Signed antique Ravar Kerman, Persia. A extremely well drawn and fine example of a classical “Millefleurs” design in the form of tree with numerous examples of the local flora in life-like shapes and colours. Signed: Made by Mohaman Ebne Jafar. C. 1,1 mio. kn. pr. sqm. C. 1900. 295×165 cm.
The most famous of the ca. 30 villages around Kerman in which rugs are made is called Ravar. Merchants from Kerman ordered specially high quality rugs with rich figural and floral designs to be made in Ravar (Millefleurs), therefore resulting in the name Kerman Ravar. The Kerman Ravar rug is often described as the “King of Carpets”.
Decorative art and carpets, 6 December 2007