Lori / Luri Rugs

History / Background

Who are the Luri?

The main Luri ethno-linguistic groups are Luri, Feyli, Leki (Laki, Alaki), Bakhtiari, Kelhuri.

Population 4,280,000 in Iran (1993) including 680,000 Bakhtiari (1989). Population total all countries 4,280,000 or more.

Region Southwestern Iran, Lorestan and Ilam. Khorramabad is an important political and economic center. Borujerd is also a center. The Bakhtiari migrate mainly from Bakhtiari and Esfahan provinces (summer) to Khuzestan (winter). Mamasani and Kurdshuli in Fars Province; Bovir-Ahmadi in Boyer-Ahmadi Kohgiluyeh Province. Also spoken in Iraq, USA. Ethnologue report for language code: LRI.

Lori or Lori Pambak is a mountainous region of Armenia that borders upon Georgia. It has a population of 400,000 and is 97% Armenian. Lori – the third biggest region in Armenia.

Examples:

Lori Pambak Kazak Rug

Lori Pambak Kazak Rug

Southwest Caucasus,circa 1900.

Warp: Wool, Z2S, ivory, ivory/light brown mix.

Weft: Wool, Z2S (loosely plied), 3 – 4 shoots.

Pile: Wool symmetrical knot.

Density: 8 H, 8-10 V.

Sides: 2 cords of 2 warps each, overcast then overcast together in red.

Ends: Upper 1 inch red kilim, warp fringe Lower 1/2 inch red kilim, warp fringe (some warp loops)

 

Colors: Cranberry, ochre, medium to deep teal green and blue, ivory indigo , medium to deep sable, seal brown.


Lori Pambak Kazak Rug

Lori Pambak Kazak Rug

Southwest Caucasus, circa 1900.

Approximately 8 ft. 10 in. by 5 ft. 11 in. (2.69 m. by 1.80 m.)

Warp: Wool, Z3S, alternate warp slightly to moderately depressed, ivory

Weft: Wool, Z2S, 3 shoots, light to deep rose

Pile: Wool, symmetrical knot

Density: 7 horizontal, 9-10 vertical

Sides: Wool, 2 cords of 2 warps each, overcast red

Ends: Upper – 1/2 in. macramé then 1/2 in. rose kilim Lower – 1 in. red kilim then warp loops

Colors: Deep scarlet, lapis, eggshell, chamois, straw, badger brown, peacock blue

 


Lori Pambak Kazak Rug

Lori Pambak Kazak Rug

Southwest Caucasus, first quarter 20th Century.

Approximately 8 ft. 6 in. by 6 ft. (2.59 m. by 1.83 m.)

Warp: Wool, Z3S, ivory

Weft: Wool, 2Z, 3-4 shoots, red

Pile: Wool, symmetrical knot

Density: 8-9 horizontal, 8-9 vertical

Sides: Wool, 1 cord of 2 warps, overcast red

Ends: 3/4 in. red kilim, warp fringe

Colors: Cranberry, ivory, teal green, seal brown, butterscotch, lapis, evergreen, indigo, oat, black


Lori Pambak Kazak Rug ca. 1900

Lori Pambak Kazak Rug ca. 1900

Caucasus, Size 200 x 140 cm

Instead of striking Lori Pampak medallions dominating here, diamonds concentrically construct the red-ground infield. Remarkable amulets and animal abstractions in the rear. Beautiful, clear color palette. Fleshy thick pile in beautiful, full conservation.


19th c. Lori Pambak Kazak rug

19th c. Lori Pambak Kazak rug

Caucasus. Piles, small worn areas, corroded browns. Size 249 x 167 cm

On a red background art-typical ornamentation; Octopon with a majestic Lori-Pampak motif in a beautifully abrusted blue-green. On the longitudinal axis, flanked by hooked octogons, with set star-shaped squares. By deliberately restricting to a few filling motifs the powerful effect is skillfully increased. White main border with peculiar triangles or hand motifs and jagged star shapes in an early representation. Blue base off-white and yellow-brown zigzag inside hem. Equally thin, the age corresponding to good overall condition.


Unusual Lori Pambak Kazak Rug

Unusual Lori Pambak Kazak Rug

End of the 19th Century. Dimensions: 190X150. Perfect Condition.


Lori Pambak Kazak Rug circa 1890

Lori Pambak Kazak Rug circa 1890

Approximately 8ft. 1in. by 5ft. 8in. (2.46 by 1.73m.). Original end finishes, oxidized charcoals, minor repiling, minor foldwear.


Lori Pambak Rug Galerie Bieler early 19th c.

Lori Pambak Rug Galerie Bieler


Antique Lori Pambak Kazak Main Carpet 12 by 6 foot
Antique Lori Pambak Kazak Main Carpet 12 by 6 foot from Dennis Dodds

A brilliantly colored carpet with excellent pile and strong graphics. The dominant white octagon contains an archaic “gremlin” in blue-green, surrounded by voluted arrowheads and kotchak elements. Small areas of pale aubergine point to an early date. This is possibly the largest, early example of this design group.



Lori Pambak Rug from Nalbandian B-325




Modern Lori carpet

Modern Lori carpet

Fars province, southwest Persia, modern. 11ft.7in. x 7ft.6in. 3.53m. x 2.29m.


3 Gul Lori Pambak Rug 

3 Gul Lori Pambak Rug

4’10” x 7’2.” Circa 1900. Wool on wool.


Lori/Luri Bag

Lori/Luri Bag

Western Central Persia. 1st quarter 20th century. ca. 207 x 160 cm


Lori Long Rug, Fars C. 1930

Lori Long Rug, Fars C. 1930

Fars province, southwest Persia, about 1930. 9ft.6in. x 4ft.5in. 2.90m. x 1.35m. Uneven wear overall.


19th c. Fars Lori Rug 

19th c. Fars Lori Rug

235 x 149 cm


Luri Rug, Fars, C. 1900

Luri Rug, Fars, C. 1900

Southwest Persia, Fars, about 1900-20. 7ft.10in. x 5ft. 3in. 2.39m. x 1.60m Overall wear, heavy in places, holed.


Lori Rug, Shiraz C. 1930

Lori Rug, Shiraz C. 1930

City of Shiraz, Fars Province, southwest Persia about 1930. 7ft.5in. x 4ft.4in. 2.26m. x 1.32m. Slight wear in field, slight losses both ends.


Lori of Fars C. 1930-40

Lori of Fars C. 1930-40

Southwest Persia about 1930-40. 7ft.10in. x 5ft. 2.39m. x 1.52m.


Lori Vase Rug 3rd quarter 19th C. 
Lori Vase Rug 3rd quarter 19th C.

4-4 x 8-9


Lori Medallion Rug Late 19th C.

Lori Medallion Rug Late 19th C.

4-101 x 7-8


Lori Pambak Kazak Rug circa 1890 

Lori Pambak Kazak Rug circa 1890

MEASUREMENTS

Approximately 299 by 186cm., 9ft. 9in. by 9ft. 1in.


A Lori Pambak Kazak Rug circa 1890

A Lori Pambak Kazak Rug circa 1890

MEASUREMENTS

Approximately 280 by 200cm., 9ft. 2in. by 6ft. 6in.

DESCRIPTION

Circa 1890


A Lori Pambak Kazak Rug circa 1900

A Lori Pambak Kazak Rug circa 1900

MEASUREMENTS

283 by 170cm., 9ft. 4in. by 5ft. 7in.

DESCRIPTION

Circa 1900

 


A Lori Pambak Kazak Rug circa 1900

A Lori Pambak Kazak Rug circa 1900

MEASUREMENTS

Approximately 8ft. by 5ft. 10in. (2.44 by 1.78m.)

DESCRIPTION

DATE OF OBJECT

Circa 1900