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Antique Lavar Kerman Old Medallion Rug Hand Knotted Kirman Persian Carpet
$8,500
£6,453.05
€7,380.92
CA$11,875.73
A$13,208.41
CHF 6,897.02
MX$160,732.26
NOK 88,085.47
SEK 82,608.63
DKK 55,086.62
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This is an Antique Lavar Kirman Medallion Carpet from the Kirman region with a rare and beautiful color composition.
Kirman (Kerman) is one of the significant rug-producing areas of Persia. It has probably had a less eventful existence than any other center of comparable size, and the arts have been allowed to flourish and expand with relatively little interference from the outside. This can be accounted for by its geographical isolation, which kept the city outside of the usual commercial channels (except for the ancient caravan route to India, which decreased in importance as the sea routes were opened) and the arid climate that has made Kerman the poorest of the five significant provinces of Persia.
Carmania (Greek: Καρμανία, Karmanía, Old Persian: Karmanā, Middle Persian: Kirmān) is a historical region that approximately corresponds to the modern Iranian province of Kerman, and was a province of the Achaemenid, Seleucid, Arsacid, and Sasanian Empire. The region bordered Persia in the west, Gedrosia in the southeast, Parthia in the north (later known as Abarshahr), and Aria to the northeast. Carmania was considered part of Ariana. The city existed for centuries in provincial isolation, with its basic Persian population little disturbed by the repeated invasions that devastated other parts of the country. The Seljuks, conquerors of the area in the eleventh century, showed no desire to settle there, as they did in Azerbaijan and Hamadan, and the Mongols did not venture that far south. There was little incentive for them to do so, as Kerman was not wealthy. Under the Safavids, the province enjoyed undisturbed tranquility, and even the Afghan invasion was not a disruptive factor. The only major siege of the city occurred in 1794, and the army of Aga Mohammed Qajar did considerable damage. The city slowly recovered but remained relatively poor. In more recent times, it has been important almost exclusively as a carpet center, entering only peripherally into the political and social movements that have brought about much change in Persia.
The development of the carpet industry is poorly documented in Kerman, as elsewhere, although we have clear documentation that weaving occurred during Safavid's times. Some of the best wool in Persia- soft, white wool- is produced in Kerman; there were such limited opportunities for attracting money from the outside that turning the wool into a medium of exchange was virtually inevitable. Kerman fabrics of various types have thus developed to meet the prevailing styles demanded by commerce. In Marco Polo's day, the fabrics were not rugs, as he does not mention them while describing other types of cloth in detail. Chardin, who was in Kerman in 1666 and 1672, describes local carpets, as did the chronicle of Shah Abbas, the "Alamara-i-Abbasi." Carpets were shipped from Kerman to India during this time, and quite possibly, they influenced the weaving of that country. We do not know the Afghan invasion's effect on Kerman's industry, but we may surmise that it induced a decline. Still, carpet weaving must have continued at some level during the eighteenth century.
Much could be said to praise the design of Kerman rugs. Consistently, from the 1870s through the 1930s, the Kerman was exquisitely conceived and executed, with a more thorough design development than one finds elsewhere. Many of the finest rugs involved elaborate overall or panel designs, and there were many adaptations from various shawl patterns. The designers were encouraged to be inventive by their status in the city; they were among the most respected local artisans. They have probably contributed more to the art than all designers from the rest of the country combined, and many of the best from Kerman were enlisted in the founding of the Institute of Design in Tehran. While individual rugs of other cities might be more appealing than the finest Kermans, the general level of excellence has been unapproached.
In pattern, the carpets are distinguishable from those of the North and West by this purity of color and a greater boldness and originality of design, probably due to a slighter infusion of Arab prejudices on the representation of living forms. Flowers, trees, birds, beasts, landscapes, and even human figures are found on the Kerman carpets.
- Dimensions:Width: 54.34 in (138 cm)Length: 76.78 in (195 cm)
- Style:Oushak (In the Style Of)
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- Date of Manufacture:circa 1930s
- Condition:Repaired: Minor repairs, with antique natural dyed wool threads by our repair specialists. The overall condition is fair, with minor losses and structural damages. Wear consistent with age and use. Minor losses. Minor structural damages. Minor fading.
- Seller Location:Tokyo, JP
- Reference Number:1stDibs: LU8206241488852
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We are aware that the way to achieve this goal and carry this priceless art and culture to the future depends on a lot of work with all our people every day while adhering to our core values.
For us, art is meaningful in the sense that it brings together various cultures around the world. It is an honor for us that oriental carpet art and culture have been instrumental in this for centuries and that we are a part of this business.
We are tirelessly keeping an eye on auction house information around the world about carpets. New York's Metropolitan, London's Victoria & Albert Museums, and other famous art museums, as well as small specialized museums that house private collections, and books about oriental carpets to collect information on outstanding carpet designs and patterns from around the world. It's our Self-improving and Self-developing culture.
As Turkish Culture of Hospitality, the Kurdish Culture of Generosity, and as Japanese Culture of Business Punctuality; are the most important values that this multicultural background has taught and bequeathed to us. It is essential and valuable for us that you feel this feeling not only by looking at our oriental carpets but from the moment you contact us.
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