Antique Sensational Palatial Kerman Lavar Rug, circa 1915
Located in Milwaukee, WI
Sensational Palatial Antique Kerman Lavar Really Special Cypress & Bird Motifs Inside A Persian
20th Century Persian Rugs
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Antique Sensational Palatial Kerman Lavar Rug, circa 1915
Located in Milwaukee, WI
Sensational Palatial Antique Kerman Lavar Really Special Cypress & Bird Motifs Inside A Persian
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Antique Persian Kerman Lavar Rug Carpet, circa 1900
Located in Secaucus, NJ
Antique Persian Kerman Lavar rug carpet, circa 1900, measures: 9'8 x 11'8. A lovely open ivory
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Mehraban Natural Dye Lavar Kerman Style Bliss Collection D5138
By Mehraban Rugs
Located in WEST HOLLYWOOD, CA
Rug Number 16037 Size 8' 1" X 10' 0" Design Kerman Collection Traditional Re-Creations Material
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Sensational Palatial Antique Kerman Lavar Carpet / Rug, C.1915
Located in Milwaukee, WI
Sensational Palatial antique Kerman Lavar really special cypress & bird motifs inside a Persian
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Antique Persian Kerman Lavar Rug, c. 1880's
Located in Milwaukee, WI
"Halal" Musuem Piece 1880's Antique Persian Kerman Lavar Carpet God's Creation Design About: A
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Antique Persian Lavar Kerman Carpet
Located in New York, NY
An antique Persian Lavar Kerman carpet from the early 20th century.
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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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Handwoven Kerman Lavar Rug, Wool & Cotton, Floral Design, 1900s
Located in Barrington, IL
Colorful, artistic, and full of charm—this delightful handwoven Kerman Lavar rug immediately
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Antique Persian Kerman Lavar Rug, Floral Design, Wool, 1800s
Located in Barrington, IL
A room size Persian Kerman Lavar hand knotted rug circa the mid to late 19th Century. The rug
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Signed Nozohour Salami Antique Kerman Lavar Persian Rug - Rug & Kilim
Located in Long Island City, NY
& Kilim. On the Design: Admirers of the craft will appreciate this antique Kerman Lavar rug hails from
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Vintage Kerman Persian Lavar Rug - Size: 13'9 X 9'7
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Vintage Kerman Lavar Rug in Wool and Cotton 13'9 X 9'7 Key Details: Pile: Wool Foundation: Cotton
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Vintage Kerman Persian Lavar Rug - Size:16' X 11'7
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Vintage Kerman Lavar Rug in Kork and Cotton 16' X 11'7 Key Details: Pile: Kork(BABY LAMB WOOL
Kork, Cotton
Vintage Kerman Persian Lavar Rug - Size: 17'3 X 11'4
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Vintage Kerman Lavar Rug in Wool and Cotton 17'3 X 11'4 Key Details: Pile: Wool Foundation: Cotton
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Antique Persian Kerman Lavar Rug- Size: 14'1 X 9'8
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Antique Kerman Lavar Rug in Kork and Cotton 14'1 X 9'8 Key Details: Pile: Kork Foundation
Kork, Cotton
Antique Small Lavar Kerman Hand Woven Pictorial Rug
Located in Delray Beach, FL
Small rug hand woven of cotton and wool, exceptional vase and flowers design, and signature of the
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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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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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Lavar Kerman Carpet, circa 1900
Located in New York, NY
of weaving from the Lavar workshops of Southeast Persia at the turn-of-the-century is just such an
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Mehraban Antique Persian Lavar Kerman
Located in WEST HOLLYWOOD, CA
Rug Number 31798 Size 11' 6" X 19' 7" Design Kermanshah Collection Antique/Vintage Material Wool
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$3,900Sale Price|30% Off
Mehraban Natural Dye Lavar Kerman Panel Design Revival D5225 Bliss
By Mehraban Rugs
Located in WEST HOLLYWOOD, CA
oversized Kerman rug reflects the finer points of timeless Central Asian rug trends. A variety of botanical
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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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Antique Persian Kerman Lavar Area Rug, Floral Design, Wool, 1800s
Located in Barrington, IL
An exquisite 19th century Persian Kerman Lavar rug, handwoven in the late 1800s, showcasing the
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Oversized Antique Persian Kerman Lavar Rug, Brown with Florals - Rug & Kilim
Located in Long Island City, NY
connoisseurs and collectors alike. Condition: This oversized antique Persian Kerman Lavar rug further
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Oversized Antique Kerman Lavar Persian Rug, Brown with Florals - Rug & Kilim
Located in Long Island City, NY
extremely rare and exciting new addition of the Kerman Lavar provenance to Rug & Kilim’s curations of this
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Antique Persian Kerman Lavar rug, with Floral Patterns, from Rug & Kilim
Located in Long Island City, NY
Handwoven in wool, this 15x23 antique Persian Kerman Lavar rug originating circa 1920-1930, is a
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19th Century Persian Kerman Lavar Rug, Handwoven Wool, Floral Ivory
Located in Barrington, IL
Beautiful Persian Kerman Lavar area rug hand-knotted in the late 1800s. The rug features a
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$12,935Sale Price|35% Off
Antique Persian Kerman Lavar Rug, Floral Design, Wool, 1880s, Persia
Located in Barrington, IL
A magnificent Late 19th century oversized Persian Kerman Lavar rug handwoven in the 4th quarter of
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Vintage Persian Kerman Lavar Rug, Handwoven Wool, Floral Design, 1920s
Located in Barrington, IL
This elegant vintage Persian Kerman Lavar rug from the early 1900s features a harmonious all-over
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Antique Persian Kerman Lavar Area Rug, Hand-Knotted Wool, 1890s
Located in Barrington, IL
little hand-crafted gem: a Late 19th Century Antique Persian Kerman Lavar Area Rug. Meticulously hand
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Vintage Persian Kerman Lavar Area Rug, Wool & Cotton, 1920s Floral
Located in Barrington, IL
Vintage Persian Kerman Lavar area rug in an all over pattern set on an ivory color background
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Antique Persian Kerman Lavar Area Rug, Floral Design, Wool, 1800s
Located in Barrington, IL
Gorgeously designed with a wonderful color palette Persian Kerman Lavar area rug in a large format
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Antique Persian Kerman Lavar rug with Floral Medallion, from Rug & Kilim
Located in Long Island City, NY
This 11x15 antique Persian rug is a rare Kerman Lavar rug from the titular Iranian region of renown
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Antique Kerman Lavar Persian Rug, Brown with Geometric Patterns - Rug & Kilim
Located in Long Island City, NY
new addition of the Kerman Lavar provenance to Rug & Kilim’s curations of this celebrated weaving
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Antique Kerman Lavar Rug, Wool on Cotton, Floral Medallion, 1880s
Located in Barrington, IL
Truly a masterpiece of design and colors! Beautiful Kerman Lavar rug with a central medallion with
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$8,385Sale Price|35% Off
Antique Persian Kerman Lavar Rug in Allover Floral Vase Pattern
Located in Barrington, IL
Early 20th century oversize Persian Kerman Lavar in an allover floral pattern. This rug features a
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$19,435Sale Price|35% Off
1920s Antique Persian Kerman Lavar Rug with Allover Vase Design
Located in Barrington, IL
create visual depth and harmony, showcasing the refined aesthetic for which Kerman Lavar rugs are
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Vintage Persian Kerman Lavar Rug, Hand-Knotted Wool, Floral Design
Located in Barrington, IL
Step into timeless elegance with this vintage Persian Kerman Lavar rug, a room-size masterpiece
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Antique Persian Kerman Lavar Room Size Rug, Floral Medallion, 1880s
Located in Barrington, IL
A magnificent late 19th Century Persian Kerman Lavar Room Size Rug from the renowned village of
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Vintage Kerman Lavar Persian Rug in Red with Medallion Rug & Kilim
Located in Long Island City, NY
execution—teeming with life and regal beauty. Condition: This vintage Kerman Lavar rug further enjoys
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Antique Kerman Lavar Rug, Wool on Cotton, Millefleur Design, 1920s
Located in Barrington, IL
, Persian Kerman Rugs, Kerman Carpets, Vintage Kerman Rugs, Kerman Vase Carpets, Kerman Lavar, Antique
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Zabihi Collection Adam and Eve Persian Lavar Kerman Pictorial Rug
Located in New York, NY
a late 19th Century Persian Pictorial lavar kerman Small Carpet depciting adam & eve 2'1'' x 3'4''
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19th Century Hand-Knotted Persian Kerman Lavar Room Size Rug
Located in Barrington, IL
Late 19th century Persian Kerman Lavar hand knotted room size Rug. What makes this rug so
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Zabihi Collection Biblical Antique Lavar Kerman Late 19th Century Rug
Located in New York, NY
late 19th century Lavar Kerman Biblical Rug. Jacob and his twelve sons. Details rug no. j3154 size
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Antique Kerman Lavar Persian Runner Rug with Interlocking Florals - Rug & Kilim
Located in Long Island City, NY
Made with hand-knotted wool circa 1890-1900, this 3x9 antique Kerman Lavar runner rug is an
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Antique Kerman Lavar Persian Runner Rug with Interlocking Florals - Rug & Kilim
Located in Long Island City, NY
Made with hand-knotted wool circa 1890-1900, this 3x12 antique Kerman Lavar runner rug is an
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Large Antique Persian Lavar Kerman Large Rug with Incredible Details
Located in Atlanta, GA
Large antique Persian Lavar Kerman large rug with incredible details, rug / E-1210. Antique large
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Berry & Sangria Antique Kerman Lavar Rug Mat, c. 1920-30's
Located in Milwaukee, WI
Fine Berry & Sangria Antique Kerman Lavar Rug Mat Timeless Gem About: Collectable Antique rug
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Antique Kerman Lavar Persian Rug, Extra-Long Runner with Florals - Rug & Kilim
Located in Long Island City, NY
Made with hand-knotted wool circa 1890-1900, this 3x18 antique Kerman Lavar extra long runner rug
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Antique Persian Kerman Lavar Rug, Regal Intricate Floral Medallion - Rug & Kilim
Located in Long Island City, NY
Hand-knotted in wool circa 1920–1930, this 11x15 antique Persian Kerman Lavar rug is a monumental
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Oversized Antique Kerman Lavar Rug in Red with Floral Patterns Rug & Kilim
Located in Long Island City, NY
collectible of Kerman Lavar provenance—an exciting new curation from Rug & Kilim’s Collection. On the
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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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Antique Kerman Lavar Persian Rug with Grand Mille Fleurs Patterns - Rug & Kilim
Located in Long Island City, NY
-of-the-century Kerman Lavar rug, and an especially grand example of the "Mille Fleurs" design—a rich
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Antique Kerman Lavar Persian Rug in Beige-Brown Floral Pattern
Located in Long Island City, NY
Hand knotted in wool circa 1880-1890, this antique 9x16 Kerman Lavar Persian rug is a notable
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Vintage Persian Kerman Lavar Rug, Handwoven Wool, Tree of Life Design
Located in Barrington, IL
A beautifully detailed vintage Persian Kerman Lavar rug, handwoven in the first half of the 20th
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Antique Persian Kerman Lavar Rug in Beige with Pictorials, from Rug & Kilim
Located in Long Island City, NY
Hand-knotted in wool circa 1910-1920, this 5x8 rug is a very special antique Persian Kerman Lavar
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19th Century Persian Kerman Lavar Area Rug, Hand-Knotted Wool, Iran
Located in Barrington, IL
A rare 19th century Persian Kerman Lavar rug featuring a radiant red medallion on a gold field with
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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
Wool, Cotton
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.
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