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
Antique Persian Kerman Rug, Quiet Sophistication Meets Relaxed Refinement
Located in Dallas, TX
53739 Antique Persian Kerman Rug, 06'08 x 09'10.
Quiet sophistication meets relaxed refinement in this hand knotted wool antique Persian Kerman rug. Get ready to be transported to a ...
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Early 20th Century Persian Kirman Rugs and Carpets
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Wool
Beautiful Early 20th Century Persian Kirman Rug
Located in Chicago, IL
A beautiful early 20th century Persian Kirman rug with a large central indigo floral patterned medallion on a cream colored background amidst a field of more flowers. The border is e...
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1920s Persian Vintage Kirman Rugs and Carpets
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Wool
Oversized Antique Persian Kerman Rug, Baroque Meets Bridgerton Regencycore
Located in Dallas, TX
71953 Antique Persian Kerman Rug, 11'05 x 18'07.
Luxe Baroque meets Bridgerton Regencycore in this antique Persian Kerman rug. The intricate floral design and soft pastel colors wov...
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Early 20th Century Persian Kirman Rugs and Carpets
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Wool
Hand-woven Antique Floral Persian Kirman Rug 11'x23'
Located in West Hollywood, CA
This antique Persian Kirman rug has a sea-blue field with a variety of delicate floral sprays around vertical rows of brick-red, golden-yellow and light blue palmettes alternating wi...
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Early 20th Century Persian Kirman Rugs and Carpets
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Wool
Early 20th Century S.E. Persian Kerman Carpet ( 9'9" x 17'6" - 297 x 533 )
Located in New York, NY
Early 20th Century S.E. Persian Kerman Carpet ( 9'9" x 17'6" - 297 x 533 )
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1920s Persian Vintage Kirman Rugs and Carpets
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Wool
Early 20th Century Persian Kirman Rug
Located in Chicago, IL
A sweet early 20th century Persian Kirman rug with a stunning pattern with myriad flowers woven in pinks, fuchsias, indigos and green, all set against a cream colors background, and ...
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1930s Persian Vintage 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. Finding a matching pair of vintage Persian Kerman carpet runners, especially those measuring 3 x 17 feet and dati...
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Mid-20th Century Persian Kirman Rugs and Carpets
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Wool
Antique Persian Kerman Rug with French Victorian Style, Antique Kirman Rug
Located in Dallas, TX
76758, antique Persian Kerman rug with French Victorian style, antique Kirman rug. With an impressive array of realistic floral elements and a refined color palette, this hand knotte...
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Early 20th Century Persian Kirman Rugs and Carpets
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Wool
Vintage Persian Nain Rug with New England Cape Cod Federal Style
Located in Dallas, TX
77576, vintage Persian Nain rug with New England Cape Cod Federal style. With a timeless design and defining colors, evoke the charming New England Cape Cod style with this hand knot...
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Mid-20th Century Persian Kirman Rugs and Carpets
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Wool, Silk
Distressed Antique Persian Kerman Rug with Rustic Old World Victorian Style
Located in Dallas, TX
77608, distressed antique Persian Kerman rug with rustic old World Victorian style. Displaying a lovingly time-worn composition and a hint of romantic connotations with rustic sensib...
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Early 20th Century Persian Kirman Rugs and Carpets
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Wool
Early 20th Century Persian Kirman Rug
Located in Chicago, IL
An early 20th century Persian Kirman rug with a central floral medallion and surrounded by even more flowers and scrolling vines, surrounded by a wide floral border, and all woven in...
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1930s Persian Vintage Kirman Rugs and Carpets
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Wool
Distressed Vintage Persian Kirman Area Rug with French Victorian Style
Located in Dallas, TX
74921 distressed vintage Persian Kirman area rug with French Victorian style, Kerman rug. This French Victorian-era style Kirman palace size rug is a stunning visual display of flowers and architectural elements. An elaborate lobed Kirman medallion...
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Mid-20th Century Persian Kirman Rugs and Carpets
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Wool
Vintage Persian Kerman Rug with French Country Cottage Style
Located in Dallas, TX
78202 Vintage Persian Kerman rug with French Cottage Style 03'05 x 05'02. Sophisticated and refined with a French Victorian style, this hand knotted wool vintage Persian Kerman rug charms with ease. A lobed Kirman medallion...
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Late 20th Century Persian Kirman Rugs and Carpets
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Wool
Vintage Persian Kerman Rug with Neoclassical Style
Located in Dallas, TX
77578, vintage Persian Kerman rug with Neoclassical style. With a timeless design and neoclassic style, this vintage Persian Kerman accent rug astoun...
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Mid-20th Century Persian Kirman Rugs and Carpets
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Silk, Wool
1950's Persian Kerman Carpet with Modern Rustic Style
Located in Dallas, TX
53759 Distressed Vintage Persian Kerman Rug, 06'10 x 09'06. A vision of understated elegance, this hand-knotted wool vintage Persian Kerman rug embodies a delicate balance between in...
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Mid-20th Century Persian Kirman Rugs and Carpets
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Wool
Exceptional Late 19th Century Lavar Kirman Rug
Located in Chicago, IL
A wonderful late 19th century Persian Lavar Kirman prayer rug with an exceptional pattern of multiple flowering cyprus trees-of-life amidst a field o...
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1880s Persian Antique Kirman Rugs and Carpets
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Wool
Late 19th Century Antique Lavar Kerman Rug Squarish Ivory 10'9"x12' Medallion
Located in Carlstadt, NJ
This is a genuine hand knotted oriental rug. It is not hand tufted or machine made rug. Our entire inventory is made of either hand knotted or handwoven rugs.
Bring life to your hom...
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Late 19th Century Persian Antique Kirman Rugs and Carpets
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Wool
1910's Persian Tabriz Carpet with Modern Style
Located in Dallas, TX
53175 Distressed Antique Persian Tabriz Rug, 08'02 x 11'04. This exquisite hand-knotted wool distressed antique Persian Tabriz rug embodies the essence of classical Persian artistry,...
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Early 20th Century Persian Kirman Rugs and Carpets
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Wool
Distressed Antique Persian Kerman Rug with Modern Rustic English Style
Located in Dallas, TX
77515 distressed antique Persian Kerman rug with Modern Rustic English style. With its perfectly worn-in charm 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. A round concentric medallion with a botanical pattern takes center stage. Stylized florals and foliage sprout from each corner spandrel. The distressed antique rug...
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Mid-20th Century Persian Kirman Rugs and Carpets
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Wool
Notable 19th Century Pictorial Kirman Rug
Located in Chicago, IL
An outstanding notable 19th century Persian Kirman rug with a beautifully rendered depiction of the 18th century founder of the Zandieh Dynasty, Karim Khan ...
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1860s Asian Antique Kirman Rugs and Carpets
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Wool
1950's Persian Kerman Carpet with Traditional Style
Located in Dallas, TX
76443 Vintage Persian Kerman Millefleur Rug, 13'00 x 16'10. This hand-knotted wool vintage Persian Kerman rug is a mesmerizing canvas of botanical splendor and masterful design. Its ...
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Mid-20th Century Persian Kirman Rugs and Carpets
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Wool
Hand Knotted Antique Kerman Lavar Rug Beige-Brown Herati Pattern by Rug & Kilim
Located in Long Island City, NY
Hand knotted in wool originating from the titular Persian region circa 1890-1900, this antique Kerman Lavar rug enjoys a distinguished marriage between sought-after, exceptionally ri...
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1890s Persian Antique Kirman Rugs and Carpets
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Wool
Early 20th Century Lavar Kirman Rug
Located in Chicago, IL
A wonderful early 20th century Persian Kirman rug with a densely woven mirrored floral and leaf pattern woven in indigo, pink, gold and green vegetable dy...
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1920s Persian Vintage Kirman Rugs and Carpets
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Wool
Vintage Karistan Kirman-Style Runner
Located in Chicago, IL
A wonderful late-20th century American Kirastan Kirman-style runner with and all-over diamond floral pattern woven in myriad colors including pinks, golds, turquoise, greens, creams,...
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Late 20th Century American Kirman Rugs and Carpets
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Wool
19th Century Antique Persian Kerman Lavar 10x16 Pink & Ivory Handmade Wool Rug
Located in Houston, TX
An amazing 1890s Persian Kerman Lavar with the most elaborately woven multicolored design of scrolling vines with myriad flowers on a cream background. The medallion is the best we'v...
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1890s Persian Antique Kirman Rugs and Carpets
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Wool
Late 19th Century Distressed Antique Persian Kermanshah Carpet
Located in Dallas, TX
72742 Distressed Antique Persian Kermanshah Rug, 09'05 x 13'02. This hand-knotted wool Persian Kermanshah rug from the late 19th century exudes historical charm and timeless beauty, ...
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Late 19th Century Persian Antique Kirman Rugs and Carpets
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Wool
Vintage Persian Kerman Carpet
Located in Dallas, TX
75293 Vintage Persian Kerman Rug, 08'00 X 11'09. Antique-washed Persian Kerman rugs are a type of Persian rug that has undergone a washing process to soften the colors and create a f...
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Mid-20th Century Persian Kirman Rugs and Carpets
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Wool
Antique Persian Kerman Lavar Rug with Floral Motifs in Reds & Pinks 9'6" x 13'6
Located in Atlanta, GA
Antique Persian Kerman Lavar Rug with All-Over Flower Motifs In Soft Red, Pink's. Keivan Woven Arts / rug / V21-1101-15492, antique classic Persian Lavar Kerman Early 20th Century P...
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Early 20th Century Persian Kirman Rugs and Carpets
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Wool
Antique Persian Mashhad Rug, 10'05 x 17'02
Located in Dallas, TX
73733 Antique Persian Mashhad Rug, 10'05 x 17'02. Originating from the northeastern city of Mashhad in Iran, Mashhad rugs embody the pinnacle of artistic mastery and craftsmanship. R...
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Early 20th Century Persian Kirman Rugs and Carpets
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Wool
Antique Persian Kerman Rug with Traditional Style, Antique Kirman Persian Rug
Located in Dallas, TX
From casual elegance to fresh and formal, relish the refinement as this antique Persian Kerman rug with traditional style creates a timeless design. Its dark colors evoke an air of w...
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Early 20th Century Persian Kirman Rugs and Carpets
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Wool
Distressed Vintage Persian Kerman Rug with English Country Cottage Style
Located in Dallas, TX
53393, distressed vintage Persian Kerman Rug with English Country Cottage style. Light and airy with rustic sensibility, this hand knotted wool vintage Persian Kerman rug is poised t...
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Mid-20th Century Persian Kirman Rugs and Carpets
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Wool
Rare Pearl and Silver Antique Persian Kerman Embroidery 2'4" x 2'9"
Located in New York, NY
Magnificent and Rare Pearl and Silver Antique Persian Kerman Embroidery, Country of Origin / Rug Type: Persian Rug, Circa Date: Mid – 19th Century
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Mid-19th Century Persian Antique Kirman Rugs and Carpets
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Silk
Vintage Persian Kerman Palace Rug with European Country Cottage Style
Located in Dallas, TX
74207, vintage Persian Kerman Palace rug with European Country cottage style. Inspired from Savonnerie and French Aubusson carpets, this vintage Persian ...
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Mid-20th Century Persian Kirman Rugs and Carpets
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Wool
Antique Persian Kerman Rug, 10'00 x 14'01
Located in Dallas, TX
73582 Antique Persian Kerman Rug, 10'00 x 14'01. With a timeless floral pattern and rustic sensibility with a hint of romantic connotations, this hand knotted wool antique Persian Ke...
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Early 20th Century Persian Kirman Rugs and Carpets
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Wool
Gorgeous Prayer Design Antique Persian Kerman Floral Rug 10'8" x 12'4"
Located in New York, NY
Gorgeous Prayer Design Antique Persian Kerman Floral Rug, Country of origin: Persian Rugs, Circa date: 1900
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20th Century Persian Kirman Rugs and Carpets
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Wool
Antique Persian Mashhad Rug, 05'04 x 21'00
Located in Dallas, TX
74289 Extra-Long Antique Persian Mashhad Runner, 05'00 x 21'00. Rich in color, texture and beguiling ambiance, this hand knotted wool antique Persian Ma...
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Late 19th Century Persian Antique Kirman Rugs and Carpets
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Wool
Antique Persian Mashhad Rug, 05'07 X 21'04
Located in Dallas, TX
74288 Extra-Long Antique Persian Mashhad Carpet Runner, 05'07 x 21'04. Rich in color, texture and beguiling ambiance, this hand knotted wool antique Persian Mashhad rug runner beautifully displays timeless elegance and regal charm. The midnight navy blue field is covered in a frenzied garden and lush botanical display composed of palmettes, leafy curled tendrils, blooming lotus, rosette roundels, feathers, acanthus leaves, and stylized florals. The detail of every flower, leaf and vine scroll reveals an astonishing level of precision seamlessly melding into this idyllic design scheme, allowing each stately floral to be expressed with elegance. It is enclosed with a classic Herati border flanked with inner and outer carnation meander guard bands.
The border is signed with an Inscribed Cartouche Kufic of Islamic calligraphy. With elegantly curved and well-balanced architectural floral elements, this antique Persian palace rug runner embodies Victorian style with Old World vibes.
This Mashhad runner...
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Late 19th Century Persian Antique Kirman Rugs and Carpets
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Wool
Mid-20th Century Handmade Persian Lavar Kerman Accent Rug
Located in New York, NY
A vintage Persian Lavar Kerman accent rug handmade during the mid-20th century.
Measures: 4' 7" x 7' 7"
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Mid-20th Century Persian Kirman Rugs and Carpets
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Wool
Antique 1880s Persian Kermanshah Rug with Safavid Dynasty Design, 11' x 15'
Located in New York, NY
This Persian Kermanshah carpet features a Safavid Dynasty design and was created with a cotton warp and thread, hand-knotted handspun wool pile and nat...
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19th Century Persian Antique Kirman Rugs and Carpets
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Wool
1960's Persian Mehraban Carpet with Traditional Style
Located in Dallas, TX
60340, vintage Persian Mehraban rug with traditional style. This lovely hand-knotted wool vintage Persian Mehraban rug features a navy blue and ivory lobed medallion surrounded by al...
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Mid-20th Century Persian Kirman Rugs and Carpets
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Wool
Incredible Late 19th Century, Lavar Kirman Rug
Located in Chicago, IL
An incredible late 19th century, Persian Lavar Kirman rug with a beautiful central floral medallion amidst a field of intensely woven field of flowers and vines. The border is comple...
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1880s Persian Antique Kirman 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
Distressed Antique Persian Kerman with Shabby Chic Swedish Farmhouse Style
Located in Dallas, TX
74282 Distressed Antique Persian Kerman with Shabby Chic Swedish Farmhouse Style. With an impressive array of realistic floral elements and lovingly timeworn appearance combined with...
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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 mesmerizing early 20th century Persian Kirman rug with the most elaborately woven pattern of myriad flowers and scrolling vines, all woven in traditional Kirman colors of cream, va...
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1930s Persian Vintage Kirman Rugs and Carpets
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Wool
Antique Circa-1900 Floral Wool Persian Kirman Rug
Located in West Hollywood, CA
This antique, circa 1920, Persian Kirman rug features a sandy-yellow field with an overall design of horizontal rows of ivory vases each issuing dense light-blue, ivory and indigo-bl...
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Early 20th Century Persian Kirman Rugs and Carpets
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Wool
Vintage Indian Lahore Carpet
Located in New York, NY
A vintage Indian Lahore carpet from the mid-20th century.
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Mid-20th Century Indian Kirman Rugs and Carpets
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Wool
Antique Persian Rust Blue Ivory Floral Mahal Ziegler Area Rug
Located in New York, NY
Persian Mahal carpets have made quite a name for themselves among the weaving culture since the 19th century. The sophisticated and quirky design of these beauties is what separates ...
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1930s Persian Vintage 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
Antique Kerman Persian Rug. Size: 14 ft 8 in x 21 ft
Located in New York, NY
Large Oversized Persian Antique Kerman Rug, Country of Origin / Rug Type: Persian Rugs, Circa Date: 1900. Size: 14 ft 8 in x 21 ft (4.47 m x 6.4 m)
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Late 19th Century Persian Antique Kirman Rugs and Carpets
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Wool
1920s Persian Kirman Carpet ( 8'9" x 18' - 266 x 548 cm )
Located in New York, NY
1920s Persian Kirman Carpet ( 8'9" x 18' - 266 x 548 cm )
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Early 1900s Persian Antique Kirman Rugs and Carpets
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Wool
Antique Fine Persian Kerman Rug. Size: 10 ft x 19 ft (3.05 m x 5.79 m)
Located in New York, NY
Beautiful large size antique and finely woven Persian Kerman rug, country of origin: Persia, circa date: late 19th century. Size: 10 ft x 19 ft (3.05 m x 5.79 m)
A large medallion ...
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Late 19th Century Persian Antique Kirman Rugs and Carpets
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Wool
Midcentury Handmade Persian Yazd Large Carpet
Located in New York, NY
A vintage Persian Yazd large size carpet handmade during the mid-20th century.
Measures: 10' 10" x 15' 3".
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Mid-20th Century Persian Kirman Rugs and Carpets
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Wool
Early 20th Century Persian Kirman Runner
Located in Chicago, IL
A sweet early 20th century Persian Kirman runner with a delicately rendered floral pattern woven in pinks, yellows, whites, and reds, set against a pale indigo background, and surrou...
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1940s Persian Vintage Kirman Rugs and Carpets
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Wool
Fine Persian Kerman Rug, circa 1960
Located in Laguna Hills, CA
Hand-knotted wool pile on a cotton foundation. Over 250 KPSI.
Circa 1960
Dimensions: 9'9" x 19'8"
Origin: Iran
Condition: Excellent
Field Color: Beige
Border col...
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1960s Persian Vintage Kirman Rugs and Carpets
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Wool
Early 20th Century S.E Persian Kirman Carpet ( 13'8" x 16'6" - 417 x 503 )
Located in New York, NY
Early 20th Century S.E Persian Kirman Carpet ( 13'8" x 16'6" - 417 x 503 )
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1920s Persian Vintage Kirman Rugs and Carpets
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Wool
Antique Persian Kerman Area Rug. 11 ft 6 in x 17 ft 6 in
Located in New York, NY
Magnificent Large Blue Background Antique Persian Kerman Area Rug, Country of Origin: Persia, Circa date: 1900. Size: 11 ft 6 in x 17 ft 6 in (3.51 m x 5.33 m)
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20th Century Persian Kirman Rugs and Carpets
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Wool
Early 20th Century Persian Kirman Carpet ( 4'10" x 7'9" - 147 x 236 )
Located in New York, NY
Early 20th Century Persian Kirman Carpet
4'10" x 7'9" - 147 x 236
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1910s Persian Vintage Kirman Rugs and Carpets
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Wool
Antique Kerman Lavar Pink and Beige Wool Persian Rug by Rug & Kilim
Located in Long Island City, NY
Hand knotted in one of the most widely respected rug capitals of Persia in 1900, this antique Kerman Lavar piece utilizes a combination of lotus palmette motifs with jubilant, forgiv...
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Early 1900s Persian 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.