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Kirman Rugs and Carpets

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
Galerie Shabab Collection Early 20th Century Persian Lavar Kerman Throw Rug
Located in New York, NY
This early 20th century Persian Lavar Kerman rug, measuring 3' 0" x 4' 10", features a finely drawn allover medallion-and-vine scroll pattern, executed with remarkable intricacy and ...
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Early 20th Century Persian Kirman Rugs and Carpets

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Wool

Djoharian Collection Vintage Rug Floral Hunting Carpet Oriental 10 x 13 ft
Located in Lohr, Bavaria, DE
Vintage Rug Floral Hunting Carpet Oriental 10 x 13 ft Djoharian Collection A fine, hand knotted vintage rug with traditional Oriental floral hunting design. Size 13 x 10 ft / 400 x 300 cm...
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20th Century Turkish Kirman Rugs and Carpets

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Wool

Doris Leslie Blau 1900s Persian Kirman Botanic Handmade Wool Rug
Located in New York, NY
Authentic 1900s Persian Kirman botanic handmade wool carpet Size: 9'9" × 15'3" (297 × 464 cm) An early 20th century Persian Kirman rug, the midnight blue with a highly structured des...
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Early 20th Century Persian Kirman Rugs and Carpets

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Wool

Bobyrug’s Nice antique Rashti Douzi embroidery
Located in Saint Ouen, FR
Nice 19th century Rashti Douzi embroidery. Discover a timeless work of art: a delicate embroidery dating back to the late 19th century. Handcrafted with silk threads that shimmer ele...
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Late 19th Century Asian Antique Kirman Rugs and Carpets

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Wool, Silk

Zabihi Collection Traditional Blue Formal Kerman Mat Mini Rug
Located in New York, NY
An early 20th century Persian Lavar Kerman traditional mat size rug. Measures: 1'6" x 2'4" The province and city of Kerman in Central Persia continued to make extraordinary car...
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Early 20th Century Persian Kirman Rugs and Carpets

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Wool

Zabihi Collection 19th Century Large Lavar Kirmanshah Antique Rug
Located in New York, NY
An authentic one of a kind lavar Kirmanshah rug. 10'9'' x 16'6'' The color palette of Laver Kirman rugs is unusually soft and delicate with a Europe...
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19th Century Persian Antique Kirman Rugs and Carpets

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Wool

Fine Blue Ground Antique Laver Kirman Millefleurs Rug
Located in Milan, IT
A very finely knotted Lavar Kirman workshop rug, characterised by a directional design known as 'millefleurs' on a dark indigo blue background. The name of this pattern derives from ...
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Early 20th Century Azerbaijani Kirman Rugs and Carpets

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Wool

Bobyrug’s Nice antique Rashti Douzi embroidery
Located in Saint Ouen, FR
Nice 19th century Rashti Douzi embroidery. Discover a timeless work of art: a delicate embroidery dating back to the late 19th century. Handcrafted with silk threads that shimmer ele...
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Late 19th Century Asian Antique Kirman Rugs and Carpets

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Wool, Silk

Vintage Persian Kerman Carpet
Located in Dallas, TX
53752 Vintage-Worn Persian Kerman Rug, 05'03 x 06'01. Antique-washed Persian Kerman rugs are vintage rugs that undergo a specialized washing process to soften the colors, fade the pa...
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Mid-20th Century Persian Kirman Rugs and Carpets

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Wool

Palace Size Antique Indian Rug
Located in New York, NY
A palace size formal Indian rug containing an ivory field with accents of denim blue. Finely woven in a large Indian factory back in the latter stages of the 19th century. 14'6'' x ...
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Late 19th Century Indian Antique Kirman Rugs and Carpets

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Wool

Antique Kerman Handmade Persian Wool Rug With Allover Design From the 1890 s
Located in Norwalk, CT
This antique Kerman rug, from Persia dating to around 1890, features a "garden of paradise" design symbolizing heaven in Persian culture. It showcases a tree of life with grapes and ...
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19th Century Persian Antique Kirman Rugs and Carpets

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Wool

Beautiful large mid century distressed Kirman rug
Located in Saint Ouen, FR
Large mid century Kirman rug with a beautiful floral design in the style of the savonnerie rugs and beautiful colours with a red on field, green, pink, red, yellow, blue, brown, purp...
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Mid-20th Century Asian Kirman Rugs and Carpets

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Wool, Cotton

Antique Persian Kerman Carpet, 03 03 x 17 06
Located in Dallas, TX
73660 Antique Persian Kerman Rug Runner, 03'03 x 17'06. This hand-knotted wool antique Persian Kerman rug runner is a stunning testament to the timeless elegance and intricate crafts...
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Early 20th Century Persian Kirman Rugs and Carpets

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Wool

Blue Pure Wool Hand Knotted Vintage Persian Kerman Worn Down Cleaned Runner Rug
Located in Carlstadt, NJ
This fabulous Hand-Knotted carpet has been created and designed for extra strength and durability. This rug has been handcrafted for weeks in the traditional method that is used to m...
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1940s Persian Vintage Kirman Rugs and Carpets

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Wool

Very beautiful and rare antique kashan silk velvet tapestry
Located in Saint Ouen, FR
Wonderful late 19th century collectible kashan velvet tapestry with nice design and beautiful natural colours. Very decorative and in correct condition with some wears due to the age...
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Late 19th Century Asian Antique Kirman Rugs and Carpets

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Silk

The Connoisseur’s Treasure: Vintage Persian Kasvin Hamadan Masterpiece
Located in Dallas, TX
76540 Vintage Persian Kasvin Hamadan Rug, 10’04 x 16’09. A rare testament to Persian artistry, this hand-knotted wool vintage Kasvin Hamadan rug in the esteemed Kerman style embodies...
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Mid-20th Century Persian Kirman Rugs and Carpets

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Wool

Wonderful large and fine vintage Moud rug
Located in Saint Ouen, FR
Very beautiful 20th century large Moud rug, with a nice floral design in style of Kirman rugs, with nice colours, entirely and finely hand knotted with wool on cotton foundation. ✨✨...
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Mid-20th Century Asian Kirman Rugs and Carpets

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Wool, Cotton

Nazmiyal Collection Antique Kerman Tree Rug 4 ft 4 in x 7 ft 3 in
Located in New York, NY
Antique Kerman Tree Of Life Rug, Country of origin: Persia, Circa date: 1880
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Late 19th Century Persian Antique Kirman Rugs and Carpets

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Wool

Bobyrug’s pretty antique Kirman lavar rug
Located in Saint Ouen, FR
Very beautiful late 19th century Kirman Lavar rug with beautiful floral design and nice natural colours, entirely hand knotted with wool on cotton foundat...
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Late 19th Century Asian Antique Kirman Rugs and Carpets

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Wool, Cotton

Handmade Antique Kerman Persian Wool Rug With a Multicolor Rosette Motif
Located in Norwalk, CT
This piece is an antique from the 1920s. It features a blue, yellow, and green design on a rust field. The border has a rosette motif. This rug measures 6'6" x 9'9".
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20th Century Persian Kirman Rugs and Carpets

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Wool

Early 20th Century Persian Lavar Kirman Rug
Located in Chicago, IL
An incredible classic early 20th century Persian Lavar Kirman rug with a mesmerizing central medallion living in a field with densely woven floral and scrolling vines, and surrounded...
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Early 1900s Persian Antique Kirman Rugs and Carpets

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Wool

Antique Circa 1890 Blue Oversize Persian Kerman Rug, 11 11 x 18 1
Located in New York, NY
11'11 x 18'1. A fine Kerman Garden Design Rug. The intricate field divided into rows of nine individual designs within their own frame which are repeated within the overall pattern. ...
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19th Century Persian Antique Kirman Rugs and Carpets

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Wool

Antique Circa 1910 Taupe Kerman Wool Living Room Rug Hand Knotted 8 8 X 14 3
Located in New York, NY
8'8 X 14'3. A delicate pattern flows across an ivory field and into the border, giving this hand-woven Antique Kerman Persian rug a beautifully unified, elegant look. Colors: Taupe/b...
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20th Century Persian Kirman Rugs and Carpets

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Wool

Vintage Chinese Kerman Tree of Life Prayer Rug
Located in Dallas, TX
78697 Vintage Chinese Kerman Tree of Life Prayer Rug, 02'00 x 03'06. A Chinese Kerman Tree of Life Prayer rug is a type of hand knotted carpet that combines elements from both Chines...
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Mid-20th Century Chinese Kirman Rugs and Carpets

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Wool, Silk

Distressed Antique Persian Kerman Rug with Rustic Style
Located in Dallas, TX
53631 Distressed Antique Persian Kerman rug with Rustic style 09'05 x 12'09. Effortlessly chic with rustic sensibility, this hand knotted wool distressed antique Persian Kerman rug b...
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Early 20th Century Persian Kirman Rugs and Carpets

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Wool

Zabihi Collection Traditional Lavar Kerman Rug
Located in New York, NY
An early 20th century Persian Lavar Kerman traditional rug. Accents in wine, blue, green and brown Measures: 4'1" x 6'7" The province and city of Kerman in Central Persia conti...
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Early 20th Century Persian Kirman Rugs and Carpets

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Wool

Nazmiyal Collection Vintage Kerman Rug with Sapphire Field 10 4" x 14 10"
Located in New York, NY
Vintage Kerman Rug with Sapphire Field and Crimson Medallion, Origin: Persia, Circa Date: Vintage
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Mid-20th Century Persian Kirman Rugs and Carpets

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Wool

Bobyrug’s pretty antique Yazd rug
Located in Saint Ouen, FR
Beautiful late 19th century Yazd rug with nice floral design with stylized flowers, leaves and branches, and beautiful natural colours with a dark blue field and pink, red, yellow an...
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Late 19th Century Asian Antique Kirman Rugs and Carpets

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Wool, Cotton

Antique Persian fine Traditional Handwoven Luxury Wool Cream / Wine Rug
Located in Secaucus, NJ
Antique Persian fine Traditional Handwoven Luxury Wool Cream / Wine Rug. Size: 6' X 10'-1"
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20th Century Persian Kirman Rugs and Carpets

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Wool

Antique Persian Kerman Rug with Soft Pastel Colors and Decorative Elegance
Located in Dallas, TX
73996 Vintage Persian Kerman Rug with Rustic French Provincial Style, Persian Kirman Area Rug 08'09 X 12'06. From casual elegance to fresh and formal, relish the refinement in this hand-knotted wool vintage Persian Kerman rug (Kirman) rug. Its soft colors evoke an air of classic comfort with a timeless design aesthetic. A small central medallion takes centre stage in a field full of blossoms, sprigs and vines. Enclosed by a sky blue broken border that extends into the field. Immersed in Persian history and refinement, this elegant vintage Kirman rug...
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Early 20th Century Persian Kirman Rugs and Carpets

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Wool

Pretty vintage large Dorokhsh rug
Located in Saint Ouen, FR
Nice mid century large Dorokhsh rug with beautiful all over Herati design and nice colours with a white background and blue, pink, yellow and black on design, entirely hand knotted w...
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Mid-20th Century Asian Kirman Rugs and Carpets

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Wool, Cotton

Petite Early 20th Century Kirman Mat Rug
Located in Chicago, IL
A petite early 20th century Persian Kirman mat rug with a fantastic all-over multicolored pattern depicting myriad varieties of blossoming plants. The background is pale indigo, and ...
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1910s Asian Vintage Kirman Rugs and Carpets

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Wool

Signed Antique Persian Mashhad Carpet with Modern Style
Located in Dallas, TX
61355 Distressed Signed Antique Persian Vase Mashhad Rug, 09'05 x 12'00. This hand-knotted wool antique Persian Mashhad rug is a captivating representation of classic Persian artistr...
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Early 20th Century Persian Kirman Rugs and Carpets

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Wool

Vintage Red Persian Floral Kerman Carpet
Located in Dallas, TX
77718 Vintage Persian Kerman Rug, 10'00 x 12'10. Classic elegance meets regal charm in this vintage Persian Kerman rug. The intricate floral design and sophisticated color palette w...
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Late 20th Century Persian Kirman Rugs and Carpets

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Wool

Fine Antique Lavar Kirman Rug with Millefleurs Design
Located in Milan, IT
Sometimes referred to as Kirmanshah in the trade, rugs of this type are the finest nineteenth-century workshop weavings from the city of Kirman. This fine antique Lavar Kirman rug ex...
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Early 20th Century Azerbaijani Kirman Rugs and Carpets

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Wool

1920s Antique Kerman Handmade Wool Rug With Floral Medallion In Red
Located in Norwalk, CT
This Antique piece is a hand-knotted Persian Kerman rug with a texture and red field—Highlighted with red and blue accents in an all-over medallion floral pattern. This rug measures...
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20th Century Persian Kirman Rugs and Carpets

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Wool

Beautiful Antique Unusual Square Shape Finely Woven Persian Kirman Carpet
Located in New York, NY
Early 20th Century S.E. Persian Kirman Carpet, szie: 14' 5" x15' 5"
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Early 1900s Persian Antique Kirman Rugs and Carpets

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Wool

Blue Vintage Persian Kerman Erased Medallion Worn Wool Hand Knotted Cleaned Rug
Located in Carlstadt, NJ
This fabulous Hand-Knotted carpet has been created and designed for extra strength and durability. This rug has been handcrafted for weeks in the traditional method that is used to m...
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1940s Persian Vintage Kirman Rugs and Carpets

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Wool

1960s Vintage Kerman Shabby Chic Navy Blue Handmade Floral Wool Rug
Located in Norwalk, CT
This piece is an exquisite, hand-knotted Kerman rug from vintage Persian craftsmanship. Its shabby chic woolen texture and navy blue main body give it a distinct allure. Embellished ...
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Mid-20th Century Persian Kirman Rugs and Carpets

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Wool

Beautiful Vintage Indian Rug
Located in Saint Ouen, FR
Very nice and beautiful late 20th century Indian Punjab rug with a floral Kerman design and beautiful colors, finely hand knotted with wool velvet on cotton foundation.
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Late 20th Century Indian Kirman Rugs and Carpets

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Wool

Antique Persian Ivory Gold Blue Floral Kirman Rug 9 x 12 ft
Located in New York, NY
Kirman is an ancient city, with an incredible history going back over a thousand years. Marco Polo was one of the first westerners to view Kirman rugs. The city is located in the cen...
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1930s Persian Vintage Kirman Rugs and Carpets

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Wool

Bobyrug’s Wonderful Antique Kirman Rug
Located in Saint Ouen, FR
Exquisite late 19th-century rug featuring a captivating floral and central medallion design. Beautiful natural colors, including dark blue, yellow, blue, and red, meticulously hand-k...
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Late 19th Century Asian Antique Kirman Rugs and Carpets

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Wool

Multicolor Antique Persian Kerman Handmade Allover Wool Rug
Located in Norwalk, CT
Beautiful antique Kerman hand-knotted wool rug with a beige field. This Persian rug has multicolor accents in a gorgeous all-over medallion floral pattern design. This rug measure...
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20th Century Persian Kirman Rugs and Carpets

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Wool

Nazmiyal Collection Antique Persian Kerman Rug 14 ft 2 in x 23 ft 6 in
Located in New York, NY
Oversized Antique Kerman Rug, Country of origin: Persia, Circa date: 1920
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Early 20th Century Persian Kirman Rugs and Carpets

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Wool

Allover Motif Antique Hand Knotted Kerman Wool Rug in Brown
Located in Norwalk, CT
This piece is an antique from the 1920s, with a dark blue all-over design on a beige field. It features a wide double border with an intricate design. This rug measures 10'8'' x 13'...
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20th Century Persian Kirman Rugs and Carpets

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Wool

Zabihi Collection North Indian Floral Room Size Rug
Located in New York, NY
An early 20th century North Indian Kerman rug woven with silk sheen wool. Sparkling accents in pink, blue and raspberry on a brown colored field. Measures: 10'7'' x 13'6'' Unli...
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Early 20th Century Persian Kirman Rugs and Carpets

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Wool

Distressed Antique Persian Kerman Rug with the Ardabil Carpet Design
Located in Dallas, TX
60936 distressed antique Persian Kerman rug with The Ardabil Carpet design 09'10 x 13'02. Effortlessly chic and emanating coastal vibes with rustic sens...
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Early 20th Century Persian Kirman Rugs and Carpets

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Wool

Bobyrug’s Beautiful large antique Kirman rug
Located in Saint Ouen, FR
Nice large antique Kirman rug with beautiful floral design and nice colours , entirely and finely hand knotted with wool on cotton foundation
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Early 20th Century Asian Kirman Rugs and Carpets

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Wool, Cotton

Antique Lavar Kerman Carpet, circa 1900s
Located in New York, NY
Of lavar quality, this well-woven SE Persian urban carpet displays a pendanted charcoal medallion enclosing a 12-point ivory palmette Sub-medallion, all on the pale pistachio ground ...
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Early 1900s Persian Antique Kirman Rugs and Carpets

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Wool

Early 20th Century Persian Kirman Runner
Located in Chicago, IL
A striking early 20th century Persian Kirman runner with the best pattern in pattern containing myriad diamond medallions hidden amidst myriad flowers and scrolling vines, and surrou...
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1940s Persian Vintage Kirman Rugs and Carpets

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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 Rugs and Carpets

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Wool

Exquisite Aqua Green Antique Laver Kirman Millefleurs Rug
Located in Milan, IT
An extremely finely knotted Lavar Kirman rug of early vintage, distinguished by a rather unique aqua green background. The directional design is known as 'millefleurs' and consists o...
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1880s Azerbaijani Antique Kirman Rugs and Carpets

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Wool

Vintage Lahore Kashmir Wool Rug Pair of Bedside Rugs Blue Green Turquoise Beige
Located in Lohr, Bavaria, DE
A beautiful pair of vintage Lahore Kashmir bedside rugs in blue green turquoise beige, hand knotted wool and silk. Construction This pair of bedside rug...
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1960s Indian Vintage Kirman Rugs and Carpets

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Wool

Bobyrug’s pretty antique fine Tehran rug
Located in Saint Ouen, FR
Exquisite antique Tehran rug, meticulously handwoven in fine wool on a cotton foundation, dating back to the late 19th century. This masterpiece features beautifully stylized floral ...
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Late 19th Century Asian Antique Kirman Rugs and Carpets

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Wool, Cotton

Antique Persian Lavar Kerman Carpet, Ecru All-Over Field, Red Pink Borders
Located in New York, NY
This well-woven SE Persian urban carpet presents an ecru field with an all-over pattern in three discrete columns of small medallions, palmettes, vinery in several levels and various garden flowers, with a wide light palette including soft teal...
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1890s Persian Antique Kirman Rugs and Carpets

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Wool

1900s Antique Persian Kerman Tan Wool Rug Handmade Featuring an Allover Motif
Located in Norwalk, CT
This Persian Kerman wool rug from the late 20th century showcases a meticulously crafted all-over floral design in red and gray. It also features a beige-tan field. This rug measure...
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20th Century Persian Kirman Rugs and Carpets

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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: 12'2" × 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 Rugs and Carpets

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Wool

Antique Persian Light Green Floral Mahal Ziegler Area Rug
Located in New York, NY
Persian Mahal carpets have made quite a name for themselves among the weaving culture, since the 19th century. The sophisticated and quirky design of these beauties is what separates...
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1920s Persian Vintage Kirman Rugs and Carpets

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Wool, Cotton

Vintage Jewel-Tone Persian Floral Lavar Kerman Carpet, 11 02 x 14 05
Located in Dallas, TX
90015 Vintage Persian Lavar Kerman Rug, 11'02 x 14'05. This hand-knotted wool vintage Persian Lavar Kerman rug is an epitome of elegant sophistication, showcasing an allover botanica...
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Mid-20th Century Persian Kirman Rugs and Carpets

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Wool

Incredible Late 19th Century, Very Fine Lavar Kirman Rug
Located in Chicago, IL
An incredible late 19th century, Persian Lavar Kirman rug with a beautiful central floral medallion amidst a field of intensely woven field of flowers and vines. The border is comple...
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1880s Persian Antique Kirman Rugs and Carpets

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Wool

Kirman rugs and carpets for sale on 1stDibs.

Find a broad range of unique Kirman rugs and carpets 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 rugs and carpets 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 rugs and carpets 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 rugs and carpets, popular names associated with this style include Karastan, Modenese Gastone, Djoharian Design, and Hereke. 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 rugs and carpets 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 $12,000.

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