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.
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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1920s Ivory Blue Neutral Antique Persian Kerman Carpet 15'6" x 22'2" Wool Rug
Located in New York, NY
1920s Persian Kirman Carpet ( 15'6" x 22'2" - 472 x 676 ) Antique Kerman Large Oversized Big Rug Wool Ivory, Country of Origin: Iran / Persia, Circa Date: 1930s. This magnificent ex...
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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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Rare Handmade Ivory Background Allover-Floral Design Rug Antique Persian Kirman
Located in New York, NY
1920s Persian Kirman Carpet ( 8'9" x 18' - 266 x 548 cm )
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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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$21,000Sale Price|25% 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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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 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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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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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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$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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$1,757Sale Price|25% Off
Blue Vintage Persian Kerman Erased Medallion Worn Wool Hand Knotted 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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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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Beautiful Antique Silk Persian Kerman Textile 2' x 2'
Located in New York, NY
Beautiful Antique Silk Persian Kerman Textile, Country of Origin / Rug Type: Persian Rug, Circa Date: Early 20th Century
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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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Fine And Beautiful Floral Animal Design Antique Persian Kerman Rug 14'3" x 29'8"
Located in New York, NY
Extremely Fine And Beautiful Floral Animal Design Antique Persian Kerman Rug, Country of Origin / Rug Type: Antique Persian Rug, Circa: Late 19th Century
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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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Doris Leslie Blau Oversized Antique Persian Kirman Rug
Located in New York, NY
Oversized Antique Persian Kirman Rug Size: 16'7" × 25'8" (505 × 782 cm) This majestic oversized antique Persian Kirman rug, dating back to the 1880s, exemplifies the exceptional arti...
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Antique Persian Lavar Kerman Rug with Refined Allover Pattern in Soft Green
Located in Atlanta, GA
Measures: 7'11 x 10'0 Antique Persian Lavar Kerman Rug with Refined Allover Pattern in Soft Green. Keivan Woven Arts/ rug/E-0803, country of origin / type: Iran / Kerman, circa 1900...
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$10,912Sale Price|25% Off
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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Bobyrug’s Majestic Large Fine Kirman Rug
Located in Saint Ouen, FR
Wonderful and luxurious antique large rug with nice floral and decorative design and beautiful natural colors, entirely and very finely hand knotted ...
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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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$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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Nice Vintage Sinkiang Persian Design Rug
Located in Saint Ouen, FR
Beautiful mid century rug with a floral Kirman design and beautiful colors with blue field, entirely hand knotted with wool velvet on cotton foundation.
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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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Beautiful Light Vintage Mood Rug
Located in Saint Ouen, FR
Beautiful mid-20th century rug with beautiful floral design with a central medallion and nice colors with beige field, red, blue, green, orange, purple and pink, entirely hand knotte...
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Fine Large Kirman Rug with savonnerie design
Located in Saint Ouen, FR
Beautiful mid-20th century very fine large rug with a beautiful floral Savonnerie design with a central medallion and nice colors with red field and blue, pink, yellow and green, fin...
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Antique Persian Kerman Rug. 9 ft 10 in x 14 ft 4 in
Located in New York, NY
Beautiful shabby chic antique Persian Kerman rug, country of origin: Persia, circa 1900.Size: 9 ft 10 in x 14 ft 4 in (3 m x 4.37 m) The refined character and gorgeous colors of t...
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$17,625Sale Price|25% Off
1900s Antique Wool Rug Persian Kerman featuring an Allover Floral Design
Located in Norwalk, CT
This Persian Kerman wool rug, dating back to the early 1900s, showcases a meticulously crafted allover floral design in blue. This exquisite antique rug carries a rich historical val...
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$30,000Sale Price|25% Off
Allover Floral Designed Wool Rug Antique Persian Kerman from The 1900s
Located in Norwalk, CT
This exquisite wool rug from Kerman is hand-knotted and features a charming antique finish. The carpet has a warm brown color and a stunning all-over rosette pattern. Hints of rich b...
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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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Antique Persian Kerman Shabby Chic 19th Century Rug 4' x 6'7"
Located in New York, NY
Antique Persian Kerman Shabby Chic Rug, Country of Origin: Persia, Circa Date: Late 19th century
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Antique Persian Paisley Kerman Rug 1'9" x 1'4"
Located in New York, NY
Antique Persian Paisley Kerman Rug, Country of Origin: Persia, Circa Date: Final Quarter of the Nineteenth Century
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$45,000Sale Price|25% Off
Large Antique Persian Lavar Kerman Rug with intricate Design 13'6 x 18'
Located in Atlanta, GA
Large Antique Persian Lavar Kerman Rug with Blooming Central Medallion. Keivan Woven Arts / Lavar Kerman Antique rug from Persia with vibrant...
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Antique Persian Kerman Rug. Size: 14 ft x 23 ft
Located in New York, NY
Oversized Light Blue Background Antique Persian Kerman Rug, Country of Origin / rug type: Persian rugs, Circa date: 1900. Size: 14 ft x 23 ft (4.27 m x 7.01 m)
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Antique Persian Laver Kerman Carpet, Amazing Color
Located in Evanston, IL
Antique Persian Laver Kerman carpet, amazing color in excellent condition with unique blue background. 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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$3,450Sale Price|50% Off
Antique Kerman Handmade Allover Beige Persian Wool Rug
Located in Norwalk, CT
Beautiful antique Kerman hand-knotted wool rug with a beige field. This Persian rug has blue accents in a gorgeous all-over floral pattern design. This rug measures: 9'8" x 12'3"....
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Doris Leslie Blau Oversized Antique Persian Kirman Rug
Located in New York, NY
Oversized Antique Persian Kirman Rug Size: 14'7" × 26'0" (444 × 792 cm) This magnificent oversized antique Kirman rug, woven around 1900 in Persia, is a tour de force of classical Pe...
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$4,320
Antique Kerman Rug
Located in New York, NY
The sandy border has broken with light blue, pale red, pistachio and straw palmettes and petal-edged lozenges making their ways into the old ivory field with its floral sprays and fl...
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Antique Persian Kerman Rug. Size: 4 ft x 6 ft 7 in
Located in New York, NY
Antique shabby chic Persian Kerman rug, country of origin: Persia, date: circa late 19th century. Size: 4 ft x 6 ft 7 in (1.22 m x 2.01 m).
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$24,000Sale Price|25% Off
Antique Kerman Handmade Beige & Blue Persian Wool Rug with Allover Pattern
Located in Norwalk, CT
Beautiful antique Kerman hand-knotted wool rug with a beige field. This Persian rug has blue and brown accents in a gorgeous all-over medallion floral pattern design. This rug mea...
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$26,100Sale Price|25% Off
Tan Antique Kerman Handmade Allover Pattern Persian Wool Rug
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: 16' x 20'...
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$28,500Sale Price|25% Off
Antique Kerman Blue Handmade Persian Designed Wool Rug
Located in Norwalk, CT
Beautiful antique Kerman hand-knotted wool rug with a navy blue field. This Persian rug has a beige frame and tan accents in a gorgeous all-over rosette pattern design. This rug m...
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Antique Persian Kerman Floral Rug. 10 ft 9 in x 17 ft 6 in
Located in New York, NY
Large Antique Persian Kerman Floral Rug, Country of origin / rug type: Persian rug, Circa date: 1940. Size: 10 ft 9 in x 17 ft 6 in (3.28 m x 5.33 m)
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$1,680Sale Price|20% Off
Vintage Persian Bijar Rug
Located in Dallas, TX
78958 Vintage Persian Bijar Rug, 02'08 x 04'06. This exquisite hand-knotted wool vintage Persian Bijar rug exemplifies the timeless allure and robust artistry characteristic of Bijar...
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$4,468Sale Price|20% Off
Vintage Persian Bijar Rug Runner
Located in Dallas, TX
78957 Vintage Persian Bijar Rug Runner, 03'00 x 13'05. This hand-knotted wool Persian Bijar rug runner is a magnificent example of traditional Persian craftsmanship, renowned for its...
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Antique Circa 1920 Beige Kerman Rug Carpet, 5' x 8'9
Located in New York, NY
5' x 8'9. Kerman carpets are like no other Persian carpets. For centuries there has been an independent design trend in Kirman in southeast Persia. This unusual small format carpet h...
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Antique Persian Kerman Rug. 10 ft 9 in x 14 ft 7 in
Located in New York, NY
Antique Persian Garden Design Kerman Rug, Country of Origin: Persia, Circa date: 1880. Size: 10 ft 9 in x 14 ft 7 in (3.28 m x 4.44 m)
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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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$45,000Sale Price|25% Off
Long Antique Kerman Handmade Botanical Oversize Beige and Blue Wool Rug
Located in Norwalk, CT
Elegant and rare, this long antique Kerman rug showcases intricate floral motifs in soft blue and beige tones, hand-knotted from fine wool. A stunning example of Persian craftsmanshi...
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$66,750Sale Price|25% Off
19th Century Kerman Handmade Light Blue Wool Rug
Located in Norwalk, CT
Beautiful antique Oversize Kerman hand-knotted wool rug with a light blue field. This Kerman rug has a beige frame and accents in an all-over medallion floral pattern design. Thi...
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Distressed Antique Persian Lavar Kerman Rug in All-Over Intricate Floral Design
Located in Atlanta, GA
Distressed Antique Persian Lavar Kerman Rug in All-Over Intricate Floral Design. Keivan Woven Arts / rug B-0404, country of origin / type: Iran / Kerman , circa 1900. Measures: 12'9...
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