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
Vintage Persian Kerman Rug, circa 1940
Located in Secaucus, NJ
Vintage Persian Kerman rug, circa 1940. Although small in size this vintage Kerman rug incorporates a tremendous amount of detail in the composition with the floral elements repeated...
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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. Although small in size this vintage Kerman rug incorporates a tremendous amount of detail in the composition with the floral elements repeated...
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20th Century Persian Kirman Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool
Traditional Handwoven Vintage Persian Kerman Ivory / Blue
Located in Secaucus, NJ
Vintage Persian Kerman, circa 1940. This attractive oversized Kerman has an ivory ground enclosing a central floral design in soft pastel blues with a floral theme surrounding the ce...
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20th Century Persian Kirman Rugs and Carpets
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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 Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool
Vintage Persian Kerman Rug, circa 1940
Located in Secaucus, NJ
Vintage Persian Kerman rug, circa 1940. On a soft green ground sits a light floral filled medallion with the theme continued to surround the rug, an unusual small design encloses the...
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20th Century Persian Kirman Rugs and Carpets
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 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 soft yet subtle rug that combines soft colors with a detailed design the central green field with medallion encircled by rose colors with an...
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20th Century Persian Kirman Rugs and Carpets
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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 Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool
Vintage Oversize Persian Kerman Rug, circa 1940 7'11 x 20'7.
Located in Secaucus, NJ
Vintage oversize Persian Kerman rug, circa 1940. On a lovely red ground filled with flowers and vines surrounding a central medallion with a main border repeating the floral patterns. Size: 7'11 x...
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20th Century Persian Kirman Rugs and Carpets
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Wool
Vintage Persian Kirman Rug 9'7 x 19'7
Located in Secaucus, NJ
Vintage Persian Kirman rug. This exceptional rug with its unusual length and width will creates a dramatic entrance to any room setting. The soft green field encloses a central medal...
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20th Century Persian Kirman Rugs and Carpets
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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 Rugs and Carpets
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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 Rugs and Carpets
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 Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool
Vintage Oversize Persian Kerman Rug, circa 1940 11'7 x 19'8
Located in Secaucus, NJ
Vintage oversize Persian Kerman rug, circa 1940. This rug is a true work of art the amount of detail woven into this piece is quite amazin...
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20th Century Persian Kirman Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool
Vintage Persian Kirman Rug, circa 1940
Located in Secaucus, NJ
A delightful Kerman rug woven with exquisite detail, the red ground filled with weaving floral designs surrounding a central ivory and soft blue medallion bounded by a soft green mai...
Category
1940s Persian Vintage Kirman Rugs and Carpets
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 Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool
Fine Floral Antique Palace Size Persian Kerman Rug 19'7" x 41'
Located in New York, NY
Fine Floral Antique Palace Size Persian Kerman Rug, Country of Origin / Rug Type: Persian Rugs, Circa Date: 1920
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Late 19th Century Persian Antique Kirman Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool
Fine And Beautiful Floral Animal Design Antique Persian Kerman Rug 14'3" x 29'8"
Located in New York, NY
Extremely Fine And Beautiful Floral Animal Design Antique Persian Kerman Rug, Country of Origin / Rug Type: Antique Persian Rug, Circa: Late 19th Century
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Late 19th Century Persian Antique Kirman Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool
Midcentury Handmade Persian Yazd Large Carpet
Located in New York, NY
A vintage Persian Yazd large size carpet handmade during the mid-20th century.
Measures: 10' 10" x 15' 3".
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Mid-20th Century Persian Kirman Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool
Large Light Blue Antique Persian Kerman Rug. Size: 12 ft 10 in x 19 ft 7 in
Located in New York, NY
Beautiful blue color antique Persian Kerman carpet, country of origin: Persia, date circa 1900. Size: 12 ft 10 in x 19 ft 7 in (3.91 m x 5.97 m).
Category
Early 20th Century Persian Kirman Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool
1880 Antique Persian Lavar Kerman Rug
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.
Remodel your home with...
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1880s Persian Antique Kirman Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool
Zabihi Collection Exquisite Oversize Antique Persian Kerman Carpet
Located in New York, NY
1900 Persian Kerman Rug withe a exquisite all over floral design on a blue field. Peach, cream, caramel are the predominant accent colors too
Details
rug no. j3864
size 12' 5" x 18'...
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Early 20th Century Persian Kirman Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool
Large Size Fine Antique Persian Kerman Carpet 14'4" x 16'6"
Located in New York, NY
Large Size Fine Antique Persian Kerman Carpet, Country of Origin: Persia, Circa Date: 1900
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20th Century Persian Kirman Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool
Antique Subdued Kirman Rug 10'10 X 22'9
Located in New York, NY
Antique Subdued Kirman Rug 10'10 X 22'9. A soft and gentle design on an beige field which blends in with the border to create this hand woven Kerman rug from Persia.
Category
20th Century Persian Kirman Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool
Beautiful Antique Persian Kerman Carpet 13'10" x 20'
Located in New York, NY
Beautiful Antique Persian Kerman Carpet, Country of Origin: Persia, Circa Date: 1900
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Early 20th Century Persian Kirman Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool
Bobyrug’s 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
Materials
Wool, Cotton
Antique Rug Kirman Raver. Late 19th
Located in RÉDING, FR
Antique Kirman Laver (Raver) Late. 19th
Magnificent Kerman carpet known as Laver, circa 1880. Coming from a castle in Agenais.
Kerman is the largest city in southeastern Iran. It is...
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Late 19th Century Persian Antique Kirman Rugs and Carpets
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Wool
Antique Vintage Persian Ivory Floral Kirman Small Rug, c. 1930s
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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1920s Persian Vintage Kirman Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool
Antique Persian Kirman Handmade Wool Rug
Located in New York, NY
Fine Antique Persian Kirman midnight blue handmade wool rug
Size: 11'0" × 19'0" (335 × 579 cm)
An early 20th century Persian Kirman (Kerman) antique rug, the striated midnight blue f...
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Early 20th Century Persian Kirman Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool
Antique Rare Pictorial Biblical Rug
Located in New York, NY
Antique Rare Pictorial Biblical Rug
Size: 6'1" × 12'2" (185 × 370 cm)
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Late 19th Century Persian Antique Kirman Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool
Zabihi Collection Mid 19th Century Lavar Kerman Pictorial Rug
Located in New York, NY
Rare worn Mid 19th Century worn Persian Lavar Kerman with a pair of pictorial motif rugs that were woven together.
Measures: 2'5" x 3'9"
The province and city of Kerman in Central...
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Mid-19th Century Persian Antique Kirman Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool
Gorgeous Prayer Design Antique Persian Kerman Floral Rug 10'8" x 12'4"
Located in New York, NY
Gorgeous Prayer Design Antique Persian Kerman Floral Rug, Country of origin: Persian Rugs, Circa date: 1900
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20th Century Persian Kirman Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool
Bobyrug’s 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
Materials
Cotton, Wool
Antique Persian Kerman Carpet
Located in Dallas, TX
78750 Oversized Antique Persian Kerman Rug, 11'08 x 19'05. Oversized Persian Kerman rugs refer to large-scale rugs originating from the city of Kerman in Iran. These rugs are charact...
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Early 20th Century Persian Kirman Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool
Antique Persian Kermanshah/Laver Carpet, c-1880's, Extremally Fine
Located in Evanston, IL
Discover the allure of the Kermanshah or Laver Kerman rug, a Southeast Persian treasure that captures a pictorial narrative of the Qajar kingdom. These rugs originate from a rich tra...
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Late 19th Century Antique Kirman Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool
Antique Circa-1900 Floral Wool Persian Kirman Rug
Located in West Hollywood, CA
This antique, circa 1920, Persian Kirman rug features a sandy-yellow field with an overall design of horizontal rows of ivory vases each issuing dense light-blue, ivory and indigo-bl...
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Early 20th Century Persian Kirman Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool
Authentic Persian Kirman Handmade Wool Rug
Located in New York, NY
Authentic Persian Kirman handmade wool rug
Size: 4'9" × 7'0" (144 × 213 cm)
This antique circa 1900 Persian Kirman rug features floral abstractions and boteh shapes in shades of blue...
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Early 20th Century Persian Kirman Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool
Antique Indo-Kerman Carpet
Located in Closter, NJ
The city of Amritsar, in the Punjab region in northwest India, began producing carpets in the 19th Century when Kashmir was annexed by Maharaja Ranjit Singh. Kashmir was a major weav...
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Early 20th Century Indian Kirman Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool, Cotton
Beautiful Floral Antique Persian Kerman Rug 10'9" x 14'5"
Located in New York, NY
A Beautiful Floral Antique Persian Kerman Rug, country of origin: Persian Rugs, Circa date: 1880
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19th Century Persian Antique Kirman Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool
Antique Persian Kerman Rug, Quiet Luxury Meets Classic Elegance
Located in Dallas, TX
78761 Distressed Antique Persian Kerman Rug, 03'10 x 06'02. The legacy of Kerman rugs originates from the heart of south-central Iran, within the historic city of Kerman. This bustli...
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Early 20th Century Persian Kirman Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool
Antique Floral Persian Kirman Handmade Wool Rug
Located in New York, NY
Antique floral Persian Kirman handmade wool rug
Size: 6'10" × 9'9" (208 × 297 cm)
Since the 17th century, Kerman, also known as Kirman, has been one of the major and most renowned Pe...
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Mid-20th Century Persian Kirman Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool
Vintage Persian Kirman Rug
Located in Secaucus, NJ
The delightful powder blue ground complimented by the ivory and soft floral designs creates a rug that will sit so well in a wide selection of rooms.
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20th Century Persian Kirman Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool
Early 20th Century Persian Kirman Runner
Located in Chicago, IL
A beautiful early 20th century Persian Kirman runner with a sweet petite floral pattern woven in pinks, golds, oranges, and indigos set against a cream colored ground, and surrounded...
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1940s Persian Vintage Kirman Rugs and Carpets
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Wool
Antique Persian Kirman Rug
Located in New York, NY
Antique Persian Kirman Rug
Size: 10'5" × 18'0" (317 × 548 cm)
One of DLB’s exceptional early 20th century antique Persian Kirman hand-knotted wool rug. Its oriental design is having ...
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Early 20th Century Persian Kirman Rugs and Carpets
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Wool
Antique Persian Kirman Rug
Located in New York, NY
Antique Persian Kirman Rug
Size: 14'2" × 21'2" (431 × 645 cm)
An early 20th century Persian Kirman carpet, the faded green field having a rich pattern of enlarged palmettes, flower-h...
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Early 20th Century Persian Kirman Rugs and Carpets
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Wool
1880s Antique Persian Kerman Red Wool Rug Handmade Featuring a Rosette Motif
Located in Norwalk, CT
This Persian Kerman wool rug from the late 19th century showcases a meticulously crafted allover floral design in peach, green, and goldenrod. This antique rug features a raspberry r...
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Late 19th Century Persian Antique Kirman Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool
Persian Kirman Rug (Size Adjusted)
Located in New York, NY
Persian Kirman Rug (Size Adjusted)
Size: 10'10" × 13'4" (330 × 406 cm)
An early 20th century Persian Kirman garden carpet size adjusted. The abrashed light blue field having a dense ...
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Early 20th Century Persian Kirman Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool
19th Century Persian Kirman Botanic Red, Green and Beige Handwoven Wool Rug
Located in New York, NY
19th century Persian Kirman botanic red, green and beige handwoven wool rug
Size: 4'0" × 6'3" (121 × 190 cm)
This circa 1880 antique Persian Kirman rug features a strikingly detailed...
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Late 19th Century Persian Antique Kirman Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool
Antique Persian Kirman Oriental Handmade Wool Rug
Located in New York, NY
Persian Kirman oriental handmade wool rug
Size: 15'2" × 24'0" (462 × 731 cm)
circa: 1920.
Kerman rugs (also known as Kirman rugs) are a perfect choice for all seeking truly high-end ...
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Early 20th Century Persian Kirman Rugs and Carpets
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Wool
Antique Persian Kirman Rug
Located in New York, NY
Antique Persian Kirman rug
Size: 10'10" × 18'0" (330 × 548 cm)
A hand-knotted wool antique Persian Kirman rug dating back to 1930. The main field features a grid of enlarged flowers,...
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Mid-20th Century Persian Kirman Rugs and Carpets
Materials
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
Materials
Wool, Cotton
Zabihi Collection White Blue Antique Persian Kerman Carpet
Located in New York, NY
An early 20th-century all over Formal design Persian Kerman-size rug in white, blue, and gold outlined by a thin navy border
Measures: 9'3'' x 12'2''.
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Early 20th Century Persian Kirman Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool
Antique Persian Kirman Rug
Located in New York, NY
Antique Persian Kirman rug
Size: 13'5" × 17'9" (408 × 541 cm)
A hand knotted wool antique Persian Kirman (Kerman) rug dating back to circa 1900. It displays the light pink field with...
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Early 20th Century Persian Kirman Rugs and Carpets
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Wool
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
Materials
Wool
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 Rugs and Carpets
Materials
Wool
Antique Persian Kermanshah/Laver Carpet, c-1880's, A sign rug
Located in Evanston, IL
Discover the allure of the Kermanshah or Laver Kerman rug, a Southeast Persian treasure that captures a pictorial narrative of the Qajar kingdom. These rugs originate from a rich tradition dating back to the 16th century Safavid dynasty, marking Kerman as a significant Persian rug weaving center, alongside Tabriz and Kashan.
Laver Kirman antique Persian rugs are distinguished by their uniquely soft and delicate color palette, infused with a European elegance. Crafted during the late 19th century, this 10'10" x 15'4" beauty showcases a central medallion adorned with a harmonious array of multi-colors, creating a versatile piece suitable for various rooms. Signed by order of Tashian Bakhtiar.
In fair condition considering its age, this Kermanshah carpet exhibits wear consistent with its historical use. Owning a Laver Kirman rug...
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Late 19th Century Antique Kirman Rugs and Carpets
Materials
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
Materials
Wool, Cotton
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
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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