Antique Persian Laver Kerman carpet, amazing color in excellent condition with unique blue background.
Kirman was a very important antique rug weaving centre dating from the Golden Age of Persian culture under the Safavid dynasty in the 16th century, on a par with Tabriz and Kashan in esteem. The color palette of Laver Kirman antique Persian rugs is unusually soft and delicate with a European grace.
19th century 10' x 13' unusual antique Serapi carpet of Persia. Very unusual colors.
Woven in the rugged mountains of Northwest Persia, Serapi rugs are a distinct Heriz region style, with finer knotting and more large-scale spaciously placed antique carpet designs than other rugs from this area. Persian carpets had to be taken by their weavers to Serab, 30 miles distant, to be marketed.
This elegant Antique Persian Malayer runner, woven around 1920, is a superb example of the refined village craftsmanship for which the Malayer weaving district is celebrated. Its impressive length, graceful proportions, and finely detailed all-over design make it an ideal choice for a grand hallway or gallery space.
The runner features a warm golden camel field filled with an intricate lattice of delicate floral sprays, palmettes, rosettes, and gracefully curving boteh (paisley) motifs.
A charming antique Persian Heriz carpet it has a range of outstanding colors.
A great painting is measure by beauty of its colors and the same statement goes for this rug. Heriz rugs are Persian rugs from the area of Heriz, East Azerbaijan in northwest Iran, northeast of Tabriz. Such rugs are produced in the village of the same name in the slopes of Mount Sabalan. Heriz carpets are durable and hard-wearing and they can last for generations. 19th century examples of such carpets are often found on sale by major auction houses in United States and Europe.
The Bakhtiari tribe, based in Chahar Mahaal and Bakhtiari, is well-known for their rugs and weavings. They have been weaving rugs exported around the globe since the early 19th century.
Spectacular antique Persian Heriz carpet. A great painting is measure by beauty of its colors and the same statement goes for this rug. Heriz rugs are Persian rugs from the area of Heris, East Azerbaijan in northwest Iran, northeast of Tabriz. Such rugs are produced in the village of the same name in the slopes of Mount Sabalan. Heriz carpets are durable and hard-wearing and they can last for generations. 19th century examples of such carpets are often found on sale by major auction houses in United States and Europe.
This handsome Antique Northwest Persian runner, woven around 1900, is a striking example of the bold geometric artistry and durable village craftsmanship that distinguish the finest tribal weavings of the region. Its impressive length and dynamic composition make it an exceptional choice for a hallway, gallery, or other elongated interior space.
The rich walnut-brown field is anchored by a dramatic sequence of large angular medallions in brick red, sky blue, ivory, and soft gold, linked together by stylized hooked motifs that create a powerful sense of movement throughout the runner.
The Bakhtiari tribe, based in Chahar Mahaal and Bakhtiari, is well known for their rugs and weavings. They have been weaving rugs exported around the globe since the early 19th century
