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Kirman Persian Rugs

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
Doris Leslie Blau Antique Persian Kirman Handmade Wool Rug
Located in New York, NY
Antique Persian Kirman Handmade Wool Rug Size: 13'0" × 22'9" (396 × 693 cm) This spellbinding antique Kerman carpet (also known as Kirman) makes the rich artistic traditions and the ...
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Early 20th Century Persian Kirman Persian Rugs

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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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Early 20th Century Persian Kirman Persian Rugs

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Wool

Doris Leslie Blau 1900s Persian Kirman Handmade Wool Rug
Located in New York, NY
Authentic 1900s Persian Kirman handmade wool rug Size: 11'9" × 17'0" (358 × 518 cm) An early 20th century Persian Kirman antique rug, the caramel field with a delicate flowering vine...
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Early 20th Century Persian Kirman Persian Rugs

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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...
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1930s Persian Vintage Kirman Persian Rugs

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Wool, Cotton

Doris Leslie Blau Antique Floral Persian Kirman Handmade Wool Rug
Located in New York, NY
Antique floral Persian Kirman handmade wool rug Size: 6'10" × 9'9" (208 × 297 cm) Since the 17th century, Kerman, also known as Kirman, has been one of the major and most renowned Pe...
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Mid-20th Century Persian Kirman Persian Rugs

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Wool

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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Late 19th Century Persian Antique Kirman Persian Rugs

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Wool

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 D...
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Late 19th Century Persian Antique Kirman Persian Rugs

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Wool

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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Late 19th Century Persian Antique Kirman Persian Rugs

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Wool

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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Early 20th Century Persian Kirman Persian Rugs

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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 Persian Kirman Persian Rugs

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Wool

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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Late 19th Century Persian Antique Kirman Persian Rugs

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Wool

Doris Leslie Blau Antique Persian Kirman Rug
Located in New York, NY
Antique Persian Kirman rug in beige, blue and brown Size: 14'8" × 17'1" (447 × 520 cm) This antique Kirman rug dates back to circa 1920 and is hand-knotted out of the high-quality wo...
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Early 20th Century Persian Kirman Persian Rugs

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Wool

Doris Leslie Blau Oversized 1880s Antique Persian Kirman Rug
Located in New York, NY
Exquisite 1880s Antique Persian Kirman Rug Size: 14'0" × 22'6" (426 × 685 cm). A masterwork of Persian textile artistry, this 19th-century Kirman rug stands as a testament to the ref...
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Late 19th Century Persian Antique Kirman Persian Rugs

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Wool

Doris Leslie Blau Vintage Persian Kirman Handmade Wool Carpet
Located in New York, NY
One-of-a-kind Vintage Persian Kirman handmade wool carpet Size: 11'10" × 17'10" (360 × 543 cm) An early 20th century Persian Kirman (Kerman) antique Persian carpet, the rust field wi...
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Early 20th Century Persian Kirman Persian Rugs

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Wool

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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Early 20th Century Persian Kirman Persian Rugs

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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: 13'3" × 24'4" (403 × 741 cm) In the world of antique Persian rugs, Kerman carpets are celebrated as being among the best. Antique Kirman carpets...
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Early 20th Century Persian Kirman Persian Rugs

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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: 9'10" × 16'9" (299 × 510 cm) This circa 1920 antique Persian Kirman carpet features an elaborate all-over design of floral abstractions...
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Early 20th Century Persian Kirman Persian Rugs

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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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Early 20th Century Persian Kirman Persian Rugs

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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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1920s Persian Vintage Kirman Persian Rugs

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Wool

Antique Persian Kerman 11 6" x 22 5"
Located in New York, NY
Kerman carpets (sometimes "Kirman") are one of the traditional classifications of Persian carpets. Kerman is both a city and a province located...
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1920s Vintage Kirman Persian Rugs

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Wool, Cotton

Antique Persian Kerman 11
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Antique Persian Kerman 11
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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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Late 19th Century Persian Antique Kirman Persian Rugs

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Wool

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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1940s Persian Vintage Kirman Persian Rugs

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Wool

Doris Leslie Blau Oversized 19th Century Persian Kirman Carpet
Located in New York, NY
Oversized 19th Century Persian Kirman Carpet Size: 16'0" × 20'7" (487 × 627 cm) This magnificent oversized Persian Kirman carpet from the 19th century is a true expression of refined...
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Late 19th Century Persian Antique Kirman Persian Rugs

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Wool

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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Early 20th Century Persian Kirman Persian Rugs

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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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1920s Persian Vintage Kirman Persian Rugs

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Wool

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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Late 19th Century Persian Antique Kirman Persian Rugs

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Wool

Vintage Persian Kerman Rug, circa 1940
Located in Secaucus, NJ
Vintage Persian Kerman rug, circa 1940. This impressive looking rug has a rich and artfully created design that details elements of style and craftsmanship that is quite remarkable. ...
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20th Century Persian Kirman Persian Rugs

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Wool

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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Early 20th Century Persian Kirman Persian Rugs

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Dreamy Early 20th Century Kirman Rug
Located in Chicago, IL
A wonderful early 20th century Persian Kirman rug with a floral lattice pattern woven in dreamy colors of pink, fuchsia, cream, and dark indigo on a light indigo background surrounde...
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1930s Persian Vintage Kirman Persian Rugs

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Wool

Doris Leslie Blau Authentic Vintage Persian Kirman Rug
Located in New York, NY
Authentic Vintage Persian Kirman floral handmade wool rug Size: 12'1" × 18'5" (368 × 561 cm). An early 20th century Persian rug patterns, the caramel field with playful scrolling flo...
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Early 20th Century Persian Kirman Persian Rugs

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Massive Early 20th Century Kirman Rug
Located in Chicago, IL
A massive early 20th century Persian Kirman rug with a wonderful all-over floral and leaf pattern woven in pink, light indigo, gold, pale green, all on a pale yellow background. The ...
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1930s Persian Vintage Kirman Persian Rugs

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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 Persian Rugs

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Wool

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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1950s Persian Vintage Kirman Persian Rugs

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Wool

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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1920s Turkish Vintage Kirman Persian Rugs

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Wool

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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1930s Persian Vintage Kirman Persian Rugs

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Wool

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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Early 20th Century Persian Kirman Persian Rugs

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Wool

Early 20th Century Persian Kirman Carpet ( 9 10" x 17 - 300 x 518 )
Located in New York, NY
Early 20th Century Persian Kirman Carpet ( 9'10" x 17' - 300 x 518 )
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1910s Persian Vintage Kirman Persian Rugs

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Wool

Sensational Camel Color with Cute Floral Design Antique Persian Kirman Laver Rug
Located in New York, NY
19th Century S.E. Persian Kirman Laver Carpet 8' x 15' A large scale logical lattice encloses enormous palmettes or floral qua-trefoils in a one-way textile repeat pattern. Ivory, p...
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1870s Persian Antique Kirman Persian Rugs

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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 fantastic mirrored floral and vine pattern, expertly rendered, in light and dark indigo, gold, and natural undyed wool, on a ...
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1920s Persian Vintage Kirman Persian Rugs

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Wool

Doris Leslie Blau Authentic Persian Kirman Handmade Wool Rug
Located in New York, NY
Authentic Persian Kirman Handmade Wool Rug Size: 10'5" × 20'0" (317 × 609 cm) An early 20th century Persian Kirman (Kerman) antique rug, the black field with a flowering vine and pal...
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Early 20th Century Persian Kirman Persian Rugs

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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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Early 20th Century Persian Kirman Persian Rugs

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Wool

Antique Persian Fine Traditional Handwoven Luxury Wool Navy Rug
Located in Secaucus, NJ
Antique Persian Fine Traditional Handwoven Luxury Wool Navy Rug. Size: 10'-0" x 13'-3"
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20th Century Persian Kirman Persian Rugs

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Wool

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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Early 20th Century Persian Kirman Persian Rugs

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Wool

Doris Leslie Blau 1900s Persian Kirman Handmade Wool Rug
Located in New York, NY
1900s Persian Kirman brown, beige and blue handmade wool rug Size: 12'3" × 19'3" (373 × 586 cm) While Persian rugs are generally considered the finest in the world, Kerman rugs (also...
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Early 20th Century Persian Kirman Persian Rugs

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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 Asian Kirman Persian Rugs

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Wool

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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1920s Asian Vintage Kirman Persian Rugs

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Wool

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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1960s Persian Vintage Kirman Persian Rugs

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Wool

Doris Leslie Blau Antique Persian Kirman Handmade Wool Rug
Located in New York, NY
Antique Persian Kirman handmade wool rug Size: 13'9" × 20'5" (419 × 622 cm) While Persian rugs are generally considered the finest in the world, Kerman rugs (also known as Kirman rug...
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Early 20th Century Persian Kirman Persian Rugs

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Wool

Doris Leslie Blau Early 20th Century Persian Kirman Botanic Rug
Located in New York, NY
Early 20th century Persian Kirman botanic handmade wool rug Size: 9'7" × 15'6" (292 × 472 cm) An early 20th century Persian Kirman rugs, the camel field with a loosely defined lattic...
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Early 20th Century Persian Kirman Persian Rugs

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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: 11'0" × 16'5" (335 × 500 cm) While Persian rugs are generally considered the finest in the world, Kerman rugs (also known as...
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Late 19th Century Persian Antique Kirman Persian Rugs

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Wool

Doris Leslie Blau Antique Botanic Persian Kirman Handmade Wool Rug
Located in New York, NY
Antique Botanic Persian Kirman handmade wool carpet Size: 12'4" × 17'7" (375 × 535 cm) An early 20th century Persian Kirman (Kerman) antique rug, the camel field with a bold all-over...
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Early 20th Century Persian Kirman Persian Rugs

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Wool

Doris Leslie Blau Authentic 1900s Persian Kirman Handmade Wool Rug
Located in New York, NY
Authentic 1900s Persian Kirman handmade wool carpet Size: 10'1" × 14'7" (307 × 444 cm) An early 20th century Persian kirman (Kerman) antique carpet, the camel field with a dense over...
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Early 20th Century Persian Kirman Persian Rugs

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Wool

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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Late 19th Century Persian Antique Kirman Persian Rugs

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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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Late 19th Century Persian Antique Kirman Persian Rugs

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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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Late 19th Century Persian Antique Kirman Persian Rugs

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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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Early 20th Century Persian Kirman Persian Rugs

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Wool

Doris Leslie Blau Early 20th Century Persian Kirman Botanic Rug
Located in New York, NY
Authentic Early 20th century Persian Kirman botanic carpet Size: 8'8" × 10'10" (264 × 330 cm) In the world of antique carpets, Kerman Persian rugs are celebrated as the finest. No tw...
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Early 20th Century Persian Kirman Persian Rugs

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Doris Leslie Blau 1900s Persian Kirman Handwoven Wool Rug
Located in New York, NY
1900s Persian Kirman handwoven wool rug Size: 10'4" × 17'6" (314 × 533 cm) An early 20th century Persian Kirman (Kerman) antique rug, the camel field with a whimsical all-over design...
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Early 20th Century Persian Kirman Persian Rugs

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Antique Persian Kirman Handmade Wool Carpet Doris Leslie Blau
Located in New York, NY
Antique Persian Kirman handmade wool carpet Size: 11'8" × 19'0" (355 × 579 cm) An early 20th century antique Kirman carpet from Persia, the peach...
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Early 20th Century Persian Kirman Persian Rugs

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Doris Leslie Blau Authentic 1900s Persian Kirman Handmade Wool Carpet
Located in New York, NY
Authentic 1900s Persian Kirman handmade wool carpet Size: 12'10" × 14'8" (391 × 447 cm) An early 20th century Persian Kirman rugs, the camel field with floral sprays around gray and ...
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Early 20th Century Persian Kirman Persian Rugs

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Kirman persian rugs for sale on 1stDibs.

Find a broad range of unique Kirman persian rugs 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 persian rugs 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 persian rugs 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 persian rugs, popular names associated with this style include Karastan, Modenese Gastone, and Djoharian Design. 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 persian rugs 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 $12,385.

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