Antique Bakhtiar Rug 1.92m X 1.35m
Located in St. Albans, GB
A beautiful antique Bakhtiar rug, handwoven circa 1910 with a circular medallion on an ivory field of stylised flowers.
1910s Antique Bakhtiar Rugs
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Antique Bakhtiar Rug 1.92m X 1.35m
Located in St. Albans, GB
A beautiful antique Bakhtiar rug, handwoven circa 1910 with a circular medallion on an ivory field of stylised flowers.
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Antique Bakhtiar Rug 2.05m x 1.46m
Located in St. Albans, GB
A beautiful antique Bakhtiar rug, hand woven circa 1920 with a single medallion floral design on a terracotta field and indigo border.
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Antique Bakhtiar Rug 2.06m x 1.33m
Located in St. Albans, GB
A fabulous antique Bakhtiar rug, handwoven circa 1900. The design features a terracotta medallion with a central cypress tree flanked by two smaller indigo medallions on a rare ivory...
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Antique Bakhtiar Rug 2.13m x 1.36m
Located in St. Albans, GB
A fabulous antique Bakhtiar rug, woven circa 1920. The design features a small terracotta medallion on an unusual ivory field of flower heads and leaves connected by scrolling arabes...
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Antique Bakhtiar Rug 2.06m x 1.41m
Located in St. Albans, GB
A beautiful antique Bakhtiar rug, hand woven circa 1910 with a single medallion floral design on a deep indigo field and terracotta border.
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Antique Bakhtiar Rug 2.08m x 1.43m
Located in St. Albans, GB
A wonderful antique Bakhtiar rug, woven circa 1910. The design features five large floral motifs interspersed with large palmettes and flower heads on a very soft, almost ivory, pink...
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Antique Bakhtiar Rug 2.11m x 1.33m
Located in St. Albans, GB
A fabulous antique Bakhtiar rug, woven circa 1910. The design features a large lozenge medallion on a ‘mille fleurs’ (thousand flowers) green field and particularly attractive terrac...
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Bobyrug’s Nice Antique Distressed Large Bakhtiar Rug
Located in Saint Ouen, FR
Wonderful large antique Bakhtiar rug with beautiful geometrical and floral design and nice natural colors, entirely hand knotted with wool velvet on cotton foundation. ✨✨✨ "Experien...
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Bobyrug’s Beautiful Antique Aubusson Style Mid-Eastern Rug
Located in Saint Ouen, FR
Elevate your space with the allure of this unique and artfully crafted Bakhtiar rug. ✨✨✨ "Experience the epitome of luxury and craftsmanship with our exquisite collection of carpets...
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Antique Bakhtiar Runner 4.00m x 1.07m
Located in St. Albans, GB
Size: 4.00m x 1.07m (13ft 2in x 3ft 6in) This rug is in good condition with light, age related wear.
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Antique Bakhtiar Carpet 4.33m x 3.06m
Located in St. Albans, GB
Size: 4.33m x 3.06m (14ft 2in x 10ft) This rug is in good condition with light, age related wear.
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Antique Bakhtiar Carpet 3.12m x 2.17m
Located in St. Albans, GB
Size: 3.12m x 2.17m (10ft 3in x 7ft 2in) This rug is in good condition with light, age related wear.
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$27,843Sale Price|25% Off
Ivory, Antique Persian Bakhtiar, Signed by Kashan Carpets, Hand Knotted Wool 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...
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$3,347Sale Price|25% Off
Antique Persian Bakhtiar Good Condition Longer Shape Worn Down 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...
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Antique Bakhtiar Gallery Rug
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Antique Bakhtiar Gallery Rug. Circa 1900. Wool pile on Wool foundation. 13' 9" x 5' 8"
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Persian Bakhtiar 19th Century Oriental Rug
By G. None
Located in Katy, TX
This is a Persian Bakhtiar woven in the late 1890s. Very decorative piece with subdue colors and great geometry. It is in excellent condition, nice even low pile and no repairs. Size...
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Bakhtiar Antique Carpet
Located in Wilton, CT
Tribal design with rich colors. The inside field is compartmented into diamonds and framed by multiple borders. A gorgeous carpet.
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Rare Tree of Life Antique Persian Bakhtiari 8' 3" x 12'
Located in Winnetka, IL
Bakhtiari rugs are among the most durable and have a vast array of designs among Persian tribal rugs.
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Stunning Vase of Life Antique Persian Bakhtiari 4' 10" x 6' 10"
Located in Winnetka, IL
Bakhtiari rugs are among the most durable and have a vast array of designs among Persian tribal rugs.
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Rare Tree of Life Antique Persian Bakhtiari 10' 6" x 12' 8"
Located in Winnetka, IL
Bakhtiari rugs are among the most durable and have a vast array of designs among Persian tribal rugs.
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Decorative Antique Persian Bakhtiari 10' 3" x 14'
Located in Winnetka, IL
Bakhtiari rugs are among the most durable and have a vast array of designs among Persian tribal rugs.
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Antique Persian Ziegler Bakhtiari 10' 2" x 14' 8"
Located in Winnetka, IL
Bakhtiari rugs are among the most durable and have a vast array of designs among Persian tribal rugs.
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Paradombeh 'Abusson Style' Antique Persian Bakhtiari 4' 10" x 7' 10"
Located in Winnetka, IL
Bakhtiari rugs are among the most durable and have a vast array of designs among Persian tribal rugs.
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Antique Persian Ziegler Bakhtiari 12' 2" x 14' 4"
Located in Winnetka, IL
Bakhtiari rugs are among the most durable and have a vast array of designs among Persian tribal rugs.
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Decorative Antique Persian Bakhtiari 5' 8" x 8' 11"
Located in Winnetka, IL
Bakhtiari rugs are among the most durable and have a vast array of designs among Persian tribal rugs.
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Antique Bakhtiar Rug
Located in St. Albans, GB
A lovely antique Bakhtiar rug, handwoven circa 1920 with a circular medallion on a terracotta red field and similar border.
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Antique Bakhtiar Rug
Located in St. Albans, GB
A beautiful antique bakhtiar rug, hand woven circa 1920 with a single medallion floral design on a deep indigo field and ivory border.
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Antique Bakhtiar Rug
Located in St. Albans, GB
A beautiful antique Bakhtiar rug, hand woven in west Persia circa 1910 with a single medallion floral design on a terracotta field and similar border.
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Antique Bakhtiar Rug
Located in St. Albans, GB
A wonderful antique Bakhtiar rug, hand woven circa 1910. The design features a central medallion surrounded by stylised trees and flowers on a deep indigo field.
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Antique Bakhtiar Rug
Located in St. Albans, GB
A beautiful antique Bakhtiar rug, hand woven circa 1920 with a single medallion floral design on a terracotta field and indigo border.
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Zabihi Collection Chocolate Brown Bakhtiar Rug
Located in New York, NY
early 20th Century Persian Bakhtiar Rug in predominantly brown rug no. j3515 size 9' 6" x 13' (290 x 396 cm) rug type Baktiari
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Antique Bakhtiar Rug 2.06m x 1.47m
Located in St. Albans, GB
A beautiful antique Bakhtiar rug, hand woven circa 1920. The rug features a Persian garden design with stylised trees and flowers surrounded by an indigo border.
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Antique Bakhtiar Rug 2.11m x 1.37m
Located in St. Albans, GB
A beautiful antique Bakhtiar rug, hand woven circa 1920 with a single medallion floral design on a terracotta red field and cartouche border.
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Antique Bakhtiar Rug 2.05m X 1.37m
Located in St. Albans, GB
A fabulous antique Bakhtiar rug, handwoven circa 1910 with a large lozenge medallion on a ‘mille fleurs’ (thousand flowers) field and terracotta border.
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Antique Bakhtiar Rug 1.93m x 1.49m
Located in St. Albans, GB
A wonderful antique Bakhtiar rug, woven circa 1920. The design, reminiscent of Caucasian rugs, features three geometrical medallions on a terracotta field framed by an indigo border ...
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Antique Bakhtiar Rug 2.08m x 1.45m
Located in St. Albans, GB
A wonderful antique Bakhtiar rug, woven circa 1910. The design features five large floral motifs interspersed with large palmettes and flower heads on an unusual pink field framed by...
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Iconic Rug in Velvety Soft Plush Wool Cypress Tree of Life Bakhtiar Rug
Located in Milwaukee, WI
Collector's Iconic Cypress Tree of Life Velvety Soft Plush Wool with over 60 Trees Size: 4.5 x 6.8 Age: Antique Pile: Low/Med with supple and soft velvet wool. This is an incredi...
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Antique Bakhtiar Carpet
Located in St. Albans, GB
A lovely antique Bakhtiar carpet, hand woven circa 1920 featuring a floral design on a tomato red field.
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Antique Bakhtiar Carpet
Located in St. Albans, GB
A fabulous antique Bakhtiar carpet, hand woven in west Persia circa 1900 with a traditional Persian garden design.
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Antique Bakhtiar Persian Rug, Garden & Tree of Life Design, 19th Century
Located in Big Flats, NY
Room size antique Bakhtiar Persian oriental handwoven rug features traditional pattern of compartment panels containing garden plants (Tree of Life) designs, 19th century Measures 6...
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Bakhtiar Antique Rug - 9'9" x 14'1"
Located in New York, NY
This stunning antique Bakhtiar rug is a masterpiece of Persian craftsmanship, dating back to circa 1910.
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Antique Persian Bakhtiari Rug
Located in Norwalk, CT
This beautiful antique Persian Bakhtiar hand-knotted design rug will make your floor look splendid.
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Antique Hand Knotted Persian Bakhtiar Floral Geometric Area Rug
Located in Dayton, OH
Fantastic antique hand knotted Persian Bakhtiar area rug. Inspired by Persian gardens with a field of red with a geometric floral pattern with greens, reds, tans, pinks, purples and ...
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Antique Persian Bakhtiar
Located in Edgecliff, NSW
A beautiful tribal influenced antique Persian Bakhtiar featuring a beautiful all-over garden design with a magnificent border with ivory, indigo and red shades throughout.
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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.
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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