19th Century Kermanshah Rug
Located in Chicago, IL
A wonderful 19th century Persian Kermanshah rug with a beautiful floral central medallion on a field of flowers surrounded by multiple complementary floral borders.
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$26,000
W 130 in L 196 in
Oversized Antique Kermanshah Rug in Gold & Beige Floral Pattern - Rug & Kilim
Located in Long Island City, NY
Condition: This antique Persian Kermanshah rug enjoys good condition for its age and origin
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Gorgeous Character-Rich Muted Antique Kermanshah Rug, circa 1900's
Located in Milwaukee, WI
Gorgeous Muted Character-Rich Antique Kermanshah rug Oversized Moss, Sage, Olive & Earthy Greens Size: 11 x 13 Age: Antique C. 1900's Pile: Low with Antique Patina; this piece ...
Antique Persian Kermanshah Rug with Unique Squarish Size, c. 1910-20's
Located in Milwaukee, WI
Old-World Antique Persian Kermanshah Rug Unique Squarish Size with Super Fine Details Sage Green, Pink, Copper, Wine About: Very unusual size, shape, and color palette with charm...
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$14,625Sale Price|30% Off
W 168 in L 201 in
1890 Antique Persian Kermanshah Rug, Even Wear, Majestic Garden
Located in Carlstadt, NJ
This is a genuine hand knotted oriental rug. It is not hand tufted or machine made rug. Our entire inventory is made of either hand knotted or handwoven rugs. Start a new room with ...
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RESERVED FOR JULIETTE*** Antique Dazzling Kermanshah Rug, circa 1900's
Located in Milwaukee, WI
Dazzling Antique Kermanshah Cream, Taupe, Olive, Almond, Pastel Pink, Blues, etc About: ALL ENCOMPASSING MOTHER-MEDALLION 💜 This is probably the most beautiful medallion we've ev...
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$7,800Sale Price|20% Off
W 130 in L 184 in
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.
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Fine Antique White Ground All-Over Design Lavar Kerman Rug in Rare Size
Located in Milan, IT
Sometimes referred to as Kermanshah in the trade, rugs of this type are the finest nineteenth-century workshop weavings from the city of Kerman.
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Pasargad Home Antique Persian Kermanshah rug 9 ft 9 in x 18 ft 8 in
Located in Port Washington, NY
Breathtaking and quite rare Antique Persian Kermanshah rug, country of origin / rug type: Persian rug, circa date: 1910.
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Antique Persian Kermanshah Rug
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Laver Kirman (also known as Lavar Kerman and Ravar Kerman) and Kermanshah carpets are part of the Persian floral rug-making tradition.
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Antique Persian Kermanshah Rug
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Laver Kirman (also known as Lavar Kerman and Ravar Kerman) and Kermanshah carpets are part of the Persian floral rug-making tradition.
Persian Kermanshah Antique Rug
Located in Chicago, IL
This is a beautiful Kermanshah rug from the Iran region. Made in the 1880's-1890's, its a exquisitely woven and beautiful rug.
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Vintage Kermanshah
Located in Providence, RI
Beautiful vintage Kermanshah rug. Vegetable and plant dyes, 100% fine wool.
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19th Century Persian Kermanshah Rug
Located in Chicago, IL
An unbelievable 19th century Persian Kermanshah rug with intricately woven tree-of-life and floral patterns on multi-colored backgrounds, surrounded by multiple complementary floral ...
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Extraordinary 19th Century Kermanshah Rug
Located in Chicago, IL
An extraordinary 19th century Persian Kermanshah rug with a large tightly woven eight-lobed floral medallion amidst a field of myriad varieties of flowers, all woven in the tradition...
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Striking Antique Kermanshah Rug
Located in Evanston, IL
Striking antique Kermanshah rug, circa 1880. Pictural scene of three of life surrounded with birds and fish trees and plants.
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Antique Persian Kermanshah Rug
By Mehraban Rugs
Located in WEST HOLLYWOOD, CA
This is an antique rug from Kermanshah, a rug center in western Iran.
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Antique Persian Laver Kermanshah Rug
Located in Evanston, IL
Discover the allure of the Kerman or Laver Kerman rug, a Southeast Persian treasure that captures a pictorial narrative of the Qajar kingdom. These rugs originate from a rich traditi...
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1890 Antique Persian Kermanshah Rug Square, Even Wear
Located in Carlstadt, NJ
This handcrafted square size, is an authentic Persian Kermanshah good condition even wear oriental rug. This exclusive piece has been knotted for months and months in the centuries o...
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Late 19th Century Antique Persian Kermanshah Rug with Art Nouveau Style
Located in Dallas, TX
The harmony of the jewel-toned color palette combined with its impressive all-over pattern and intricate medallion, this antique Kermanshah masterpiece captures a breathtaking majest...
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Antique Kermanshah Carpet
Located in Evanston, IL
Striking antique Kermanshah rug, circa 1880. The rug has a fine weave and pleasant colors.
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Antique Persian Kermanshah Carpet, 6'10" x 10'2"
Located in Evanston, IL
Striking antique Kermanshah rug, circa 1880. The rug has a fine weave and pleasant colors.
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Beautiful Antique Kermanshah Carpet
Located in Evanston, IL
Kirman was a very important antique rug weaving center dating from the Golden Age of Persian culture under the Safavid Dynasty in the 16th century, on a par with Tabriz and Kashan in...
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Late 19th Century Persian Kermanshah Runner
Located in Chicago, IL
An extraordinary late 19th century Persian Kermanshah runner with an all-over cypress trees and floral pattern set against a cranberry background, and surrounded by a petite floral p...
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Distressed Antique Persian Kermanshah Rug with English Chintz Rustic Style
Located in Dallas, TX
76730 Distressed Antique Persian Kermanshah Rug with English Chintz Rustic Style 10'07 x 14'09.
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Distressed Antique Persian Kermanshah Rug with Inscribed Cartouche Kufic Design
Located in Dallas, TX
74270 Distressed Antique Persian Kermanshah Rug with Inscribed Cartouche Kufic Design 04'02 x 06'02.
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Antique Pictorial Kermanshah Rug
Located in Evanston, IL
Pictorial rugs are some of the most over-the-top examples of the artistry, talent and determination needed to design and construct a fine, everlasting carpet. Portraits of dignitari...
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Pictorial Antique Persian Kermanshah Rug
Located in Evanston, IL
Kermanshah or Laver Kerman southeast Persia important pictorial rug.
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W 135.83 in L 240.16 in
CYBER DEAL Antique Persian Lavar Kermanshah Rug 345× 610cm Vase Rug 11×20 c.1890
Located in New York, NY
CYBER DEAL-This exceptional antique Persian Kermanshah rug, circa 1890, is an extraordinary example of fine Lavar craftsmanship woven in luxurious Kork wool.
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Antique Persian Kermanshah Rug, Three of Life, Free Shipping
Located in Evanston, IL
Kermanshah or Laver Kerman southeast Persia with three of life design and birds.
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Antique Persian Kermanshah Accent Rug with Traditional Style
Located in Dallas, TX
77023 Antique Persian Kermanshah Rug with Traditional Style 04'07 x 06'09.
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Wonderful 19th Century Lavar Kermanshah Prayer Rug
Located in Chicago, IL
A wonderful late 19th century Persian Lavar Kermanshah rug with an intricately woven multicolored tree-of-life pattern with a wonderfully rendered cypress tree and myriad flowering b...
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Late 19th Century Antique Persian Kermanshah Area Rug
Located in Dallas, TX
72920 Late 19th Century Antique Persian Kermanshah Area Rug 07'11 x 10'05. This late 19th century Kermanshah rug features a grand scale center medallion with complementary spandrels ...
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Antique Kermanshah Runner
Located in Evanston, IL
Antique Kermanshah runner, it's kind of runner that hard to find, specially the size of 2'9" x 24'5".
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Antique Persian Kermanshah runner
Located in Dallas, TX
This beautiful unique antique Persian Kermanshah runner has a very detailed multi medallion design filled with multiple colors.
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Antique Persian Kermanshah Carpet
Located in Evanston, IL
Antique Kermanshah or Laver Kerman rugs and carpets are a unique in their style and design with an emphasis on carefully woven lines and detail elements.
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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.
Wool
Make a bold statement in a living room or bedroom by incorporating vintage Persian rugs in your home decor.
A Persian carpet lends an aura of prestige to any room, even today. The fascination with Persian rugs dates at least as far back as the 4th century B.C., when historian Xenophon referred to the “soft rugs on which the Persians sit.” For centuries, Iran (modern-day Persia) has been known for the craftsmanship, intricate patterns and artistry of its carpets, which have found their way into households and museums around the world.
Although they have many imitators, real Persian rugs are made only in Iran and are easily recognized by their vibrant colors and elegant patterns.
Traditional, or antique, Persian rugs are what most people identify as “authentic.” Hand-made, they are very durable and, if properly cared for, can be passed down from generation to generation. Modern Persians, on the other hand, are often machine-made. Today’s carpets, Iranian or otherwise, can’t possibly match the level of craftsmanship that prevailed centuries ago, so historical Persian carpets will always be admired and highly valued.
Although the machine-aided production process is much faster and cheaper, the resulting rugs typically do not have the same quality or lifespan as handwoven ones, so traditional options are considered better investments.
To distinguish between the two, look for imperfections. Because traditional Persian rugs are handwoven, you will likely see small flaws on the front and back. With a machine-made imitation, on the other hand, you will probably not find stitching glitches, and the back will have a mesh or plastic covering.
Antique rugs are handmade from the finest materials, including wool, silk or cotton — never synthetic fibers. The fibers used in antique rugs are colored using natural dyes derived from insects and plants and woven into bold designs that reflect Iran’s culture and history. Since Persian tribes traditionally raised and herded sheep, wool was the most common material. The fiber has many advantages: It is fire-resistant and dries much more quickly than cotton. Also, because of its natural elasticity, it is more durable than cotton or silk. Regarded as works of art, Persian rugs can take months or years to complete.
The different types of Persian rugs are named for the cities, villages and regions where they’re made. Kashan rugs, for example, woven in the north-central Iranian city of Kashan, are considered among the finest city rugs, distinguished by curvilinear motifs like palmettos, leaves and arabesques. Nains have high knot counts, an indication of high quality, and generally employ pink, blue and ivory hues, while Tabriz rugs — created by weavers in the northwestern Iranian city of Tabrīz (or Tabriz) — mostly have floral and garden patterns.
When shopping for vintage Persian rugs, you'll want to consider color, size and more — for a history of these rugs and tips on how to style yours, visit our guide to these woven creations today.
Find Tabriz rugs, handmade silk Persian rugs, Persian tribal rugs and other antique and vintage rugs from the world's best furniture dealers on 1stDibs.
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