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
Early 20th Century Persian Kirman Carpet ( 10'9" x 19'6" - 327 x 594 )
Located in New York, NY
Early 20th Century Persian Kirman Carpet ( 10'9" x 19'6" - 327 x 594 )
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1910s Persian Vintage Kirman Persian Rugs
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Wool
Antique Rose Blue Green Ivory Beige Floral Persian Kirman Rug
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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Early 20th Century Persian Kirman Persian Rugs
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Wool
Persian Kirman
Located in Secaucus, NJ
Persian Kirman
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17th Century Persian Antique Kirman Persian Rugs
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Wool
Early 20th Century Lavar Kirman Rug
Located in Chicago, IL
A wonderful early 20th century Persian Lavar Kirman rug with several floral medallions covering the field, surrounded by a wide border with more flowers and scrolling vines, and all ...
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1920s Persian Vintage Kirman Persian Rugs
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Wool
Early 20th Century Persian Kirman Runner
Located in Chicago, IL
A sweet early 20th century Persian Kirman runner with a delicately rendered floral pattern woven in pinks, yellows, whites, and reds, set against a pale indigo background, and surrou...
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1940s Persian Vintage Kirman Persian Rugs
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Wool
Antique Persian Kerman Lavar Rug with Floral Motifs in Reds & Pinks 9'6" x 13'6
Located in Atlanta, GA
Antique Persian Kerman Lavar Rug with All-Over Flower Motifs In Soft Red, Pink's. Keivan Woven Arts / rug / V21-1101-15492, antique classic Persian Lavar Kerman Early 20th Century P...
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Early 20th Century Persian Kirman Persian Rugs
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Wool
Exceptional Late 19th Century Lavar Kirman Rug
Located in Chicago, IL
A wonderful late 19th century Persian Lavar Kirman prayer rug with an exceptional pattern of multiple flowering cyprus trees-of-life amidst a field o...
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1880s Persian Antique Kirman Persian Rugs
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Wool
Early 20th Century S.E. Persian Kirman Carpet ( 12'8" x 18'8" - 386 x 589 )
Located in New York, NY
Early 20th Century S.E. Persian Kirman Carpet ( 12'8" x 18'8" - 386 x 589 )
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Early 1900s Persian Antique Kirman Persian Rugs
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Wool
19th Century Persian Kerman Laver Carpet ( 10' x 20'8" - 305 x 630 )
Located in New York, NY
19th Century Persian Kerman Laver Carpet ( 10' x 20'8" - 305 x 630 )
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1880s Persian Antique Kirman Persian Rugs
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Wool
19th Century S.E. Persian Kirman Lavar Carpet ( 12'4" x 23'8" - 376 x 721 )
Located in New York, NY
19th Century S.E. Persian Kirman Lavar Carpet ( 12'4" x 23'8" - 376 x 721 )
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1870s Persian Antique Kirman Persian Rugs
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Wool
Beautiful Antique Silk Persian Kerman Textile 2' x 2'
Located in New York, NY
Beautiful Antique Silk Persian Kerman Textile, Country of Origin / Rug Type: Persian Rug, Circa Date: Early 20th Century
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Early 20th Century Persian Kirman Persian Rugs
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Silk
Early 20th Century Persian Kirman Lavar Carpet ( 16' x 27'6" - 488 x 838 )
Located in New York, NY
Early 20th Century Persian Kirman Lavar Carpet ( 16' x 27'6" - 488 x 838 )
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1910s Persian Vintage Kirman Persian Rugs
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Wool
Early 20th Century Persian Kirman Carpet ( 13'3" x 22'4" - 405 x 680 )
Located in New York, NY
Early 20th Century Persian Kirman Carpet ( 13'3" x 22'4" - 405 x 680 )
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1920s Persian Vintage Kirman Persian Rugs
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Wool
19th Century Persian Kerman Lavar Carpet ( 16'6" x 22'6" - 503 x 685 )
Located in New York, NY
19th Century Persian Kerman Lavar Carpet ( 16'6" x 22'6" - 503 x 685 )
As with many large Lavar grade Kermans from the later 19th century, this rug has an...
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1880s Persian Antique Kirman Persian Rugs
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Wool
Antique Persian Kerman Carpet, Shabby Chic
Located in New York, NY
The creamy eggshell open field displays a lobed tall lozenge medallion with developed palmettes. The field is edged by a broad,filigree floral pattern, and the mid-blue broken border...
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1940s Persian Vintage Kirman Persian Rugs
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Wool
Traditional Worn Persian Kerman Room Size Rug
Located in New York, NY
An early 20th-century worn Persian Lavar Kerman traditional room size rug.
Measures: 8'4'' x 12'
The province and city of Kerman in Central Persia continued to make extraordina...
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1920s Persian Vintage Kirman Persian Rugs
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Wool
Incredible Late 19th Century, Lavar Kirman Rug
Located in Chicago, IL
An incredible late 19th century, Persian Lavar Kirman rug with a beautiful central floral medallion amidst a field of intensely woven field of flowers and vines. The border is comple...
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1880s Persian Antique Kirman Persian Rugs
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Wool
Early 20th Century Kirman Rug
Located in Chicago, IL
An amazing early 20th century Persian Kirman with the most elaborately woven multicolored design of scrolling vines with myriad flowers on a cream background. The medallion is the be...
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Early 1900s Asian Antique Kirman Persian Rugs
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Wool
Outstanding Early 20th Century Lavar Kirman Rug
Located in Chicago, IL
An outstanding early 20th century Persian Lavar Kirman rug with a mesmerizing pattern reminiscent of a stained-glass window woven with bold pinks, blues, reds, greens, and golds, ami...
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1910s Persian Vintage Kirman Persian Rugs
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Wool
Early 20th Century Kirman Rug
Located in Chicago, IL
A wonderful early 20th century Persian Kirman rug with multiple floral medallions amidst an intricately woven field of flowers, surrounded by multiple complementary floral borders.
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Early 20th Century Asian Kirman Persian Rugs
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Wool
Early 20th Century Kirman Rug
Located in Chicago, IL
A wonderful early 20th century Persian Kirman rug with a vibrant central tree-of-life motif with several varieties of flowers potted in a vase and flanked by a pair of architectural columns...
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1920s Persian Vintage Kirman Persian Rugs
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Wool
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 Persian Rugs
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Wool, Cotton
Antique Lavar Kerman Rug
Located in New York, NY
Finely woven, this Lavar quality large scatter from the famous SE Persian rug weaving center of Kerman, shows the characteristic cochineal scarlet field very closely covered by split...
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1910s Persian Vintage Kirman Persian Rugs
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Wool
Antique Persian Kerman Rug. Size: 4 ft x 6 ft 7 in
Located in New York, NY
Antique shabby chic Persian Kerman rug, country of origin: Persia, date: circa late 19th century. Size: 4 ft x 6 ft 7 in (1.22 m x 2.01 m).
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Late 19th Century Persian Antique Kirman Persian Rugs
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Wool
Antique Persian Kerman Carpet, 03'03 x 17'06
Located in Dallas, TX
73660 Antique Persian Kerman Rug Runner, 03'03 x 17'06. This hand-knotted wool antique Persian Kerman rug runner is a stunning testament to the timeless elegance and intricate crafts...
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Early 20th Century Persian Kirman Persian Rugs
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Wool
Vintage Persian Kerman Carpet
Located in Dallas, TX
75019 Vintage Persian Kerman Rug, 02'06 x 06'08. This hand-knotted wool vintage Persian Kerman rug runner is a captivating piece that effortlessly combines elegance and charm. The se...
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Late 20th Century Persian Kirman Persian Rugs
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Wool
Early 20th Century Persian Kirman Rug
Located in Chicago, IL
A beautiful early 20th century Persian Kirman rug with a wonderful central floral medallion woven in pink, orange, indigo, and cranberry and set against a stunning champagne colored ...
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Early 20th Century Persian Kirman Persian Rugs
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Wool
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 Persian Rugs
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Wool
Antique Fine Persian Kerman Rug. Size: 10 ft x 19 ft (3.05 m x 5.79 m)
Located in New York, NY
Beautiful large size antique and finely woven Persian Kerman rug, country of origin: Persia, circa date: late 19th century. Size: 10 ft x 19 ft (3.05 m x 5.79 m)
A large medallion ...
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Late 19th Century Persian Antique Kirman Persian Rugs
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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 Persian Rugs
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Wool
Large Antique Persian Kerman Rug with Medallions in Light Blue, Red and Pink
Located in Atlanta, GA
Large Antique Persian Kerman Rug with Medallions in Light Blue, Red and Pink. Large antique Persian Kerman rug with vertical medallions in light blue...
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Early 1900s Persian Antique Kirman Persian Rugs
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Wool
Doris Leslie Blau 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 Persian Rugs
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Wool
Antique Persian Lavar Kerman Oriental Carpet, Handmade, White, Navy, Jewel Tone
Located in Port Washington, NY
The Lavar Kerman Rug from Persia, dating to around 1850, is a striking example of 19th-century Persian weaving artistry. Measuring 6'5" by 8'6", this finely woven piece exhibits the ...
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Mid-19th Century Persian Antique Kirman Persian Rugs
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Wool
Bobyrug’s Nice vintage large Mashhad rug
Located in Saint Ouen, FR
Discover the timeless elegance of our large mid-century Mashhad rug! Adorned with a beautiful floral design in vibrant colors such as orange, pink, red, blue, green, and brown, this ...
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Mid-20th Century Asian Kirman Persian Rugs
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Wool, Cotton
Palatial Size Early 20th Century Kirman Rug
Located in Chicago, IL
A grande palatial size early 20th century Persian Kirman rug with a fantastic field of myriad flowers woven in pinks, greens, golds, and blues, all surrounding a central floral medal...
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1930s Persian Vintage Kirman Persian Rugs
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Wool
Beautiful Early 20th Century Persian Kirman Rug
Located in Chicago, IL
A beautiful early 20th century Persian Kirman rug with a fantastic mirrored floral and vine pattern, expertly rendered, in light and dark indigo, gold, and natural undyed wool, on a ...
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1920s Persian Vintage Kirman Persian Rugs
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Wool
Early 20th Century Persian Kirman Rug
Located in Chicago, IL
A stunning early 20th century Persian Kirman rug with a mesmerizing floral pattern radiating out from the center, and woven in pinks, indigos, crimsons, and whites. The border is ext...
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1940s Persian Vintage Kirman Persian Rugs
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Wool
Antique Lavar Kerman Persian Rug with All-Over Floral Design on A Blue Field
Located in Atlanta, GA
Measures: 11'7 x 19'2
This magnificent antique Lavar Kerman rug features an exquisite all-over floral design, enclosed within a complementary multi-tiered border. This rug contains ...
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Early 20th Century Persian Kirman Persian Rugs
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Wool
Outstanding Early 20th Century Kirman Rug
Located in Chicago, IL
An outstanding early 20th century palatial Persian Kirman rug with an incredible large-scale floral diamond medallion woven in light indigo, gold, pale green, and pink amidst a field...
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1920s Persian Vintage Kirman Persian Rugs
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Wool
Early 20th Century Lavar Kirman Rug
Located in Chicago, IL
A wonderful early 20th century Persian Lavar Kirman rug with a traditional pattern containing a central eight-lobed medallion with myriad petite flowe...
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Early 1900s Persian Antique Kirman Persian Rugs
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Wool
Circa 1950 Kirman Rug
Located in Chicago, IL
A circa 1950 Persian Kirman rug with a large central floral medallion with myriad flowers and vines woven in taupe, green, pale blue, on a bold cranberry colored background. The bord...
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1950s Persian Vintage Kirman Persian Rugs
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Wool
Semi-Antique Persian Kerman Carpet
Located in Closter, NJ
The city and province of Kerman is geographically isolated in the great desert of southern Persia. An industry of both shawl and carpet production has flourished there since the Safa...
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1940s Persian Vintage Kirman Persian Rugs
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Wool, Cotton
Antique Persian Kerman Area Rug. 11 ft 6 in x 17 ft 6 in
Located in New York, NY
Magnificent Large Blue Background Antique Persian Kerman Area Rug, Country of Origin: Persia, Circa date: 1900. Size: 11 ft 6 in x 17 ft 6 in (3.51 m x 5.33 m)
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20th Century Persian Kirman Persian Rugs
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Wool
Vintage Persian Kerman Rug, circa 1940
Located in Secaucus, NJ
Vintage Persian Kerman rug, circa 1940. The soft ivory ground is the setting for this picturesque rug with a central medallion which blue colors and style is repeated in the borders ...
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20th Century Persian Kirman Persian Rugs
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Wool
Allover Floral Designed Wool Rug Antique Persian Kerman from The 1900s
Located in Norwalk, CT
This exquisite wool rug from Kerman is hand-knotted and features a charming antique finish. The carpet has a warm brown color and a stunning all-over rosette pattern. Hints of rich b...
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20th Century Persian Kirman Persian Rugs
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Wool
Early 20th Century Kirman Rug
Located in Chicago, IL
An amazing early 20th century Persian almost square Kirman rug woven with an incredibly high quality shimmering silky indigo and gold vegetable dyed wool with a large diamond form fl...
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1930s Persian Vintage Kirman Persian Rugs
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Wool
1900s Finely Woven Persian Lavar Kerman Rug, Allover Field
Located in New York, NY
This Persian city carpet shows a central navy clawed and pendanted medallion, with lateral en suite half medallions and smaller stepped floral lozenges, all on a cream ground with cl...
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Early 1900s Persian Antique Kirman Persian Rugs
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Wool
Handmade Vintage Persian Malayer Allover Wool Rug with Brown & Pink Field
Located in Norwalk, CT
This lovely antique Malayer wool rug is hand-knotted and boasts a charming brown color field. It has a stunning floral pattern design with delightful pink and orange accents.
This...
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Mid-20th Century Persian Kirman Persian Rugs
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Wool
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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Late 19th Century Persian Antique Kirman Persian Rugs
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Wool
Antique Persian Kerman Rug. Size: 11 ft 10 in x 20 ft
Located in New York, NY
Large Antique Persian Kerman Rug, Country of origin / rug type: Persian rug, Circa date: 1920. Size: 11 ft 10 in x 20 ft (3.61 m x 6.1...
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Early 20th Century Persian Kirman Persian Rugs
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Wool
Doris Leslie Blau 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 Persian Rugs
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Wool
Antique Persian Kerman Rug. 10 ft 9 in x 14 ft 7 in
Located in New York, NY
Antique Persian Garden Design Kerman Rug, Country of Origin: Persia, Circa date: 1880. Size: 10 ft 9 in x 14 ft 7 in (3.28 m x 4.44 m)
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19th Century Persian Antique Kirman Persian Rugs
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Wool
Antique Kerman Handmade Allover Beige Persian Wool Rug
Located in Norwalk, CT
Beautiful antique Kerman hand-knotted wool rug with a beige field. This Persian rug has blue accents in a gorgeous all-over floral pattern design.
This rug measures: 9'8" x 12'3"....
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20th Century Persian Kirman Persian Rugs
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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
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Wool
Antique Antique Persian Kerman Rug. 14 ft 3 in x 17 ft 3 in
Located in New York, NY
Eye-catching Large Antique Paisley Design Persian Kerman Rug, Country of Origin: Persia, Circa date: 1920
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20th Century Persian Kirman Persian Rugs
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Wool
Antique Persian Kerman Runner. 5 ft 10 in x 17 ft 9 in
Located in New York, NY
Antique Persian Kerman Runner Rug, Country of origin / rug type: Persian rug, Circa date: 1920. Size: 5 ft 10 in x 17 ft 9 in (1.78 m x 5.41 m)
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Early 20th Century Persian Kirman Persian Rugs
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Wool
Antique Kerman Handmade Beige & Blue Persian Wool Rug with Allover Pattern
Located in Norwalk, CT
Beautiful antique Kerman hand-knotted wool rug with a beige field. This Persian rug has blue and brown accents in a gorgeous all-over medallion floral pattern design.
This rug mea...
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20th Century Persian Kirman Persian Rugs
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Wool
Multicolor Antique Kirman Handmade Allover Floral Oversize Wool Rug
Located in Norwalk, CT
An extraordinary Beautiful antique Kirman hand-knotted wool rug with a tan field. This Persian rug has multicolor accents in a gorgeous garden floral design.
This rug measures: 11...
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20th Century Persian Kirman Persian Rugs
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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.