Decorative Antique Persian Bakshaish Carpet Pillow with Floral Elements
Located in New York, NY
Antique Persian Bakshaish Carpet Pillow; size 1'9” x 1'0”. An antique decorative pillow with
1890s Antique Bakshaish
Wool
Decorative Antique Persian Bakshaish Carpet Pillow with Floral Elements
Located in New York, NY
Antique Persian Bakshaish Carpet Pillow; size 1'9” x 1'0”. An antique decorative pillow with
Wool
Large Antique Persian Bakshaish Rug. Size: 14 ft 9 in x 18 ft 2 in
Located in New York, NY
A beautiful antique Persian Bakshaish rug, country of origin / rug type: Antique Persian rug, circa
Wool
Antique Persian Bakshaish Gallery Size Rug. Size: 6 ft 7 in x 13 ft 9 in
Located in New York, NY
Antique Persian Bakshaish Gallery Size Rug, Country of Origin: Persia, Circa date: Late 19 Century
Wool
Tribal Antique Persian Bakshaish Runner Rug. Size: 3 ft 6 in x 10 ft 10 in
Located in New York, NY
Breathtaking antique Persian Bakshaish runner rug, country of origin / rug type: Persian rug, circa
Wool
Small Tribal Antique Persian Bakshaish Rug. Size: 3 ft 7 in x 10 ft 2 in
Located in New York, NY
Small Antique Tribal Persian Bakshaish Rug, Country of Origin: Persia, Circa Date: Late 19th
Wool
Antique Persian Bakshaish Rug. Size: 3 ft x 4 ft 4 in (0.91 m x 1.32 m)
Located in New York, NY
Antique Persian Bakshaish rug, country of origin: Persia, date circa turn of the 20th century. Size
Wool
Antique Persian Bakshaish Rug. Size: 2 ft 9 in x 4 ft 5 in (0.84 m x 1.35 m)
Located in New York, NY
Beautiful antique Persian Bakshaish rug, country of origin: Persia, date circa 1880. Size: 2 ft 9
Wool
Sold|$9,000
Antique Persian Bakhtiari Rug
Located in Atlanta, GA
Stunning Antique Persian Bakhtiari Carpet with an incredible three tiered display of Sub Geometric Medallions containing various Palmettes, Cypress Trees, Blossoms and Peacocks. 7...
Wool
Sold|$4,500
Decorative Serab Narrow Colorful Runner
Located in New York, NY
An early 20th century tribal Persian Serab runner with bright colors.
Wool
Sold|$2,200
Antique Persian Senneh Rug
Located in New York, NY
Fine quality thin pile Tribal style Persian Senneh Rug.
Wool
Sold|$3,750
Antique Persian Tribal Serab Runner
Located in New York, NY
An early 20th century tribal one of a kind decorative Persian Serab runner.
Wool
Zabihi Collection Persian Serab Bolster Rug Pillow
Located in New York, NY
Pillow made from a border of an early 20th century Persian Serab rug. 10'' x 18''
Wool, Foam, Cotton
Bolster Pillow from a Persian Serab Rug NO RESERVE
Located in New York, NY
Pillow made from a border of an early 20th century Persian Serab rug. 11'' x 19''
Wool, Cotton, Foam
Sold|$3,900
19th Century Kuba Rug
Located in Chicago, IL
An amazing late 19th century Kuba rug with a wonderful all-over multicolored four-lobed medallions resting on a beautiful abrash crimson background. The border is fan static, with th...
Wool
Lovely Early 20th Century North West Persian Rug
Located in Chicago, IL
A lovely early 20th century North west Persian rug with an all-over trellis pattern with Cyprus trees and vines, all woven in crimsons, indigo, green, and natural vegetable dyed wool...
Wool
Sold|$2,900
Outstanding 19th Century Qashqai Rug
Located in Chicago, IL
An outstanding, really fine, 19th century Persian Qashqai rug with an incredible pattern containing a large crimson medallion filled with leaves and flowers, amidst a field of myriad...
Wool
Fantastic Early 20th Century Bakhtiari Saddle Bag
Located in Chicago, IL
A fantastic early 20th century Persian Bakhtiari saddle bag with a beautiful woven geometric pattern woven in indigo and white wool, flanked by a border of red and green, and blue an...
Leather, Wool
Sold|$6,800
Antique Malayer Rug
Located in New York, NY
A one of a kind antique Persian Malayer rug in an extremely rare size and sleu of different colors.
Wool
Sold|$1,665
Beautiful Antique Distressed Serab Runner
Located in Saint Ouen, FR
Nice late 19th century runner with a beautiful stylized geometrical design and beautiful natural colors, entirely hand knotted with wool velvet on cotton foundation.
Wool
Antique Bakhtiari Handmade Geometric Red Wool Runner
Located in Norwalk, CT
Beautiful hand-knotted vintage Bakhtiari wool runner. This rug has a rust field with a multicolored medallion geometric design all over, This rug measures 2' 8" x 18' 9".
Wool
Antique NW Persian Bakshaiesh Carpet ( 13' x 19' - 396 x 579 cm )
Located in New York, NY
Antique NW Persian Bakshaiesh Carpet ( 13' x 19' - 396 x 579 cm )
Wool
Antique Bakhtiari Persian Handmade Red Wool Rug with Garden Motif
Located in Norwalk, CT
Beautiful antique Bakhtiari hand-knotted wool rug with a red field. This piece has a designed frame with multicolor accents on a gorgeous all-over classic garden floral design Thi...
Wool
Zabihi Collection Colorful Antique Persian Heriz Rug
Located in New York, NY
Wonderful high decorative antique Room size Persian Heriz Rug from the 1st quarter of the 20th century 8'1'' x 10'10'' The finest antique Persian Heriz rugs are geometric in design...
Wool
Sold|$295
Antique Persian Wool Mat
Located in Bridgeport, CT
Woven in rust and dark blue tones with some green. With a cross shaped center medallion and wide and narrow floral guard borders. Narrow fringes. Dimensions: 32 X 24 3/4" Condition...
Wool
Antique Rug Persian Bakshayesh, Hand Knotted, Circa 1880
Located in New York, NY
Antique hand-knotted Bakshayesh Persian rug Bakshayesh is a small village in the Iranian Azerbaijan region, located southwest of Heriz. The area is mostly known for its late 19th-ce...
Wool
Sold|$5,225
Antique Persian Bakshayesh Area Rug
Located in New York, NY
Bakshayesh is a small village in the Iranian Azerbaijan region, located southwest of Heriz. The area is mostly known for its late 19th century carpet production, which includes larg...
Wool, Cotton
Antique Persian Bakhshaish Carpet with All Over Herati Design in Gold and Blue
Located in Atlanta, GA
mineral-rich hills of northwest Persia, this superb, antique Bakshaish rug represents the best features of
Wool
Sold|$4,950
Antique Turkish Serab Carpet
Located in Evanston, IL
antique carpets from Serab bears some similarity to tribal Bakshaish rugs and those made by Kashgai
Wool
Sold|$6,800
Unique Northwest Persian Runner
Located in Evanston, IL
region 60 miles east of the large city of Tabriz) like village of Bakshaish (it is a town on the banks of
Hand Knotted Antique Oushak Rug in Blue and Gold All-Over Pattern
Located in Long Island City, NY
noted that the original pattern is mostly likely descended from Bakshaish rug inspirations, connoting
Wool
Sold|$45,000
19th Century Bakshaish Carpet
Located in New York, NY
This rare northwest Persian Bakshaish carpet features a strong tribal design aesthetic with an all
Wool
Sold|$24,000
Antique Persian Bakshaish
Located in West Hollywood, CA
Bakshaish rugs adapt the style and sensibility of the most valued smaller tribal carpets from
Antique Persian Bakshaish
Located in West Hollywood, CA
Bakshaish rugs adapt the style and sensibility of the most valued smaller tribal carpets from
Wool
Sold|$26,000
Antique Persian Bakshaish
Located in West Hollywood, CA
Bakshaish rugs adapt the style and sensibility of the most valued smaller tribal carpets from
Sold|$85,000
- Antique Persian Bakshaish -
Located in West Hollywood, CA
Bakshaish rugs adapt the style and sensibility of the most valued smaller tribal carpets from
Wool
Sold|$3,800
Antique Bakshaish Rug
Located in Concord, MA
Great and graphic antique Bakshaish rug Dimensions: 47 x 35 1/2 inches.
Wool
Sold|$9,470
Antique Bakshaish Rug
Located in Crondall, Surrey
A vivid and extremely attractive antique Bakshaish rug woven circa 1880-1890 in exceptional
Wool
Sold|$22,646
Antique Bakshaish Carpet
Located in Crondall, Surrey
An antique Bakshaish carpet with exquisite colors and design. More often Bakshaish carpets were
Wool
Sold|$22,000
Antique Persian Bakshaish Rug
Located in West Hollywood, CA
Bakshaish rugs adapt the style and sensibility of the most valued smaller tribal carpets from
Sold|$19,500
Antique Persian Bakshaish rug
Located in West Hollywood, CA
Bakshaish rugs adapt the style and sensibility of the most valued smaller tribal carpets from
Wool
Sold|$160,000
Antique Persian Bakshaish Rug
Located in West Hollywood, CA
Bakshaish rugs adapt the style and sensibility of the most valued smaller tribal carpets from
Wool
Sold|$23,000
Antique Persian Bakshaish Rug
Located in West Hollywood, CA
Bakshaish rugs adapt the style and sensibility of the most valued smaller tribal carpets from
Wool
Sold|$65,000
Antique Persian Bakshaish Rug
Located in West Hollywood, CA
Bakshaish rugs adapt the style and sensibility of the most valued smaller tribal carpets from
Wool
Sold|$23,000
Late 19th Century Antique Persian Bakshaish Rug
Located in Atlanta, GA
This is an outstanding room size antique hand-knotted Persian Bakshaish Serapi rug. It has a
Wool
Papier Mâché Export tray probably Japan
Located in Sundridge, GB
This early 19th century lacquer and papier mâché tray dates from the early 19th century and is in good condition with lovely applied gilt and silver decoration.
Sold|$8,509
Antique Karabagh runner, Caucasus
Located in Crondall, Surrey
with bold leaves in the border and repeating medallions found in rugs from Heriz and Bakshaish. There
Antique Heriz Carpet with a Bold Allover Geometric Design and Square Shape
Located in Berlin, DE
stylized trees and leaves and splashes of blue. The design and coloring are close to Bakshaish, rugs that
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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