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.
Antique Kerman Lavar Hand Knotted Persia Red Wool 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 wool rug enjoys an uncommon, complementary field size, favoring the intrica...
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Pair of Antique Persian Kerman Rugs. 4 ft 3 in x 6 ft 6 in
Located in New York, NY
Fine Quality Pair Of Classic Floral Vase Design Antique Persian Kerman Rugs, Country of Origin: Persia, Circa date: 1900. Size: 4 ft 3 in x 6 ft 6 in (1.3 m x 1.98 m)
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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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$63,000Sale Price|30% Off
1930s Red Floral Antique S.E. Persian Kirman Carpet 15' x 30' Knotted Wool Rug
Located in New York, NY
Early 20th Century S.E. Persian Kirman Carpet ( 15' x 30' - 457 x 914 ) The color scheme of this giant rug is rich and complex, with a wine red field and royal blue major border. All...
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$5,135Sale Price|35% Off
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 ...
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Vintage Kirman Persian Wool Rug 1960s, Red Medallion, Hand Knotted
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Fine Vintage Kirman Persian Wool Rug 1960s, Red Medallion, Hand Knotted Measures: 8 feet x 10 feet. Gorgeous vibrant red center medallion surrounded by lush, intricate field of bei...
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Early 20th Century Persian Kirman Rug
Located in Chicago, IL
A beautiful early 20th century Persian Kirman rug with a wonderful central floral medallion woven in pink, orange, indigo, and cranberry and set against a stunning champagne colored ...
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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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Doris Leslie Blau Vintage Persian Kirman Hand Knotted Wool Carpet
Located in New York, NY
Vintage Persian Kirman Hand Knotted Wool Carpet Size: 11'8" × 17'5" (355 × 530 cm) An early 20th century Persian Kirman (Kerman) antique rug, the cream field with an allover compact ...
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Mansion Size Antique Persian Kerman Floral Sickle Design Rug 12'8" x 26'
Located in New York, NY
Beautiful Mansion Size Antique Persian Kerman Floral Sickle Design Rug, Country of origin: Persian Rugs, Circa date: 1920
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$18,900Sale Price|30% Off
1920s Camel Floral Antique Persian Kirman Carpet 13'3"x22'4" Knotted Wool Rug
Located in New York, NY
Early 20th Century Persian Kirman Carpet ( 13'3" x 22'4" - 405 x 680 ) This magnificent finely woven antique Persian Kerman rug, dating fro...
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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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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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Early 20th Century Lavar Kirman Runner
Located in Chicago, IL
An incredible and rare early 20th century Persian Lavar Kirman runner with an unusual floral pattern containing scrolling vines and leaves, and large-scale blossoms, all woven in cri...
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$38,400Sale Price|20% Off
Large Antique Persian Kerman Rug with Medallions in Light Blue, Red and Pink
Located in Atlanta, GA
Large Antique Persian Kerman Rug with Medallions in Light Blue, Red and Pink. Large antique Persian Kerman rug with vertical medallions in light blue...
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$18,200Sale Price|30% Off
1920s Blue Floral Antique Persian Kirman Carpet 13'10" x 16'8" Knotted Wool Rug
Located in New York, NY
Early 20th Century Persian Kirman Carpet ( 13'10" x 16'8" - 422 x 508 )
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$26,250Sale Price|30% Off
1880s Beige Geometric Antique Persian Kerman Laver Carpet 10' x 20'8" Wool Rug
Located in New York, NY
19th Century Persian Kerman Laver Carpet ( 10' x 20'8" - 305 x 630 )
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$11,550Sale Price|30% Off
1900s Camel Floral Antique Persian Kerman Rug 11'9"x18'8" Knotted Wool Carpet
Located in New York, NY
Antique Persian Kerman rug, size: 11'9" x 18'8". Antique Kerman Large Wool Ivory Beige Cream White Hand Knotted Pile Rug, Circa Date: 1900s. This piece is a magnificent example of K...
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$14,700Sale Price|30% Off
Early 20th Century S.E. Persian Kirman Gallery Carpet (5'10" x 17'10"-178 x 544)
Located in New York, NY
Early 20th Century S.E. Persian Kirman Gallery Carpet 5'10" x 17'10" - 178 x 544
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Antique Kerman Persian Rug. Size: 11 ft 8 in x 21 ft 2 in
Located in New York, NY
Antique Persian Kerman, country of origin: Persia, date circa 1900. Size: 11 ft 8 in x 21 ft 2 in (3.56 m x 6.45 m)
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$7,700Sale Price|30% Off
1890s Ivory Medallion Antique Persian Kirman Laver Carpet 8'6"x14'10" Wool Rug
Located in New York, NY
19th Century S.E Persian Kirman Laver Carpet ( 8'6" x 14'10" - 259 x 452 ) Antique Kerman – Lavar Persian Knotted Rug, Country of Origin: Iran / Persia, Circa Date: 1890s. This exce...
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Unbelievable Persian Kirman Rug
Located in Chicago, IL
An unbelievable mid-20th century Persian Kirman rug with an intensely woven paisley and floral pattern woven in myriad colors on a brilliant gold background surrounded by a border wi...
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$4,500
Circa 1950 Kirman Rug
Located in Chicago, IL
A circa 1950 Persian Kirman rug with a large central floral medallion with myriad flowers and vines woven in taupe, green, pale blue, on a bold cranberry colored background. The bord...
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Pretty vintage large Dorokhsh rug
Located in Saint Ouen, FR
Nice mid century large Dorokhsh rug with beautiful all over Herati design and nice colours with a white background and blue, pink, yellow and black on design, entirely hand knotted w...
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Oriental Square Rug, Handmade Traditional Carpet, Arabesque Ivory Rugs
Located in Wembley, GB
This unique wool rug has been woven with a fantastic neutral colour pallet. Cream and beige are the predominant background colours in this piece, decorated with amazing floral patterns woven in accents of muted green, blue, pink and yellow colours. The symmetrical medallion design and the beautiful colour palette in this rug make it the perfect accent piece. This rug would make an ideal addition to any home. Suitable for both modern 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. Style this handwoven wool rug in any room for a tasteful, colourful addition.Oriental Square Rug, Handmade Traditional Carpet...
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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 Kirman Rug
Located in Chicago, IL
An amazing early 20th century Persian almost square Kirman rug woven with an incredibly high quality shimmering silky indigo and gold vegetable dyed wool with a large diamond form fl...
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$18,200Sale Price|35% Off
Handmade Blue Antique Kerman Persian Wool Rug With an Allover Pattern
Located in Norwalk, CT
Discover the charm of this exquisite hand-knotted rug, a true antique from the 1880s. Its stunning blue and tan field, accented by rich brown details, adds unparalleled elegance and ...
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Antique Persian Kerman Rug. Size: 11 ft 10 in x 20 ft
Located in New York, NY
Large Antique Persian Kerman Rug, Country of origin / rug type: Persian rug, Circa date: 1920. Size: 11 ft 10 in x 20 ft (3.61 m x 6.1...
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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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pretty vintage Kirman rug
Located in Saint Ouen, FR
Nice mid century kirman rug with beautiful floral design with a central medallion, and nice colours with a white and red fields and green, pink and blue, entirely hand knotted with w...
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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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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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$2,660Sale Price|30% Off
19th Century S.E. Kirman Lavar Carpet ( 4' x 6'4" - 122 x 193 )
Located in New York, NY
19th Century S.E. Kirman Lavar Carpet ( 4' x 6'4" - 122 x 193 )
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$11,550Sale Price|30% Off
1910 Camel Tan Blue Antique Formal Persian Kerman Carpet 10'9" x 19'6" Wool Rug
Located in New York, NY
Early 20th Century Persian Kirman Carpet ( 10'9" x 19'6" - 327 x 594 ) Antique Kerman Persian Ivory 1930s Rug, Circa Date: 1930s. This exceptional Persian weaving from the Kerman re...
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$14,700Sale Price|30% Off
1930s Blue Medallion Antique Kerman Persian Rug 12'2" x22'0" Knotted Wool Carpet
Located in New York, NY
Antique Kerman Persian Rug, Size: 12'2" x 22'0" . Commanding in both size and artistry, this monumental antique Persian Kerman rug is a ra...
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$13,160Sale Price|30% Off
1900s Blue Medallion Antique Persian Kerman Rug 12'6"x15'6" Knotted Wool Carpet
Located in New York, NY
Antique Iranian Kerman Rug, Size: 12'6"x 15'6" Antique Kerman Persian Blue 1900s Rug, Circa Date: 1900s. This magnificent example of a Persian textile or...
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$1,836Sale Price|25% Off
Monochromatic Wool Worn and Distressed Overdyed Vintage Kerman Hand Knotted Rug
Located in Carlstadt, NJ
This fabulous Hand-Knotted carpet has been created and designed for extra strength and durability. This rug has been handcrafted for weeks in the traditional method that is used to m...
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$1,929Sale Price|25% Off
Ivory Wool Hand Knotted Vintage Persian Kerman Washed Out Even Wear Cleaned Rug
Located in Carlstadt, NJ
This fabulous Hand-Knotted carpet has been created and designed for extra strength and durability. This rug has been handcrafted for weeks in the traditional method that is used to m...
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$36,400Sale Price|30% Off
1880s Navy Multicolor Antique Persian Kerman Lavar Carpet 16'6" x 22'6" Wool Rug
Located in New York, NY
19th Century Persian Kerman Lavar Carpet ( 16'6" x 22'6" - 503 x 685 ) As with many large Lavar grade Kermans from the later 19th century, this rug has a...
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Bobyrug’s wonderful large floral design fine Kirman style rug
Located in Saint Ouen, FR
Discover the timeless elegance of this exquisite antique rug featuring a floral design reminiscent of French Savonnerie carpets. Adorned with a beautiful array of flowers and a centr...
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Bobyrug’s Beautiful large antique Kirman rug
Located in Saint Ouen, FR
Nice large antique Kirman rug with beautiful floral design and nice colours , entirely and finely hand knotted with wool on cotton foundation
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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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Doris Leslie Blau Antique Persian Kirman Handmade Wool Rug
Located in New York, NY
Fine Antique Persian Kirman midnight blue handmade wool rug Size: 11'0" × 19'0" (335 × 579 cm) An early 20th century Persian Kirman (Kerman) antique rug, the striated midnight blue f...
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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: 13'6" × 21'5" (411 × 652 cm) An early 20th century Persian Kirman (Kerman) antique rug, the rust field with a delicately-drawn overa...
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Nazmiyal Collection Vase Garden Design Persian Style Modern Rug 11'7" x 14'8"
Located in New York, NY
Vibrant Vase Garden Design Persian style Modern Area Rug, Country of origin: Turkey, Circa date: Modern
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Beautiful Floral Antique Persian Kerman Rug 10'9" x 14'5"
Located in New York, NY
A Beautiful Floral Antique Persian Kerman Rug, country of origin: Persian Rugs, Circa date: 1880
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$89,000 / item
Antique Persian Kerman Area Rug. 14 ft 2 in x 19 ft 7 in
Located in New York, NY
Magnificent Large Antique Persian Kerman Area Rug, Country of Origin: Persia, Circa date: 1900. Size: 14 ft 2 in x 19 ft 7 in (4.32 m x 5.97 m)
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Persian Antique Silk Kerman Horse Cover 3' x 3'1"
Located in New York, NY
Persian Antique Silk Kerman Horse Cover, Country of Origin: Persia, Circa Date: Late 19th century
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Bobyrug’s Nice Large Antique Dorokhsh Rug
Located in Saint Ouen, FR
A stunning early 20th-century Dorokhsh rug, boasting a large size and exquisite features. This masterpiece showcases a captivating floral design with a rich array of natural colors. ...
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Doris Leslie Blau Antique Extra Large Persian Kirman Rug
Located in New York, NY
Antique Extra Large Persian Kirman Rug Size: 16'4" × 17'3" (497 × 525 cm) Measuring an impressive 16'4" × 17'3", this extraordinary Antique Persian Kirman rug from the early 20th ce...
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Doris Leslie Blau Antique Persian Kirman Handmade Wool Carpet
Located in New York, NY
Fine Antique Persian Kirman Blue Handmade Wool Carpet Size: 10'3" × 14'2" (312 × 431 cm) A late 19th century Persian Kerman rugs, the indigo field with an allover symmetrical pattern...
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Doris Leslie Blau Early 20th Century Persian Kirman Handmade Wool Rug
Located in New York, NY
Early 20th century Persian Kirman botanic handwoven wool rug Size: 9'0" × 13'0" (274 × 396 cm) An early 20th century Kerman carpet from Southeast Persia, the midnight blue field with...
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Doris Leslie Blau Antique Persian Kirman Red Blue Beige Rug
Located in New York, NY
Antique Persian Kirman red blue beige Rug Size: 9'0" × 12'3" (274 × 373 cm). A hand-knotted wool antique Persian Kirman (Kerman) rug dating back to circa 1930. The main filed contain...
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Doris Leslie Blau Antique Persian Kirman Rug
Located in New York, NY
Antique Persian Kirman rug Size: 10'1" × 13'8" (307 × 416 cm) A handmade wool antique Persian Kirman rug dating back to 1920. The main field features a grid of angular flowers, palme...
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Doris Leslie Blau Antique Persian Kirman Rug
Located in New York, NY
Antique Persian Kirman Rug Size: 10'5" × 18'0" (317 × 548 cm) One of DLB’s exceptional early 20th century antique Persian Kirman hand-knotted wool rug. Its oriental design is having ...
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Doris Leslie Blau Antique Rare Pictorial Biblical Rug
Located in New York, NY
Antique Rare Pictorial Biblical Rug Size: 6'1" × 12'2" (185 × 370 cm) Rich in heritage and artistry, this handmade rug exemplifies the high standards of Doris Leslie Blau’s curated p...
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Antique Persian Kirman Rug Doris Leslie Blau
Located in New York, NY
Antique Persian Kirman Rug Size: 12'9" × 20'9" (388 × 632 cm) This exquisite antique Persian Kirman rug is a testament to the region’s renowned weaving tradition, showcasing an intri...
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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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