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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Oversized Antique 19th Century Kerman Lavar Rug With Exquisite Floral Motifs
Located in Morristown, NJ
An outstanding large 19th C. Kerman Lavar rug featuring a prominent central medallion with intricate patterns and floral motifs. The rug has a rich array of floral designs, including...
Wool, Cotton
1880s Medallion Neutral & Rose Antique Persian Kerman Rug 11'2" x 20'10 Carpet
Located in New York, NY
Antique Persian Lavar Kerman carpet, size: 11'2" x 20'10". Curvilinear lines arrange floral bursts in this formal medallion based design with a neutral base and deep pink accents.
Wool
Distressed Antique Persian Kerman Rug with Rustic Style
Located in Dallas, TX
53631 Distressed Antique Persian Kerman rug with Rustic style 09'05 x 12'09. Effortlessly chic with rustic sensibility, this hand knotted wool distressed antique Persian Kerman rug b...
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Nazmiyal Collection Antique Persian Rug 6 ft 7 in x 9 ft 7 in
Located in New York, NY
Exquisite Steeped in Tradition North West Antique Persian Rug, Country of origin: Persia, Circa date: 1900
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Early 20th Century Lavar Kirman Rug
Located in Chicago, IL
A wonderful early 20th century Persian Lavar Kirman rug with a traditional pattern containing a central eight-lobed medallion with myriad petite flowe...
Wool
$42,000Sale Price|30% Off
Beige Antique Kerman Handmade Rosette Motif Persian Wool Rug
Located in Norwalk, CT
This antique Kerman wool rug features a majestic central medallion surrounded by intricate floral motifs in rich tones of red, navy, beige, and gold. Hand-knotted in Persia, its eleg...
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Allover Motif Antique Hand Knotted Kerman Wool Rug in Brown
Located in Norwalk, CT
This piece is an antique from the 1920s, with a dark blue all-over design on a beige field. It features a wide double border with an intricate design. This rug measures 10'8'' x 13'...
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Bobyrug’s Wonderful Antique Kirman Rug
Located in Saint Ouen, FR
Exquisite late 19th-century rug featuring a captivating floral and central medallion design. Beautiful natural colors, including dark blue, yellow, blue, and red, meticulously hand-k...
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$9,440Sale Price|20% Off
Distressed Antique Persian Kerman Rug with French Provincial and Georgian Style
Located in Dallas, TX
73493, distressed antique Persian Kerman rug with French Provincial and Georgian style. With an impressive array of realistic floral elements and lovingly timeworn appearance combine...
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Early 20th Century Handmade Persian Lavar Kerman Accent Rug
Located in New York, NY
An antique Persian Lavar Kerman accent rug handmade during the early 20th century. Measures: 4' 6" x 7' 1".
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Galerie Shabab Collection Early 20th Century Persian Lavar Kerman Throw Rug
Located in New York, NY
An antique Persian Lavar Kerman throw rug. The five offset rows of botehs each enclosing bent tip cypress element are neatly set on the oyster ground and are framed by a triple bord...
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Antique Persian Blue and Rose Floral Palmettes Kirman Large Rug
Located in New York, NY
Kirman is an ancient city, with an incredible history going back over a thousand years. Marco Polo was one of the first westerners to view Kirman rugs. The city is located in the cen...
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Doris Leslie Blau 19th Century Persian Kirman Handmade Wool Rug 'Size Adjusted'
Located in New York, NY
Authentic Persian Kirman handmade wool rug (Size Adjusted) Size: 18'4" × 23'4" (558 × 711 cm). Rich in heritage and artistry, this handmade rug exemplifies the high standards of Dori...
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Handmade Vintage Persian Malayer Allover Wool Rug with Brown & Pink Field
Located in Norwalk, CT
This lovely antique Malayer wool rug is hand-knotted and boasts a charming brown color field. It has a stunning floral pattern design with delightful pink and orange accents. This...
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Antique Kerman Persian Wool Rug in Tan with Alluring Rosette Motif
Located in Norwalk, CT
This exquisite, hand-knotted wool rug from Kerman boasts a charming antique finish. The rug's warm beige-tan color field is adorned with a stunning, all-over floral medallion pattern...
Wool
$14,995Sale Price|40% Off
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...
Wool
$14,625Sale Price|30% Off
1890 Antique Persian Kermanshah Rug, Even Wear, Majestic Garden
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. Start a new room with this superb antique carpet. This handcrafted Persian Kerman, is an authentic Shah good condition even wear hand knotted oriental rug. This rare piece has been knotted for months and months in the centuries old traditional weaving craftsmanship techniques by expert artisans. Foundation: Cotton Pile: Wool Exact field color...
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Doris Leslie Blau Antique Persian Kirman Oriental Handmade Wool Rug
Located in New York, NY
Persian Kirman oriental handmade wool rug Size: 15'2" × 24'0" (462 × 731 cm) circa: 1920. Kerman rugs (also known as Kirman rugs) are a perfect choice for all seeking truly high-end ...
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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: 20'6" × 28'7" (624 × 871 cm) An early 20th century Persian Kirman carpet, the beige field having a grid of dense pattern of scrolling vine...
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1880s Persian Kerman Wool Rug with Medallion Design in Tan
Located in Norwalk, CT
This stunning Kerman wool rug has been hand-knotted with antique craftsmanship. Its color field is a lovely tan. It is complemented by an intricately d...
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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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Early 20th Century Persian Kirman Rug
Located in Chicago, IL
A stunning and rare early 20th century Persian Kirman rug with the most elaborately woven pattern with myriad swirling trees and flowering vines culminating with two birds sitting on...
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Early 20th Century Persian Lavar Kirman Rug
Located in Chicago, IL
An early 20th century Persian Lavar Kirman rug with the most unique central medallion surrounded by eight individual floral medallions living amidst a field of more large and small s...
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Vintage Circa 1920 Persian Kerman Rug Carpet, 9'7 x 12'7
Located in New York, NY
9'7 x 12'7. The detail in this exquisite Persian 1920s Kirman rug is a testament to the work of a true master weaver. The border blends in with the field and the dark blue central ou...
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Zabihi Collection Square Persian Numerical Kerman Rug, 3'3'' x 3'4''
Located in New York, NY
An early 20th-century Persian Small Kerman rug measuring 3'3'' x 3'4'', presents an imaginative and playful departure from classical Persian designs, merging traditional craftsmansh...
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Very Large Antique Persian Palace Size Kerman Rug in All-Over Floral Design
Located in Atlanta, GA
This amazing very large antique Persian Kerman with all over intricate floral design was custom sized and made in the late 19th century represents a royal design in raspberry tones, ...
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Oversize Antique Kerman Handmade Beige Persian Wool Rug with Allover Pattern
Located in Norwalk, CT
Beautiful antique Kerman hand-knotted wool rug with a tan field. This Persian rug has multicolor accents in a gorgeous all-over floral pattern design. This rug measures: 13'8" x 2...
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Antique Kerman Handmade Medallion Tan Wool Rug
Located in Norwalk, CT
Beautiful antique Kerman hand-knotted wool rug with a tan field. This Persian rug has brown and blue accents in a gorgeous floral center medallion design. This rug measures 7' x 10'...
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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 20th Century Persian Kirman Rug
Located in Chicago, IL
A remarkable early 20th century Persian Kirman rug with the most wonderful mirrored floral pattern woven in jewel-toned colors including emerald, ruby, sapphire, and amethyst, and al...
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Finely Woven Antique Persian Lavar Kerman Rug, circa 1900s
Located in New York, NY
Of higher "Lavar" quality, this SE Persian workshop carpet with a medium-fine weave on cotton foundation, shows a 16 large and shallower lobe dark red medallion enclosing a navy eigh...
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Antique Oversize Persian Gold Floral Kirman Lavar Rug, circa 1880s-1900s
Located in New York, NY
This is an exquisite antique oversize Persian gold floral Kirman Lavar rug circa 1880s-1900s measuring 17 x 23 ft in pristine cond...
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Vintage Persian Kerman Rug
Located in Dallas, TX
78528 Vintage Persian Kerman Rug, 10'03 x 13'05. Displaying an impressive array of floral elements with incredible detail and texture, this hand knotted vintage Persian Kerman rug is a captivating vision of woven beauty. The timeless design and sophisticated colors woven into this piece work together creating a truly Classic look. The abrashed open navy blue field features a traditional Kerman medallion...
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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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Distressed Vintage Persian Isfahan Rug
Located in Dallas, TX
60996 Distressed Vintage Persian Isfahan Rug 06'10 x 09'10. Rendered in variegated shades of tan, sand, ecru, cerulean, Aegean, camel, teal green, verdigris, latte, and brown with...
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Antique Rose Blue Green Ivory Beige Floral Persian Kirman Rug
Located in New York, NY
Kirman is an ancient city, with an incredible history going back over a thousand years. Marco Polo was one of the first westerners to view Kirman rugs. The city is located in the cen...
Wool
The Celestial Azure Bloom: A Persian Najafabad Masterpiece of Timeless Elegance
Located in Dallas, TX
61388 Rare Antique Persian Najafabad Rug, 11'09 x 18'03. This antique Persian Najafabad commands the room with a quiet, aristocratic confidence—the kind of understated opulence that ...
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1920s Blue Floral Antique Persian Kirman Carpet 11'10"x23'10 Knotted Wool Rug
Located in New York, NY
Early 20th Century S.E. Persian Kirman Carpet ( 11'10" x 23'10 - 360 x 725 ) Semi-Antique Persian Kirman Carpet, Circa 1960 – 11'10" x 23'10" A majestic Persian Kirman carpet, hand...
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Antique Persian Kerman Rug with Decorative Elegance
Located in Dallas, TX
21681 Antique Persian Kerman Rug, 04'07 x 06'07. Sophisticated and refined with a Victorian style, this hand knotted wool antique Persian Kerman rug charms with ease. Taking centre s...
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Distressed Vintage Persian Isfahan Rug
Located in Dallas, TX
60994 Distressed Vintage Persian Isfahan rug 06'10 x 09'09. Rendered in variegated shades of tan, sand, ecru, cerulean, Aegean, camel, teal green, verdigris, latte, and brown with o...
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Oversized Antique Persian Kerman Rug. Size: 16' x 22'6"
Located in New York, NY
Beautiful and finely woven large oversized antique Persian Kerman rug, country of origin / rug type: Persian rugs, date: circa 1890's. Size: 16 ft x 22 ft 6 in (4.88 m x 6.86 m).
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Antique Signed Persian Kerman Carpet
Located in Closter, NJ
The city and province of Kerman is geographically isolated in the great desert of southern Persia. An industry of both shawl and carpet production has flourished there since the Safa...
Wool, Cotton
Galerie Shabab Collection Mid-20th Century 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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$3,248Sale Price|20% Off
The Lotus Reverie: An Antique Persian Kermanshah Masterpiece of Regal Bloom
Located in Dallas, TX
73285 Antique Persian Kermanshah Rug, 03'02 x 06'02. Steeped in the refined artistry of Persia’s most celebrated weaving ateliers, this ...
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Exquisite Early 20th Century Lavar Kirman Rug
Located in Chicago, IL
An exquisite early 20th century Persian Lavar Kirman rug with an elaborately woven multicolored design of scrolling vines with myriad flowers woven in light and dark indigo, crimson ...
Wool
Antique Gold Persian Kerman Carpet, 10'00 X 19'07
Located in Dallas, TX
74199 Antique Persian Kerman Palace Rug with European Charm 10'00 x 19'07. Inspired from Savonnerie and French Aubusson carpets, this antique Persian Ker...
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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...
Wool
$2,200Sale Price|20% Off
New Persian Style Rug with Traditional Kirman Design
Located in Dallas, TX
76698, New Persian Style Rug with Traditional Kirman Design. This opulent hand-knotted wool Persian Kirman style rug features an intricate centre medallion with a stylized floral mot...
Wool
$3,120Sale Price|20% Off
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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Late 19th Century Distressed Persian Kerman Rug with Traditional Style
Located in Dallas, TX
51525 Distressed Antique Persian Kerman Rug, 08'10 x 11'03. Woven in the magnificent weaving centers of Kerman, this hand-knotted wool Late 19th Century antique Persian rug is a poet...
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Vintage Distressed Persian Kerman
Located in Laguna Hills, CA
Hand-knotted wool pile on a cotton foundation. Distressed, antique wash. Circa 1940 Dimensions: 9'7" x 12'8". Origin: Iran Condition: Excellent Field Color: Pink ...
Wool
Outstanding Early 20th Century Lavar Kirman Rug
Located in Chicago, IL
An outstanding early 20th century Persian Lavar Kirman rug with a mesmerizing pattern reminiscent of a stained-glass window woven with bold pinks, blues, reds, greens, and golds, ami...
Wool
$20,800Sale Price|20% Off
Antique Persian Lavar Kerman Rug
Located in New York, NY
An antique Persian Lavar Kerman carpet from the turn of the 20th century.
Cotton, Wool
19th Century Pictorial Lavar Kirman Rug
Located in Chicago, IL
A stunning late 19th century Persian Lavar Kirman pictorial rug depicting a seated Gonabadi Dervish, a Sufi order originating in the 14th century ...
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Early 20th Century Lavar Kirman Rug
Located in Chicago, IL
A wonderful early 20th century Persian Lavar Kirman rug with several floral medallions covering the field, surrounded by a wide border with more flowers and scrolling vines, and all ...
Wool
Antique Kerman Persian Beige Wool Rug with a Rosette Design
Located in Norwalk, CT
This hand-knotted wool rug, an impressive antique from the 1920s, showcases a vibrant floral design in various colors that beautifully contrast with its deep beige background. This ...
Wool
Antique Persian Kerman Rug. Size: 10 ft 6 in x 19 ft
By Kerman
Located in New York, NY
Large Light Blue Persian Kerman Rug 48869, Country of Origin / Rug Type: Persian Rugs, Circa Date: 1920 – Size: 10 ft 6 in x 19 ft (3.2 m x 5.79 m) The weavers of Kerman have been p...
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Nazmiyal Collection Kerman Cypress Tree Design Rug 4 ft x 6 ft 8 in
Located in New York, NY
Antique Kerman Cypress Tree Design Rug, Country of origin: Persia, Circa date: 1880’s
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Early 20th Century S.E. Persian Kirman Carpet ( 9'10" x 17'8" - 300 x 538 )
Located in New York, NY
Early 20th Century S.E. Persian Kirman Carpet ( 9'10" x 17'8" - 300 x 538 )
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Special Blue Finely Drawn Allover Floral Design Century Persian Kirman Lavar Rug
Located in New York, NY
Early 20th Century Persian Kirman Lavar Carpet ( 9'9" x 18'5" - 298 x 562 ) Early 20th Century Persian Kirman Lavar Carpet – 9'9" x 18'5" A magnificent Persian Kirman Lavar carpet,...
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