$3,071Sale Price|30% Off
8.3x10.7 ft Antique Persian Heriz Rug, 100% Wool, Circa 1920
Located in Spring Valley, NY
This antique Heriz rug, dating back to circa 1920, is a remarkable example of timeless design and
Wool
$7,000Sale Price|22% Off
Vintage Persian Heriz Wool Rug, Hand-Knotted, Peach Field, 1920
Located in Norwalk, CT
Beautiful Heriz hand knotted wool rug with a peach field and gray frame. This rug has multi-color
Wool
Antique Heriz Carpet 3.96m x 2.93m
Located in St. Albans, GB
A fabulous antique Heriz carpet, hand woven circa 1920. The design features a large geometrical
Wool
Antique Heriz Carpet 3.11m x 2.21m
Located in St. Albans, GB
A wonderful antique Heriz carpet, hand woven circa 1920. The design features an unusual geometrical
Wool
$7,875Sale Price|27% Off
1920s Vintage Persian Heriz Handmade Rug Center Medallion
Located in Carlstadt, NJ
carpet. This handcrafted Persian Heriz handmade, is an original mint condition oriental rug. This
Wool
Antique Heriz Rug 1.29m x 0.96m
Located in St. Albans, GB
A beautiful antique Heriz rug, woven circa 1920. The rug features three geometrical medallions on a
Wool
Antique Heriz Runner 2.71m x 0.62m
Located in St. Albans, GB
A beautiful antique Heriz runner, woven circa 1920. The runner features a geometrical design on a
Wool
Antique Heriz Carpet 3.36m x 2.37m
Located in St. Albans, GB
A beautiful antique Heriz carpet, handwoven circa 1920 with a large geometrical medallion on a
Wool
Antique Heriz Carpet 2.96m x 2.15m
Located in St. Albans, GB
A beautiful antique Heriz carpet, woven circa 1920. The design features a large geometrical
Wool
Antique Heriz Carpet 3.77m x 2.68m
Located in St. Albans, GB
A fabulous antique Heriz carpet, woven circa 1920. The design features a large geometrical
Wool
Antique Heriz Carpet 3.58m x 2.27m
Located in St. Albans, GB
A wonderful antique Heriz carpet, hand woven circa 1920. The design features a large, geometrical
Wool
Antique Heriz Carpet 3.00m x 2.36m
Located in St. Albans, GB
A wonderful antique Heriz carpet, hand woven circa 1920 with an all over geometrical design on an
Wool
Antique Heriz Carpet 3.68m x 2.65m
Located in St. Albans, GB
An exceptional antique Heriz carpet, woven circa 1920. The design features a large geometrical
Wool
Antique Persian Heriz Rug, Wool, Handmade, 3 ft x 4 ft 4 in, Circa 1920 - 1C1202
Located in Bordeaux, FR
Handmade Antique Persian Heriz Rug This is an authentic and charming antique rug, originating from
Wool
Magnificent Antique Persian Heriz Rug with Rare Mina-Khani Design, circa 1920's
Located in Milwaukee, WI
Magnificent antique Persian Heriz with Rare Mina-Khani design glowing pink, bakshayesh blue, camel
Wool
Unusual Antique Heriz Rug with Sampler Design in Rare Size
Located in Milan, IT
A very unusual Heriz rug, with a medallion design that is articulated in a way which indicates that
Wool
$7,080Sale Price|25% Off
8'9"x12'1" Red Antique Persian Heriz Clean Hand Knotted Pure Wool Oriental Rug
Located in Carlstadt, NJ
Crimson Red, Antique Persian Heriz, Clean, Very Good Condition, Light Blue Corners, Hand Knotted
Wool
$4,680Sale Price|25% Off
7'2"x10' Clay Red Antique Persian Heriz Hand Knotted Pure Wool Oriental Rug
Located in Carlstadt, NJ
Clay Red, Antique Persian Heriz with Light Blue Corners, Even Wear, Good Condition and Clean, 100
Wool
$8,000
Persian Heriz Accent Rug
Located in New York, NY
An early 20th century Heriz accent size rug with an unusual non-traditional design in rustic tones
Wool
$2,367Sale Price|25% Off
Tomato Red, Antique Persian Heriz, Geometric Design, Pure Wool, Hand Knotted Rug
Located in Carlstadt, NJ
This fabulous hand-knotted carpet has been created and designed for extra strength and durability. This rug has been handcrafted for weeks in the traditional method that is used to m...
Wool
$7,847Sale Price|25% Off
Barn Red Antique Persian Heriz Hand Knotted Pure Wool Clean Oriental Rug
Located in Carlstadt, NJ
This fabulous Hand-Knotted carpet has been created and designed for extra strength and durability. This rug has been handcrafted for weeks in the traditional method that is used to m...
Wool
$2,800Sale Price|30% Off
Antique Allover Persian Heriz Wool Rug In Beige and Blue
Located in Norwalk, CT
An antique Persian Heriz wool rug features a blue and brown pattern on a beige background. This
Wool
Antique Rust Red Heriz Rug with All-Over Design
Located in Milan, IT
Antique Heriz rugs are among the most sought after decorative weavings, especially because they
Wool
Hand-Knotted Antique Heriz Persian Style Rug in Red Floral Pattern
Located in Long Island City, NY
Enjoying the artistic vision of one of the finest German workshops circa 1920-1930, this 8x11 ode
Silk
$5,370Sale Price|25% Off
8'10"x12'2" Samba Red Antique Persian Heriz Hand Knotted Wool Clean Oriental Rug
Located in Carlstadt, NJ
Samba Red, Antique Persian Heriz, Clean, Even Wear, Large Medallion Design, 100% Wool, Hand Knotted
Wool
$10,770Sale Price|25% Off
11'x14'7" Red Antique Persian Heriz Even Wear Wool Hand Knotted Oversized Rug
Located in Carlstadt, NJ
Terracotta Red, Larger Antique Persian Heriz in Good Condition, Even Wear, 100% Wool
Wool
$13,218Sale Price|25% Off
Red Antique Persian Karajeh Heriz Pure Wool Hand Knotted Clean Oversized Rug
Located in Carlstadt, NJ
This fabulous Hand-Knotted carpet has been created and designed for extra strength and durability. This rug has been handcrafted for weeks in the traditional method that is used to m...
Wool
$5,970Sale Price|25% Off
8'9"x12'3" Antique Persian Heriz Scarlet Red Pure Wool Hand Knotted 1920s Rug
Located in Carlstadt, NJ
This fabulous Hand-Knotted carpet has been created and designed for extra strength and durability. This rug has been handcrafted for weeks in the traditional method that is used to m...
Wool
$5,597Sale Price|25% Off
Red Antique Persian Heriz Soft Worn Wool Hand Knotted Oriental Rug 8'3"x11'9"
Located in Carlstadt, NJ
This fabulous Hand-Knotted carpet has been created and designed for extra strength and durability. This rug has been handcrafted for weeks in the traditional method that is used to m...
Wool
$3,276Sale Price|25% Off
Chili Red Antique Persian Heriz Small Rare Size Hand Knotted Pure Wool Clean Rug
Located in Carlstadt, NJ
This fabulous Hand-Knotted carpet has been created and designed for extra strength and durability. This rug has been handcrafted for weeks in the traditional method that is used to m...
Wool
Antique Rust Red Heriz Rug with All-Over Design of Stylised Leafs and Palmettes
Located in Milan, IT
Antique Heriz rugs are among the most sought after decorative weavings, especially because they
Wool
$4,987Sale Price|25% Off
Chili Red Antique Persian Heriz Soft and Full Pile Pure Wool Hand Knotted Rug
Located in Carlstadt, NJ
This fabulous Hand-Knotted carpet has been created and designed for extra strength and durability. This rug has been handcrafted for weeks in the traditional method that is used to m...
Wool
$5,491Sale Price|20% Off
Handmade Antique Persian Style Heriz Runner Rug 3.7' x 12.1', 1920s - 1D78
Located in Bordeaux, FR
Handmade Antique Persian Style Heriz Runner Rug Add a touch of history and artistry to your home
Wool
Antique Rare Size White Ground Sarab Rug
Located in Milan, IT
The pattern here is taken almost verbatim from that of the earlier Heriz Serapi rugs, with its
Wool
Antique Tetex Hooked Rug, Red with Colorful Floral Medallion - Rug & Kilim
Located in Long Island City, NY
Handmade in wool and originating from Germany circa 1920-1930, this 10x13 antique hooked rug is an
Wool
Unavailable|$1,800
Persian Tabriz Heriz Area Rug, circa 1920
Located in Northridge, CA
Persian Tabriz Heriz area rug, circa 1920. Measures: 3' 3" x 4' 6". Hand-knotted wool pile
Wool
Unavailable|$2,600
Antique Signed Persian Bakhtiari Heriz, circa 1920
Located in Northridge, CA
Antique signed Persian Bakhtiari Heriz circa 1920 Measures: 8' 7" x 10' 7" Hand-knotted wool
Wool
Unavailable|$7,250
Antique Persian Heriz Rug, Rust Colored with Green and Navy, Wool, 1920
Located in Williamsburg, VA
Classic geometric Heriz Serapi motif, circa 1920. Room size: 6-8 x 9-10.
Wool
Unavailable|$4,675
Antique Heriz Carpet Blue Corners and Blue-Lobed Medallion, 1920
Located in Berlin, DE
Antique Heriz carpet dating from circa 1920 with blue corners, blue-lobed medallion and archaic
Wool
Unavailable|$4,734
Heriz Rug
Located in Geneve, Geneve
Heriz rug in good condition And great colors.
Unavailable|$4,000
Vintage Persian Heriz Rug
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Wear Notes: 2 Wear Guide: Vintage and antique rugs are by nature, pre-loved and may show evidence of their past. There are varying degrees of wear to vintage rugs; some show very...
Wool, Cotton
Unavailable|$14,500
Early 20th Century Antique Persian Heriz Rug
Located in Louisville, KY
An antique Persian Heriz rug, circa 1920.
Wool
Unavailable|$2,800
Semi-Antique Persian Heriz Geometric Design Rust Field, Wool
Located in Williamsburg, VA
A very cute small Heriz from circa 1940. A small camel colored medallion is on a rust field with a
Wool
Antique Persian Serab, Geometric Design, Rust on Camel, Wool, Short Runner, 1920
Located in Williamsburg, VA
on the camel field. This rug is 3-4x7-11 and is from circa 1920.
Wool
Antique Persian Serab, Geometric Design, Rust on Camel, Wool, Short Runner, 1920
Located in Williamsburg, VA
on the camel field. This rug is 2-10 x 7 and is from circa 1920.
Wool
Sold|$7,200
Antique Persian Heriz circa 1920
Located in Morton Grove, IL
A handsome antique Persian Heriz featuring a rust/brick field decorated with a large medallion and
Wool
Sold|$6,450
Antique Persian Heriz circa 1920
Located in Morton Grove, IL
A rust brick handsome antique Persian carpet hand woven in the town of Herez. The bold design is nicely adorned with many geometric devices with a multicolor grand medallion ,elabora...
Wool
Antique Persian Karaja/Heriz Runner, c-1920's
Located in Evanston, IL
Antique Handmade Persian Karaja/Heriz runner, c-1920's 2'10 x 10'3", Geometric pattern with many
Wool
Fine Semi-Antique Room Size Heriz Rug, circa 1920
Located in Shippensburg, PA
A most attractive and wonderfully pliable Heriz carpet from the first quarter of the 20th century
Wool
Antique Persian Heriz circa 1920 Wool on Cotton
Located in New York, NY
Antique Persian Heriz Circa 1920 wool on cotton measures: 3' x 5'.
Wool, Cotton
Sold|$11,800
Antique Persian Heriz Rug, circa 1920
Located in New York, NY
A first quarter 20th century Persian Heriz carpet. The Karajeh Heriz weaving district is about 40
Antique Persian Rust and Blue Geometric Heriz Carpet, circa 1920-1930
Located in New York, NY
increase contrast. This is a lovely antique Heriz carpet hand knotted in Iran circa 1920-1930 and measures
Wool
1920's Antique Persian Heriz Carpet with Traditional Style
Located in Dallas, TX
79129 Distressed Antique Persian Heriz Rug, 08'07 x 11'00. Woven over a century ago on the sacred
Wool
Authentic Semi Antique Heriz Persian Rug Carpet, circa 1920
Located in Shippensburg, PA
nearly cobalt blue ground upon which the rest of the motif gains greater presence. The heriz is a
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1920 Antique Persian Karajeh Heriz Runner Rug, Eagle Kazak Design
Located in Carlstadt, NJ
This is a genuine hand knotted oriental rug. It is not hand tufted or machine made rug. Our entire inventory is made of either hand knotted or handwoven rugs. Bring life to your h...
Wool
Vibrant Authentic Semi-Antique Heriz Rug, circa 1920-1930
Located in Shippensburg, PA
This gorgeous rug remains in excellent condition, it’s bold palette mellowed from years of gentle use and sun exposure to result in a most interesting burnt red ground. The contrasti...
Wool
Antique Vintage Red Navy Border Tribal Persian Heriz Area Rug, circa 1920-1930s
Located in New York, NY
increase contrast. This is a lovely antique Heriz carpet hand knotted in Iran in the 1920-1930 and
Wool
Make a bold statement in a living room or bedroom by incorporating vintage Persian rugs in your home decor.
A Persian carpet lends an aura of prestige to any room, even today. 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.” For centuries, Iran (modern-day Persia) has been known for the craftsmanship, intricate patterns and artistry of its carpets, which have found their way into households and museums around the world.
Although they have many imitators, real Persian rugs are made only in Iran and are easily recognized by their vibrant colors and elegant patterns.
Traditional, or antique, Persian rugs are what most people identify as “authentic.” Hand-made, they are very durable and, if properly cared for, can be passed down from generation to generation. Modern Persians, on the other hand, are often machine-made. Today’s carpets, Iranian or otherwise, can’t possibly match the level of craftsmanship that prevailed centuries ago, so historical Persian carpets will always be admired and highly valued.
Although the machine-aided production process is much faster and cheaper, the resulting rugs typically do not have the same quality or lifespan as handwoven ones, so traditional options are considered better investments.
To distinguish between the two, look for imperfections. Because traditional Persian rugs are handwoven, you will likely see small flaws on the front and back. With a machine-made imitation, on the other hand, you will probably not find stitching glitches, and the back will have a mesh or plastic covering.
Antique rugs are handmade from the finest materials, including wool, silk or cotton — never synthetic fibers. The fibers used in antique rugs are colored using natural dyes derived from insects and plants and woven into bold designs that reflect Iran’s culture and history. 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, Persian rugs can take months or years to complete.
The different types of Persian rugs are named for the cities, villages and regions where they’re made. Kashan rugs, for example, woven in the north-central Iranian city of Kashan, are considered among the finest city rugs, distinguished by curvilinear motifs like palmettos, leaves and arabesques. Nains have high knot counts, an indication of high quality, and generally employ pink, blue and ivory hues, while Tabriz rugs — created by weavers in the northwestern Iranian city of Tabrīz (or Tabriz) — mostly have floral and garden patterns.
When shopping for vintage Persian rugs, you'll want to consider color, size and more — for a history of these rugs and tips on how to style yours, visit our guide to these woven creations today.
Find Tabriz rugs, handmade silk Persian rugs, Persian tribal rugs and other antique and vintage rugs from the world's best furniture dealers on 1stDibs.
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