#20194 Kerman – Lavar: circa 1870

Rug#: 20194

Origin: SE Persia

Type: Kerman – Laver

Size: 11’0” x 15’0”

Warp: hand spun cotton

Weft: hand spun cotton

Pile: wool

Sides: 2 ply wool

Circa: 1870

 

Main Colors:  Pea green, soft yellow, soft green, wine red, navy blue, and soft pink.

The present carpet originates in SE Persia, specifically the Ravar region of the Kerman province.  The town and surrounding regions have a long history of rug making, dating back to at least to the beginning of 16^th century.

The design and colors in this particular piece are quite unusual.  The drawing and aesthetics are more common to rugs from Russia or the Ukraine.  This rug is in relatively good condition considering Kermans of this type were usually woven with a thin pile to start.

Because of its location in a mountainous region of SE Persia, the breed of sheep found here have long produced the highest quality of wool.  For this reason, the rugs coming from this region have all been produced using the most lustrous and luxurious wool, which over time has improved just by simple process of being walked on.

Kerman’s and related type rugs such as Ravar and Yazd carpets are amongst the most sought after antique carpets in today’s market. Their gracious size, subtle color combinations, and fanciful patterns make them appealingly adaptable to room settings of varied décor.

The price of Kermans with good balance of color and composition have steadily risen, while pieces of average quality have dropped.

to view this rug on our website, please use the following link:

http://www.rahmanan.com/inventory/show/20194/

*by Katrina Mauro

#18092 Kerman: Circa 1880

Rug #: 18092

Origin: SE Persia

Type: Kerman – Laver

Size: 8’5”X 16’

Weave density: 10 H X 12 V ~ appx 110-120 KPSI

Warp: hand spun cotton

Weft: hand spun cotton

Pile: wool

Sides: 2 ply wool

Circa: 1880’-1890

Main Colors:  Ivory, soft yellow, soft green, wine red, navy blue, medium blue and rose.

The present carpet originates in SE Persia, specifically the Ravar region of the Kerman province.  The town and surrounding regions have a long history of rug making, dating back to at least to the beginning of 16^th century.

The pattern of the piece is based on classical Persian gardens, with each medallion representing a different section of the garden, organizing them according to the types of trees and flowers.

Because of its location in a mountainous region of SE Persia, the breed of sheep found here have long produced the highest quality of wool.  For this reason, the rugs coming from this region have all been produced using the most lustrous and luxurious wool, which over time has improved just by simple process of being walked on.

Kerman’s and related type rugs such as Ravar and Yazd carpets are amongst the most sought after antique carpets in today’s market. Their gracious size, subtle color combinations, and fanciful patterns make them appealingly adaptable to room settings of varied décor.

http://www.rahmanan.com/inventory/show/18092/

#17874 Kerman: Circa 1900

Rug #: 17874

Origin: SE Persia

Type: Kerman

Size: 8’9”X 18’

Weave density: 8 H X 10 V ~ approximately 80-90 KPSI

Warp: hand spun cotton

Weft: hand spun cotton

Pile: wool

Sides: 2 ply wool

Circa: 1900’-1910

Main Colors:  Ivory, navy blue, medium blue and nutmeg.

The present carpet originates in SE Persia, specifically the Kerman region of the Kerman province.  The town and surrounding regions have a long history of rug making, dating back to at least to the beginning of 16^th century.

The pattern of the piece is inspired by fabrics and shawls which were made locally and exported globally.  The dense overall floral pattern of this piece is referred to as Mille-Fleur.

What makes Kerman rugs interesting is that each pattern was used only limited number of times and was not used again, this was a way to avoid having the same pattern repeated, and add variety to their weavings.

Because of its location in mountainous region of SE Persia,  its breed of sheep produced the highest quality of wool.  Hence, the rugs coming from this region all have the most lustrous and luxurious wool which over the span of decades have improved just by simple process of being walked on.

Kerman’s and related type rugs such as Ravar and Yazd carpets are amongst the most sought after antique carpets in today’s market. Their gracious size, subtle color combinations, and fanciful patterns make them appealingly adaptable to room settings of varied décor.

http://www.rahmanan.com/inventory/show/17874/