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Large Antique Persian Tabriz Rug with All over Design in Cream and Brown Accents
Located in Atlanta, GA
Large antique Persian Tabriz rug with all-over design in cream and brown accents. Keivan Woven Arts
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1920s Indian Tabriz Antique Persian Rug Designs
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Wool
Antique Tabriz Carpet, Handmade Persian Rug in Floral Gold, Blue and Taupe
Located in Port Washington, NY
the classical traditions of Persian rug design. The city of Tabriz, situated in northwest region of
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Early 20th Century Persian Tabriz Antique Persian Rug Designs
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Wool
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W 99 in L 140 in
Antique Persian Tabriz Rug with Traditional Style
Located in Dallas, TX
finer points of eccentric Persian rug design. Featuring a grand border and an exquisite all-over floral
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Early 20th Century Persian Tabriz Antique Persian Rug Designs
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Wool
Antique Tabriz Carpet Handmade Persian Rug in Floral Gold Light Blue Coral Taupe
Located in Port Washington, NY
the classical traditions of Persian rug design. The city of Tabriz, situated in northwest region of
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Early 20th Century Persian Tabriz Antique Persian Rug Designs
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Wool
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W 136 in L 212 in
Antique Tabriz Carpet, Fine Oriental Rug, Hand Made, Red, Royal Blue Persian Rug
Located in Port Washington, NY
the classical traditions of Persian rug design. The city of Tabriz, situated in Northwest region of
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Early 20th Century Persian Tabriz Antique Persian Rug Designs
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Wool
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W 88 in L 126 in
Antique Tabriz Fine Carpet, Handmade Persian Rug in Blue, Taupe, Soft Caramel
Located in Port Washington, NY
the classical traditions of Persian rug design. The city of Tabriz, situated in northwest region of
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Early 20th Century Persian Tabriz Antique Persian Rug Designs
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Wool
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W 144 in L 210 in
Antique Tabriz Carpet, Handmade Persian Rug in Floral Gold, Blue and Taupe
Located in Port Washington, NY
the classical traditions of Persian rug design. The city of Tabriz, situated in northwest region of
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19th Century Persian Tabriz Antique Persian Rug Designs
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Wool
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W 126 in L 200 in
Antique Persian Tabriz Hajji Jalili Rug, Fine
Located in Evanston, IL
remarkable adherence to the classical traditions of Persian rug design. The city of Tabriz was the earliest
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Late 19th Century Persian Tabriz Antique Persian Rug Designs
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Wool
Antique Persian Tabriz Hajji Jalil Rug, Fine Tree of Life
Located in Evanston, IL
classical traditions of Persian rug design. The city of Tabriz was the earliest capital of the Safavid
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Late 19th Century Persian Tabriz Antique Persian Rug Designs
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Wool
19th Century Persian Tabriz Haji Jalli Carpet
Located in Evanston, IL
remarkable adherence to the classical traditions of Persian rug design. The city of Tabriz, was the earliest
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19th Century Persian Antique Persian Rug Designs
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Cotton, Wool
Antique Tabriz Carpet, Fine Handmade Oriental Rug, Pale Blue, Taupe, Gold, Ivory
Located in Port Washington, NY
the classical traditions of Persian rug design. The city of Tabriz, situated in the Northwest region
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Early 20th Century Persian Tabriz Antique Persian Rug Designs
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Wool
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W 132 in L 188 in
Antique Persian Baktiari Carpet, 7'3" x 11'6"
Located in Evanston, IL
nomadic tribal as well as urban antique Persian rug design. Many Persian Bakhtiari rugs are in fact tribal
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Early 20th Century Persian Heriz Serapi Antique Persian Rug Designs
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Wool
Antique Persian Tabriz Carpet
Located in Evanston, IL
classical traditions of Persian rug design. The city of Tabriz was the earliest capital of the Safavid
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1920s Persian Tabriz Antique Persian Rug Designs
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Wool
Antique Tabriz Carpet, Handmade Carpet, Light Blue, Gold and Ivory
Located in Port Washington, NY
the classical traditions of Persian rug design. The city of Tabriz, situated in Northwest region of
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Late 19th Century Persian Tabriz Antique Persian Rug Designs
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Wool
Antique Tabriz Carpet, Handmade Carpet, Light Blue, Soft Saffron and Ivory
Located in Port Washington, NY
the classical traditions of Persian rug design. The city of Tabriz, situated in Northwest region of
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Late 19th Century Persian Tabriz Antique Persian Rug Designs
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Wool
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W 140 in L 222 in
Persian Silk Heriz Carpet, circa 1870
Located in Port Washington, NY
classical Persian rug design. Heriz carpets woven in silk, however, are quite distinct and tend to preserve
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Late 19th Century Persian Antique Persian Rug Designs
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Silk
Vintage Persian Kashan Botanic Navy Brown Handmade Wool Rug by Doris Leslie Blau
Located in New York, NY
" × 15'10" (347 × 482 cm)
Kashan persian rug designs are revered for their complexity in design and weave
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Late 19th Century Persian Kashan Antique Persian Rug Designs
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Wool
Antique Persian Heriz Serapi Handwoven Luxury Red Rug, 12'5 x 19' Size
Located in Secaucus, NJ
artistry that captures the essence of traditional Persian rug design and craftsmanship. With its
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Late 19th Century Persian Heriz Serapi Antique Persian Rug Designs
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Wool
Antique Persian Heriz Rug with English Tudor Manor Style
Located in Dallas, TX
rug features modern traditional style with classical elements of Persian rug design in a traditional
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Early 20th Century Persian Tudor Antique Persian Rug Designs
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Wool
1900s Antique Persian Tabriz Rug with Floral Design
Located in Los Angeles, US
the classical traditions of antique Persian rug design. But they cannot be distinguished by any
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Early 1900s Asian Other Antique Persian Rug Designs
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Wool, Cotton
Oversize Antique Persian Meshad Rug 12' x 18'3
Located in New York, NY
they serve as virtually a survey of traditional Persian rug design motives. To describe each one would
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19th Century Persian Antique Persian Rug Designs
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Wool
Fine Early Hadji Jalili Tabriz Rug, c. 1890
By Hadji Jalili
Located in London, GB
traditions of Classical Persian rug design. This elegant c. 1890s example is associated with the Master
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1890s Persian Tabriz Antique Persian Rug Designs
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Wool
Antique Ivory Persian Hamadan Rug
Located in Dallas, TX
"fish design" or "Mahi" in Persian, is a widely recognized motif in Persian rug weaving. It typically
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Early 20th Century Persian Malayer Antique Persian Rug Designs
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Wool
Fine Persian Tabriz Hajji Jalili Rug
Located in Evanston, IL
adherence to the classical traditions of Persian rug design. The city of Tabriz, was the earliest capital of
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Late 19th Century Persian Tabriz Antique Persian Rug Designs
Materials
Wool
Antique Persian Bijar Rug with Allover Mina Khani
Located in Dallas, TX
Persian rug design, evoking a sense of enduring elegance and grace.
The Mina Khani pattern, a hallmark of
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Early 20th Century Persian Modern Antique Persian Rug Designs
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Wool
Mid-19th Century Persian Tabriz Carpet
Located in Los Angeles, US
the classical traditions of antique Persian rug design. But they cannot be distinguished by any
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Mid-19th Century Persian Tabriz Antique Persian Rug Designs
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Wool, Cotton
Antique Persian Tabriz Hajji Rug, 4'1" x 5'4" c-1900
Located in Evanston, IL
classical traditions of Persian rug design. The city of Tabriz, was the earliest capital of the Safavid
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Early 20th Century Persian Tabriz Antique Persian Rug Designs
Materials
Wool
late-19th Century Authentic Tribal Persian Tabriz Carpet
Located in Los Angeles, US
the classical traditions of antique Persian rug design. But they cannot be distinguished by any
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Late 19th Century Persian Tabriz Antique Persian Rug Designs
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Wool, Cotton
Vintage Persian Bakhtiari Garden Design Rug
By Mehraban Rugs
Located in WEST HOLLYWOOD, CA
An antique Bakhtiari Garden Design rug woven in the Zagros Mountains of Iran. This garden design
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Early 20th Century Persian Antique Persian Rug Designs
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Wool
Antique Persian Sultanabad Rug Allover Design
By Mehraban Rugs
Located in WEST HOLLYWOOD, CA
. Abrash throughout adds complexity.
Rug number: 56639
Size: 10' 3" x 10' 5"
Design reference
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Late 19th Century Persian Antique Persian Rug Designs
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Wool
Antique Persian Halvai Bidjar Herati Design
By Mehraban Rugs
Located in WEST HOLLYWOOD, CA
This antique Persian Halvai Bidjar Herati rug is from the Herat region of Afghanistan, the gateway
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Early 20th Century Persian Antique Persian Rug Designs
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Wool
Antique Persian Mahal Rug
By Mehraban Rugs
Located in WEST HOLLYWOOD, CA
or office space. This rug comes with alluring designs that pay tribute to the Persian era with a
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Early 20th Century Persian Antique Persian Rug Designs
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Wool
Antique Persian Tabriz Rug
By Mehraban Rugs
Located in WEST HOLLYWOOD, CA
A rust and orange antique Persian Tabriz rug handmade in ancient Persia in the latter half of the
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Early 20th Century Persian Tabriz Antique Persian Rug Designs
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Wool
Antique Persian Malayer Rug
By Mehraban Rugs
Located in WEST HOLLYWOOD, CA
Blue handwoven Persian Malayer rug from Iran, circa late 19th century. Authentically antique piece
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Late 19th Century Persian Antique Persian Rug Designs
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Wool
Antique Persian Sultanabad Rug
By Mehraban Rugs
Located in WEST HOLLYWOOD, CA
scrolls and floral designs of this Classic antique Persian Sultanabad Rug.
Rug number 26462
Size 11
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Late 19th Century Persian Antique Persian Rug Designs
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Wool
Antique Persian Kerman Rug
By Mehraban Rugs
Located in WEST HOLLYWOOD, CA
A mesmerizing Antique Persian Kerman rug that is a perfect addition to your dream interiors
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1910s Persian Antique Persian Rug Designs
Materials
Wool
Antique Persian Bidjar Rug
By Mehraban Rugs
Located in WEST HOLLYWOOD, CA
This Persian Bidjar rug adds an edge to your interior. An ageless creation that a floral design is
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1910s Persian Antique Persian Rug Designs
Materials
Wool
Antique Persian Sultanabad Rug
By Mehraban Rugs
Located in WEST HOLLYWOOD, CA
This 19th century earth toned antique Persian Sultanabad rug is sophisticated in its design and
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Late 19th Century Persian Antique Persian Rug Designs
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Wool
Antique Persian Tabriz Rug
By Mehraban Rugs
Located in WEST HOLLYWOOD, CA
A grandiose Antique Persian Tabriz rug with infinite forms that complement with each other in a
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1920s Persian Antique Persian Rug Designs
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Wool
Antique Persian Mahal Rug
By Mehraban Rugs
Located in WEST HOLLYWOOD, CA
Persian Mahal Rug.
Rug number 26416
Size 8' 6" x 11' 6"
Design Reference Mahal
Collection Antique
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Early 20th Century Persian Antique Persian Rug Designs
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Wool
Persian Rug with Simple Geometric Design
Located in Vancouver, British Columbia
Warm tone, vintage Persian rug with diamond shaped design.
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1920s Afghan Antique Persian Rug Designs
Materials
Wool
Antique Persian Mahal Rug
By Mehraban Rugs
Located in WEST HOLLYWOOD, CA
whimsical and highly decorative aesthetic.
Rug number: 27231
Size: 8' 11" x 12' 5"
Design: Reference
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Early 20th Century Persian Antique Persian Rug Designs
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Wool
Antique Persian Sultanabad Rug
By Mehraban Rugs
Located in WEST HOLLYWOOD, CA
Persian Sultanabad Rug. Vibrantly designed with gold-outlined medallions and florid elements over a
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Early 20th Century Persian Sultanabad Antique Persian Rug Designs
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Wool
Antique Persian Tabriz Rug
By Mehraban Rugs
Located in WEST HOLLYWOOD, CA
coloration lend this piece a rich, earthy tone.
Tabriz, in Northwestern Iran, is a rug center of the refined
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Late 19th Century Persian Antique Persian Rug Designs
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Wool
Antique Persian Kerman Rug
By Mehraban Rugs
Located in WEST HOLLYWOOD, CA
the Safavid tradition.
Rug Number 26368
Size 10' 4" x 13' 11"
Design Reference Kerman
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Late 19th Century Persian Antique Persian Rug Designs
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Wool
Antique Persian Sultanabad Rug
By Mehraban Rugs
Located in WEST HOLLYWOOD, CA
coloration of terracotta and sage green.
Rug number: 28368
Size: 11'5" x 16'6"
Design reference
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Late 19th Century Persian Antique Persian Rug Designs
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Wool
Antique Persian Tabriz Rug
By Mehraban Rugs
Located in WEST HOLLYWOOD, CA
classical medallion designs.
Rug Number 26440
Size 11' 10" x 16' 6"
Design Reference Tabriz
Collection
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18th Century Persian Antique Persian Rug Designs
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Wool
Antique Persian Bakhtiar Rug
By Mehraban Rugs
Located in WEST HOLLYWOOD, CA
A magnificent antique Persian Bakhtiar rug with limitless forms that brings balance as each and
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1890s Persian Antique Persian Rug Designs
Materials
Wool
Antique Persian Mahal Rug
By Mehraban Rugs
Located in WEST HOLLYWOOD, CA
many forms of Persian rugs. This rug is highly decorative which makes for strong appeal towards
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Early 20th Century Persian Antique Persian Rug Designs
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Wool
Antique Persian Tabriz Rug
By Mehraban Rugs
Located in WEST HOLLYWOOD, CA
Antique Persian Tabriz rug
Antique Tabriz with rich burgundy, deep teal, with ivory and walnut
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Early 20th Century Persian Antique Persian Rug Designs
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Wool
Antique Persian Ziegler Rug
By Mehraban Rugs
Located in WEST HOLLYWOOD, CA
This beautiful green antique Persian Zigler rug is an oversized piece. With weaves from influences
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Early 20th Century Persian Antique Persian Rug Designs
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Wool
Antique Persian Mahal Rug
By Mehraban Rugs
Located in WEST HOLLYWOOD, CA
This Persian Mahal rug contains floral, vine, and tribal patterns in various colors such as red
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Early 20th Century Persian Antique Persian Rug Designs
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Wool
Vintage Persian Joshegan Rug
By Mehraban Rugs
Located in WEST HOLLYWOOD, CA
20th century
Rug number: 27672
Size: 10' 1" x 16' 5"
Design reference: Joshegan
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Early 20th Century Persian Antique Persian Rug Designs
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Wool
Antique Persian Bidjar Rug
By Mehraban Rugs
Located in WEST HOLLYWOOD, CA
umber secondary tones. Elaborate and bustling field organized in an axial design, motifs include vines
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Late 19th Century Asian Antique Persian Rug Designs
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Wool
Antique Persian Bakhtiari Rug
By Mehraban Rugs
Located in WEST HOLLYWOOD, CA
The antique Persian Bahktiari rug is handmade and features an array of colors. The large size of
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Early 20th Century Persian Antique Persian Rug Designs
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Wool
Antique Persian Tabriz Rug
By Mehraban Rugs
Located in WEST HOLLYWOOD, CA
matching borders of softer color contrasts. The drawing is vivid in spite of time’s tread.
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Early 20th Century Persian Antique Persian Rug Designs
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Wool
Antique Persian Malayer Rug
By Mehraban Rugs
Located in WEST HOLLYWOOD, CA
Antique Persian Malayer in sage green, gold, umber, ivory, and muted blues.
Design motifs include
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1910s Persian Antique Persian Rug Designs
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Wool
Antique Persian Tabriz Rug
By Mehraban Rugs
Located in WEST HOLLYWOOD, CA
design space.
Rug number: 57739
Size: 4'0" x 5'5"
Design reference: Tabriz
Collection: Antique
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Early 20th Century Persian Tabriz Antique Persian Rug Designs
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Wool
Antique Persian Tabriz Rug
By Mehraban Rugs
Located in WEST HOLLYWOOD, CA
Northwest Iran/Persia.
Rug number: 26680
Size: 12' 4" x 14' 8"
Design: Reference Tabriz
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Early 20th Century Persian Antique Persian Rug Designs
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Wool
Antique Persian Serapi Rug
By Mehraban Rugs
Located in WEST HOLLYWOOD, CA
and hand woven of luscious natural wool.
Rug number: 26027
Size: 9' 6" x 11' 10"
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Early 20th Century Persian Antique Persian Rug Designs
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Antique Persian Rug Designs For Sale on 1stDibs
An assortment of antique Persian rug designs is available at 1stDibs. The range of distinct antique Persian rug designs — often made from fabric, wool and silk — can elevate any home. Antique Persian rug designs have long been popular, with older editions for sale from the 18th Century and newer versions made as recently as the 20th Century. Antique Persian rug designs are generally popular furniture pieces, but Modern, Victorian and Industrial styles are often sought at 1stDibs. There have been many well-made antique Persian rug designs over the years, but those made by Mehraban Rugs and Ziegler & Co. are often thought to be among the most beautiful.
How Much are Antique Persian Rug Designs?
Antique Persian rug designs can differ in price owing to various characteristics — the average selling price at 1stDibs is $8,985, while the lowest priced sells for $299 and the highest can go for as much as $250,000.
Finding the Right persian-rugs for You
Make a bold statement in a living room or bedroom by incorporating vintage Persian rugs in your home decor.
A Persian carpet lends an aura of prestige to any room, even today. 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. 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.
Although the machine-aided 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.
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.
The different types of Persian rugs are named for the cities, villages and regions where they’re made. Kashan rugs, for example, woven in the north-central Iranian city of Kashan, are considered among the finest city rugs, distinguished by curvilinear motifs like palmettos, leaves and arabesques. Nains have high knot counts, an indication of high quality, and generally employ pink, blue and ivory hues, while Tabriz rugs — created by weavers in the northwestern Iranian city of Tabrīz (or Tabriz) — mostly have floral and garden patterns.
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.
Find Tabriz rugs, handmade silk Persian rugs, Persian tribal rugs and other antique and vintage rugs from the world's best furniture dealers on 1stDibs.
Questions About Antique Persian Rug Designs
- 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022There are a few red flags you should look for in determining if you have an antique Persian rug. Firstly, check the fringe. Fringes on a Persian rug form from the end of warp yarns, and won’t be sewn on the back. Also check the colors. They should be crisp, with no bleeding of the dyes. Shop a collection of authentic Persian rugs from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.
NazmiyalMarch 23, 2021The most expensive antique Persian rug ever sold in auction (so far) is $34,000,000. But the vast majority will cost under $100,000.
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