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Tribal Persian Rugs

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Style: Tribal
Qashqai Tribal Persian Rug in Indigo, Gold, Red, and Cream Wool, 4' x 6'
Located in New York, NY
This Orley Shabahang Qashqai carpet from the Tribal Collection measures 4’2” x 6’2” and showcases an exquisite Qashqai design in indigo, gold, red, and cream wool. Hand-knotted in pure wool, Orley Shabahang’s signature Shekarloo weave produces a soft, luxurious pile and is incredibly durable. The interior field depicts a flourishing flower garden design inspired by antique Qashqai carpets...
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Early 2000s Persian Tribal Persian Rugs

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Wool

Vintage Persian Kurd Rug
Located in New York, NY
A vintage Persian Kurd carpet from the second quarter of the 20th century.
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1940s Persian Vintage Tribal Persian Rugs

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Wool

Antique Persian Serapi Pictorial Rug
Located in New York, NY
An early 20th century fine quality Persian Serapi rug. Predominantly grey, rust, and brown. On both ends of the central medallion is an interesting half facial figure with eyes. 4'8...
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20th Century Persian Tribal Persian Rugs

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Wool

Late 20th Century Persian Hand Knotted Wool Tiger Pictorial Tribal Red Rug
Located in Norwich, GB
A vintage Persian hand knotted wool pile lion tribal rug. Circa 1980. The rug is woven on a wool foundation, with a pictorial design of a large lion around birds over a ruby red fie...
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Late 20th Century Persian Tribal Persian Rugs

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Wool

Early 20th Century Pictorial Isfahan Rug
Located in Chicago, IL
This exquisite early 20th-century Persian hand-knotted pictorial Isfahan rug captures the legendary poet Hatim al-Tai in a beautifully detailed garden landscape. Known for its intric...
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1940s Persian Vintage Tribal Persian Rugs

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Wool

Early 20th Century Persian Hamadan Rug
Located in Chicago, IL
A gorgeous early 20th century Persian Hamadan rug with a wonderful central diamond medallion filled with stylized flowers, flanked by more flowers, and all living on a pale crimson f...
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1910s Persian Vintage Tribal Persian Rugs

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Wool

Minimalist Neutral Gabbehrez Wool Carpet, 4' x 4'
Located in New York, NY
This minimalist neutral wool 4' x 4' Orley Shabahang Gabbehrez carpet in undyed handspun wool features a higher hand-knotted pile, making it exceptionally plush and silky in texture....
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Early 2000s Persian Tribal Persian Rugs

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Wool

Mid-20th Century Persian Silk Qum Rug
Located in Chicago, IL
An incredible mid-20th century 100% hand-woven silk Persian Qum rug depicting myriad animals including deer, rabbits, jaguars, rhinos, birds, and so many more, living amidst a forest...
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1960s Persian Vintage Tribal Persian Rugs

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Silk

Antique Heibatlu / Qashqai, Nomadic Persian Rug- Rust, Charcoal - PRG Exclusive
Located in Blacksburg, VA
Gorgeous 1900's Heibatlu of the Qashqai's - Tribal Persian Rug 5' x 8' Incredible antique tribal rug woven by the masterful weavers of the Heibatlu tribe. This tribe is easily one ...
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Early 20th Century Persian Tribal Persian Rugs

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Wool

Early 1900's Heibatlu / Qashqai, Nomadic Persian Rug - PRG Exclusive
Located in Blacksburg, VA
Early 20th Century Heibatlu, Nomadic Persian Rug 5' 3 " x 8' Gorgeous, museum quality Persian rug handwoven by the legendary Qashqai sub-tribe, the Heibatlu. This tribe is easily o...
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1890s Persian Antique Tribal Persian Rugs

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Wool

Antique Persian Bidjar Rug Pillow
Located in New York, NY
Pillow made from a turn-of-the-century Persian Bidjar rug. Polyfill insert and zipper closure included Measures: 17'' x 17''.
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20th Century Tribal Persian Rugs

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Wool, Cotton, Foam

Hand-knotted Vintage 1940s Wool Persian Qashqai Tiger Rug, Red and Cream 3' x 5'
Located in New York, NY
This Persian Qashqai Tiger carpet in pure handspun wool and vegetable dyes circa 1940 exhibits a colorful tiger design in reds, oranges, golds, blues, and...
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1940s Persian Vintage Tribal Persian Rugs

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Wool

Tribal Bakhtiari Sampler Textile Rug
Located in New York, NY
a2nd quarte of the 20th century Persian Bakhtiari Sampler Rug Measures: 1'8'' x 1'10''.
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Early 20th Century Persian Tribal Persian Rugs

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Wool

Small 1920's Bakhtiari, Garden Design - Tribal Persian Rug - Rust, Brown, & Navy
Located in Blacksburg, VA
Antique Persian Bakhtiari, Garden Panel Design 4' 8" x 3' 6" Incredible 100 year old tribal, Persian rug hand woven by a member of the Bakhtiari tribe. Easily one of the most ren...
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Early 19th Century Persian Antique Tribal Persian Rugs

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Wool

Vintage Koohi / Qashqai - Nomadic Persian Rug - Rust, Amber, Navy
Located in Blacksburg, VA
Immaculate 60's Persian Koohi, Nomadeic Tribal Rug 4' x 6' Whimsical Persian rug hand-woven by the Koohis of The Qashqais. Koohi's are a subtribe of the legendary Persian nomads, T...
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1960s Persian Vintage Tribal Persian Rugs

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Wool

Neutral Tribal Wool Persian Area Rug with Red, Teal, and Brown 8' x 10'
Located in New York, NY
Introduce a touch of timeless elegance to your home with this neutral, tribal, hand-knotted Persian area rug in wool measuring 8' x 10' that features accents of red, teal, and brown....
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Early 2000s Persian Tribal Persian Rugs

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Wool

Zabihi Collection Tribal Square Antique Persian Gabbeh Rug
Located in New York, NY
rare square shaped tribal Persian Gabbeh rug from the 2nd quarter of the 20th century. The signature reads "order by reza" and dated 1940 in farsi. It must have been custom made duri...
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20th Century Tribal Persian Rugs

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Wool

Handwoven Vintage Persian Shiraz Flatweave Carpet
Located in Dallas, TX
78804 Vintage Persian Shiraz Kilim Rug, 01'06 x 02'03. Persian Shiraz kilim rugs, traditionally crafted by nomadic and semi-nomadic tribes in Iran's southwestern Fars province near S...
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Late 20th Century Persian Tribal Persian Rugs

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Wool

Antique Persian Hamedan Short & Narrow Runner Rug 2.8 x 9.9 ft
Located in New York, NY
Hamadan is the capital of an eponymous province, and it’s one of the oldest cities in Persia. It’s also one of Persia’s most productive and diverse weaving centers. Like other cities...
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1940s Persian Vintage Tribal Persian Rugs

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Wool

Vintage Sofreh Persian Kilim rug in Blue with Red Medallion - by Rug & Kilim
Located in Long Island City, NY
This vintage 4x4 square Persian kilim is a tribal Sofreh rug—handwoven in wool circa 1970-1980. Further on the Design: Sofreh Kilims like this piece are known for their minimalist ...
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1970s Persian Vintage Tribal Persian Rugs

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Wool

Mid-20th Century Persian Bidjar Pictorial Rug
Located in Chicago, IL
A playful mid-20th century Persian Bidjar pictorial rug depicting a mountainous landscape with myriad birds, deer, and people standing amidst trees and flowers, and surrounded by a c...
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1950s Persian Vintage Tribal Persian Rugs

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Wool

Vintage Persian Saddle Bag Face
Located in Chicago, IL
A wonderful mid-20th century Persian Soumak saddle bag face, woven with a tribal pattern with stylized stars and flowers, surrounded by geometric stylized flowers, and all woven in c...
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Mid-20th Century Persian Tribal Persian Rugs

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Wool

Vintage Persian Afshar Accent Rug with Tree of Life and Nomadic Tribal Style
Located in Dallas, TX
75232 vintage Persian Afshar Accent rug with Tree of Life and Nomadic Tribal style. This hand knotted wool vintage Persian Afshar accent rug beautifully showcases a bird and tree of ...
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Mid-20th Century Persian Tribal Persian Rugs

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Wool

Ersari Rug Saddle Blanket Cover Tribal Turkoman Hand Knotted Antique Carpet
Located in Lohr, Bavaria, DE
Tribal rug Afghan Ersari Turkoman or Turkmen rug saddle cover- "one of a kind" decorative tribal Art. The Turkmen or Turkoman people are settling in villages in Afghanistan an Turkm...
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1930s Afghan Vintage Tribal Persian Rugs

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Wool

Pretty antique Shiraz rug fair conditions
Located in Saint Ouen, FR
Very beautiful late 19th century distressed Shiraz rug with beautiful geometrical and tribal design and nice natural colours with red, blue, orange and white, entirely and finely han...
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Late 19th Century Asian Antique Tribal Persian Rugs

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Wool

Early 1900's Lori, Nomadic Persian Rug - Hex Shape, Rust
Located in Blacksburg, VA
Antique Lori, Nomadic Persian Rug 3' 2" x 6' 10" Unique, small tribal Persian rug, salvaged from a rug that was woven over 100 years ago by the Lores. Hailing from one of the most...
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Early 20th Century Persian Tribal Persian Rugs

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Wool

Early 20th Century Handmade Persian Tribal Pictorial Shiraz Accent Rug
Located in New York, NY
An antique Persian tribal accent rug handmade by the Shiraz tribe of south Persia during the early 20th century with a rare and unusual pictorial design of 4 chained tigers. Measu...
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Early 20th Century Persian Tribal Persian Rugs

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Wool

Small Vintage Qashqai - Nomadic Persian Rug - Geometric - Crimson, Navy, Orange
Located in Blacksburg, VA
1960's Qashqai, Nomadic Persian Rug 3' 7" x 5' 4" Whimsical and colorful Persian rug hand-woven by the Koohis of The Qashqais. Koohi's are a subtribe of the legendary Persian nomad...
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Mid-20th Century Persian Tribal Persian Rugs

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Wool

Tribal Vintage Persian Gallery Runner
Located in New York, NY
Quirky Gallery size Vintage Tribal persian gallery Runner. Measures: 4'8'' x 10'5''
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Mid-20th Century Persian Tribal Persian Rugs

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Wool

Narrow Persian Neutral Heriz Runner
Located in New York, NY
A narrow Persian Heriz Karadja runner from the 2nd quarter of the 20th century. Measures: 1'10” x 6'.
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20th Century Persian Tribal Persian Rugs

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Wool

Mid-20th Century Handmade Persian Shiraz Throw Rug
Located in New York, NY
A vintage Persian Shiraz throw rug handmade during the mid-20th century in vivid tones. Measures: 1' 8" x 2' 7" Persian rugs & carpets: Persia (Iran) is a moderately large cou...
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Mid-20th Century Persian Tribal Persian Rugs

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Wool, Cotton

Antique Persian Bijar Halvayi Carpet, French Design
Located in Evanston, IL
Exquisite Antique Persian Kurdish Bijar Halvayi Carpet - A Timeless Work of Art Step into a world of captivating beauty with this absolutely stunning antique Persian Kurdish Bijar H...
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Late 19th Century Persian Antique Tribal Persian Rugs

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Wool

Antique Kashkooli / Qashqai Jajim - Nomadic Persian Kilim - Plaid
Located in Blacksburg, VA
Immaculate early 20th Century Kashkooli Jajim, Nomadic Persian Kilim 4' 9" x 6' 3" Whimsical jajim, kilim hand woven by the renown Kashkooli sub-tribe of the Qashqais. Jajims are a...
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Early 20th Century Persian Tribal Persian Rugs

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Wool

TUFENKIAN PERSIAN GABBEH TAJIK 100% wool, in natural tones with pop colors
Located in New York, NY
This gabbeh is a hand knotted one-of-a-kind rug. It is woven of 100% Persian wool, in a selection of natural tones with pops of color. This carpet measures 8' 1" x 11' 4".
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2010s Persian Tribal Persian Rugs

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Wool

Vintage Shiraz Tribal Style Runner - Geometric / Animal Design - Maroon
Located in Blacksburg, VA
Whimsical Vintage Shirazi Runner 2' 6" x 5' Cheerful vintage runner hand-woven in the cultural hub of Shiraz. The Shiraz area has many tribal inhabitants whose designs have greatly...
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Late 20th Century Persian Tribal Persian Rugs

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Wool

Antique Persian Shiraz / Meziti - Geometric Nomadic Runner - Rust, Navy & Yellow
Located in Blacksburg, VA
Entrancing 80 + Year Old Persian Meziti Runner 3' 9 " x 10' Exquisite Persian runner woven by the Meziti tribe located just south of the city of Shiraz. Recognized by few, works fr...
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Early 20th Century Persian Tribal Persian Rugs

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Wool

Antique Persian Hamadan Rug, Timeless Allure Meets Enigmatic Elegance
Located in Dallas, TX
72553 Distressed Antique-Worn Persian Hamadan Rug, 01'08 x 02'08. Embark on a journey where nomadic charm seamlessly intertwines with tribal enchantment in this hand-knotted wool ant...
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Early 20th Century Persian Tribal Persian Rugs

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Wool

Antique Tribal Geometric Persian Serab Camel Hair Runner Rug 3'10" x 13'
Located in New York, NY
Beautifully Tribal Long and Narrow Antique Camel Hair Persian Serab Runner Rug, Country of Origin / Rug Type: Persian Rug, Circa Date: 1900
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20th Century Persian Tribal Persian Rugs

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Wool

Antique Persian Bidjar Rug
Located in New York, NY
An antique Persian Bidjar carpet from the second quarter of the 20th century with a Gol Farang design which translates to "Foreign Flower.".
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1930s Persian Vintage Tribal Persian Rugs

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Wool

Vintage Kelderdasht Rug
Located in Chicago, IL
An incredible folky mid-20th century Persian Klederdasht pictorial rug depicting four large deer living amidst a field of flowers, with a village in the background, and four large do...
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Mid-20th Century Persian Tribal Persian Rugs

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Wool

100+ Year Old Lori, Geometric Nomadic Persian Rug - Orange / Rust, Navy / Black
Located in Blacksburg, VA
Breathtaking Early 20th Century Lori, Nomadic Persian Rug 5' x 9' Astonishing tribal rug woven by the ancient Persian nomads, the Lores. With history that dates back to ancient Mes...
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Early 20th Century Persian Tribal Persian Rugs

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Wool

Vintage Nafar / Qashqai, Nomadic Persian Rug - 100% Kork (Lambs Wool)
Located in Blacksburg, VA
Incredibly Fine 1960's Persian Nafar Rug 2' 6" x 5' Absolutely gorgeous example of the finest weaving you can find in tribal rugs. There are a couple different tribes that refer to...
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Mid-20th Century Persian Tribal Persian Rugs

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Kork

Vintage Turkish Konya Rug
Located in Chicago, IL
A beautiful vintage Turkish Konya rug with an all-over diagonal pattern with interlocking geometric stripes and petite flowers, surrounded by a border with more petite flowers and ge...
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Mid-20th Century Turkish Tribal Persian Rugs

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Wool

Antique Bakhtiari Wide Runner in Garden Design by Keivan Woven Arts
Located in Atlanta, GA
Antique Bakhtiari Persian Wide Runner in Garden Design by Keivan Woven Arts Measures 3'7 x 11'7 This remarkable Bakhtiari runner embodies the rich weaving tradition of its region....
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1920s Persian Vintage Tribal Persian Rugs

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Wool

Authentic Persian Hand Knotted Red Geometric Heriz Rug 1960
Located in San Diego, CA
Introducing Persian Heriz rug, Heriz rugs are Persian rugs from the area of Heriz, East Azerbaijan in northwest Iran, northeast of Tabriz. This rug has wool pile and cotton foundatio...
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1960s Persian Vintage Tribal Persian Rugs

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Wool, Cotton

Antique Arak Persian Runner - Geometric Tribal Design - Rust, Navy, Gold , Black
Located in Blacksburg, VA
Stunning Antique Persian Arak Runner 3' 9" x 9' 3" Beautiful 1940's tribal style Persian runner handwoven in Arak. Rugs woven in this area have heavy tribal influences, due to the ...
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1930s Persian Vintage Tribal Persian Rugs

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Wool

Handwoven Vintage Persian Shiraz Flatweave Carpet
Located in Dallas, TX
77970 Vintage Persian Shiraz Kilim Rug, 04'01 x 06'01. In the embrace of rustic boho, discover the free-spirited allure of nomadic charm meticulously woven into the fabric of our han...
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Late 20th Century Persian Tribal Persian Rugs

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Wool

Afghan Khal Mohamdi Bukhara
Located in Laguna Hills, CA
Hand-knotted wool pile on a cotton foundation. Dimensions: 4' x 6' New Origin: Afghanistan Field Color: Red Border Color: Red Accent Color: Navy-Blue
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2010s Afghan Tribal Persian Rugs

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Wool

Antique Viss / Arak - Tribal Persian Rug - Coral, Navy, Gold
Located in Blacksburg, VA
Gorgeous Antique Viss of Arak, Tribal Rug 5' 7" x 3' 7" Incredibly attractive Viss (Wiss) design rug woven in the Arak area. This Viss design is well recognized around the world an...
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1930s Persian Vintage Tribal Persian Rugs

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Wool

Zabihi Collection Tribal Malayer Accent Rug
Located in New York, NY
An accent Size Persian Malayer Tribal Rug from the 2nd quarter of the 20th century Measures: 4' x 6'6''
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20th Century Persian Tribal Persian Rugs

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Wool

Vintage Persian Shiraz rug in Pink and Teal Floral Patterns by Rug & Kilim
Located in Long Island City, NY
Hand knotted in wool on cotton, a 4x8 Persian Shiraz rug circa 1970-1980 - latest to join Rug & Kilim’s vintage selections. On the Design: This rug is an interesting piece of brigh...
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1970s Persian Vintage Tribal Persian Rugs

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Wool, Cotton

Antique Persian Lori - Geometric Nomadic Rug - Rust / Orange and Blue
Located in Blacksburg, VA
Radiant 1940's Lori Nomadic Persian Rug 5' 3" x 8' 2" Incredible antique tribal rug created by the legendary nomadic tribe of Persia, the Lores. The Lores are one of the most ancie...
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1940s Persian Vintage Tribal Persian Rugs

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Wool

Antique Persian Lori / Qashqai , Geometric Tribal Rug - Maroon / Plum
Located in Blacksburg, VA
Radiant 80+ Year Old Persian Lori / Qashqai Tribal Rug 5' x 8' 9" Absolutely captivating nomadic rug that appears to be a mix between the two major rug weaving nomads of Persia, Th...
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Early 20th Century Persian Tribal Persian Rugs

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Wool

Semi Antique Persian Hamadan, Tribal Style Runner, All-Over Design, Navy & Red
Located in Blacksburg, VA
Gorgeous 70+ Year Old Persian Hamadan Runner 4' 4" x 9' 6" Striking Mid 20th Century runner hand knotted in the ancient region of Hamadan. Due to Hamadan's lengthy history, it is h...
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Mid-20th Century Persian Tribal Persian Rugs

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Wool

Mid-20th Century Handmade Persian Tribal Bakhtiari Accent Rug
Located in New York, NY
A vintage Persian Bakhtiari accent rug handmade during the mid-20th century. Measures: 4' 7" x 6' 8"
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Mid-20th Century Persian Tribal Persian Rugs

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Wool

Zabihi Collection Tribal Geometric Antique Persian Kurdish Runner
Located in New York, NY
Spectacular tribal Kurdish runner from the 1st quarter of the 20th century Measures: 3' x 16'5”.
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Early 20th Century Persian Tribal Persian Rugs

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Wool

Early 20th Century Handmade Persian Tribal Kurd Accent Rug
Located in New York, NY
An antique Persian Kurdish accent rug handmade during the early 20th century. Measures: 4' 3" x 6' 0"
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Early 20th Century Persian Tribal Persian Rugs

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Wool

Early 20th Century Persian Soumak Runner
Located in Chicago, IL
A stunning early 20th century Persian Soumak runner with the most wonderful tribal pattern with several white diamond medallions amidst a field of stylized flowers and birds, woven i...
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Early 1900s Persian Antique 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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