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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 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

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Wool

Vintage Oversize Kerman Rug, circa 1940 11'6 x 19'5.
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 an...
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20th Century Persian Kirman Rugs and Carpets

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Wool

Vintage Persian Oversize Kerman Rug, circa 1940 11'1 x 25'6.
Located in Secaucus, NJ
Vintage Persian oversize 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 ...
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20th Century Persian Kirman Rugs and Carpets

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Wool

Vintage Oversize Persian Kerman Rug, circa 1940 11'8 x 26'4.
Located in Secaucus, NJ
Vintage oversize Persian Kerman rug, circa 1940. This palace size Kerman rug has a delightful ivory field with a central medallion in soft...
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20th Century Persian Kirman Rugs and Carpets

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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 Rugs and Carpets

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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. This rug is truly a work of art, on a green field there is an intricate floral design consisting of a central medallion surrounded by large le...
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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 soft and gentle design on an ivory field which blends into the border to create this large handwoven Kerman rug from Persia. Size: 11'5 x 20...
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20th Century Persian Kirman Rugs and Carpets

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Vintage Oversize Persian Kirman Rug circa 1940 14'5 x 23'10
Located in Secaucus, NJ
Vintage Oversize Persian Kirman Rug circa 1940. The detail in this handwoven, circa 1940s rug is testament to the skill of the mast...
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Mid-20th Century Persian Kirman Rugs and Carpets

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Wool

Doris Leslie Blau 19th Century Persian Kirman Botanic Handwoven Wool Rug
Located in New York, NY
19th century Persian Kirman botanic red, green and beige handwoven wool rug Size: 4'0" × 6'3" (121 × 190 cm) This circa 1880 antique Persian Kirman rug features a strikingly detailed...
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Late 19th Century Persian Antique Kirman Rugs and Carpets

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Doris Leslie Blau Antique Botanic Persian Kirman Handmade Wool Rug
Located in New York, NY
Antique Botanic Persian Kirman handmade wool rug Size: 10'9" × 17'3" (327 × 525 cm) An early 20th century Persian Kirman carpet, the camel field with a symmetrical design of elaborat...
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Early 20th Century Persian Kirman Rugs and Carpets

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Doris Leslie Blau Antique Floral Persian Kirman Handmade Wool Rug
Located in New York, NY
Antique floral Persian Kirman handwoven wool rug. Size: 5'2" × 8'1" (157 × 246 cm) Celebrated as being among the best in the world, antique rugs from Kerman (which refers either to t...
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Early 20th Century Persian Kirman Rugs and Carpets

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Wool

Doris Leslie Blau Antique Persian Kirman Handmade Wool Rug
Located in New York, NY
Antique Persian Kirman handmade wool rug Size: 10'6" × 14'7" (320 × 444 cm) A late 19th century Persian Kirman (Kerman) antique carpet, having a blue and beige allover lozenge lattic...
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Late 19th Century Persian Antique Kirman Rugs and Carpets

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Wool

Doris Leslie Blau Antique Persian Kirman Rug
Located in New York, NY
Antique Persian Kirman rug Size: 11'3" × 19'4" (342 × 589 cm) Color: Beige, blue, brown. Rich in heritage and artistry, this handmade rug exemplifies the high standards of Doris Lesl...
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Early 20th Century Persian Kirman Rugs and Carpets

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Wool

Doris Leslie Blau Authentic Vintage Persian Kirman Rug
Located in New York, NY
Authentic Vintage Persian Kirman floral handmade wool rug Size: 12'1" × 18'5" (368 × 561 cm). An early 20th century Persian rug patterns, the caramel field with playful scrolling flo...
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Early 20th Century Persian Kirman Rugs and Carpets

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Wool

Doris Leslie Blau Authentic Persian Kirman Handwoven Wool Carpet
Located in New York, NY
Authentic Persian Kirman handwoven wool carpet Size: 10'2" x 13'8" (309 × 416 cm). An early 20th century Persian Kirman (Kerman) antique rug, the cream field with a dense all-over tr...
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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: 11'0" × 16'5" (335 × 500 cm) While Persian rugs are generally considered the finest in the world, Kerman rugs (also known as...
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Late 19th Century Persian Antique Kirman Rugs and Carpets

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Wool

Doris Leslie Blau Antique Persian Kirman Floral Handmade Wool Rug
Located in New York, NY
Antique Persian Kirman floral handmade wool rug An early 20th century antique Kirman (Kerman) rug from Persia, the black field with a very dense scrolling arabesque, boteh, vase and ...
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Early 20th Century Persian Kirman Rugs and Carpets

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Wool

Doris Leslie Blau Antique Botanic Persian Kirman Handmade Wool Rug
Located in New York, NY
Antique Botanic Persian Kirman handmade wool carpet Size: 12'4" × 17'7" (375 × 535 cm) An early 20th century Persian Kirman (Kerman) antique rug, the camel field with a bold all-over...
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Early 20th Century Persian Kirman Rugs and Carpets

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Wool

Doris Leslie Blau Authentic 1900s Persian Kirman Handmade Wool Rug
Located in New York, NY
Authentic 1900s Persian Kirman handmade wool carpet Size: 10'1" × 14'7" (307 × 444 cm) An early 20th century Persian kirman (Kerman) antique carpet, the camel field with a dense over...
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Early 20th Century Persian Kirman Rugs and Carpets

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Wool

Doris Leslie Blau Antique Persian Kirman Hand Knotted Wool Rug
Located in New York, NY
Antique Persian Kirman orange, beige and blue hand knotted wool rug Size: 13'5" × 18'9" (409 × 572 cm) This stunning Persian Kerman rug draws the eye with its effortless elegance and...
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Early 20th Century Persian Kirman Rugs and Carpets

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Wool

Doris Leslie Blau Antique Persian Kirman Handmade Wool Carpet
Located in New York, NY
Fine Antique Persian Kirman Blue Handmade Wool Carpet Size: 10'3" × 14'2" (312 × 431 cm) A late 19th century Persian Kerman rugs, the indigo field with an allover symmetrical pattern...
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Late 19th Century Persian Antique Kirman Rugs and Carpets

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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: 10'5" × 20'0" (317 × 609 cm) An early 20th century Persian Kirman (Kerman) antique rug, the black field with a flowering vine and pal...
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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
Authentic Early 20th century Persian Kirman botanic carpet Size: 8'8" × 10'10" (264 × 330 cm) In the world of antique carpets, Kerman Persian rugs are celebrated as the finest. No tw...
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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 Handmade Wool Rug
Located in New York, NY
Early 20th century Persian Kirman handmade wool rug Size: 11'10" × 15'10" (360 × 482 cm) This circa 1920 antique Persian Kirman rug features a strikingly intricate all-over design of...
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Early 20th Century Persian Kirman Rugs and Carpets

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Wool

Doris Leslie Blau Antique Persian Kirman Yellow Handmade Wool Rug
Located in New York, NY
Antique Persian Kirman Yellow Handmade Wool Rug Size: 12'2" × 20'10" (370 × 635 cm) An early 20th century Persian Kerman rugs, the camel field with an all-over trellis of palmettes, ...
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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: 12'6" × 19'6" (381 × 594 cm) A late 19th century antique Persian Kirman rug. A symmetrical design that is mirrored in bo...
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Late 19th Century Persian Antique Kirman Rugs and Carpets

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Wool

Doris Leslie Blau Authentic 1900s Persian Kirman Handmade Wool Carpet
Located in New York, NY
Authentic 1900s Persian Kirman handmade wool carpet Size: 12'10" × 14'8" (391 × 447 cm) An early 20th century Persian Kirman rugs, the camel field with floral sprays around gray and ...
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Early 20th Century Persian Kirman Rugs and Carpets

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Authentic Persian Kirman Handmade Wool Rug Doris Leslie Blau
Located in New York, NY
Authentic Persian Kirman Handmade Wool Rug Size: 13'9" × 19'4" (419 × 589 cm) The antique rug carries an all-over elaborate botanical design featuring Shah Abbas motifs, palmettes, l...
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Early 20th Century Persian Kirman Rugs and Carpets

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Wool

Doris Leslie Blau 19th Century Persian Kirman Beige Handmade Wool Rug
Located in New York, NY
Authentic 19th century Persian Kirman beige handmade wool carpet Size: 9'7" × 13'6" (292 × 411 cm) A late 19th century Persian Kerman carpet, the cream field with an allover pattern ...
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Late 19th Century Persian Antique Kirman Rugs and Carpets

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Wool

Doris Leslie Blau 1900s Persian Kirman Handmade Wool Rug
Located in New York, NY
1900s Persian Kirman brown, beige and blue handmade wool rug Size: 12'3" × 19'3" (373 × 586 cm) While Persian rugs are generally considered the finest in the world, Kerman rugs (also...
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Early 20th Century Persian Kirman Rugs and Carpets

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Wool

Kerman Antique Gallery Size Rug, Beige & Light/Medium-Blue - 10 x 19
Located in New York, NY
Indulge in the sheer grandeur of the magnificent antique Kerman rug, a true masterpiece of rug weaving artistry. This exceptional rug boasts an impressive size of 9'9" x 19'0", comma...
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1910s Persian Vintage Kirman Rugs and Carpets

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Wool, Cotton

Doris Leslie Blau 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 Rugs and Carpets

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Wool

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

Doris Leslie Blau 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 ...
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Early 20th Century Persian Kirman Rugs and Carpets

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Doris Leslie Blau Authentic Persian Kirman Handmade Wool Rug
Located in New York, NY
Authentic Persian Kirman Handmade Wool Carpet Size: 11'7" × 16'8" (353 × 508 cm) A late 19th century Southeast Persian Kirman (Kerman) antique rug, the abrashed light brown field wit...
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Late 19th Century Persian Antique Kirman Rugs and Carpets

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Doris Leslie Blau Antique Persian Kirman Handmade Wool Rug
Located in New York, NY
Antique Persian Kirman handmade wool rug Size: 13'9" × 20'5" (419 × 622 cm) While Persian rugs are generally considered the finest in the world, Kerman rugs (also known as Kirman rug...
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Early 20th Century Persian Kirman Rugs and Carpets

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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: 9'0" × 12'3" (274 × 373 cm) An early 20th century Persian Kirman (Kerman) antique rug, the pale rust-colored field with an all-over t...
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Early 20th Century Persian 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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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

Antique Persian Fine Traditional Handwoven Luxury Wool Red / Navy Rug
Located in Secaucus, NJ
Antique Persian Fine Traditional Handwoven Luxury Wool Red / Navy Rug. Size: 10'-0" x 13'-3"
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20th Century Persian Kirman Rugs and Carpets

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Wool

Antique Persian Fine Traditional Handwoven Luxury Wool Red / Blue Rug
Located in Secaucus, NJ
Antique Persian Fine Traditional Handwoven Luxury Wool Red / Blue Rug. Size: 9'-9" x 8'-1"
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20th Century Persian Kirman Rugs and Carpets

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Wool

Antique Persian Fine Traditional Handwoven Luxury Wool Ivory / Blue Rug
Located in Secaucus, NJ
Antique Persian Fine Traditional Handwoven Luxury Wool Ivory / Blue Rug. Size: 3'-0" x 4'-8"
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20th Century Persian Kirman Rugs and Carpets

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Wool

Antique Persian Fine Traditional Handwoven Luxury Wool Multi Rug
Located in Secaucus, NJ
Antique Persian Fine Traditional Handwoven Luxury Wool Multi Rug. Size: 9'-5" X 11'-10"
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20th Century Persian Kirman Rugs and Carpets

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Wool

Antique Persian Fine Traditional Handwoven Luxury Wool Multi Rug
Located in Secaucus, NJ
Antique Persian Fine Traditional Handwoven Luxury Wool Multi Rug. Size: 6'-9" X 10'-6"
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20th Century Persian Kirman Rugs and Carpets

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Wool

Antique Persian Fine Traditional Handwoven Luxury Wool Ivory / Blue Rug
Located in Secaucus, NJ
Antique Persian Fine Traditional Handwoven Luxury Wool Ivory / Blue Rug. Size: 7'-11" X 10'-3"
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20th Century Persian Kirman Rugs and Carpets

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Wool

Antique Persian Fine Traditional Handwoven Luxury Wool Ivory / Blue Rug
Located in Secaucus, NJ
Antique Persian Fine Traditional Handwoven Luxury Wool Ivory / Blue Rug. Size: 9'-9" X 13'-6"
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20th Century Persian Kirman Rugs and Carpets

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Wool

Antique Persian fine Traditional Handwoven Luxury Wool Navy Rug
Located in Secaucus, NJ
Antique Persian fine Traditional Handwoven Luxury Wool Navy Rug. Size 9'-11" X 12'-9"
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20th Century Persian Kirman Rugs and Carpets

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Wool

Antique Persian fine Traditional Handwoven Luxury Wool Cream / Wine Rug
Located in Secaucus, NJ
Antique Persian fine Traditional Handwoven Luxury Wool Cream / Wine Rug. Size: 6' X 10'-1"
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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...
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1940s 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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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.

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