Down in the southeast of Iran, close to an oasis in the desert Dasht-e-Lut lies the city of Kerman.The carpets were considered to be the best among the Iranian carpets, but the newer productions are unfortunately of low quality sometimes. Modern carpets with the name Kerman-Lavar often come with all-over floral motifs in clear colours. The carpets are also sold under the name Kirman. Some examples of Kerman.

Technical specifications:
Pile: wool of good quality

Weft: cotton, 2 or 3 wefts between the rows of knots

Warp: cotton yarn

Knot: asymmetrical
Knot density: 160 000 – 380000 knots per square metre