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c1870' {FINE ANTIQUE PERSIAN LAVAR KERMAN RUG} 4.4x6.1
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c1870' {FINE ANTIQUE PERSIAN LAVAR KERMAN RUG} 4.4x6.1
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We started this auction from $9.99 to allow the market to set the market price for this Antique Authentic Genuine Persian Lavar (Ravar) Kerman Rug with the exact size of 4' 4" x 6' 1" ft. The rug is in Good Condition. The rug has been washed and you don't have to be worried about any dust or odor. The pile is soft and shiny Wool and the foundation is Cotton. This piece is a very good quality rug. You can count the KPSI (Knott Per Square Inch) on the picture that shows the rug folded from the back side with the tape-measure placed on top of it. We describe our pieces to the best of our professional ability based on our 45 years experience dealing with Persian Rugs. RAVAR (LAVAR) is a small town 120 miles from Kerman. Although, sometimes incorrectly identified by the tradesmen of the West as 'LAVAR,' its true name is RAVAR. This weaving center is located just southeast of Iran. Ravar (Lavar) has a history of producing some of the finest Persian rugs. Ironically, weaving in Ravar (Lavar) didn't take place until the 19th century. The historical explanation appears to be that, during this time t were wars taking place in Kerman. Due to excessive destruction, the people of Kerman were forced to flee. They took refuge in Ravar(Lavar). Among the majority of the people that fled were carpet weavers in which they brought their remarkable skills to Ravar(Lavar). The rugs they made have extremely detailed designs executed with high craftsmanship and made to last a lifetime. It is no wonder that antique Ravar (Lavar) rugs are selling at very high prices in upscale galleries. Carpets from Kerman have been appreciated by western collectors for many years. Kerman Lavar (Ravar) rugs and carpets have many flowers in their curved patterns. Their all-over pattern is very unique and beautiful. Kerman Lavar (Ravar) also produces extremely nice rugs with human portraits and depictions of historical events. Kerman Lavar (Ravar) carpets and rugs are of very high quality, as is Kerman. These carpets come in different sizes, but the majority of them are mid-size (4x6 to 8x10 feet). You can also find larger rugs up to 10x 18 feet. The primary colors used in these carpets and rugs are as follows: pinks, light reds, yellows, and olive greens. They are among the few Persian rugs to have so many variations in color. They are made of wool and have a thin, tight, and very well textured pile. The warp is made of cotton while the pile is made of wool. Rugs and carpets from Kerman weavers in this area use Persian knots. Kerman Lavar (Ravar) carpets are beautiful and elaborately colored so t is a great demand for them globally. The Persian rug is a tradition that has survived for a period of over 2500 years. Each Persian rug is a new flower blossoming from one of the biggest branches of an ancient and colorful yet damaged tree which is the Persian culture . Persian people are very tradition oriented and this characteristic can be seen in the way they make their rugs . Each village or city in Iran has an ancient and traditional rug pattern that has been maintained in that region for centuries and sometimes millenniums. The distinct designs of each city are particular to that city alone and although famous designs have been imitated elsew in the country a few times , they have never been duplicated. Iran is also the place w many other styles of rugs are made, such as Turkish, Caucasian, Armenian, Kazak, Afghanistan & India. The Persian rug is a big chapter in the book of Iran's culture because it visually shows the biggest obsessions in Persian culture, which are the beauty of nature, literature, and true love. These are what make the Persian rug on of the most prestigious things to be placed in any home. We are a family owned business devoted in selling Genuine Persian Rugs for more then Four decades. Our prices are far below prevailing retail prices in the rug market. We are able to sell these beautiful rugs at a very low price due to the fact that we are a direct importer from Ir... 
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