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
Doris Leslie Blau 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...
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Early 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 main border and ivory and blue guard...
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1940s Persian Vintage 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
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Wool
Doris Leslie Blau Antique Persian Kirman Botanic Handmade Wool Rug
Located in New York, NY
Antique Persian Kirman botanic handmade wool carpet
Size: 11'4" × 16'10" (345 × 513 cm)
A decorative early 20th century Persian Kirman (Kerman) antique carpet, the black field with a...
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Early 20th Century Persian Kirman Rugs and Carpets
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Wool
Doris Leslie Blau 19th Century Oversized Persian Kirman Handmade Rug
Located in New York, NY
Over-sized Vintage Persian Kirman handmade wool rug
Size: 16'2" × 19'0" (492 × 579 cm).
A late 19th century antique Persian Kirman (Kerman) rug, the cocoa field with an elaborate all...
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Late 19th Century Persian Antique Kirman Rugs and Carpets
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Wool
Doris Leslie Blau Large Vintage Persian Kirman Handmade Wool Rug
Located in New York, NY
Large Vintage Persian Kirman Handmade Wool Rug
Size: 14'8" × 18'9" (447 × 571 cm)
An early 20th century Persian Kerman carpet, the abrashed camel field with an overall enlarged paisl...
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Early 20th Century Persian Kirman Rugs and Carpets
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Wool
Vintage Squarish Persian Kerman Rug, circa 1940
Located in Secaucus, NJ
Vintage squarish Persian Kerman rug, circa 1940. A hard to find squarish size this Kerman has a light and airy feel to it with the ivory border and soft colors of the medallion and b...
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20th Century Persian Kirman Rugs and Carpets
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Wool
Antique Lavar Kerman, circa 1880
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Antique Lavar Kerman rug
Measurement: 12'8" x 17'.
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1880s Antique 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: 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
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Wool
Doris Leslie Blau Antique Persian Kirman Botanic Handmade Wool Rug
Located in New York, NY
Antique Persian Kirman Botanic Handmade Wool Rug
Size: 13'6" × 23'0" (411 × 701 cm)
A late 19th century Persian Kerman rug, the honey-colored field with a dense floral trellis with c...
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Late 19th Century Persian Antique Kirman Rugs and Carpets
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Wool
Doris Leslie Blau Authentic Persian Kirman Hand Knotted Wool Rug
Located in New York, NY
Authentic Persian Kirman Hand Knotted Wool Rug
Size: 12'8" × 15'10" (386 × 482 cm)
An early 20th century Persian Kirman rug, the camel field with a garden design of subtle flowering ...
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Late 19th Century Persian Antique Kirman Rugs and Carpets
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Wool
Doris Leslie Blau Antique Kirman Botanic Handmade Rug size adjusted
Located in New York, NY
Antique Kirman Botanic Handmade Wool Rug ( size adjusted )
Size: 12'6" × 21'8" (381 × 660 cm)
A fine example of late 19th century Persian Kerman rug, the golden yellow field with a d...
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19th Century Persian Antique Kirman Rugs and Carpets
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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 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 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...
Category
1940s Persian Vintage 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
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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 Rugs and Carpets
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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 Rugs and Carpets
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Wool
Vintage Persian Kerman Rug, circa 1940
Located in Secaucus, NJ
Vintage Persian Kerman rug, circa 1940. On a wonderful soft green ground is an intricate floral central medallion which is repeated in the borders to create this rug of subtle distin...
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20th Century Persian Kirman Rugs and Carpets
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Wool
Antique Lavar Kerman Carpet, Fine Persian Oriental Rug Jewel Blue, Gold and Navy
Located in Port Washington, NY
This master crafted Persian Laver Kerman carpet exemplifies the profound understanding of the artistic principles of balance and harmony that make art level antique rugs so inspiring...
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Late 19th Century Persian Antique Kirman Rugs and Carpets
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Wool
Vintage Persian Kerman Rug, circa 1940 1'11 x 3'10
Located in Secaucus, NJ
Vintage Persian Kerman Rug, circa 1940. A small Kerman rug copying the design of the larger oversize style rugs, the green ground with its central med...
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20th Century Persian Kirman Rugs and Carpets
Materials
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
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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
Vintage Persian Kirman, circa 1940
Located in Secaucus, NJ
Vintage Persian Kirman, circa 1940. Set on a red ground with a deep navy central design this lovely Kerman has all the requirements one is looking for in a traditional Persian rug. C...
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20th Century Persian Kirman Rugs and Carpets
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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 Rugs and Carpets
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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
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...
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Mid-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. 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
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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 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
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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
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
Materials
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 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
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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 main border and ivory and blue guard...
Category
1940s Persian Vintage 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...
Category
1940s Persian Vintage Kirman Rugs and Carpets
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 Rugs and Carpets
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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 Kirman Rug, circa 1920 11'6 x 15'10
Located in Secaucus, NJ
The extremely intricate design in this rug has been perfectly realized by the tremendous skills of the weavers and looking at the detail in the rug makes one appreciate a true work o...
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20th Century 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
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...
Category
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...
Category
1940s Persian Vintage 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: 13'6" × 21'5" (411 × 652 cm)
An early 20th century Persian Kirman (Kerman) antique rug, the rust field with a delicately-drawn overa...
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Early 20th Century Persian Kirman Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool
Antique Persian fine Traditional Handwoven Luxury Wool Red Rug
Located in Secaucus, NJ
Antique Persian fine Traditional Handwoven Luxury Wool Red Rug. Size: 10'2"x12'11"
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20th Century Persian Kirman Rugs and Carpets
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...
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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 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 Rugs and Carpets
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Wool
Oversize Vintage Persian Kirman Rug
Located in Secaucus, NJ
Oversize vintage Persian Kirman rug. The ivory field with a lovely central medallion in blues, with goldy-browns all surrounded by a wonderfully detailed border with identical colors...
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Late 20th Century Persian Kirman Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool
Vintage Oversize Persian Kerman Rug, circa 1940 15'1 x 22'6.
Located in Secaucus, NJ
Vintage oversize Persian Kerman rug, circa 1940. A traditional Kerman design has been used for this oversize rug with a soft and gentle lo...
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20th Century Persian Kirman Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool
Antique Persian Fine Kirman Rose / Multi Rug Size 10'2" X 13'1"
Located in Secaucus, NJ
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...
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Mid-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 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 Rugs and Carpets
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 Rugs and Carpets
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 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
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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
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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 ivory field with floral and vine designs encompassing the whole rug enclosed by a...
Category
20th Century Persian Kirman Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool
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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20th Century Persian Kirman Rugs and Carpets
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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...
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20th Century Asian 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
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.