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Antique Persian Lavar Kirman Rug, 19th Century
Antique Persian Lavar Kirman Rug, 19th Century

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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Antique 19th Century Persian Persian Rugs

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Wool

Late 19th Century Lavar Kirman Carpet, 10'3" × 13'5"
Late 19th Century Lavar Kirman Carpet, 10'3" × 13'5"

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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Antique Late 19th Century Persian Persian Rugs

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Wool

Early 20th Century Persian Pictorial Lavar Kirman Depicting Princess Qajar
Early 20th Century Persian Pictorial Lavar Kirman Depicting Princess Qajar

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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Antique Early 1900s Persian Kirman Persian Rugs

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Wool

Antique Lavar Kerman Old Medallion Rug Hand Knotted Kirman Persian Carpet
Antique Lavar Kerman Old Medallion Rug Hand Knotted Kirman Persian Carpet

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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Early 20th Century Caucasian Oushak Turkish Rugs

Materials

Wool, Natural Fiber

Antique Oversize Persian Lavar Kirman Rug, circa 1880  16'1 x 22'2
Antique Oversize Persian Lavar Kirman Rug, circa 1880  16'1 x 22'2

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 1880s Persian Rugs

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Wool

Antique Lavar Kerman Rug
Antique Lavar Kerman Rug

Antique Lavar Kerman Rug

$7,200

W 80 in L 97 in

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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Vintage 1910s Persian Kirman Persian Rugs

Materials

Wool

Antique Lavar Kerman, circa 1880
Antique Lavar Kerman, circa 1880

Antique Lavar Kerman, circa 1880

$22,800Sale Price|20% Off

W 152 in L 204 in

Antique Lavar Kerman, circa 1880

Located in West Hollywood, CA

Antique Lavar Kerman rug Measurement: 12'8" x 17'.

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Antique 1880s Kirman Persian Rugs

Materials

Wool

Antique Persian Lavar Kerman Carpet
Antique Persian Lavar Kerman Carpet

Antique Persian Lavar Kerman Carpet

$43,200

W 138 in L 189 in

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 Early 1900s Persian Kirman Persian Rugs

Materials

Wool

Antique Persian Lavar Kerman Rug
Antique Persian Lavar Kerman Rug

Antique Persian Lavar Kerman Rug

$20,800Sale Price|20% Off

W 147 in L 203 in

Antique Persian Lavar Kerman Rug

Located in New York, NY

An antique Persian Lavar Kerman carpet from the turn of the 20th century.

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Early 20th Century Persian Kirman Persian Rugs

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Cotton, Wool

Zabihi Collection Traditional Lavar Kerman Rug
Zabihi Collection Traditional Lavar Kerman Rug

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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Early 20th Century Persian Kirman Persian Rugs

Materials

Wool

Antique Lavar Kerman Carpet, circa 1900s
Antique Lavar Kerman Carpet, circa 1900s

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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Antique Early 1900s Persian Kirman Persian Rugs

Materials

Wool

1880 Antique Persian Lavar Kerman Rug
1880 Antique Persian Lavar Kerman Rug

1880 Antique Persian Lavar Kerman Rug

$12,375Sale Price|34% Off

W 141 in L 187 in

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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Antique 1880s Persian Kirman Persian Rugs

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Wool

19th Century Lavar Rug Depicting Bahram Gur
19th Century Lavar Rug Depicting Bahram Gur

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 19th Century Asian Kirman Persian Rugs

Materials

Wool

Antique Persian Kerman Lavar Rug Carpet, circa 1900
Antique Persian Kerman Lavar Rug Carpet, circa 1900

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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Early 20th Century Persian Kirman Persian Rugs

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Wool

Late 19th Century Lavar Kerman Carpet
Late 19th Century Lavar Kerman Carpet

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...

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Antique Late 19th Century Persian Kirman Persian Rugs

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Wool, Cotton

Antique Persian Floral Lavar Rug, circa 1880s-1900s
Antique Persian Floral Lavar Rug, circa 1880s-1900s

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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Antique 1880s Persian Kirman Persian Rugs

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Wool

Zabihi Collection 19th Century Large Lavar Kirmanshah Antique Rug
Zabihi Collection 19th Century Large Lavar Kirmanshah Antique Rug

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 19th Century Persian Kirman Persian Rugs

Materials

Wool

Antique Early 20th Century Persian Lavar Kerman Carpet
Antique Early 20th Century Persian Lavar Kerman Carpet

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...

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Early 20th Century Persian Kirman Persian Rugs

Materials

Wool, Cotton

Antique Late 19th Century Persian Lavar Kerman Rug
Antique Late 19th Century Persian Lavar Kerman Rug

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...

Category

Antique Late 19th Century Persian Kirman Persian Rugs

Materials

Wool, Cotton

Antique Late 19th Century Persian Lavar Kerman Rug
Antique Late 19th Century Persian Lavar Kerman Rug

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...

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Antique Late 19th Century Persian Kirman Persian Rugs

Materials

Wool, Cotton

Exquisite Aqua Green Antique Laver Kirman Millefleurs Rug
Exquisite Aqua Green Antique Laver Kirman Millefleurs Rug

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 1880s Azerbaijani Kirman Central Asian Rugs

Materials

Wool

Antique Persian Lavar Kerman Medallion Rug With Intricate Design
Antique Persian Lavar Kerman Medallion Rug With Intricate Design

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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Antique 19th Century Persian Kirman Persian Rugs

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Wool

Early 20th Century Handmade Persian Lavar Kerman Accent Rug
Early 20th Century Handmade Persian Lavar Kerman Accent Rug

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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Early 20th Century Persian Kirman Persian Rugs

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Wool

Antique Kerman Lavar Red and Brown Persian Floral Rug
Antique Kerman Lavar Red and Brown Persian Floral Rug

Antique Kerman Lavar Red and Brown Persian Floral Rug

$133,120Sale Price|20% Off

W 180 in L 249 in

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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Antique 1880s Persian Kirman Persian Rugs

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Wool

Galerie Shabab Collection Mid-20th Century Persian Lavar Kerman Runner
Galerie Shabab Collection Mid-20th Century Persian Lavar Kerman Runner

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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Mid-20th Century Persian Kirman Persian Rugs

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Wool

Early 20th Century Handmade Persian Lavar Kerman Gallery Carpet
Early 20th Century Handmade Persian Lavar Kerman Gallery Carpet

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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Early 20th Century Persian Kirman Persian Rugs

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Wool

Galerie Shabab Collection Early 20th Century Persian Lavar Kerman Rug
Galerie Shabab Collection Early 20th Century Persian Lavar Kerman Rug

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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Early 20th Century Persian Kirman Persian Rugs

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Wool

Galerie Shabab Collection Early 20th Century Persian Lavar Kerman Rug
Galerie Shabab Collection Early 20th Century Persian Lavar Kerman Rug

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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Early 20th Century Persian Kirman Persian Rugs

Materials

Wool

Fine Blue Ground Antique Laver Kirman Millefleurs Rug
Fine Blue Ground Antique Laver Kirman Millefleurs Rug

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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Early 20th Century Azerbaijani Kirman Central Asian Rugs

Materials

Wool

Zabihi Collection Mid 19th Century Lavar Kerman Pictorial Rug
Zabihi Collection Mid 19th Century Lavar Kerman Pictorial Rug

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 Mid-19th Century Persian Kirman Persian Rugs

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Wool

Antique Persian Lavar Kerman Rug, Allover Field, circa 1900s
Antique Persian Lavar Kerman Rug, Allover Field, circa 1900s

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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Antique Early 1900s Persian Kirman Persian Rugs

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Wool

Finely Woven Antique Persian Lavar Kerman Rug, circa 1900s
Finely Woven Antique Persian Lavar Kerman Rug, circa 1900s

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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Antique Early 1900s Persian Kirman Persian Rugs

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Wool

Zabihi Collection Lavar Kerman Collectible Caliber 19th century Rug
Zabihi Collection Lavar Kerman Collectible Caliber 19th century Rug

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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Antique 19th Century Persian Kirman Persian Rugs

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Wool

1900s Finely Woven Persian Lavar Kerman Rug, Allover Field
1900s Finely Woven Persian Lavar Kerman Rug, Allover Field

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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Antique Early 1900s Persian Kirman Persian Rugs

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Wool

The Garden Eternal: A Vintage Persian Lavar Kerman Rug Masterpiece
The Garden Eternal: A Vintage Persian Lavar Kerman Rug Masterpiece

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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Mid-20th Century Persian Kirman Persian Rugs

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Wool

Galerie Shabab Collection Early 20th Century Persian Lavar Kerman Throw Rug
Galerie Shabab Collection Early 20th Century Persian Lavar Kerman Throw Rug

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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Early 20th Century Persian Kirman Persian Rugs

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Wool

Amazing Antique Persian Lavar Kerman Carpet, Mansion Carpet, circa 1900s
Amazing Antique Persian Lavar Kerman Carpet, Mansion Carpet, circa 1900s

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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Early 20th Century Persian Kirman Persian Rugs

Materials

Wool

Galerie Shabab Collection Early 20th Century Persian Lavar Kerman Throw Rug
Galerie Shabab Collection Early 20th Century Persian Lavar Kerman Throw Rug

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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Early 20th Century Persian Kirman Persian Rugs

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Wool

Galerie Shabab Collection Early 20th Century Persian Lavar Kerman Throw Rug
Galerie Shabab Collection Early 20th Century Persian Lavar Kerman Throw Rug

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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Early 20th Century Persian Kirman Persian Rugs

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Wool

Galerie Shabab Collection Mid-20th Century Persian Lavar Kerman Accent Rug
Galerie Shabab Collection Mid-20th Century Persian Lavar Kerman Accent Rug

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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Mid-20th Century Persian Kirman Persian Rugs

Materials

Wool

Very Fine Antique Persian Lavar Kerman Rug with Intricate Floral Design
Very Fine Antique Persian Lavar Kerman Rug with Intricate Floral Design

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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Antique 1890s Persian Kirman Persian Rugs

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Wool

Oversized Antique 19th Century Kerman Lavar Rug With Exquisite Floral Motifs
Oversized Antique 19th Century Kerman Lavar Rug With Exquisite Floral Motifs

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

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Antique Late 19th Century Persian Kirman Persian Rugs

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Wool, Cotton

Antique Kerman Lavar Blue & Red Wool All-Over Floral Pattern Rug
Antique Kerman Lavar Blue & Red Wool All-Over Floral Pattern Rug

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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Vintage 1910s Persian Kirman Persian Rugs

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Wool

Vintage Jewel-Tone Persian Floral Lavar Kerman Carpet, 11'02 x 14'05
Vintage Jewel-Tone Persian Floral Lavar Kerman Carpet, 11'02 x 14'05

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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Mid-20th Century Persian Kirman Persian Rugs

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Wool

Antique Persian Lavar Kerman Oriental Carpet, Handmade, White, Navy, Jewel Tone
Antique Persian Lavar Kerman Oriental Carpet, Handmade, White, Navy, Jewel Tone

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 Mid-19th Century Persian Kirman Persian Rugs

Materials

Wool

Antique Persian Lavar Kerman Rug with Refined Allover Pattern in Soft Green
Antique Persian Lavar Kerman Rug with Refined Allover Pattern in Soft Green

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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Early 20th Century Persian Kirman Persian Rugs

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Wool

The Collector’s Choice: Late 19th Century Persian Lavar Kerman Palace Rug
The Collector’s Choice: Late 19th Century Persian Lavar Kerman Palace Rug

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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Antique Late 19th Century Persian Kirman Persian Rugs

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Wool

Late 19th Century Antique Persian Lavar Kerman Rug with Traditional Style
Late 19th Century Antique Persian Lavar Kerman Rug with Traditional Style

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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Antique Late 19th Century Persian Kirman Persian Rugs

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Wool

Large Antique Persian Lavar Kerman Rug with intricate Design 13'6 x 18'
Large Antique Persian Lavar Kerman Rug with intricate Design 13'6 x 18'

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 Late 19th Century Persian Kirman Persian Rugs

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Wool

Antique Persian Lavar Kerman Large Gallery Rug with All-Over Floral Design
Antique Persian Lavar Kerman Large Gallery Rug with All-Over Floral Design

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

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Early 20th Century Persian Kirman Persian Rugs

Materials

Wool

Antique Kerman Lavar Pink and Beige Wool Persian Rug by Rug & Kilim
Antique Kerman Lavar Pink and Beige Wool Persian Rug by Rug & Kilim

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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Antique Early 1900s Persian Kirman Persian Rugs

Materials

Wool

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Kirman Lavar For Sale on 1stDibs

Choose from an assortment of styles, material and more with respect to the kirman lavar you’re looking for at 1stDibs. Each kirman lavar for sale was constructed with extraordinary care, often using fabric, wool and cotton. Your living room may not be complete without a kirman lavar — find older editions for sale from the 19th Century and newer versions made as recently as the 20th Century. A kirman lavar is a generally popular piece of furniture, but those created in styles are sought with frequency.

How Much is a Kirman Lavar?

Prices for a kirman lavar can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — at 1stDibs, they begin at $1,100 and can go as high as $300,000, while the average can fetch as much as $14,475.

A Close Look at Kirman Furniture

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.

Finding the Right Persian-rugs for You

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.