Kerman Lavar 1872

This exquisite 19th century Persian Kerman Lavar rug is a jewel of the late Victorian era of Persian weaving — a period when the great workshops of Lavar, near Kerman on the ancient Silk Road, were producing carpets of extraordinary delicacy and refinement for an international market hungry for the finest Persian textiles. A central medallion in rich red and black commands the luminous pale yellow field, elegantly detailed with floral motifs in red, cream, and soft blue.

Woven in the village of Lavar in the fourth quarter of the 19th century, this masterpiece reflects the region's renowned tradition of vibrant colors and delicate floral designs — a tradition born from the human desire to bring beauty and nature into desert life. The refined pale yellow and cream border frames the composition with a restraint that only heightens the richness of the field. A rare and beautiful antique piece of collectible scale.

Dimensions: 4' 3" x 5' 11"

Date of Manufacture: 4th Quarter of the 1800s

Place of Origin: Persia

Material: Wool pile on a cotton foundation with vegetable dyes

Condition: Wear consistent with age and use

SKU: 1872