$25,600
W 124 in L 174 in
Antique 19th Century Persian Lavar Kerman Rug With Floral Medallion With Pink
Located in Atlanta, GA
/ rug 11-20916, country of origin / type: Persia/Iran / Lavar Kerman/Ravar Kerman Measures: 10'4 x 14'6
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$135,000
W 162 in L 259 in
Very Large Antique Persian Distressed Lavar Kerman Rug In Large Scale Design
Located in Atlanta, GA
Persian Lavar/Ravar Kerman rug from the late 19th century ahs been made by expert weavers of Southern
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Nazmiyal Antique Persian Kerman Gardeb Design Rug. 11 ft 11 in x 16 ft 1 in
Located in New York, NY
cypress repeat rhythmically across the field of this stately and highly unusual antique Ravar Kerman. The
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Antique Lavar Kerman Rug 12'2'' x 19'11''
Located in New York, NY
. ‘Laver’ is corruption of ‘Ravar’, a town near Kerman city, reputed to have woven some of the finest and
Wool, Cotton
Antique Lavar Kerman Rug 11'7'' x 15'6''
Located in New York, NY
. ‘Laver’ is corruption of ‘Ravar’, a town near Kerman city, reputed to have woven some of the finest and
Wool, Cotton
Antique Lavar Kerman Rug 9'11'' x 15'10''
Located in New York, NY
. ‘Laver’ is corruption of ‘Ravar’, a town near Kerman city, reputed to have woven some of the finest and
Wool, Cotton
Antique Lavar Kerman Rug 3'11'' x 5'10''
Located in New York, NY
Kermans. ‘Laver’ is corruption of ‘Ravar’, a town near Kerman city, reputed to have woven some of the
Wool, Cotton
Antique Persian Lavar Kerman Rug 7'9" x 12’7"
Located in New York, NY
Kermans. ‘Laver’ is corruption of ‘Ravar’, a town near Kerman city, reputed to have woven some of the
Wool, Cotton
Antique Lavar Kerman Rug 8'0'' x 12'8''
Located in New York, NY
"Laver" is a trade corruption of the name of the town of Ravar, near Kerman, with a repute for
Wool, Cotton
Antique Persian Lavar Kerman Rug 4'5" x 6’10"
Located in New York, NY
Kermans. ‘Laver’ is corruption of ‘Ravar’, a town near Kerman city, reputed to have woven some of the
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Antique Persian Lavar Kerman Rug 4’8" x 7’5"
Located in New York, NY
Kermans. ‘Laver’ is corruption of ‘Ravar’, a town near Kerman city, reputed to have woven some of the
Wool
Antique Persian Lavar Kerman Rug 5'5" x 7’6”
Located in New York, NY
Kermans. ‘Laver’ is corruption of ‘Ravar’, a town near Kerman city, reputed to have woven some of the
Wool, Cotton
Antique Persian Lavar Kerman Rug 4’6" x 6’1"
Located in New York, NY
Kermans. ‘Laver’ is corruption of ‘Ravar’, a town near Kerman city, reputed to have woven some of the
Wool, Cotton
Antique Persian Lavar Kerman Rug 4'4" x 6’7"
Located in New York, NY
Kermans. ‘Laver’ is corruption of ‘Ravar’, a town near Kerman city, reputed to have woven some of the
Wool, Cotton
Antique Persian Lavar Kerman Rug 4'6" x 7’5”
Located in New York, NY
Kermans. ‘Laver’ is corruption of ‘Ravar’, a town near Kerman city, reputed to have woven some of the
Wool, Cotton
Antique Persian Lavar Kerman Rug 4'6'' x 7'7''
Located in New York, NY
Kermans. ‘Laver’ is corruption of ‘Ravar’, a town near Kerman city, reputed to have woven some of the
Wool
Antique Persian Lavar Kerman Rug 4'8'' x 7'0"
Located in New York, NY
Kermans. ‘Laver’ is corruption of ‘Ravar’, a town near Kerman city, reputed to have woven some of the
Wool, Cotton
Antique Persian Lavar Kerman Rug 4'2'' x 6'2''
Located in New York, NY
Kermans. ‘Laver’ is corruption of ‘Ravar’, a town near Kerman city, reputed to have woven some of the
Wool, Cotton
Fine Antique Persian Lavar Kerman Rug 4'1" x 6’8"
Located in New York, NY
Kermans. ‘Laver’ is corruption of ‘Ravar’, a town near Kerman city, reputed to have woven some of the
Wool
Antique Persian Pictorial Lavar Kerman Mat 2’0" x 3’0"
Located in New York, NY
-WWI Kermans. ‘Laver’ is corruption of ‘Ravar’, a town near Kerman city, reputed to have woven some of
Wool, Cotton
$2,360Sale Price|20% Off
W 24 in L 24.72 in
Fine Antique Persian Pictorial Lavar Kerman Rug 2'0" x 2’6"
Located in New York, NY
pre-WWI Kermans. ‘Laver’ is corruption of ‘Ravar’, a town near Kerman city, reputed to have woven some
Wool
$1,144
W 25.2 in L 38.59 in
Exquisite Antique Persian Kerman Lavar – Classical Medallion 2.1' x 3.2' - 1B976
Located in Bordeaux, FR
This museum-quality Kerman Lavar (Ravar) represents the pinnacle of 19th-century Persian city
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Antique Persian Lavar Kerman 1 of pair Rug 3’0" x 5’0"
Located in New York, NY
-WWI Kermans. ‘Laver’ is corruption of ‘Ravar’, a town near Kerman city, reputed to have woven some of
Wool, Cotton
Antique Persian Lavar Kerman 1 of pair Rug 3’0" x 5’0"
Located in New York, NY
-WWI Kermans. ‘Laver’ is corruption of ‘Ravar’, a town near Kerman city, reputed to have woven some of
Wool, Cotton
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
Wool
$36,799Sale Price|20% Off
W 183 in L 280 in
Antique Persian Lavar Kerman Carpet, Traditional, Soft, Gold, Ivory, Blue, Green
Located in Port Washington, NY
represents the pinnacle of late-Qajar era craftsmanship. Lavar (or Ravar), a small village near Kerman, was
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$5,440Sale Price|20% Off
W 48.72 in L 72.96 in
Fine Antique Persian Lavar Kerman SIgned by Master Weaver Rug 4'6" x 6'8"
Located in New York, NY
better quality pre-WWI Kermans. ‘Laver’ is corruption of ‘Ravar’, a town near Kerman city, reputed to
Wool, Cotton
Antique Persian Kirman Lavar, circa 1900
Located in Secaucus, NJ
An antique fine Persian Kerman Lavar carpet. Ravar, among other surrounding towns, was known for
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Antique Sivas Rug 4'3'' x 6'5''
Located in New York, NY
centuries. Around Kerman are several smaller towns, including Ravar or Lavar, famous for some of the better
Wool, Cotton
Antique Persian Ravar Kerman
Located in West Hollywood, CA
This very large, softly detailed Ravar Kerman antique rug presents a palette of taupe, black, gray
Antique Persian Ravar Kerman
Located in West Hollywood, CA
Ravar has long been the origin of some of the finest of Kerman products. The historical explanation
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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
Lavar Kerman Runner
Located in New York, NY
Lavar Kerman and Ravar Kerman) and Kermanshah carpets are part of the Persian floral rug-making
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Vintage Palace Size Persian Kirman Floral Wool Oriental Rug, circa 1950
Located in Big Flats, NY
popular motif in Kerman rug designs, particularly in "Sabzikar Ravar" and "Gol Sorkhi" (Red Rose) rugs
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Antique Persian Kerman Rug
Located in New York, NY
village of Ravar where Laver Kerman rugs are made. These rugs are rarer than Kermans and the name is used
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Large Blue Antique Kerman Rug
Located in New York, NY
Kerman is the village of Ravar where Laver Kerman rugs are made. These rugs are rarer than Kermans and
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Fine Antique Persian Kerman Tree of Life Design Carpet
Located in New York, NY
cotton. To the north of Kerman is the village of Ravar where Laver Kerman rugs are made. These rugs are
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Beautiful Fine Rare Gold Background Antique Persian Kerman Rug
Located in New York, NY
Kerman is the village of Ravar where Laver Kerman rugs are made. These rugs are rarer than Kermans and
Wool
Finely Woven Large and Decorative Antique Persian Kerman Rug
Located in New York, NY
Kerman is the village of Ravar where Laver Kerman rugs are made. These rugs are rarer than Kermans and
Wool
Large Antique Persian Lavar Kerman Large Rug with Incredible Details
Located in Atlanta, GA
Large Antique Persian Lavar Kerman Large Rug with Intcridable Details, rug / E-1210. Antique large
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Antique Persian Lavar Kerman Rug 9’0" x 13’3”
Located in New York, NY
A trade term applied to better quality pre-WWI Kermans. ‘Laver’ is corruption of ‘Ravar’, a town
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Antique Ravar Kerman
Located in West Hollywood, CA
Antique Ravar Kerman, 9'8" x 15'3"
Antique Ravar Kerman Rug
Located in West Hollywood, CA
Antique Ravar Kerman, 10'1" x 14'8"
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Antique Ravar Kerman Rug
Located in West Hollywood, CA
Antique Ravar Kerman, 9'1" x 14'1"
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Antique Ravar Kerman Rug
Located in West Hollywood, CA
Beautifully faded Ravar Kerman, 10 x 13'5"
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Antique Ravar Kerman Rug
Located in West Hollywood, CA
A large, highly detailed Ravar Kerman Distressed Rug. Dark red, dark blue, olive, pink, amber and
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Antique Persian Ravar Kerman rug
Located in West Hollywood, CA
This sophisticated, richly detailed Ravar Kerman Rug employs a palette that includes sky blue
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Antique Ravar Kerman Rug Size 9'3 x 14'5
Located in West Hollywood, CA
Antique Ravar Kerman, 9'3" x 14'5"
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Antique Persian Ravar Kerman
Located in West Hollywood, CA
Ravar has long been the origin of some of the finest of Kerman products. The historical explanation
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Antique Ravar Kerman Rug
Located in West Hollywood, CA
Ravar has long been the origin of some of the finest of Kerman products. The historical explanation
Wool
Antique Ravar Kerman Rug
Located in West Hollywood, CA
Ravar has long been the origin of some of the finest of Kerman products. The historical explanation
Wool
Antique Persian Ravar Kerman
Located in West Hollywood, CA
Ravar has long been the origin of some of the finest of Kerman products. The historical explanation
Wool
Antique Persian Ravar Kerman
Located in West Hollywood, CA
Ravar has long been the origin of some of the finest of Kerman products. The historical explanation
Wool
Antique Ravar Kerman Rug
Located in West Hollywood, CA
Antique Kerman, 11'2" x 13'3"
Antique Ravar Kerman Rug
Located in West Hollywood, CA
Antique Kerman rug, 8'9" x 11'
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Antique Persian Ravar Kerman rug
Located in West Hollywood, CA
Ravar has long been the origin of some of the finest of Kerman products. The historical explanation
Wool
Antique Persian Ravar Kerman Rug
Located in West Hollywood, CA
Ravar has long been the origin of some of the finest of Kerman products. The historical explanation
Wool
Antique Persian Ravar Kerman rug
Located in West Hollywood, CA
Ravar has long been the origin of some of the finest of Kerman products. The historical explanation
Wool
Antique Persian Ravar Kerman rug
Located in West Hollywood, CA
Ravar has long been the origin of some of the finest of Kerman products. The historical explanation
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--Distressed Antique Kerman--
Located in West Hollywood, CA
Antique Ravar Kerman, 12'6" x 15'8"
Doris Leslie Blau 1880s Oversized Antique Persian Kirman Rug
Located in New York, NY
Oversized Exquisite 1880s Oversized Antique Persian Kirman Rug Size: 14'10" × 22'3" (452 × 678 cm) This magnificent oversized antique Kirman rug, woven in Persia during the 1880s, is...
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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.
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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