Bakshaish Rug Golden Saffron Color
Located in Ferrara, IT
Antique Bakshaish Rug, 19th Century. Rare antique Bakhshaish carpet on an ivory background, natural wool colour.
19th Century Azerbaijani Bakshaish Antique Bakshaish
Wool
Bakshaish Rug Golden Saffron Color
Located in Ferrara, IT
Antique Bakshaish Rug, 19th Century. Rare antique Bakhshaish carpet on an ivory background, natural wool colour.
Wool
Zabihi Collection Antique Room SIze Bakshaish Rug
Located in New York, NY
a Late 19th Century Persian Bakshaish Decorative Rug Details rug no. j3146 size 8' 8" x 11' (264 x 335 cm)
Wool
Fine Antique Camel Ground Bakshaish Runner Rug
Located in Milan, IT
The rugs originating from the areas of Sarab and Bakshaish, situated in northwest Azerbaijan, are distinguished by their earth tonalities, which often result from the exclusive use o...
Wool
$199Sale Price|42% Off
Camel Bakshaish Rug Pillow
Located in New York, NY
Pillow made from an early 20th century Persian Bakshaish rug. Measures: 17” x 18”.
Wool, Cotton, Foam
Zabihi Collection Antique Square Bakshaish Rug, 7' x 8'2''
Located in New York, NY
Rare-size antique Bakshaish rug with an all-over design in a different assortment of colors. 7' x 8'2'' item r4688
Wool
Camel Tribal Bakshaish Rug Pillow
Located in New York, NY
Pillow made from an early 20th century Persian Bakshaish rug. Measures: 17” x 19”.
Wool, Cotton, Foam
Alriz Collection: Rare and Unusual Tribal Bakshaish with Chinese Symbols
Located in Harrington Park, NJ
Antique and extremely enigmatic Bakshaish rug featuring a striking geometric medallion design set within a vertically oriented rectangular field.
Wool
$143,360Sale Price|20% Off
The Sovereign Garden: A Late 19th Century Persian Bakshaish Masterpiece of Grace
Located in Dallas, TX
79758 Antique Persian Bakshaish Rug, 15'00 x 22'00. The Sovereign Garden: A Late 19th Century Persian Bakshaish Masterpiece of Grace.
Wool
Zabihi Collection Antique Bakshaish Rug on Fabric Textile
Located in New York, NY
Mid-19th-century Tribal Bakshaish Rug hand-stitched on a fabric textile. Best to use on wall or as a throw piece Details rug no. r4808 size 3' 8" x 5' 2" (112 x 157 cm
Wool, Linen
Outstanding Sky Blue Antique Bakshaish Carpet with Sun Yellow Central Diamond
Located in Milan, IT
The subtly changing sky-blue background of this fascinating carpet, obtained by means of a number of colour gradations, creates the impression of a sea on which floats a sun-like loz...
Wool
Vintage Bakshaish Hand-Knotted Wool Rug, Rust Field, Geometric Design
Located in Norwalk, CT
Beautiful vintage Bakshaish wool rug with a rust field, and multi-color accents in an all-over geometric design.
Wool
$31,472Sale Price|30% Off
19th Century Antique Serapi Bakshaish Large Carpet in Brick Red, Blue and Ivory
Located in Barueri, SP, BR
This impressive 19th-century Serapi Bakshaish carpet is defined by its bold graphic presence and harmonious palette of brick red, soft blues, and warm ivory.
Wool
17th Century Hispano-Moresque Copper-Lustre Charger
Located in Bradenton, FL
17th C. Spanish Hispano Moresque Copper Lustre ceramic bowl / charger.
Pottery
Zabihi Collection Antique Caucasian Runner, 3'1'' x 8'3''
Located in New York, NY
A rare size late 19th century Caucasian runner with a camel field, accents in green, red, blue. Measures: 3'1'' x 8'3'' Older Caucasian antique tribal carpets are all wool not only...
Wool
1880s Navy Blue Antique Allover Oriental Bakshaiesh Knotted Wool Carpet Rug
Located in New York, NY
Antique Bakhshaiesh rug 7'8" x 14'8". Heriz – Bakhshaish Type 7’8” X 14’8” Circa 1880s “Heriz” is a rather generic name applicable to rugs and carpets from the general area around ...
Wool
Zabihi Collection Antique Green Peach Worn Mahal Accent Rug
Located in New York, NY
a 1920s Mahal Accent Rug in soft green and peach Details rug no. j3040 size 4' 5" x 6' 8" (135 x 203 cm)
Wool
Zabihi Collection Serab Camel Hair Rug
Located in New York, NY
An antique Serab camel hair rug from the early 20th century 3'11'' x 6'4''
Wool
Zabihi Collection early 20th Century Camel Hair Serab Narrow Runner
Located in New York, NY
An early 20th century tribal camel ground Serab runner. Measures: 2'7'' x 9'4''. item r4239
Wool
Zabihi Collection Antique Camel Runner
Located in New York, NY
an early 20th-century Tribal High Decorative geometric camel field Runner Measures: 3'4" x 14'1''. item j1171
Wool
Zabihi Collection Late 19th Century Camel Tribal Runner, 3'2'' x 10'3''
Located in New York, NY
A late 19th century camel color geometric Tribal Runner Details rug no. 9969 size 3' 2" x 10' 3" (97 x 312 cm)
Wool
Zabihi Collection Square Antique Herati Rug, 7'1'' x 8'
Located in New York, NY
a late 19th century Worn Herati Motif Square Carpet Details rug no. j3973 size 7' 1" x 8' (216 x 244 cm)
Wool
Zabihi Collection 19th century Tree of Life Large Room Size Rug
Located in New York, NY
A large late 19th century large Room size rug featuring a willow tree pattern on a navy ground Details rug no. j2609 size 10' 10" x 14' 2" (330 x 432 cm)
Wool
Zabihi Collection Tribal 19th CenturyBagface Trapping Textile Rug
Located in New York, NY
A tribal Bagface rug from the 19th century. The weaver intentionally added Kilim in one end giving it a unique feel. Measures: 2' x 4'.
Wool
Zabihi Collection Antique Soft Green Camel Color Serab Corridor Size Rug
Located in New York, NY
a Beautiful Corridor Size Serab Rug from the 1900s Details rug no. j4451 size 5' 11" x 16' (180 x 488 cm) rug type Serab
Wool
Fine Antique Anatolian All-Over Design Two-Tone Soft Coloured Rug
Located in Milan, IT
Very finely knotted with a velvety wool pile, this antique Anatolian rug shows an infinite repeat honeycomb pattern enclosing a small directional motif, reminiscent of antique Bakhsh...
Wool
Rare Antique Emerald Green Ground Camel Hair Sarab Rug
Located in Milan, IT
A lovely antique Sarab rug, distinguished by an unusual emerald green background, finely embellished by parallel and offset rows of small geometric devices, creating a soft matrix, f...
Wool
$27,999Sale Price|20% Off
The Imperial Court: A Late 19th Century Triclinium Masterpiece of Distinction
Located in Dallas, TX
78659 Rare Antique Persian Bijar Triclinium Rug, 11'00 x 18'02. Woven in the mountainous heart of Kurdistan during the late 19th century, this rare antique Persian Bijar Triclinium r...
Silk
Antique Camel Hair Hamadan Narrow Runner Rug
Located in Milan, IT
Pure woven poetry is what comes to mind when looking at this charming Hamadan village rug, with a camel wool background punctuated by an irregular repeat network of polychrome steppe...
Wool
Antique Heriz Pictorial Room Size Rug
Located in New York, NY
An early 20th Century Persian Heriz rug with a pictorial garden box all over pattern in rustic brown, camel, ivory, pink, and green accent colors Measures: 9'10'' x 12'7''.
Wool
$4,368Sale Price|20% Off
1900's Antique Burgundy Turkish Sparta Carpet with Modern Style
Located in Dallas, TX
78132 Antique Turkish Sparta Rug, 08'10 x 11'07. Step into the world of exclusivity and heritage with this hand-knotted wool distressed antique Turkish Sparta rug—an opulent creation...
Wool
Antique Dramatic Bakhshaish Rug with Animal Pelt Design
Located in Milan, IT
The zoomorphic origin of this particular design can be seen in the pair of stylised dragons that flank the corners of the inner star octagon, as well as in the animal pelt motif cont...
Wool
$24,000Sale Price|20% Off
1900 Antique Handmade Wool Original Zoroastrian Bookshaish Oriental Rug
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 hand-woven rugs. Decorate your home wi...
Wool
Garden of Paradise Willow Tree Antique Oushak 20th Century Oversize Rug
Located in New York, NY
Stunning oversize antique Turkish Oushak rug with a weeping all-over willow tree garden of paradise design with golden saffron dominant field. With a seldom encountered energetic ver...
Wool
$26,400Sale Price|20% Off
Red Antique Zoroastrian Bookshaish Rug, Hand Knotted Wool, 1880s, Oriental
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. Enhance your home with...
Wool
$215Sale Price|20% Off
Antique Persian Serab Bolster Rug Pillow
Located in New York, NY
Pillow made from a border of an early 20th century Persian Serab rug. 11'' x 19''
Wool, Cotton, Foam
$11,199Sale Price|20% Off
Distressed Antique Turkish Sparta Rug, Rustic Elegance Meets Relaxed Refinement
Located in Dallas, TX
77511 Distressed Antique Turkish Sparta Rug, 08'10 x 17'09. In the mystical town of Sparta nestled within Turkey's southwestern expanse, Turkish Sparta rugs weave a tale of enchantme...
Wool
1880s Rustic Camel Geometric Antique Bakshaiesh Handknotted Wool Gallery Rug
Located in New York, NY
"This is a spectacular and highly authentic gallery-sized antique Bakshaish rug, dating back to circa 1880. Measuring 7' x 15'1", this hand-knotted wool carpet features a luminous, v...
Wool
1880s Amazing Red Rust Ground Diamond Large Oversized Handknotted Antique Rug
Located in New York, NY
19th Century Carpet ( 15' x 18' - 457 x 548 ) A striking antique rose-pink and ivory and beige Bakshaish, hand-knotted in wool around 1880. This one-of-a-kind piece showcases a geo...
Wool
Late 19th Century Karebak Rug
Located in Chicago, IL
Keywords: Rug, carpet, textile, Serapi, Tabriz, Heriz, Kirmanshah, Bakshaish, Kilim, Khotan, Samarkand.
Wool
$3,500
19th Century Lavar Rug
Located in Chicago, IL
Keywords: Rug, carpet, Persian, Central Asian, Tabriz, Heriz, Serapi, Bakshaish.
Wool
19th Century Maharajan Rug
Located in Chicago, IL
Keywords: Rug, carpet, Persian, Central Asian, Tabriz, Heriz, Serapi, Bakshaish.
Wool
19th Century Persian Lavar Kirman Rug
Located in Chicago, IL
Keywords: Rug, carpet, textile, Serapi, Tabriz, Heriz, Kirmanshah, Bakshaish, Kilim, Khotan, Samarkand
Wool
Early 20th Century Bashir Rug
Located in Chicago, IL
Keywords: Rug, carpet, textile, Serapi, Tabriz, Heriz, Kirmanshah, Bakshaish, Kilim, Khotan, Samarkand.
Wool
$3,120Sale Price|36% Off
Antique Turkish Serab Design Carpet
Located in Evanston, IL
The angular style of antique carpets from Serab bears some similarity to tribal Bakshaish rugs and those made by Kashgai weavers.
Wool
Orientalist Austrian Cold Painted and Stained Glass Tent /Table Lamp
Located in New York City, NY
Sarouk, Persian rug, Bakshaish, Arts and crafts, Aesthetic movement, Egyptian, Islamic, Moorish, Tribal, Vienna Secessionist, Vienna lamp, Arab, Franz Bergman, Geschutzt, Anton Cho...
Spelter
Orientalist Austrian Cold Painted and Stained Glass Tented Table Lamp
Located in New York City, NY
Sarouk, Persian rug, Bakshaish, Arts and crafts, Aesthetic movement, Egyptian, Islamic, Moorish, Tribal, Vienna Secessionist, Vienna lamp, Arab, Franz Bergman, Geschutzt, Anton Cho...
Spelter
Bakshaish
Located in Los Angeles, CA
antique Persian Bakshaish rug, hatch pattern, red, grey
Wool
Bakshaish
Located in Los Angeles, CA
antique Persian Bakshaish rug, shades of taupe & cream
Wool
Mid-19th Century Bakshaish
Located in Sydney, AU
Soft red field with geometric motifs within camel coloured lattice design corner spandrels, enclosed within a pale blue border. North-West Persia, circa 1870. Woollen warp and weft, ...
Wool
Antique Bakshaish Tribal Rug, 1890
Located in Berlin, DE
Antique Bakshaish tribal rug with a stunning design and beautiful colors, dating from the late 19th century.
Wool
Antique Bakshaish Tribal Rug, 1890
Located in Berlin, DE
Antique Bakshaish tribal rug with a stunning design and beautiful colors, dating from the late 19th century.
Wool
Persian Bakshaish 19th Century Oriental Rug
By G. None
Located in Katy, TX
Persian Bakshaish rug, circa 1890s. The rug is a great example of its period.
Wool
Antique Bakshaish Carpet
Located in Crondall, Surrey
An antique Bakshaish carpet with exquisite colours and design.
Wool
A Bakshaish Carpet
Located in New York, NY
The soft madder field with a polychrome Herati pattern overall is within an ivory rosette border.
A Bakshaish Carpet
Located in New York, NY
Having an ascending pattern of polychrome shrubs on an ivory field within an auburn floral vinery border.
A Bakshaish Carpet
Located in New York, NY
The madder field with three polychrome stepped medallions flanked by sky blue spandrels is within an ivory floral vinery border.
A Bakshaish Carpet
Located in New York, NY
The madder field with four large shield medallions flanked by sky blue spandrels is within a rosette and serrated leaf border.
Antique 1880s Ivory Bakshaish Persian Rug and Rust
Located in Dallas, TX
Antique Bakshaish rug from the 1880s with lovely ivory border and corner with deep colored rust field.
Wool
Antique Northwest Persian Bakshaish Hand Knotted Wool Runner
Located in Evanston, IL
The rugs woven in the village of Bakshaish were influenced by traditional motifs. The execution is outstanding considering the piece is woven on a wool warp and probably without the ...
Wool
19th Century Bakshaish Carpet
Located in London, GB
A rich and bold carpet, full of charisma and majesty. Saturated natural dyes come to the fore here with this dynamic weaving from the Heriz district of North West Persia. The eye cat...
Antique Persian Heriz Bakshaish, Rare Ivory Field, Wool, 1915
Located in Williamsburg, VA
This is a great example of a scatter size Persian Heriz Bakshaish. Bakshaish rugs are woven in a small village outside of Heriz.
Wool
Antique 19th Century Persian Bakshaish Carpet
Located in New York, NY
Antique Bakshaish carpet.Measures: 12.6 x 10.5.
Wool
Antique 19th Century Persian Bakshaish Carpet
Located in New York, NY
Antique 19th century Persian Bakshaish carpet. Contact dealer.
Wool
Antique 19th Century Persian Bakshaish Carpet
Located in New York, NY
Antique 19th century Persian Bakshaish carpet. Measures: 15.6 x 11.3.
Wool
Antique 19th Century Persian Bakshaish Carpet
Located in New York, NY
Antique 19th century Persian Bakshaish carpet. Contact dealer. Measures: 13.7 x 9.11.
Wool
Unavailable
W 142 in L 163 in
Antique Persian Bakshaish Also Known as Heriz Serapi, Ivory, Wool, Oversize 1890
Located in Williamsburg, VA
This antique Persian Bakshaish is also known as a Heriz or Serapi. It is a real one-of-a-kind look.
Wool
Exceptional Antique 19th Century Persian Bakshaish Carpet
Located in New York, NY
Antique 19th century Persian Bakshaish carpet. Contact dealer. Measures 12.7 x 10.
Wool
Unavailable
W 35 in L 178 in
Antique Persian Heriz Bakshaish, Rust-light blue, Wool, 1915, runner 2-10x14-10
Located in Williamsburg, VA
This is a great example of a scatter size Persian Heriz Bakshaish. Bakshaish rugs are woven in a small village outside of Heriz.
Wool
Unavailable
W 40 in L 181 in
Antique Persian Heriz Bakshaish, Rust-teal blue, Wool, 1910, runner 3-4x15-1
Located in Williamsburg, VA
This is a spectacular example of a scatter size Persian Heriz Bakshaish. Bakshaish rugs are woven in a small village outside of Heriz.
Wool
Unavailable
W 126 in L 232 in
Antique Northwest Persian Bakshaish Rug with Blue, Rust, Yellow and Beige Wool
Located in Evanston, IL
A beautiful handwoven antique rug from the village of Bakhshaish in northwestern Persia (Iran) featuring a design inspired by both Persian tribal weavings and traditional Caucasian d...
Wool
Antique Persian Serapi Rug with Bakshaish Design
Located in Chicago, IL
This is an incredible rug, crafted in Northwestern Persia, this was crafted in the late 19th century. Crafted in 1875, this rug displays incredible vibrancy in its colors. Has an inc...
Wool
Exceptional Antique Early 19th Century Persian Bakshaish Carpet
Located in New York, NY
Contact dealer: Measures: 11.4 x 8.4.
Wool
Unavailable
W 134 in L 212 in
Antique Persian Heriz, Geometric Serapi Design, Rust, Blue Wool, Oversize, 1915
Located in Williamsburg, VA
This is a gracious and beautiful Persian Bakshaish (though lots of dealers would call it a Heriz or Serapi).
Wool
Antique Persian Serapi Old Heriz, Primitive Motif, Wool, Room Size, 1890
Located in Williamsburg, VA
This is an unusual and very striking early Persian Serapi or some would call it Bakshaish. It is a very early Heriz. The circa of this rug is 1890, but it could be even earlier.
Wool
Antique Persian Heriz Rug, All-Over Design with Camel Color, Wool, 1905
Located in Williamsburg, VA
Very uncommon and early Persian Heriz rug, though many dealers would call it a Serapi. This rug has an all-over design with an unusual camel colored background and a navy border. It ...
Wool
Antique Persian Bakhshayesh Runner Rug
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Wool on wool foundation with a beautiful camel toned field. Soft underfoot and classic in coloration. Wear Notes: 8 Wear Guide: Vintage and antique rugs are by nature, pre-lo...
Wool
Antique Bakhshayesh
Located in Los Angeles, CA
An attractive and decorative BAkhshayesh carpet.
Wool, Cotton
Antique 19th Century Persian Bidjar Rug
Located in New York, NY
Antique 19th century Persian Bidjar rug. Contact dealer. Excellent condition.
Wool
Late 19th Century Antique Persian Bakhshayesh Rug
Located in Louisville, KY
An antique Persian Bakhshayesh rug, circa 1870.
Wool
Late 19th Century Antique Persian Bakhshayesh Rug
Located in Louisville, KY
An antique Persian Bakhshayesh rug, circa 1890.
Wool
Early 20th Century Antique Persian Bakhshayesh Rug
Located in Louisville, KY
An antique Persian Bakhshayesh rug, circa 1900.
Wool
Late 19th Century Antique Persian Bakhshayesh Rug
Located in Louisville, KY
An antique Persian Bakhshayesh rug, circa 1890.
Wool
Bakhshaish Antique Rug
Located in West Hollywood, CA
Bakshaish rugs are considered among the finest examples of larger rugs from the region.
Antik Heriz Carpet Circa 1900/1910
Located in RÉDING, FR
Appreciated for their strong geometric style, refined construction and rich colors, rugs from Heriz, Serapi and Bakshaish are regional cousins who share common origins.
Wool
Antique North West Persian Serapi Carpet, 19th Century
Located in London, GB
Prized for their strong geometric style, fine construction and rich colors, the carpets of Heriz, Serapi and Bakshaish are regional cousins that share mutual origins.
Cotton, Wool
Antique Persian Serapi Rug 'Old Heriz', Rust Field, Wool, 1870
Located in Williamsburg, VA
This is an unusual and very striking early Persian Serapi or some would call it Bakshaish. It is a very early Heriz. The circa of this rug is 1870, but it could be even earlier.
Wool
Long Narrow Dragon Design Heriz Runner, Early 20th Century
Located in Berlin, DE
Bakshaish runner dating from circa 1930 with an archaic 'dragon' design.
Wool
Bakshaish Runner
Located in Evanston, IL
Bakshaish rugs made in Persia, Bakshaish (Bakshaish or Bakhshaysh) Rugs adapt the style and feeling of the finest smaller village or tribal rugs to the scale of room-size pieces.
Wool
Antique Bakshaish Carpet
By Nazmiyal Collection
Located in New York, NY
Antique Bakshaish Persian carpet (Bakhshaish or Bakhshaysh).
Wool
Antique Bakshaish Carpet
Located in New York, NY
Among the larger rugs made in Iran, Bakshaish (Bakhshaish or Bakhshaysh) carpets are in a class by themselves.
Wool
Antique Bakshaish Rug
Located in New York, NY
Antique Persian Bakshaish Rug, Origin: Persia, Circa: Late 19th Century - Created in northwest Persia, Bakshaish rugs have unique regional attributes and borrowed influences that mak...
Wool
Charming Bakshaish Runner
Located in Evanston, IL
Bakshaish, Heriz Serapi. Bakshaish rugs made in Persia.
Wool
Antique Bakshaish Rug
Located in New York, NY
This sophisticated antique Bakshaish rug features an angular arabesque with divergent appendages and flourishing petioles that form a secondary latticework pattern.
Wool
Antique Bakshaish Rug
Located in New York, NY
An allover lattice of concentric stepped diamonds in black and various earthen tones repeats across the field of this charming antique Bakshaish. A splendid achievement, this Bakshai...
Wool
Antique Bakshaish Rug
Located in New York, NY
Antique Persian Bakshaish Rug, Origin: Persia, Circa: Late 19th Century - The antique Bakshaish carpets of Northwest Persia are famed for adapting the bold geometric sensibility of t...
Wool
Antique Bakshaish Rugs
Located in New York, NY
Here is a truly wonderful antique Oriental rug – a Bakshaish piece made in Persia some time during the final years of the nineteenth century.
Wool
Antique Bakshaish Rug
Located in New York, NY
In a style familiar to northwest Persia, this antique Bakshaish rug features angular motifs with strong geometry and a limited palette of sienna, ivory and Persian blue.
Wool
Antique Bakshaish Carpet
Located in New York, NY
A bold lattice of quatrefoils in soft reds repeats across the medium blue ground of this stunning antique Bakshaish, enclosing various floral sprays or stylized shrubs.
Wool
Bakshaish
Located in New York, NY
Antique Bakshaish Carpet
Bakshaish
Located in New York, NY
A breathtaking and rare early 20th century authentic persian bakshaish rug with predominant blues and greens. ** Among oriental rugs made in Iran, Bakshaish carpets are in a class...
Wool
Antique Bakshaish Carpet
Located in New York, NY
An allover array of highly stylized vine sprays and palmettes in shades of red and terracotta repeats across the abrashed blue field of this arresting antique Serapi. The drawing is ...
Wool
Antique Bakshaish Rug
Located in New York, NY
Although the various motifs and the drawing of this outstanding carpet come from the repertoire of the Heriz family of Northwest Persian rugs, the weave, the layout of the design and...
Wool
Antique Persian Bakshaish Rug
Located in New York, NY
A large scale production, this exciting Bakshaish rug beautifully showcases some of the finer points of Bakshaish rug design, not least of all an underlying tribal quality.
Wool
Antique Persian Bakshaish Carpet
Located in New York, NY
Antique Bakshaish carpet, origin: Persia, circa: Final quarter of the 19th century.
Wool
Antique Persian Bakshaish Rug
Located in New York, NY
Crafted in the mineral-rich hills of northwest Persia, this superb antique Bakshaish rug represents the best features of these prized village carpets.
Wool
Antique Persian Bakshaish Rug
Located in New York, NY
This fascinating antique Bakshaish rug displays an incredible striated landscape scene with rolling hills, plains and open areas filled with herd animals.
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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