Antique Persian Lavar Kirman Rug, 19th Century
Located in Dublin, NH
Antique Persian Lavar Kirman Carpet Rug, 19th Century This elegant carpet was woven in the
Antique 19th Century Persian Persian Rugs
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Antique Persian Lavar Kirman Rug, 19th Century
Located in Dublin, NH
Antique Persian Lavar Kirman Carpet Rug, 19th Century This elegant carpet was woven in the
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Late 19th Century Lavar Kirman Carpet, 10'3" × 13'5"
Located in Dublin, NH
Antique Lavar Kirman Carpet, Late 19th Century, 10'3" × 13'5" Additional Information: Dimensions
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Early 20th Century Persian Pictorial Lavar Kirman Depicting Princess Qajar
Located in Chicago, IL
Early 20th Century Persian Pictorial Lavar Kirman rug depicting Taj al-Saltaneh (1884 – January 25
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$8,500
W 54.34 in L 76.78 in
Antique Lavar Kerman Old Medallion Rug Hand Knotted Kirman Persian Carpet
Located in Tokyo, JP
This is an Antique Lavar Kirman Medallion Carpet from the Kirman region with a rare and beautiful
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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 Rug
Located in New York, NY
Finely woven, this Lavar quality large scatter from the famous SE Persian rug weaving center of
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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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Antique Persian Lavar Kerman Carpet
Located in New York, NY
Lavar Kermans often show all-over patterns such as this with an ivory ground and ragged rosettes in
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Antique Persian Lavar Kerman Rug
Located in New York, NY
An antique Persian Lavar Kerman carpet from the turn of the 20th century.
Cotton, Wool
Zabihi Collection Traditional Lavar Kerman Rug
Located in New York, NY
An early 20th century Persian Lavar Kerman traditional rug. Accents in wine, blue, green and brown
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Antique Lavar Kerman Carpet, circa 1900s
Located in New York, NY
Of lavar quality, this well-woven SE Persian urban carpet displays a pendanted charcoal medallion
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1880 Antique Persian Lavar Kerman Rug
Located in Carlstadt, NJ
carpet. This handcrafted Persian Lavar Kerman good condition, is an original oversize oriental rug. This
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19th Century Lavar Rug Depicting Bahram Gur
Located in Chicago, IL
An incredibly important late 19th century Persian Pictorial Lavar Kirman rug depicting the 5th
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Antique Persian Kerman Lavar Rug Carpet, circa 1900
Located in Secaucus, NJ
-over patterns: the “Lavar” type. Kirman carpets are known for their wide color palettes and complex
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Late 19th Century Lavar Kerman Carpet
Located in Closter, NJ
The city and province of Kerman is geographically isolated in the great desert of southern Persia. An industry of both shawl and carpet production has flourished there since the Safa...
Wool, Cotton
Antique Persian Floral Lavar Rug, circa 1880s-1900s
Located in New York, NY
The carpets produced in Lavar are often included in the general category of Kerman rugs (as Lavar
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Zabihi Collection 19th Century Large Lavar Kirmanshah Antique Rug
Located in New York, NY
An authentic one of a kind lavar Kirmanshah rug. 10'9'' x 16'6'' The color palette of Laver
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Antique Early 20th Century Persian Lavar Kerman Carpet
Located in Closter, NJ
The city and province of Kerman is geographically isolated in the great desert of southern Persia. An industry of both shawl and carpet production has flourished there since the Safa...
Wool, Cotton
Antique Late 19th Century Persian Lavar Kerman Rug
Located in Closter, NJ
The city and province of Kerman is geographically isolated in the great desert of southern Persia. An industry of both shawl and carpet production has flourished there since the Safa...
Wool, Cotton
Antique Late 19th Century Persian Lavar Kerman Rug
Located in Closter, NJ
The city and province of Kerman is geographically isolated in the great desert of southern Persia. An industry of both shawl and carpet production has flourished there since the Safa...
Wool, Cotton
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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Antique Persian Lavar Kerman Medallion Rug With Intricate Design
Located in Atlanta, GA
Antique Persian Lavar Kerman Rug With Intricate Medallion Design. Keivan Woven Arts / Rug/C-0715
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Early 20th Century Handmade Persian Lavar Kerman Accent Rug
Located in New York, NY
An antique Persian Lavar Kerman accent rug handmade during the early 20th century. Measures: 4
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Antique Kerman Lavar Red and Brown Persian Floral Rug
Located in Long Island City, NY
This antique Kerman Lavar Persian floral rug has a unique orientation in its field. From 1880-1900
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Galerie Shabab Collection Mid-20th Century Persian Lavar Kerman Runner
Located in New York, NY
A wool pile on a cotton foundation. This mid-20th century Persian Lavar Kerman runner exemplifies
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Early 20th Century Handmade Persian Lavar Kerman Gallery Carpet
Located in New York, NY
An antique Persian Lavar Kerman gallery carpet handmade during the early 20th century. Measures
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Galerie Shabab Collection Early 20th Century Persian Lavar Kerman Rug
Located in New York, NY
An early 20th century Persian Lavar Kerman rug, this finely detailed small-format piece reflects
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Galerie Shabab Collection Early 20th Century Persian Lavar Kerman Rug
Located in New York, NY
An early 20th century Persian Lavar Kerman rug, this elegant small-format piece exemplifies the
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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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Zabihi Collection Mid 19th Century Lavar Kerman Pictorial Rug
Located in New York, NY
Rare worn Mid 19th Century worn Persian Lavar Kerman with a pair of pictorial motif rugs that were
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Antique Persian Lavar Kerman Rug, Allover Field, circa 1900s
Located in New York, NY
Possibly from Lavar, reputed to have woven finer antique Kermans, the figure/ground reversing
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Finely Woven Antique Persian Lavar Kerman Rug, circa 1900s
Located in New York, NY
Of higher "Lavar" quality, this SE Persian workshop carpet with a medium-fine weave on cotton
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$6,000Sale Price|20% Off
W 49 in L 80 in
Zabihi Collection Lavar Kerman Collectible Caliber 19th century Rug
Located in New York, NY
A late 19th century Persian Lavar Kerman rug 4'1'' x 6'8'' The province and city of Kerman in
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1900s Finely Woven Persian Lavar Kerman Rug, Allover Field
Located in New York, NY
This Persian city carpet shows a central navy clawed and pendanted medallion, with lateral en suite half medallions and smaller stepped floral lozenges, all on a cream ground with cl...
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$11,120Sale Price|20% Off
W 135 in L 203 in
The Garden Eternal: A Vintage Persian Lavar Kerman Rug Masterpiece
Located in Dallas, TX
78342 Rare Vintage Persian Lavar Kerman Rug, 11'03 x 16'11. The Garden Eternal: A Vintage Persian
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$27,000
W 118 in L 208 in
RugsOnNet Fine Large Antique Ivory 19th Century Persian Lavar Kerman Rug Carpet
Located in New York, NY
Late 19th Century Persian Lavar Kirman Carpet ( 9'10" x 17'4" - 300 x 530 ) Antique Large Kerman
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Galerie Shabab Collection Early 20th Century Persian Lavar Kerman Throw Rug
Located in New York, NY
This early 20th century Persian Lavar Kerman rug, measuring 3' 0" x 4' 10", features a finely drawn
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Amazing Antique Persian Lavar Kerman Carpet, Mansion Carpet, circa 1900s
Located in New York, NY
Lavar makes some of the best SE Persian Kerman carpets and here is a particularly large piece with
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Galerie Shabab Collection Early 20th Century Persian Lavar Kerman Throw Rug
Located in New York, NY
An antique Persian Lavar Kerman rug. This beige-tan field Kerman displays a boteh, vase and winged
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Galerie Shabab Collection Early 20th Century Persian Lavar Kerman Throw Rug
Located in New York, NY
An antique Persian Lavar Kerman throw rug. The five offset rows of botehs each enclosing bent tip
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Galerie Shabab Collection Mid-20th Century Persian Lavar Kerman Accent Rug
Located in New York, NY
A vintage Persian Lavar Kerman accent rug handmade during the mid-20th century. Measures: 4' 7" x
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Very Fine Antique Persian Lavar Kerman Rug with Intricate Floral Design
Located in Atlanta, GA
Ornately detailed antique Persian Lavar Kerman rug replicating trees, branches and birds in a
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$78,000Sale Price|56% Off
W 156 in L 232 in
Oversized Antique 19th Century Kerman Lavar Rug With Exquisite Floral Motifs
Located in Morristown, NJ
An outstanding large 19th C. Kerman Lavar rug featuring a prominent central medallion with
Wool, Cotton
$41,800
W 143 in L 224 in
Classic Colorful Antique Large Lavar Kerman Persian Rug in Salmon Background
Located in Atlanta, GA
Classic Colorful Antique Large Lavar Kerman Persian Rug in Salmon Background Antique Lavar
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$44,800Sale Price|20% Off
W 140 in L 228 in
Antique Kerman Lavar Blue & Red Wool All-Over Floral Pattern Rug
Located in Long Island City, NY
This antique Kerman Lavar Persian has an all-over floral pattern with a traditional style. From
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$11,088Sale Price|20% Off
W 134 in L 173 in
Vintage Jewel-Tone Persian Floral Lavar Kerman Carpet, 11'02 x 14'05
Located in Dallas, TX
90015 Vintage Persian Lavar Kerman Rug, 11'02 x 14'05. This hand-knotted wool vintage Persian Lavar
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$21,599Sale Price|20% Off
W 77 in L 102 in
Antique Persian Lavar Kerman Oriental Carpet, Handmade, White, Navy, Jewel Tone
Located in Port Washington, NY
The Lavar Kerman Rug from Persia, dating to around 1850, is a striking example of 19th-century
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Antique Persian Lavar Kerman Rug with Refined Allover Pattern in Soft Green
Located in Atlanta, GA
Measures: 7'11 x 10'0 Antique Persian Lavar Kerman Rug with Refined Allover Pattern in Soft Green
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The Collector’s Choice: Late 19th Century Persian Lavar Kerman Palace Rug
Located in Dallas, TX
77622 Rare Late 19th Century Antique Persian Lavar Kerman Rug, 14'00 x 20'02. From the heart of
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$25,600
W 124 in L 174 in
Antique 19th Century Persian Lavar Kerman Rug With Floral Medallion With Pink
Located in Atlanta, GA
Persian Lavar Kirman and an impressive work of Art.
Wool
$11,088Sale Price|20% Off
W 120 in L 169 in
Late 19th Century Antique Persian Lavar Kerman Rug with Traditional Style
Located in Dallas, TX
73582 Late 19th Century Antique Persian Lavar Kerman Rug, 10'00 x 14'01. Woven at the confluence of
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$52,000
W 198 in L 270 in
1880s Navy Multicolor Antique Persian Kerman Lavar Carpet 16'6" x 22'6" Wool Rug
Located in New York, NY
19th Century Persian Kerman Lavar Carpet ( 16'6" x 22'6" - 503 x 685 ) As with many large Lavar
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$45,000Sale Price|25% Off
W 162 in L 216 in
Large Antique Persian Lavar Kerman Rug with intricate Design 13'6 x 18'
Located in Atlanta, GA
Large Antique Persian Lavar Kerman Rug with Blooming Central Medallion. Keivan Woven Arts / Lavar
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Antique Persian Lavar Kerman Large Gallery Rug with All-Over Floral Design
Located in Atlanta, GA
Antique Persian Lavar Kerman Large Gallery Rug with All-Over Floral Design. Keivan Woven Arts / rug
Wool
$8,528Sale Price|20% Off
W 49 in L 80 in
Antique Kerman Lavar Pink and Beige Wool Persian Rug by Rug & Kilim
Located in Long Island City, NY
Kerman Lavar piece utilizes a combination of lotus palmette motifs with jubilant, forgiving beige and
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$3,120Sale Price|35% Off
W 51 in L 82 in
Detailed Antique Persian Lavar Kerman Rug with Floral Design in Ivory Background
Located in Atlanta, GA
Ornately detailed antique Persian Lavar Kerman rug with fldral Design, rug E-0905, country of
Wool
$135,000
W 162 in L 259 in
Very Large Antique Persian Distressed Lavar Kerman Rug In Large Scale Design
Located in Atlanta, GA
Very Large Antique finely woven Persian Lavar Kerman Rug In Large Scale Design. Large antique
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Antique and vintage Kirman rugs and carpets are named for the southern Iranian city that has been a renowned major center of high-quality carpet production since the 16th century. These furnishings are considered works of art and are celebrated for their fine craftsmanship, sumptuous colors and durability.
This type of Persian carpet is sometimes spelled Kerman, like its place of origin, the capital of the Western Asian country’s Kerman Province. Iran encompasses different cultures, languages and dialects, and its exquisite rugs reflect this diversity.
The different types of Persian carpets are named for the towns, villages and regions where they’re made. Kirman rugs, carpets, wall hangings and other textiles have long been popular with international audiences, including in the early 20th century when they were marketed as Kermanshah carpets. Compared to other Persian rugs, Kirman examples are known for being vividly colored with natural dyes and characterized by a diverse variety of patterns, ranging from arabesques embedded with floral touches and details like deer and lions to overlapping cartouches in a broad palette of rich hues.
Others feature an ornate central medallion, vase shapes, rows of shrubs or a flourishing tree of life created through an asymmetrical knotting technique so that the wool pile on cotton is “double warped.” Some of the more elaborate carpets commissioned from the Kirman workshops in the 18th and 19th centuries included large-scale naturalistic scenes based on European paintings or Gobelin tapestries.
The major workshops of Kerman informed weaving in nearby rural areas such as those created by the Afshar tribe. The international popularity of Kirman carpets, meanwhile, inspired designers across the globe, such as William Morris in England. A leading designer of the Arts and Crafts movement, Morris revived historical techniques such as printed fabrics in the furnishings he created. He owned Kirman carpets and used them as a source for his work.
Both vintage and contemporary rugs influenced by Kirman designs remain in demand for their lavish palette and distinctive patterns. In 2013, a 17th-century Kirman carpet was sold at a Sotheby’s auction for an astounding $33.8 million.
Find a range of antique Kirman rugs and carpets, wall decorations and other furniture on 1stDibs.
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.
Find Tabriz rugs, handmade silk Persian rugs, Persian tribal rugs and other antique and vintage rugs from the world's best furniture dealers on 1stDibs.