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
Early 20th Century Persian Kirman Rug
Located in Chicago, IL
A beautiful early 20th century Persian Kirman rug with a wonderful central floral medallion woven in pink, orange, indigo, and cranberry and set against a stunning champagne colored ...
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Early 20th Century Persian Kirman Persian Rugs
Materials
Wool
Vintage Distressed Persian Kerman
Located in Laguna Hills, CA
Hand-knotted wool pile on a cotton foundation.
Distressed, antique wash.
Circa 1940
Dimensions: 9'7" x 12'8".
Origin: Iran
Condition: Excellent
Field Color: Pink
...
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1940s Persian Vintage Kirman Persian Rugs
Materials
Wool
Outstanding Early 20th Century Kirman Rug
Located in Chicago, IL
An outstanding early 20th century palatial Persian Kirman rug with an incredible large-scale floral diamond medallion woven in light indigo, gold, pale green, and pink amidst a field...
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1920s Persian Vintage Kirman Persian Rugs
Materials
Wool
19th Century Lavar Rug Depicting Bahram Gur
Located in Chicago, IL
An incredibly important late 19th century Persian Pictorial Lavar Kirman rug depicting the 5th century Sassanian King, Bahram Gur, mounted on horseback and ...
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19th Century Asian Antique Kirman Persian Rugs
Materials
Wool
Antique Persian Lavar Kerman Large Gallery Rug with All-Over Floral Design
Located in Atlanta, GA
Antique Persian Lavar Kerman Large Gallery Rug with All-Over Floral Design. Keivan Woven Arts / rug V21-0308-151, country of origin / type: Iran / La...
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Early 20th Century Persian Kirman Persian Rugs
Materials
Wool
Early 20th Century Persian Kirman Rug
Located in Chicago, IL
A stunning early 20th century Persian Kirman rug with a mesmerizing floral pattern radiating out from the center, and woven in pinks, indigos, crimsons, and whites. The border is ext...
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1940s Persian Vintage Kirman Persian Rugs
Materials
Wool
Early 20th Century E. Persian Kirman Carpet ( 10
x 14
4" - 305 x 437 )
Located in New York, NY
Early 20th Century E. Persian Kirman Carpet
10' x 14'4" - 305 x 437
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1920s Persian Vintage Kirman Persian Rugs
Materials
Wool
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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21st Century and Contemporary Persian Kirman Persian Rugs
Materials
Wool
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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Early 20th Century Persian Kirman Persian Rugs
Materials
Wool
Early 20th Century Persian Kirman Carpet ( 9
x 11
9" - 275 x 360 )
Located in New York, NY
Early 20th Century Persian Kirman Carpet ( 9' x 11'9" - 275 x 360 )
Category
1920s Persian Vintage Kirman Persian Rugs
Materials
Wool
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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Early 20th Century Persian Kirman Persian Rugs
Materials
Wool
19th Century Persian Krman Laver Carpet ( 21
x 28
- 640 x 853 )
Located in New York, NY
19th Century Persian Kerman Laver Carpet ( 21' x 28' - 640 x 853 )
Category
1880s Persian Antique Kirman Persian Rugs
Materials
Wool
Early 20th Century Lavar Kirman Rug
Located in Chicago, IL
A wonderful early 20th century Persian Kirman rug with a densely woven mirrored floral and leaf pattern woven in indigo, pink, gold and green vegetable dy...
Category
1920s Persian Vintage Kirman Persian Rugs
Materials
Wool
19th Century S.E Persian Kirman Laver Carpet ( 8
6" x 14
10" - 259 x 452 )
Located in New York, NY
19th Century S.E Persian Kirman Laver Carpet ( 8'6" x 14'10" - 259 x 452 )
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1890s Persian Antique Kirman Persian Rugs
Materials
Wool
Early 20th Century Persian Kirman Runner
Located in Chicago, IL
A sweet early 20th century Persian Kirman runner with a delicately rendered floral pattern woven in pinks, yellows, whites, and reds, set against a pale indigo background, and surrou...
Category
1940s Persian Vintage Kirman Persian Rugs
Materials
Wool
Early 20th Century Lavar Kirman Runner
Located in Chicago, IL
An incredible and rare early 20th century Persian Lavar Kirman runner with an unusual floral pattern containing scrolling vines and leaves, and large-scale blossoms, all woven in cri...
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Early 1900s Persian Antique Kirman Persian Rugs
Materials
Wool
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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Late 19th Century Persian Antique Kirman Persian Rugs
Materials
Wool
Early 20th Century Lavar Kirman Prayer Rug
Located in Chicago, IL
A fantastic early 20th century Persian Lavar Kirman prayer with a wonderful tree-of-life sprouting from a large vase all rendered in light and dark indigo, light and dark green, cran...
Category
Early 1900s Persian Antique Kirman Persian Rugs
Materials
Wool
19th Century Persian Kerman Lavar Carpet ( 16
6" x 22
6" - 503 x 685 )
Located in New York, NY
19th Century Persian Kerman Lavar Carpet ( 16'6" x 22'6" - 503 x 685 )
As with many large Lavar grade Kermans from the later 19th century, this rug has an...
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1880s Persian Antique Kirman Persian Rugs
Materials
Wool
Distinguished Blue Ground and Exquisite Floral Detail Antique Persian Kerman Rug
Located in New York, NY
Early 20th Century S.E. Persian Kerman Carpet ( 9'9" x 17'6" - 297 x 533 )
Mid-20th Century Persian Kirman Carpet – 9'9" x 17'6"
A fine Persian Kirman carpet, hand-knotted in wool ...
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1920s Persian Vintage Kirman Persian Rugs
Materials
Wool
Early 20th Century S.E. Persian Kirman Carpet ( 8
10" x 16
8" - 270 x 508 )
Located in New York, NY
Early 20th Century S.E. Persian Kirman Carpet ( 8'10" x 16'8" - 270 x 508 )
Category
1920s Persian Vintage Kirman Persian Rugs
Materials
Wool
Square-Sized Antique Persian Kerman Rug with Flowers
Located in Atlanta, GA
Antique Kerman carpet with floral design, rug F-1002, country of origin / type: Iran / Kerman, circa 1920
This Kerman carpet from early 20th century Persia features a floral desig...
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1920s Persian Vintage Kirman Persian Rugs
Materials
Wool
Early 20th Century Persian Kirman Carpet ( 10
9" x 19
6" - 327 x 594 )
Located in New York, NY
Early 20th Century Persian Kirman Carpet ( 10'9" x 19'6" - 327 x 594 )
Category
1910s Persian Vintage Kirman Persian Rugs
Materials
Wool
Early 20th Century S.E. Persian Kirman Carpet ( 2
8" x 14
- 81 x 427 )
Located in New York, NY
Early 20th Century S.E. Persian Kirman Carpet ( 2'8" x 14' - 81 x 427 )
Category
Early 1900s Persian Antique Kirman Persian Rugs
Materials
Wool
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 )
Category
1890s Persian Antique Kirman Persian Rugs
Materials
Wool
Early 20th Century Persian Kerman Lavar Carpet by OCM ( 16
4"x 30
- 498 x 915 )
Located in New York, NY
Early 20th Century Persian Kerman Lavar Carpet by OCM ( 16'4"x 30' - 498 x 915 )
This massive southeast Persian rug displays cypresses and urns in a compl...
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1910s Persian Vintage Kirman Persian Rugs
Materials
Wool
Early 20th Century Kirman Rug
Located in Chicago, IL
An amazing early 20th century Persian Kirman with the most elaborately woven multicolored design of scrolling vines with myriad flowers on a cream background. The medallion is the be...
Category
Early 1900s Asian Antique Kirman Persian Rugs
Materials
Wool
Early 20th Century Kirman Runner
Located in Chicago, IL
An early 20th century Persian Kirman runner with a skillfully woven pattern of indigo, red, pink, and green flowers on a natural, undyed, wool background, surrounded an elaborate bor...
Category
1930s Asian Vintage Kirman Persian Rugs
Materials
Wool
Exceptional Late 19th Century Lavar Kirman Rug
Located in Chicago, IL
A wonderful late 19th century Persian Lavar Kirman prayer rug with an exceptional pattern of multiple flowering cyprus trees-of-life amidst a field o...
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1880s Persian Antique Kirman Persian Rugs
Materials
Wool
Wonderful Early 20th Century Kirman Rug
Located in Chicago, IL
A wonderful early 20th century Persian Kirman rug with a densely woven mirrored floral and leaf pattern woven in indigo, pink, gold and green vegetable dy...
Category
1920s Persian Vintage Kirman Persian Rugs
Materials
Wool
Antique Indian Rug. Size: 16 ft x 29 ft 8 in
Located in New York, NY
Impressive Oversized Antique Indian Rug, Country of Origin: India, Circa 1900. Size: 16 ft x 29 ft 8 in (4.88 m x 9.04 m).
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Early 20th Century Indian Kirman Persian Rugs
Materials
Wool
Late 19th Century Persian Lavar Kirman Carpet ( 9
10" x 17
4" - 300 x 530 )
Located in New York, NY
Late 19th Century Persian Lavar Kirman Carpet ( 9'10" x 17'4" - 300 x 530 )
Category
1880s Persian Antique Kirman Persian Rugs
Materials
Wool
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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1980s Asian Vintage Kirman Persian Rugs
Materials
Wool, Cotton
Palatial Size Early 20th Century Kirman Rug
Located in Chicago, IL
A grande palatial size early 20th century Persian Kirman rug with a fantastic field of myriad flowers woven in pinks, greens, golds, and blues, all surrounding a central floral medal...
Category
1930s Persian Vintage Kirman Persian Rugs
Materials
Wool
19th Century S.E. Persian Kirman Lavar Carpet ( 12
4" x 23
8" - 376 x 721 )
Located in New York, NY
19th Century S.E. Persian Kirman Lavar Carpet ( 12'4" x 23'8" - 376 x 721 )
Category
1870s Persian Antique Kirman Persian Rugs
Materials
Wool
Doris Leslie Blau Antique Persian Kirman Red Blue Beige Rug
Located in New York, NY
Antique Persian Kirman red blue beige Rug
Size: 9'0" × 12'3" (274 × 373 cm).
A hand-knotted wool antique Persian Kirman (Kerman) rug dating back to circa 1930. The main filed contain...
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Mid-20th Century Persian Kirman Persian Rugs
Materials
Wool
1920s Persian Kirman Carpet ( 15
6" x 22
2" - 472 x 676 )
Located in New York, NY
1920s Persian Kirman Carpet ( 15'6" x 22'2" - 472 x 676 )
Category
1910s Persian Vintage Kirman Persian Rugs
Materials
Wool
Doris Leslie Blau 1880s Oversized Antique Persian Kirman Rug
Located in New York, NY
Oversized Exquisite 1880s Oversized Antique Persian Kirman Rug
Size: 14'10" × 22'3" (452 × 678 cm)
This magnificent oversized antique Kirman rug, woven in Persia during the 1880s, is...
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Late 19th Century Persian Antique Kirman Persian Rugs
Materials
Wool
Antique Persian Kerman Runner. 5 ft 10 in x 17 ft 9 in
Located in New York, NY
Antique Persian Kerman Runner Rug, Country of origin / rug type: Persian rug, Circa date: 1920. Size: 5 ft 10 in x 17 ft 9 in (1.78 m x 5.41 m)
Category
Early 20th Century Persian Kirman Persian Rugs
Materials
Wool
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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Mid-20th Century Indian Kirman Persian Rugs
Materials
Wool, Cotton
Authentic 19th Century Persian Kirman Rug
Located in New York, NY
Authentic 19th century Persian Kirman carpet
Size: 13'4" × 23'10" (406 × 726 cm)
A highly decorative example of late 19th century Persian Kirman rugs, the dark blue field with a very...
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Late 19th Century Persian Antique Kirman Persian Rugs
Materials
Wool
Antique Persian Kirman Camel Handmade Wool Rug
Located in New York, NY
Antique Persian Kirman Camel handmade wool rug
Size: 13'5" × 19'5" (408 × 591 cm)
An early 20th century Persian Kirman (Kerman) antique rug, the sand field with an unusual mirrored p...
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Early 20th Century Persian Kirman Persian Rugs
Materials
Wool
Incredible Early 20th Century Lavar Kirman Rug
Located in Chicago, IL
An incredible early 20th century Persian Lavar Kirman rug with a beautiful central medallion, each lobe woven with a different flower. The medallion lives amidst a field of intensely...
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Early 1900s Persian Antique Kirman Persian Rugs
Materials
Wool
Antique Persian Kerman Carpet. Size: 11
6" x 17
9"
Located in New York, NY
Antique Persian Kerman rug, country of origin: Persia, date circa late 19th century. Size: 11 ft. 6 in x 17 ft. 9 in (3.51 m x 5.41 m)
This incredible Kerman rug from the late 19th ...
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Late 19th Century Persian Antique Kirman Persian Rugs
Materials
Wool
Doris Leslie Blau Early 20th Century Persian Kirman Wool Rug
Located in New York, NY
Early 20th century Persian Kirman Indigo, camel, beige, antique washed, handwoven wool rug
Size: 8'9" × 15'4" (266 × 467 cm)
In the world of antique Persian oriental rugs, Kerman car...
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Early 20th Century Persian Kirman Persian Rugs
Materials
Wool
Doris Leslie Blau Antique Persian Kirman Rug
Located in New York, NY
Antique Persian Kirman Rug
Size: 10'0" × 13'0" (304 × 396 cm)
Kerman rugs (also known as Kirman rugs) are a perfect choice for all seeking truly high-end Persian carpets. This antiqu...
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Early 20th Century Persian Kirman Persian Rugs
Materials
Wool
19th Century Lavar Kirman Rug
Located in Chicago, IL
An amazing late 19th century Persian Lavar Kirman rug with a beautiful central medallion amidst an intensely woven field of flowers, surrounded by mul...
Category
19th Century Asian Antique Kirman Persian Rugs
Materials
Wool
Bobyrug’s Nice vintage large Mashhad rug
Located in Saint Ouen, FR
Discover the timeless elegance of our large mid-century Mashhad rug! Adorned with a beautiful floral design in vibrant colors such as orange, pink, red, blue, green, and brown, this ...
Category
Mid-20th Century Asian Kirman Persian Rugs
Materials
Wool, Cotton
Nazmiyal Collection Oversized Antique Persian Kerman Rug 10 ft x 20 ft 5 in
Located in New York, NY
Antique Persian Kerman, Country of Origin: Persia, Circa Date: Late nineteenth century
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Late 19th Century Antique Kirman Persian Rugs
Materials
Wool
Vintage Persian Kirman Handmade Wool Rug Doris Leslie Blau
Located in New York, NY
Vintage Persian Kirman handmade wool rug
Size: 9'0" × 11'3" (274 × 342 cm)
This Vintage 1920s Persian Kirman rug is a breathtaking example of classical Persian artistry at its finest...
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Early 20th Century Persian Kirman Persian Rugs
Materials
Wool
Antique Persian Kirman Rug Doris Leslie Blau
Located in New York, NY
Antique Persian Kirman Rug – A Masterwork of Persian Botanical Artistry
Size: 12'9" × 19'0" (388 × 579 cm)
This magnificent antique Persian Kirman rug is a breathtaking example of tr...
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Early 20th Century Persian Kirman Persian Rugs
Materials
Wool
19th Century Persian Kirman Handmade Wool Rug Doris Leslie Blau
Located in New York, NY
19th Century Persian Kirman Handmade Wool Rug Doris Leslie Blau
Size: 12'6" × 19'6" (381 × 594 cm)
A Late 19th Century Antique Persian Kirman Rug. A symetrical design that is mirrore...
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Late 19th Century Persian Antique Kirman Persian Rugs
Materials
Wool
Fine Persian Kerman Rug, circa 1960
Located in Laguna Hills, CA
Hand-knotted wool pile on a cotton foundation. Over 250 KPSI.
Circa 1960
Dimensions: 9'9" x 19'8"
Origin: Iran
Condition: Excellent
Field Color: Beige
Border col...
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1960s Persian Vintage Kirman Persian Rugs
Materials
Wool
Doris Leslie Blau Early 20th Century Persian Kirman Handmade Wool Rug
Located in New York, NY
Early 20th century Persian Kirman botanic handwoven wool rug
Size: 9'0" × 13'0" (274 × 396 cm)
An early 20th century Kerman carpet from Southeast Persia, the midnight blue field with...
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Early 20th Century Persian Kirman Persian Rugs
Materials
Wool
Doris Leslie Blau Oversized Antique Persian Kirman Rug
Located in New York, NY
Antique Persian Kirman Rug
Size: 15'7" × 25'4" (474 × 772 cm)
A magnificent example of Persian artistry, this antique Kirman rug embodies the elegance and intricacy for which these h...
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Early 20th Century Persian Kirman Persian Rugs
Materials
Wool
Doris Leslie Blau Antique Persian Kirman Handmade Wool Rug
Located in New York, NY
Antique Persian Kirman beige, inky blue, green and brown wool rug
Size: 9'10" × 11'10" (299 × 360 cm)
This exquisite antique Persian Kirman rug, dating to the early 20th century, sho...
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Early 20th Century Persian Kirman Persian Rugs
Materials
Wool
Bobyrug’s Pretty large antique yazd rug
Located in Saint Ouen, FR
Pretty antique Yazd rug, entirely hand knotted with wool velvet on cotton foundation.
Discover the timeless elegance of the early 20th century with ou...
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Early 20th Century Asian Kirman Persian Rugs
Materials
Wool, Cotton
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
Materials
Wool
Doris Leslie Blau Antique Persian Kirman Yellow Handmade Wool Rug
Located in New York, NY
Antique Persian Kirman Yellow Handmade Wool Rug
Size: 12'2" × 20'10" (370 × 635 cm)
An early 20th century Persian Kerman rugs, the camel field with an all-over trellis of palmettes, ...
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Early 20th Century Persian Kirman Persian Rugs
Materials
Wool
Doris Leslie Blau Antique Persian Kirman Handmade Wool Rug
Located in New York, NY
Antique Persian kirman handmade wool rug
Size: 12'5" × 20'6" (378 × 624 cm)
A classic early 20th century Kerman Persian rugs, the elaborate enlarged cream medallion with a moss green...
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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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