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Kirman

American  
[kir-mahn, ker-] / kɪrˈmɑn, kər- /

noun

  1. a Persian rug marked by ornate flowing designs and light, muted colors.


Kirman British  
/ kɪəˈmɑːn /

noun

  1. a Persian carpet or rug

"Collins English Dictionary — Complete & Unabridged" 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012

Etymology

Origin of Kirman

First recorded in 1875–80; named after Kerman

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Private fire hydrants are quickly becoming a top-requested amenity among wealthy home buyers, said Aaron Kirman, founder of luxury brokerage Christie’s International Real Estate Southern California.

From Los Angeles Times • Jan. 28, 2025

“The attention to detail in this home is unlike anything I have ever seen,” said Morgan Trent of the Aaron Kirman Group at Compass, who shared the listing with Aaron Kirman.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 17, 2022

The Kirman 717, introduced in 1937 with 50 yarn colors, went on to become Karastan’s best-selling rug for the next half-century, appearing regularly in homes, public buildings and commercial spaces.

From New York Times • Jun. 5, 2021

Grace Kirman was one of these "anomalies" - her future hanging in the balance.

From BBC • Sep. 12, 2020

In drawing-rooms light and soft colors are usually in better harmony than dark ones, and a wide and beautiful choice can be made among Kermanshah, Kirman, Khorasan, Tabriz, Chinese, Oman rugs, and many others.

From Furnishing the Home of Good Taste A Brief Sketch of the Period Styles in Interior Decoration with Suggestions as to Their Employment in the Homes of Today by Throop, Lucy Abbot

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