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What is a vintage Persian rug?

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What is a vintage Persian rug?
A vintage Persian rug is often a hand-knotted or hand-woven rug that dates from the 1940s to the 1980s. True Persian rugs can only be produced in Iran's middle eastern area. A soft backing is usually included in a genuine Persian rug. Find a wide collection of vintage Persian rugs in various materials on 1stDibs today.
1stDibs ExpertOctober 12, 2021
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Persian Lion Kilim
Located in New York, NY
Accent size Persian Kilim from the late 20th century with a lion sitting on a striated black grey
Category

Late 20th Century Pre-Columbian Persian Rugs

Materials

Wool

Persian Lion Kilim
$2,750
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Early 20th Century Persian Lion with Sword and Sun Pictorial Malayer Throw Rug
Located in New York, NY
design of animals and flowers, and a pictorial depiction of the Classic Persian lion with sword and sun
Category

Early 20th Century Persian Tribal Persian Rugs

Materials

Wool

Primitive Tribal Persian Lion Rug, Cream, Gray, Black, Wool and Silk, 8' x 10'
By Bahram Shabahang
Located in New York, NY
From the Orley Shabahang Animal collection, this "Lion" carpet was created by master weaver Bahram
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Persian Primitive Persian Rugs

Materials

Wool, Silk

Stunning Antique Persian Farahan Gallery Rug, Light Brown Field, Ivory Borders
Located in New York, NY
in various blue tones, on the abrashed brown field. Four iconic Persian lion and sun motives and
Category

Vintage 1920s Persian Tribal Persian Rugs

Materials

Wool

Lion Persian Kilim
Located in New York, NY
Accent size Persian kilim from the late 20th century with a purple lion on an ivory ground
Category

Late 20th Century Bohemian Persian Rugs

Materials

Wool

Lion Persian Kilim
$2,400
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Lion Persian Kilim Wall Hanging
Located in New York, NY
Accent size Persian kilim from the late 20th century with a lion on a striped field Measures
Category

Late 20th Century Bohemian Persian Rugs

Materials

Wool

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