Kirman Persian Rugs
KIRMAN STYLE
Antique and vintage Kirman rugs and carpets are named for the southern Iranian city that has been a renowned major center of high-quality carpet production since the 16th century. These furnishings are considered works of art and are celebrated for their fine craftsmanship, sumptuous colors and durability.
This type of Persian carpet is sometimes spelled Kerman, like its place of origin, the capital of the Western Asian country’s Kerman Province. Iran encompasses different cultures, languages and dialects, and its exquisite rugs reflect this diversity.
The different types of Persian carpets are named for the towns, villages and regions where they’re made. Kirman rugs, carpets, wall hangings and other textiles have long been popular with international audiences, including in the early 20th century when they were marketed as Kermanshah carpets. Compared to other Persian rugs, Kirman examples are known for being vividly colored with natural dyes and characterized by a diverse variety of patterns, ranging from arabesques embedded with floral touches and details like deer and lions to overlapping cartouches in a broad palette of rich hues.
Others feature an ornate central medallion, vase shapes, rows of shrubs or a flourishing tree of life created through an asymmetrical knotting technique so that the wool pile on cotton is “double warped.” Some of the more elaborate carpets commissioned from the Kirman workshops in the 18th and 19th centuries included large-scale naturalistic scenes based on European paintings or Gobelin tapestries.
The major workshops of Kerman informed weaving in nearby rural areas such as those created by the Afshar tribe. The international popularity of Kirman carpets, meanwhile, inspired designers across the globe, such as William Morris in England. A leading designer of the Arts and Crafts movement, Morris revived historical techniques such as printed fabrics in the furnishings he created. He owned Kirman carpets and used them as a source for his work.
Both vintage and contemporary rugs influenced by Kirman designs remain in demand for their lavish palette and distinctive patterns. In 2013, a 17th-century Kirman carpet was sold at a Sotheby’s auction for an astounding $33.8 million.
Find a range of antique Kirman rugs and carpets, wall decorations and other furniture on 1stDibs.
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Style: Kirman
Multicolor Antique Kirman Handmade Allover Floral Oversize Wool Rug
Located in Norwalk, CT
An extraordinary Beautiful antique Kirman hand-knotted wool rug with a tan field. This Persian rug has multicolor accents in a gorgeous garden floral design.
This rug measures: 11...
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20th Century Persian Kirman Persian Rugs
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Tan Antique Kerman Handmade Allover Motif Persian Wool Rug
Located in Norwalk, CT
Beautiful antique Kerman hand-knotted wool rug with a tan field. This Persian rug has a brown frame with multicolor accents in a gorgeous all-over floral pattern design.
This rug ...
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20th Century Persian Kirman Persian Rugs
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Wool
Antique-Worn Persian Kerman Rug, Rugged Beauty Meets Laid-Back Luxury
Located in Dallas, TX
53765 Antique-Worn Persian Kerman Rug, 08'09 x 13'05.
Featuring a traditional botanical design and exuding rugged beauty, this hand-knotted wool distressed antique Persian...
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Early 20th Century Persian Kirman Persian Rugs
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Wool
Antique Kerman Tan & Blue Handmade Persian Wool Rug with Allover Pattern
Located in Norwalk, CT
Beautiful antique Kerman hand-knotted wool rug with a beige and red field. This Persian rug has multicolor accents in a gorgeous all-over rosette pattern design.
This rug measures...
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20th Century Persian Kirman Persian Rugs
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Wool
Beige Antique Kerman Handmade Rosette Motif Persian Wool Rug
Located in Norwalk, CT
Beautiful antique Kerman hand-knotted wool rug with a beige and red field. This Persian rug has multicolor accents in a gorgeous all-over rosette pattern design.
This rug measures...
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20th Century Persian Kirman Persian Rugs
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Antique Kerman Handmade Beige Persian Wool Rug with Allover Floral Pattern
Located in Norwalk, CT
Beautiful antique Kerman hand-knotted wool rug with a beige field. This Persian rug has multicolor accents in a gorgeous all-over floral pattern design.
This rug measures: 15'10" ...
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20th Century Persian Kirman Persian Rugs
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Antique Kerman Handmade Multicolor Persian Wool Rug with Allover Floral Motif
Located in Norwalk, CT
Beautiful antique Kerman hand-knotted wool rug with a beige field. This Persian rug has multicolor accents in a gorgeous all-over garden floral design.
This rug measures: 17'4" x ...
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20th Century Persian Kirman Persian Rugs
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Wool
Antique Persian Kerman Handmade Multicolor Wool Rug with Rosette Design
Located in Norwalk, CT
Beautiful antique Kerman hand-knotted wool rug with a red field. This Persian rug has multicolor accents in a gorgeous all-over rosette pattern design.
This rug measures: 14' x 23...
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20th Century Persian Kirman Persian Rugs
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Antique Kerman Handmade Rose Persian Wool Rug with Allover Floral Motif
Located in Norwalk, CT
Beautiful antique Kerman hand-knotted wool rug with a beige and rose field. This Persian rug has a designed frame and multicolor accents in a gorgeous all-over rosette pattern design...
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20th Century Persian Kirman Persian Rugs
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Wool
Oversize Antique Kerman Handmade Beige Persian Wool Rug with Allover Pattern
Located in Norwalk, CT
Beautiful antique Kerman hand-knotted wool rug with a tan field. This Persian rug has multicolor accents in a gorgeous all-over floral pattern design.
This rug measures: 13'8" x 2...
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20th Century Persian Kirman Persian Rugs
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Tan Antique Kerman Handmade Allover Pattern Persian Wool Rug
Located in Norwalk, CT
Beautiful antique Kerman hand-knotted wool rug with a tan field. This Persian rug has multicolor accents in a gorgeous all-over floral pattern design.
This rug measures: 16' x 20'...
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20th Century Persian Kirman Persian Rugs
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Antique Kerman Handmade Allover Floral Designed Wool Rug
Located in Norwalk, CT
Beautiful antique Kerman hand-knotted wool rug with a tan field. This Kerman rug has pink, red, and blue accents in a gorgeous all-over floral pattern design.
This rug measures: 8...
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20th Century Persian Kirman Persian Rugs
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Wool
Oversize Antique Kerman Handmade Medallion Beige & Rose Persian Wool Rug
Located in Norwalk, CT
Beautiful antique Kerman hand-knotted wool rug with a beige and rose field. This Persian rug has a blue frame and multicolor accents in a gorgeous all-over rosette pattern design.
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20th Century Persian Kirman Persian Rugs
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Antique Lavar Kerman Carpet, Fine Persian Oriental Rug Jewel Blue, Gold and Navy
Located in Port Washington, NY
This master crafted Persian Laver Kerman carpet exemplifies the profound understanding of the artistic principles of balance and harmony that make art level antique rugs so inspiring...
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Late 19th Century Persian Antique Kirman Persian Rugs
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Wool
Antique Kerman Blue Handmade Persian Designed Wool Rug
Located in Norwalk, CT
Beautiful antique Kerman hand-knotted wool rug with a navy blue field. This Persian rug has a beige frame and tan accents in a gorgeous all-over rosette pattern design.
This rug m...
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20th Century Persian Kirman Persian Rugs
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Wool
19th Century Antique Persian Kerman Lavar 10x16 Pink & Ivory Handmade Wool Rug
Located in Houston, TX
An amazing 1890s Persian Kerman Lavar with the most elaborately woven multicolored design of scrolling vines with myriad flowers on a cream background. The medallion is the best we'v...
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1890s Persian Antique Kirman Persian Rugs
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Wool
Rust Antique Kerman Handmade Rosette Designed Persian Wool Rug
Located in Norwalk, CT
Beautiful antique Kerman hand-knotted wool rug with a red-rust field. This Kerman rug has multicolor accents in a gorgeous all-over medallion floral pattern design.
This rug measu...
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20th Century Persian Kirman Persian Rugs
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Wool
Antique Kirman Handmade Medallion Floral Tan Oversize Wool Rug
Located in Norwalk, CT
Beautiful antique Kirman hand-knotted wool rug with a blue field. This Persian rug has red and tan accents in a gorgeous all-over floral pattern design.
This rug measures: 10'8" x 1...
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20th Century Persian Kirman Persian Rugs
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Wool
Early 20th Century Handmade Persian Lavar Kerman Gallery Carpet
Located in New York, NY
An antique Persian Lavar Kerman gallery carpet handmade during the early 20th century.
Measures: 6' 7" x 12' 4".
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Early 20th Century Persian Kirman Persian Rugs
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Early 20th Century Persian Kirman Rug
Located in Chicago, IL
A sweet early 20th century Persian Kirman rug with a stunning pattern with myriad flowers woven in pinks, fuchsias, indigos and green, all set against a cream colors background, and ...
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1930s Persian Vintage Kirman Persian Rugs
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Wool
Distressed Antique Persian Kerman Rug
Located in Dallas, TX
61013 Antique Persian Kerman Rug, 06'05 x 10'11.
Distressed. Desirable Age Wear. Antique Wash. Abrash. Hand-knotted wool. Made in Iran.
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Early 20th Century Persian Kirman Persian Rugs
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Distressed Antique Persian Kerman Rug with Millefleur Design
Located in Dallas, TX
53732 Distressed Antique Persian Kerman Rug with Millefleur Design 08'08 x 11'05. With a traditional floral design and rugged beauty, this hand-knotted wool distressed antique Persia...
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Early 20th Century Persian Kirman Persian Rugs
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Vintage Persian Kerman Rug, Relaxed Refinement Meets Soothing Sophistication
Located in Dallas, TX
53760 Distressed Vintage Persian Kerman Rug, 06'09 x 09'06.
Relaxed refinement meets soothing sophistication in this hand knotted wool distressed vintage Persian Kerman rug. Let your...
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Mid-20th Century Persian Kirman Persian Rugs
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Wool
Vintage-Worn Persian Kerman Rug, Quiet Sophistication Meets Relaxed Refinement
Located in Dallas, TX
53750 Vintage-Worn Persian Kerman Rug, 06'09 x 10'00.
Sophisticated elegance meets relaxed refinement in this hand knotted wool distressed vintage Persian Kerman rug. Let yourself be...
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Mid-20th Century Persian Kirman Persian Rugs
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Vintage-Worn Persian Kerman Rug, Laid-Back Luxury Meets Relaxed Coastal Style
Located in Dallas, TX
53759 Distressed Vintage Persian Kerman Rug, 06'10 x 09'06.
Laid-back luxury meets quiet sophistication in this hand knotted wool distressed vintage Persian Kerman rug. Let yourself ...
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Mid-20th Century Persian Kirman Persian Rugs
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Wool
Antique Persian Kerman Rug. Size: 11 ft 10 in x 20 ft
Located in New York, NY
Large Antique Persian Kerman Rug, Country of origin / rug type: Persian rug, Circa date: 1920. Size: 11 ft 10 in x 20 ft (3.61 m x 6.1...
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Early 20th Century Persian Kirman Persian Rugs
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Wool
Vintage Persian Kerman Carpet
Located in Dallas, TX
53752 Vintage-Worn Persian Kerman Rug, 05'03 x 06'01. Antique-washed Persian Kerman rugs are vintage rugs that undergo a specialized washing process to soften the colors, fade the pa...
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Mid-20th Century Persian Kirman Persian Rugs
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Wool
Antique Persian Kerman Rug, Quiet Sophistication Meets Relaxed Refinement
Located in Dallas, TX
53739 Antique Persian Kerman Rug, 06'08 x 09'10.
Quiet sophistication meets relaxed refinement in this hand knotted wool antique Persian Kerman rug. Get ready to be transported to a ...
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Early 20th Century Persian Kirman Persian Rugs
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Wool
Distressed Antique Persian Kerman Rug
Located in Dallas, TX
61024 Antique Persian Kerman rug, 11'03 x 16'04.
Distressed. Desirable age wear. Antique wash. Abrash. Hand-knotted wool. Made in Iran.
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Early 20th Century Persian Kirman Persian Rugs
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Wool
Early 20th Century Persian Kirman Rug
Located in New York, NY
Early 20th Century Persian Kirman Rug
Size: 12'6" × 20'8" (381 × 629 cm)
Color: Beige, Blue, Brown.
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Early 20th Century Persian Kirman Persian Rugs
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Early 20th Century Persian Kirman Rug
Located in Chicago, IL
A beautiful early 20th century Persian Kirman rug with a wonderful central floral medallion woven in pink, orange, indigo, and cranberry and set against a stunning champagne colored ...
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Early 20th Century Persian Kirman Persian Rugs
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Wool
Early 20th Century Persian Kirman Rug
Located in Chicago, IL
A stunning early 20th century Persian Kirman rug with a mesmerizing floral pattern radiating out from the center, and woven in pinks, indigos, crimsons, and whites. The border is ext...
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1940s Persian Vintage Kirman Persian Rugs
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Wool
Oversize Antique Persian Ivory and Blue Floral Kirman Rug, circa 1920s
Located in New York, NY
Kirman is an ancient city, with an incredible history going back over a thousand years. Marco Polo was one of the first westerners to view Kirman rugs. The city is located in the cen...
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1920s Persian Vintage Kirman Persian Rugs
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Early 20th Century Kirman Rug
Located in Chicago, IL
A gorgeous early 20th century Persian Kirman rug with an all-over paisley and petite floral pattern woven in traditional Kirman colors including pinks, cranberries, light and dark in...
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1940s Persian Vintage Kirman Persian Rugs
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Wool
Early 20th Century Kirman Rug
Located in Chicago, IL
A stunning early 20th century Persian Kirman rug with a beautiful mirrored floral pattern containing myriad floral clusters woven in pinks, indigos, and greens, and set against a cre...
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1930s Persian Vintage Kirman Persian Rugs
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Wool
Distressed Vintage Persian Isfahan Rug
Located in Dallas, TX
60996 Distressed Vintage Persian Isfahan Rug 06'10 x 09'10.
Rendered in variegated shades of tan, sand, ecru, cerulean, Aegean, camel, teal green, verdigris, latte, and brown with...
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Mid-20th Century Persian Kirman Persian Rugs
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Wool
Authentic Persian Kirman Handwoven Wool Rug
Located in New York, NY
Authentic Persian Kirman handwoven wool rug
Size: 9'9" × 14'4" (297 × 436 cm)
An early 20th century Persian Karastan Kirman rug, the abrashed camel field with a spacious symmetrical ...
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Early 20th Century Persian Kirman Persian Rugs
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Wool
Very Large Antique Persian Palace Size Kerman Rug in All-Over Floral Design
Located in Atlanta, GA
This amazing very large antique Persian Kerman with all over intricate floral design was custom sized and made in the late 19th century represents a royal design in raspberry tones, ...
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Late 19th Century Persian Antique Kirman Persian Rugs
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Wool
Distressed Vintage Persian Isfahan Rug
Located in Dallas, TX
60994 Distressed Vintage Persian Isfahan rug 06'10 x 09'09.
Rendered in variegated shades of tan, sand, ecru, cerulean, Aegean, camel, teal green, verdigris, latte, and brown with o...
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Mid-20th Century Persian Kirman Persian Rugs
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Wool
Antique Persian Kerman Rug with Victorian Style
Located in Dallas, TX
21681 Antique Persian Kerman rug with Victorian Style 04'07 x 06'07. Sophisticated and refined with a Victorian style, this hand knotted wool antique Persian Kerman rug charms with e...
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Early 20th Century Persian Kirman Persian Rugs
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Wool
Antique Persian Kirman Handmade Wool Rug
Located in New York, NY
Antique Persian Kirman Handmade Wool rug
Size: 10'10" × 15'10" (330 × 482 cm)
A late 19th century Persian Kirman rug, the caramel field with an allover trellis of whimsical enlarged leaves and leafy vines within a cypress and flowering shrub border with enlarged black cusped medallions at the corners.
The origin of antique rug weaving is often disputed. Experts have uncovered splendid carpets in the palace of Cyrus the Great...
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Late 19th Century Persian Antique Kirman Persian Rugs
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Wool
Antique Persian Kirman Handmade Wool Rug
Located in New York, NY
Antique Persian Kirman handmade wool rug
Size: 10'6" × 14'7" (320 × 444 cm)
A late 19th century Persian Kirman (Kerman) antique carpet, having a blue and beige allover lozenge lattic...
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Late 19th Century Persian Antique Kirman Persian Rugs
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Wool
Antique Persian Kirman Rug
Located in New York, NY
Antique Persian Kirman rug
Size: 11'3" × 19'4" (342 × 589 cm)
Color: Beige, blue, brown.
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Early 20th Century Persian Kirman Persian Rugs
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Wool
Distressed Antique Persian Kerman Rug with Rustic Old World Victorian Style
Located in Dallas, TX
77608, distressed antique Persian Kerman rug with rustic old World Victorian style. Displaying a lovingly time-worn composition and a hint of romantic connotations with rustic sensib...
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Early 20th Century Persian Kirman Persian Rugs
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Wool
Antique Kerman Brown Handmade Medallion Botanical Wool Rug
Located in Norwalk, CT
Beautiful antique Kerman hand-knotted wool rug with a brown field. This Kerman rug has a pink and blue accent in a gorgeous all-over floral pattern design.
This rug measures: 12'4...
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20th Century Persian Kirman Persian Rugs
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Wool
Traditional Blue Formal Kerman Mat Mini Rug
Located in New York, NY
An early 20th century Persian Lavar Kerman traditional mat size rug.
Measures: 1'6" x 2'4"
The province and city of Kerman in Central Persia continued to make extraordinary car...
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1920s Persian Vintage Kirman Persian Rugs
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Wool
Early 20th Century Lavar Kirman Rug
Located in Chicago, IL
A wonderful early 20th century Persian Lavar Kirman rug with a traditional pattern containing a central eight-lobed medallion with myriad petite flowe...
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Early 1900s Persian Antique Kirman Persian Rugs
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Wool
Multicolor Antique Persian Kerman Handmade Allover Designed Wool Rug
Located in Norwalk, CT
Beautiful antique Kerman hand-knotted wool rug with a pink and beige field. This Persian rug has a blue frame and multi-color accents in a gorgeous all-over geometric medallion flora...
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Early 20th Century Persian Kirman Persian Rugs
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Wool
Antique Persian Kerman Rug. Size: 9 ft 11 in x 11 ft 8 in
Located in New York, NY
Beautifully abrashed blue antique Persian Kerman rug, country of origin or rug type: Persian rugs, circa 1900. Size: 9 ft 11 in x 11 ft 8 in (3.02 m x 3.56 m)
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Early 1900s Persian Antique Kirman Persian Rugs
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Wool
Early 20th Century Persian Kirman Runner
Located in Chicago, IL
A sweet early 20th century Persian Kirman runner with a delicately rendered floral pattern woven in pinks, yellows, whites, and reds, set against a pale indigo background, and surrou...
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1940s Persian Vintage Kirman Persian Rugs
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Wool
Vintage Persian Kirman Rug 5'1 x 8'10
Located in New York, NY
Vintage Persian Kirman rug. Size: 5'1 x 8'10. This attractive and tonally muted Kirman from southeast Persia was woven when densely covered grounds were particularly popular. The field color is a soft light teal with accents of dark brown, old gold, ivory and light green. The main border is equally filled with flowering vines and other elements repeating those of the field. Almost randomly, motives outlined in dark brown seem to drift in and out of focus. The all-over pattern has rosettes, leaves and layers of vines. The color variation or abrash is fairly subtle and is not the usual horizontal band variety, all too obvious in carpets with diverse dye lots. The soft, almost feminine palette makes this rug ideal for a boudoir, dressing room or bed chamber...
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20th Century Persian Kirman Persian Rugs
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Wool
Vintage Persian Kerman Rug, circa 1940
Located in Secaucus, NJ
Vintage Persian Kerman rug, circa 1940. Although small in size this vintage Kerman rug incorporates a tremendous amount of detail in the composition with the floral elements repeated...
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20th Century Persian Kirman Persian Rugs
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Antique Persian Kirman Rug, circa 1900 9'4x12'10
Located in New York, NY
Antique Persian Kirman rug, circa 1900, 9'4 x 12'10. A wonderful antique circa 1900 Kirman rug in tones of blue with an abrash in the blues. An abrash is a natural change in color th...
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19th Century Persian Antique Kirman Persian Rugs
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Wool
Decorative Antique Persian Kerman Rug. 10 ft 8 in x 17 ft 3 in
Located in New York, NY
Large Decorative Antique Persian Kerman Rug, Country of Origin: Persia, Circa date: 1900. Size: 10 ft 8 in x 17 ft 3 in (3.25 m x 5.26 m)
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20th Century Persian Kirman Persian Rugs
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Early 20th Century Persian Lavar Kirman Rug
Located in Chicago, IL
One of the best early 20th century Persian Lavar Kirman rugs we've ever seen! The patten is extraordinary with an all-over floral cluster pattern woven in traditional Kirman colors o...
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1910s Persian Vintage Kirman Persian Rugs
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Wool
Distressed Antique Persian Kerman Rug with Rustic Style
Located in Dallas, TX
53631 Distressed Antique Persian Kerman rug with Rustic style 09'05 x 12'09. Effortlessly chic with rustic sensibility, this hand knotted wool distressed antique Persian Kerman rug b...
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Early 20th Century Persian Kirman Persian Rugs
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Antique Persian Kerman Rug. Size: 9 ft x 18 ft
Located in New York, NY
Gallery Size Blue Background Antique Persian Kerman Rug, Country of Origin: Persia, Circa date: 1900. Size: 9 ft x 18 ft (2.74 m x 5.49 m).
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20th Century Persian Kirman Persian Rugs
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Antique Persian Kerman Rug. Size: 14 ft x 23 ft
Located in New York, NY
Oversized Light Blue Background Antique Persian Kerman Rug, Country of Origin / rug type: Persian rugs, Circa date: 1900. Size: 14 ft x 23 ft (4.27 m x 7.01 m)
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20th Century Persian Kirman Persian Rugs
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Kirman persian rugs for sale on 1stDibs.
Find a broad range of unique Kirman persian rugs for sale on 1stDibs. Many of these items were first offered in the 21st Century and Contemporary, but contemporary artisans have continued to produce works inspired by this style. If you’re looking to add vintage persian rugs created in this style to your space, the works available on 1stDibs include rugs and carpets, wall decorations, asian art and furniture and other home furnishings, frequently crafted with fabric, wool and other materials. If you’re shopping for used Kirman persian rugs made in a specific country, there are Asia, West Asia, and Iran pieces for sale on 1stDibs. While there are many designers and brands associated with original persian rugs, popular names associated with this style include Karastan, Modenese Gastone, and Djoharian Design. It’s true that these talented designers have at times inspired knockoffs, but our experienced specialists have partnered with only top vetted sellers to offer authentic pieces that come with a buyer protection guarantee. Prices for persian rugs differ depending upon multiple factors, including designer, materials, construction methods, condition and provenance. On 1stDibs, the price for these items starts at $220 and tops out at $3,200,000 while the average work can sell for $12,385.
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