Persian “Ravar” Kirman Carpet

Iran - 19th Century

260 x 358 cm

The city of Kerman has been a major center for the production of high quality Persian carpets since at least the 15th century. Employing gifted weavers, master dyers, and expert designers. Royal Safavid Court carpets were woven there. “Vase” technique carpets from the period are highly prized and present in major museum and private collections in the West, as well as the new Islamic museums in the Gulf Region.

By the 19th century, Kerman had a long history of urban workshops, employed very fine Carmania wool, natural dyes, and featured a diversified design repertoire for export to western markets . The area of Ravar, or Lavar is specifically known for high level of quality and distinction.

The present carpet a remarkable example of the Kirman design and carpet weaving tradition that desplay’s a complex and colorful design format expertly drawn and executed from the late 19th century.