Zabihi Collection Lavar Kerman Large 19th Century Square Rug
Located in New York, NY
A worn square size late 19th century Lavar Kerman Rug with an all-over floral pattern on a pale green background Details rug no. j4794 size 9' 7" x 10' 10"
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Zabihi Collection Persian Kerman Antique Rug Large Lumbar Size Pillow, 16 x 24
Located in New York, NY
Pillow made from a 19th-century Persian Kerman rug. Fill insert and zipper closure provided Measures: 16" x 24".
Wool, Cotton, Foam
$1,575
W 105.12 in L 143.31 in
Handmade Antique Persian Kerman Rug 1920s Large Red, 8.8 x 11.9 ft -1C1267
Located in Bordeaux, FR
Details Type: Handmade antique rug Origin: Persia Region: Kerman Circa: 1920s Material: Wool Foundation: Cotton Weave: Hand-knotted Design: Floral medallion Dimensions Size (cm): 26...
Wool
$1,821
W 107.49 in L 142.52 in
Handmade Antique Persian Kerman Rug 1920s Large Red, 9 x 11.9 ft -1C1268
Located in Bordeaux, FR
A striking and versatile piece, ideal for a living room, dining space, or large interior setting. Details Type: Handmade antique rug Origin: Persia Region: Kerman Circa: 1920s Mater...
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Large Antique Garden Design Persian Kerman Rug
Located in Dallas, TX
Beautiful garden design Kerman rug, 19th century. Kerman carpets have been in production since the 15th Century, and by the 18th Century, this style of Persian weaving was reputed to...
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Large Antique Kerman Rug, South Central Persia
Located in New York, NY
Large antique Persian Kerman rug, South Central Persia.
Wool
Large Antique Hand-Knotted Persian Lavar Kerman Rug
Located in Atlanta, GA
This is a fabulouslate 19th century large antique hand-knotted Persian Lavar Kerman rug .
Wool
Large Vintage Authentic Persian Kerman 'Kirman' Rug, circa 1940s
Located in San Mateo, CA
This is a large, authentic, vintage hand-knotted Persian Kerman (Kirman) rug, woven in Kerman, Iran circa 1940s.
Wool, Cotton
Antique Persian Ravar Kerman
Located in West Hollywood, CA
This very large, softly detailed Ravar Kerman antique rug presents a palette of taupe, black, gray, and cream.
Large Antique Persian Kerman Rug
By Kerman
Located in New York, NY
Since the 17th century, Kerman has been a major center for the production of high-quality carpets. The so-called vase carpets of the Safavid period are among the greatest masterpiece...
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Large Garden Design Antique Persian Kerman Rug. Size: 12 ft 10 in x 18 ft 4 in
By Kerman
Located in New York, NY
Beautiful Large Size Garden Design Antique Persian Kerman Rug, Country of Origin / Rug Type: Antique Persian Rug, Circa Date: 1920.
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Large Blue Antique Kerman Rug
Located in New York, NY
Kerman rugs, since the 17th century, Kerman has been a major centre for the production of high-quality carpets. The so-called vase carpets of the Safavid period are among the greates...
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Zabihi Collection Lavar Kerman Large Scale rug
Located in New York, NY
A square size late 19th century Lavar Kerman Rug with an all-over floral large-scale pattern on an ivory-colored background Details rug no. j3842 size 9' 6" x 10' 5" (290 x 318 cm)
Wool
Large Antique Persian Lavar Kerman Large Rug with Incredible Details
Located in Atlanta, GA
Large Antique Persian Lavar Kerman Large Rug with Intcridable Details, rug / E-1210.
Wool
20th Century Imperial Kerman Large Room Size Handwoven Rug
Located in Milford, NH
A fine example of an early 20th century large Imperial Royal Kerman handwoven rug with maroon oval center medallion with geometric center design on a sand or camel field with navy bl...
Wool
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.
Wool
Finely Woven Large and Decorative Antique Persian Kerman Rug
Located in New York, NY
Kerman rugs, since the 17th century, Kerman has been a major center for the production of high-quality carpets. The so-called vase carpets of the Safavid period are among the greates...
Wool
Classic Antique Lavar Kerman Large Persian Rug with amazing intricacy
Located in Atlanta, GA
Classic Antique Lavar Kerman Large Persian Rug with amazing intricacy. rug / S12-0903, Traditional Persian Large Rug.
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Large Antique Persian Lavar Kerman Rug with Blooming Central Medallion
Located in Atlanta, GA
Lavar Kerman Antique rug from Persia with vibrant jewel tones and Floral Medallion Design, rug 19-0502, country of origin / type: Iran / Kerman, circa 1900 This antique Persian La...
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Antique Persian Lavar Kerman Rug with Large Medallion and intricate design
Located in Atlanta, GA
Antique Persian Lavar Kerman Rug with Large Medallion and intricate design, N15-0601, Persian Lavar Kerman This large, antique Persian Lavar Kerman rug features a royal blue centre m...
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Beautiful Large Antique Persian Kerman Rug. Size: 11 ft x 17 ft
Located in New York, NY
Beautiful Decorative and Finely Woven Large Size Antique Persian Kerman Rug, Country of Origin: Persia, Circa Date: Early 20th Century.
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Large Antique Lavar Kerman Rug with Blossoming Floral Motifs in Cream and Blue
Located in Atlanta, GA
Antique Lavar Kerman rug with blossoming floral motifs in cream, tan and blue, rug dd-1, country of origin / type: Iran / Kerman, circa 1890 This Antique Lavar Kerman carpet from ...
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Nazmiyal Collection Large Antique Persian Kerman Rug 14 ft x 17 ft 6 in
Located in New York, NY
Decorative Large Antique Persian Kerman Rug, Country of origin: Persia, Circa date: 1880
Wool
Large Scale All-Over Design Light Blue Persian Kerman Carpet
Located in New York, NY
Magnificently decorative large scale oversized blue Oriental antique Persian Kerman carpet, country of origin / rug type: Persian rugs, date circa late 19th century.
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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
Wool
Large Antique Oversize Persian Kerman Rug. Size: 13 ft 7 in x 21 ft 6 in
Located in New York, NY
Large antique oversize Persian Kerman rug, country of origin: Persia, date circa early 20th century.
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W 139 in L 237 in
Decorative Large Size Antique Persian Kerman Rug. Size: 11 ft 7 in x 19 ft 9 in
Located in New York, NY
Decorative Large Size Antique Kerman Rug, Country of Origin: Persia, Circa Date: Turn of the Twentieth Century – Size: 11 ft 7 in x 19 ft 9 in (3.53 m x 6.02 m).
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Mid-20th Century Large Persian Kerman Carpet, Soft Tones, Center Medallion
Located in New York, NY
A thick pile, "American" style Kerman, with an open old ivory Sub-field carrying a lobed ogival medallion on a conforming leafy filigree field, within a pale green border.The influen...
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Large Antique Persian Kerman Rug. Size: 12 ft 6 in x 25 ft (3.81 m x 7.62 m)
Located in New York, NY
Beautiful Antique Extra Large Oversized Light Blue Antique Persian Kerman Rug, Country of Origin: Persia, Circa Date: 1920 – Size: 12 ft 6 in x 25 ft (3.81 m x 7.62 m) This beautifu...
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Antique Persian Kerman Area Rug. 14 ft 2 in x 19 ft 7 in
Located in New York, NY
Magnificent Large Antique Persian Kerman Area Rug, Country of Origin: Persia, Circa date: 1900.
Wool
Antique Kerman Persian Rug. Size: 15 ft 9 in x 21 ft 6 in
Located in New York, NY
Large Oversized Antique Kerman Persian Rug, Country of Origin: Persia, Circa date: Late 19th century.
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Nazmiyal Collection Antique Persian Kerman Rug. Size: 11 ft 10 in x 18 ft 8 in
Located in New York, NY
Large And Decorative Antique Persian Kerman Rug, Country of Origin / rug type: Persian rugs, Circa date: 1900.
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19th Century Oversize Persian Kerman Lavar in Burgundy, Ivory, Blue
Located in Barrington, IL
Dimensions: 16' 5" x 22’ 6” Date of Manufacture: 3rd Quarter of the 19th Century Place of Origin: Persia Material: Wool pile on a cotton foundation with vegetable dyes Condition: ...
Wool, Cotton
Large Blue Antique Kerman Persian Rug
Located in New York, NY
Breathtaking Large Blue Antique Kerman Persian Rug 49331, Country of Origin / Rug Type: Persian Rug, Circa Date: 1900
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Large Oriental Oversized Antique Kerman Persian Rug
Located in New York, NY
Beautiful and finely woven large oversized antique Kerman Persian rug, country of origin / rug type: Persian rugs, date circa 1900.
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Distressed Large 1930s Persian Kerman "Tree of Life" Rug
Located in Culver City, CA
An absolutely stunning Persian (Iranian) rug. This 1930s finely hand-knotted Kerman rug features jewel tones and a plethora of jewel tone colors all blended together in perfect harmo...
Antique Large Persian Kerman Carpet, circa 1920s
Located in New York, NY
This rather worn SE Persian well-woven city carpet shows the characteristic Kerman palette of cream, light blue, pistachio, wine red details and teal with a small floral octogramme s...
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Large Antique Garden Design Kerman Persian Rug. Size 10 ft 7 in x 16 ft 6 in
Located in New York, NY
Magnificent Large Diamond Garden Design Antique Persian Kerman Rug, Country of Origin / Rug Type: Persian Rug, Circa Date: 1900.
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Stylized Floral Antique Persian Kerman Square Rug in Ivory, Gray, Blue and Cream
Located in Atlanta, GA
Stylized floral antique Persian Kerman square rug in ivory, brown, blue and cream, rug f-1002, country of origin / type: Iran / Kerman, circa 1920 This large, antique Persian Kerm...
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Antique Kerman Carpet with Central Medallion, Paisleys and Floral Motifs
Located in Atlanta, GA
This large, antique Persian Kerman rug from the early 20th century features a royal blue center medallion inset accompanied by various paisley motifs and palmettes in the red field.
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Large Distressed Hand-Knotted Persian Kerman Rug
Located in Atlanta, GA
This is a beautiful hand-knotted distressed old Persian Kerman rug. It has the cool contemporary and popular colors mixed with a more traditional pattern creating a great transitiona...
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Antique Ravar Kerman Rug
Located in West Hollywood, CA
A large, highly detailed Ravar Kerman Distressed Rug.
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Large Distressed Hand-Knotted Persian Kerman Rug
Located in Atlanta, GA
This is a beautiful hand-knotted distressed old Persian Kerman rug . It has the cool contemporary and popular colors mixed with a more traditional pattern creating a great transition...
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.
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