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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Antique Kerman Lavar Blue & Red Wool All-Over Floral Pattern Rug
Located in Long Island City, NY
This antique Kerman Lavar Persian has an all-over floral pattern with a traditional style. From 1910-1920, the many variant flowers in the field depicted hanging from green and blue ...
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Antique Persian Laver Kerman Carpet, Amazing Oversize
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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Doris Leslie Blau Authentic 19th Century Persian Kirman Carpet
Located in New York, NY
Authentic 19th century Persian Kirman carpet Size: 11'8" × 20'3" (355 × 617 cm) A late 19th century Southeast Persian Kirman rug, the camel field with an all-over pattern of voluptuo...
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Doris Leslie Blau Oversized Antique Persian Kirman Rug
Located in New York, NY
Oversized Antique Persian Kirman Rug Size: 16'2" × 17'0" (492 × 518 cm). This magnificent 19th-century Persian Kirman rug is a testament to the height of Persian textile artistry dur...
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Persian Kirman Rug by Doris Leslie Blau
Located in New York, NY
Persian Kirman Rug by Doris Leslie Blau Circa: 1920 Size: 15'9" × 24'7" (480 × 749 cm) Age: Antique Color: Beige, Blue, Brown, Taupe Origin: Persia Type: Kirman Style: Oriental A rar...
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Doris Leslie Blau Antique Persian Kirman Rug
Located in New York, NY
Antique Persian Kirman rug Size: 13'5" × 17'9" (408 × 541 cm) A hand knotted wool antique Persian Kirman (Kerman) rug dating back to circa 1900. It displays the light pink field with...
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Doris Leslie Blau Antique Blue Beige Persian Kirman Handmade Wool Rug
Located in New York, NY
Antique blue and beige Persian Kirman handwoven wool rug Size: 11'4" × 18'0" (345 × 548 cm) A late 19th century Persian Kirman rug, the royal blue field with a playful trellis design...
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Doris Leslie Blau Antique Persian Kirman Handmade Wool Rug
Located in New York, NY
Antique Persian Kirman Beige, Blue, Green Handmade Wool Rug Size: 9'10" × 17'6" (299 × 533 cm) This Persian Kirman (Kerman) antique rug, was made in the late 19th century. Its carame...
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Doris Leslie Blau Authentic 19th Century Persian Kirman Handmade Rug
Located in New York, NY
Authentic 19th century Persian Kirman handmade wool carpet Size: 11'4" × 18'7" (345 × 566 cm) A late 19th century Persian Kirman (Kerman) antique carpet, the apricot field with an al...
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Doris Leslie Blau Authentic Early 20th Century Persian Kirman Rug
Located in New York, NY
Authentic Early 20th century Persian Kirman handmade wool rug Size: 9'8" × 17'9" (294 × 541 cm) An early 20th century Southeast Persian Kirman (Kerman) antique carpet, the sage, beig...
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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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Doris Leslie Blau Oversized Antique Persian Kirman Rug
Located in New York, NY
Antique Persian Kirman Rug Size: 15'7" × 25'4" (474 × 772 cm) A magnificent example of Persian artistry, this antique Kirman rug embodies the elegance and intricacy for which these h...
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Doris Leslie Blau 1900s Persian Kirman Botanic Handmade Wool Rug
Located in New York, NY
Authentic 1900s Persian Kirman botanic handmade wool carpet Size: 9'9" × 15'3" (297 × 464 cm) An early 20th century Persian Kirman rug, the midnight blue with a highly structured des...
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Antique Persian Kirman Rug Doris Leslie Blau
Located in New York, NY
Antique Persian Kirman Rug – A Masterwork of Persian Botanical Artistry Size: 12'9" × 19'0" (388 × 579 cm) This magnificent antique Persian Kirman rug is a breathtaking example of tr...
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Vintage Persian Kirman Handmade Wool Rug Doris Leslie Blau
Located in New York, NY
Vintage Persian Kirman handmade wool rug Size: 9'0" × 11'3" (274 × 342 cm) This Vintage 1920s Persian Kirman rug is a breathtaking example of classical Persian artistry at its finest...
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$28,000Sale Price|20% Off
Palace Size 19th century Kerman Levar Rug 16x24
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Circa 19Th century , this oversized beauty is one of a kind with its grand size and classic design.
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Antique Persian Kirman Camel Handmade Wool Rug
Located in New York, NY
Antique Persian Kirman Camel handmade wool rug Size: 13'5" × 19'5" (408 × 591 cm) An early 20th century Persian Kirman (Kerman) antique rug, the sand field with an unusual mirrored p...
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Doris Leslie Blau 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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Persian Kirman Rug Doris Leslie Blau Collection
Located in New York, NY
Persian Kirman Rug Size: 17'3" × 18'8" (525 × 568 cm), This extraordinary antique Persian Kirman rug, dating from circa 1900, is a masterful example of the region’s celebrated weavi...
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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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Doris Leslie Blau Antique Persian Kirman Handmade Wool Rug
Located in New York, NY
Antique Persian Kirman brown, blue handmade wool rug Size: 12'9" × 21'8" (388 × 660 cm) An early 20th century antique Persian Kirman (Kerman) rug, the peach field with dense interlac...
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Doris Leslie Blau 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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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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Doris Leslie Blau Oversized Antique Persian Kirman Rug
Located in New York, NY
Oversized Antique Persian Kirman Rug Size: 16'6" × 24'9" (502 × 754 cm). This exquisite oversized antique Persian Kirman rug, dating back to the 1920s, exemplifies the celebrated art...
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Doris Leslie Blau Antique Persian Kirman Handmade Wool Carpet
Located in New York, NY
Antique Persian Kirman handmade wool carpet Size: 13'6" × 22'8" (411 × 690 cm) A late 19th century Persian Kirman antique rug the midnight blue field having an vine lattice around a ...
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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). This majestic antique Persian Kirman rug, dating back to the 1880s, is a stunning testament to...
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Doris Leslie Blau Authentic 19th Century Persian Kirman Handmade Rug
Located in New York, NY
Authentic 19th Century Persian Kirman Bold Blue Brown Wool Rug Size: 13'10" × 20'5" (421 × 622 cm) A decorative late 19th century Persian Kirman (Kerman) antique rug, the cocoa field with a dense scrolling vine pattern overall around rows of medallions containing strap work and floral motifs within a palmette and inscription cartouche border. During the 16th century, Shah Abbas I reportedly gave antique Karastan...
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19th century Persian Kirman Rug distressed
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Add a touch of timeless elegance to your space with this antique Persian Kirman rug, a breathtaking example of hand-knotted Persian artistry. Crafted in Kirman, Persia, this 9 x 13 w...
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Early 20th Century Kirman Rug
Located in Chicago, IL
A wonderful early 20th century Persian Kirman rug with a vibrant central tree-of-life motif with several varieties of flowers potted in a vase and flanked by a pair of architectural columns...
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Doris Leslie Blau 19th Century Persian Kirman Botanic Handmade Rug
Located in New York, NY
Authentic 19th century Persian Kirman botanic handmade wool rug Size: 9'2" × 13'4" (279 × 406 cm) A late 19th century antique Persian Kirman (Kerman) rug, the midnight blue field wit...
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Early 20th Century Persian Kirman Runner
Located in Chicago, IL
A beautiful early 20th century Persian Kirman runner with a sweet petite floral pattern woven in pinks, golds, oranges, and indigos set against a cream colored ground, and surrounded...
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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: 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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Early 20th Century Kirman Rug
Located in Chicago, IL
An unusual early 20th century Persian Kirman rug with a long ovoid central floral medallion woven in light indigo plink and cream, against a solid champagne, and surrounded by a wide...
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$7,950
1930's Kerman
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Kerman rugs are not just decorative; they embody a sense of opulence and refinement, making them a perfect choice for formal spaces such as living rooms, dining rooms, or grand entr...
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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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Wonderful Early 20th Century Kirman Rug
Located in Chicago, IL
A wonderful early 20th century Persian Kirman rug with a large central floral medallion woven in traditional Kiram colors of indigo, pink, brown, and cream, surrounded by an elaborat...
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$1,617Sale Price|20% Off
Ivory Oriental Rug Handmade Carpet, Floral Medallion Livingroom Rugs for Sale
Located in Wembley, GB
Easily style this marvellous wool rug in any room and create an instant accent piece. Woven by hand with a statement central medallion and highly detailed, floral surround design. The unique colour palette includes accents of mustard, brown, purple and pink colours with a muted ivory background. They are designed with a sophisticated and well-executed traditional pattern. Both the design and the unique colour scheme its sure to instantly uplift any high-end interior. This rug would make a perfect addition to any home. Suitable for both contemporary and traditional interiors. Handmade with the finest hand-spun wool and cotton. The fantastic colours come from natural dyeing techniques using organic vegetable dyes. Intricate hand-knotted designs tell stories through design and colour. Perfect for use as a bedroom rug, kitchen rug or rug for your living room. Measures: 142 x 206 cm Ivory Oriental Rug...
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Persian Kerman Runner, circa 1960
Located in Laguna Hills, CA
Hand knotted wool pile on a cotton foundation. circa 1960 Dimensions: 2'8" x 17'5" Origin: Iran Condition: Excellent Field color: Blue-Red Border color: Blue-Re...
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Gorgeous Early 20th Century Sivas Rug
Located in Chicago, IL
A gorgeous early 20th century Turkish Sivas rug with a central diamond medallion created from an intensely woven pattern of myriad flowering branches and vines woven in light and dar...
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Early 20th Century Kirman Rug
Located in Chicago, IL
An unusual early 20th century Persian Kirman rug with a long narrow floral medallion woven in indigo, green, gold, and red vegetable dyed wool on a champagne colored ground. The bord...
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Beautiful Early 20th Century Persian Kirman Rug
Located in Chicago, IL
A beautiful early 20th century Persian Kirman rug with a fantastic mirrored floral and vine pattern, expertly rendered, in light and dark indigo, gold, and natural undyed wool, on a ...
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Doris Leslie Blau Authentic Persian Kirman Handmade Wool Rug
Located in New York, NY
Authentic Persian Kirman handmade wool rug Size: 10'10" × 19'8" (330 × 599 cm) An early 20th century Persian Kerman rug the steel blue field with a large palmette, rosette and flower...
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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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Doris Leslie Blau Early 20th Century Persian Kirman Rug
Located in New York, NY
Early 20th Century Persian Kirman Rug Size: 14'3" × 21'3" (434 × 647 cm) An early 20th century Persian Kirman carpet, the beige field having a grid of finely-woven dense design of pa...
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Doris Leslie Blau Authentic 19th Century Persian Kirman Carpet
Located in New York, NY
Authentic 19th century Persian Kirman carpet Size: 12'2" × 17'2" (370 × 523 cm) A late 19th century Persian Kerman carpet, the camel field with an overall pattern of fleur-de-lys, pa...
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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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$112,000 / set
Doris Leslie Blau Antique Persian Kirman Rug
Located in New York, NY
Antique Persian Kirman rug. Size: 10'8" × 16'3" (325 × 495 cm). A hand-knotted wool antique Persian Kirman rug dating back to 1920. The main field features a grid of medallions with ...
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Vintage Teal Colored Sivas Room Sized Rug
Located in Milan, IT
A highly refined and sophisticated Sivas carpet, distinguished by an elegant teal color and framed by an arabesque border floating on a soft aubergine background. The delicately draw...
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Doris Leslie Blau Vintage Persian Kirman Handmade Wool Rug
Located in New York, NY
Vintage Persian Kirman Handmade Wool Rug Size: 11'2" × 17'6" (340 × 533 cm) An early 20th century Persian Kirman rug, the ice blue field with an allover designs of floral swags and t...
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Doris Leslie Blau Early 20th Century Persian Kirman Rug
Located in New York, NY
Early 20th Century Persian Kirman Rug Size: 12'6" × 20'8" (381 × 629 cm) Color: Beige, Blue, Brown. Rich in heritage and artistry, this handmade rug exemplifies the high standards of...
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Doris Leslie Blau Antique Persian Kirman Handmade Wool Rug
Located in New York, NY
Fine Antique Persian Kirman handmade wool rug Size: 11'9" × 19'4" (358 × 589 cm). An early 20th century antique Southeast Persian Kirman rug, this stunning piece features an extravag...
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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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Antique Kirman Rug, Handwoven Wool, Indigo-Blue, Persian Design, 1920
Located in West Hollywood, CA
This antique, circa 1920, Kirman rug has a deep indigo-blue field with an overall design of horizontal bands of ivory cusped palmettes issuing smaller palmettes containing a scrollin...
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Doris Leslie Blau Antique Persian Kirman Botanic Hand-Knotted Rug
Located in New York, NY
Antique Persian Kirman Botanic hand-knotted wool rug Size: 9'3" × 12'6" (281 × 381 cm) Persian rugs and carpets are recognizable for their complexity in design and durability. They a...
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Doris Leslie Blau Antique Persian Kirman Botanic Handmade Wool Rug
Located in New York, NY
Antique Persian Kirman Botanic handmade wool rug Size: 12'5" x 18'7" (378 x 566 cm) While Persian rugs are generally considered the finest in the world, Kerman rugs (also known as Ki...
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Doris Leslie Blau Authentic 19th Century Persian Kirman Carpet
Located in New York, NY
Authentic 19th century Persian Kirman carpet Size: 12'9" × 19'10" (388 × 604 cm) A late 19th century Kerman Persian rugs, the cream field with stepped compartments containing floral ...
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Doris Leslie Blau Authentic 19th Century Persian Kirman Handmade Rug
Located in New York, NY
Authentic 19th century Persian Kirman handmade wool rug Size: 13'10" × 21'10" (421 × 665 cm) A late 19th century Persian Kirman (Kerman) antique carpet, the camel field with an all-o...
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Doris Leslie Blau Antique Persian Kirman Handmade Wool Carpet
Located in New York, NY
Fine Antique Persian Kirman handmade wool carpet (size adjusted) Size: 11'9" × 21'3" (358 × 647 cm) An early 20th century Persian Kirman rug, the rust field with an enlarged palmette...
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Doris Leslie Blau Antique Persian Kirman Handmade Wool Rug
Located in New York, NY
Antique Persian Kirman Brown, Blue Handmade Wool Rug Size: 12'10" × 23'5" (391 × 713 cm) An early 20th century Persian Kirman (Kerman) antique rug, the midnight blue field with an al...
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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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