Kirman Rugs and Carpets
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 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...
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Mid-20th Century Persian Kirman Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool
Doris Leslie Blau Authentic Persian Kirman Handmade Wool Rug
Located in New York, NY
Authentic Persian Kirman handmade wool rug
Size: 13'3" × 24'4" (403 × 741 cm)
In the world of antique Persian rugs, Kerman carpets are celebrated as being among the best. Antique Kirman carpets...
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Early 20th Century Persian Kirman Rugs and Carpets
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Wool
Doris Leslie Blau 19th Century Persian Kirman Handmade Wool Rug
Located in New York, NY
Authentic 19th century Persian Kirman handmade wool rug
Size: 10'9" × 15'4" (327 × 467 cm)
A finely-woven late 19th century Persian Kirman rug, the celadon field having a dense trell...
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Late 19th Century Persian Antique Kirman Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool
Doris Leslie Blau 19th Century Persian Kirman Botanic Handmade Wool Rug
Located in New York, NY
Authentic Persian Kirman Botanic Pink, Blue, Beige Handmade Wool Rug
Size: 6'7" × 12'10" (200 × 391 cm)
While Persian rugs are generally considered the finest in the world, Kerman ru...
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Late 19th Century Persian Antique Kirman Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool
Late 19th Century Lavar 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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Late 19th Century Persian Antique Kirman Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool, Cotton
Doris Leslie Blau Antique Persian Kirman Handwoven Wool Rug
Located in New York, NY
Antique Persian Kirman handwoven wool rug
Size: 11'8" × 14'7" (355 × 444 cm)
Antique Persian Kirman, origin: Persia, circa 1920. Let us introduce an early 20th century antique Persia...
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Early 20th Century Persian Kirman Rugs and Carpets
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Wool
Doris Leslie Blau 1900s Persian Kirman Handwoven Wool Rug
Located in New York, NY
1900s Persian Kirman handwoven wool rug
Size: 10'4" × 17'6" (314 × 533 cm)
An early 20th century Persian Kirman (Kerman) antique rug, the camel field with a whimsical all-over design...
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Early 20th Century Persian Kirman Rugs and Carpets
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Wool
Doris Leslie Blau Early 20th Century Persian Kirman Botanic Rug
Located in New York, NY
Early 20th century Persian Kirman botanic handmade wool rug
Size: 9'7" × 15'6" (292 × 472 cm)
An early 20th century Persian Kirman rugs, the camel field with a loosely defined lattic...
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Early 20th Century Persian Kirman Rugs and Carpets
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Wool
Doris Leslie Blau Early 20th Century Persian Kirman Rug
Located in New York, NY
Early 20th century Kirman rug in beige, blue, brown, pink
Size: 11'7" × 20'6" (353 × 624 cm)
Kerman rugs (also known as Kirman rugs) are a perfect pick for all seeking truly high-end...
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Early 20th Century Persian Kirman Rugs and Carpets
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Wool
Kerman Antique Faded Room Size Rug, Beige Red - 9 x 15
Located in New York, NY
Indulge in the opulence of the Kerman room-size rug, a true masterpiece of luxury and elegance. Its exquisite design features a stunning array of floral and boteh motifs, delicately ...
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Early 20th Century Persian Kirman Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool, Cotton
Vintage Persian Kerman Rug, circa 1940
Located in Secaucus, NJ
Vintage Persian Kerman rug, circa 1940. The pattern and detail in this rug is quite remarkable and a true testament to the skill and art of the weavers. The bold red central diamond ...
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20th Century Persian Kirman Rugs and Carpets
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Wool
Doris Leslie Blau Vintage Persian Kirman Hand Knotted Wool Carpet
Located in New York, NY
Vintage Persian Kirman Hand Knotted Wool Carpet
Size: 11'8" × 17'5" (355 × 530 cm)
An early 20th century Persian Kirman (Kerman) antique rug, the cream field with an allover compact ...
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Early 20th Century Persian Kirman Rugs and Carpets
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Wool
Doris Leslie Blau Antique Persian Kirman Beige Handmade Wool Rug
Located in New York, NY
Antique Persian Kirman Beige Handmade Wool rug
Size: 11'7" x 17'5" (353 x 530 cm)
While Persian rugs are generally considered the finest in the world, Kerman rugs (also known as Kirm...
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Early 20th Century Persian Kirman Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool
Doris Leslie Blau Antique Persian Kirman Handmade Wool Rug
Located in New York, NY
Antique Persian Kirman Handmade Wool Rug
Size: 9'10" × 16'9" (299 × 510 cm)
This circa 1920 antique Persian Kirman carpet features an elaborate all-over design of floral abstractions...
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Early 20th Century Persian Kirman Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool
Doris Leslie Blau Authentic 19th Century Persian Kirman Rug
Located in New York, NY
Authentic 19th Century Persian Kirman Rug
Size: 13'8" × 20'8" (416 × 629 cm)
A great example of late 19th century Persian Kirman carpets, the camel field with enlarged lozenges conta...
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Late 19th Century Persian Antique Kirman Rugs and Carpets
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 ...
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20th Century Persian Kirman Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool
Vintage Persian Kirman Rug
Located in Secaucus, NJ
A vintage circa 1930s Persian Kirman rug. 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 about 2000 feet in elevation. Weaving has been carried out continuously since, circa 1600 with a semi-hiatus in the later 18th century. The 19th century revival was strong and the Persian rugs...
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Mid-20th Century Persian Kirman Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool
$18,880
Doris Leslie Blau 19th Century Persian Kirman Handmade Wool Rug
Located in New York, NY
Authentic 19th Century Persian Kirman Handmade Wool Rug
Size: 12'4" × 18'7" (375 × 566 cm)
A late 19th century Persian Kerman carpet, the celadon field with a dense allover trellis d...
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Late 19th Century Persian Antique Kirman Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool
Antique Persian fine Traditional Handwoven Luxury Wool Green / Ivory Rug
Located in Secaucus, NJ
Antique Persian fine Traditional Handwoven Luxury Wool Green / Ivory Rug.Size: 6'x8'7"
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20th Century Persian Kirman Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool
Vintage Persian Kerman Rug, circa 1940 6' x 9'
Located in Secaucus, NJ
Vintage Persian Kerman rug circa 1940. On a wonderful deep blue ground sits a medallion filled with detailed designs of summer flowers which is repeated in the main border to give th...
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20th Century Persian Kirman Rugs and Carpets
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 ...
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20th Century Persian Kirman Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool
Antique Persian Fine Traditional Handwoven Luxury Wool Ivory / Navy Rug
Located in Secaucus, NJ
Antique Persian Fine Traditional Handwoven Luxury Wool Ivory / Navy Rug. Size: 10' X 14'
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20th Century Persian Kirman Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool
Doris Leslie Blau Antique Blue Beige Persian Kirman Handmade Wool Rug
Located in New York, NY
Antique blue and beige Persian Kirman handwoven wool rug
Size: 11'4" × 18'0" (345 × 548 cm)
A late 19th century Persian Kirman rug, the royal blue field with a playful trellis design...
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Late 19th Century Persian Antique Kirman Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool
Vintage Square Persian Kerman Rug, circa 1940 3'10 x 4'
Located in Secaucus, NJ
Vintage square Persian Kerman rug, circa 1940. A small Kerman rug copying the design of the larger oversize style rugs, the blue ground with its centr...
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20th Century Persian Kirman Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool
Antique Persian Kerman Runner. Size: 3 ft x 11 ft
Located in New York, NY
Antique Persian Kerman rug, Country of Origin: Persia, Circa date: Late 19th century. Size: 3 ft x 11 ft (0.91 m x 3.35 m)
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Late 19th Century Persian Antique Kirman Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool
Vintage Oversize Persian Kerman Rug, circa 1940 11'10 x 20'
Located in Secaucus, NJ
Vintage Persian Kerman rug, circa 1940. The wonderful design and detail in this rug truly highlights the skill of the weavers in creating this work of art. The field is overflowing w...
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20th Century Persian Kirman Rugs and Carpets
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Wool
Antique Persian Lavar Kerman Large Gallery Rug with All-Over Floral Design
Located in Atlanta, GA
Antique Persian Lavar Kerman Large Gallery Rug with All-Over Floral Design. Keivan Woven Arts / rug V21-0308-151, country of origin / type: Iran / La...
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Early 20th Century Persian Kirman Rugs and Carpets
Materials
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 Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool
Vintage Persian Kirman Rug
Located in Secaucus, NJ
The delightful powder blue ground complimented by the ivory and soft floral designs creates a rug that will sit so well in a wide selection of rooms.
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20th Century Persian Kirman Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool
Antique Lavar Kerman, circa 1880
Located in West Hollywood, CA
Antique Lavar Kerman rug
Measurement: 12'8" x 17'.
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1880s Antique Kirman Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool
Vintage Persian Kerman Rug, circa 1940 12' x 19'.
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 Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool
Vintage Persian Kerman Rug, circa 1940
Located in Secaucus, NJ
Vintage Persian Kerman rug, circa 1940. This is truly a remarkable rug, the intricate design that seems to fill every corner of this piece is a tribute to the craftsmanship of the de...
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20th Century Persian Kirman Rugs and Carpets
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...
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20th Century Persian Kirman Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool
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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1940s Persian Vintage Kirman Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool
1930's Kerman
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Kerman rugs are not just decorative; they embody a sense of opulence and refinement, making them a perfect choice for formal spaces such as living rooms, dining rooms, or grand entr...
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1930s Persian Vintage Kirman Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool
$7,950
Doris Leslie Blau Antique Persian Kirman Rug
Located in New York, NY
Antique Persian Kirman rug
Size: 13'5" × 17'9" (408 × 541 cm)
A hand knotted wool antique Persian Kirman (Kerman) rug dating back to circa 1900. It displays the light pink field with...
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Early 20th Century Persian Kirman Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool
Doris Leslie Blau Antique Persian Kirman Red Blue Beige Rug
Located in New York, NY
Antique Persian Kirman red blue beige Rug
Size: 9'0" × 12'3" (274 × 373 cm).
A hand-knotted wool antique Persian Kirman (Kerman) rug dating back to circa 1930. The main filed contain...
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Mid-20th Century Persian Kirman Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool
Traditional Handwoven Luxury Wool Semi Antique Persian Ivory
Located in Secaucus, NJ
Traditional Handwoven Luxury Wool Semi Antique Ivory Rug.Size 2' X 4'
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20th Century Persian Kirman Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool
21st Century Handknotted Oval Bamboo Silk Rug by Modenese Interiors, Scarlet
Located in PADOVA, Italy
100% bamboo silk and cotton handbraided oval rug with intricate pattern of squiggles and blossoms. Goes perfectly in luxury villas and majlis, bespoke production by Modenese Gastone Luxury Interiors...
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2010s Italian Kirman Rugs and Carpets
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Cotton, Silk, Bamboo
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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1940s Persian Vintage Kirman Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool
Vintage Persian Kerman Rug, circa 1940
Located in Secaucus, NJ
Vintage Persian Kerman rug, circa 1940. This beautiful 1940s Kerman has all the elements that make rugs from this area of Persia so popular. The color combinations combined with the ...
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20th Century Kirman Rugs and Carpets
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Wool
Shabby Chic Antique Persian Lavar Kerman Rug, Dark Brown & Orange All-Over Field
Located in New York, NY
This Kerman actually employs, with some modifications, a Classic Persian carpet pattern. Here the popular Herati design is partially layered on the rich red ground. Similar narrow bo...
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1920s Persian Vintage Kirman Rugs and Carpets
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 aro...
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19th Century Persian Antique Kirman Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool
Vintage Persian Kerman Rug, circa 1940
Located in Secaucus, NJ
Vintage 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 repeated...
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20th Century Persian Kirman Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool
Doris Leslie Blau Authentic Early 20th Century Persian Kirman Rug
Located in New York, NY
Authentic Early 20th century Persian Kirman handmade wool rug
Size: 9'8" × 17'9" (294 × 541 cm)
An early 20th century Southeast Persian Kirman (Kerman) antique carpet, the sage, beig...
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Early 20th Century Persian Kirman Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool
Vintage Persian Kerman Rug, circa 1940
Located in Secaucus, NJ
Vintage Persian Kerman rug, circa 1940. The ivory field containing soft floral designs all enclosed within a soft rose and green swirling border to complete this peaceful picture and...
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20th Century Persian Kirman Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool
Vintage Persian Kerman Rug, circa 1940
Located in Secaucus, NJ
Vintage Persian Kerman rug circa 1940. The plain red filled encompassing the central medallion, filled to bursting with flowers, all enclosed by a border and corners, repeating the f...
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20th Century Persian Kirman Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool
Antique Persian Fine Traditional Handwoven Luxury Wool Navy Rug
Located in Secaucus, NJ
Antique Persian Fine Traditional Handwoven Luxury Wool Navy Rug. Size: 10'-0" x 13'-3"
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20th Century Persian Kirman Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool
Doris Leslie Blau 19th Century Kirman Red, Blue Handwoven Wool Rug
Located in New York, NY
19th century Kirman bold red, dark and light blue handwoven wool rug
Size: 6'6" x 12'0" (198 x 365 cm).
This circa 1880 antique Persian Kerman rug is a striking display of color and ...
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Late 19th Century Persian Antique Kirman Rugs and Carpets
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 Rugs and Carpets
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 Rugs and Carpets
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Wool
Traditional Handwoven Luxury Vintage Persian Kerman Rose / Ivory Rug, circa 1940
Located in Secaucus, NJ
Vintage oversize Persian Kirman Rose / Ivory rug, circa 1940. A rare size for this dramatic Kerman rug the central motif replicated in the borders with a soft powder blue and floral ...
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20th Century Persian Kirman Rugs and Carpets
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Wool
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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1940s Persian Vintage Kirman Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool
Antique Persian fine Traditional Handwoven Luxury Wool Navy Rug
Located in Secaucus, NJ
Antique Persian fine Traditional Handwoven Luxury Wool Navy Rug. Size: 11'x11'
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20th Century Persian Kirman Rugs and Carpets
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 Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool
Vintage Kerman Rug, circa 1940 11'7 x 16'8.
Located in Secaucus, NJ
Vintage oversize Kerman rug, circa 1940. A large Kerman rug with the central red field having both within a medallion in greens and outside green swir...
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Mid-20th Century Persian Kirman Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool
Doris Leslie Blau Antique Persian Kirman Handmade Wool Rug
Located in New York, NY
Antique Persian Kirman Handmade Wool Rug
Size: 12'4" × 23'1" (375 × 703 cm)
An unusual early 20th century Southeast Persian Kirman (Kerman) antique carpet, the pale peach field with ...
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Early 20th Century Persian Kirman Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool
Doris Leslie Blau Antique Persian Kirman Handwoven Wool Runner
Located in New York, NY
Antique Persian Kirman indigo blue, beige and brown handwoven wool runner
Size: 3'1" × 16'0" (93 × 487 cm).
Blessed with an ample supply of very high quality local wool, known as Car...
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Early 20th Century Persian Kirman Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool
Vintage Persian Kerman Rug, circa 1940
Located in Secaucus, NJ
Vintage Persian Kerman rug, circa 1940. On a soft green ground sits a light floral filled medallion with the theme continued to surround the rug, an unusual small design encloses the...
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20th Century Persian Kirman Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool
Vintage Persian Kerman Rug, circa 1940
Located in Secaucus, NJ
Vintage Persian Kerman rug, circa 1940. A soft and gentle design on an ivory field which blends in with the border to create this handwoven Kerman rug from Persia. Size: 5' x 8'2.
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20th Century Persian Kirman Rugs and Carpets
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Wool
Kirman rugs and carpets for sale on 1stDibs.
Find a broad range of unique Kirman rugs and carpets 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 rugs and carpets 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 rugs and carpets 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 rugs and carpets, popular names associated with this style include Karastan, Modenese Gastone, Djoharian Design, and Hereke. 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 rugs and carpets 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 $12,000.