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Material: Silk
Orley Shabahang Contemporary Wool and Silk Persian Rug, Cream, Gray, 10' x 14'
Located in New York, NY
Ultra-detailed with a soft light-gray silk design and a subdued cream background, this contemporary wool and silk Excelsior carpet is hand-knotted and belongs to the Orley Shabahang ...
Category
2010s Persian Modern Silk Persian Rugs
Materials
Wool, Silk
Mid 20th Century Persian Silk Souf Qum Carpet 3'6" x 5'3" - 106 x 160 cm
Located in New York, NY
Mid 20th Century Persian Silk Souf Qum Carpet
3'6" x 5'3" - 106 x 160 cm
Category
1940s Persian Vintage Silk Persian Rugs
Materials
Silk
Once Upon a Time i Was a Heriz, Contemporary Rug in Silk by Djoharian Design
Located in Lohr, Bavaria, DE
A beautiful contemporary modernized Persian design hand knotted rug using finest wool and silk in 16 x 20 ft
By Djoharian Design.
Modern design rug in style of a Persian Heriz in a...
Category
2010s Nepalese Modern Silk Persian Rugs
Materials
Wool, Silk
Hand-Knotted Vintage Tabriz Rug in Pink, Red Floral Patterns by Rug & Kilim
Located in Long Island City, NY
A 6x9 hand-knotted mid-century Tabriz rug joining Rug & Kilim’s coveted Antique & Vintage collection. Hailing from a fine Persian workshop of the 1950s, this vintage rug enjoys a str...
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1950s Persian Tabriz Vintage Silk Persian Rugs
Materials
Silk
Rare Finely Woven Persian Silk Qum, Handmade Oriental Rug, Ivory, Brown
Located in Port Washington, NY
Extremely fine woven Persian silk carpet have silk pile on silk foundation. Approximately 750-800 knots per square inch.
Qum weavers are also known for producing prayer rugs with elegant tree of life designs, as well as compartment designs derived from classical Persian garden carpets. Given their largely classical design repertory, Qum rugs tend to be finely woven with knot counts in the two hundreds and three hundreds. Forty to forty years ago Qum also became a production center for Persian all-silk rugs of exceptional fineness. Today weavings of Qum continue to be among the most respected and highly prized fine Persian rugs.
The production of Qum rugs began in the early decades of the 20th century. Qum vintage rugs are identified as such because of their historical association with the Islamic holy city of Qum, where they were originally woven. Qum itself an ancient and important city in central Persia, where it hosts a sizable permanent population in addition to a constant influx of pilgrims and other religious travelers. While vintage Qum rugs do not boast the ancient pedigree of Tabriz or Sultanabad rugs and carpets, these special and storied carpets represent a distinct style with a great deal of merit.
The Qum rugs themselves are made of a thin pile in silk and wool, as most Qum rugs are traditionally used as wall hangings. The fine materials with which Qum rugs are woven allow for weavers to draw exquisite, precise detail work throughout. Unlike traditional designs, fine Qum rugs generally feature small allover designs, and are considered an example of a city style. Persian Qum rugs are also often characterized by exceptional curve-linear lines. The color pallet most associated with Iranian Qum...
Category
Late 20th Century Persian Silk Persian Rugs
Materials
Silk
Pink Cubism Refracted Silk Rug by Djoharian Design Modern Contemporary Art
Located in Lohr, Bavaria, DE
A beautiful contemporary abstract modern design carpet, hand knotted using finest Chinese mulberry silk in 6.6 x 9.6 ft / 300 x 200 cm
By Djoharian Design...
Category
2010s Nepalese Modern Silk Persian Rugs
Materials
Silk
Hand-Knotted Vintage Persian Rug, Peach Medallion Floral Pattern by Rug & Kilim
Located in Long Island City, NY
An exquisite 5 x 7 mid-century Persian rug making way to Rug & Kilim’s Antique & Vintage collection. The piece boasts an eye-catching medallion pattern that rests in a comforting Pea...
Category
1950s Persian Vintage Silk Persian Rugs
Materials
Silk
Bobyrug’s Little Vintage Turkish Kayseri Silk and Cotton Rug
Located in Saint Ouen, FR
Pretty little mid century Turkish rug with nice Persian design and nice light colors, entirely hand knotted with silk and cotton velvet on cotton foundation.
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Mid-20th Century Turkish Oushak Silk Persian Rugs
Materials
Cotton, Silk
Hand-Knotted Vintage Persian Rug in Beige-Brown Floral Pattern by Rug & Kilim
Located in Long Island City, NY
A hand knotted silk beauty joining a distinguished lineage of mid-century Persian rugs from Rug & Kilim’s Antique & Vintage collection. Originating circa 1950-1960 and sized at a ver...
Category
1950s Persian Vintage Silk Persian Rugs
Materials
Silk
Hand-Knotted Vintage Kerman Rug in All over Blue Floral Pattern by Rug & Kilim
Located in Long Island City, NY
Belonging to the 1920s, a 5 X 8 hand-knotted piece from Rug & Kilim’s Antique & Vintage collection. A scintillating combination of Blue & Orange brings to life a breathtaking floral ...
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1920s Persian Vintage Silk Persian Rugs
Materials
Silk
Hand-Knotted Antique Persian Farahan Rug Floral Medallion Pattern by Rug & Kilim
Located in Long Island City, NY
A 4x6 antique Persian rug of Farahan design in blue and pink, hand knotted in silk, circa 1890-1900. Some distress in the field, ultimately l...
Category
1890s Persian Sarouk Farahan Antique Silk Persian Rugs
Materials
Silk
Antique Tabriz, Silk Rugs
Located in New York, NY
Antique Tabriz - Silk rug, Size: 4' 0'' x 6' 9''.
Category
1940s Persian Vintage Silk Persian Rugs
Materials
Wool, Silk
Rare Finely Woven Persian Silk Qum, Handmade Oriental Rug, Soft Ivory
Located in Port Washington, NY
Extremely fine woven Persian silk carpet have silk pile on silk foundation. Approximately 750-800 knots per square inch.
Qum weavers are also known for producing prayer rugs with elegant tree of life designs, as well as compartment designs derived from classical Persian garden carpets...
Category
Late 20th Century Persian Silk Persian Rugs
Materials
Silk
Antique Kerman Rug in an All over Brown, Beige Medallion Pattern by Rug & Kilim
Located in Long Island City, NY
A hand-knotted silk Qum rug dated back to the 1950s joining Rug & Kilim’s Antique & Vintage collection. A classic 4x7 piece carrying a mesmerising medallion pattern enveloped in a ri...
Category
1950s Persian Vintage Silk Persian Rugs
Materials
Silk
Once Upon a Time I Was a Heriz, Contemporary Rug in Silk by Djoharian Design
Located in Lohr, Bavaria, DE
A beautiful contemporary modernized Persian design hand knotted rug using finest wool and silk in 8 x 10 ft.
By Djoharian Design.
Modern design rug in style of a Persian Heriz in a new layered look.
This design will pop up every room - imagine it in a brutalist designed space!
Design in style of Heriz hand-knotted.
Collection: Djoharian Design - "Once upon a time I was a Heriz"
Colors: pinks and golds and turquois
Pile: 90% Chinese matka silk, 10% Tibetan highland wool
Knot density: 150 knots / inch²
Production time approx. 23-24 weeks in size 8 x 10 ft.
Size: Available to order in the desired size. Other color combinations are possible.
Underfloor heating: Suitable
Perfect for loft or Industrial modern rooms. Looks fantastic on modern exposed concrete floors as well.
Interior designers and architects are welcome to have this rug custom made...
Category
2010s Nepalese Modern Silk Persian Rugs
Materials
Wool, Silk
Hand-Knotted Vintage Kerman Rug in Blue & Pink Medallion Pattern by Rug & Kilim
Located in Long Island City, NY
A 3x5 hand-knotted mid-century Kerman rug originating from Persia circa 1950-1960. Flourishing on a rich blue background, the rug witnesses an elaborate Medallion pattern with an int...
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1950s Persian Vintage Silk Persian Rugs
Materials
Silk
Botanical Silk Rug Hand-Knotted Gray Charcoal Modern Design Djoharian
Located in Lohr, Bavaria, DE
A beautiful contemporary modern design, hand knotted using hand spun botanical bamboo silk by Djoharian Design.
This hand-knotted rug with an organic design and wonderful color comb...
Category
2010s Indian Modern Silk Persian Rugs
Materials
Silk
Mid 20th Century Persian Isfahan Carpet ( 3'7" x 5'5" - 110 x 165 cm )
Located in New York, NY
Mid 20th Century Persian Isfahan Carpet ( 3'7" x 5'5" - 110 x 165 cm )
Category
1940s Persian Vintage Silk Persian Rugs
Materials
Wool, Silk
Hand-Knotted Vintage Qum Rug in Brown, Beige Medallion Pattern by Rug & Kilim
Located in Long Island City, NY
Emanating the fine craftsmanship of the 1950s, this hand-knotted mid-century Persian Qum rug makes way to Rug & Kilim’s Antique & Vintage collection. Characterised by a dense medalli...
Category
1950s Persian Vintage Silk Persian Rugs
Materials
Silk
Antique Persian Tabriz Silk Prayer Rug.4 ft 3 in x 5 ft 6 in
Located in New York, NY
Beautiful small size antique Persian Tabriz silk prayer rug, country of origin: Persia, date: circa 1880, size: 4 ft 3 in x 5 ft 6 in (1.3 m x 1.68 m).
Category
Late 19th Century Persian Tabriz Antique Silk Persian Rugs
Materials
Silk
Rare Square Size Silk Persian Qum Rug
Located in New York, NY
One of a kind Silk Persian Qum Rug from the middle of the 20th Century
Measures: 6'4'' x 6'6''.
Category
Late 20th Century Turkish Agra Silk Persian Rugs
Materials
Silk
Mid 20th Century Persian Isfahan Silk Carpet ( 3' 2" x 5' 6" - 97 x 167 cm )
Located in New York, NY
Mid 20th Century Persian Isfahan Silk Carpet ( 3' 2" x 5' 6" - 97 x 167 cm )
Category
1940s Persian Vintage Silk Persian Rugs
Materials
Silk
21st Century Design Fine Silk Rug Hand Knotted Gray Charcoal
Located in Lohr, Bavaria, DE
Our MYSTIQUE COLLECTION impresses with a select palette of timeless colors and fine, carefully selected material.
These fine pieces of contemporary art are hand-knotted by skilled ar...
Category
2010s Indian Modern Silk Persian Rugs
Materials
Silk
Vintage Persian Silk Nain Rug with French Cottage Style
Located in Dallas, TX
77663 Vintage Persian Silk Nain rug with French Cottage Style 06'07 x 10'01. Characterized by the cozy simplicity of French cottage style and romantic connot...
Category
Late 20th Century Persian Tabriz Silk Persian Rugs
Materials
Silk
Kashan Golden-Brown and Blue Silk Persian Rug Floral Medallion
Located in Long Island City, NY
Originating from Persia between 1880-1900, this traditional antique Kashan rug utilizes brilliant hand knotted silk to accent a variety of lively colourways complementing its size an...
Category
1880s Persian Kashan Antique Silk Persian Rugs
Materials
Silk
Polonaise Rug Silk and Wool Antique Isfahan Design Bespoke Sizes
Located in Lohr, Bavaria, DE
A beautiful new and made to order Polonaise carpet, hand knotted using finest Chinese mulberry silk and Tibetan Highland Wool.
The design features typical elements of the Persian Safavid...
Category
2010s Nepalese Renaissance Silk Persian Rugs
Materials
Wool, Silk
Antique Persian Silk Prayer Mat
Located in Redding, CT
Antique Persian silk prayer mat. Deep rich magenta tones with creams and blues. Hand knotted and adorned with fringe. dimensions are :26" x 46". This item c...
Category
Late 20th Century Persian Silk Persian Rugs
Materials
Silk
Fine Silk Rug Hand Knotted Gray Charcoal Djoharian Collection
Located in Lohr, Bavaria, DE
A beautiful contemporary modern design, hand knotted using hand spun bamboo silk.
By Djoharian Design.
This design will pop up every room - imagine it in a brutalist designed space!
Perfect for loft or Industrial modern rooms...
Category
2010s Indian Modern Silk Persian Rugs
Materials
Silk
Contemporary Rug Gray Charcoal Modern Design Djoharian Botanical Bamboo Slk
Located in Lohr, Bavaria, DE
A beautiful contemporary modern design, hand knotted using hand spun botanical bamboo silk by Djoharian Design.
This hand-knotted rug with an organic design and wonderful color comb...
Category
2010s Indian Modern Silk Persian Rugs
Materials
Silk
Silk Antique Mohtasham Kashan Rug
By Mohtashem
Located in New York, NY
An extraordinary early 20th century Persian Mohtashem Kashan Silk rug.
Measures: 3'4'' x 3'8''
The rarest group of Kashan carpets that utilizes non-traditional designs and color palettes is the “Motashem Kashan,” which was woven up to the end of the 19th century. This elite class of Kashan carpets uses a very luminous quality of lamb’s wool, which gives the surface a highly reflective quality. Quite hard-to-find, true Motashem Kashan rugs are extraordinarily finely knotted. They employ either a graceful teardrop medallion or intricately detailed all-over blossom and leaf patterns.
Their preferred color palette is subtle pastel and earth tones, contrasted by a penetrating midnight indigo blue. At the same time, these hues retain a remarkable luster, as the rich lanolin has risen to the surface of each fiber of wool.
Also, early Motashem Kashan rugs often demonstrate a very sensitive and emotive use of intentional color shading, a technique known as abrash. In Mohtasham Kashan carpets...
Category
Early 20th Century Persian Kashan Silk Persian Rugs
Materials
Wool, Silk
Authentic Persian Hand Knotted Medallion Fish Design 'Mahi' Silk Tabriz Rug
Located in San Diego, CA
Tabriz rugs are well known for their excellent weaving and design. One of the very famous patterns of Tabriz rugs are Fish Design known is Mahi. This beautiful piece has wool and silk pile with silk foundation.
This is a very rare piece because most of the fish design rugs have COTTON foundation but this rug has SILK foundation with a very excellent condition. Mahi rugs...
Category
Early 2000s Persian Tabriz Silk Persian Rugs
Materials
Wool, Silk
Persian Hand Knotted Red All over Design Semi Floral Red Bijar Bidjar Runner Rug
Located in San Diego, CA
This runner is a handmade Persian rug. The pile is wool & silk with cotton foundation, the pile is incredible dense and strong. This stunning Persian Bijar rug is among the most hardwearing rug. It is made using high-quality wool, and the knots are beaten down using a heavy metal comb...
Category
Early 2000s Persian Silk Persian Rugs
Materials
Wool, Cotton, Silk
21st Century Design Fine Silk Rug Hand Knotted Iight Blue
Located in Lohr, Bavaria, DE
Designer rug circa 9 x 6 ft hand-knotted blue
Exclusive finterior design rug, hand-knotted in two colors from the finest bamboo silk.
Discreet elegance through noble material.
Manufa...
Category
2010s Indian Modern Silk Persian Rugs
Materials
Silk
Silk Persian Qum Rug. Size: 5 ft x 7 ft 10 in
Located in New York, NY
Small Scatter Size Brown Silk Persian Qum Rug, Country of Origin / Rug Type: Modern Persian Rug, Circa date: Late 20th Century. Size: 5 ft x 7 ft 10 in (1.52 m x 2.39 m)
Category
Late 20th Century Persian Tabriz Silk Persian Rugs
Materials
Silk
21st Century Bamboo Silk Handknotted Rug by Modenese Interiors, Green&White
Located in PADOVA, Italy
Pure bamboo silk rug with green background and white border stripes, flower decorations. Modenese Interiors artisans preciously handknotted this colorized vintage rug for a lavish cl...
Category
2010s Italian Oushak Silk Persian Rugs
Materials
Cotton, Silk, Bamboo
Silk Persian Qum Rug. 9 ft 6 in x 13 ft 6 in
Located in New York, NY
Silk Room Size Persian Qum Rug, Country of Origin / Rug Type: Modern Persian Rug, Circa date: Late 20th Century. Size: 9 ft 6 in x 13 ft 6 in (2.9 m x 4.11 m)
Category
Late 20th Century Persian Tabriz Silk Persian Rugs
Materials
Silk
Vintage Chinese Silk Rug
Located in Chicago, IL
A beautiful vintage Chinese hand-knotted silk rug with a large central medallion resting on a field of scrolling vines, flowers, and birds, all woven in crimson, indigo, orange, gold...
Category
1970s Chinese Vintage Silk Persian Rugs
Materials
Silk
Pair of Mid 20th Century Persian Silk Qum Carpets (3' 7'' x 5' 2'' - 110 x 158)
Located in New York, NY
Pair of Mid 20th Century Persian Silk Qum Carpets (3' 7'' x 5' 2'' - 110 x 158)
Category
1940s Persian Vintage Silk Persian Rugs
Materials
Silk
Vintage Persian Silk Tabriz Rug, circa 1940
Located in Secaucus, NJ
Vintage Persian silk Tabriz, circa 1940. Finely woven in silk this delightful little rug will fit into so many different areas of a home. Size: 2' x 3'.
Category
Early 20th Century Persian Silk Persian Rugs
Materials
Silk
Fine Large and Palatial Persian Nain Hand-Knotted Wool and Silk Pile Area Rug
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A Palatial Persian Nain hand-knotted wool and silk Pile area rug. The very large and impressive vibrant and colorful medallion carpet with red-burgundy, ivory-beige, blue-Celeste and...
Category
Late 20th Century Persian Islamic Silk Persian Rugs
Materials
Wool, Silk
Hand-Knotted Antique Tabriz Rug in Orange Brown Medallion Pattern by Rug & Kilim
Located in Long Island City, NY
Hand knotted in silk circa 1920-1930, a 10x14 antique Tabriz rug newly unveiled from Rug & Kilim’s coveted Persian classics.
On the Design: Boasting a meticulous medallion pattern on the field along with an intricate border design, the collectible reflects Fine Iranian sensibilities intrinsic to this style and lineage. The design rests comfortably in hues of orange while being deliciously highlighted in dark blue tones at select curvatures—all sitting beautifully atop beige-brown tones for a warm, rich design.
Thriving in good condition with mild wear, an exemplary choice for master bedrooms and living rooms among vast applications. Extremely collectible among all-silk Tabriz carpets...
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1920s Persian Other Vintage Silk Persian Rugs
Materials
Silk
Hand-Knotted Antique Persian rug in Red and Beige Floral Pattern by Rug & Kilim
Located in Long Island City, NY
Boasting a sprawling size and brilliance of Persian craftsmanship, this antique Tabriz rug is a fabulous 12x18 addition to Rug & Kilim’s repertoire of rare antique rugs. Hand-knotted...
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1880s Persian Tabriz Antique Silk Persian Rugs
Materials
Silk
Vintage Persian Silk Qum Hunting Rug with Medieval Style
Located in Dallas, TX
77865 Vintage Persian Silk Qum Hunting rug with Medieval Style 03'04 x 05'00. Drawing inspiration from King Henry VI of England and Medieval style, this ha...
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Mid-20th Century Persian Medieval Silk Persian Rugs
Materials
Silk
21st Century Handknotted Oval Bamboo Silk Rug by Modenese Interiors, Scarlet
Located in PADOVA, Italy
100% bamboo silk and cotton handbraided oval rug with intricate pattern of squiggles and blossoms. Goes perfectly in luxury villas and majlis, bespoke production by Modenese Gastone Luxury Interiors...
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2010s Italian Kirman Silk Persian Rugs
Materials
Cotton, Silk, Bamboo
Vintage Persian Qum Rug with Hunting Scene
Located in Dallas, TX
77512, vintage Persian Qum rug with hunting scene. This hand knotted wool vintage Persian Qum rug features a lively pictorial hunting scene against a beige backdrop. The sense of fli...
Category
Late 20th Century Persian Medieval Silk Persian Rugs
Materials
Wool, Silk
Very Fine Turkish Silk Rug Hereke Style
Located in Saint Ouen, FR
Nice little silk Turkish rug, with beautiful geometrical design with mihrab and nice colors with beige, pink, yellow and black, finely hand knotted with silk velvet on silk foundatio...
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Late 20th Century Turkish Other Silk Persian Rugs
Materials
Silk
Antique Tabriz Silk Rug
Located in New York, NY
Floral, open field with medallion.
Iran ca. 1880
Measures: 12'8" x 8'7" (386 x 262 cm).
Category
Late 19th Century Persian Tabriz Antique Silk Persian Rugs
Materials
Silk
Tabriz Rug 5'0" x 8'0"
Located in New York, NY
A Tabriz rug/carpet is a type in the general category of Persian carpets from the city of Tabriz, the capital city of East Azerbaijan Province in North West of Iran totally populated...
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20th Century Persian Tabriz Silk Persian Rugs
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Silk, Wool
Vintage Persian Silk Qum Rug with Chippendale Style
Located in Dallas, TX
77669 Vintage Persian silk qum rug with Chippendale Style 08'02 x 11'06. Warm and sophisticated with incredible detail and texture, this hand-knotted silk vintage Persian Qum rug bea...
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Mid-20th Century Persian Chippendale Silk Persian Rugs
Materials
Silk
21st Century Bamboo Silk Handbraided Rug by Modenese Interiors, Pink, Emerald
Located in PADOVA, Italy
100% bamboo silk and cotton handbraided rectangular rug with intricate pattern of squiggles and blossoms, lisht pink decorations on an emerald backgrou...
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2010s Italian Malayer Silk Persian Rugs
Materials
Cotton, Silk, Bamboo
21st Century Bamboo Silk Handknotted Rug by Modenese Interiors, Persian Emerald
Located in PADOVA, Italy
100% bamboo silk rug with emerald background and intricate floreal details. At its center, three wide circles with red roses. Modenese Interiors artisans preciously handbraided this ...
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2010s Italian Tabriz Silk Persian Rugs
Materials
Cotton, Silk, Bamboo
21st Century Bamboo Silk Handbraided Rug by Modenese Interiors, White, Black
Located in PADOVA, Italy
Shiny 100% bamboo silk oriental rug handbraided by skilled Italian artisans for the design brand Modenese Luxury Interiors. This item goes best with neoclassical furnishings in priva...
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2010s Italian Tabriz Silk Persian Rugs
Materials
Cotton, Silk, Bamboo
21st Century Bamboo Silk Handknotted Rug by Modenese Interiors, Black&White
Located in PADOVA, Italy
Classy soft 100% bamboo silk oriental rug handknitted by Italian producer Modenese Luxury Interiors. This item goes best with neoclassical furnishings in private living room. Intrica...
Category
2010s Italian Oushak Silk Persian Rugs
Materials
Cotton, Silk, Bamboo
21st Century Bamboo Silk Handbraided Rug by Modenese Interiors, Gold & White
Located in PADOVA, Italy
Precious soft 100% bamboo silk oriental rug by Italian producer Modenese Luxury Interiors. Perfect item for a classic ivory-furnished living room. Beige roses and leaves rule over th...
Category
2010s Italian Malayer Silk Persian Rugs
Materials
Cotton, Silk, Bamboo
21st Century Handknotted Bamboo Silk Rug by Modenese Interiors, Beige&Yellow
Located in PADOVA, Italy
100% bamboo silk carpet with emerald background and intricate floreal details and gold lily pattern, top quality low pile fibers. Modenese Interiors artisans preciously handbraided t...
Category
2010s Italian Kirman Silk Persian Rugs
Materials
Cotton, Silk, Bamboo
21st Century Bamboo Silk Handknotted Rug by Modenese Interiors, Red and Gold
Located in PADOVA, Italy
Bright 100% bamboo silk persian rug handknotted by experienced Italian artisans for the interior design brand Modenese Luxury Interiors. This rug goes best with classical furniture i...
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2010s Italian Tabriz Silk Persian Rugs
Materials
Cotton, Bamboo, Silk
21st Century Bamboo Silk Handknitted Rug, Gold, Beige
Located in PADOVA, Italy
Wonderfully handknotted persian style rug, bespoke production by Modenese Gastone Luxury Interiors guaranteeing best quality fibers. Bold border white stripes with roses pattern resu...
Category
2010s Italian Oushak Silk Persian Rugs
Materials
Cotton, Silk, Bamboo
Persian Hand Knotted Medallion Floral Cream Blue Nain Rug 2000 Circa
Located in San Diego, CA
This authentic Persian round hand-made Nain (9 LA) rug has wool and silk pile with cotton foundation. Nain is a city in Iran that is well known for producing fine handmade rug. This ...
Category
Early 2000s Persian Silk Persian Rugs
Materials
Wool, Cotton, Silk
Vintage Handmade Silk Persian Rugs for Sale on 1stDibs
Make a bold statement in a living room or bedroom by incorporating vintage silk Persian 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, authentic 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 older 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 silk 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, Persian tribal rugs and other antique and vintage rugs for sale on 1stDibs.
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