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What do Persian rugs symbolize?

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What do Persian rugs symbolize?
What Persian rugs symbolize is largely a matter of personal interpretation and what patterns are present on them. Many traditional motifs have a link to good fortune, while others represent ancient stories, religious tales and myths. On 1stDibs, find a selection of Persian rugs.
1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
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Zabihi Collection Animal Motif Meshed Early 20th Century Rug
Located in New York, NY
A stunning 1900s Meshed Conversational Animal Motif Statement Rug Details rug no. j5036 size 10' 1" x 13' 5" (307 x 409 cm) rug type Meshed,Pictorial
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Early 20th Century Medieval Persian Style Rugs

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Wool

Hand-Knotted 4x6 Ghashghai-Inspired Tribal Rug, Animal Motifs, Cream, Green, Red
Located in New York, NY
This hand-knotted 4x6 Ghashghai-inspired tribal rug features a warm neutral field accented by colorful geometric, animal, and botanical motifs. Inspired by traditional Ghashghai carp...
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Early 2000s West Asian Tribal Persian Style Rugs

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Wool

Vintage 1990s Luristan 2x3 Hand-Knotted Wool Rug, Lion Animal Motif, Cream Brown
Located in New York, NY
This vintage 1990s Luristan 2x3 hand-knotted wool rug features a bold stylized lion animal motif rendered in a charming folk-art aesthetic. Hand-knotted in organic wool, the small-fo...
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1990s West Asian Folk Art Persian Style Rugs

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Wool

Green Vintage 1990s Hand-Knotted 2x3 Rug with Animal Motif, Bold Folk Art
Located in New York, NY
This bold vintage 1990s hand-knotted 2x3 rug features a charming animal motif set against a deep green field. A stylized central figure is surrounded by small floral, botanical, and ...
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1990s West Asian Folk Art Persian Style Rugs

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Wool

Zabihi Collection Animal Motif Turkish Dowry Kilim
Located in New York, NY
3rd quarter of a 20th century Turkish Kilim with a scenic animal motif design given as a dowry gift Measures: 6'5'' x 7'9''.
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Late 20th Century Folk Art Persian Style Rugs

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Wool

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