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Nazmiyal Collection Antique Persian Bakshaish Rug 11 ft x 15 ft
Nazmiyal Collection Antique Persian Bakshaish Rug 11 ft x 15 ft

Nazmiyal Collection Antique Persian Bakshaish Rug 11 ft x 15 ft

Located in New York, NY

Breathtaking Antique Persian Bakshaish Rug with Striking Tribal Character and Distinctive Allure

Category

19th Century Persian Heriz Serapi Antique Bakshaish

Materials

Wool

Doris Leslie Blau 19th Century Persian Bakshaish 'Size Adjusted' rug
Doris Leslie Blau 19th Century Persian Bakshaish 'Size Adjusted' rug

Doris Leslie Blau 19th Century Persian Bakshaish 'Size Adjusted' rug

Located in New York, NY

19th Century Persian Bakshaish (size adjusted) Size: 12'3" × 12'6" (373 × 381 cm) Color: Beige

Category

Late 19th Century Persian Antique Bakshaish

Materials

Wool

Antique Persian Bakshaish Rug, Hand-Woven Wool, 4'8" x 7'4", 1890
Antique Persian Bakshaish Rug, Hand-Woven Wool, 4'8" x 7'4", 1890

Antique Persian Bakshaish Rug, Hand-Woven Wool, 4'8" x 7'4", 1890

Located in New York, NY

4'8 X 7'4". Although there is no town of Bakshaish in the Heriz weaving area, the term has been

Category

19th Century Persian Antique Bakshaish

Materials

Wool

Antique  Bakshaish/ NW  Rug, 4'1"  Persian 4'9" x 7'9" Rare
Antique  Bakshaish/ NW  Rug, 4'1"  Persian 4'9" x 7'9" Rare

Antique Bakshaish/ NW Rug, 4'1" Persian 4'9" x 7'9" Rare

Located in Evanston, IL

Antique Persian Bakshaish Rug Northwest Persia, Circa 1850–1875 Dimensions: 4'9" × 9'1" (145 × 277

Category

Late 19th Century Persian Tribal Antique Bakshaish

Materials

Wool

Nazmiyal Collection Antique Persian Bakshaish Rug 11 ft x 13 ft 8 in
Nazmiyal Collection Antique Persian Bakshaish Rug 11 ft x 13 ft 8 in

Nazmiyal Collection Antique Persian Bakshaish Rug 11 ft x 13 ft 8 in

Located in New York, NY

Captivating Antique Persian Bakshaish Rug, Country of Origin: Persia, Circa Date: 1880

Category

19th Century Persian Heriz Serapi Antique Bakshaish

Materials

Wool

Almond Brown Antique Persian Bakshaish Clean Hand Knotted Pure Wool Runner Rug
Almond Brown Antique Persian Bakshaish Clean Hand Knotted Pure Wool Runner Rug

Almond Brown Antique Persian Bakshaish Clean Hand Knotted Pure Wool Runner 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...

Category

Early 1900s Pakistani Medieval Antique Bakshaish

Materials

Wool

17th Century Hispano-Moresque Copper-Lustre Charger
17th Century Hispano-Moresque Copper-Lustre Charger

17th Century Hispano-Moresque Copper-Lustre Charger

Located in Bradenton, FL

17th C. Spanish Hispano Moresque Copper Lustre ceramic bowl / charger.

Category

17th Century Spanish Bakshaish Antique Bakshaish

Materials

Pottery

Zabihi Collection Late 19th Century Camel Hair Serab Runner
Zabihi Collection Late 19th Century Camel Hair Serab Runner

Zabihi Collection Late 19th Century Camel Hair Serab Runner

Located in New York, NY

A late 19th century tribal highly decorative Persian Bakshaish Camel Hair runner. Great quality and

Category

Late 19th Century Persian Bakshaish Antique Bakshaish

Materials

Wool

Antique Circa 1900 Persian Saddle-Bag Converted to a Tribal Pillow
Antique Circa 1900 Persian Saddle-Bag Converted to a Tribal Pillow

Antique Circa 1900 Persian Saddle-Bag Converted to a Tribal Pillow

Located in Louisville, KY

Stunning c. 1900, Persian Tribal Qashqai Khorjin Saddle Bag that's been converted to a tribal pillow with a plain coordinated multicolor back. The vibrant colors consist of warm tone...

Category

Early 20th Century Persian Bakshaish Antique Bakshaish

Materials

Wool

RugsOnNet NW Persian Bakshaiesh Gallery Carpet
RugsOnNet NW Persian Bakshaiesh Gallery Carpet

RugsOnNet NW Persian Bakshaiesh Gallery Carpet

Located in New York, NY

19th Century NW Persian Bakshaiesh Gallery Carpet ( 6'8" x 17' - 203 x 518 cm ) The soft red ground displays a widely poled three lozenge motif, with the central element in ivory wit...

Category

1870s Persian Bakshaish Antique Bakshaish

Materials

Wool

Antique Persian Serapi Carpet, Handmade Wool Oriental Rug, Ivory Rust Light Blue
Antique Persian Serapi Carpet, Handmade Wool Oriental Rug, Ivory Rust Light Blue

Antique Persian Serapi Carpet, Handmade Wool Oriental Rug, Ivory Rust Light Blue

Located in Port Washington, NY

Nobel Family. Antique Bakshaish carpets are one of the most sought after rugs particularly in America

Category

Late 19th Century Persian Bakshaish Antique Bakshaish

Materials

Wool

RugsOnNet Rare Oversized Ivory Antique Tribal Geometric Persian Serab Rug Carpet
RugsOnNet Rare Oversized Ivory Antique Tribal Geometric Persian Serab Rug Carpet

RugsOnNet Rare Oversized Ivory Antique Tribal Geometric Persian Serab Rug Carpet

Located in New York, NY

19th Century W. Persian Serab Carpet ( 11'3" x 22'6" - 343 x 686 ) Antique Oversized Serab Persian Knotted Rug, Country of Origin: Iran / Persia, Circa Date: 1880s. This exceptional...

Category

1880s Persian Bakshaish Antique Bakshaish

Materials

Wool

Antique Hand-woven Floral Red Persian Bakhshaish Rug 12'9"x19'9"
Antique Hand-woven Floral Red Persian Bakhshaish Rug 12'9"x19'9"

Antique Hand-woven Floral Red Persian Bakhshaish Rug 12'9"x19'9"

Located in West Hollywood, CA

This traditional hand-woven Persian Bakhshaish rug has a shaded rust red field with bold stylized palmettes issuing stylized fronds and floral vines, in a magnificent shaded sky blue...

Category

Early 20th Century Persian Bakshaish Antique Bakshaish

Materials

Wool

1880s Orange Medallion Antique N.W. Persian Bakshaiesh Carpet 15'8"x21' Wool Rug
1880s Orange Medallion Antique N.W. Persian Bakshaiesh Carpet 15'8"x21' Wool Rug

1880s Orange Medallion Antique N.W. Persian Bakshaiesh Carpet 15'8"x21' Wool Rug

Located in New York, NY

19th Century N.W. Persian Bakshaiesh Carpet ( 15'8" x 21' - 477 x 640 ) The actual ground is light-medium indigo blue with a small floating rosette pattern and it supports a plain r...

Category

1880s Persian Bakshaish Antique Bakshaish

Materials

Wool

The Paradise Heirloom: Late 19th Century Persian Bijar Masterpiece of Nobility
The Paradise Heirloom: Late 19th Century Persian Bijar Masterpiece of Nobility

The Paradise Heirloom: Late 19th Century Persian Bijar Masterpiece of Nobility

Located in Dallas, TX

79581 Signed Antique Persian Bijar Rug, 13'05 x 21'08. The Paradise Heirloom: Late 19th Century Persian Bijar Masterpiece of Nobility. Woven in the Late 19th Century, this hand knott...

Category

Late 19th Century Persian Bakshaish Antique Bakshaish

Materials

Wool

RugsOnNet Red Antique Northwest Persian Tribal Geometric Wool Runner Rug Carpet
RugsOnNet Red Antique Northwest Persian Tribal Geometric Wool Runner Rug Carpet

RugsOnNet Red Antique Northwest Persian Tribal Geometric Wool Runner Rug Carpet

Located in New York, NY

Handmade antique NW Persian carpet. Woven circa 1900 (early 20th century). Persian informal rug, runner size 3'9" x 9'8". Red background with stacked medallion design. Ivory, red, an...

Category

Early 20th Century Persian Bakshaish Antique Bakshaish

Materials

Wool

Rare and stunning  19th cent. camel Bakhshaish rug
Rare and stunning  19th cent. camel Bakhshaish rug

Rare and stunning 19th cent. camel Bakhshaish rug

Located in Harrington Park, NJ

Rare a 19th century camel field Bakshaish featuring a fine, allover lattice of tiny ivory tribal

Category

Late 19th Century Persian Bakshaish Antique Bakshaish

Materials

Wool

Zabihi Collection Rare Tribal Persian Jaff Kurd Runner
Zabihi Collection Rare Tribal Persian Jaff Kurd Runner

Zabihi Collection Rare Tribal Persian Jaff Kurd Runner

Located in New York, NY

Description an early 20th century Jaff Kurd runner. rug no. j4207 size 3' 3" x 9' 4" (99 x 284 cm)

Category

Early 20th Century Persian Bakshaish Antique Bakshaish

Materials

Wool

1880s Blue Red Antique Allover NW Persian Bakshaiesh Carpet 12' x 18'8" Wool Rug
1880s Blue Red Antique Allover NW Persian Bakshaiesh Carpet 12' x 18'8" Wool Rug

1880s Blue Red Antique Allover NW Persian Bakshaiesh Carpet 12' x 18'8" Wool Rug

Located in New York, NY

19th Century NW Persian Bakshaiesh Carpet ( 12' x 18'8"- 366 x 570 ) Hand Knotted Pile Blue Allover Floral 1880s Rectangle Wool Antique Large Rug, Circa Date: 1880s. This exceptiona...

Category

1880s Persian Bakshaish Antique Bakshaish

Materials

Wool

Zabihi Collection Antique Northwest Persian Serab Geometric Scatter Rug
Zabihi Collection Antique Northwest Persian Serab Geometric Scatter Rug

Zabihi Collection Antique Northwest Persian Serab Geometric Scatter Rug

Located in New York, NY

1930s Persian Small Size Tribal Serab Details rug no. j2861 size 3' 3" x 5' 6" (99 x 168 cm) rug type Serab

Category

Early 20th Century Persian Bakshaish Antique Bakshaish

Materials

Wool

Zabihi Collection AntiqueTribal Persian Kurd Bidjar Runner
Zabihi Collection AntiqueTribal Persian Kurd Bidjar Runner

Zabihi Collection AntiqueTribal Persian Kurd Bidjar Runner

Located in New York, NY

Tribal Antique Persian Kurd bidjar Runner from the 2nd quarter of the 20th Century Measures: 3'6'' x 13'5''.

Category

Early 20th Century Persian Bakshaish Antique Bakshaish

Materials

Wool

1890s Camel Geometric Antique Persian Bakhtiari Gallery Carpet 6'2" x 16'8" Rug
1890s Camel Geometric Antique Persian Bakhtiari Gallery Carpet 6'2" x 16'8" Rug

1890s Camel Geometric Antique Persian Bakhtiari Gallery Carpet 6'2" x 16'8" Rug

Located in New York, NY

Late 19th Century Persian Bakhtiari Gallery Carpet 6'2" x 16'8" - 188 x 508 Antique Large Bakhtiari Persian Geometric Knotted Rug, Circa Date: 1890s. This exceptional example of n...

Category

Late 19th Century Persian Bakshaish Antique Bakshaish

Materials

Wool

1880s Red Blue Ivory N.W. Antique Persian Bakshaiesh Carpet 16'3"x21'9" Wool Rug
1880s Red Blue Ivory N.W. Antique Persian Bakshaiesh Carpet 16'3"x21'9" Wool Rug

1880s Red Blue Ivory N.W. Antique Persian Bakshaiesh Carpet 16'3"x21'9" Wool Rug

Located in New York, NY

19th Century N.W. Persian Bakshaiesh Carpet ( 16'3" x 21'9" - 495 x 663 ) The pattern is layered, beginning with a central navy stepped lozenge, the a larger sand stepped, slightly ...

Category

1880s Persian Bakshaish Antique Bakshaish

Materials

Wool

Rare Antique Emerald Green Ground Camel Hair Sarab Rug
Rare Antique Emerald Green Ground Camel Hair Sarab Rug

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...

Category

1880s Azerbaijani Bakshaish Antique Bakshaish

Materials

Wool

1850s Blue Rustic Red Tribal Persian Bakshaiesh Garden Rug 5'4" x 6' Carpet
1850s Blue Rustic Red Tribal Persian Bakshaiesh Garden Rug 5'4" x 6' Carpet

1850s Blue Rustic Red Tribal Persian Bakshaiesh Garden Rug 5'4" x 6' Carpet

Located in New York, NY

This substantially antique mid 19th century square scatter shows a diagonal long-leaf diamond lattice enclosing two types of small, multiply flowering plants, all on the dark blue fi...

Category

1850s Persian Bakshaish Antique Bakshaish

Materials

Wool

Zabihi Collection Beautiful Room Size Persian Malayer Rug
Zabihi Collection Beautiful Room Size Persian Malayer Rug

Zabihi Collection Beautiful Room Size Persian Malayer Rug

Located in New York, NY

An early 20th century highly decorative Persian Malayer room size rug, circa 1920, measures: 7'10" x 12'9''.

Category

Early 20th Century Persian Bakshaish Antique Bakshaish

Materials

Wool

The Iron Covenant:Late 19th Century Persian Bijar Masterpiece of Tribal Nobility
The Iron Covenant:Late 19th Century Persian Bijar Masterpiece of Tribal Nobility

The Iron Covenant:Late 19th Century Persian Bijar Masterpiece of Tribal Nobility

Located in Dallas, TX

79425 Antique Persian Bijar Rug, 03'08 x 07'01. This hand knotted wool antique Persian Bijar rug, woven in the late 19th century, stands as a formidable expression of Kurdish mastery...

Category

Late 19th Century Persian Bakshaish Antique Bakshaish

Materials

Wool

Zabihi Collection Stunning 19th Century Caucasian Baku Rug
Zabihi Collection Stunning 19th Century Caucasian Baku Rug

Zabihi Collection Stunning 19th Century Caucasian Baku Rug

Located in New York, NY

a 3rd quarter of the 19th Century Caucasian Baku Rug Details rug no. j4888 size 3' 9" x 5' (114 x 152 cm)

Category

Late 19th Century Caucasian Bakshaish Antique Bakshaish

Materials

Wool

Zabihi Collection Antique Northwest Persian Serab Geometric Scatter Rug
Zabihi Collection Antique Northwest Persian Serab Geometric Scatter Rug

Zabihi Collection Antique Northwest Persian Serab Geometric Scatter Rug

Located in New York, NY

an early 20th century persian beautiful northwest persian serab camel field rug Measures: 4'2'' x 7'4''

Category

Early 20th Century Persian Bakshaish Antique Bakshaish

Materials

Wool

Spectacular Navy Ground Color & Allover Herati Design Persian Bakshaiesh Runner
Spectacular Navy Ground Color & Allover Herati Design Persian Bakshaiesh Runner

Spectacular Navy Ground Color & Allover Herati Design Persian Bakshaiesh Runner

Located in New York, NY

Our somewhat wider Persian format antique Heriz-Bakshaiesh runners feature all-over Herati designs. Here a slightly small repeat is displayed on the deep indigo ground while the narr...

Category

1890s Persian Bakshaish Antique Bakshaish

Materials

Wool

Splendid Red-Rust Field Color withAllover Pattern Antique Persian Bakshaiesh Rug
Splendid Red-Rust Field Color withAllover Pattern Antique Persian Bakshaiesh Rug

Splendid Red-Rust Field Color withAllover Pattern Antique Persian Bakshaiesh Rug

Located in New York, NY

19th Century N.W. Persian Bakshaiesh Carpet ( 10'10" x 13' - 330 x 396 ) The red-rust field supports a slightly abbreviated all-over pattern of chenar trees (oriental plane trees), ...

Category

1880s Persian Bakshaish Antique Bakshaish

Materials

Wool

Great Ivory Color With Special Red Medallion Design Antique Bakshaiesh Rug
Great Ivory Color With Special Red Medallion Design Antique Bakshaiesh Rug

Great Ivory Color With Special Red Medallion Design Antique Bakshaiesh Rug

Located in New York, NY

The rust, small all-over flower pattern field floats and ivory “pelt” shaped medallion with four elaborate colourful palmettes projecting obliquely from the slightly stepped elliptic...

Category

1880s Persian Bakshaish Antique Bakshaish

Materials

Wool

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Antique Bakshaish For Sale on 1stDibs

Find many varieties of an authentic antique bakshaish available at 1stDibs. An antique bakshaish — often made from fabric, wool and cotton — can elevate any home. If you’re shopping for an antique bakshaish, we have 249 options in-stock, while there are 7 modern editions to choose from as well. Whether you’re looking for an older or newer antique bakshaish, there are earlier versions available from the 18th Century and newer variations made as recently as the 21st Century. When you’re browsing for the right antique bakshaish, those designed in Mid-Century Modern styles are of considerable interest.

How Much is a Antique Bakshaish?

An antique bakshaish can differ in price owing to various characteristics — the average selling price 1stDibs is $15,750, while the lowest priced sells for $249 and the highest can go for as much as $200,000.

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.

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.