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 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...
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20th Century Persian Kirman Persian Rugs
Materials
Wool
Traditional Handwoven Luxury Vintage Persian Kerman Ivory / Blue Rug, circa 1940
Located in Secaucus, NJ
Vintage Persian Kerman Ivory / Blue, circa 1940. A Classic look to this oversize Kerman rug with a soft ivory field filled with floral designs and incorporating a central design repe...
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20th Century Persian 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 rug is truly a work of art, on a green field there is an intricate floral design consisting of a central medallion surrounded by large le...
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20th Century Persian Kirman Persian Rugs
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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...
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20th Century Persian Kirman Persian Rugs
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Wool
Vintage Persian Kerman Rug, circa 1940
Located in Secaucus, NJ
Vintage Persian Kerman rug, circa 1940. With an ivory ground and soft pastel blue border this rug exudes a sense of style and relaxation with the floral composition adding that final...
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20th Century Persian Kirman Persian Rugs
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Wool
Vintage Oversize Persian Kerman Rug, circa 1940 11
7 x 24
3.
Located in Secaucus, NJ
Vintage Persian Kerman rug, circa 1940. This rug is a true work of art the amount of detail woven into this piece is quite amazing from the ivory ground filled to profusion with flow...
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20th Century Persian 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 rug
Size: 10'9" × 17'3" (327 × 525 cm)
An early 20th century Persian Kirman carpet, the camel field with a symmetrical design of elaborat...
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Early 20th Century Persian Kirman Persian Rugs
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Wool
Vintage Oversize Persian Kirman Rug circa 1940 14
5 x 23
10
Located in Secaucus, NJ
Vintage Oversize Persian Kirman Rug circa 1940. The detail in this handwoven, circa 1940s rug is testament to the skill of the mast...
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Mid-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 Handmade Wool rug
Size: 10'10" × 15'10" (330 × 482 cm)
A late 19th century Persian Kirman rug, the caramel field with an allover trellis of whimsical enlarged leaves and leafy vines within a cypress and flowering shrub border with enlarged black cusped medallions at the corners.
The origin of antique rug weaving is often disputed. Experts have uncovered splendid carpets in the palace of Cyrus the Great...
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Late 19th Century Persian Antique Kirman Persian Rugs
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Wool
Doris Leslie Blau Authentic Persian Kirman Handwoven Wool Carpet
Located in New York, NY
Authentic Persian Kirman handwoven wool carpet
Size: 10'2" x 13'8" (309 × 416 cm).
An early 20th century Persian Kirman (Kerman) antique rug, the cream field with a dense all-over tr...
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Early 20th Century Persian Kirman Persian Rugs
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Wool
Doris Leslie Blau Antique Persian Kirman Floral Handmade Wool Rug
Located in New York, NY
Antique Persian Kirman floral handmade wool rug
An early 20th century antique Kirman (Kerman) rug from Persia, the black field with a very dense scrolling arabesque, boteh, vase and ...
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Early 20th Century Persian Kirman Persian Rugs
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Wool
Doris Leslie Blau 19th Century Persian Kirman Floral Handwoven Rug
Located in New York, NY
19th century Persian Kirman floral handwoven wool rug
Size: 11'2" × 14'0" (340 × 426 cm)
A late 19th century antique Persian Kirman carpet the ivory field with enlarged split-leaf te...
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Late 19th Century Persian Antique Kirman Persian Rugs
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Wool
Doris Leslie Blau Antique Persian Kirman Botanic Rug Size Adjusted
Located in New York, NY
Antique Persian Kirman botanic navy blue background rug (size adjusted)
Size: 12'8" × 25'5" (386 × 774 cm)
An early 20th century antique Southeast Persian Kirman rug, the midnight bl...
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Early 20th Century Persian Kirman Persian Rugs
Materials
Wool
Doris Leslie Blau Antique Persian Kirman Botanic Hand-Knotted Rug
Located in New York, NY
Antique Persian Kirman Botanic hand-knotted wool rug
Size: 9'3" × 12'6" (281 × 381 cm)
Persian rugs and carpets are recognizable for their complexity in design and durability. They a...
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Early 20th Century Persian Kirman Persian Rugs
Materials
Wool
Doris Leslie Blau Antique Persian Kirman Hand Knotted Wool Rug
Located in New York, NY
Antique Persian Kirman orange, beige and blue hand knotted wool rug
Size: 13'5" × 18'9" (409 × 572 cm)
This stunning Persian Kerman rug draws the eye with its effortless elegance and...
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Early 20th Century Persian Kirman Persian Rugs
Materials
Wool
Doris Leslie Blau 19th Century Persian Kirman Handmade Wool Rug
Located in New York, NY
Authentic 19th century Persian Kirman handmade wool rug
Size: 10'9" × 15'4" (327 × 467 cm)
A finely-woven late 19th century Persian Kirman rug, the celadon field having a dense trell...
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Late 19th Century Persian Antique Kirman Persian Rugs
Materials
Wool
Doris Leslie Blau 19th Century Persian Kirman Botanic Handmade Wool Rug
Located in New York, NY
Authentic Persian Kirman Botanic Pink, Blue, Beige Handmade Wool Rug
Size: 6'7" × 12'10" (200 × 391 cm)
While Persian rugs are generally considered the finest in the world, Kerman ru...
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Late 19th Century Persian Antique Kirman Persian Rugs
Materials
Wool
Doris Leslie Blau 19th Century Persian Kirman Handmade Wool Rug
Located in New York, NY
Authentic 19th century Persian Kirman handmade wool rug
Size: 11'9" × 16'0" (358 × 487 cm)
A late 19th century antique Persian Kirman (Kerman) rug, with an allover design of alternat...
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Late 19th Century Persian Antique Kirman Persian Rugs
Materials
Wool
Doris Leslie Blau Authentic 19th Century Persian Kirman Handmade Rug
Located in New York, NY
Authentic 19th century Persian kirman beige carpet
Size: 13'7" × 22'5" (414 × 683 cm)
A late 19th century Persian kirman rug, the cream field with a dense overall design of leafy flo...
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Late 19th Century Persian Antique Kirman Persian Rugs
Materials
Wool
Doris Leslie Blau Authentic 19th Century Persian Kirman Handmade Rug
Located in New York, NY
Authentic 19th century Persian Kirman handmade wool rug
Size: 13'10" × 21'10" (421 × 665 cm)
A late 19th century Persian Kirman (Kerman) antique carpet, the camel field with an all-o...
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Late 19th Century Persian Antique Kirman Persian Rugs
Materials
Wool
Authentic Persian Kirman Handmade Wool Rug Doris Leslie Blau
Located in New York, NY
Authentic Persian Kirman Handmade Wool Rug
Size: 13'9" × 19'4" (419 × 589 cm)
The antique rug carries an all-over elaborate botanical design featuring Shah Abbas motifs, palmettes, l...
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Early 20th Century Persian Kirman Persian Rugs
Materials
Wool
Doris Leslie Blau Antique Kirman Handmade Wool Rug
Located in New York, NY
Antique Kirman Rug in Black, Red and Yellow
Size: 12'7" × 18'1" (383 × 551 cm).
An early 20th century Persian Kirman (Kerman) antique carpet, the black field with a dense Herati patt...
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Early 20th Century Persian Kirman Persian Rugs
Materials
Wool
Doris Leslie Blau Antique Persian Kirman Handwoven Wool Rug
Located in New York, NY
Antique Persian Kirman Handwoven Wool Carpet
Size: 10'2" x 15'8" (309 x 477 cm)
While Persian rugs are generally considered the finest in the world, Kerman rugs (also known as Kirman...
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Early 20th Century Persian Kirman Persian Rugs
Materials
Wool
Doris Leslie Blau Antique Persian Kirman Beige Handmade Wool Rug
Located in New York, NY
Antique Persian Kirman Beige Handmade Wool rug
Size: 11'7" x 17'5" (353 x 530 cm)
While Persian rugs are generally considered the finest in the world, Kerman rugs (also known as Kirm...
Category
Early 20th Century Persian Kirman Persian Rugs
Materials
Wool
Doris Leslie Blau Authentic 19th Century Persian Kirman Rug
Located in New York, NY
Authentic 19th Century Persian Kirman Rug
Size: 13'8" × 20'8" (416 × 629 cm)
A great example of late 19th century Persian Kirman carpets, the camel field with enlarged lozenges conta...
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Late 19th Century Persian Antique 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: 10'-0" x 13'-3"
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20th Century Persian Kirman Persian Rugs
Materials
Wool
Antique Persian Fine Traditional Handwoven Luxury Wool Navy / Ivory Rug
Located in Secaucus, NJ
Antique Persian Fine Traditional Handwoven Luxury Wool Navy / Ivory Rug. Size: 10'-2" X 13'-8"
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20th Century Persian Kirman Persian Rugs
Materials
Wool
Antique Persian Fine Traditional Handwoven Luxury Wool Multi Rug
Located in Secaucus, NJ
Antique Persian Fine Traditional Handwoven Luxury Wool Multi Rug. Size: 9'-5" X 11'-10"
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20th Century Persian Kirman Persian Rugs
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Wool
Antique Persian Fine Traditional Handwoven Luxury Wool Multi Rug
Located in Secaucus, NJ
Antique Persian Fine Traditional Handwoven Luxury Wool Multi Rug. Size: 6'-9" X 10'-6"
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20th Century Persian Kirman Persian Rugs
Materials
Wool
Antique Persian Fine Traditional Handwoven Luxury Wool Ivory / Navy Rug
Located in Secaucus, NJ
Antique Persian Fine Traditional Handwoven Luxury Wool Ivory / Navy Rug. Size: 10' X 14'
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20th Century Persian Kirman Persian Rugs
Materials
Wool
Antique Persian fine Traditional Handwoven Luxury Wool Red Rug
Located in Secaucus, NJ
Antique Persian fine Traditional Handwoven Luxury Wool Red Rug. Size: 9'-11" X 12'-10"
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20th Century Persian Kirman Persian Rugs
Materials
Wool
Antique Persian fine Traditional Handwoven Luxury Wool Navy Rug
Located in Secaucus, NJ
Antique Persian fine Traditional Handwoven Luxury Wool Navy Rug. Size: 8'1"x10'9"
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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 main border and ivory and blue guard...
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1940s Persian Vintage Kirman Persian Rugs
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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...
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1940s Persian Vintage Kirman Persian Rugs
Materials
Wool
Antique Persian Kerman Rug, circa 1890 9
7 x 18
Located in Secaucus, NJ
Antique Persian Kerman rug, circa 1890. This lovely rug has a soft rose ground with central floral filled medallions. The border repeats this floral theme with a profusion of beautif...
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19th Century Persian Antique Kirman Persian Rugs
Materials
Wool
Vintage Oversize Persian Kirman Rug 9
9 x 17
10
Located in Secaucus, NJ
The wonderful deep blue creates and almost watery feel with the central area becoming an island in this remarkable handmade Kirman. Kirman is the capital of the province in south Per...
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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. Kerman rugs, the most imaginative of all antique Persian urban rugs. Kerman city is the seat of Kerman province in SE Persia and is situated a...
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20th Century Asian 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 with an all-over design of flowers in soft pastel colors. Size: 10'5 x 15'6.
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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 ...
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20th Century Persian Kirman Persian Rugs
Materials
Wool
Vintage Oversize Persian Kerman Rug, circa 1940 12
6 x 26
10.
Located in Secaucus, NJ
Vintage palace size Persian Kerman rug, circa 1940. A Classic look to this oversize Kerman rug with a soft ivory field with a central floral medallion s...
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20th Century Persian Kirman Persian Rugs
Materials
Wool
Vintage Oversize Persian Kerman Rug, circa 1940 9
9 x 20
1.
Located in Secaucus, NJ
Vintage oversize Persian Kerman rug, circa 1940. The soft ivory ground is the setting for this picturesque rug with a central medallion wh...
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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 Kerman rug with the field filled with diamond designs each having a different flower-patterned interior all surrounded by a main bor...
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20th Century Persian Kirman Persian Rugs
Materials
Wool
Vintage Oversize Persian Kerman Rug, circa 1940 13
x 24
6.
Located in Secaucus, NJ
Vintage Persian Kerman rug, circa 1940. A subtle combination of soft pastel colors in this oversize Kerman rug helps create a muted and balanced look, the ivory field enclosing a cen...
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20th Century Persian Kirman Persian Rugs
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Wool
Vintage Oversize Persian Kerman Rug, circa 1940 15
1 x 22
6.
Located in Secaucus, NJ
Vintage oversize Persian Kerman rug, circa 1940. A traditional Kerman design has been used for this oversize rug with a soft and gentle lo...
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20th Century Persian Kirman Persian Rugs
Materials
Wool
Traditional Handwoven Vintage Persian Kerman Green / Ivory
Located in Secaucus, NJ
Vintage Persian Kerman, circa 1940. The soft green ground enclosing a floral medallion which has been woven in magnificent detail that truly shows the weavers skill and this superb d...
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20th Century Persian Kirman Persian Rugs
Materials
Wool
Vintage Persian Oversize Kerman Rug, circa 1940 11
10 x 23
5.
Located in Secaucus, NJ
Vintage Persian oversize Kerman rug circa 1940.This attractive oversized Kerman has an ivory ground enclosing a central floral design in soft pastel bl...
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20th Century Persian Kirman Persian Rugs
Materials
Wool
Vintage Persian Oversize Kerman Rug, circa 1940 11
1 x 25
6.
Located in Secaucus, NJ
Vintage Persian oversize 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 ...
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20th Century Persian Kirman Persian Rugs
Materials
Wool
Vintage Oversize Persian Kerman Rug, circa 1940 11
8 x 26
4.
Located in Secaucus, NJ
Vintage oversize Persian Kerman rug, circa 1940. This palace size Kerman rug has a delightful ivory field with a central medallion in soft...
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20th Century Persian Kirman Persian Rugs
Materials
Wool
Vintage Oversize Persian Kerman Rug, circa 1940 12
x 17
11.
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...
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20th Century Persian Kirman Persian Rugs
Materials
Wool
Vintage Oversize Kerman Rug, circa 1940 10
9 x 21
3.
Located in Secaucus, NJ
Vintage oversize Kerman rug, circa 1940. An oversize Kerman rug with a design typical to this area the central ivory field enclosing a floral medallion...
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Mid-20th Century Persian Kirman Persian Rugs
Materials
Wool
Vintage Kerman Rug, circa 1940 11
7 x 16
8.
Located in Secaucus, NJ
Vintage oversize Kerman rug, circa 1940. A large Kerman rug with the central red field having both within a medallion in greens and outside green swir...
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Mid-20th Century Persian Kirman Persian Rugs
Materials
Wool
Vintage Oversize Kerman Rug, circa 1940 11
4 x 19
9.
Located in Secaucus, NJ
Vintage oversize Kerman rug, circa 1940. This dramatic looking oversize Kerman has a central soft plum field containing a floral design medallion all e...
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Mid-20th Century Persian Kirman Persian Rugs
Materials
Wool
Vintage Persian Kirman Rug
Located in Secaucus, NJ
A vintage circa 1930s Persian Kirman rug. Kerman rugs, the most imaginative of all antique Persian urban rugs. Kerman city is the seat of Kerman province in SE Persia and is situated about 2000 feet in elevation. Weaving has been carried out continuously since, circa 1600 with a semi-hiatus in the later 18th century. The 19th century revival was strong and the Persian rugs...
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Mid-20th Century Persian Kirman Persian Rugs
Materials
Wool
$18,880
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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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