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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1910s Antique Bakhtiar Rugs
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Wool
Antique Bakhtiar Rugs
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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1920s Antique Bakhtiar Rugs
Materials
Wool
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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Early 1900s Antique Bakhtiar Rugs
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Wool
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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1920s Antique Bakhtiar Rugs
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Wool
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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1910s Antique Bakhtiar Rugs
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Wool
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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1910s Antique Bakhtiar Rugs
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Wool
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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1910s Antique Bakhtiar Rugs
Materials
Wool
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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Late 19th Century Asian Rustic Antique Bakhtiar Rugs
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Wool, Cotton
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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Late 19th Century Asian Aubusson Antique Bakhtiar Rugs
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Wool
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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1920s Antique Bakhtiar Rugs
Materials
Wool
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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Early 1900s Antique Bakhtiar Rugs
Materials
Wool
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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1920s Antique Bakhtiar Rugs
Materials
Wool
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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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19th Century Tribal Antique Bakhtiar Rugs
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Wool
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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1890s Persian Other Antique Bakhtiar Rugs
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Wool
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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Early 20th Century Persian Antique Bakhtiar Rugs
Materials
Wool
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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Early 1900s Persian Islamic Antique Bakhtiar Rugs
Materials
Wool
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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1920s Persian Islamic Antique Bakhtiar Rugs
Materials
Wool
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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Early 1900s Persian Islamic Antique Bakhtiar Rugs
Materials
Wool
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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1910s Persian Islamic Antique Bakhtiar Rugs
Materials
Wool
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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Early 1900s Persian Islamic Antique Bakhtiar Rugs
Materials
Wool
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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1920s Persian Islamic Antique Bakhtiar Rugs
Materials
Wool
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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1910s Persian Islamic Antique Bakhtiar Rugs
Materials
Wool
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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1890s Persian Islamic Antique Bakhtiar Rugs
Materials
Wool
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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1920s Antique Bakhtiar Rugs
Materials
Wool
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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1920s Antique Bakhtiar Rugs
Materials
Wool
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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1910s Antique Bakhtiar Rugs
Materials
Wool
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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1910s Antique Bakhtiar Rugs
Materials
Wool
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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1920s Antique Bakhtiar Rugs
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Wool
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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Early 20th Century Persian Industrial Antique Bakhtiar Rugs
Materials
Wool
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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1920s Antique Bakhtiar Rugs
Materials
Wool
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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1920s Antique Bakhtiar Rugs
Materials
Wool
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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1910s Antique Bakhtiar Rugs
Materials
Wool
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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1920s Antique Bakhtiar Rugs
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Wool
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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1910s Antique Bakhtiar Rugs
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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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1910s Antique Bakhtiar Rugs
Materials
Wool
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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1920s Antique Bakhtiar Rugs
Materials
Wool
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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Early 1900s Antique Bakhtiar Rugs
Materials
Wool
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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19th Century Persian Antique Bakhtiar Rugs
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Wool
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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Early 20th Century Persian Antique Bakhtiar Rugs
Materials
Wool, Cotton
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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1920s Persian Antique Bakhtiar Rugs
Materials
Wool
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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Early 20th Century Antique Bakhtiar Rugs
Materials
Wool
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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Early 20th Century Persian Tribal Antique Bakhtiar Rugs
Materials
Wool
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Antique Bakhtiar Rugs For Sale on 1stDibs
An assortment of antique bakhtiar rugs is available at 1stDibs. Frequently made of fabric, wool and cotton, all antique bakhtiar rugs available were constructed with great care. Antique bakhtiar rugs have been made for many years, and versions that date back to the 19th Century alongside those produced as recently as the 20th Century.
How Much are Antique Bakhtiar Rugs?
Prices for antique bakhtiar rugs start at $742 and top out at $79,000 with the average selling for $3,900.
Finding the Right Persian-rugs for You
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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Questions About Antique Bakhtiar Rugs
- 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022Opinions on how old a rug has to be to be considered antique vary. However, most experts will apply the label to any rug produced more than 100 years ago, and call floor coverings produced 50 to 100 years ago vintage. Shop a variety of antique rugs on 1stDibs.
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NazmiyalMarch 23, 2021Usually these are rugs that are younger than 80 years old but not new (so things that are between 70 - 30 years old roughly)- 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022Determining the age of a rug often depends on the style of rug because different styles have evolved at their own rates and with their own characteristics. One thing you can look for is a date; some rugs weave the year into the border. Another thing to make note of is the color of the rug. Bright dyes and synthetic fibers weren’t available until the 1920s for rugs, so authentic antique rugs will have muted tones. Shop a collection of vetted antique rugs from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022There are a few red flags you should look for in determining if you have an antique Persian rug. Firstly, check the fringe. Fringes on a Persian rug form from the end of warp yarns, and won’t be sewn on the back. Also check the colors. They should be crisp, with no bleeding of the dyes. Shop a collection of authentic Persian rugs from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.
- NazmiyalMarch 23, 2021The most expensive antique Persian rug ever sold in auction (so far) is $34,000,000. But the vast majority will cost under $100,000.
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