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What are Persian rugs made of?
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Persian rugs are made of the finest materials, including wool, cotton and silk. Authentic Persian rugs are never made with synthetic fibers. 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, carpets and rugs of this kind are made by hand and can take months or years to complete.
Iran (modern-day Persia) encompasses different cultures, languages and dialects, and its exquisite rugs reflect this diversity. 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.”
The antique and vintage Persian rugs for sale on 1stDibs include Persian tribal rugs, handmade silk Persian rugs and more.
Regarded as works of art, carpets and rugs of this kind are made by hand and can take months or years to complete.
Iran (modern-day Persia) encompasses different cultures, languages and dialects, and its exquisite rugs reflect this diversity. 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.”
The antique and vintage Persian rugs for sale on 1stDibs include Persian tribal rugs, handmade silk Persian rugs and more.
1stDibs ExpertApril 3, 2024
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Zabihi Collection Vintage Persian Kashan carpet
Located in New York, NY
A mid 20th Century Signed Persian Kashan Rug.
The Persian script in that ivory section reads:
کاشان
(Kashan)
4'5'' x 7'4''
Category
Mid-20th Century Persian Kashan Persian Rugs
Materials
Wool
Antique Large 100% Wool Tabriz Persian Rug Carpet 390x310cm 13ftx10ft
Located in London, GB
This very elegant large antique fine quality Tabriz Persian rug dates from the mid 19th century.
This beautiful carpet was hand woven in Iran and has a 100% wool pile based on a cot...
Category
Antique Mid-19th Century Persian Rugs
Materials
Wool
Zabihi Collection Jewel Toned Antique Persian Bidjar Rug
Located in New York, NY
a Late 19th Century all -over design Persian Bidjar Carpet
Details
rug no. 10656
size 9' x 13' 11" (274 x 424 cm)
Category
Antique Late 19th Century Persian Agra Persian Rugs
Materials
Wool
Vintage Afghan Hand Knotted Blue & Beige Geometric Area Rug Carpet 9' x 11'
Located in Dayton, OH
Hand knotted Afghani geometric wool area rug. Features a beige foreground with blue and reddish orange details.
Dimensions:
110" x 140"
Category
Late 20th Century Afghan Persian Rugs
Materials
Wool
$880 Sale Price
20% Off
Ararat Rugs Safavid Kirman Vase Technique Carpet Kerman Revival Rug Natural Dyed
By Ararat Rugs
Located in Tokyo, JP
Discover an exquisite, rare Safavid Kirman 'Vase-Technique' Carpet, handwoven in Eastern Turkiye. This splendid carpet is laid out with a floral design of surprising complexity, agai...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Turkish Revival Persian Rugs
Materials
Wool, Organic Material, Natural Fiber
$23,500
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Djoharian Collection Exclusive Kohinoor Room Size Rug Traditional Persian Style
Located in Lohr, Bavaria, DE
Djoharian Collection Exclusive Kohinoor Room Size Rug Traditional Persian Style
A large sized floral rug with design in style of Persian Kerman Carpets.
This beautiful rug was hand ...
Category
2010s Afghan Oushak Central Asian Rugs
Materials
Wool
