Nazmiyal Collection Antique Persian Farahan Rug 4 ft 10 in x 6 ft 6 in
Located in New York, NY
Balanced Symmetry Antique Persian Farahan Rug, Country of Origin: Persia, Circa Date: 1880
Antique 19th Century Sarouk Farahan Persian Rugs
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Nazmiyal Collection Antique Persian Farahan Rug 4 ft 10 in x 6 ft 6 in
Located in New York, NY
Balanced Symmetry Antique Persian Farahan Rug, Country of Origin: Persia, Circa Date: 1880
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Afghan Sultanabad Wool 6x10 Navy Blue & Ivory Handmade Area Rug
By Ashly Fine Rugs 1
Located in Houston, TX
Condition: New Origin: Afghanistan Design: Sultanabad Actual size: 5'10" X 10'2
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$22,000
W 72 in L 130 in
Antique Persian Joshaghan Rug, All-Over Boteh Pattern in Crimson and Navy - Rug
Located in Long Island City, NY
This rare 6x10 antique Persian rug of Joshaghan provenance is a rich new find among the latest to
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Rug & Kilim’s Contemporary Persian Kilim in Beige-Brown Stripes
By Rug & Kilim
Located in Long Island City, NY
Handwoven in wool, a 6x10 contemporary Persian Kilim from Rug & Kilim newest line of innovative
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Rug & Kilim’s Contemporary Persian Kilim in Beige-Brown Stripes
By Rug & Kilim
Located in Long Island City, NY
Handwoven in wool, a 6x10 contemporary Persian Kilim from Rug & Kilim newest line of innovative
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Rug & Kilim’s Contemporary Persian Kilim in Beige-Brown Stripes
By Rug & Kilim
Located in Long Island City, NY
Handwoven in wool, a 6x10 contemporary Persian Kilim from Rug & Kilim newest line of innovative
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Rug & Kilim’s Contemporary Persian Kilim in Beige-Brown Stripes
By Rug & Kilim
Located in Long Island City, NY
Handwoven in wool, a 6x10 contemporary Persian Kilim from Rug & Kilim newest line of innovative
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Rug & Kilim’s Contemporary Persian Kilim in Blue and Beige Stripes
By Rug & Kilim
Located in Long Island City, NY
Handwoven in wool, a 6x10 contemporary Persian Kilim from Rug & Kilim newest line of innovative
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Rug & Kilim’s Contemporary Persian Kilim in Blue and Beige Stripes
By Rug & Kilim
Located in Long Island City, NY
Handwoven in wool, a 6x10 contemporary Persian Kilim from Rug & Kilim newest line of innovative
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Rug & Kilim’s Contemporary Persian Kilim in Blue and Beige Stripes
By Rug & Kilim
Located in Long Island City, NY
Handwoven in wool, a 6x10 contemporary Persian Kilim from Rug & Kilim newest line of innovative
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Rug & Kilim’s Contemporary Persian Kilim in Blue and Beige Stripes
By Rug & Kilim
Located in Long Island City, NY
Handwoven in wool, a 6x10 contemporary Persian Kilim from Rug & Kilim newest line of innovative
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Rug & Kilim’s Contemporary Persian Kilim in Blue and Beige Stripes
By Rug & Kilim
Located in Long Island City, NY
Handwoven in wool, a 6x10 contemporary Persian Kilim from Rug & Kilim newest line of innovative
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Antique Persian Yallameh 10' 7" x 12' 6"
Located in Winnetka, IL
A Persian Yallameh in astounding condition. Measures: 10' 7" x 12' 6". Finest wool, and extremely
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Stunning Vase of Life Antique Persian Bakhtiari 4' 10" x 6' 10"
Located in Winnetka, IL
gorgeous vase center pattern with birds and flowers. Measures: 4′ 10″ x 6′ 10".
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Rare Tree of Life Antique Persian Bakhtiari 10' 6" x 12' 8"
Located in Winnetka, IL
life center pattern. It boasts one of the most unusual border designs to date. Measures: 10′ 6″ x 12′ 8″.
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Very Fine and Detailed Antique Persian Kashan 10′ 6″ x 14′ 3″
Located in Winnetka, IL
In excellent condition, this Master Kashan is rare to find. Wonderful soft kork wool, balanced color combination, and extremely fine technique of weave. The high technique allows for...
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Unavailable
W 70 in L 120 in
Antique Persian Baktiari, All-Over Garden Design, Wool, Room Size, 1915, 6x10
Located in Williamsburg, VA
A very beautiful all-over garden design Persian Baktiari from circa 1920. Baktiari (sometimes
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Antique Najafabad - Narrow Persian Rug - Salmon, Cream, Blues
Located in Blacksburg, VA
Charming Antique Persian Najafabad Rug 6' x 10' Unique narrow Persian rug with soft colors and
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Early 1900's Lori, Nomadic Persian Rug - Hex Shape, Rust
Located in Blacksburg, VA
Antique Lori, Nomadic Persian Rug 3' 2" x 6' 10" Unique, small tribal Persian rug, salvaged from
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Pasargad Home Antique Persian Kashan rug 10 ft 6 in x 14 ft 10 in
Located in Port Washington, NY
, circa date: 1910. Size: 10 ft 6 in x 14 ft 10 in
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W 84 in L 126 in
Pasargad Home Antique Persian Tabriz Lamb's Wool Area Rug- 7' 0" X 10' 6"
Located in Port Washington, NY
Antique Persian Tabriz rugs are distinguished by their excellent weave and by their remarkable
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Pasargad Home Antique Persian Sarouk rug 10 ft 5 in x 13 ft 6 in
Located in Port Washington, NY
, circa date: 1920. Size: 10 ft 5 in x 13 ft 6 in
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Pasargad Home Antique Persian Dabir Kashan rug 10 ft 5 in x 13 ft 6 in
Located in Port Washington, NY
rug, circa date: 1910. Size: 10 ft 5 in x 13 ft 6 in
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1930s Persian Khorassan Rug 17' 6" x 10' 9"
Located in New York, NY
. Dimensions: 17' 6" x 10' 9" (210 in. x 129 in.) Newly cleaned. General wear to the rug that's consistent
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Antique Persian Sarouk Farahan Rug. 6 ft 10 in x 9 ft 10 in
Located in New York, NY
. Size: 6 ft 10 in x 9 ft 10 in (2.08 m x 3 m)
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Antique Tribal Persian Malayer Rug. Size: 6' 6" x 10' 3" (1.98 m x 3.12 m)
Located in New York, NY
: 6 ft. 6 in x 10 ft. 3 in (1.98 m x 3.12 m) This archetypal village carpet from the famed city of
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Antique Persian Khorassan Rug. Size: 6 ft 6 in x 9 ft 10 in
Located in New York, NY
Red Background All Over Design Antique Persian Khorassan Rug, Country of Origin: Persia, Circa Date
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Antique Persian Heriz Rug. Size: 4 ft 10 in x 6 ft 9 in
Located in New York, NY
. Size: 4 ft 10 in x 6 ft 9 in (1.47 m x 2.05 m)
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Antique Persian Bibikabad Rug. 7 ft 6 in x 10 ft (2.29 m x 3.05 m)
Located in New York, NY
Antique Persian Bibikabad rug, country of origin: Persia, date: circa 1920. Size: 7 ft 6 in x 10 ft
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Antique Persian Mahal Rug. Size: 11 ft 6 in x 12 ft 10 in
Located in New York, NY
Date: 1900. Size: 11 ft 6 in x 12 ft 10 in (3.51 m x 3.91 m)
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Antique Persian Kerman Rug. Size: 10 ft 4 in x 16 ft 6 in
By Kerman
Located in New York, NY
Persian Rugs, Circa Date: 1900. Size: 10 ft 4 in x 16 ft 6 in (3.15 m x 5.03 m).
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Nazmiyal Silk & Wool Antique Persian Kerman Lavar Rug. Size: 10' 6" x 15' 3"
By Kerman
Located in New York, NY
Type: Antique Persian Rugs, Circa Late 19th Century. Size: 10 ft 6 in x 15 ft 3 in (3.2 m x 4.65 m)
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Antique Persian Mohtasham Kashan Rug. 4 ft 4 in x 6 ft 10 in
Located in New York, NY
, Circa date: 1880. Size: 4 ft 4 in x 6 ft 10 in (1.32 m x 2.08 m)
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Authentic Persian Nain Hand Knotted Wool Ivory Area Rug 6' 5" x 10' 0"
Located in Norwalk, CT
: 6' 5" x 10' 0" Material: 100% Wool Pile Height: 0.25" - 0.75" Knots Per Inch: 100 - 300 Knots
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Authentic Persian Nain Hand Knotted Wool Ivory Area Rug 6' 8" x 10' 0"
Located in Norwalk, CT
: 6' 8" x 10' 0" Material: 100% Wool Pile Height: 0.25" - 0.75" Knots Per Inch: 100 - 300 Knots
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Authentic Persian Heriz Hand Knotted Wool Red Area Rug 8' 0" x 10' 6"
Located in Norwalk, CT
: 8' 0" x 10' 6" Material: 100%Wool Pile Height: 0.25" - 0.75" Knots Per Inch: 100 - 300 Knots Vacuum
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Antique Persian Kerman Rug. Size: 11 ft 10 in x 15 ft 6 in
Located in New York, NY
: 11 ft 10 in x 15 ft 6 in (3.61 m x 4.72 m). The city and province of Kerman in south central Iran has
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Nazmiyal Silk and Wool Antique Persian Tehran Rug. 10 ft 6 in x 15 ft 6 in
Located in New York, NY
Nazmiyal Collection Antique silk and wool Tehran rug, Persia, circa 1920. Size: 10 ft. 6 in x 15 ft
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Rustic Antique Persian Sultanabad Rug. Size: 10 ft 6 in x 12 ft 8 in
Located in New York, NY
Antique Persian Sultanabad Rug, Country of Origin: Persia, Circa Date: Early 20th Century. Size: 10
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Antique Khorassan Persian Runner Rug. Size: 3 ft 6 in x 12 ft 10 in
Located in New York, NY
/ Rug Type: Persian Rug, Circa Date: 1920. Size: 3 ft 6 in x 12 ft 10 in (1.07 m x 3.91 m) This
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Antique Light Blue Color Persian Tabriz Rug. 10 ft 3 in x 12 ft 6 in
Located in New York, NY
, country of origin / rug type: Persian rug, date circa 1920. Size: 10 ft 3 in x 12 ft 6 in (3.12 m x 3.81 m).
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Antique Serapi Persian Rug. Size: 10 ft 4 in x 13 ft 6 in (3.15 m x 4.11 m)
Located in New York, NY
, Circa Date: 1900. Size: 10 ft 4 in x 13 ft 6 in (3.15 m x 4.11 m).
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Nazmiyal Collection Antique Persian Mashahir Kerman Rug. 7 ft 1 in x 10 ft 6 in
By Kerman
Located in New York, NY
. Size: 7 ft 1 in x 10 ft 6 in (2.16 m x 3.2 m) Through the skillful use of highlighting and outlining
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Antique Persian Kerman Rug. Size: 10 ft 6 in x 14 ft 2 in (3.2 m x 4.32 m)
Located in New York, NY
Antique Persian Kerman Rug, Country of Origin: Persia, Circa Date: Early 20th Century. Size: 10 ft
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Antique Persian Kerman Rug. Size: 10 ft 9 in x 17 ft 6 in (3.28 m x 5.33 m)
Located in New York, NY
Antique Persian Kerman rug, country of origin: Persia, Date: circa late 19th century. Size: 10 ft 9
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W 138 in L 202 in
Intricate Vase Design Antique Persian Kerman Rug. Size: 11 ft 6 in x 16 ft 10 in
Located in New York, NY
Century. Size: 11 ft 6 in x 16 ft 10 in (3.51 m x 5.13 m) Kerman carpets are prized for their wide range
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Nazmiyal Collection Persian Gabbeh Rug with Tree of Life 4 ft 4 in x 6 ft 10 in
Located in New York, NY
Persian Gabbeh Rug with Abstract Tribal Diamond Medallion and Colorful Rosettes, Origin: Persia
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Small Mat Size Antique Persian Kerman Floral Rug. Size: 1 ft 10 in x 2 ft 6 in
Located in New York, NY
: Persian rugs, circa 1900 - Size: 1 ft 10 in x 2 ft 6 in (0.56 m x 0.76 m). True to traditional Persian
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One-of-a-Kind Southwestern Wool Hand-Knotted Area Rug, Carmine, 6' 10 x 10' 8
Located in Norwalk, CT
hand-knotted rugs of the Southwestern collection make beautiful additions to rustic and lodge-style
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Nazmiyal Collection Antique Floral Design Kerman Rug 10 ft 6 in x 15 ft
Located in New York, NY
Antique Kerman Rug, Country of Origin: Persia, Circa Date: 1880’s
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One-of-a-Kind Oriental Silky Oushak Wool Handmade Area Rug, Beige, 4' 10 x 6' 10
Located in Norwalk, CT
, Oushak rugs have long been sought after for their intricate patterns, lush yet subtle colors, and soft
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One-of-a-Kind Southwestern Wool Hand-Knotted Area Rug, Navy, 3' 10 x 6
Located in Norwalk, CT
hand-knotted rugs of the Southwestern collection make beautiful additions to rustic and lodge-style
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One-of-a-Kind Patterned & Floral Wool Handmade Area Rug, Chestnut, 6' 1 x 8' 10
Located in Norwalk, CT
symbols, patterned rugs are the easiest way to enrich a space. Subtle colors and intricate motifs
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One-of-a-Kind Southwestern Wool Hand-Knotted Area Rug, Carnelian, 5' 1 x 6' 10
Located in Norwalk, CT
hand-knotted rugs of the Southwestern collection make beautiful additions to rustic and lodge-style
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One-of-a-Kind Oriental Serapi Wool Hand-Knotted Area Rug, Sage, 5' 10 x 8' 6
Located in Norwalk, CT
Color: Green - Made In: Pakistan. 100% Wool. Persian rug-making at its finest inspired the rich
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One-of-a-Kind Oriental Silky Oushak Wool Handmade Area Rug, Mocha, 6' 9 x 10' 3
Located in Norwalk, CT
, Oushak rugs have long been sought after for their intricate patterns, lush yet subtle colors, and soft
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One-of-a-Kind Oriental Silky Oushak Wool Hand-Knotted Area Rug, Moss, 5 x 6' 10
Located in Norwalk, CT
, Oushak rugs have long been sought after for their intricate patterns, lush yet subtle colors, and soft
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One-of-a-Kind Modern Wool Silk Blend Handmade Area Rug, Sandstone, 6' 2 x 8' 10
Located in Norwalk, CT
, the rugs of the Modern collection can invigorate a traditional room as gracefully as they can ground a
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Antique Persian Serapi Rug 6'.9 x 10'.5
Located in Norwalk, CT
An Antique Persian Serapi carpet from early 20th Century.
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Antique Persian Kurdish Runner Rug. 2 ft 6 in x 10 ft
Located in New York, NY
Antique Persian Kurdish Runner Rug, Country of Origin: Persia, Circa date: 1920. Size: 2 ft 6 in x
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Tribal Antique Persian Bakshaish Runner Rug. Size: 3 ft 6 in x 10 ft 10 in
Located in New York, NY
date: 1900. Size: 3 ft 6 in x 10 ft 10 in (1.07 m x 3.3 m).
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Room Size Antique Tabriz Persian Rug. Size: 7 ft 6 in x 10 ft 10 in
Located in New York, NY
Date: 1910. Size: 7 ft 6 in x 10 ft 10 in (2.29 m x 3.3 m).
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Vintage Isfahan Persian Rug. Size: 6 ft 7 in x 10 ft (2.01 m x 3.05 m)
Located in New York, NY
/ Rug Type: Vintage Persian Rug, Circa Date:Late 20th Century. Size: 6 ft 7 in x 10 ft (2.01 m x 3.05 m
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Beautiful Antique Serapi Persian Rug. Size: 9 ft 6 in x 11 ft 10 in
Located in New York, NY
, Circa Date: 1900. Size: 9 ft 6 in x 11 ft 10 in (2.9 m x 3.61 m) Brilliant happy colors work together
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Nazmiyal Collection Vintage Persian Gabbeh Rug 3 ft 10 in x 6 ft 5 in
Located in New York, NY
Vintage Persian Gabbeh Tribal Diamond Rug, Country of Origin: Persia, Circa Date: Vintage
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W 76 in L 120 in
Decorative Neutral Antique Room Size Persian Tabriz Rug. Size: 6 ft 4 in x 10 ft
Located in New York, NY
/ rug type: Persian rug, date circa 1920. Size: 6 ft 4 in x 10 ft (1.93 m x 3.05 m).
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Antique Shabby Chic Mahal Persian Rug. Size: 9 ft 6 in x 13 ft 10 in
Located in New York, NY
Date: 1920 – Size: 9 ft 6 in x 13 ft 10 in (2.9 m x 4.22 m) This is a Persian rug that has a rather
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Large Antique Garden Design Kerman Persian Rug. Size 10 ft 7 in x 16 ft 6 in
Located in New York, NY
: Persian Rug, Circa Date: 1900. Size 10 ft 7 in x 16 ft 6 in (3.23 m x 5.03 m).
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Antique Persian Mazandaran Kilim. Size: 6 ft 3 in x 10 ft (1.9 m x 3.05 m)
Located in New York, NY
Antique Persian Mazandaran Kilim, Origin: Persia, Circa: Early 20th Century. Size: 6 ft 3 in x 10
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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.
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