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Vintage Bulgarian Kerman Design Square Carpet
Vintage Bulgarian Kerman Design Square Carpet

Vintage Bulgarian Kerman Design Square Carpet

Located in Katonah, NY

proportion. Colors and shades include: Bubblegum pink, ivory, dusty gold, seafoam green, powder blue, sky

Category

Vintage 1950s Bulgarian Other Persian Rugs

Materials

Wool, Cotton

Vintage Fine Bulgarian Kerman Design Carpet
Vintage Fine Bulgarian Kerman Design Carpet

Vintage Fine Bulgarian Kerman Design Carpet

Located in Katonah, NY

unique type and variety. Colors and shades include: Ivory, powder blue, saffron yellow, beige, sand, gold

Category

Mid-20th Century Bulgarian Other Persian Rugs

Materials

Wool, Cotton

Antique Turkish Hand-Knotted Kerman Wool Area Rug 7x12 Ivory
Antique Turkish Hand-Knotted Kerman Wool Area Rug 7x12 Ivory

Antique Turkish Hand-Knotted Kerman Wool Area Rug 7x12 Ivory

Located in Los Gatos, CA

, ivory, and sky blue — rendered at a fineness of detail that speaks immediately of the extraordinary knot

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Tribal Turkish Rugs

Materials

Wool

Ivory Distressed Look Worn Wool Hand Knotted Vintage Persian Kerman Rug
Ivory Distressed Look Worn Wool Hand Knotted Vintage Persian Kerman Rug

Ivory Distressed Look Worn Wool Hand Knotted Vintage Persian Kerman Rug

Located in Carlstadt, NJ

This fabulous hand-knotted carpet has been created and designed for extra strength and durability

Category

Vintage 1960s Pakistani Medieval More Carpets

Materials

Wool

Hand Knotted, Ivory, Vintage, Persian Kerman, Distressed Look, Worn Wool Rug
Hand Knotted, Ivory, Vintage, Persian Kerman, Distressed Look, Worn Wool Rug

Hand Knotted, Ivory, Vintage, Persian Kerman, Distressed Look, Worn Wool Rug

Located in Carlstadt, NJ

This fabulous Hand-Knotted carpet has been created and designed for extra strength and durability

Category

Vintage 1960s Pakistani Medieval More Carpets

Materials

Wool

Ivory Worn Wool Hand Knotted Distressed Look Vintage Persian Kerman Rug
Ivory Worn Wool Hand Knotted Distressed Look Vintage Persian Kerman Rug

Ivory Worn Wool Hand Knotted Distressed Look Vintage Persian Kerman Rug

Located in Carlstadt, NJ

in Feet and Inches : 8'1" x 10'9" Main Rug Color : Ivory Rug Border Color : Navy Blue Other Colors

Category

Vintage 1960s Pakistani Medieval More Carpets

Materials

Wool

Hand Knotted, Ivory, Vintage Persian Kerman, Distressed Look, Worn Wool Rug
Hand Knotted, Ivory, Vintage Persian Kerman, Distressed Look, Worn Wool Rug

Hand Knotted, Ivory, Vintage Persian Kerman, Distressed Look, Worn Wool Rug

Located in Carlstadt, NJ

in Feet and Inches : 6'6" x 9'7" Main Rug Color : Ivory Rug Border Color : Blue Other Colors of

Category

Vintage 1960s Pakistani Medieval More Carpets

Materials

Wool

13'5"x19'8" Ivory Antique Persian Kerman Hand Knotted Pure Wool Oversized Rug
13'5"x19'8" Ivory Antique Persian Kerman Hand Knotted Pure Wool Oversized Rug

13'5"x19'8" Ivory Antique Persian Kerman Hand Knotted Pure Wool Oversized Rug

Located in Carlstadt, NJ

Style: Traditional Primary color: Ivory Secondary colors: Maroon Red, Green, Blue, Astros Navy Blue

Category

Antique 1880s Pakistani Medieval Persian Rugs

Materials

Wool

Late 19th Century Antique Lavar Kerman Rug Squarish Ivory 10'9"x12' Medallion
Late 19th Century Antique Lavar Kerman Rug Squarish Ivory 10'9"x12' Medallion

Late 19th Century Antique Lavar Kerman Rug Squarish Ivory 10'9"x12' Medallion

Located in Carlstadt, NJ

antique carpet. This handcrafted Lavar Kerman natural, is an authentic cranberry dyes oriental rug. This

Category

Antique Late 19th Century Pakistani Kirman Persian Rugs

Materials

Wool

Navy Blue Hand Knotted Vintage Persian Kerman Worn Wool Distressed Rug
Navy Blue Hand Knotted Vintage Persian Kerman Worn Wool Distressed Rug

Navy Blue Hand Knotted Vintage Persian Kerman Worn Wool Distressed Rug

Located in Carlstadt, NJ

This fabulous Hand-Knotted carpet has been created and designed for extra strength and durability

Category

Vintage 1960s Pakistani Medieval More Carpets

Materials

Wool

9'x12' Blue Hand Knotted Distressed Look, Worn Wool Old Persian Kerman Rug
9'x12' Blue Hand Knotted Distressed Look, Worn Wool Old Persian Kerman Rug

9'x12' Blue Hand Knotted Distressed Look, Worn Wool Old Persian Kerman Rug

Located in Carlstadt, NJ

This is a truly genuine one-of-a-kind Light Blue Worn Wool, Cropped Thin, Hand Knotted Distressed

Category

Vintage 1960s Turkish Kirman More Carpets

Materials

Wool

Antique Kerman Rug floral lattice in soft rose and sky
Antique Kerman Rug floral lattice in soft rose and sky

Antique Kerman Rug floral lattice in soft rose and sky

Located in New York, NY

a faded sky blue field, accented by delicate rose, ivory, and cocoa tones. The design is gracefully

Category

Late 20th Century Persian Rugs

Materials

Wool

Light Blue Old Persian Kerman Hand Knotted Cropped Thin Worn Wool Rug
Light Blue Old Persian Kerman Hand Knotted Cropped Thin Worn Wool Rug

Light Blue Old Persian Kerman Hand Knotted Cropped Thin Worn Wool Rug

Located in Carlstadt, NJ

This fabulous hand-knotted carpet has been created and designed for extra strength and durability

Category

Vintage 1960s Pakistani Medieval More Carpets

Materials

Wool

Light Blue Hand Knotted Worn Wool Distressed Look Vintage Persian Kerman Rug
Light Blue Hand Knotted Worn Wool Distressed Look Vintage Persian Kerman Rug

Light Blue Hand Knotted Worn Wool Distressed Look Vintage Persian Kerman Rug

Located in Carlstadt, NJ

This fabulous Hand-Knotted carpet has been created and designed for extra strength and durability

Category

Vintage 1960s Pakistani Medieval More Carpets

Materials

Wool

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Fine Blue and Ivory Lavar Kerman Runner
Fine Blue and Ivory Lavar Kerman Runner

Fine Blue and Ivory Lavar Kerman Runner

Unavailable

W 30 in L 126 in

Fine Blue and Ivory Lavar Kerman Runner

Located in Northridge, CA

Fine blue and ivory Lavar Kerman runner 2010 (new/ unused) Measures: 2' 6" x 10' 6" Hand

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Persian Persian Rugs

Materials

Wool

Room Size Vintage Distressed Hand Knotted Wool Ivory, Blue Persian Kerman Rug
Room Size Vintage Distressed Hand Knotted Wool Ivory, Blue Persian Kerman Rug

Room Size Vintage Distressed Hand Knotted Wool Ivory, Blue Persian Kerman Rug

Located in Atlanta, GA

foundation in ivory and medium blue color. It has a traditional open field design with a large medallion

Category

Mid-20th Century Persian Kirman Persian Rugs

Materials

Wool

Handwoven Antique Persian Kerman Rug, circa 1960 in Blue with Rose and Gold
Handwoven Antique Persian Kerman Rug, circa 1960 in Blue with Rose and Gold

Handwoven Antique Persian Kerman Rug, circa 1960 in Blue with Rose and Gold

Located in Dallas, TX

Antique handwoven Persian Kerman rug. The solid blue shaded field has a large oval shaped medallion

Category

Vintage 1960s Persian Other Persian Rugs

Materials

Wool

Antique Royal Blue Persian Lavar Kerman Rug, circa 1940 - FREE SHIPPING
Antique Royal Blue Persian Lavar Kerman Rug, circa 1940 - FREE SHIPPING

Antique Royal Blue Persian Lavar Kerman Rug, circa 1940 - FREE SHIPPING

Located in Dallas, TX

blue, pistachio, pale rose, sage and ivory. Created from 100% wool by the artisans of Iran, circa 1940.    

Category

Vintage 1940s Persian Other Persian Rugs

Materials

Wool

Antique Laver Kerman Persian Oriental Rug
Antique Laver Kerman Persian Oriental Rug

Antique Laver Kerman Persian Oriental Rug

Unavailable

W 117 in L 174 in

Antique Laver Kerman Persian Oriental Rug

Located in Sarasota, FL

This circa 1880 antique Laver Kerman Persian Oriental Rug (INV 5927) measures 9’9” X 14’6” (301 x

Category

Antique 1880s Persian Persian Rugs

Materials

Wool

Persian Kerman Area Rug, over 250 KPSI
Persian Kerman Area Rug, over 250 KPSI

Persian Kerman Area Rug, over 250 KPSI

Unavailable

W 118 in L 164 in

Persian Kerman Area Rug, over 250 KPSI

Located in Northridge, CA

, cotton foundation. Over 250 KPSI. Field: Ivory Border: Dusty-rose Accent: Navy-blue, Royal-Blue, Cherry

Category

Mid-20th Century Persian Persian Rugs

Materials

Wool

Vintage Persian Kerman Area Rug, circa 1970
Vintage Persian Kerman Area Rug, circa 1970

Vintage Persian Kerman Area Rug, circa 1970

Located in Northridge, CA

cotton foundation. Field: Ivory Border color: Light-Blue Accent color: Red, Light-Green, Navy-Blue

Category

Late 20th Century Persian Persian Rugs

Materials

Wool

Handwoven Antique Persian Lavar Kerman Rug, circa 1940
Handwoven Antique Persian Lavar Kerman Rug, circa 1940

Handwoven Antique Persian Lavar Kerman Rug, circa 1940

Located in Dallas, TX

design on a gold colored field and antique blue border accented in shades of ivory, brown, amber, peach

Category

Vintage 1940s Persian Other Persian Rugs

Materials

Wool

Antique Persian Kerman Rug
Antique Persian Kerman Rug

Antique Persian Kerman Rug

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W 105 in L 216 in

Antique Persian Kerman Rug

By Kerman

Located in New York, NY

of Kerman rugs are also extremely varied. It ranges from example which emphasize ivory, blue, and

Category

Early 20th Century Persian Kirman Persian Rugs

Materials

Wool

Large Antique Persian Kerman Rug
Large Antique Persian Kerman Rug

Large Antique Persian Kerman Rug

By Kerman

Located in New York, NY

Kerman rugs are extremely varied and it ranges from examples which emphasize ivory, blue, and magenta rug

Category

Early 20th Century Persian Kirman Persian Rugs

Materials

Wool

Tree of Life Design Kerman Rug
Tree of Life Design Kerman Rug

Tree of Life Design Kerman Rug

By Kerman

Located in New York, NY

palettes of Kerman rugs are extremely varied and it ranges from examples which emphasize ivory, blue, and

Category

Antique Late 19th Century Persian Kirman Persian Rugs

Materials

Wool

Antique Persian Silk Prayer Kerman Rug
Antique Persian Silk Prayer Kerman Rug

Antique Persian Silk Prayer Kerman Rug

By Kerman

Located in New York, NY

Antique Persian Kerman Rug, Persia, c. 1900 - This comely antique rug of Kerman origin is

Category

Early 20th Century Persian Persian Rugs

Materials

Silk

Antique Ivory Background Oversized Persian Kerman Carpet
Antique Ivory Background Oversized Persian Kerman Carpet

Antique Ivory Background Oversized Persian Kerman Carpet

Located in New York, NY

Antique Persian Kerman rug, Persia, circa 1920 - Here is an impressive antique Oriental rug - an

Category

Early 20th Century Persian Kirman Persian Rugs

Materials

Wool

Antique Kerman Carpet
Antique Kerman Carpet

Antique Kerman Carpet

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W 296 in L 145 in

Antique Kerman Carpet

Located in New York, NY

, Kerman has been a major center for the production of high-quality carpets. The so-called Vase Carpets of

Category

Early 20th Century Persian Persian Rugs

Materials

Wool

Antique Persian Kerman Carpet

Antique Persian Kerman Carpet

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W 162 in L 132 in

Antique Persian Kerman Carpet

Located in New York, NY

exquisite example is descended from the classical Kerman ‘vase carpets,’ with its allover design of lush

Category

Antique 19th Century Persian Persian Rugs

Materials

Wool

19th Century Oversize Persian Kerman Lavar in Burgundy, Ivory, Blue
19th Century Oversize Persian Kerman Lavar in Burgundy, Ivory, Blue

19th Century Oversize Persian Kerman Lavar in Burgundy, Ivory, Blue

Located in Barrington, IL

palette of luminous ivory, rich rust red, and serene blue. This piece is particularly captivating due to

Category

Antique Late 19th Century Persian Persian Rugs

Materials

Wool, Cotton

Antique Ivory and Blue Persian Tabriz Carpet, circa 1930s
Antique Ivory and Blue Persian Tabriz Carpet, circa 1930s

Antique Ivory and Blue Persian Tabriz Carpet, circa 1930s

Located in New York, NY

A NW Persian city carpet with a Kerman touch in the one-way angular petal palmette pattern within a

Category

Vintage 1930s Persian Tabriz Persian Rugs

Materials

Wool

Antique Kerman Carpet circa 1920s
Antique Kerman Carpet circa 1920s

Antique Kerman Carpet circa 1920s

Located in New York, NY

The old ivory field is neatly covered by a classically-derived all-over pattern of medium size

Category

Early 20th Century Indian Kirman Indian Rugs

Materials

Wool

Antique Persian Kerman Carpet, circa 1880
Antique Persian Kerman Carpet, circa 1880

Antique Persian Kerman Carpet, circa 1880

Located in New York, NY

century, Kerman once again emerged as a producer of the finest carpets in the best Persian tradition

Category

Antique 19th Century Persian Kirman Persian Rugs

Materials

Wool

Tree Field Kerman Carpet, circa 1930s
Tree Field Kerman Carpet, circa 1930s

Tree Field Kerman Carpet, circa 1930s

Located in New York, NY

this SE Persian urban carpet. The abrashed royal blue border displays cypresses alternating with more

Category

Vintage 1930s Persian Kirman Persian Rugs

Materials

Wool

Early 20th Century Ivory Kerman Handmade Wool Rug
Early 20th Century Ivory Kerman Handmade Wool Rug

Early 20th Century Ivory Kerman Handmade Wool Rug

Located in Norwalk, CT

Beautiful Antique Kerman oversized Hand-knotted Wool rug with the ivory Distressed field. This

Category

Vintage 1930s Asian Kirman Persian Rugs

Materials

Wool

Large Blue Antique Kerman Rug
Large Blue Antique Kerman Rug

Large Blue Antique Kerman Rug

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W 139 in L 225 in

Large Blue Antique Kerman Rug

Located in New York, NY

of Kerman rugs are extremely varied and it ranges from examples which emphasize ivory, blue, and

Category

Early 20th Century Persian Kirman Persian Rugs

Materials

Wool

Light Blue Antique Persian Kerman Rug
Light Blue Antique Persian Kerman Rug

Light Blue Antique Persian Kerman Rug

Located in New York, NY

Kerman rugs are extremely varied and it ranges from examples which emphasize ivory, blue, and magenta

Category

Early 20th Century Persian Kirman Persian Rugs

Materials

Wool

Fine Antique Persian Kerman Tree of Life Design Carpet
Fine Antique Persian Kerman Tree of Life Design Carpet

Fine Antique Persian Kerman Tree of Life Design Carpet

Located in New York, NY

ivory, blue, and magenta tones to those with a more golden, saffron cast. Kerman is a city and as

Category

Early 20th Century Persian Kirman Persian Rugs

Materials

Wool

Antique Kerman Carpet Woven By - Master Aboul Ghasem Kermani

Antique Kerman Carpet Woven By - Master Aboul Ghasem Kermani

Located in New York, NY

later nineteenth century, Kerman once again emerged as a producer of the finest carpets in the best

Category

Antique 19th Century Persian Persian Rugs

Materials

Wool

Mid-20th Century Handmade Persian Kerman Room Size Carpet
Mid-20th Century Handmade Persian Kerman Room Size Carpet

Mid-20th Century Handmade Persian Kerman Room Size Carpet

Located in New York, NY

A vintage Persian Kerman room size carpet handmade during the mid-20th century. Measures: 9' 8

Category

Mid-20th Century Persian Art Deco Persian Rugs

Materials

Wool

Blue Overdyed Vintage and Worn Down Persian Kerman Pure Wool Hand Knotted
Blue Overdyed Vintage and Worn Down Persian Kerman Pure Wool Hand Knotted

Blue Overdyed Vintage and Worn Down Persian Kerman Pure Wool Hand Knotted

Located in Carlstadt, NJ

Rug border color: No border Other colors of the rug: Navy blue, green, charcoal black and ivory Rug

Category

Vintage 1970s Asian Medieval More Carpets

Materials

Wool

Antique Kerman Rug

Antique Kerman Rug

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W 241 in L 171 in

Antique Kerman Rug

Located in New York, NY

Kerman rugs are also extremely varied. It ranges from example which emphasize ivory, blue, and magenta

Category

Antique 19th Century Persian Persian Rugs

Materials

Wool

Antique Kerman Rug

Antique Kerman Rug

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W 128 in L 108 in

Antique Kerman Rug

Located in New York, NY

Kerman rugs are extremely varied and it ranges from examples which emphasize ivory, blue, and magenta

Category

Early 20th Century Persian Persian Rugs

Materials

Wool

Persian Lavar Kerman

Persian Lavar Kerman

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W 154 in L 107 in

Persian Lavar Kerman

Located in Norwalk, CT

complemented well with its ivory and blue frame border. The floral shapes are accented in green, ivory, pink

Category

Persian Persian Rugs

Materials

Wool

Antique Kerman Rug

Antique Kerman Rug

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W 138 in L 192 in

Antique Kerman Rug

Located in New York, NY

The beauty of classical Persian carpets comes alive on this lush antique Kerman. Here a sinuous

Category

Early 20th Century Persian Kirman Persian Rugs

Materials

Wool

Antique Kerman Persian Rug
Antique Kerman Persian Rug

Antique Kerman Persian Rug

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W 310 in L 186 in

Antique Kerman Persian Rug

Located in New York, NY

Kerman rugs are also extremely varied. It ranges from example which emphasize ivory, blue, and magenta

Category

Antique 19th Century Persian Persian Rugs

Materials

Wool

Antique Millefleurs Design Kerman
Antique Millefleurs Design Kerman

Antique Millefleurs Design Kerman

Located in New York, NY

into high gear in the later 19th century, Kerman once again emerged as a producer of the finest carpets

Category

Antique 19th Century Persian Kirman Persian Rugs

Materials

Wool

Antique Kerman Persian Rug
Antique Kerman Persian Rug

Antique Kerman Persian Rug

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W 270 in L 178 in

Antique Kerman Persian Rug

Located in New York, NY

This antique carpet from Kerman features precision, detail and excellence in every area from the

Category

Early 20th Century Persian Kirman Persian Rugs

Materials

Wool

Antique Persian Kerman Rug
Antique Persian Kerman Rug

Antique Persian Kerman Rug

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W 48 in L 81 in

Antique Persian Kerman Rug

Located in New York, NY

Kerman rugs are extremely varied and it ranges from examples which emphasize ivory, blue, and magenta rug

Category

Vintage 1920s Persian Kirman Persian Rugs

Materials

Wool

Semi Antique Kerman Runner
Semi Antique Kerman Runner

Semi Antique Kerman Runner

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W 32 in L 195 in

Semi Antique Kerman Runner

Located in New York, NY

This full pile SE Persian runner with an ivory ground, broken border and tones of warm red, powder

Category

Mid-20th Century Persian Kirman Persian Rugs

Materials

Wool

Antique Persian Kerman Rug
Antique Persian Kerman Rug

Antique Persian Kerman Rug

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W 48 in L 84 in

Antique Persian Kerman Rug

Located in New York, NY

- A stunning example of Persian culture and art manifest as a rug, this Kerman exhibits artistry

Category

Antique 19th Century Persian Kirman Persian Rugs

Materials

Wool

Finely Woven Large and Decorative Antique Persian Kerman Rug
Finely Woven Large and Decorative Antique Persian Kerman Rug

Finely Woven Large and Decorative Antique Persian Kerman Rug

Located in New York, NY

of Kerman rugs are extremely varied and it ranges from examples which emphasize ivory, blue, and

Category

Vintage 1920s Persian Kirman Persian Rugs

Materials

Wool

Antique Kerman or Kirman Rug
Antique Kerman or Kirman Rug

Antique Kerman or Kirman Rug

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W 132 in L 228 in

Antique Kerman or Kirman Rug

Located in New York, NY

elegant burgundy field color of this vase design Kerman carpet. Antique Persian Kerman Rug, Country of

Category

Early 20th Century Persian Kirman Persian Rugs

Materials

Wool

Antique Kerman Persian Rug by Kermani
Antique Kerman Persian Rug by Kermani

Antique Kerman Persian Rug by Kermani

Located in New York, NY

Kerman rugs are also extremely varied. It ranges from example which emphasize ivory, blue and magenta

Category

Antique 19th Century Persian Kirman Persian Rugs

Materials

Wool

Salmon Vintage and Worn Down Persian Kerman Pure Wool Oriental Rug
Salmon Vintage and Worn Down Persian Kerman Pure Wool Oriental Rug

Salmon Vintage and Worn Down Persian Kerman Pure Wool Oriental Rug

Located in Carlstadt, NJ

Rug border color: Blue Other colors of the rug: Ivory, gray, brown Rug pile: Worn wool Rug's

Category

Vintage 1960s Asian Medieval More Carpets

Materials

Wool

Overdyed Kerman Fragment Pure Wool Oriental Rug
Overdyed Kerman Fragment Pure Wool Oriental Rug

Overdyed Kerman Fragment Pure Wool Oriental Rug

Located in Carlstadt, NJ

Style: Contemporary Primary color: Blue Secondary colors: Black and ivory Pattern: Oriental.

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2010s Afghan Kirman More Carpets

Materials

Wool

Green Overdyed and Vintage Worn Down Persian Kerman Hand Knotted Pure Wool
Green Overdyed and Vintage Worn Down Persian Kerman Hand Knotted Pure Wool

Green Overdyed and Vintage Worn Down Persian Kerman Hand Knotted Pure Wool

Located in Carlstadt, NJ

Rug border color: No border Other colors of the rug: Denim blue, gray, and ivory Rug pile: Worn wool

Category

Vintage 1970s Asian Medieval More Carpets

Materials

Wool

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Blue And Ivory Kerman Carpets For Sale on 1stDibs

At 1stDibs, there are several options of blue and ivory kerman carpets available for sale. The range of distinct blue and ivory kerman carpets — often made from fabric and wool — can elevate any home. Blue and ivory kerman carpets have been produced for many years, with earlier versions available from the 19th Century and newer variations made as recently as the 21st Century.

How Much are Blue And Ivory Kerman Carpets?

Blue and ivory kerman carpets can differ in price owing to various characteristics — the average selling price at 1stDibs is $7,000, while the lowest priced sells for $2,800 and the highest can go for as much as $30,000.

Finding the Right Rugs-carpets for You

Good antique rugs and vintage rugs have made their way into homes across the globe, becoming fixtures used for comfort, prayer and self-expression, so choosing the right area rug is officially a universal endeavor.

In modern usage, “carpet” typically denotes a wall-to-wall floor cushioning that is fixed to the floor. Rugs, on the other hand, are designed to cover a specific area and can easily be moved to new locations. However, the terms are interchangeable in many parts of the world, and, in the end, it won’t matter what you decide to call it.

It’s well known that a timeless Persian rug or vintage Turkish rug can warm any interior, but there are lots of other styles of antique rugs to choose from when you're endeavoring to introduce fresh colors and textures to a bedroom or living room.

Moroccan Berber rugs are not all about pattern. In fact, some of the most striking examples are nearly monochrome. But what these rugs lack in complexity, they make up for in brilliant color and subtle variation. Moroccan-style interiors can be mesmerizing — a sitting room of this type might feature a Moroccan rug, carved wooden screens and a tapestry hung behind the sofa.

Handwoven kilim rugs, known for their wealth of rich colors and unique weaving tradition, are pileless: Whereas the Beni Ourain rugs of Morocco can be described as dense with a thick surface or pile, an authentic kilim rug is thin and flat. (The term “kilim” is Turkish in origin, but this type of textile artistry is practiced all across the Balkans, throughout the Arab world and elsewhere.) 

When it comes to eye-catching floor coverings, the distinctive “medallion” pattern of Oushak rugs has two types of rounded shapes alternating against a rich red or blue background created with natural dyes, while the elaborate “star” pattern involves large eight-pointed shapes in diagonal rows alternating with diamonds.  

If you’re looking for something unexpected, find a runner rug that pops in your hallway or on your stairs. Dig for dazzling geometric patterns in our inventory of mid-century modern rugs and carpets, which includes works designed by the likes of Swedish textile masters Märta Måås-Fjetterström, Marianne Richter and other artisans. 

Carpets and rugs have been around for thousands of years. Prehistoric humans turned to animal skin, wool and fur to craft simple fabrics to soften hard terrain. A 2016 study suggests that "cave lions" were hunted for exactly this purpose, and that decorating your cave with their pelts may have conferred strength and prestige. Although many of these early textiles are still in existence, tracing their precise origins is difficult. Carpets quickly became such a valuable trade commodity that the weavings could easily travel far from their places of origin. 

The oldest known carpet was found in southern Siberia. (It may have traveled there from Persepolis in Iran.) For the flat-weave floor rugs crafted by Native Americans, cotton was the primary material before sheep’s wool was introduced in the 16th century. In Europe, carpet-making was fundamental to folk art, and Asian carpets imported to European countries were at one time considered a precious luxury and not intended to remain permanently on the floor. 

With the variety of area rugs and carpets rolled out for you on 1stDibs — a collection that includes traditional, modern, minimalist rugs and other coverings of all kinds — things will be looking up whenever you’re looking down.