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Tribal Persian Rugs

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Style: Tribal
Vintage Baluch Persian rug in Red, Blue, Brown Tribal Patterns from Rug & Kilim
Located in Long Island City, NY
Hand-knotted in wool, this 3x4 Baluch Persian rug of the 1950s is the latest to enter Rug & Kilim’s Antique & Vintage collection. On the Design: The piece features tribal geometric patterns in tones of red, blue & brown with fine white detailing. A keen eye will note that the field pattern almost resembles arrows used...
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1950s Persian Vintage Tribal Persian Rugs

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Wool

Vintage Baluch Persian rug in Polychromatic Patterns from Rug & Kilim
Located in Long Island City, NY
Hand-knotted in wool, this 5x6 Baluch Persian rug of the 1950s is the latest to enter Rug & Kilim’s Antique & Vintage collection. On the Design: The piece carries tribal patterns i...
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1950s Persian Vintage Tribal Persian Rugs

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Wool

Vintage Baluch Persian rug in Red, Beige, Blue & Brown Patterns from Rug & Kilim
Located in Long Island City, NY
Hand-knotted in wool, this 4x6 Baluch Persian rug of the 1950s is the latest to enter Rug & Kilim’s Antique & Vintage collection. On the Design: The piece carries tribal patterns i...
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1950s Persian Vintage Tribal Persian Rugs

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Wool

Vintage Baluch Persian rug in Red, Blue & Beige Patterns from Rug & Kilim
Located in Long Island City, NY
Hand-knotted in wool, this 3x4 Baluch Persian rug of the 1950s is the latest to enter Rug & Kilim’s Antique & Vintage collection. On the Design: The piece carries tribal patterns i...
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1950s Persian Vintage Tribal Persian Rugs

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Wool

Vintage Baluch Persian rug in Black, Red, Orange, White Pattern from Rug & Kilim
Located in Long Island City, NY
Hand-knotted in wool, this 3x5 Baluch Persian rug of the 1950s is the latest to enter Rug & Kilim’s Antique & Vintage collection. On the Design: The Persian Baluch rug carries trib...
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1950s Persian Vintage Tribal Persian Rugs

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Wool

Vintage Red Persian Tribal Hamadan Rug
Located in Dallas, TX
72109 Vintage Persian Hamadan Rug, 05'00 x 06'07. Emanating modern style with incredible detail and texture, this hand knotted wool vintage Persian Hamadan rug is a captivating vis...
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Mid-20th Century Persian Tribal Persian Rugs

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Wool

Vintage Baluch Persian rug in Red, Blue & Black Patterns from Rug & Kilim
Located in Long Island City, NY
Hand-knotted in wool, this 3x4 Baluch Persian rug of the 1950s is the latest to enter Rug & Kilim’s Antique & Vintage collection. On the Design: The piece carries diamond patterns ...
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1950s Persian Vintage Tribal Persian Rugs

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Wool

Rug & Kilim’s Modern Patchwork kilim in Multicolor Geometric Patterns
Located in Long Island City, NY
Hand-knotted in wool, this 3x6 Baluch Persian runner of the 1950s is the latest to enter Rug & Kilim’s Antique & Vintage collection. On the Design: The piece carries a deep sense o...
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1950s Persian Vintage Tribal Persian Rugs

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Wool

Earth-Tone Vintage Persian Shiraz Tribal Rug
Located in Dallas, TX
75070 Vintage Persian Shiraz Tribal Rug, 04’04 x 07’00. Emanating nomadic charm with incredible detail and texture, this hand knotted wool vintage Persian Shiraz rug is a captivatin...
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Mid-20th Century Persian Tribal Persian Rugs

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Wool

Vintage Persian Hamadan Rug with Rustic Luxe Style
Located in Dallas, TX
75235 Vintage Persian Hamadan Rug, 04'00 X 06'10. Emanating nomadic charm with incredible detail and texture, this hand knotted wool vintage Persian Hamadan rug is a captivating vi...
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Mid-20th Century Persian Tribal Persian Rugs

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Wool

Vintage Bidjar Persian Jajim Kilim with Multicolor Stripes
Located in Long Island City, NY
This vintage 6x7 Bidjar Persian Jajim kilim is a unique tribal rug for its period—handwoven in wool circa 1950-1960. On the Design: The field is done in a striae—more particula...
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1950s Persian Vintage Tribal Persian Rugs

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Wool

19th Century S. Persian Ghashgaie Rug ( 4'2" x 6'2" - 127 x 188 )
Located in New York, NY
19th Century S. Persian Ghashgaie Rug ( 4'2" x 6'2" - 127 x 188 )
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1890s Persian Antique Tribal Persian Rugs

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Wool

Vintage Persian Tribal Semnan Rug with Warm Earth-Tone Colors
Located in Dallas, TX
75143 Vintage Persian Semnan Rug, 04'05 x 07'07. Emanating nomadic charm with incredible detail and texture, this hand knotted wool vintage Persian Semnan ...
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Mid-20th Century Persian Tribal Persian Rugs

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Wool

Antique Persian Shiraz Rug with Diamond Medallions in Navy Blue, Red & Ivory
Located in Atlanta, GA
Antique Persian Shiraz Rug with Diamond Medallions in Navy Blue, Red, Green & Ivory. Keivan Woven Arts / rug EMB-9592-13509 country of origin / type: Iran / Shiraz, circa 1920. Me...
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Early 20th Century Persian Tribal Persian Rugs

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Wool

Earth-Tone Vintage Persian Shiraz Tribal Rug
Located in Dallas, TX
76548 Vintage Persian Shiraz Rug, 03'09 X 07'01. Emanating nomadic charm with incredible detail and texture, this hand knotted wool vintage Persian Shiraz rug is a captivating visi...
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Mid-20th Century Persian Tribal Persian Rugs

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Wool

Vintage Shahsavan Persian Kilim with Beige-Brown Stripes
Located in Long Island City, NY
Handwoven in wool, a vintage 7x9 Shahsavan Persian Kilim in palas weave style. On the Design: The 1950s Kilim rug employs an ideal use of neutral in stripes with beige-brown & ...
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1950s Persian Vintage Tribal Persian Rugs

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Wool

Zabihi Collection Red Contemporary Persian Gabbeh Rug
Located in New York, NY
One of a kind intermediate size Persian Gabbeh rug from the late 20th century featuring a large irregular shape soft color medallion on a spacious borderless red ground Measures: ...
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Late 20th Century Tribal Persian Rugs

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Wool

19th Century Persian Kurdish Rug
Located in Chicago, IL
A stunning late 19th century Persian Kurdish rug with the most beautiful all-over large-scale mirrored floral pattern woven in crimson, white, gold, pink, and set against a dark indi...
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Late 19th Century Persian Antique Tribal Persian Rugs

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Wool

Vintage Bidjar Persian Square Kilim with Multicolor Stripes
Located in Long Island City, NY
This vintage 6x6 Persian Kilim is believed to be a Bidjar tribal rug of the Jajim flatweave style—handwoven in wool circa 1950-1960. On the Design: The field is done in a stria...
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1950s Persian Vintage Tribal Persian Rugs

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Wool

Hand-Knotted Bright and Brilliant Antique Persian Ersari Carpet, Wool, 7' x 9'
Located in New York, NY
Showcasing bright and bold shades of rose, red, green, indigo, cream, orange, pink, and black wool, this Antique Persian Esari carpet measures 7’2” x 9’ and was woven in Iran circa 1...
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1890s Turkmen Antique Tribal Persian Rugs

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Wool

Antique Northwest Persian Rug. Size: 4 ft 6 in x 7 ft
Located in New York, NY
Impressive and beautiful small tribal geometric antique northwest Persian rug, country of origin / rug type: Persian rug, date: circa 1920. Size: 4 ft 6 in x 7 ft (1.37 m x 2.13 m) ...
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Early 20th Century Persian Tribal Persian Rugs

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Wool

Antique Northwest Persian Runner Rug. 3 ft 5 in x 9 ft 3 in
Located in New York, NY
Antique Northwest Persian rug, origin: Persia, circa turn of the 20th century. Size: 3 ft 5 in x 9 ft 3 in (1.04 m x 2.82 m) Here is a truly beautiful antique oriental rug - an an...
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1890s Persian Antique Tribal Persian Rugs

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Wool

Antique Northwest Persian Rug. Size: 5 ft 5 in x 14 ft
Located in New York, NY
Tribal Antique Northwest Persian Rug, Country of Origin / Rug Type: Persian Rugs, Circa Date: 1880 – Size: 5 ft 5 in x 14 ft (1.65 m x 4.27 m) This Northwest Persian rug is unique...
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19th Century Persian Antique Tribal Persian Rugs

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Wool

Antique Bidjar Persian Runner. Size: 3' 2" x 12' 9"
Located in New York, NY
Amazing Antique Bidjar runner carpet, Persia, 1920 - Size: 3 ft. 2 in x 12 ft. 9 in (0.97 m x 3.89 m). This stunning carpet features a relatively simple pattern that only accentua...
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Early 20th Century Persian Tribal Persian Rugs

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Wool

Antique Persian Bidjar Rug. 8 ft. 7 in x 19 ft. 6 in
Located in New York, NY
Beautiful Gallery Size Antique Persian Bidjar Rug, Country of Origin / Rug Type: Antique Persian Rugs, Circa Date: 1900 – This magnificent gallery-sized rug from Bidjar is impressive...
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Early 20th Century Persian Tribal Persian Rugs

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Wool

Eliko Rugs by David Ariel Antique Persian Mahal Rug, Purple Allover Field
Located in New York, NY
Mahal rugs, also known as Mahal carpets, are a style of hand-woven rugs originating from the Mahallat region of Iran. Mahal carpets are highly regarded for their quality and beauty. They are hand knotted using traditional techniques and typically feature intricate patterns and designs. These rugs often exhibit a rich color palette with vibrant reds, blues, and earthy tones. Floral motifs, medallions, and geometric patterns are commonly found in Mahal carpets. The designs are typically symmetrical and well-balanced, reflecting the craftsmanship and artistic skills of the weavers. Mahal rugs are made using high-quality wool, which contributes to their durability and longevity. Some may also incorporate silk accents, adding a touch of luxury to the design. These rugs are known for their soft and dense pile, which provides a comfortable texture underfoot. Although the term "Mahal rugs" may refer to something else specific or different, based on the information available, the Mahal carpets from the Mahallat region of Iran are a well-known and respected type of handmade rug. In this case, Eliko Rugs by...
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1930s Persian Vintage Tribal Persian Rugs

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Wool

Vintage Persian Palas Kilim in Multicolor Stripes
Located in Long Island City, NY
This vintage 6x11 Persian Kilim from Kurdistan employs the distinct “palas” weaving technique. On the Design: Handwoven in wool, the pattern enjoys red, blue & green stripes f...
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1950s Persian Vintage Tribal Persian Rugs

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Wool

Mid-20th Century Persian Gabbeh Rug
Located in Chicago, IL
A wonderful and bold mid-20th century Persian Gabbeh rug with a geometric abrash indigo medallion set against an abrash crimson field, with a single goat in three corners...
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Mid-20th Century Persian Tribal Persian Rugs

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Wool

Vintage Bidjar Persian Kilim in Red with Multicolor Stripes
Located in Long Island City, NY
Handwoven in wool circa 1950-1960, this 5x9 vintage Persian Kilim is believed to be a tribal rug of Bidjar provenance—a new unveiling from the Rug & Kilim collection. On the Desi...
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1950s Persian Vintage Tribal Persian Rugs

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Hemp

Vintage Northwest Persian Kilim in Red with Medallions
Located in Long Island City, NY
This vintage 4x9 Persian Kilim is a tribal rug from Meshkin—a small northwestern village known for its fabulous works. Handwoven in wool, it originates circa 1950-1960. On the Des...
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1950s Persian Vintage Tribal Persian Rugs

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Wool

Zabihi Collection Tribal Antique Shiraz Room Size Rug
Located in New York, NY
An early 20th century Persian Shiraz small room size tribal rug in earth tones circa 1920 Measures: 7'5" x 10'5".
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Early 20th Century Persian Tribal Persian Rugs

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Wool

Vintage Northwest Persian Kilim with Geometric Patterns
Located in Long Island City, NY
This vintage 5x10 Persian Kilim is a tribal rug from Meshkin—a small northwestern village known for its fabulous works. Handwoven in wool, it originates circa 1950-1960. On the De...
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1950s Persian Vintage Tribal Persian Rugs

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Wool

Vintage Kurdish Persian Kilim in Beige-Brown Stripes
Located in Long Island City, NY
This vintage 8x9 Persian Kilim is handwoven in wool, and is believed to originate from Kurdistan circa 1950-1960. On the Design: This tribal rug is a panel-weave style flatwea...
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1950s Persian Vintage Tribal Persian Rugs

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Wool

Vintage Northwest Persian Kilim with Geometric Patterns
Located in Long Island City, NY
This vintage 4x11 Persian Kilim is a tribal rug from Meshkin—a small northwestern village known for its fabulous works. Handwoven in wool, it originates circa 1950-1960. On the De...
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1950s Persian Vintage Tribal Persian Rugs

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Wool

Vintage Palas Persian Kilim in Pink and Ochre Stripes
Located in Long Island City, NY
Handwoven in wool circa 1950-1960, this vintage 6x11 Persian Kilim from Kurdistan employs the distinct “palas” weaving technique. On The Design: This pattern enjoys an interes...
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1950s Persian Vintage Tribal Persian Rugs

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Wool

Vintage Northwest Persian Kilim in Salmon with Medallions
Located in Long Island City, NY
This vintage 5x12 Persian Kilim is a tribal rug from Meshkin—a small northwestern village known for its fabulous works. Handwoven in wool, it originates circa 1950-1960. On the De...
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1950s Persian Vintage Tribal Persian Rugs

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Wool

Eliko RUgs by David Ariel Beautiful Antique Bidjar Runner with Bold Colors
Located in New York, NY
Bidjar rugs, also known as Bijar rugs, are a type of hand-woven rug that originated in the town of Bidjar in the Kurdistan region of Iran. They are highly regarded for their exceptio...
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1920s Persian Vintage Tribal Persian Rugs

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Wool

Vintage Karadagh Persian Kilim with Multicolor Diamond Pattern
Located in Long Island City, NY
This vintage 4x5 Persian Kilim is a tribal Karadagh rug — named after the mountainous region known for its fabulous works. Handwoven in wool, it originates circa 1950-1960. On the...
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1950s Persian Vintage Tribal Persian Rugs

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Wool

Vintage Karadagh Persian Kilim with Multicolor Diamond Pattern
Located in Long Island City, NY
This vintage 4x5 Persian Kilim is a tribal Karadagh rug — named after the mountainous region known for its fabulous works. Handwoven in wool, it originates circa 1950-1960. On the...
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1950s Persian Vintage Tribal Persian Rugs

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Wool

Vintage Bidjar Persian Kilim with Stripes & Geometric Patterns
Located in Long Island City, NY
This vintage 4x5 Persian Kilim is a new addition of Bidjar provenance in Rug & Kilim's rare tribal curations. Handwoven in wool circa 1950-1960. On the Design: Bidjar Kilims l...
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1950s Persian Vintage Tribal Persian Rugs

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Wool

Antique Kurdish Souj Boulak Rug
Located in Closter, NJ
The Kurds are a relatively autonomous group whose population is concentrated primarily in Turkey, Iraq, and Persia (Iran). They are recognized as being prolific weavers who have prod...
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Early 1900s Persian Antique Tribal Persian Rugs

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Wool

Antique Kurdish Souj Boulak Runner
Located in Closter, NJ
The Kurds are a relatively autonomous group whose population is concentrated primarily in Turkey, Iraq, and Persia (Iran). They are recognized as being prolific weavers who have prod...
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Early 1900s Persian Antique Tribal Persian Rugs

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Wool

Vintage Shahsavan Persian Kilim in Red with Geometric Patterns
Located in Long Island City, NY
This vintage 5x14 Persian Kilim is a mid-century gallery runner and tribal rug believed to originate from the Shahsavan tribe. On the Design: Handwoven in wool circa 1950-1960...
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1950s Persian Vintage Tribal Persian Rugs

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Wool

Vintage Persian Kilim in Red, Black & White Geometric Patterns
Located in Long Island City, NY
Handwoven in wool circa 1950-1960, This 11x11 vintage Persian kilim is a rare work from the Rug & Kilim collection. On the Design: This kilim is believed to be of Turan provena...
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1950s Persian Vintage Tribal Persian Rugs

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Wool

Vintage Baluch Persian Kilim with Stripes & Geometric Patterns
Located in Long Island City, NY
Hand-knotted in wool circa 1950, this 6x10 vintage Persian Kilim is a tribal rug of Baluch provenance. On the Design: This flatweave enjoys stripes and sharp, finely woven geometr...
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1950s Persian Vintage Tribal Persian Rugs

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Wool

Vintage Shahsavan Persian Kilim with Red Field and Medallions
Located in Long Island City, NY
Handwoven in wool circa 1950, this 5x11 vintage Shahsavan Persian kilim is an exciting new curation. On The Design: This flatweave enjoys sharp medallions on a bold red open fi...
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1950s Persian Vintage Tribal Persian Rugs

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Wool

Vintage Shahsavan Persian Kilim in Gray and Red Stripes
Located in Long Island City, NY
This vintage 5x9 Persian Kilim is a mid-century tribal rug believed to hail from the Shahsavan tribe. On The Design: Handwoven in wool circa 1950-1960, the very interesting pi...
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1950s Persian Vintage Tribal Persian Rugs

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Wool

Antique Decorative Persian Kurdish Rug
Located in New York, NY
This antique Persian Kurdish rug is skillfully sourced by N A S I R I through extensive travel, passion, and research. They are named after the Kurdistan region in northwest Iran and...
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1910s Persian Vintage Tribal Persian Rugs

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Wool

Vintage Persian Turkmen Rug
Located in Chicago, IL
A wonderful late 20th century Persian Turkmen rug with an all-over stylized floral pattern surrounded by a complex border with multiple petite geometric and stylized floral patterns,...
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Late 20th Century Persian Tribal Persian Rugs

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Wool

Vintage Persian Baluch Rug
Located in Chicago, IL
A beautiful mid-20th century Persian Baluch rug with a central stylized floral field surrounded by several petite geometric patterned stripes, and a...
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Mid-20th Century Persian Tribal Persian Rugs

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Wool

Contemporary Modern Design Rug Hand Knotted Wool and Silk Djoharian Collection
Located in Lohr, Bavaria, DE
Tribal style rug by Djoharian Design, hand knotted wool and sari silk circa 8 x 10 ft. A stunning modern rug in transitional design. Description: Modern rug with nomadic motifs. ...
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2010s Indian Tribal Persian Rugs

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Wool, Silk

Vintage Shahsavan Persian Kilim in Brown with Beige Stripes
Located in Long Island City, NY
This vintage 6x11 Persian Kilim is a mid-century palas flatweave believed to hail from the Shahsavan tribe—handwoven in wool circa 1950-1960. On the Design: This Shahsavan rug ...
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1950s Persian Vintage Tribal Persian Rugs

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Wool

Vintage Shahsavan Persian Kilim in Stripes & Geometric Patterns
Located in Long Island City, NY
This vintage 5x5 Persian Kilim is a midcentury tribal rug that we believe originates from the Shahsavan tribe. On the Design: Handwoven in wool circa 1950-1960, its design enj...
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1950s Persian Vintage Tribal Persian Rugs

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Wool

Rug & Kilim’s Tribal Style Kilim in Red, Blue and Beige-Brown Geometric Patterns
Located in Long Island City, NY
Handwoven in wool, this contemporary 7x8 Kilim by Rug & Kilim is inspired by antique tribal Kilims and flatweaves. On the Design: This area rug enjoys a play of chevrons and g...
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2010s Persian Tribal Persian Rugs

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Wool

Vintage Qashqai Persian Gabbeh Rug with Animal Pictorials, from Rug & Kilim
Located in Long Island City, NY
This vintage 5x6 Persian rug is a rare mid-century Gabbeh piece that originates from the Qashqai tribe. Hand-knotted in wool circa 1950-1960, its design plays medallion and all-over pattern style together in a bold tribal fashion. The upper medallion hosts a pictorial that resembles a goat or ram—an uncommon feature only select tribal provenances enjoy. Keen eyes will further admire how the field plays all the colors together in a meticulous way—rich brown, teal, burgundy and countless others—a meticulous feat that exemplifies the personal beauty in Persian rugs. Connoisseurs will admire this as a rich piece of Persian folk art, teeming with old-world charm and bold beauty. Pictorial rugs with...
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1950s Persian Vintage Tribal Persian Rugs

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Wool

Antique Persian Bakhtiari Carpet with Blues and Browns
Located in New York, NY
This moderately woven village Ahar Mahal carpet in the Heriz-design manner features a straw field supporting a ;large light blue pendanted octogramme medallion enclosing a layered su...
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Mid-20th Century Persian Tribal Persian Rugs

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Wool

Early 20th Century Caucasian Karabagh Rug
Located in Chicago, IL
A fantastic early 20th century Caucasian Karabagh rug with an all-over trellis stylized leaf and flower pattern woven in pinks, creams, light indigos, gray, and brown wool set agains...
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Early 20th Century Persian Tribal Persian Rugs

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Wool

Persian Karajeh Style Early 20th Century Handmade Persian Mahal Small Accent Rug
Located in New York, NY
An antique Persian Mahal small accent rug handmade during the early 20th century with a design inspired by Persian Karajeh carpets. Measures: 4' 3" x 6' 7".
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Early 20th Century Persian Tribal Persian Rugs

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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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