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

Of Laver (Lavar) quality, this well-woven SE Persian city carpet displays a coral field closely covered by an all-over pattern of large octofoil and quatrefoil stars enclosing palmet...

Lavar Kermans often show all-over patterns such as this with an ivory ground and ragged rosettes in a broken, diamond lattice array. Palmettes and forked leaves are among the importa...

Possibly from Lavar, reputed to have woven finer antique Kermans, the figure/ground reversing pattern shows a four by six array of red ellipses enclosing green leafy arabesque spiral...

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...

Antique Persian Kerman Lavar rug, country of origin: Persia, date circa late 19th century. Size: 10 ft x 14 ft 5 in (3.05 m x 4.39 m) Kerman has a history of weaving fine rugs that goes back nearly 400 years. Its artisans were tasked with creating the masterpieces that graced the palaces and public spaces of the rulers of the Safavid dynasty. These carpets are known for their delicate designs and soft colors. They are of a fine weave, which allows for the creation of intricate details. It also gives them a soft handle that is more like a heavy fabric than a carpet. This breathtaking masterpiece was created in the late 19th century using carpet...

The detail in this rug is true testament to the artistic merits of Lavar rugs. The central floral medallion, centered by a deeper colored element, is enclosed in an intricate floral ...

Late 19th Century Persian Laver Kerman Carpet ( 14' x 17' - 427 x 518 cm )

Antique Persian Kirman Lavar Rug, circa 1880. Some of the finest rugs in the world come from the famous weaving area known as Lavar or Ravar. Situated aro...