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
Vintage Persian Kerman Rug Carpet Runner
Located in Dallas, TX
73660 Antique Persian Kerman Rug Runner, 03'03 x 17'06.
This vintage Persian Kerman hallway runner, crafted meticulously from hand-knotted wool, boasts captivating features such as ...
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Mid-20th Century Persian Kirman Persian Rugs
Materials
Wool
Early 20th Century Handmade Persian Accent Rug in Beige and Soft Greens
Located in New York, NY
An antique Persian Lavar Kerman accent rug handmade during the early 20th century in very soft and subdued shades of beige, brown, and greens.
Mea...
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Early 20th Century Persian Kirman Persian Rugs
Materials
Wool
Vintage Persian Kerman Rug, circa 1940
Located in Secaucus, NJ
Vintage Persian Kerman rug, circa 1940. The astonishing detail in this rug is a testament to the master weavers who created the piece. The central red ground bursting with superb flo...
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20th Century Persian Kirman Persian Rugs
Materials
Wool
Vintage Persian Kerman Rug, circa 1940
Located in Secaucus, NJ
Vintage Persian Kerman rug, circa 1940. This impressive looking rug has a rich and artfully created design that details elements of style and craftsmanship that is quite remarkable. ...
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20th Century Persian Kirman Persian Rugs
Materials
Wool
Vintage Square Persian Kerman Rug, circa 1940
Located in Secaucus, NJ
Vintage square 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 r...
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20th Century Persian Kirman Persian Rugs
Materials
Wool
Antique Kirman Handmade Wool Rug
Located in New York, NY
Antique Kirman Rug in Black, Red and Yellow
Size: 12'7" × 18'1" (383 × 551 cm).
An early 20th century Persian Kirman (Kerman) antique carpet, the black field with a dense Herati patt...
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Early 20th Century Persian Kirman Persian Rugs
Materials
Wool
Antique Persian Kirman Lavar Pictorial Rug, circa 1880
Located in Secaucus, NJ
Antique Persian Kirman Lavar Pictorial Rug, circa 1880. A wonderful finely woven Kirman Lavar pictorial rug. The central plant is filled w...
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19th Century Persian Antique Kirman Persian Rugs
Materials
Wool
Vintage Square Persian Kerman Rug circa 1940
Located in Secaucus, NJ
Vintage Square Persian Kerman Rug circa 1940. A wonderful square Kerman rug with an ivory ground having a central medallion with the floral theme con...
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20th Century Persian Kirman Persian Rugs
Materials
Wool
Handwoven Luxury Vintage Persian Kerman Ivory / Green Rug, circa 1940
Located in Secaucus, NJ
On an ivory field the central floral design surrounded by repeating patterns is enclosed within a soft green border to create a calm feel that will fit into many vintage Persian Kerm...
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20th Century Persian Kirman Persian Rugs
Materials
Wool
Vintage Persian Kerman Runner, circa 1940
Located in Secaucus, NJ
Vintage Persian Kerman runner, circa 1940. Kerman rugs, the most imaginative of all antique Persian urban rugs. Kerman city is the seat of Kerman...
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20th Century Persian Kirman Persian Rugs
Materials
Wool
Persian Kerman Rug
Located in Evanston, IL
Handmade Persian Kerman rug with a colorful floral motif on an ivory field, circa 1940. Measures: 2'6" x 5'.
Category
Mid-20th Century Persian Kirman Persian Rugs
Materials
Wool
Vintage Oversize Kerman Rug, circa 1940 13'11 x 20'4.
Located in Secaucus, NJ
Vintage oversize Kerman rug, circa 1940. This attractive oversized Kerman has an ivory ground enclosing a central floral design in soft pastel blues wi...
Category
Mid-20th Century Persian Kirman Persian Rugs
Materials
Wool
Vintage Persian Kerman Rug, circa 1940
Located in Secaucus, NJ
Vintage Persian Kerman rug, circa 1940. A vintage 1940s Kerman rug with an all-over design, the main red field with floral and vine designs encompassing the whole rug enclosed by an ...
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20th Century Persian Kirman Persian Rugs
Materials
Wool
Detailed Antique Persian Lavar Kerman Rug with Floral Design in Ivory Background
Located in Atlanta, GA
Ornately detailed antique Persian Lavar Kerman rug with fldral Design, rug e-0905, country of origin / type: Iran / Lavar Kerman, circa 1910.
This large, antique Persian Lavar Kerma...
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1910s Persian Vintage Kirman Persian Rugs
Materials
Wool
Vintage Persian Kerman Rug, circa 1940
Located in Secaucus, NJ
Vintage Persian Kerman rug, circa 1940. A Kerman rug with a soft blue ground having a light multicolored central design repeated in the borders this rug will create a sense of style ...
Category
20th Century Persian Kirman Persian Rugs
Materials
Wool
Traditional Handwoven Vintage Persian Kerman Green / Ivory
Located in Secaucus, NJ
Vintage Persian Kerman, circa 1940. A delightful color combination of soft pastel shades is incorporated in this Kerman rug with the soft green field enclosing a central medallion in...
Category
20th Century Persian Kirman Persian Rugs
Materials
Wool
Vintage Oversize Persian Kerman Rug, circa 1940 11'7 x 19'8
Located in Secaucus, NJ
Vintage oversize Persian Kerman rug, circa 1940. This rug is a true work of art the amount of detail woven into this piece is quite amazin...
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20th Century Persian Kirman Persian Rugs
Materials
Wool
Vintage Oversize Persian Kerman, circa 1940 9'4 x 17'3.
Located in Secaucus, NJ
Vintage Persian Kerman, circa 1940. This attractive oversized Kerman has an ivory ground enclosing a central floral design in soft pastel blues with the floral theme surrounding the ...
Category
20th Century Persian Kirman Persian Rugs
Materials
Wool
Vintage Persian Kerman Rug, circa 1940
Located in Secaucus, NJ
Vintage Persian Kerman rug, circa 1940. Kerman rugs, the most imaginative of all antique Persian urban rugs. Kerman city is the seat of Kerman province in SE Persia and is situated a...
Category
20th Century Asian Kirman Persian Rugs
Materials
Wool
Traditional Handwoven Luxury Vintage Persian Kerman Ivory / Blue Rug, circa 1940
Located in Secaucus, NJ
Vintage Persian Kerman Ivory / Blue, circa 1940. A Classic look to this oversize Kerman rug with a soft ivory field filled with floral designs and incorporating a central design repe...
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20th Century Persian Kirman Persian Rugs
Materials
Wool
Vintage Persian Kerman Rug, circa 1940
Located in Secaucus, NJ
Vintage Persian Kerman rug, circa 1940. A lovely Kerman rug in soft colors with floral designs delicately outlined on the rug. Size: 9'10 x 11'6.
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20th Century Persian Kirman Persian Rugs
Materials
Wool
Antique Persian Kirman Rug
Located in New York, NY
Antique Persian Kirman Rug
Size: 12'8" × 18'0" (386 × 548 cm).
While Persian rugs are generally considered the finest in the world, Kerman rugs (also known as Kirman rugs) deserve to...
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Early 20th Century Persian Kirman Persian Rugs
Materials
Wool
Vintage Persian Kirman Runner, Persian Kerman Hallway Runner
Located in Dallas, TX
71661 Vintage Neutral Persian Rug Runner, 02’05 x 11’07. Antique-washed Persian Kerman carpet runners are narrow rugs with a long length, typically crafted from high-quality wool and featuring intricate designs. These Persian rugs undergo an antique-washing process to soften their colors, giving them the allure of a well-loved antique piece. Originating from the city of Kerman in south-central Iran, these carpet runners often boast traditional Persian motifs, floral patterns, or geometric designs, woven with soft colors against a neutral background. They are prized for their vintage charm, exquisite craftsmanship, and ability to add character and warmth to hallways, corridors, or other narrow spaces in homes.
Crafted with the finesse of Irish lace linen...
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Mid-20th Century Persian Kirman Persian Rugs
Materials
Wool
Vintage Oversize Persian Kerman Rug, circa 1940 8'8 x 18'4
Located in Secaucus, NJ
Vintage oversize Persian Kerman rug, circa 1940. This beautiful 1940s Kerman has all the elements that make rugs from this area of Persia ...
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20th Century Persian Kirman Persian Rugs
Materials
Wool
Vintage Persian Kerman Rug, circa 1940
Located in Secaucus, NJ
Vintage Persian Kerman rug circa 1940. The soft blue field on which has been placed an elaborate medallion design and bounded by repeating floral patterns is then enclosed by a main ...
Category
20th Century Persian Kirman Persian Rugs
Materials
Wool
Vintage Persian Kirman Handwoven Wool Rug
Located in New York, NY
Vintage Persian Kirman Camel Handwoven Wool Rug
Size: 13'0" × 19'1" (396 × 581 cm).
While Persian rugs are generally considered the finest in the world, Kerman rugs (also known as Ki...
Category
Early 20th Century Persian Kirman Persian Rugs
Materials
Wool
Vintage Persian Kerman Rug, circa 1940
Located in Secaucus, NJ
Vintage Persian Kerman rug, circa 1940. A wonderfully detailed design and color combination have created this very attractive Kerman rug, the ivory field enclosing a floral medallion...
Category
20th Century Asian Kirman Persian Rugs
Materials
Wool
Vintage Persian Kerman Rug, circa 1940
Located in Secaucus, NJ
Vintage Persian Kerman rug, circa 1940. A lovely Kerman rug with an all-over design of flowers in soft pastel colors. Size: 10'5 x 15'6.
Category
20th Century Persian Kirman Persian Rugs
Materials
Wool
Vintage Oversize Persian Kerman Rug, circa 1940 7'11 x 20'7.
Located in Secaucus, NJ
Vintage oversize Persian Kerman rug, circa 1940. On a lovely red ground filled with flowers and vines surrounding a central medallion with a main border repeating the floral patterns. Size: 7'11 x...
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20th Century Persian Kirman Persian Rugs
Materials
Wool
Zabihi Collection Lavar Kerman Collectible Caliber 19th century Rug
Located in New York, NY
A late 19th century Persian Lavar Kerman rug
4'1'' x 6'8''
The province and city of Kerman in Central Persia continued to make extraordinary carpets...
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19th Century Persian Antique Kirman Persian Rugs
Materials
Wool
Vintage Oversize Persian Kerman Rug, circa 1940 9'9 x 18'6
Located in Secaucus, NJ
A large Kerman rug the ivory field with a central medallion in soft pastel shades encircled by floral and vine designs surrounded by detailed flower p...
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20th Century Persian Kirman Persian Rugs
Materials
Wool
Vintage Persian Kerman Rug, circa 1940
Located in Secaucus, NJ
Vintage Persian Kerman, circa 1940. This large rug has a wonderfully soft central filed, filled with floral designs surrounding a central medallion in soft blues that extends into th...
Category
20th Century Persian Kirman Persian Rugs
Materials
Wool
Vintage Oversize Persian Kerman Rug, circa 1940 10'5 x 21'2.
Located in Secaucus, NJ
Vintage oversize Persian Kerman rug, circa 1940. This large oversized rug is full of wonderful detail in the weaving, the ivory field with...
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20th Century Kirman Persian Rugs
Materials
Wool
Antique Kerman Lavar Beige and Violet Wool Persian Rug
Located in Long Island City, NY
Originating from Persia between 1890-1900, this antique Kerman Lavar Persian rug hails from a distinguished family crafted in one of the most famous ...
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1890s Persian Antique Kirman Persian Rugs
Materials
Wool
Vintage Oversize Persian Kerman Rug, circa 1940 12' x 17'11.
Located in Secaucus, NJ
Vintage Persian Kerman rug, circa 1940. A Classic look to this oversize Kerman rug with a soft ivory field incorporating a central design which is repeated around the sides and borde...
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20th Century Persian Kirman Persian Rugs
Materials
Wool
Vintage Persian Kerman Rug, circa 1940
Located in Secaucus, NJ
Vintage Persian Kerman rug, circa 1940. The soft blue ground of this Kerman rug is the setting for wonderful floral designs both in the central medallion the frame of the main field ...
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20th Century Persian Kirman Persian Rugs
Materials
Wool
Vintage Oversize Kerman Rug, circa 1940 10'8 x 17'.
Located in Secaucus, NJ
Vintage oversize Kerman rug, circa 1940. This attractive oversized Kerman has an ivory ground enclosing a central floral design in soft pastel blues wi...
Category
Mid-20th Century Persian Kirman Persian Rugs
Materials
Wool
Vintage Persian Kerman Rug, circa 1940
Located in Secaucus, NJ
Vintage Persian Kerman rug, circa 1940. A vintage 1940s Kerman rug with an all-over design, the main red field with floral and vine designs encompassing the whole rug enclosed by an ...
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20th Century Persian Kirman Persian Rugs
Materials
Wool
Early 20th Century Persian Kerman Carpet
Located in New York, NY
Of finely-woven "Lavar" quality, this SE Persian city carpet displays a barbed and pendanted tall lozengoid ivory medallion with a four-palmette pendant sub-medallion, all on a navy ...
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1910s Persian Vintage Kirman Persian Rugs
Materials
Wool
Distressed Vintage Persian Kirman Area Rug with French Victorian Style
Located in Dallas, TX
74921 distressed vintage Persian Kirman area rug with French Victorian style, Kerman rug. This French Victorian-era style Kirman palace size rug is a stunning visual display of flowers and architectural elements. An elaborate lobed Kirman medallion...
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Mid-20th Century Persian Kirman Persian Rugs
Materials
Wool
Oversize Vintage Persian Kerman Rug, circa 1940 11'11 x 19'3.
Located in Secaucus, NJ
Oversize vintage Persian Kerman rug circa 1940. A palace size Kerman rug with the field overflowing with floral elements in a wide variety of colors and shades all centered on a smal...
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20th Century Persian Kirman Persian Rugs
Materials
Wool
Vintage Persian Kerman Rug, circa 1940
Located in Secaucus, NJ
Vintage Persian Kerman rug, circa 1940. A Classic look to this Kerman rug with a soft ivory field with a central floral medallion surrounded by a main border repeating the colors and...
Category
20th Century Persian Kirman Persian Rugs
Materials
Wool
Vintage Persian Kerman Rug, circa 1940
Located in Secaucus, NJ
Vintage Persian Kerman rug, circa 1940. An impressive looking narrow rug with the wonderful deep red field having a light medallion which coloration is rep...
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20th Century Persian Kirman Persian Rugs
Materials
Wool
19th Century Lavar Kirman Prayer Rug
Located in Chicago, IL
A wonderful late 19th century Persian Lavar Kirman prayer rug with a beautiful pattern of multiple flowering trees and branches woven in traditional ...
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1880s Persian Antique Kirman Persian Rugs
Materials
Wool
Vintage Palace Size Persian Kerman Rug, circa 1940
Located in Secaucus, NJ
Vintage palace size Persian Kerman rug, circa 1940. A palace size Kerman rug with a soft blue ground having a light multi colored central design repeate...
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20th Century Persian Kirman Persian Rugs
Materials
Wool
Vintage Persian Kerman Rug, circa 1940
Located in Secaucus, NJ
Vintage Persian Kerman rug, circa 1940. A vintage Kerman rug with the field filled with diamond designs each having a different flower-patterned interior all surrounded by a main bor...
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20th Century Persian Kirman Persian Rugs
Materials
Wool
Vintage Persian Kerman Rug, circa 1940
Located in Secaucus, NJ
Vintage Persian Kerman rug, circa 1940. A wonderful composition to this rug with the soft green field both enclosing and surrounded by floral designs in soft gentle pastel colors to ...
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20th Century Persian Kirman Persian Rugs
Materials
Wool
Vintage Persian Kerman Rug, circa 1940
Located in Secaucus, NJ
Vintage Persian Kerman rug, circa 1940. A soft yet subtle rug that combines soft colors with a detailed design the central green field with medallion encircled by rose colors with an...
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20th Century Persian Kirman Persian Rugs
Materials
Wool
Vintage Persian Kerman Rug, circa 1940
Located in Secaucus, NJ
Vintage Persian Kerman rug, circa 1940. A wonderful design to this vintage 1940s Kerman rug, the central ivory field enclosing a soft blue floral themed medallion surrounded by swirl...
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20th Century Persian Kirman Persian Rugs
Materials
Wool
Vintage Persian Kerman Rug, circa 1940
Located in Secaucus, NJ
Vintage Persian Kerman rug, circa 1940. This rug has a wonderfully soft central filed, filled with floral designs surrounding a central medallion in soft blues that extends into the ...
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20th Century Persian Kirman Persian Rugs
Materials
Wool
Late 19th Century Antique Lavar Kerman Rug Squarish Ivory 10'9"x12' Medallion
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.
Bring life to your hom...
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Late 19th Century Persian Antique Kirman Persian Rugs
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Wool
Authentic Persian Kirman Handmade Wool Rug
Located in New York, NY
Authentic Persian Kirman Handmade Wool Rug
Size: 11'4" × 11'9" (345 × 358 cm).
While Persian rugs are generally considered the finest in the world, Kerman rugs (also known as Kirman ...
Category
Early 20th Century Persian Kirman Persian Rugs
Materials
Wool
Blue Antique Persian Kerman Mansion Carpet
Located in New York, NY
The unusual radiant medium blue field is artistically covered wit a dense flower pattern including chrysanthemum, daisies, roses and various rosettes and palmettes, within a navy mai...
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1920s Persian Vintage Kirman Persian Rugs
Materials
Wool
Vintage Persian Kerman Rug, circa 1940
Located in Secaucus, NJ
Vintage Persian Kerman rug, circa 1940. The soft blue field on which has been placed an elaborate medallion design and bounded by repeating floral patterns is then enclosed by a main...
Category
20th Century Persian Kirman Persian Rugs
Materials
Wool
Vintage Persian Kerman Rug, circa 1940
Located in Secaucus, NJ
Vintage Persian Kerman rug, circa 1940. A very attractive Kerman rug with the ivory field having a central design that colors and style is repeated by the overflowing borders to comp...
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20th Century Persian Kirman Persian Rugs
Materials
Wool
Traditional Handwoven Vintage Persian Kerman Green / Ivory
Located in Secaucus, NJ
Vintage Persian Kerman, circa 1940. The soft green ground enclosing a floral medallion which has been woven in magnificent detail that truly shows the weavers skill and this superb d...
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20th Century Persian Kirman Persian Rugs
Materials
Wool
Antique Persian Kirman Lavar Rug, circa 1880
Located in Secaucus, NJ
Antique Persian Kirman Lavar Rug circa 1880. Some of the finest rugs in the world come from the famous weaving area known as Lavar or Ravar. Situated arou...
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19th Century Persian Antique Kirman Persian Rugs
Materials
Wool
Vintage Oversize Persian Kerman Rug, circa 1940 12'6 x 26'10.
Located in Secaucus, NJ
Vintage palace size Persian Kerman rug, circa 1940. A Classic look to this oversize Kerman rug with a soft ivory field with a central floral medallion s...
Category
20th Century Persian Kirman Persian Rugs
Materials
Wool
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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