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What is the difference between Persian and Turkish rugs?
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The difference between Persian and Turkish rugs can be identified through knotting techniques and patterns. Persian rugs are knotted with a single knot, while Turkish rugs employ a double knotting technique. Additionally, Persian rugs typically have more rounded, oriental motifs, whereas Turkish rugs have more geometric designs.
1stDibs ExpertAugust 15, 2019
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Early 20th Century Handmade Persian Afshar Accent Rug
Located in New York, NY
An antique Persian Afshar accent rug handmade during the early 20th century.
Measures: 4' 6" x 6' 2"
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Early 20th Century Persian Tribal Persian Rugs
Materials
Wool
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Wool
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Located in Wembley, GB
A hand-knotted Persian Qashqai kilim rug, mid-late 20C.
Stock ref. #2215
186 x 120 cm
6'1 x 3'11
Category
Vintage 1980s Persian Rugs
Materials
Wool
Antique Handwoven Luxury Kazak Wool Red / Ivory Runner 4'4" x 9'
Located in Secaucus, NJ
An Antique Persian fine Kazak runner is a slender and captivating textile originating from the Kazak region in the Caucasus. Handwoven with premium wool and natural dyes, its bold ge...
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20th Century Persian Kazak Persian Rugs
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Wool
Very fine Persian Isfahan Silk & Wool Rug - 11.6' x 8.4'
Located in Newmanstown, PA
Very fine Persian Rug Isfahan 600 Knots per inch, Size 11.6 x 8.4 Iran Isfahan Enishri Wool and Silk with a Silk Foundation. Around 8,000,000 knots tied by hand one by one. It takes ...
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Early 2000s Persian Persian Rugs
Materials
Wool, Silk
Very fine Persian Tabriz Rug - 9' x 12'
Located in Newmanstown, PA
Very fine Persian Rug Tabriz 500 Knots per inch, Size 9 x 12 Antique, Wool and Silk. Around 7,500,000 knots tied by hand one by one. It takes 4 years to complete this piece of art.
Category
Early 2000s Persian Tabriz Persian Rugs
Materials
Wool, Silk
