Dantastic selection of Antique Carpets and Rugs - Lavar Rugs

Although often confused with the Kurdish village Wash West Wash, commonly known as Ravara, Lavar rugs are actually a variation of late Kerman carpets. The fabric for original Kerman rugs is both produced and washed in the city of Kerman. These Antique rugs NYC typically use elegant floral designs employing a broad range of pinks, blues, greens, and yellows that work to create a variety of rare colors. The illustrations on Lavar rugs are often Lavarse tissues and may have a floral overlay or use a central medallion.

History and Construction
The ancient tradition of Persian carpet weaving flourished in the 16th century under the rule of Shah Abbas and Shah Thamasp. The overarching pride that is characteristic of Persian culture in general is reflected doubly in their expertise as aubusson carpet weavers. The majority of cities and villages in Iran have an age-old traditional model for weaving that has been used in their region for centuries. In fact, many carpet designs are unique to specific cities and even to families within those cities. Although, due to their ubiquity, it is common for designs to be replicated by forgers, lavar rugs still seem to maintain their purity and strength throughout the country.

Many present day cities in Iran have developed their own blanket design while modern industries have begun to revive certain lost illustrations. In classical paintings, particularly those of the Italian Renaissance, Persian antique rugs are commonly found in the background as decoration. Their presence in art extends further to architects who sometimes borrowed the original designs as ornamentation in buildings and to weavers who have recreated designs based on already standing structures – such as the exquisite Isfahan medallion inspired by the famous mosque of Shah Allah Lutfi as the fabled city. Their ubiquity in classical art gives Persian Handmade Persian rugs their power and intensity as contemporary culturally stimulated objects of interior design.
The predominant value and price determinants of persian rugs are their quality and symmetry.

Quality
The best quality is found in hand-made rugs and is based on the length of time and effort required by all individuals in the various phases of their manufacturing (wool and dye manufacturers, designers, weavers, and those who build and maintain the looms and other plant and equipment involved). The most significant factor in determining the quality of a Persian carpet is the tightness and accuracy of the knotting. The most tightly knotted knots are the most durable but also take the longest and are the hardest to weave. It follows that the higher a carpet’s KPSI (knots per in2) the higher its price. Other factors affecting overall quality include quality of the wool or silk choice, the dyes used, the rug’s material basis, its symmetry and its complexity. In determining the value of a particular handmade antique rugs, oushak rugs professional appraisers take all these factors into account.

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