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Do Persian rugs hold their value?
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Persian rugs that are authentic and hand-knotted are likely to increase in value, but returns to this investment are not expected to be immediate.
1stDibs ExpertAugust 15, 2019
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Zabihi Collection 20th Century Turkish Slithering Snake Anatolian Rug
Located in New York, NY
A mid 20th Century Turkish Rug depicting 2 slithering snakes on an ivory field
Details
rug no. r5744
size 4' 3" x 6' (130 x 183 cm)
Category
Mid-20th Century Persian Folk Art Persian Rugs
Materials
Wool
Zabihi Collection Persian Veece Tribal Rug
Located in New York, NY
a 1930s Persian Tribal veece room size rug in orange and blue
Details
rug no. j2922
size 8' 11" x 13' (272 x 396 cm)
Category
20th Century Persian Tabriz Persian Rugs
Materials
Wool
Antique Khamseh Wool Rug with Birds and Geometric Motifs Tribal Natural Carpet
Located in Tokyo, JP
This striking antique Khamseh rug, handwoven in southern Iran during the late 19th to early 20th century, captures the spirit and vitality of Qashqai tribal artistry. Measuring 133 c...
Category
Early 20th Century Turkish Oushak Rugs
Materials
Wool, Natural Fiber, Organic Material
Zabihi Collection Whimsical Vintage Persian Rug
Located in New York, NY
a mid-20th-century whimsical vintage persian accent square rug
Details
rug no. j4471
size 4' 8" x 5' 10" (142 x 178 cm)
Category
Mid-20th Century Tribal Persian Rugs
Materials
Wool
Traditional Sarouk Persian-Style Rug 6'6" X 10'
Located in Los Angeles, US
This hand-knotted wool Sarouk-style rug features a rare and visually intricate garden panel pattern, composed of floral and geometric motifs arranged in a symmetrical grid layout. Ec...
Category
Early 2000s Persian Sarouk Farahan Persian Rugs
Materials
Wool
Zabihi Collection Antique Ziegler Mahal Persian 19th Century Carpet
Located in New York, NY
a late 19th century Ziegler Sultanabad Mahal room-size square rug
Details
rug no. 10809
size 8' 10" x 10' 1" (269 x 307 cm)
Woven in a series of villages in Western Central Iran, S...
Category
Antique Late 19th Century Persian Rustic Persian Rugs
Materials
Wool