Oversize Vintage Circa 1920 Beige Persian Kirman Rug, 13'8 x 19'5
Located in New York, NY
13'8 x 19'5. This Kirman comes from the period when designs were in transition from traditional
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Bobyrug’s wonderful large floral design fine Kirman style rug
Located in Saint Ouen, FR
Discover the timeless elegance of this exquisite antique rug featuring a floral design reminiscent of French Savonnerie carpets. Adorned with a beautiful array of flowers and a centr...
Wool, Cotton
Vintage Kirman Persian Wool Rug 1960s, Red Medallion, Hand Knotted
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Fine Vintage Kirman Persian Wool Rug 1960s, Red Medallion, Hand Knotted Measures: 8 feet x 10 feet
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Vintage Hand-Woven Persian Kirman Rug, Light Teal, 5'1 x 8'10
Located in New York, NY
5'1 x 8'10. This attractive and tonally muted Kirman from southeast Persia was woven when densely
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Vintage Oversize Persian Kirman Rug circa 1940 14'5 x 23'10
Located in Secaucus, NJ
Vintage Oversize Persian Kirman Rug circa 1940. The detail in this handwoven, circa 1940s rug is
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Handmade Tan Antique Persian Kirman Wool Rug with Allover Floral Motif
Located in Norwalk, CT
Beautiful antique Kirman hand-knotted wool runner with a beige color field. This Persian rug has a
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Oversize Vintage Persian Kirman circa 1940 Rug Carpet 12' x 21'.
Located in Secaucus, NJ
Oversize Persian Kirman circa 1940 rug carpet. The soft cream field surrounding a beautifully
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Antique Hand-Woven Kirman Rug, Wool, Beige, Subdued 10'10" x 22'9"
Located in New York, NY
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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Antique Persian Fine Kirman Rose / Multi Rug Size 10'2" X 13'1"
Located in Secaucus, NJ
and the antique Persian rugs from there enjoy a considerable reputation. Kirman rug often feature
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Persian Kirman Red and Blue Wool Rug
Located in Queens, NY
Middle Eastern Persian Kirman style wool carpet with repeated multi-color pattern with reds and
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Exquisite Hand-Knotted Karastan Kirman area Rug
Located in Baltimore, MD
Indulge in the timeless elegance of this exquisite wool Karastan Kirman rug, measuring 65 inches
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Vintage Persian Kirman Rug, circa 1940
Located in Secaucus, NJ
A delightful Kerman rug woven with exquisite detail, the red ground filled with weaving floral designs surrounding a central ivory and soft blue medallion bounded by a soft green mai...
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Large Persian Kirman Rug, Mid-20th Century
Located in Dublin, NH
Persian Kirman Carpet Rug, Mid-20th Century Original showroom condition Additional Information
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$4,703Sale Price|20% Off
W 30 in L 231 in
Mid-20th Century Vintage Persian Kirman Carpet, 02'06 x 19'03
Located in Dallas, TX
74669 Extra-Long Vintage Persian Kerman Rug Runner, 02'06 x 19'03. Persian Kerman carpet runners, originating from the city of Kerman in south-central Iran, are narrow rugs commonly ...
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Antique Persian Kirman Lavar, circa 1900
Located in Secaucus, NJ
An antique fine Persian Kerman Lavar carpet. Ravar, among other surrounding towns, was known for particularly fine examples of rugs, usually in complex all-over patterns: the “Lavar”...
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Vintage Persian Kirman Rug, 9'7" x 16'0.
Located in Secaucus, NJ
This rug is in the traditional Kirman style, the ivory field is filled with colorful floral designs
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Karastan Floral Kirman 700/742 Premium Worsted Wool Rug 8'8" x 12'
By Karastan
Located in West Chester, PA
A beautiful large Karastan Floral Kirman 700/742 Rug. Labeled size 8'8" x 12' which does not
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Vintage Persian Kirman Rug, 11'7" x 20'7".
Located in Secaucus, NJ
creating a strong visual impression, that will translate in a room to create a truly wonderful look. Kirman
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Karastan Kerman/Kirman Rug - 16'-4" x 10'
Located in Newmanstown, PA
Karastan Kerman/Kirman Rug - 16'-4" x 10'
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$1,160Sale Price|20% Off
W 69.5 in L 115 in
Vintage Karastan Kirman Persian Mint Green Wool Carpet C1950
Located in Big Flats, NY
Vintage Karastan Kirman Persian Mint Green Wool CarpetC1950 Measures - 115" x 69 1/2" x 3/4" A
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Vintage Oversize Persian Kirman Rug, 12'0 x 21'0.
Located in Secaucus, NJ
complimented by a wonderful curving border. Woven in the Persian town of Kirman, situated in the south of the
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1960's Persian Kirman Carpet, 11'02 x 16'03
Located in Dallas, TX
complementary spandrels echo the medallion design. The Persian Kirman rug is framed by a classic cloudband
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Wonderful extremely Fine and Large Kirman style rug
Located in Saint Ouen, FR
Discover the timeless elegance of this exquisite antique rug featuring a floral design reminiscent of French Savonnerie carpets. Adorned with a beautiful array of flowers and a centr...
Wool, Cotton
Vintage Persian Kirman Rug, circa 1940 9'6 x 18'6
Located in Secaucus, NJ
Vintage Persian Kirman handwoven rug circa 1940 with the classic ivory field surrounded by powder
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Vintage Persian Kirman Rug, circa 1940 15'2" x 20'8".
Located in Secaucus, NJ
vintage Kirman from central Persia. Measures: 15'2" x 20'8".
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Vintage Oversize Persian Kirman Rug, circa 1940 11'9 x 21'5
Located in Secaucus, NJ
Vintage oversize Persian Kirman rug, circa 1940. The soft Kirman colors of creams and blues gives
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Vintage Oversize Persian Kirman Rug, circa 1930 9'7 x 20'6
Located in Secaucus, NJ
Vintage Persian Kirman rug, circa 1930. This glorious rug with its unusual length and width will
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Vintage Persian Kirman Rug, circa 1940 11'9" x 20'0.
Located in Secaucus, NJ
The soft ivory ground and no formal borders are very typical of Kerman rugs from this period. The soft blues and pale rose used for the floral motifs is also common in this style of ...
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Vintage Persian Kirman Rug, circa 1950 11'4" x 18'4".
Located in Secaucus, NJ
The color combination of ivory and peach works so well on this lovely light and airy rug. The corner spandrels reflect the inner grounds motifs and all finished off so splendidly by ...
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Vintage Persian Kirman Rug, circa 1950 10'8" x 16'8".
Located in Secaucus, NJ
The central medallion filled with flowers sits on a wonderful crimson field, with floral spandrels in the corners. The border in blue is also filled with floral motifs. Measures: 10'...
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Vintage Persian Kirman Rug, circa 1940 11'2" x 19'7"
Located in Secaucus, NJ
The central navy medallion is offset so beautifully by the border scheme. With a soft terracotta ground this rug will look magnificent with either a traditional or contemporary room ...
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Vintage Persian Kirman Rug, circa 1940 10'0 x 16'9".
Located in Secaucus, NJ
The plain red filled encompassing the central medallion, filled to bursting with flowers, all enclosed by a border and corners, repeating the floral style, give a wonderful look that...
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$6,080Sale Price|20% Off
W 138 in L 145 in
12'x12' Ivory Vintage Persian Kirman Square Hand Knotted Wool Oriental Rug
Located in Carlstadt, NJ
Bone White, Vintage Persian Kirman, Large Square, Thick and Plush, Mint Condition, Clean, 100% Wool
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Vintage Mid-Century Karastan Rug - Persian Floral Kirman 4' x 5.7' - 1B966
Located in Bordeaux, FR
) features a sophisticated Persian-inspired Kirman pattern. Known as "The Wonder Rug," Karastan's unique
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$3,438Sale Price|20% Off
W 59.06 in L 94.49 in
Hand-Knotted Wool Rug in Kirman Lavar Style, Circa 1950
Located in Alessandria, Piemonte
Perhaps the most classic carpet: the one with a prayer design. Who hasn't had at least one ? This one, for example, is very suitable in an entrance hall: it invites You to enter a ga...
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$6,047Sale Price|20% Off
W 139 in L 266 in
11'7"x22'2" Ivory Vintage Persian Kirman XL Hand Knotted Wool Pile Clean Rug
Located in Carlstadt, NJ
Parchment White, Vintage Persian Kirman, XL, Thick and Plush, Mint Condition, Clean, 100% Wool Pile
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$6,080Sale Price|20% Off
W 149 in L 242 in
12'5"x20' Brown Vintage Persian Kirman Neo Classic Design Hand Knotted Wool Rug
Located in Carlstadt, NJ
Golden Brown, Vintage Persian Kirman, XL, Neo Classic Design, Thick and Plush, Mint Condition
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Mid Century Blue Handmade Persian Kirman Wool Rug With Allover Floral Motif
Located in Norwalk, CT
Beautiful antique Kirman hand-knotted wool rug with a blue color field. This Persian rug has beige
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$54,000
W 152 in L 237 in
Palace-Sized Antique Kirman Rug, 13' x 20' Early 20th Century All-Over Lattice
Located in Norwalk, CT
-knotted in the early 20th century. Renowned for their sophisticated artistry, this Kerman (or Kirman
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$40,704
W 139 in L 260 in
Vintage Oversize Persian Cream Light Blue Kirman Rug, circa 1940 11'7 x 21'8
Located in Secaucus, NJ
Vintage Persian Kirman rug, circa 1940. The soft cream ground and the light blues and caramels give
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Vintage Circa 1920 Overdyed Blue Kirman Wool Accent Rug Hand Knotted 3'9 x 5'
Located in New York, NY
3'9 x 5'. A wonderful example of this style and the over dyed process to give a stunning and lively look to this vintage rug. The rug has a very low pile, this is done deliberately t...
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$55,808
W 139 in L 300 in
Vintage Over Size Ivory Fine Persian Kirman Gallery Rug, circa 1930 11'7 x 25'
Located in Secaucus, NJ
Vintage fine Persian Kirman rug, circa 1930. Wonderful floral detail is woven into this rug. The
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Vintage Blanes of London Cocktail Dress
Located in London, GB
A chic vintage little black dress by Blanes of London. The dress is in a wonderful puckered fabric and has a bow and diamante detail at the front. It has a back zip below the wais...
Antique Circa 1920 Beige Kerman Rug Carpet, 5' x 8'9
Located in New York, NY
independent design trend in Kirman in southeast Persia. This unusual small format carpet has a field well
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Vintage Circa 1920 Persian Kerman Rug Carpet, 9'7 x 12'7
Located in New York, NY
9'7 x 12'7. The detail in this exquisite Persian 1920s Kirman rug is a testament to the work of a
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$2,528Sale Price|20% Off
W 123 in L 158 in
10'3"x13'2" Ivory Vintage Persian Kerman Hand Knotted Soft Wool Oriental Rug
Located in Carlstadt, NJ
Cream White, Vintage Persian Kerman, Clean and Soft, Even Pile, 100% Wool, Hand Knotted, Sides and Ends Secured, Oriental Rug Primary materials: Wool Latex: No Pile height: 0.25 Inc...
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Galerie Shabab Collection Mid-20th Century Persian Lavar Kerman Runner
Located in New York, NY
A wool pile on a cotton foundation. This mid-20th century Persian Lavar Kerman runner exemplifies the refined, floral aesthetic associated with the finest weaving traditions of Kerma...
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Vintage Persian Kerman Oversize Rug, circa 1940 12'9 x 29'6.
Located in Secaucus, NJ
Vintage Persian Kerman oversize rug, circa 1940. This truly oversize rug has wonderful detail in the design, on the red ground the flowers in a variety of styles and shapes is compli...
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$5,958
W 118.12 in L 157.49 in
Djoharian Collection Vintage Rug Floral Hunting Carpet Oriental 10 x 13 ft
Located in Lohr, Bavaria, DE
Royal Grandeur – Fine Hand-Knotted Kirman Floral Hunting Rug (400 x 300 cm / 13 x 10 ft) A
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The Eternal Flame: A Rare Persian Qum Boteh Masterpiece of Timeless Elegance
Located in Dallas, TX
61545 Vintage Persian Qum Rug, 11'02 x 14'03. Steeped in symbolic richness and woven with masterful precision, this hand-knotted wool vintage Persian Qum rug exudes an aura of refine...
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Antique Indo Kerman Rug, Hand-Knotted Wool, 14'7" x 23'9", Tan, 1920
Located in New York, NY
14'7 x 23'9. A majestic oversize Antique Indo Kerman rug, woven circa 1920, measuring an impressive 14 feet 7 inches by 23 feet 9 inches. This substantial carpet draws its inspiratio...
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$13,999
W 79 in L 118 in
The Celestial Garden: A Vintage Persian Silk Qum Masterpiece of Courtly Elegance
Located in Dallas, TX
79433 Vintage Persian Silk Qum Rug, 06'07 x 09'10. This exceptional hand knotted Persian silk Qum rug unfolds like a courtly manuscript, where every precious knot is placed with inte...
Silk
$14,375
W 104 in L 171 in
Antique Circa 1910 Taupe Kerman Wool Living Room Rug Hand Knotted 8'8 X 14'3
Located in New York, NY
8'8 X 14'3. Woven in the storied city of Kerman—capital of its namesake province in southeastern Persia—this exquisite rug reflects over four centuries of weaving tradition. Perched ...
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Nazmiyal Collection Antique Persian Kerman Rug 11 ft 6 in x 14 ft
Located in New York, NY
Fantastic Antique Persian Kerman Rug with Delicate Pastel Tones and Elegant Detailing, Country of Origin: Persia, Circa Date: 1900
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Persian Kerman Runner, circa 1950, 2'5" x 14'10" Free Shipping
Located in Evanston, IL
2'5" x 14'10" Persian Kerman Runner, c-1950 in excellent condition. Kirman was a very important
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Nice Vintage Sinkiang Persian Design Rug
Located in Saint Ouen, FR
Beautiful mid century rug with a floral Kirman design and beautiful colors with blue field
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$3,850
W 55 in L 77 in
The Celestial Tree of Life: A Vintage Persian Qum Masterpiece of Eternal Harmony
Located in Dallas, TX
61424 Vintage Persian Tree of Life Qum Rug, 04'07 x 06'05. Woven in the refined ateliers of Qom, this hand knotted wool vintage Persian rug reflects a lineage where artistry, spiritu...
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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.
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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