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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
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 Rugs and Carpets

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Wool, Cotton

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 )
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1870s Persian Antique Kirman Rugs and Carpets

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Wool

Early 20th Century Persian Kirman Carpet ( 12 x 19 10" - 365 x 605 )
Located in New York, NY
Early 20th Century Persian Kirman Carpet ( 12' x 19'10" - 365 x 605 )
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1920s Persian Vintage Kirman Rugs and Carpets

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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 )
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1910s Persian Vintage Kirman Rugs and Carpets

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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 Rugs and Carpets

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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 Rugs and Carpets

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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 Rugs and Carpets

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Wool, Cotton

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...
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19th Century Asian Antique Kirman Rugs and Carpets

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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 ...
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Mid-20th Century Asian Kirman Rugs and Carpets

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Wool, Cotton

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 Rugs and Carpets

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Wool

Antique Persian Lavar Kerman Rug with All-Over Floral Design In Jewel Tones
Located in Atlanta, GA
Antique Persian Lavar Kerman Rug with All-Over Floral Design In Jewel Tones. Keivan Woven Arts / rug A-0702, country of origin / type: Iran / Lavar Kerman, circa 1910 Measures: 9' x...
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Early 20th Century Persian Kirman Rugs and Carpets

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Wool

Early 20th Century Persian Kerman Carpet
Located in New York, NY
Of finely-woven "Lavar" quality, this SE Persian city carpet displays a barbed and pendanted tall lozengoid ivory medallion with a four-palmette pendant sub-medallion, all on a navy ...
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1910s Persian Vintage Kirman Rugs and Carpets

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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 Rugs and Carpets

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Wool, Cotton

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 Rugs and Carpets

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Wool

Antique Soft Red Anatolian Sivas Rug with Botanical Pattern
Located in Milan, IT
A very finely knotted antique Sivas rug distinguished by an all-over pattern of generously drawn botanical motifs, elegantly spaced over a soft red background. The overall palette is...
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Late 19th Century Turkish Antique Kirman Rugs and Carpets

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Wool

Beautiful Antique Silk Persian Kerman Textile 2 x 2
Located in New York, NY
Beautiful Antique Silk Persian Kerman Textile, Country of Origin / Rug Type: Persian Rug, Circa Date: Early 20th Century
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Early 20th Century Persian Kirman Rugs and Carpets

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Silk

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 Rugs and Carpets

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Wool

Antique Kerman Runner
Located in New York, NY
This ivory ground southeast Persian city runner presents a close pattern of vines, tiny leaves and miniature flowers. The green border displays leafy ...
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1930s Persian Vintage Kirman Rugs and Carpets

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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 Rugs and Carpets

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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)  
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Early 20th Century Persian Kirman Rugs and Carpets

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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 Rugs and Carpets

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Wool

Late 19th Century Antique Lavar Kerman Rug Squarish Ivory 10 9"x12 Medallion
Located in Carlstadt, NJ
This is a genuine hand knotted oriental rug. It is not hand tufted or machine made rug. Our entire inventory is made of either hand knotted or handwoven rugs. Bring life to your hom...
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Late 19th Century Persian Antique Kirman Rugs and Carpets

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Wool

1890 Antique Persian Kermanshah Rug, Even Wear, Majestic Garden
Located in Carlstadt, NJ
This is a genuine hand knotted oriental rug. It is not hand tufted or machine made rug. Our entire inventory is made of either hand knotted or handwoven rugs. Start a new room with this superb antique carpet. This handcrafted Persian Kerman, is an authentic Shah good condition even wear hand knotted oriental rug. This rare piece has been knotted for months and months in the centuries old traditional weaving craftsmanship techniques by expert artisans. Foundation: Cotton Pile: Wool Exact field color...
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1890s Persian Antique Kirman Rugs and Carpets

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Wool

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 Rugs and Carpets

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Wool

Vintage Persian Bijar Rug, Sofreh Aghd Wedding Runner
Located in Dallas, TX
78959 Vintage Persian Bijar Rug Runner, 01'11 x 07'11. This hand-knotted wool vintage Persian Bijar rug runner is a captivating example of traditional Persian craftsmanship, filled w...
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Mid-20th Century Persian Kirman Rugs and Carpets

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Wool

Antique Wool Rug Persian Kerman featuring a Medallion Floral Motif
Located in Norwalk, CT
This Persian Kerman wool rug from the early 1900s showcases a meticulously crafted allover floral design in blue and goldenrod. This antique rug features a raspberry red field. This...
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20th Century Persian Kirman Rugs and Carpets

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Wool

Persian Antique Silk Kerman Horse Cover 3 x 3 1"
Located in New York, NY
Persian Antique Silk Kerman Horse Cover, Country of Origin: Persia, Circa Date: Late 19th century
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Late 19th Century Persian Antique Kirman Rugs and Carpets

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Silk

1900s Antique Wool Rug Persian Kerman featuring an Allover Floral Design
Located in Norwalk, CT
This Persian Kerman wool rug, dating back to the early 1900s, showcases a meticulously crafted allover floral design in blue. This exquisite antique rug carries a rich historical val...
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20th Century Persian Kirman Rugs and Carpets

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Wool

Allover Floral Designed Wool Rug Antique Persian Kerman from The 1900s
Located in Norwalk, CT
This exquisite wool rug from Kerman is hand-knotted and features a charming antique finish. The carpet has a warm brown color and a stunning all-over rosette pattern. Hints of rich b...
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20th Century Persian Kirman Rugs and Carpets

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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 Rugs and Carpets

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Wool

1910s Antique Kerman Persian Wool Rug with Multicolor Rosette Motif
Located in Norwalk, CT
This exquisite, hand-knotted wool rug from Kerman boasts a charming antique finish. The rug's warm beige-tan color field is adorned with a stunning, all-over rosette pattern, highlig...
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20th Century Persian Kirman Rugs and Carpets

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Wool

Vintage Persian Floral Silk Qum Area Rug
Located in Dallas, TX
78903 Vintage Persian Silk Qum Rug, 05'02 x 08'01. Immerse yourself in the opulent beauty of this hand-knotted vintage Persian silk Qum rug, a true testament to the art of Persian cr...
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Late 20th Century Persian Kirman Rugs and Carpets

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Silk

Vintage Persian Kerman Carpet
Located in Dallas, TX
75019 Vintage Persian Kerman Rug, 02'06 x 06'08. This hand-knotted wool vintage Persian Kerman rug runner is a captivating piece that effortlessly combines elegance and charm. The se...
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Late 20th Century Persian Kirman Rugs and Carpets

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Wool

Antique Persian Paisley Kerman Rug 1 9" x 1 4"
Located in New York, NY
Antique Persian Paisley Kerman Rug, Country of Origin: Persia, Circa Date: Final Quarter of the Nineteenth Century
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Late 19th Century Persian Antique Kirman Rugs and Carpets

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Wool

Bobyrug’s Majestic Large Fine Kirman Rug
Located in Saint Ouen, FR
Wonderful and luxurious antique large rug with nice floral and decorative design and beautiful natural colors, entirely and very finely hand knotted ...
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Late 19th Century Asian Antique Kirman Rugs and Carpets

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Wool, Cotton

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 Rugs and Carpets

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Wool

Bobyrug’s Little Square Kerman Vintage Rug
Located in Saint Ouen, FR
Beautiful rug in square shape with a floral design and a central medallion and blue field with yellow, brown and pink, entirely hand knotted with wool velvet on cotton foundation. ✨...
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Mid-20th Century Central Asian Kirman Rugs and Carpets

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Wool, Cotton

Antique Little Dorokhsh Rug
Located in Saint Ouen, FR
Beautiful late 19th century rug with a central medallion design and beautiful natural colors with blue, red and pink, entirely hand knotted with wool velvet on cotton foundation.
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Late 19th Century Asian Antique Kirman Rugs and Carpets

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Wool

Beautiful Light Vintage Mood Rug
Located in Saint Ouen, FR
Beautiful mid-20th century rug with beautiful floral design with a central medallion and nice colors with beige field, red, blue, green, orange, purple and pink, entirely hand knotte...
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Mid-20th Century Central Asian Kirman Rugs and Carpets

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Wool

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 Rugs and Carpets

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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 Rugs and Carpets

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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 Rugs and Carpets

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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 Rugs and Carpets

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Wool

1880 s Antique Persian Kerman Handmade Wool Rug with Multicolor Medallion Design
Located in Norwalk, CT
Beautiful antique Kerman hand-knotted wool rug with a burgundy color field. This Persian rug has multicolor accents in a gorgeous all-over medallion floral design. This rug measur...
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Late 19th Century Persian Antique Kirman Rugs and Carpets

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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 Rugs and Carpets

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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 Rugs and Carpets

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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 Rugs and Carpets

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Wool

Antique Kerman Handmade Allover Beige Persian Wool Rug
Located in Norwalk, CT
Beautiful antique Kerman hand-knotted wool rug with a beige field. This Persian rug has blue accents in a gorgeous all-over floral pattern design. This rug measures: 9'8" x 12'3"....
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20th Century Persian Kirman Rugs and Carpets

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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 Rugs and Carpets

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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 Rugs and Carpets

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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 Rugs and Carpets

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Antique 1890s Persian Kermanshah Rug, Wool, 9 x 12
Located in New York, NY
This Persian Kermanshah carpet circa 1890 consists of a handspun, hand-knotted wool pile, cotton warp and thread, and natural vegetable dyes. The size is 9'2" x 12'8", and it is in e...
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19th Century Persian Antique Kirman Rugs and Carpets

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Wool

Pair of Antique Persian Kerman Rugs. 4 ft 3 in x 6 ft 6 in
Located in New York, NY
Fine Quality Pair Of Classic Floral Vase Design Antique Persian Kerman Rugs, Country of Origin: Persia, Circa date: 1900. Size: 4 ft 3 in x 6 ft 6 in (1.3 m x 1.98 m)
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20th Century Persian Kirman Rugs and Carpets

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Doris Leslie Blau Authentic Persian Kirman Handmade Wool Rug
Located in New York, NY
Authentic Persian Kirman handmade wool rug Size: 10'10" × 19'8" (330 × 599 cm) An early 20th century Persian Kerman rug the steel blue field with a large palmette, rosette and flower...
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Early 20th Century Persian Kirman Rugs and Carpets

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Antique Kerman Handmade Beige Persian Wool Rug with Allover Floral Pattern
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 floral pattern design. This rug measures: 15'10" ...
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20th Century Persian Kirman Rugs and Carpets

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Wool

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

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Doris Leslie Blau Antique Persian Kirman Handmade Wool Rug
Located in New York, NY
Antique Persian Kirman handmade wool rug Size: 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 Rugs and Carpets

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Antique Kerman Blue Handmade Persian Designed Wool Rug
Located in Norwalk, CT
Beautiful antique Kerman hand-knotted wool rug with a navy blue field. This Persian rug has a beige frame and tan accents in a gorgeous all-over rosette pattern design. This rug m...
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20th Century Persian Kirman Rugs and Carpets

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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 Rugs and Carpets

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Doris Leslie Blau Antique Persian Kirman Handmade Wool Rug
Located in New York, NY
Antique Persian kirman handmade wool rug Size: 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 Rugs and Carpets

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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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