Large Antique Lavar Kirman Rug
Located in Saint Ouen, FR
Very beautiful large fine rug with nice floral design and beautiful colors, entirely and finely hand knotted with wool velvet on cotton foundation.
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Incredible Early 20th Century Lavar Kirman Rug
Located in Chicago, IL
An incredible early 20th century Persian Lavar Kirman rug with an absolutely stunning all-over tree
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Incredible Early 20th Century Lavar Kirman Rug
Located in Chicago, IL
An incredible and mesmerizing early 20th century Persian Lavar Kirman rug with one of the most
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Fine Antique White Ground Lavar Kirman Rug
Located in Milan, IT
An extremely fine Lavar Kirman rug of early vintage, the cream background being embellished by a
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Unbelievable Early 20th Century Lavar Kirman Rug
Located in Chicago, IL
An unbelievable and extraordinary early 20th century Persian Lavar Kirman rug with a brilliant tree
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Early 20th Century Persian Lavar Kirman Rug
Located in Chicago, IL
A striking early 20th century Persian Lavar Kirman rug with an all-over mirrored floral pattern
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Fine Antique Lavar Kirman Rug with Millefleurs Design
Located in Milan, IT
-century workshop weavings from the city of Kirman. This fine antique Lavar Kirman rug exquisitely woven
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Fine Antique Lavar Kirman Rug Depicting a Flowering Vase in a Niche
Located in Milan, IT
An extremely fine Kirman rug of the Lavar type, distinguished by a directional design consisting of
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Antique Lavar Kirman Oriental Rug Mat, Floral Design, Circa 1920
Located in Big Flats, NY
An antique Lavar Kirman oriental rug mat offers wool construction with floral design, c1920
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Lavar
Located in New York, NY
workshops, such as Atiyeh, that specialized in producing later adaptations of Persian Lavar Kirman rugs
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Antique Lavar Kerman
Located in Atlanta, GA
This Antique Lavar Kerman from the late nineteenth century is remarkably crafted with a highly
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19th Century Lavar Rug
Located in Chicago, IL
A gorgeous 19th century Persian Lavar rug with an expertly rendered tree-of-life pattern with
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Lavar Kerman Runner
Located in New York, NY
An exquisite long and narrow late 19th century lavar kerman runner. Laver Kirman (also known as
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Antique Persian Lavar Kerman Rug
Located in New York, NY
An antique Persian Lavar Kerman carpet from the first quarter of the 20th century.
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Antique Persian Lavar Kerman Rug
Located in New York, NY
An antique Persian Lavar Kerman rug. This is a genuine pre-1900 antique Lavar Kerman with an
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Antique Kerman Lavar Persian Rug
Located in New York, NY
Known for their scrolling curvilinear patterns, weavers in Kerman and Lavar excel in the production
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Colorful Persian Lavar Kerman Carpet
Located in New York, NY
This attractively toned SE Persian city carpet displays a very wide palette of yellow, sand, cochineal red, rose, various blues, teal and pistachio in the field and navy elaborate la...
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Antique Persian Lavar Kerman Mansion Carpet
Located in New York, NY
Lavar Kermans are of higher quality and this mansion carpet is an fine example with a navy field
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Oversized Antique Lavar Kerman Carpet, circa 1900s
Located in New York, NY
This well-woven SE Persian urban carpet may be a product of the famous Lavar town workshops near
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Unusual Antique Tree of Life Lavar Kerman
Located in Evanston, IL
Unusual tree of life Persian Lavar Kerman carpet, circa 1920. This exquisite antique Kerman is
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Large Persian Kerman Lavar Red Wool Hand-Knotted Rug
Located in Plainview, NY
A luxurious and large Kerman Lavar rug—a masterpiece meticulously hand-knotted with the finest
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Zabihi Collection 19th Century Lavar Kerman Mat Mini Rug
Located in New York, NY
Late 19th Century worn Persian Lavar Kerman traditional mat size rug. Measures: 1'9" x 2'4" The
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Large Antique Persian Lavar Kerman Rug with Blooming Central Medallion
Located in Atlanta, GA
Lavar Kerman Antique rug from Persia with vibrant jewel tones and Floral Medallion Design, rug 19
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Classic Antique Lavar Kerman Large Persian Rug with amazing intricacy
Located in Atlanta, GA
Classic Antique Lavar Kerman Large Persian Rug with amazing intricacy. rug / S12-0903, Traditional
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Hand Knotted Oversized Signed Antique Persian Lavar Kerman Oriental Rug
Located in Carlstadt, NJ
This is a truly genuine one-of-a-kind hand knotted oversized signed antique Persian Lavar Kerman
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Antique Colorful Persian Lavar Kerman Carpet, Colorful Palette, Center Medallion
Located in New York, NY
'Lavar' quality refers to SE Persian urban Kermans with particularly fine weaves, elaborate and
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8'8" x 11' Persian Lavar Kerman Carpet, circa 1920
Located in Evanston, IL
To the south east of Persia is the city of Kerman and to the north of Kerman is the village of laver or raver which has a rug weaving history at least as long as that of Kerman. Duri...
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1890s Antique Handmade Persian Lavar Kerman Rug - 13'7" x 19'4"
Located in Carlstadt, NJ
an original antique Lavar Kerman oriental rug. This rare piece has been built for months and months
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Antique Persian Lavar Kerman Rug with Large Medallion and intricate design
Located in Atlanta, GA
Antique Persian Lavar Kerman Rug with Large Medallion and intricate design, N15-0601, Persian Lavar
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Antique Persian Lavar Kerman Vase Design with Birds Hand Knotted Oriental Rug
Located in Carlstadt, NJ
This is a truly genuine one-of-a-kind antique Persian Lavar Kerman vase design with birds hand
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Hand-Woven Wool Late 19th Century Lavar Kerman Rug South East Persia
Located in West Hollywood, CA
This traditional handwoven Persian Lavar Kerman rug has a gorgeous ivory cream field of dense
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W 106 in L 144 in
Light-Toned Antique Persian Lavar Kerman Rug with All-Over Vining Flowers Design
Located in Atlanta, GA
Floral antique Kerman Lavar rug from Persia in ivory, gray, and light blue, rug en-176453, country
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Large Antique Lavar Kerman Rug with Blossoming Floral Motifs in Cream and Blue
Located in Atlanta, GA
Antique Lavar Kerman rug with blossoming floral motifs in cream, tan and blue, rug dd-1, country of
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Nazmiyal Silk & Wool Antique Persian Kerman Lavar Rug. Size: 10' 6" x 15' 3"
By Kerman
Located in New York, NY
Extremely Fine Large Size Silk and Wool Antique Persian Lavar Kerman Rug, Country of Origin / Rug
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Antique Distressed Kirman Lavar Rug
Located in Saint Ouen, FR
Beautiful distressed late 19th century fine rug with nice floral central medallion design and natural colors with green, pink and yellow, entirely and finely hand knotted with wool v...
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Antique Persian Navy Blue Floral Kirman Runner Rug, circa 1920s
Located in New York, NY
include the finer Kirman Lavar style with garden, tree-of-life, vase, and all-over millefleur designs, or
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Antique Persian Blue and Ivory Floral Kirman Rug circa 1930-1940s
Located in New York, NY
include the finer Kirman Lavar style with garden, tree-of-life, vase, and all-over millefleur designs, or
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Make a bold statement in a living room or bedroom by incorporating vintage Persian rugs in your home decor.
A Persian carpet lends an aura of prestige to any room, even today. The fascination with Persian rugs dates at least as far back as the 4th century B.C., when historian Xenophon referred to the “soft rugs on which the Persians sit.” For centuries, Iran (modern-day Persia) has been known for the craftsmanship, intricate patterns and artistry of its carpets, which have found their way into households and museums around the world.
Although they have many imitators, real Persian rugs are made only in Iran and are easily recognized by their vibrant colors and elegant patterns.
Traditional, or antique, Persian rugs are what most people identify as “authentic.” Hand-made, they are very durable and, if properly cared for, can be passed down from generation to generation. Modern Persians, on the other hand, are often machine-made. Today’s carpets, Iranian or otherwise, can’t possibly match the level of craftsmanship that prevailed centuries ago, so historical Persian carpets will always be admired and highly valued.
Although the machine-aided production process is much faster and cheaper, the resulting rugs typically do not have the same quality or lifespan as handwoven ones, so traditional options are considered better investments.
To distinguish between the two, look for imperfections. Because traditional Persian rugs are handwoven, you will likely see small flaws on the front and back. With a machine-made imitation, on the other hand, you will probably not find stitching glitches, and the back will have a mesh or plastic covering.
Antique rugs are handmade from the finest materials, including wool, silk or cotton — never synthetic fibers. The fibers used in antique rugs are colored using natural dyes derived from insects and plants and woven into bold designs that reflect Iran’s culture and history. Since Persian tribes traditionally raised and herded sheep, wool was the most common material. The fiber has many advantages: It is fire-resistant and dries much more quickly than cotton. Also, because of its natural elasticity, it is more durable than cotton or silk. Regarded as works of art, Persian rugs can take months or years to complete.
The different types of Persian rugs are named for the cities, villages and regions where they’re made. Kashan rugs, for example, woven in the north-central Iranian city of Kashan, are considered among the finest city rugs, distinguished by curvilinear motifs like palmettos, leaves and arabesques. Nains have high knot counts, an indication of high quality, and generally employ pink, blue and ivory hues, while Tabriz rugs — created by weavers in the northwestern Iranian city of Tabrīz (or Tabriz) — mostly have floral and garden patterns.
When shopping for vintage Persian rugs, you'll want to consider color, size and more — for a history of these rugs and tips on how to style yours, visit our guide to these woven creations today.
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