Explore the exquisite world of the Kerman or Laver Kerman rug, a testament to the artistry and craftsmanship that thrived in Southeast Persia for centuries. This magnificent 4' x 7'2" masterpiece, dating from the early twentieth century, carries with it the rich legacy of Persian rug weaving.
Laver Kirman antique Persian rugs are celebrated for their soft and delicate color palette, reminiscent of European elegance.
Bidjar is the name of a small Kurdish town in western Iran. (or Bidjar) Kurdish rugs are often called the Iron Rugs of Iran. The Bijar was a heavy, durable rug that has been very popular in the United States. Now the Bijar rug tends to be a finer, thinner and more Sarouk-like rug. Most Bijar Kurdish carpets are woven by Gerrus Kurds in the Bijar area while a finer copy of Bijar carpets are woven by Afshar weavers who live in the Tekab and Tekkenteppe Area in Gerus.
An Absolutely Amazing hand woven Turkish Oushak carpet with unusual repeated boukuetof flowers.
The colors are muted and highly stylized floral accent.
originally purchased from a nice west cost collection that I consider it a great find.
Ushak rugs have been in production since the 15th century with superb wools and natural dyes. Unlike other Turkish rugs, Ushak rugs influenced after Persian rugs and woven with Ghiordies knots, their design is feature intricate motifs of vines and leaves.
. The overall condition is very good, minor wear consistent with age and use.
An Absolutely beautiful antique hand woven Persian rug with unusual repeated swan birds.
The colors are muted and highly stylized floral accent.
originally purchased from a beautiful home in Geneva Illinois I consider it a great find.
Melayer is a name of village in north west of Persia and it has diverse population including Kurds, this rug made by them.
Senneh Melayer made of vegetable dye fine wool and tightly woven, the pile is low and even like a tapestry.
The Feraghan district located south of Tehran, encompassed the cities of Arak, Qum and Kashan, an area with a long and illustrious history of rug and carpet weaving. In the nineteenth century, many British companies opened oriental carpet factories and began to produce fine Persian Feraghan rugs and carpets for export to Europe. Antique Feraghan carpets and rugs are prized for their sturdy construction and their quiet, all-over patterns.
During the Islamic occupation of the eleventh century, Medieval Spain was the first European country to make knotted pile rugs. The Hispano-Moresque society was a tremendously cultured civilization with diverse populations: Muslim Arab, Jewish, Christian and Berber, all intermingling for many centuries. In addition, other prevailing design influences came from Persia, Italy, and France. Along with tapestries, cushions, bed sets and chests, oriental style rugs were indispensable to the nomadic life of the Spanish nobility.
Sarouk (also Saruk or Sarough) rugs are those woven in the village of Saruk and also the city of Arak, Iran and the surrounding countryside. Sarouk rugs have been produced for much of the last century. The early successes of the Sarouk rug are largely owed to the American market. From the 1910s to 1950s, the “American Sarouk” also known as the “Painted Sarouk” was produced. American customers had an affinity for the Sarouk’s curvilinear and floral designs.
