Early 19th Century Kerman Lavar Rug

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8’ 10 “ x 11’ 10” An astonishingly beautiful and colorful Persian Kerman Lavar room size rug in floral design … Read more 8’ 10 “ x 11’ 10” An astonishingly beautiful and colorful Persian Kerman Lavar room size rug in floral design in ivory background with design colors in red, pink, green, blue and many others. The rug has a gorgeous design and wonderful color combination. The rug has one wonderful border in crimson color. The Kerman Lavar rug is in a wonderful condition with a full pile. The village of Lavar is near the city of Kerman on the edge of the great desert in South East Persia. Being located at the edge of a great desert, for centuries the only way to bring color inside the home was by weaving it into the rugs. Lavar carpets are world-renowned for their beauty in design and colors used which this carpet well represents.

Dimensions: 8’ 10 “ x 11’ 10”
Date of Manufacture: 1st Quarter of the 1800s
Place of Origin: Persia
Material: Wool pile on a cotton foundation
Condition: Wear consistent with age and use See less