Alexandrite 17'9" x 11'6"

Size: 17.9 x 11.6 ft. Origin: Kerman Persia Circa: 1880 Material: Pure Wool  This remarkable antique Persian Lavar Kirman from the Late 19th century has a deep blue field and vine design within a ten-stepped border, which is rare to find. Various shades of blue, grey, gold, and green are marvellously spread throughout the scroll vines and classic Persian motifs. Shah Abbas reportedly gave Kirman rugs embroidered with gold and Silver threads as a tribute to the Ottoman Court during the sixteenth century. These magnificent masterpieces became famous throughout Western Europe, and from the sixteenth century onwards, the city of Kirman was known for *vase* carpets, a term deriving from the depiction of vase motifs. Antique Persian Kirman of this period, especially the Lavar, are known for their fine weave, intricate drawing and unique colours. Authentic vintage and antique Persian rugs are hand-knotted with silk or wool. Each one is an exceptional work of art and one of a kind. Pictures are taken in natural light to portray the most realistic colours possible. Due to these rugs' handmade and preloved nature, slight imperfections and flaws are not defects. Our rugs are professionally cleaned.