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
19th Century Persian Kirman Botanic Handmade Rug
Located in New York, NY
19th Century Persian Kirman Botanic Handmade Wool Rug
Size: 12'10" × 16'0" (391 × 487 cm)
A late 19th century Persian Kirman (Kerman) antique rug, the maize field with an all-over cu...
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Late 19th Century Persian Antique Kirman Rugs and Carpets
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Wool
Amazing Oversize Antique Persian Kerman Carpet
Located in Evanston, IL
Amazing oversize and very fine antique Persian Kerman carpet in excellent condition, circa 1920 with all-over large floral design.
Kirman was a very important antique rug weaving centre dating from the Golden Age of Persian culture under the Safavid dynasty in the 16th century, on a par with Tabriz and Kashan in esteem. The color palette of Laver Kirman...
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Early 20th Century Persian Kirman Rugs and Carpets
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Wool
Distressed Antique Persian Lavar Kerman Rug in All-Over Intricate Floral Design
Located in Atlanta, GA
Distressed Antique Persian Lavar Kerman Rug in All-Over Intricate Floral Design. Keivan Woven Arts / rug B-0404, country of origin / type: Iran / Kerman , circa 1900.
Measures: 12'9...
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Early 20th Century Persian Kirman Rugs and Carpets
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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 Rugs and Carpets
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Wool
Petite Early 20th Century Kirman Mat Rug
Located in Chicago, IL
A petite early 20th century Persian Kirman mat rug with a fantastic all-over multicolored pattern depicting myriad varieties of blossoming plants. The background is pale indigo, and ...
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1910s Asian Vintage Kirman Rugs and Carpets
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Wool
Early 20th Century Kirman Rug
Located in Chicago, IL
An unbelievable early 20th century Persian Kirman rug with the most amazing tree-of-life pattern sprouting from a crimson and indigo double-handled vase. The branches are heavy with ...
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Early 1900s Asian Antique Kirman Rugs and Carpets
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Wool
Distressed Antique Persian Kerman Rug with New England Cape Cod Style
Located in Dallas, TX
76681 distressed antique Persian Kerman rug with New England Cape Cod style 09'10 x 13'05. With a timeless design and defining colors, evoke the charmin...
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Early 20th Century Persian Kirman Rugs and Carpets
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Wool
Antique Persian Kirman Handmade Wool Rug
Located in New York, NY
Antique Persian Kirman Handmade Wool Rug
Size: 13'0" × 22'9" (396 × 693 cm)
This spellbinding antique Kerman carpet (also known as Kirman) makes the rich artistic traditions and the ...
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Early 20th Century Persian Kirman Rugs and Carpets
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Wool
Zabihi Collection Oversize Early 20th Century Antique Persian Kerman Carpet
Located in New York, NY
An authentic early 20th century Persian Kerman rug with a cream field, accents in brown, navy and robins egg blue. Very decorative and elegant and price...
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Early 20th Century Persian Kirman Rugs and Carpets
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Wool
Antique Persian Kerman Rug with Paisley and Floral Motifs in Blue Field and Pink
Located in Atlanta, GA
Antique Hand Knotted Persian Kerman rug with Paisley and floral motifs on blue field, Keivan Woven Arts / rug 16-1003, country of origin / type: Iran / Kerman, circa 1920
This antiq...
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Early 20th Century Persian Kirman Rugs and Carpets
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Wool
Early 20th Century Kirman Rug
Located in Chicago, IL
An early 20th century Persian Kirman rug with an intensely woven multi-colored mirrored pattern of scrolling vines and myriad floral varieties on a cream colored background. The bord...
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1930s Asian Vintage Kirman Rugs and Carpets
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Wool
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
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Wool
Antique Persian Kermanshah Carpet, 5'5" x 11'4"
Located in Evanston, IL
5'5" x 11'4" Amazing Antique Persian Kermanshah gallery carpet.
Depict with bids of happiness the peacock.
Kirman was a very important antique rug weaving centre dating from the Golden Age of Persian culture under the Safavid dynasty in the 16th century, on a par with Tabriz and Kashan in esteem. The color palette of Laver Kirman...
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Late 19th Century Persian Antique Kirman Rugs and Carpets
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Wool
Pair of Matching Vintage Persian Kerman Rug Carpet Runners
Located in Dallas, TX
73658-73659 Pair of Matching Vintage Persian Kerman Hallway Runners.
This vintage Persian Kerman hallway runner, crafted meticulously from hand-knotted wool, boasts captivating feat...
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Mid-20th Century Persian Kirman Rugs and Carpets
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Wool
Oversized Vintage Persian Kerman Rug, Regencycore Meets Georgian Style
Located in Dallas, TX
76599 Vintage Persian Kerman Rug 13'09 x 23'02.
This hand knotted wool vintage Persian Kerman rug features a sixteen point cusped medallion flanked by a ring of sixteen pointed ovals surrounded by an all-over floral pattern composed of blooming palmettes, serrated leaves, stylized flowers and arabesque vines. Chandelier lamps hang at each end of the medallion and complementary spandrels echo the medallion design. Subdued bursts of color depict the charismatic florals throughout and contrast enigmatically with light sky blue colored field. The Persian Kerman rug is framed by a classic cartouche border and flanked with an outer guard border and an inner double guard band. With its rich architectural details and French Provincial charm, this vintage palace...
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Mid-20th Century Persian Kirman Rugs and Carpets
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Wool
Persian Laver Kerman Runner
Located in Evanston, IL
Ask for dealer shipping.
To the south east of Persia is the city of Kerman or Kirman and to the north of Kerman is the village of Laver or Raver which has a rug weaving history at le...
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1920s Persian Vintage Kirman Rugs and Carpets
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Wool
Antique Persian Kirman Rug with Hollywood Regency Style, Kerman Rug
Located in Dallas, TX
73332 Antique Persian Kerman Rug with Hollywood Regency 08'01 x 11'10. Saturated in an extraordinary palette of golden brown and blues, this hand-knotted wool antique Persian Kirman ...
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Early 20th Century Persian Kirman Rugs and Carpets
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Wool
Antique Persian Laver Kerman Rug, 4'7" x 7'5"
Located in Evanston, IL
Ask for dealer shipping.
To the south east of Persia is the city of Kerman or Kirman and to the north of Kerman is the village of Laver or Raver which has a rug weaving history at le...
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Late 19th Century Persian Antique Kirman Rugs and Carpets
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Wool
Antique Persian Kerman Rug with Traditional English Manor Style
Located in Dallas, TX
76701 Antique Persian Kerman Rug, 11'02 x 15'02. Kerman rugs hail from the city of Kerman, situated in south-central Iran. This city holds esteemed status as one of Iran's principal weaving hubs, with a rich legacy of crafting top-tier Persian carpets. The area, steeped in the tradition of carpet weaving, boasts a heritage spanning centuries. Coveted for their impeccable artistry, elaborate patterns, and vivid color schemes, Kerman rugs garner acclaim and admiration from collectors and aficionados across the globe.
In a dance of elegance and heritage, this hand-knotted wool antique Persian Kerman palace rug unveils a tale of timeless allure. Picture a sandy-ecru canvas adorned with an enchanting all-over flower motif, each bloom whispering secrets of ancient craftsmanship. Encircling this picturesque tableau, a palmette botanical border unfurls like a lush garden path, embraced by double inner and outer guard bands, akin to sentinels standing watch over a cherished legacy.
Stepping into a world where tradition meets tranquility, this antique Kirman area rug beckons with the gentle allure of English Manor...
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Early 20th Century Persian Kirman Rugs and Carpets
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Wool
Antique Persian Laver Kerman Rug
Located in Evanston, IL
Explore the exquisite world of the Kerman or Laver Kerman rug, a testament to the artistry and craftsmanship that thrived in Southeast Persia for centuries. This magnificent 4' x 7'2...
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Early 20th Century Persian Kirman Rugs and Carpets
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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 Rugs and Carpets
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Wool
Early 20th Century Kirman Rug
Located in Chicago, IL
An early 20th century Persian Kirman rug with a wonderful indigo background, with a paisley pattern overlay, surrounded by multiple complementary floral and paisley borders.
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1920s Asian Vintage 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
Early 20th Century Kirman Runner
Located in Chicago, IL
An early 20th century Persian Kirman runner with a skillfully woven pattern of indigo, red, pink, and green flowers on a natural, undyed, wool background, surrounded an elaborate bor...
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1930s Asian Vintage Kirman Rugs and Carpets
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Wool
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
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Wool
Distressed Antique Persian Kerman Rug, Laid-Back Luxury Meets Rugged Beauty
Located in Dallas, TX
51527 Distressed Antique Persian Kerman Rug 11'09 x 16'03. With its rugged beauty and rustic sensibility, this hand-knotted wool distressed antique Persian Kerman rug will take on a curated lived-in look that feels timeless while imparting a sense of warmth and welcomed informality. An allover botanical pattern is spread across the weathered field and framed with a complementary border. From Saltillo and talavera to austere elegance and nostalgic charm, this antique Persian rug would beautifully complement bucolic Mediterranean chateaus, Tuscan villas, Italian farmhouses, Modern adobes, and Spanish Hacienda...
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Late 19th Century Persian Antique Kirman Rugs and Carpets
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Wool
Antique Savonnerie Style Persian Kerman Oriental Rug, Distressed, w/ Soft Colors
Located in New York, NY
An antique Persian Kerman oriental carpet with a seldom found European Savonnerie design, circa 1910, size 20.6 x 10.0. This rare hand-knotted carpet is a blend of two renowned weaving styles, combining the tight weave and Fine floral renderings of the Persian Kerman, along with the airy, open design and regal bearing of the European Savonnerie. This lovely carpet also has a unique color palette, with tones of light blue, blue-green, earth tones, and ivory, recalling the colors of nature, and bringing to mind the sea, the sky, and ice. Part of the newly introduced PGNY Distressed Antique Rug...
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1910s Persian Vintage Kirman Rugs and Carpets
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Wool
Oversized Antique Persian Kirman Botanic Rug
Located in New York, NY
Oversized antique Persian Kirman botanic handmade wool rug
Size: 14'7" × 26'0" (444 × 792 cm)
One of the most exceptional example of early 20th century Persian Kirman (Kerman) antiqu...
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Early 20th Century Persian Kirman Rugs and Carpets
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Wool
Authentic Persian Kirman Handmade Wool Rug
Located in New York, NY
Authentic Persian Kirman Botanic Beige, Blue Handmade Wool Rug
Size: 10'6" × 14'9" (320 × 449 cm)
A late 19th century Persian Kerman carpet, the camel field with scattered floral mot...
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Late 19th Century Persian Antique Kirman Rugs and Carpets
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Wool
Antique Persian Lavar Kerman Rug
Located in New York, NY
An antique Persian Lavar Kerman carpet from the turn of the 20th century.
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Early 20th Century Persian Kirman Rugs and Carpets
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Cotton, Wool
Antique Persian Kirman Handmade Wool Rug
Located in New York, NY
Antique Persian Kirman Beige, Blue Handmade Wool Rug
Size: 11'10" × 22'2" (360 × 675 cm)
This turn of the century antique Persian Kirman rug features an intricate all-over design of ...
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Early 20th Century Persian Kirman Rugs and Carpets
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Wool
Antique Persian Kirman Botanic Handmade Wool Rug
Located in New York, NY
Antique Persian Kirman Botanic Handmade Wool Rug
Size: 12'8" × 15'8" (386 × 477 cm)
An early 20th century Persian Kirman (Kerman) antique carpet, the dusty pink field with an allover pattern of exotic trees, animals and flowering vines within an unusual black cartouche border.
Colors can range from ivory, blue and magenta to a more golden and saffron cast. As unique as their designer, no two Kerman rugs are precisely alike. Because of the tremendous demand for Kirman rugs, and because of the complex demographics of those generating the demand, a surprising variety of styles and designs were produced. While some Kirman rugs were woven explicitly for moneyed buyers from the West, there were also local consumers which only added to the diversity of the Kirman rugs. This diversity is seen in the range of motifs which can range from well-known and original Persian motifs to western motifs; striped and repetitive motifs, vase, Toranj (Citron), symmetric, garden, animal shapes, and pictorial round Persian rugs.
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Early 20th Century Persian Kirman Rugs and Carpets
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Wool
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
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
Antique Persian Kirman Botanic Handmade Wool Rug
Located in New York, NY
Antique Persian Kirman Botanic Handmade Wool Rug
Size: 10'8" × 10'10" (325 × 330 cm)
A Persian Kerman rug having a light brown field with a dense allover pattern of palmettes, cloud ...
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Early 20th Century Persian Kirman Rugs and Carpets
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Wool
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
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Wool
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 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
Antique Persian Lavar Kerman Medallion Rug With Intricate Design
Located in Atlanta, GA
Antique Persian Lavar Kerman Rug With Intricate Medallion Design. Keivan Woven Arts / Rug/C-0715, Laver Kerman, Antique Kerman, Antique Persian
Measures: 9'5 x 11'2
This antique K...
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19th Century Persian Antique Kirman Rugs and Carpets
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Wool
Lavar Kirmanshah Antique Rug
Located in New York, NY
An authentic one of a kind lavar Kirmanshah rug.
The color palette of Laver Kirman rugs is unusually soft and delicate with a European grace. The w...
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19th Century Persian Antique Kirman Rugs and Carpets
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Wool
Stunning Silk Sheen Indian Floral Room Size Rug
Located in New York, NY
An early 20th century North Indian Kerman rug woven with silk sheen wool. Sparkling accents in pink, blue and raspberry on a brown colored field.
Measures: 10'7'' x 13'6''
Unli...
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Early 20th Century Persian Kirman Rugs and Carpets
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Wool
Palace Size Antique Indian Rug
Located in New York, NY
A palace size formal Indian rug containing an ivory field with accents of denim blue. Finely woven in a large Indian factory back in the latter stages of the 19th century.
14'6'' x ...
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Late 19th Century Indian Antique Kirman Rugs and Carpets
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Wool
Antique 19th Century Persian Lavar Kerman Rug With Floral Medallion With Pink
Located in Atlanta, GA
Antique 19th Century Persian Lavar Kerman Rug With Floral Medallion With Pink. Keivan Woven Arts/ rug 11-20916, country of origin / type: Persia/Iran / Lavar Kerman/Ravar Kerman
Me...
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19th Century Persian Antique Kirman Rugs and Carpets
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Wool
Vintage Karastan Kirman 732 Floral All Over Wool Area Rug Carpet Mat 2' x 4'
By Karastan
Located in Dayton, OH
Karastan Worsted Yarn All Wool Face machine woven in USA, Irman, Pattern 732, 2x4. 172648
Dimensions:
48” x 26” / 4’ x 2’ (Length x Width)
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Late 20th Century Kirman Rugs and Carpets
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Wool
Antique Red Persian Floral Kerman Carpet, 13'00 ft x 16'00 ft
Located in Dallas, TX
61209 Antique Red Persian Kerman Rug, 13'00 x 16'00. Imagine stepping into a world of enchantment with the allure of red Persian Kerman rugs, woven into existence in the heart of Ker...
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Early 20th Century Persian Kirman Rugs and Carpets
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Wool
Gorgeous Antique Persian Kerman Runner with Jewel Tones, circa 1920s
Located in New York, NY
Three tilted maltese cross medallions center the well-covered field with floral spray décor. The main border breaks into the field with densely blossoming ...
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1920s Persian Vintage Kirman Rugs and Carpets
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Wool
Fine Persian Kashan Rug
Located in New York, NY
In the popular Kerman style with a side to side creamy beige open field and en suite medallion and corners composed of closely set floral sprays, this central Persian town rug has a ...
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1950s Persian Vintage Kirman Rugs and Carpets
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Wool
Antique Neutral Persian Kerman Carpet with Light Blue & Yellows Tones
Located in New York, NY
In the American Sarouk style with a cream field supporting a variety of detached floral sprays with rosettes, buds and leaflets, all accented in lighter, natural shades of blues, gre...
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1940s Persian Vintage Kirman Rugs and Carpets
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Wool
Antique Persian Kerman Rug, Soft Orange Field, Blue Accents
Located in New York, NY
The orange field displays two complete and six partial eight point round medallions sprouting ecru many posy flowers, accented in dark blue light blue and cream. The navy border show...
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1920s Persian Vintage Kirman Rugs and Carpets
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Wool
Incredible Late 19th Century Kirmanshah Rug
Located in Chicago, IL
An incredible late 19th century Persian Kirmanshah rug with a beautiful large rounded central medallion with myriad blossoming flowers woven in traditional Kirman colors of violet, p...
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1890s Persian Antique Kirman Rugs and Carpets
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Wool
Amazing Mid-20th Century Kirman Rug
Located in Chicago, IL
An amazing mid-20th century Persian Kirman rug woven with an incredibly high quality shimmering silky vegetable dyed wool with a large floral diamond medallion living on a gorgeous d...
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1950s Persian Vintage Kirman Rugs and Carpets
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Wool
Early 20th Century Kirman Rug
Located in Chicago, IL
A beautiful early 20th century Persian Kirman rug with an elaborate and skillfully woven all-over multicolored pattern of interwoven large and small-scale flowers, scrolling vines an...
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Early 1900s Asian Antique 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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