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Material: Silk
Very fine Persian Mashhad Saber Rug - 21.2' x 12.1'
Located in Newmanstown, PA
Very fine Persian Rug Mashhad 800 Knots per inch, Size 21.2 x 12.10 Iran Mashhad Saber Wool and Silk with Silk Foundation. This is a very sought after rug. Very collectible. A true ...
Category
Early 2000s Persian Silk Persian Rugs
Materials
Wool, Silk
Very Fine Large Persian Silk Qum Rug 11.1' x 14.8'
Located in Newmanstown, PA
Magnificent Persian Tabriz wool and silk pile with silk foundation. This rug has approximately 625 knots per sq inch with a total of 17,000,000 knots tied by hand one by one. It too...
Category
Early 2000s Persian Tabriz Silk Persian Rugs
Materials
Wool, Silk
Very Fine Large Persian Silk Qum Rug 10' x 13'
Located in Newmanstown, PA
Magnificent Persian pure silk Qum with silk foundation. This rug has approximately 700 knots per sq inch with a total of 13,000,000 knots tied by hand one by one. It took 7 years to ...
Category
Early 2000s Persian Silk Persian Rugs
Materials
Silk
Very fine Persian Tabriz Silk & Wool Rug - 11.8' x 8.3'
Located in Newmanstown, PA
Very fine Persian Rug Tabriz 400 Knots per inch, Size 11.8 x 8.3 Iran Tabriz Wool and Silk. Around 5,500,000 knots tied by hand one by one. It takes 4 year...
Category
Early 2000s Persian Tabriz Silk Persian Rugs
Materials
Wool, Silk
Very Fine Persian Nain Runner
Located in Gainesville, VA
A stunning Persian Nain Runner Rug made from silk and wool. This rug originates from iran in the late 20th century and is in excellent condition. Feel free...
Category
20th Century Persian Tabriz Silk Persian Rugs
Materials
Wool, Silk
Very Fine Persian Silk Qum Rug Garden Design
Located in Gainesville, VA
A stunning very fine Persian Silk Qum Rug that originates from Iran in the late 20th century. This rug is in excellent condition considering its rich history and is made from 100% si...
Category
Late 20th Century Persian Tabriz Silk Persian Rugs
Materials
Silk
Very Fine Persian Silk Qum Rug
Located in Gainesville, VA
A stunning 100% silk Persian Qum Rug. This rug originates from Iran in the late 20th century and is truly a special piece! This rug is in excellent condition considering its rich his...
Category
Late 20th Century Persian Tabriz Silk Persian Rugs
Materials
Silk
Wool & Silk Vintage Chinese Tabriz Rug, English Chintz Meets Maximalist Opulence
Located in Dallas, TX
78669 Vintage Chinese Wool and Silk Tabriz Rug, 08'00 x 10'01. In the seamless union of maximalist opulence and relaxed refinement, behold the exquisite allure of this hand-knotted v...
Category
Late 20th Century Chinese Tabriz Silk Persian Rugs
Materials
Wool, Silk
Very Fine Persian Isfahan Runner Rug
Located in Gainesville, VA
A stunning Persian Isfahan runner Rug that originates from Iran in the late 20th century. This rug is in excellent condition and has beautiful b...
Category
Late 20th Century Persian Tabriz Silk Persian Rugs
Materials
Wool, Silk
Antique Extremely Fine Wool and Silk Tabriz Rug
Located in West Hollywood, CA
This vintage, circa 1980, extremely fine wool and silk Tabriz rug has an ivory field with a delicate polychrome scrolling palmette and floral leafy vine around a central medallion wi...
Category
Late 20th Century Persian Silk Persian Rugs
Materials
Wool, Silk
Antique Silk Heriz Prayer Rug - Late 19th Century Silk Heriz Rug, Antique Rug
Located in Sultanahmet, 34
Late 19th Century Silk Heriz Rug
Size: 130x185 cm
This impressive late 19th-century Silk Heriz Carpet is a masterpiece reflecting the elegant and sophisticated craftsmanship of a hi...
Category
Late 19th Century Persian Antique Silk Persian Rugs
Materials
Silk
Palace Size Persian Hand Knotted 6La Nain 100% Silk Rug
Located in Dallas, TX
This beautiful palace size (17.1' x 27') Nain Persian rug is woven using a delicate color palette, with shades of ivory, blue, and beige featured prominently in the floral motif and ...
Category
1990s Persian Other Silk Persian Rugs
Materials
Silk
Very fine Persian Tabriz Mahi (Fish Design) Silk & Wool - 11.6' x 16.4'
Located in Newmanstown, PA
Very fine Persian Rug Tabriz 400 Knots per inch, Wool and Silk foundation and Persian Mahi (Fish) design. Around 11,000,000 knots tied by hand on...
Category
Early 2000s Persian Silk Persian Rugs
Materials
Wool, Silk
Bobyrug’s Nice vintage fine silk tabriz style Chinese rug
Located in Saint Ouen, FR
A magnificent late 20th-century Chinese rug, adorned with Tabriz-style patterns meticulously hand-knotted in fine silk pile on a silk foundation. This exquisite piece features a cent...
Category
Late 20th Century Chinese Tabriz Silk Persian Rugs
Materials
Silk
Very fine Persian Naeen Rug - 5.2' x 8'
Located in Newmanstown, PA
Very fine Persian Rug Nain 500 Knots per inch, Size 5.2 x 8 Wool and Silk. Around 2,800,000 knots tied by hand one by one. It takes two years to complete this piece of art.
Category
Early 2000s Afghan Silk Persian Rugs
Materials
Wool, Silk
Very fine Persian Silk Ghom - 4.9' x 3.1'
Located in Newmanstown, PA
Very fine Persian Rug Qum 700 Knots per inch, Size 4.9 x 3.1 Iran Qum Shafiee Silk and Silk foundation. Around 1,500,000 knots tied by hand one by one. It takes a year to complete th...
Category
Early 2000s Persian Silk Persian Rugs
Materials
Silk
Vintage Silk Qum Rug - 19th Century Silk Qum Rug, Antique Rug, Vintage Rug
Located in Sultanahmet, 34
19th Century Silk Qum Rug
This magnificent 19th-century antique Qum (Gohm) rug offers not just decor, but a slice of history. Every intricate detail woven into this masterpiece tell...
Category
19th Century Asian Antique Silk Persian Rugs
Materials
Silk
Very fine Persian Isfahan Silk & Wool Rug - 7.7' x 5'
Located in Newmanstown, PA
Very fine Persian Rug Isfahan 600 Knots per inch, Size 7.7 x 5 Iran Isfahan Enteshari Wool and Silk with a Silk Foundation. Around 3,000,000 knots tied by hand one by one. It takes 2...
Category
Early 2000s Persian Silk Persian Rugs
Materials
Wool, Silk
Very fine Persian Isfahan Silk & Wool Rug - 7.6' x 5'
Located in Newmanstown, PA
Very fine Persian Rug Isfahan 600 Knots per inch, Size 7.6 x 5 Isfahan Iran Davari Wool and Silk with a Silk Foundation. Around 3,000,000 knots tied by hand one by one. It takes 2 ye...
Category
Early 2000s Persian Silk Persian Rugs
Materials
Wool, Silk
Very fine Persian Silk Ghom Rug - 7.1' x 5.2'
Located in Newmanstown, PA
Very fine Persian Rug Qum 700 Knots per inch, Size 7.10 x 5.2 Iran Qum Mahlosi Silk and Silk foundation. Around 4,000,000 knots tied by hand one by one. It takes 3 years to complete ...
Category
15th Century and Earlier Persian Antique Silk Persian Rugs
Materials
Silk
Very fine Persian Isfahan Silk & Wool Rug - 5' x 8'
Located in Newmanstown, PA
Very fine Persian Rug Isfahan 600 Knots per inch, Size 5 x 8 Iran Isfahan Enteshari Wool and Silk with a Silk Foundation. Around 3,000,000 knots tied by hand one by one. It takes 2 y...
Category
Early 2000s Persian Silk Persian Rugs
Materials
Wool, Silk
Vintage Qum Silk Prayer Rug - 19th Century Silk Qum Rug, Vintage Rug
Located in Sultanahmet, 34
19th Century Silk Qum Rug
This magnificent 19th-century antique Qum (Gohm) rug is a testament to the unparalleled craftsmanship of its age. Every intricate detail woven into this ma...
Category
19th Century Asian Antique Silk Persian Rugs
Materials
Silk
Very fine Persian Silk Ghom Rug - 6.6' x 6.6'
Located in Newmanstown, PA
Very fine Persian Rug Qum 700 Knots per inch, Size 6.6 x 6.6 Iran Qum Ziaee Silk and Silk foundation. Around 4,000,000 knots tied by hand one by one. It takes 3 years to complete thi...
Category
Early 2000s Persian Silk Persian Rugs
Materials
Silk
Very fine Persian Isfahan Silk & Wool Rug- 7.8' x 5'
Located in Newmanstown, PA
Very fine Persian Rug Isfahan 600 Knots per inch, Size 7.8 x 5 Isfahan Iran Davari Wool and Silk with a Silk Foundation. Around 3,000,000 knots tied by hand one by one. It takes 2 ye...
Category
Early 2000s Persian Silk Persian Rugs
Materials
Wool, Silk
Very fine Persian Silk Ghom - 7.8' x 5.2'
Located in Newmanstown, PA
Very fine Persian Rug Qum 600 Knots per inch, Size 7.8 x 5.2 Iran Isfahan Kamiar Silk and Silk foundation. Around 3,400,000 knots tied by hand one by one. It takes 3 years to complet...
Category
Early 2000s Persian Silk Persian Rugs
Materials
Silk
Antique Persian Kashan Rug with Medallion and Floral Patterns, from Rug & Kilim
Located in Long Island City, NY
Hand-knotted in silk circa 1920, this item is a rare 3x5 antique Persian Kashan rug among Rug & Kilim’s latest acquisitions in Oriental rugs.
On the Design:
This piece enjoys a pla...
Category
1650s Persian Antique Silk Persian Rugs
Materials
Silk
Very fine Persian Tabriz Silk & Wool Rug - 5' x 6.1'
Located in Newmanstown, PA
Very fine Persian Rug Tabriz 500 Knots per inch, Size 5 x 6.10 Silk and Silk foundation. Around 2,000,000 knots tied by hand one by one. It takes a year and a half to complete this ...
Category
Early 2000s Persian Silk Persian Rugs
Materials
Silk
Very fine Persian Silk Qum Rug - 5' x 5'
Located in Newmanstown, PA
Very fine Persian Rug Qum 700 Knots per inch, Size 5 x 5 Silk and Silk foundation. Around 2,500,000 knots tied by hand one by one. It takes 2 years to complete this piece of art.
Category
Early 2000s Persian Silk Persian Rugs
Materials
Silk
Very fine Persian Silk Ghom Rug - 6.6' x 4.2'
Located in Newmanstown, PA
Very fine Persian Rug Qum 800 Knots per inch, Size 6.6 x 4.2 Silk and Silk foundation. Around 3,000,000 knots tied by hand one by one. It takes 2 years to complete this piece of art.
Category
Early 2000s Persian Silk Persian Rugs
Materials
Silk
Very fine Persian Isfahan - 6.5' x 4.5'
Located in Newmanstown, PA
Very fine Persian Rug Isfahan 600 Knots per inch, Size 6.5 x 4.5 Iran Isfahan Davari Wool and Silk with a Silk Foundation. Around 2,000,000 knots tied by hand one-by-one. It takes y...
Category
Early 2000s Persian Silk Persian Rugs
Materials
Wool, Silk
Small Vintage Egyptian Handmade Silk Rug
Located in New York, NY
Small Vintage Egyptian Handmade Silk Rug
Size: 3'8" × 5'2" (111 × 157 cm).
Category
Late 20th Century Egyptian Silk Persian Rugs
Materials
Silk
Very fine Persian Silk Qum - 5' x 3.5
Located in Newmanstown, PA
Very fine Persian Rug Qum 700 Knots per inch, Size 5 x 3.5 Iran Qum Esmeili Silk and Silk foundation. Around 1,700,000 knots tied by hand one by one. It takes a year to complete this...
Category
Early 2000s Persian Silk Persian Rugs
Materials
Silk
Very Fine Persian Silk Qum
Located in Newmanstown, PA
Very fine Persian Rug Qum 700 Knots per inch, Size 5 x 3.5 Iran Qum Ahmadi Silk and Silk foundation. Around 1,700,000 knots tied by hand one by one. It takes a year to complete this ...
Category
Early 2000s Persian Silk Persian Rugs
Materials
Silk
Antique Persian Kashan Rug with Medallion and Floral Patterns, from Rug & Kilim
Located in Long Island City, NY
Hand-knotted in silk circa 1920, this item is a rare 3x5 antique Persian Kashan rug among Rug & Kilim’s latest acquisitions in Oriental rugs.
On the Design:
This piece enjoys a pla...
Category
1650s Persian Antique Silk Persian Rugs
Materials
Silk
Very fine Persian Silk Ghom Rug - 6.6' 6.6'
Located in Newmanstown, PA
Very fine Persian Rug Qum 700 Knots per inch, Size 6.6 x 6.6 Iran Qum Ziaee Silk and Silk foundation. Around 4,000,000 knots tied by hand one by one. It tak...
Category
1990s Persian Silk Persian Rugs
Materials
Silk
Handmade Antique Persian Style Isfahan Prayer Rug 4.6' x 6.8', 1900s - 1D85
Located in Bordeaux, FR
Handmade Antique Persian Style Isfahan Prayer Rug 4.6’ x 6.8’, 1900s, Good Condition, Wool
Bring home a piece of history and elegance with this handmade antique Persian style Isfaha...
Category
1880s Antique Silk Persian Rugs
Materials
Silk
Handmade Antique Persian Style Tabriz Prayer Silk Rug 3.8' x 5', 1880s - 1D84
Located in Bordeaux, FR
Handmade Antique Persian Style Tabriz Prayer Silk Rug 3.8’ x 5’, 1880s
Add a touch of elegance and history to your space with this stunning handmade antiq...
Category
1880s Antique Silk Persian Rugs
Materials
Silk
Very Fine Persian Silk Qum
Located in Newmanstown, PA
Very fine Persian Rug Qum 700 Knots per inch, Iran Qum Silk and Silk foundation. Around 1,600,000 knots tied by hand one by one. It takes about 1...
Category
1990s Persian Silk Persian Rugs
Materials
Silk
Very Fine Multicolor Persian Silk Qum - 5' 3.3'
Located in Newmanstown, PA
Very fine Persian Rug Qum 700 Knots per inch, Size 5 x 3.3 Iran Qum Motevaseli Silk and Silk foundation. Around 1,600,000 knots tied by hand one...
Category
1990s Persian Other Silk Persian Rugs
Materials
Silk
Handmade Vintage Persian Style Qum Silk Rug 1.9' x 2.5', 1970s - 1D64
Located in Bordeaux, FR
Handmade Vintage Persian Style Qum Silk Rug
Elevate your decor with the timeless allure of our Handmade Vintage Persian Style Qum Silk Rug. Crafted in the 1970s, this exquisite piece...
Category
1970s Vintage Silk Persian Rugs
Materials
Silk
Antique Persian Tabriz Silk Rug 2' 5" x 3' 8"
Located in New York, NY
Antique Persian Tabriz silk rug,
Size: 2'5" x 3'8".
Category
1920s Persian Vintage Silk Persian Rugs
Materials
Silk
Handmade Antique Persian Style Tabriz Prayer Silk Rug 4' x 5.2', 1900s - 1D83
Located in Bordeaux, FR
This Handmade Antique Persian Style Tabriz Prayer Silk Rug is a rare and valuable piece of history and art. Dating back to the 1900s, this rug is made of s...
Category
Early 1900s Antique Silk Persian Rugs
Materials
Silk
Handmade Vintage Persian Style Qum Silk Rug 4.4' x 6.2', 1970s - 1D81
Located in Bordeaux, FR
Add a touch of timeless elegance to your home with this Handmade Vintage Persian Style Qum Silk Rug. This exquisite piece from the 1970s is in good condition, showcasing the intricat...
Category
1970s Vintage Silk Persian Rugs
Materials
Silk
Superior Luxury Rug Kohinoor Contemporary Rug in Silk by Djoharian Design
Located in Lohr, Bavaria, DE
Kohinoor Luxury rug
Maharaja Style Rug Silk and Wool by Djoharian Design for living room, dining room, bedroom.
Exclusive designer rug, hand-knotted from wool and real silk.
Our c...
Category
2010s Nepalese Modern Silk Persian Rugs
Materials
Wool, Silk
Persian Tabriz in Floral Pattern in Ivory, Pale Pink, Green, Baby Blue, Red
Located in Barrington, IL
Fine Persian Tabriz in a floral pattern in a cream color background and a pale pink border. It is artistically woven with a wool pile on a cotton foundation with silk highlighting the designs in a fine workshop in the city of Tabriz in NW Persia. The central medallion is also pale pink. The corner spandrels have pale green and pink colors. The design accent colors include black, red, and gray.
Dimensions: 6’ 7” x 10’ 1”
Date of Manufacture: 4th Quarter 20th Century
Place of Origin: Persia
Material: Wool pile on a cotton foundation with silk highlights
Condition: Excellent
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Late 20th Century Persian Silk Persian Rugs
Materials
Wool, Cotton, Silk
Fine Persian Tabriz in Floral Pattern in Black, Ivory, Yellow, Pink, Baby Blue
Located in Barrington, IL
Rare and beautiful hand-knotted Persian Tabriz in a floral pattern in a black background with a brilliant color palette. The rug has a wool pile on a cotton foundation with silk hi...
Category
Late 20th Century Persian Silk Persian Rugs
Materials
Wool, Cotton, Silk
Fine Persian Tabriz in Geometric Heriz Pattern in Black, Pink, Ivory, Yellow
Located in Barrington, IL
A very rare and beautiful black background color Persian Tabriz workshop rug in the style of a geometric Persian Heriz village rug. The rug has a wool pile on a cotton foundation and silk highlights to present a classic antique village design in a new workshop rug. It has a pale pink color border. The central medallion is in cream, peach, red, blue, and yellow colors. The corner spandrels are in a pale yellow color. The rug's rich color palette including pink, green, baby blue, red, ivory is highlighted with silk which shimmers under the light.
Dimensions: 6’ 7” x 9’ 11”
Date of Manufacture: 4th Quarter 20th Century
Place of Origin: Persia
Material: Wool pile on a cotton foundation with silk highlights
Condition: Excellent
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Late 20th Century Persian Silk Persian Rugs
Materials
Wool, Cotton, Silk
Vintage Persian Tabriz Mahi in Geometric Pattern in Red, Navy, Ivory, Burgundy
Located in Barrington, IL
Vintage Persian Tabriz in Mahi (Fish) pattern with silk highlights from the 3rd quarter of the 1900s. The classic geometric pattern is loved in Persia and is hand-knotted in several...
Category
Late 20th Century Persian Silk Persian Rugs
Materials
Wool, Cotton, Silk
Late 19th Century Persian Silk Kashan Carpet ( 3' x 3'6" - 92 x 108 )
Located in New York, NY
Late 19th Century Persian Silk Kashan Carpet ( 3' x 3'6" - 92 x 108 )
Category
1890s Persian Kashan Antique Silk Persian Rugs
Materials
Silk
Vintage Silk and Wool Persian Nain Rug
Located in West Hollywood, CA
This vintage silk and wool Persian Nain rug has a pale sandy-yellow field with a central buff-brown cusped medallion with palmette pendants containing a central charcoal-blue medalli...
Category
Mid-20th Century Silk Persian Rugs
Materials
Wool, Silk
Mehraban Fine Persian Isfahan Rug Weave by Emadzadeh 26893
Located in WEST HOLLYWOOD, CA
Rug Number
26893
Size
10' 0" X 13' 9"
Design
Isfahan
Collection
Fine Persian
Material
Wool & Silk
Texture
Pile Weave
Origin
Iran
Age
New
Category
2010s Persian Silk Persian Rugs
Materials
Wool, Silk
Late 19th Century Persian Silk Kashan by Kazan ( 3'2" x 4' - 98 x 122 )
Located in New York, NY
Late 19th Century Persian Silk Kashan by Kazan ( 3'2" x 4' - 98 x 122 )
Category
1890s Persian Kashan Antique Silk Persian Rugs
Materials
Silk
Persian Rug from the city of Ghom 355 X 232 cm Wool and Silk
Located in Buxton, GB
Add a touch of elegance to any room with this unique antique Persian rug from the city of GHOM Measuring 355 x 232 cm, this hand-hooked rug features a rectangular shape and a stunnin...
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Early 20th Century Persian Silk Persian Rugs
Materials
Wool, Silk
Early 20th Century Silk & Metallic Thread Persian Kashan Carpet 4' 6" x6' 10"
Located in New York, NY
Early 20th Century Silk & Metallic Thread Persian Kashan Carpet, Size: 4' 6" x6' 10"
Category
1920s Persian Vintage Silk Persian Rugs
Materials
Metallic Thread
Vintage Persian Silk Qum Rug. 3 ft 4 in x 5 ft 2 in
Located in New York, NY
Blue Background Floral Vintage Silk Persian Qum Rug , Country of Origin / Rug Type: Vintage Persian Rug, Circa Date: Late 20th Century - Size...
Category
Late 20th Century Persian Tabriz Silk Persian Rugs
Materials
Silk
Superior Luxury Rug Kohinoor Contemporary Rug in Silk by Djoharian Design
Located in Lohr, Bavaria, DE
Kohinoor Palace rug
Maharaja Style Rug Silk and Wool area living dining room by Djoharian Design for living room, dining room, bedroom.
Exclusive designer rug, hand-knotted from woo...
Category
2010s Nepalese Modern Silk Persian Rugs
Materials
Wool, Silk
Vintage Turkish Silk Hereke Rug
Located in Chicago, IL
A wonderful vintage Turkish Hereke rug made from 100% silk, and woven with a beautiful multi-colored tree-of-life pattern in the center surrounded by a wide borer containing multiple...
Category
Late 20th Century Turkish Silk Persian Rugs
Materials
Silk
Palatial Persian Tabriz Silk & Wool Gonbad Design Circular Rug
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Palatial Persian Tabriz Silk & Wool Gonbad Design Circular Rug
The word “Gonbad” translates from Farsi into “dome” in English. It refers to the ornate domes that are found in Mosques throughout the world. Therefore, Persian Gonbad rugs...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Persian Islamic Silk Persian Rugs
Materials
Wool, 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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