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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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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 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
Mid-20th Century Persian Tabriz Throw Rug
Located in New York, NY
A vintage Persian Tabriz throw rug handmade during the Mid-20th century.
Measures: 2' 4" x 3' 3"
Category
Mid-20th Century Persian Tabriz 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...
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Antique Late 19th Century Persian Rustic Persian Rugs
Materials
Wool
Ararat Rugs the Barbieri Tree Design Carpet, Persian Revival Rug, Natural Dyed
By Ararat Rugs
Located in Tokyo, JP
The source of carpet comes from the book Orient Star - A Carpet Collection, E. Heinrich Kirchheim, Hali Publications Ltd, 1993 nr.64 and Islamic Carpets, Joseph V. McMullan, Near Eas...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Turkish Revival Persian Rugs
Materials
Wool, Natural Fiber, Organic Material
Mid-20th Century Persian Afshar Accent Rug
Located in New York, NY
Two giant straw round medallions, each with 16 or 17 small floral pendants, totally dominate the six-pointed grey field, with snaky compressed cloud bands above and below. Buff verti...
Category
Mid-20th Century Persian Tribal Persian Rugs
Materials
Wool
