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Kirman Rugs and Carpets

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
Large Light Pink Antique Persian Kerman Rug 9'9" x 17'6"
Located in New York, NY
Large Light Pink Antique Persian Kerman Rug, Country of Origin: Persia, Circa Date: 1920’s
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20th Century Persian Kirman Rugs and Carpets

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Wool

Large Size Fine Antique Persian Kerman Carpet 14'4" x 16'6"
Located in New York, NY
Large Size Fine Antique Persian Kerman Carpet, Country of Origin: Persia, Circa Date: 1900
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20th Century Persian Kirman Rugs and Carpets

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Wool

Beautiful Antique Persian Kerman Carpet 13'10" x 20'
Located in New York, NY
Beautiful Antique Persian Kerman Carpet, Country of Origin: Persia, Circa Date: 1900
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Early 20th Century Persian Kirman Rugs and Carpets

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Wool

Midcentury Handmade Persian Yazd Large Carpet
Located in New York, NY
A vintage Persian Yazd large size carpet handmade during the mid-20th century. Measures: 10' 10" x 15' 3".
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Mid-20th Century Persian Kirman Rugs and Carpets

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Wool

Antique Persian Kerman Carpet
Located in Dallas, TX
73228 Antique Persian Kerman Rug, 01'08 x 02'06. In this hand knotted wool antique Persian Kerman rug, ageless grace effortlessly intertwines with majestic opulence, forming a captiv...
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Early 20th Century Persian Kirman Rugs and Carpets

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Wool

Antique Persian Kerman Carpet
Located in Dallas, TX
73227 Antique Persian Kerman Rug, 01'08 x 02'06. In this antique Persian Kerman rug, timeless elegance intertwines seamlessly with stately decadence, creating a captivating visual ta...
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Early 20th Century Persian Kirman Rugs and Carpets

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Wool

Vintage Floral Hunting Rug Oriental Design 400 x 300 cm
Located in Lohr, Bavaria, DE
A fine, hand knotted vintage rug with traditional Oriental floral hunting design. Size 13 x 10 ft / 400 x 300 cm. This stunning rug has vibrant colors and a decorative design with r...
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20th Century Turkish Kirman Rugs and Carpets

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Silk

Amazing Vintage Diamond Floral Persian Kerman Rug 8'5" x 11'2"
Located in New York, NY
An Amazing Vintage Diamond Floral Persian Kerman Rug, country of origin: Persia, Circa date: 1920
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20th Century Persian Kirman Rugs and Carpets

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Wool

Pair of Vintage Persian Kerman Runners - Cream & Pastel Colors, Paisley Design
Located in Blacksburg, VA
Whimsical pair of vintage Kirman Runners Each 1' 8" x 7' Beautiful pair of runners woven in the famed city of Kirman. Kirman rugs have been popular since the early 20th century. ...
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Mid-20th Century Persian Kirman Rugs and Carpets

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Wool

Vintage Oversize Indo Kirman Rug, 14'7 x 23'9
Located in New York, NY
Vintage oversize Indo Kirman rug, 14'7 x 23'9. Very intricate poly-chromatic floral patterns cover the tan central field and are surrounded by a Persian blue border with complex flor...
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20th Century Indian Kirman Rugs and Carpets

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Wool

Large Antique Persian Kerman Rug, South Central Persia.
Located in Point Richmond, CA
Large Antique Persian Kerman Rug, South Central Persia. A fine wool pile hand-knotted and tightly woven on an all cotton foundation. A meticulous traditional dense Islamic floral geo...
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1920s Persian Vintage Kirman Rugs and Carpets

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Wool, Cotton

Vintage Chinese Kerman Tree of Life Prayer Rug
Located in Dallas, TX
78697 Vintage Chinese Kerman Tree of Life Prayer Rug, 02'00 x 03'06. A Chinese Kerman Tree of Life Prayer rug is a type of hand knotted carpet that combines elements from both Chines...
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Mid-20th Century Chinese Kirman Rugs and Carpets

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Wool, Silk

Zabihi Collection Lovely Antique Blue Formal Kerman Rug
Located in New York, NY
An early 20th-century Lovelry Persian Kerman Measures: 8'' x 12'11''. The province and city of Kerman in Central Persia continued to make extraordinary carpets throughout the 19t...
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Early 20th Century Persian Kirman Rugs and Carpets

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Wool

nice antique lavar Kirman rug
Located in Saint Ouen, FR
Very beautiful late 19th century large Kirman Lavar rug with beautiful decorative and all over design and nice natural colours with navy blue field, red, pink, yellow, brown and gree...
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Late 19th Century Asian Antique Kirman Rugs and Carpets

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Wool, Cotton

Early 20th Century Persian Kirman Runner
Located in Chicago, IL
A beautiful early 20th century Persian Kirman runner with a sweet petite floral pattern woven in pinks, golds, oranges, and indigos set against a cream colored ground, and surrounded...
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1940s Persian Vintage Kirman Rugs and Carpets

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Wool

Vintage Navy Blue Persian Kerman Carpet, 11'09 x 15'05
Located in Dallas, TX
78760 Vintage Navy Blue Persian Kerman Rug, 11'09 x 15'05. Nestled in the heart of south-central Iran lies the origin of Kerman rugs, within the venerable city of Kerman itself. Reno...
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Early 20th Century Persian Kirman Rugs and Carpets

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Wool

Antique Persian Kirman Rug
Located in New York, NY
Antique Persian Kirman Rug Size: 10'0" × 13'0" (304 × 396 cm) Kerman rugs (also known as Kirman rugs) are a perfect choice for all seeking truly high-end Persian carpets. This antiqu...
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Early 20th Century Persian Kirman Rugs and Carpets

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Wool

Blue Antique Persian Kerman Square Wool Rug Handmade Featuring a Rosette Motif
Located in Norwalk, CT
This Persian Kerman wool rug from the late 19th century showcases a meticulously crafted all-over floral design in beige, yellow, and peach. It also features a blue field. This rug ...
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20th Century Persian Kirman Rugs and Carpets

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Wool

Persian Antique Silk Kerman Horse Cover 3' x 3'1"
Located in New York, NY
Persian Antique Silk Kerman Horse Cover, Country of Origin: Persia, Circa Date: Late 19th century
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Late 19th Century Persian Antique Kirman Rugs and Carpets

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Silk

Zabihi Collection Exquisite Oversize Antique Persian Kerman Carpet
Located in New York, NY
1900 Persian Kerman Rug withe a exquisite all over floral design on a blue field. Peach, cream, caramel are the predominant accent colors too Details rug no. j3864 size 12' 5" x 18'...
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Early 20th Century Persian Kirman Rugs and Carpets

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Wool

Antique Subdued Kirman Rug 10'10 X 22'9
Located in New York, NY
Antique Subdued Kirman Rug 10'10 X 22'9. A soft and gentle design on an beige field which blends in with the border to create this hand woven Kerman rug from Persia.
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20th Century Persian Kirman Rugs and Carpets

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Wool

Bobyrug’s Beautiful large mid century distressed Kirman rug
Located in Saint Ouen, FR
Large mid century Kirman rug with a beautiful floral design in the style of the savonnerie rugs and beautiful colours with a red on field, green, pink, red, yellow, blue, brown, purp...
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Mid-20th Century Asian Kirman Rugs and Carpets

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Wool, Cotton

Fine Floral Antique Palace Size Persian Kerman Rug 19'7" x 41'
Located in New York, NY
Fine Floral Antique Palace Size Persian Kerman Rug, Country of Origin / Rug Type: Persian Rugs, Circa Date: 1920
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Late 19th Century Persian Antique Kirman Rugs and Carpets

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Wool

Antique Rug Kirman Raver. Late 19th
Located in RÉDING, FR
Antique Kirman Laver (Raver) Late. 19th Magnificent Kerman carpet known as Laver, circa 1880. Coming from a castle in Agenais. Kerman is the largest city in southeastern Iran. It is...
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Late 19th Century Persian Antique Kirman Rugs and Carpets

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Wool

Antique Persian Kirman Handmade Wool Rug
Located in New York, NY
Fine Antique Persian Kirman midnight blue handmade wool rug Size: 11'0" × 19'0" (335 × 579 cm) An early 20th century Persian Kirman (Kerman) antique rug, the striated midnight blue f...
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Early 20th Century Persian Kirman Rugs and Carpets

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Wool

Antique Rare Pictorial Biblical Rug
Located in New York, NY
Antique Rare Pictorial Biblical Rug Size: 6'1" × 12'2" (185 × 370 cm)
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Late 19th Century Persian Antique Kirman Rugs and Carpets

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Wool

Fine And Beautiful Floral Animal Design Antique Persian Kerman Rug 14'3" x 29'8"
Located in New York, NY
Extremely Fine And Beautiful Floral Animal Design Antique Persian Kerman Rug, Country of Origin / Rug Type: Antique Persian Rug, Circa: Late 19th Century
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Late 19th Century Persian Antique Kirman Rugs and Carpets

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Wool

Zabihi Collection Mid 19th Century Lavar Kerman Pictorial Rug
Located in New York, NY
Rare worn Mid 19th Century worn Persian Lavar Kerman with a pair of pictorial motif rugs that were woven together. Measures: 2'5" x 3'9" The province and city of Kerman in Central...
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Mid-19th Century Persian Antique Kirman Rugs and Carpets

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Wool

Gorgeous Prayer Design Antique Persian Kerman Floral Rug 10'8" x 12'4"
Located in New York, NY
Gorgeous Prayer Design Antique Persian Kerman Floral Rug, Country of origin: Persian Rugs, Circa date: 1900
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20th Century Persian Kirman Rugs and Carpets

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Wool

Traditional Handwoven Antique Red Area Rug
Located in Secaucus, NJ
Traditional Handwoven Antique Red Area Rug, Size: 2'-1" X 2'-8"
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20th Century Chinese Kirman Rugs and Carpets

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Wool

Bobyrug’s pretty vintage Kirman rug
Located in Saint Ouen, FR
Nice mid century kirman rug with beautiful floral design with a central medallion, and nice colours with a white and red fields and green, pink and blue, entirely hand knotted with w...
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1980s Asian Vintage Kirman Rugs and Carpets

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Cotton, Wool

Antique Persian Kerman Carpet
Located in Dallas, TX
78750 Oversized Antique Persian Kerman Rug, 11'08 x 19'05. Oversized Persian Kerman rugs refer to large-scale rugs originating from the city of Kerman in Iran. These rugs are charact...
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Early 20th Century Persian Kirman Rugs and Carpets

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Wool

Antique Persian Kermanshah/Laver Carpet, c-1880's, Extremally Fine
Located in Evanston, IL
Discover the allure of the Kermanshah or Laver Kerman rug, a Southeast Persian treasure that captures a pictorial narrative of the Qajar kingdom. These rugs originate from a rich tra...
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Late 19th Century Antique Kirman Rugs and Carpets

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Wool

Antique Circa-1900 Floral Wool Persian Kirman Rug
Located in West Hollywood, CA
This antique, circa 1920, Persian Kirman rug features a sandy-yellow field with an overall design of horizontal rows of ivory vases each issuing dense light-blue, ivory and indigo-bl...
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Early 20th Century Persian Kirman Rugs and Carpets

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Wool

Authentic Persian Kirman Handmade Wool Rug
Located in New York, NY
Authentic Persian Kirman handmade wool rug Size: 4'9" × 7'0" (144 × 213 cm) This antique circa 1900 Persian Kirman rug features floral abstractions and boteh shapes in shades of blue...
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Early 20th Century Persian Kirman Rugs and Carpets

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Wool

Antique Indo-Kerman Carpet
Located in Closter, NJ
The city of Amritsar, in the Punjab region in northwest India, began producing carpets in the 19th Century when Kashmir was annexed by Maharaja Ranjit Singh. Kashmir was a major weav...
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Early 20th Century Indian Kirman Rugs and Carpets

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Wool, Cotton

Beautiful Floral Antique Persian Kerman Rug 10'9" x 14'5"
Located in New York, NY
A Beautiful Floral Antique Persian Kerman Rug, country of origin: Persian Rugs, Circa date: 1880
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19th Century Persian Antique Kirman Rugs and Carpets

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Wool

Antique Persian Kerman Rug, Quiet Luxury Meets Classic Elegance
Located in Dallas, TX
78761 Distressed Antique Persian Kerman Rug, 03'10 x 06'02. The legacy of Kerman rugs originates from the heart of south-central Iran, within the historic city of Kerman. This bustli...
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Early 20th Century Persian Kirman Rugs and Carpets

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Wool

Antique Floral Persian Kirman Handmade Wool Rug
Located in New York, NY
Antique floral Persian Kirman handmade wool rug Size: 6'10" × 9'9" (208 × 297 cm) Since the 17th century, Kerman, also known as Kirman, has been one of the major and most renowned Pe...
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Mid-20th Century Persian Kirman Rugs and Carpets

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Wool

Antique Persian Kirman Rug
Located in New York, NY
Antique Persian Kirman Rug Size: 10'5" × 18'0" (317 × 548 cm) One of DLB’s exceptional early 20th century antique Persian Kirman hand-knotted wool rug. Its oriental design is having ...
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Early 20th Century Persian Kirman Rugs and Carpets

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Wool

Antique Persian Kirman Rug
Located in New York, NY
Antique Persian Kirman Rug Size: 14'2" × 21'2" (431 × 645 cm) An early 20th century Persian Kirman carpet, the faded green field having a rich pattern of enlarged palmettes, flower-h...
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Early 20th Century Persian Kirman Rugs and Carpets

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Wool

1880s Antique Persian Kerman Red Wool Rug Handmade Featuring a Rosette Motif
Located in Norwalk, CT
This Persian Kerman wool rug from the late 19th century showcases a meticulously crafted allover floral design in peach, green, and goldenrod. This antique rug features a raspberry r...
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Late 19th Century Persian Antique Kirman Rugs and Carpets

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Wool

Persian Kirman Rug (Size Adjusted)
Located in New York, NY
Persian Kirman Rug (Size Adjusted) Size: 10'10" × 13'4" (330 × 406 cm) An early 20th century Persian Kirman garden carpet size adjusted. The abrashed light blue field having a dense ...
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Early 20th Century Persian Kirman Rugs and Carpets

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Wool

19th Century Persian Kirman Botanic Red, Green and Beige Handwoven Wool Rug
Located in New York, NY
19th century Persian Kirman botanic red, green and beige handwoven wool rug Size: 4'0" × 6'3" (121 × 190 cm) This circa 1880 antique Persian Kirman rug features a strikingly detailed...
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Late 19th Century Persian Antique Kirman Rugs and Carpets

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Wool

Antique Persian Kirman Oriental Handmade Wool Rug
Located in New York, NY
Persian Kirman oriental handmade wool rug Size: 15'2" × 24'0" (462 × 731 cm) circa: 1920. Kerman rugs (also known as Kirman rugs) are a perfect choice for all seeking truly high-end ...
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Early 20th Century Persian Kirman Rugs and Carpets

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Wool

Antique Persian Kirman Rug
Located in New York, NY
Antique Persian Kirman rug Size: 10'10" × 18'0" (330 × 548 cm) A hand-knotted wool antique Persian Kirman rug dating back to 1930. The main field features a grid of enlarged flowers,...
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Mid-20th Century Persian Kirman Rugs and Carpets

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Wool

Bobyrug’s pretty antique Yazd rug
Located in Saint Ouen, FR
Beautiful late 19th century Yazd rug with nice floral design with stylized flowers, leaves and branches, and beautiful natural colours with a dark blue field and pink, red, yellow an...
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Late 19th Century Asian Antique Kirman Rugs and Carpets

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Wool, Cotton

Zabihi Collection White Blue Antique Persian Kerman Carpet
Located in New York, NY
An early 20th-century all over Formal design Persian Kerman-size rug in white, blue, and gold outlined by a thin navy border Measures: 9'3'' x 12'2''.
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Early 20th Century Persian Kirman Rugs and Carpets

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Wool

Antique Persian Kirman Rug
Located in New York, NY
Antique Persian Kirman rug Size: 13'5" × 17'9" (408 × 541 cm) A hand knotted wool antique Persian Kirman (Kerman) rug dating back to circa 1900. It displays the light pink field with...
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Early 20th Century Persian Kirman Rugs and Carpets

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Wool

Antique Botanic Persian Kirman Handmade Wool Rug
Located in New York, NY
Antique Botanic Persian Kirman handmade wool rug Size: 10'9" × 17'3" (327 × 525 cm) An early 20th century Persian Kirman carpet, the camel field with a symmetrical design of elaborat...
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Early 20th Century Persian Kirman Rugs and Carpets

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Wool

Karastan Floral Kirman 700/742 Premium Worsted Wool Rug 8'8" x 12'
Located in West Chester, PA
A beautiful large Karastan Floral Kirman 700/742 Rug. Labeled size 8'8" x 12' which does not include the fringe. Woven in the USA of 100% premi...
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Late 20th Century American Kirman Rugs and Carpets

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Wool

Antique Persian Kermanshah/Laver Carpet, c-1880's, A sign rug
Located in Evanston, IL
Discover the allure of the Kermanshah or Laver Kerman rug, a Southeast Persian treasure that captures a pictorial narrative of the Qajar kingdom. These rugs originate from a rich tradition dating back to the 16th century Safavid dynasty, marking Kerman as a significant Persian rug weaving center, alongside Tabriz and Kashan. Laver Kirman antique Persian rugs are distinguished by their uniquely soft and delicate color palette, infused with a European elegance. Crafted during the late 19th century, this 10'10" x 15'4" beauty showcases a central medallion adorned with a harmonious array of multi-colors, creating a versatile piece suitable for various rooms. Signed by order of Tashian Bakhtiar. In fair condition considering its age, this Kermanshah carpet exhibits wear consistent with its historical use. Owning a Laver Kirman rug...
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Late 19th Century Antique Kirman Rugs and Carpets

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Wool

Bobyrug’s pretty antique Kirman lavar rug
Located in Saint Ouen, FR
Very beautiful late 19th century Kirman Lavar rug with beautiful floral design and nice natural colours, entirely hand knotted with wool on cotton foundat...
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Late 19th Century Asian Antique Kirman Rugs and Carpets

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Wool, Cotton

Large Persian Kerman Lavar Red Wool Hand-Knotted Rug
Located in Plainview, NY
A luxurious and large Kerman Lavar rug—a masterpiece meticulously hand-knotted with the finest blend of wool and cotton. Made in 1950's, the high-pile craftsmanship lends a sumptu...
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20th Century Kirman Rugs and Carpets

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Wool

Early 20th Century Persian Kirman Handmade Wool Rug
Located in New York, NY
Early 20th century Persian Kirman botanic handwoven wool rug Size: 9'0" × 13'0" (274 × 396 cm) An early 20th century Kerman carpet from Southeast Persia, the midnight blue field with...
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Early 20th Century Persian Kirman Rugs and Carpets

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Wool

19th Century Kirman Red, Blue Handwoven Wool Rug
Located in New York, NY
19th century Kirman bold red, dark and light blue handwoven wool rug Size: 6'6" x 12'0" (198 x 365 cm). This circa 1880 antique Persian Kerman rug is a striking display of color and ...
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Late 19th Century Persian Antique Kirman Rugs and Carpets

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Wool

Antique Persian Kirman Red Blue Beige Rug
Located in New York, NY
Antique Persian Kirman red blue beige Rug Size: 9'0" × 12'3" (274 × 373 cm). A hand-knotted wool antique Persian Kirman (Kerman) rug dating back to circa 1930. The main filed contain...
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Mid-20th Century Persian Kirman Rugs and Carpets

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Wool

Antique Vintage Persian Ivory Floral Kirman Small Rug, c. 1930s
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 Rugs and Carpets

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Wool

Kirman rugs and carpets for sale on 1stDibs.

Find a broad range of unique Kirman rugs and carpets 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 rugs and carpets 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 rugs and carpets 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 rugs and carpets, popular names associated with this style include Karastan, Modenese Gastone, Djoharian Design, and Hereke. 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 rugs and carpets 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 $12,000.

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