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
Vintage Oversize Persian Kerman Rug, circa 1940 7
11 x 20
7.
Located in Secaucus, NJ
Vintage oversize Persian Kerman rug, circa 1940. On a lovely red ground filled with flowers and vines surrounding a central medallion with a main border repeating the floral patterns. Size: 7'11 x...
Category
20th Century Persian Kirman Persian Rugs
Materials
Wool
Vintage Persian Kirman Rug, circa 1940
Located in Secaucus, NJ
A delightful Kerman rug woven with exquisite detail, the red ground filled with weaving floral designs surrounding a central ivory and soft blue medallion bounded by a soft green mai...
Category
1940s Persian Vintage Kirman Persian Rugs
Materials
Wool
Vintage Persian Kerman Rug, circa 1940
Located in Secaucus, NJ
Vintage Persian Kerman rug, circa 1940. A traditional Kerman design where the border and the main field seem to blend in to one light and airy design complimented by the soft ivories...
Category
20th Century Persian Kirman Persian Rugs
Materials
Wool
Doris Leslie Blau 19th Century Kirman Red, Blue Handwoven Wool Rug
Located in New York, NY
19th century Kirman bold red, dark and light blue handwoven wool rug
Size: 6'6" x 12'0" (198 x 365 cm).
This circa 1880 antique Persian Kerman rug is a striking display of color and ...
Category
Late 19th Century Persian Antique Kirman Persian Rugs
Materials
Wool
Vintage Persian Kerman Rug, circa 1940
Located in Secaucus, NJ
Vintage Persian Kerman rug, circa 1940. A soft and gentle design on an ivory field which blends into the border to create this large handwoven Kerman rug from Persia. Size: 11'5 x 20...
Category
20th Century Persian Kirman Persian Rugs
Materials
Wool
Oversize Vintage Persian Kirman Rug 11
8 x 20
8
Located in Secaucus, NJ
This rug is a striking piece of an unusual size. The field and border filled with floral motifs and creating a strong visual impression, that will translate in a room to create a tru...
Category
Mid-20th Century Persian Kirman Persian Rugs
Materials
Wool
Vintage Oversize Persian Kerman Rug, circa 1940 9
9 x 18
6
Located in Secaucus, NJ
A large Kerman rug the ivory field with a central medallion in soft pastel shades encircled by floral and vine designs surrounded by detailed flower p...
Category
20th Century Persian Kirman Persian Rugs
Materials
Wool
Vintage Persian Kerman Rug, circa 1940
Located in Secaucus, NJ
Vintage Persian Kerman rug circa 1940. The soft blue field on which has been placed an elaborate medallion design and bounded by repeating floral patterns is then enclosed by a main ...
Category
20th Century Persian Kirman Persian Rugs
Materials
Wool
Vintage Persian Kirman Rug, circa 1940
Located in Secaucus, NJ
A delightful Kerman rug woven with exquisite detail, the red ground filled with weaving floral designs surrounding a central ivory and soft blue medallion bounded by a soft green mai...
Category
1940s Persian Vintage Kirman Persian Rugs
Materials
Wool
Antique Persian Fine Traditional Handwoven Luxury Wool Red / Blue Rug
Located in Secaucus, NJ
Antique Persian Fine Traditional Handwoven Luxury Wool Red / Blue Rug. Size: 9'-9" x 8'-1"
Category
20th Century Persian Kirman Persian Rugs
Materials
Wool
Vintage Square Persian Kerman Rug, circa 1940 3
10 x 4
Located in Secaucus, NJ
Vintage square Persian Kerman rug, circa 1940. A small Kerman rug copying the design of the larger oversize style rugs, the blue ground with its centr...
Category
20th Century Persian Kirman Persian Rugs
Materials
Wool
Doris Leslie Blau Authenric Persian Kirman Hand Knotted Wool Rug
Located in New York, NY
Authentic Persian Kirman hand knotted wool rug
Size: 13'2" × 24'4" (401 × 741 cm)
Antique rugs from the Kerman province are considered by many experts to be to finest of all Persian ...
Category
Early 20th Century Persian Kirman Persian Rugs
Materials
Wool
Antique Persian Fine Traditional Handwoven Luxury Wool Red / Navy Rug
Located in Secaucus, NJ
Antique Persian Fine Traditional Handwoven Luxury Wool Red / Navy Rug. Size: 6'-5" x 9'-5"
Category
20th Century Persian Kirman Persian Rugs
Materials
Wool
Oversize Vintage Persian Kirman circa 1940 Rug Carpet 12
x 21
.
Located in Secaucus, NJ
Oversize Persian Kirman circa 1940 rug carpet. The soft cream field surrounding a beautifully detailed central medallion in soft blues all complimented by a w...
Category
Mid-20th Century Persian Kirman Persian Rugs
Materials
Wool
Doris Leslie Blau Antique Persian Kirman Runner
Located in New York, NY
Antique Persian Kirman Runner
Size: 3'1" × 16'0" (93 × 487 cm).
This exquisite antique Persian Kirman runner from the 1920s is a stunning example of the region’s masterful craftsmans...
Category
Early 20th Century Persian Kirman Persian Rugs
Materials
Wool
Vintage Persian Kirman Rug, circa 1940
Located in Secaucus, NJ
A delightful Kerman rug woven with exquisite detail, the red ground filled with weaving floral designs surrounding a central ivory and soft blue medallion bounded by a soft green mai...
Category
1940s Persian Vintage Kirman Persian Rugs
Materials
Wool
Vintage Oversize Persian Kerman Rug, circa 1940 11
10 x 20
Located in Secaucus, NJ
Vintage Persian Kerman rug, circa 1940. The wonderful design and detail in this rug truly highlights the skill of the weavers in creating this work of art. The field is overflowing w...
Category
20th Century Persian Kirman Persian Rugs
Materials
Wool
Antique Persian fine Traditional Handwoven Luxury Wool Green / Ivory Rug
Located in Secaucus, NJ
Antique Persian fine Traditional Handwoven Luxury Wool Green / Ivory Rug.Size: 6'x8'7"
Category
20th Century Persian Kirman Persian Rugs
Materials
Wool
Vintage Squarish Persian Kerman Rug, circa 1940
Located in Secaucus, NJ
Vintage squarish Persian Kerman rug, circa 1940. A hard to find squarish size this Kerman has a light and airy feel to it with the ivory border and soft colors of the medallion and b...
Category
20th Century Persian Kirman Persian Rugs
Materials
Wool
Vintage Persian Kerman Rug, circa 1940
Located in Secaucus, NJ
Vintage Persian Kerman rug, circa 1940. The astonishing detail in this rug is a testament to the master weavers who created the piece. The central red ground bursting with superb flo...
Category
20th Century Persian Kirman Persian Rugs
Materials
Wool
Vintage Persian Kirman Rug, circa 1940
Located in Secaucus, NJ
A delightful Kerman rug woven with exquisite detail, the red ground filled with weaving floral designs surrounding a central ivory and soft blue medallion bounded by a soft green mai...
Category
1940s Persian Vintage Kirman Persian Rugs
Materials
Wool
Vintage Persian Kirman Rug, circa 1940
Located in Secaucus, NJ
A delightful Kerman rug woven with exquisite detail, the red ground filled with weaving floral designs surrounding a central ivory and soft blue medallion bounded by a soft green mai...
Category
1940s Persian Vintage Kirman Persian Rugs
Materials
Wool
Vintage Persian Kirman Rug, circa 1940
Located in Secaucus, NJ
A delightful Kerman rug woven with exquisite detail, the red ground filled with weaving floral designs surrounding a central ivory and soft blue medallion bounded by a soft green mai...
Category
1940s Persian Vintage Kirman Persian Rugs
Materials
Wool
Vintage Persian Kerman Rug, circa 1940
Located in Secaucus, NJ
Vintage Persian Kerman rug, circa 1940. The ivory field containing soft floral designs all enclosed within a gentle rose and green swirling border to complete this gentle picture and...
Category
20th Century Persian Kirman Persian Rugs
Materials
Wool
Vintage Persian Kerman Rug, circa 1940 12
x 19
.
Located in Secaucus, NJ
Vintage Persian Kerman rug, circa 1940. A Classic look to this oversize Kerman rug with a soft ivory field incorporating a central design which is repeated around the sides and borde...
Category
20th Century Persian Kirman Persian Rugs
Materials
Wool
Vintage Persian Kerman Rug, circa 1940
Located in Secaucus, NJ
Vintage Persian Kerman rug, circa 1940. Although small in size this vintage Kerman rug incorporates a tremendous amount of detail in the composition with the floral elements repeated...
Category
20th Century Persian Kirman Persian Rugs
Materials
Wool
Vintage Persian Kirman Rug
Located in Secaucus, NJ
The delightful powder blue ground complimented by the ivory and soft floral designs creates a rug that will sit so well in a wide selection of rooms.
Category
20th Century Persian Kirman Persian Rugs
Materials
Wool
Vintage Persian Kerman Rug, circa 1940
Located in Secaucus, NJ
Vintage Persian Kerman rug, circa 1940. A wonderful composition to this rug with the soft green field both enclosing and surrounded by floral designs in soft gentle rose and blues to...
Category
20th Century Persian Kirman Persian Rugs
Materials
Wool
Vintage Persian Kerman Rug, circa 1940
Located in Secaucus, NJ
Vintage Persian Kerman Rug, circa 1940. A wonderful composition to this rug with the soft green field both enclosing and surrounded by floral designs in soft gentle pastel colors to ...
Category
20th Century Persian Kirman Persian Rugs
Materials
Wool
Vintage Persian Kirman Rug 9
7 x 19
7
Located in Secaucus, NJ
Vintage Persian Kirman rug. This exceptional rug with its unusual length and width will creates a dramatic entrance to any room setting. The soft green field encloses a central medal...
Category
20th Century Persian Kirman Persian Rugs
Materials
Wool
Vintage Oversize Persian Kerman Rug, circa 1940 11
7 x 19
8
Located in Secaucus, NJ
Vintage oversize Persian Kerman rug, circa 1940. This rug is a true work of art the amount of detail woven into this piece is quite amazin...
Category
20th Century Persian Kirman Persian Rugs
Materials
Wool
Vintage Palace Size Persian Kerman Rug, circa 1940
Located in Secaucus, NJ
Vintage palace size Persian Kerman rug, circa 1940. A palace size Kerman rug with a soft blue ground having a light multi colored central design repeate...
Category
20th Century Persian Kirman Persian Rugs
Materials
Wool
Vintage Oversize Persian Kerman Rug, circa 1940 10
5 x 21
2.
Located in Secaucus, NJ
Vintage oversize Persian Kerman rug, circa 1940. This large oversized rug is full of wonderful detail in the weaving, the ivory field with...
Category
20th Century Kirman Persian Rugs
Materials
Wool
Vintage Oversize Kerman Rug, circa 1940 12
2 x 17
10.
Located in Secaucus, NJ
Vintage Oversize Kerman rug, circa 1940. This attractive oversized Kerman has an ivory ground enclosing a central floral design in soft pastel blues wi...
Category
Mid-20th Century Persian Kirman Persian Rugs
Materials
Wool
Vintage Persian Kerman Rug, circa 1940 11
8 x 20
5.
Located in Secaucus, NJ
Vintage Persian Kerman rug, circa 1940. A large oversized Kerman rug with a soft yet imposing design, the ivory field gives the rug a sense of lightness and serenity that is compleme...
Category
20th Century Persian Kirman Persian Rugs
Materials
Wool
Vintage Persian Kerman Rug, circa 1940
Located in Secaucus, NJ
Vintage Persian Kerman rug, circa 1940. A wonderful design to this vintage 1940s Kerman rug, the central ivory field enclosing a soft blue floral themed medallion surrounded by swirl...
Category
20th Century Persian Kirman Persian Rugs
Materials
Wool
Vintage Oversize Persian Kirman Rug 11
5 x 18
5
Located in Secaucus, NJ
The color combination of ivory and peach works so well on this lovely light and airy rug. The corner spandrels reflect the inner grounds motifs and all finished off so splendidly by ...
Category
Mid-20th Century Persian Kirman Persian Rugs
Materials
Wool
Vintage Persian Kerman Rug, circa 1940
Located in Secaucus, NJ
Vintage Persian Kerman rug, circa 1940. Although small in size this vintage Kerman rug incorporates a tremendous amount of detail in the composition with the floral elements repeated...
Category
20th Century Persian Kirman Persian Rugs
Materials
Wool
Antique Persian Fine Traditional Handwoven Luxury Wool Ivory / Blue Rug
Located in Secaucus, NJ
Antique Persian Fine Traditional Handwoven Luxury Wool Ivory / Blue Rug. Size: 7'-11" X 10'-3"
Category
20th Century Persian Kirman Persian Rugs
Materials
Wool
Antique Persian Fine Traditional Handwoven Luxury Wool Ivory / Blue Rug
Located in Secaucus, NJ
Antique Persian Fine Traditional Handwoven Luxury Wool Ivory / Blue Rug. Size: 9'-9" X 13'-6"
Category
20th Century Persian Kirman Persian Rugs
Materials
Wool
Antique Persian Kerman Runner
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...
Category
1930s Persian Vintage Kirman Persian Rugs
Materials
Wool, Cotton
Persian Kerman Runner, circa 1950, 2
5" x 14
10" Free Shipping
Located in Evanston, IL
2'5" x 14'10" Persian Kerman Runner, c-1950 in excellent condition.
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...
Category
Mid-20th Century Persian Kirman Persian Rugs
Materials
Wool
Vintage Persian Kirman Rug, circa 1940
Located in Secaucus, NJ
A delightful Kerman rug woven with exquisite detail, the red ground filled with weaving floral designs surrounding a central ivory and soft blue medallion bounded by a soft green mai...
Category
1940s Persian Vintage Kirman Persian Rugs
Materials
Wool
Vintage Persian Kirman Rug, circa 1940
Located in Secaucus, NJ
A delightful Kerman rug woven with exquisite detail, the red ground filled with weaving floral designs surrounding a central ivory and soft blue medallion bounded by a soft green mai...
Category
1940s Persian Vintage Kirman Persian Rugs
Materials
Wool
Persian Laver Kerman Runner
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...
Category
1920s Persian Vintage Kirman Persian Rugs
Materials
Wool
Oversize Vintage Persian Kirman Rug
Located in Secaucus, NJ
Oversize vintage Persian Kirman rug. The ivory field with a lovely central medallion in blues, with goldy-browns all surrounded by a wonderfully detailed border with identical colors...
Category
Late 20th Century Persian Kirman Persian Rugs
Materials
Wool
Vintage Oversize Persian Kerman Rug, circa 1940 12
1 x 20
4.
Located in Secaucus, NJ
Vintage Persian Kerman rug, circa 1940. A wonderful composition to this rug with the soft green field both enclosing and surrounded by floral designs in soft gentle rose and blues to...
Category
20th Century Persian Kirman Persian Rugs
Materials
Wool
Vintage Persian Kirman, circa 1940
Located in Secaucus, NJ
Vintage Persian Kirman, circa 1940. Set on a red ground with a deep navy central design this lovely Kerman has all the requirements one is looking for in a traditional Persian rug. C...
Category
20th Century Persian Kirman Persian Rugs
Materials
Wool
Vintage Persian Kerman Rug, circa 1940
Located in Secaucus, NJ
Vintage Persian Kerman rug, circa 1940. The pattern and detail in this rug is quite remarkable and a true testament to the skill and art of the weavers. The bold red central diamond ...
Category
20th Century Persian Kirman Persian Rugs
Materials
Wool
Vintage Persian Kerman Rug, circa 1940
Located in Secaucus, NJ
Vintage Persian Kerman rug, circa 1940. A lovely Kerman rug in soft colors with floral designs delicately outlined on the rug. Size: 9'10 x 11'6.
Category
20th Century Persian Kirman Persian Rugs
Materials
Wool
Vintage Persian Kerman Rug, circa 1940
Located in Secaucus, NJ
Vintage Persian Kerman, circa 1940. This large rug has a wonderfully soft central filed, filled with floral designs surrounding a central medallion in soft blues that extends into th...
Category
20th Century Persian Kirman Persian Rugs
Materials
Wool
Vintage Persian Kerman Runner, circa 1940
Located in Secaucus, NJ
Vintage Persian Kerman runner, circa 1940. Kerman rugs, the most imaginative of all antique Persian urban rugs. Kerman city is the seat of Kerman...
Category
20th Century Persian Kirman Persian Rugs
Materials
Wool
Vintage Persian Kerman Runner, circa 1940
Located in Secaucus, NJ
Vintage Persian Kerman runner, circa 1940. Kerman rugs, the most imaginative of all antique Persian urban rugs. Kerman city is the seat of Kerman...
Category
20th Century Persian Kirman Persian Rugs
Materials
Wool
Vintage Persian Kerman Rug, circa 1940 1
11 x 3
10
Located in Secaucus, NJ
Vintage Persian Kerman Rug, circa 1940. A small Kerman rug copying the design of the larger oversize style rugs, the green ground with its central med...
Category
20th Century Persian Kirman Persian Rugs
Materials
Wool
Vintage Persian Kerman Rug, circa 1940
Located in Secaucus, NJ
Vintage Persian Kerman rug, circa 1940. A vintage 1940s Kerman rug with an all-over design, the main ivory field with floral and vine designs encompassing the whole rug enclosed by a...
Category
20th Century Persian Kirman Persian Rugs
Materials
Wool
Doris Leslie Blau 19th Century Persian Kirman Botanic Handwoven Wool Rug
Located in New York, NY
19th century Persian Kirman botanic red, green and beige handwoven wool rug
Size: 4'0" × 6'3" (121 × 190 cm)
This circa 1880 antique Persian Kirman rug features a strikingly detailed...
Category
Late 19th Century Persian Antique Kirman Persian Rugs
Materials
Wool
Oversize Vintage Persian Kerman Rug, circa 1940 11
11 x 19
3.
Located in Secaucus, NJ
Oversize vintage Persian Kerman rug circa 1940. A palace size Kerman rug with the field overflowing with floral elements in a wide variety of colors and shades all centered on a smal...
Category
20th Century Persian Kirman Persian Rugs
Materials
Wool
Vintage Persian Kerman Rug, circa 1940
Located in Secaucus, NJ
Vintage Persian Kerman rug, circa 1940. A Classic look to this Kerman rug with a soft ivory field with a central floral medallion surrounded by a main border repeating the colors and...
Category
20th Century Persian Kirman Persian Rugs
Materials
Wool
Vintage Oversize Kerman Rug, circa 1940 11
6 x 19
5.
Located in Secaucus, NJ
Vintage oversize Kerman rug, circa 1940. This attractive oversized Kerman has an ivory ground enclosing a central floral design in soft pastel blues an...
Category
20th Century Persian Kirman Persian Rugs
Materials
Wool
Oversize Vintage Persian Kerman Rug, circa 1940 13
5 x 25
1.
Located in Secaucus, NJ
Oversize vintage Persian Kerman rug, circa 1940. A large oversize Kerman in a traditional design with the ivory ground enclosing a central floral medallion with the design repeated i...
Category
Early 20th Century Persian Kirman Persian Rugs
Materials
Wool
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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