Bakhtiari rugs and carpets are one of the few types and styles of antique rugs that encompasses nomadic tribal as well as urban antique Persian rug design.
Many Persian Bakhtiari rugs are in fact tribal pieces that rely upon a repertoire of abstract geometric and animal motives. But Bakhtiari weavers are also acclaimed for their ability to produce sophisticated medallion allover, and garden designs of classical Persian inspiration, with an added vitality and boldness.
To the south east of Persia is the city of Kerman or Kirman and to the north of Kerman is the village of Laver or Raver which has a rug weaving history at least as long as that of Kerman. during the 1920s produce many rugs for the US market but the rugs been produce in this region since the sixteen century.
To the south east of Persia is the city of Kerman or Kirman and to the north of Kerman is the village of Laver or Raver which has a rug weaving history at least as long as that of Kerman. during the 1920s produce many rugs for the US market but the rugs been produce in this region since the sixteen century.
This elegant antique Persian Laver Kerman carpet is an outstanding example of the refined weaving tradition that made the Laver (Ravar) workshops of Kerman world-famous during the late 19th and early 20th centuries. Laver Kermans are regarded as the finest carpets produced in the Kerman region, distinguished by their exceptionally fine weave, velvety wool, graceful drawing, and sophisticated floral artistry.
The carpet displays a magnificent all-over floral composition centered around an elaborate ivory medallion that blends harmoniously into a densely ornamented midnight-blue field.
