Object Description
Unusual Early Laver Kirman Carpet, c. 1870
3.96 x 3.26 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 Oriental 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, as can be seen in this example, with its soft champagne, duck egg blue, maroon, and sage green tones in the drawing, all in gracefully aged natural vegetable dyes.
This beautiful late 19th Century work predates the widespread commercialization of Persian carpet weaving, and so bears the character of earlier 18th Century pieces in its design. Its composition has a rare sense of charming naivety, unusually open and balanced for carpets of this type.
A stunning work of art, this piece is in remarkably good condition for everyday use considering its age, still retaining its original outer borders on all sides.
With its restrained grace, this carpet would make a welcome addition to any setting.
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