Made with hand-knotted wool circa 1890-1900, this 3x18 antique Kerman Lavar extra long runner rug is an extremely rare and exciting new addition to Rug & Kilim’s curations of this celebrated weaving tradition. On the Design: Designers and admirers of the craft alike will particularly appreciate this antique Kerman Lavar’s outstanding runner size—one of the best and most versatile one can find in antique rugs and among them, rugs of its period, and all-the-more impressive considering its level of love, detail, and overall sophistication. This grand work seems to exemplify those of its lineage while subtly innovating the style to a keen eye. Woven with meticulous craftsmanship, the piece showcases floral medallion design—a hallmark of traditional Kerman Lavar design. The color palette is both regal and earthy, featuring deep brown, red, green, beige, blue, cream, pink and accents of gold. These sophisticated tones create a beautiful contrast against the brown ground, lending the piece a dramatic presence that remains harmonious and balanced. Admirers of the craft will appreciate this as a particularly expressive work among rugs, with very finely woven drawings of exceptional quality.Condition: This antique Kerman Lavar runner rug further enjoys good condition for its age and lineage.