Tribal Persian Rugs
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Style: Tribal
Early 1900s Geometric Safi Khani - Qashqai - Nomadic Persian Rug - PRG Exclusive
Located in Blacksburg, VA
Breathtaking, 100 + year old Safi Khani / Qashqai Persian Rug
5' x 8' 4"
This gorgeous rarity is amongst the finest examples of this generation of Qashqai. This piece is comprise...
Category
Early 20th Century Persian Tribal Persian Rugs
Materials
Wool
Vintage Persian Hand Knotted Geometric Repeated Medallion Ardabil Runner Rug 196
Located in San Diego, CA
This runner is knotted in the province of Azarbayjan in north-west of Iran. This city is perhaps as ancient rug weaving tradition as is the entire rug history. The design in this pie...
Category
1960s Persian Vintage Tribal Persian Rugs
Materials
Wool, Cotton
Navy and Rust Mezit / Qashqai Runner - Nomadic Persian Rug
Located in Blacksburg, VA
Mesmerizing Vintage Meziti Runner
3' 3" x 9'
Gorgeous tribal rug comprised entirely of Persian wool raised, sheared, dyed, spun, and woven by the obscure Persian nomads The Mezitis...
Category
Mid-20th Century Persian Tribal Persian Rugs
Materials
Wool
Zabihi Collection Whimsical Antique Persian Gabbeh Rug
Located in New York, NY
an early 20th-century whimsical tribal persian gabbeh rug
rug no. j3787
size 4' 2" x 6'
Category
Early 20th Century Tribal Persian Rugs
Materials
Wool
Bobyrug’s pretty antique distressed collectible north western rug fragment
Located in Saint Ouen, FR
Nice antique north western rug fragment with beautiful tribal design and nice natural colours with red, yellow, sky blue and navy blue, entirely hand knotted with wool on wool founda...
Category
Late 19th Century Asian Antique Tribal Persian Rugs
Materials
Wool
Vintage Persian Hand Knotted Geometric Repeated Medallion Ardabil 1960 Circa Rug
Located in San Diego, CA
This runner is knotted in the province of Azarbayjan in north-west of Iran. This city is perhaps as ancient rug weaving tradition as is the entire rug history. The design in this pie...
Category
1960s Persian Vintage Tribal Persian Rugs
Materials
Wool, Cotton
100+ Year Old Persian Lori - Rusty Geometric Runner - 4' x1 2'
Located in Blacksburg, VA
Incredible Antique Persian Lori Runner
3' 9" x 12'
Beautiful runner made of wool raised, sheared, dyed, spun and woven by the famous nomadic Persians known as The Lores. Lori rugs ...
Category
Early 20th Century Persian Tribal Persian Rugs
Materials
Wool
Tribal Antique Persian Afshar Geometric Rustc Rug
Located in New York, NY
An early 20th century Persian Tribal Afshar rug
Measures: 4'3" x 5'8"
High-quality antique Afshar rugs display deeply saturated dyeing techniques, and they almost always sparkle from the lanolin-rich wool culled from their own flocks. Typically, Afshar rugs were finished at either end with an intricate flatweave and the sides with multi-colored selvage. A majority of their weavings are found in area sizes between 3ft x 5ft and 4ft x 7ft; however, they also wove 5ft x 10ft, small bags...
Category
Early 20th Century Persian Tribal Persian Rugs
Materials
Wool
Tribal Gabbeh Rug in Brown, Taupe, Gold, Red, Blue, Orange Wool, 4'x7'
Located in New York, NY
Striking tones of taupe, gold, red, blue, and orange highlight the splendidly striated field of this neutral brown Persian Gabbeh area rug in wool that measures approximately 4' x 7'...
Category
Early 2000s Persian Tribal Persian Rugs
Materials
Wool
Antique Persian Qashqai Rug, As Is
Located in Evanston, IL
Exquisite Antique Persian Qashqai Rug - A True Masterpiece
Transport yourself to the rich heritage of Persian craftsmanship with this remarkable Antique Qashqai Rug, dating back to ...
Category
Late 19th Century Persian Antique Tribal Persian Rugs
Materials
Wool
Early 20th Century Persian Khoy Rug
Located in Chicago, IL
A gorgeous early 20th century Persian Khoy rug with an elaborate all-over mirrored floral pattern with a central flower surrounded by intricate scrolling vines and more flowers, surr...
Category
1930s Persian Vintage Tribal Persian Rugs
Materials
Wool
Antique Persian Qashqai Mafrash- Large Tribal Sadle Bag
Located in Blacksburg, VA
Stunning Persian Qashqai Nomadic Bag
Beautiful piece of Persian heritage, handcrafted by the legendary nomads The Qashqais. This intricate and funtional piece of art took about a ye...
Category
Mid-20th Century Persian Tribal Persian Rugs
Materials
Leather, Wool
Antique Persian Bakhtiari Rug, Most Attractive Design
Located in Evanston, IL
A Stunning Persian Bakhtiari Rug: A Timeless Masterpiece from the 1920s
Imagine stepping into a room adorned with a magnificent 3'5" x 6'2" Persian Bakhtiari rug, dating back to the...
Category
Early 20th Century Persian Tribal Persian Rugs
Materials
Wool
Whimsical 100+ Year Old Kashkooli Gabeh - Pictorial Nomadic Persian Rug
Located in Blacksburg, VA
Unique 100 + Year Old Kashkooli Gabbeh
8ft x 3.5ft
Enchanting old pictorial Gabbeh rug, handcrafted by masterful Kashkoolis of the Qashqais. This nomadic treasure features an unusu...
Category
Early 20th Century Persian Tribal Persian Rugs
Materials
Wool
Antique Geometric Lori - Nomadic Persian Rug
Located in Blacksburg, VA
Gorgeous Colorful 1930s Lori
9 ft x 3.5
Hand knotted by the famous nomads of Persia, the Lores over 90 years ago.
Comprised entirely of wool that was raised, sheared, dyed, spun...
Category
Early 20th Century Persian Tribal Persian Rugs
Materials
Wool
100 Year Old Persian Lori - Rusty Geometric Runner - 4' x1 2'
Located in Blacksburg, VA
Immaculate 100+ Year Old Lori
4' x 12'
This beautiful rust toned runner was handwoven by the Lores, one of the most renowned rug weaving tribes of Persia. The Bakhtiari trace thei...
Category
Early 20th Century Persian Tribal Persian Rugs
Materials
Wool
Zabihi Collection Tribal Antique Shiraz Pictorial Small Bagface Rug
Located in New York, NY
an early 20th century Persian Shiraz Pictorial small bagface rug
2' x 2'5''
Category
Early 20th Century Persian Tribal Persian Rugs
Materials
Wool
Early 20ty Century Persian Mohajeran Rug
Located in Chicago, IL
An incredible early 20th century Persian Mohajeran rug with a beautiful central floral medallion living amidst a field of scrolling vines and myriad flowers, surrounded by a complex ...
Category
Early 20th Century Persian Tribal Persian Rugs
Materials
Wool
Bobyrug’s nice antique distressed qashqai fragment rug
Located in Saint Ouen, FR
Nice late 19th century qashqai fragment rug with beautiful geometrical and tribal design and nice natural colours, entirely hand knotted with wool on wool foundation
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"Experienc...
Category
Late 19th Century Asian Antique Tribal Persian Rugs
Materials
Wool
Bobyrug’s pretty antique distressed Afshar rug
Located in Saint Ouen, FR
Very beautiful and decorative mid century Afshar rug with nice tribal design and beautiful colours, entirely hand knotted with wool on cotton foundation.
Wears due to age and use!
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Category
Mid-20th Century Asian Tribal Persian Rugs
Materials
Wool, Cotton
Zabihi Collection Red Persian Pictorial Gabbeh Rug
Located in New York, NY
One-of-a-kind Persian animal motif red Gabbeh rug from the late 20th century
Measures: 4' x 6'3''.
Category
Late 20th Century Tribal Persian Rugs
Materials
Wool
Cypress Tree Garden Design Vintage Tribal Bakhtiari Area Rug 11'2" x 13'
Located in New York, NY
Gorgeous Cypress Tree Garden Design Vintage Tribal Bakhtiari Area Rug, Country of Origin: Persia, Circa date: Vintage
Category
Mid-20th Century Persian Tribal Persian Rugs
Materials
Wool
Modern Hand Knotted Orley Shabahang Gabbeh Rug, Taupe, Blue, Red Wool, 11' x 12'
Located in New York, NY
Successfully knotting traditional Persian weaving with modern interior design, this Gabbeh-inspired carpet measures 11’8” x 11’3” and belongs to the Orley Shabahang Tribal Collection...
Category
Early 2000s Persian Tribal Persian Rugs
Materials
Wool
Antique Persian Bidjar Blue Background Runner Rug 3'5" x 16'5"
Located in New York, NY
Lovely Antique Persian Bidjar Blue Background Runner Rug, Country of origin: Persian Rugs, Circa date: 1920’s
Category
Early 20th Century Persian Tribal Persian Rugs
Materials
Wool
Mid-20th Century Handmade Persian Shiraz Throw Rug
Located in New York, NY
A vintage Persian Shiraz throw rug handmade during the mid-20th century in vivid tones.
Measures: 1' 8" x 2' 7"
Persian rugs & carpets:
Persia (Iran) is a moderately large cou...
Category
Mid-20th Century Persian Tribal Persian Rugs
Materials
Wool, Cotton
Wonderful antique collectible north western rug
Located in Saint Ouen, FR
Very pretty antique north western rug with nice decorative and stylized design and beautiful natural colours, entirely hand knotted with wool on wool foundation .
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"Experience th...
Category
Mid-19th Century Asian Antique Tribal Persian Rugs
Materials
Wool
Early 20th Century Persian Ganjeh Rug
Located in Chicago, IL
A stunning early 20th century Persian Ganjeh runner with an all-over repeated paisley pattern surrounded by a wide border with multiple petite floral patterned stripes, and all woven...
Category
Early 1900s Persian Antique Tribal Persian Rugs
Materials
Wool
Mid-20th Century Persian Khoy Rug
Located in Chicago, IL
A beautiful mid-20th century Persian Khoy rug with an all-over floral trellis pattern woven in repeated large-scale flowers and vases potted with trees-of-lif...
Category
1960s Persian Vintage Tribal Persian Rugs
Materials
Wool
Ersari Rug Saddle Blanket Cover Tribal Turkoman Hand Knotted Antique Carpet
By Turkoman
Located in Lohr, Bavaria, DE
Tribal rug Afghan Ersari Turkoman or Turkmen rug saddle cover- "one of a kind" decorative tribal Art.
The Turkmen or Turkoman people are settling in villages in Afghanistan an Turkm...
Category
1930s Afghan Vintage Tribal Persian Rugs
Materials
Wool
Antique Persian Turkmen Saddlebag
Located in Dallas, TX
78479 Antique Persian Turkmen Saddlebag, 01'09 x 03'04. Emanating nomadic charm with incredible detail and texture, this hand-knotted wool antique Persian Turkmen saddlebag is a captivating vision of woven beauty. It features an allover geometric pattern composed of ambiguous tribal motifs. The striking play of pattern and tribal style imbues this antique saddle bag...
Category
Early 20th Century Persian Tribal Persian Rugs
Materials
Wool
Zabihi Collection Vintage Fish pattern Persian Bidjar Rug
Located in New York, NY
late 20th century Century Persian Bidjar rug with a herati "fish" design
Measures: 3'9'' x 5'7''.
Category
20th Century Persian Tribal Persian Rugs
Materials
Wool
Pretty antique tribal Shiraz rug
Located in Saint Ouen, FR
Nice early 20th century Shiraz rug with beautiful geometrical and tribal design and beautiful natural colours with a blue field and red, orange, brown and green in design, entirely h...
Category
Early 20th Century Asian Tribal Persian Rugs
Materials
Wool
Early 20th Century Persian Qashqai Runner
Located in Chicago, IL
A beautiful early 20th century Persian Qashqai runner with the most wonderful tribal pattern with seven large diamond medallions, each woven with stylized flowers, and living amidst ...
Category
1930s Persian Vintage Tribal Persian Rugs
Materials
Wool
Antique Persian Bijar Halvayi Carpet, Forest Design
Located in Evanston, IL
Exquisite Antique Persian Kurdish Bijar Halvayi Carpet - A Timeless Work of Art
Step into a world of captivating beauty with this absolutely stunning antique Persian Kurdish Bijar H...
Category
Early 20th Century Persian Tribal Persian Rugs
Materials
Wool
19th Century Russian Tekke Turkmen Carpet ( 7' x 10'6" - 213 x 320 )
Located in New York, NY
19th Century Russian Tekke Turkmen Carpet ( 7' x 10'6" - 213 x 320 )
Category
1870s Persian Antique Tribal Persian Rugs
Materials
Wool
Early 20th Century Persian Karaja Rug
Located in Chicago, IL
A striking early 20th century Persian Karaja rug with a tribal pattern containing three large central medallions heavily woven with stylized flowers, and living amidst a field of eve...
Category
1930s Persian Vintage Tribal Persian Rugs
Materials
Wool
Early 20th Century Karaja Rug
Located in Chicago, IL
A striking early 20th century Persian Karaja rug with a tribal pattern containing three large central medallions heavily woven with stylized flowers, and living amidst a field of eve...
Category
1930s Persian Vintage Tribal Persian Rugs
Materials
Wool
Vintage Persian Abadeh Style, Shiraz Rug
Located in Blacksburg, VA
Whimsical vintage , Shirazi Abadeh
2' 4" x 3' 4"
Joyful Abadeh style rug woven by a small tribe in Shiraz.
Featuring bright colors and joyful motifs, guaranteed to brighten up yo...
Category
Mid-20th Century Persian Tribal Persian Rugs
Materials
Wool
Wonderful Antique Tribal Collectible Kurdish or Caucasian Rug
Located in Saint Ouen, FR
Very decorative and antique Caucasian or Kurdish rug from middle of the 19th century with beautiful stylized designs and nice natural colours, entirely hand knotted with wool on wool...
Category
Mid-19th Century Kazakhstani Antique Tribal Persian Rugs
Materials
Wool
Early 20th Century Senneh Rug
Located in Chicago, IL
An incredible early 20th century Persian Senneh rug with the most beautiful large scale floral medallions each surrounded by baroque floral frames, and woven in brilliant crimson, pi...
Category
1930s Persian Vintage Tribal Persian Rugs
Materials
Wool
Early 20th Century Persian Mazleghan Rug
Located in Chicago, IL
A beautiful early 20th century Persian Mazleghan rug with a large central medallion with flowers arranged in stripes, living amidst a field of even more flower, and surrounded by a w...
Category
1930s Persian Vintage Tribal Persian Rugs
Materials
Wool
Mid-20th Century Handmade Persian Heriz Runner
Located in New York, NY
A vintage Persian Heriz runner handmade during the mid-20th century.
Measures: 3' 11" x 15' 5"
Category
Mid-20th Century Persian Tribal Persian Rugs
Materials
Wool
Early 20th Century Persian Meshkabad Rug
Located in Chicago, IL
A stunning early 20th century Persian Meshkabad rug with an all-over floral pattern containing myriad large-scale flowers, leaves, and scrolling vines, and all surrounded by several ...
Category
1930s Persian Vintage Tribal Persian Rugs
Materials
Wool
Vintage Persian Hamadan Rug
Located in Chicago, IL
A wonderful mid-20th century Persian Hamadan rug with six large floral medallions living amidst a field of more flowers, and all woven crimson, beige, white, and pink wool. The borde...
Category
Mid-20th Century Persian Tribal Persian Rugs
Materials
Wool
Antique-Worn Persian Shiraz Rug, Tribal Enchantment Meets Laid-Back Luxury
Located in Dallas, TX
78530 Distressed Antique-Worn Persian Shiraz Rug, 05'10 x 09'05. A Persian Shiraz rug is a traditional handmade rug from the city of Shiraz in Iran, belonging to the broader category...
Category
Late 19th Century Persian Antique Tribal Persian Rugs
Materials
Wool
Small Square Shape Antique Tribal Northwest Persian Area Rug 4'8" x 4'9"
Located in New York, NY
An Amazing Small Red And Blue Geometric Medallion Design Antique Persian Heriz Area Rug, Country of origin: Persian Rugs, Circa date: 1920
Category
Early 20th Century Persian Tribal Persian Rugs
Materials
Wool
Zabihi Collection Narrow Antique Persian Heriz Runner
Located in New York, NY
A very narrow Persian Heriz Karadja runner from the 2nd quarter of the 20th century.
Measures: 1'10” x 5'5''
Category
20th Century Persian Tribal Persian Rugs
Materials
Wool
Vintage Persian Turkoman Rug, Dark and Moody Nomad Meets Tribal Enchantment
Located in Dallas, TX
78718 Vintage Persian Turkoman Rug Runner, 02'09 x 12'10. A Persian Turkoman rug is a handwoven carpet originating from the Turkmen people, primarily in Central Asia, including parts...
Category
Late 20th Century Persian Tribal Persian Rugs
Materials
Wool
Early 20th Century Azari Runner
Located in Chicago, IL
A stunning early 20th century Persian Azari runner with an all-over floral lattice pattern with myriad flowers and animals, surrounded by a wonderful border with a central stylized f...
Category
Early 1900s Persian Antique Tribal Persian Rugs
Materials
Wool
Bobyrug’s nice antique qashqai rug
Located in Saint Ouen, FR
Nice early 20th century tribal Qashqai rug with beautiful geometrical and stylized designs and nice natural colours, entirely hand knotted with wool on wool foundation.
✨✨✨
"Experie...
Category
Early 20th Century Asian Tribal Persian Rugs
Materials
Wool
Early 20th Century Azerbaijani Kuba Rug
Located in Chicago, IL
A beautiful early 20th century Persian Kuba prayer rug with a central field covered in stylized flowers and surrounded by a complex border with even more stylized flowers, and all wo...
Category
Early 1900s Azerbaijani Antique Tribal Persian Rugs
Materials
Wool
Karabagh Orley Shabahang Tribal Revival Rug in Red and Blue, 3x5
Located in New York, NY
This Karabagh-inspired contemporary area rug in vibrant red and blue tones is part of the Orley Shabahang Tribal Revival collection and measures approximately 3’ x 5’. Like all Orley...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Indian Tribal Persian Rugs
Materials
Wool
Early 20th Century Persian Dargazin Runner
Located in Chicago, IL
A stunning early 20th century Persian Dargazin runner with a mirrored all-over floral pattern with myriad flowers and leaves, surrounded by a complex border with repeated flowers and...
Category
1920s Persian Vintage Tribal Persian Rugs
Materials
Wool
Early 20th Century Persian Shirvan Rug
Located in Chicago, IL
A stunning early 20th century Persian Shriven rug with three large stylized floral diamond medallions living amidst a field of more stylized flowers, and surrounded by an incredible ...
Category
Early 1900s Azerbaijani Antique Tribal Persian Rugs
Materials
Wool
Signed Antique Abadeh - Persian Tribal Runner
Located in Blacksburg, VA
Delightful Antique Abadeh Runner
4' 9" x 1' 9"
Just north of the Shiraz lies the city of Abadeh. This ancient city was once home to 100's of different rug weaving tribes. For thou...
Category
Mid-20th Century Persian Tribal Persian Rugs
Materials
Wool
Early 20th Century Persian Dargazin Rug
Located in Chicago, IL
A wonderful early 20th century Persian Dargazin rug with a mirrored floral pattern with myriad floral and leaf clusters covering the field, surrounded by a simple border comprised of...
Category
1930s Persian Vintage Tribal Persian Rugs
Materials
Wool
Early 20th Century Persian Lilihan Rug
Located in Chicago, IL
A striking early 20th century Persian Lilihan rug with the most beautiful field with myriad stylized flower and leaves surrounded by a stunning border with a central floral stripe fl...
Category
1930s Persian Vintage Tribal Persian Rugs
Materials
Wool
Zabihi Collection Rustic Persian Heriz Scatter Rug
Located in New York, NY
Persian Heriz Tribal scatter rug in rustic tones from the early 20th century
Measures: 2'5” x 4'1”.
Category
20th Century Persian Tribal Persian Rugs
Materials
Wool
Authentic Antique and Vintage Persian Tribal Rugs for Sale on 1stDibs
Make a bold statement in a living room or bedroom by incorporating vintage Persian tribal rugs in your home decor.
The fascination with Persian rugs dates at least as far back as the 4th century B.C., when historian Xenophon referred to the “soft rugs on which the Persians sit.” For centuries, Iran (modern-day Persia) has been known for the craftsmanship, intricate patterns and artistry of its carpets, which have found their way into households and museums around the world.
Although they have many imitators, real Persian rugs are made only in Iran and are easily recognized by their vibrant colors and elegant patterns.
Traditional, or antique, Persian rugs are what most people identify as “authentic.” Hand-made, they are very durable and, if properly cared for, can be passed down from generation to generation. Modern Persians, on the other hand, are often machine-made. Although this production process is much faster and cheaper, the resulting rugs typically do not have the same quality or lifespan as handwoven ones, so traditional options are considered better investments. Today’s carpets, Iranian or otherwise, can’t possibly match the level of craftsmanship that prevailed centuries ago, so historical Persian carpets will always be admired and highly valued.
To distinguish between the two, look for imperfections. Because traditional Persian rugs are handwoven, you will likely see small flaws on the front and back. With a machine-made imitation, on the other hand, you will probably not find stitching glitches, and the back will have a mesh or plastic covering.
Antique rugs are handmade from the finest materials, including wool, silk or cotton — never synthetic fibers. The fibers used in antique rugs are colored using natural dyes derived from insects and plants and woven into bold designs that reflect Iran’s culture and history. Since Persian tribes traditionally raised and herded sheep, wool was the most common material. The fiber has many advantages: It is fire-resistant and dries much more quickly than cotton. Also, because of its natural elasticity, it is more durable than cotton or silk. Regarded as works of art, Persian rugs can take months or years to complete.
When shopping for vintage Persian rugs, you'll want to consider color, size and more — for a history of these rugs and tips on how to style yours, visit our guide to these woven creations today.
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