Object Description
Understated Laver Kirman Carpet
4.00 x 3.07 m
Laver Kirman carpets are among the most highly prized, and most unique, of all Persian workshop pieces. The workshops of Kirman, well known for the high quality of their weavings, won the royal patronage of the Safavid court in the 17th Century, and became some of the earliest Eastern carpets to make their way into the Western market. Later on, its weavers, in turn, took a certain influence from European textile traditions, incorporating a distinct palette, inspired by the colours of Classical French carpets.
This c. 1890-1910 Laver Kirman carpet has a creative, well-balanced allover floral design – rather than the more common central medallion motif – in faded burgundy, duck egg blue, and ochre red, over a soft ivory field, framed by a border of generous proportions. Its high-grade wool, together with the tightness of its weave, engenders a real clarity in the drawing, faithful to the artistry of the famed examples of the 17th Century Safavid Era.
In very good practical condition for everyday use, the organic dyes of this early Laver Kirman carpet have taken on a mild, yet characterful patina.
A timeless carpet, that would add an effortless elegance to a variety of interiors.