Zabihi Collection Tribal Heriz Serapi Runner
Located in New York, NY
Late 19th century northwest Persian Heriz Serapi long runner. A blue field with a tribal geometric
Late 19th Century Persian Tribal Antique Heriz Runner
Wool
Zabihi Collection Tribal Heriz Serapi Runner
Located in New York, NY
Late 19th century northwest Persian Heriz Serapi long runner. A blue field with a tribal geometric
Wool
Red Antique Persian Heriz Handmade Medallion Wool Runner
Located in Norwalk, CT
Beautiful antique Heriz hand-knotted wool rug with a red field. This Heriz rug has a navy blue
Wool
Zabihi Collection Ivory Tribal Heriz Serapi Runner
Located in New York, NY
Late 19th century northwest Persian Heriz Serapi long runner. An ivory field with a tribal
Wool
Zabihi Collection Antique Persian Heriz Small Runner
Located in New York, NY
An early 20th-century Persian heriz small runner Measures: 2'8'' x 6'10'' Heriz carpets are
Wool
Zabihi Collection Ivory Tribal Heriz Small Runner
Located in New York, NY
early 20th-century tribal heriz small runner. An ivory field with a tribal geometric pattern
Wool
Narrow Antique Persian Heriz Brown Green Runner
Located in New York, NY
Decorative Persian Heriz one-of-a-kind antique narrow runner from the early 20th century. in brown
Wool
Antique Persian Heriz Wool 3x15 Rust & Navy Handmade Runner Rug
Located in Houston, TX
Condition: Antique Circa: 1920s Origin: Persia Design: Heriz Actual size: 3.2x15.0
Wool
Nazmiyal Collection Antique Persian Heriz Serapi Runner Rug 3' x 19'3"
Located in New York, NY
Gorgeous Navy Blue Antique Persian Heriz Serapi Runner Rug, Country of origin: Persia, Circa date
Wool
Zabihi Collection Long Wide Persian Heriz Geometric Runner
Located in New York, NY
Full pile wide and long rare persian heriz geometric traditional antique runner. Measures: 3'10
Wool
Early 20th Century Handmade Persian Heriz Long Runner
Located in New York, NY
An antique Persian Heriz long rug in runner format handmade during the early 20th century
Wool
Early 20th Century Handmade Persian Heriz Long Runner
Located in New York, NY
An antique Persian Heriz long rug in runner format handmade during the early 20th century
Wool
Early 20th Century Handmade Persian Heriz Long Runner
Located in New York, NY
An antique Persian Heriz long rug in runner format handmade during the early 20th century
Wool
Zabihi Collection Persian Heriz Throw Runner, 3'2'' x 6'
Located in New York, NY
A small Persian antique Heriz throw runner size rug. 3'2'' x 6' circa 1920
Wool
Zabihi Collection Blue Persian Heriz Serapi Tribal Runner
Located in New York, NY
A high quality early 20th century northwest Persian Heriz Serapi wide and long runner. A blue field
Wool
Antique Heriz Serapi Runner, Handwoven Wool, Persian Design, 1900s
Located in Barrington, IL
A captivating antique Heriz Serapi runner from the early 20th century, handwoven in Northwest
Wool
$3,300Sale Price|33% Off
Antique Heriz Northwest Persian Runner, Handmade Rug Navy Blue, Red, Ivory
Located in Port Washington, NY
Heriz carpets are the staple of the furnishing market and remain the most popular of all NW Persian
Wool
Tribal Medallion Design Heriz Persian Antique Runner in Light Blue and Maroon
Located in Atlanta, GA
Tribal Medallion Design Heriz Persian Antique Runner in Light Blue and Maroon, rug sus-4701
Wool
antique Persian Heriz-Serapi long Runner 3'6 x 15'6
Located in Atlanta, GA
Antique Persian Heriz-Serapi long runner with Geometric Medallion design multicolored , Keivan
Wool
Antique Heriz Red and Blue Geometric Persian Wool Runner by Rug & Kilim
Located in Long Island City, NY
Originating from Persia in 1880, this antique Persian runner is hand-knotted in high-quality wool
Wool
$3,320Sale Price|20% Off
Antique Heriz Northwest Persian Runner, Handmade Rug Navy Light Blue, Rust Ivory
Located in Port Washington, NY
Heriz carpets are the staple of the furnishing market and remain the most popular of all NW Persian
Wool
$13,599Sale Price|20% Off
Antique Heriz Northwest Persian Runner, Handmade Rug Light Blue, Taupe, Rust Red
Located in Port Washington, NY
Heriz carpets are the staple of the furnishing market and remain the most popular of all NW Persian
Wool
$3,152Sale Price|20% Off
Antique Heriz Northwest Persian Runner, Handmade Rug Navy Light Blue, Rust Ivory
Located in Port Washington, NY
Heriz carpets are the staple of the furnishing market and remain the most popular of all NW Persian
Wool
Antique Colorful Persian Heriz-Serapi Runner with a Bold Geometric Design
Located in Atlanta, GA
Antique colorful Persian Heriz-Serapi Runner with a bold Geometric design, Keivan Woven Arts / Rug
Wool
Antique Persian Heriz Carpet
Located in Dallas, TX
61254 Antique Persian Heriz Rug Runner, 03'09 x 14'02. This magnificent hand-knotted wool antique
Wool
$5,200Sale Price|20% Off
Antique Heriz Serapi Rug Persian Serapi Runner Rug Handmade Persian Rug 3x11
Located in New York, NY
This is a magnificent antique Heriz Serapi runner rug with a rare geometric overall design and a
Wool
$5,580Sale Price|20% Off
Antique Heriz Karaje Rug Persian Serapi Runner Rug Handmade Persian Rug 3x16
Located in New York, NY
: 79cm x 491cm Serial ID #: 90427k Design: Heriz, Karaje Runner Origin: Persia Age: Circa 1930 Category
Wool
Allover Designed Antique Persian Heriz Wool Runner In Brown from the 1920s
Located in Norwalk, CT
The Persian Heriz wool rug features a hand-knotted traditional floral pattern. The brown background
Wool
Distressed Antique Persian Heriz Rug
Located in Dallas, TX
73166 Distressed Antique Persian Heriz Rug Runner, 02'04 x 10'00. Antique-worn Persian Heriz carpet
Wool
19th Century Serab Runner
Located in Chicago, IL
A late 19th century Persian Serab runner with a wonderfully sophisticated multicolored geometric
Wool
Astonishing Northwest Persian Runner
Located in Evanston, IL
The rug contains an interwoven design of shapes and medallions containing fauna and plants from the area that impressed the carpet creator. All the shapes and colors combine harmoni...
Wool
Zabihi Collection Vintage Persian Long Runner
Located in New York, NY
An earth-toned geometric 20th century Northwest Persian runner. Measures: 2'9" x 17'.
Wool
Antique Karaje Runner, circa 1920s
Located in New York, NY
The light blue-green field of this NW Persian village runner displays the iconic Karaje octogram
Wool
Early 20th Century Seraband Runner
Located in Chicago, IL
An early 20th century Persian Seraband runner with an all-over beautiful stylized paisley pattern
Wool
pretty 19th century serab runner fragment
Located in Saint Ouen, FR
Pretty distressed antique serab runner with beautiful geometrical and stylized florals design and
Wool
Antique Serab Camel Color Oriental Runner
Located in Evanston, IL
Serab, Heriz, Serapi, Bakshaish. Karaja and Serapi or Bakshaish all are villages in the district of
Wool
Late 19th Century Karebak Herati Runner
Located in Chicago, IL
A late 19th century Persian Herati runner with an all-over lattice pattern composed of pink, gold
Wool
Antique Ganjeh Carpet Runner
Located in Chicago, IL
and floral border. Measures: 3'7" x 10'3". Keywords: Carpet, rug, runner, Persian, Caucasus
Wool
$4,349Sale Price|25% Off
Antique Persian Azerbaijan/Serapi Runner, 3'3" x 13'8"
Located in Evanston, IL
An unusual antique Azerbaijan runner, circa 1920 in perfect condition and a rare color background
Wool
Burnt Orange Antique Persian Serapi Runner with Medallions and Tan Border
Located in Atlanta, GA
magnificent Heriz Serapi runner from Iran, circa 1900, bears an exquisite design rendered in gorgeous hues of
Wool
Handmade Vintage Turkish Wool Runner with Tribal Pattern
Located in Norwalk, CT
Beautiful vintage Karajah hand-knotted Wool rug with a rust color field. This Kalajah rug has multi-color accents in a gorgeous all-over geometric design. This rug measures 3'8"x13'...
Wool
Vintage Karajah Handmade Multi Medallion Rust Wool Runner
Located in Norwalk, CT
Beautiful vintage Karajah hand-knotted Wool rug with the red field. This Kalajah rug has multi-color accents in a gorgeous all-over geometric multi medallion design. This rug meas...
Wool
Antique Sarab Runner, circa 1910
Located in New York, NY
and striking frame. The construction is solid on this Heriz area village runner.
Wool
19th Century Lori Carpet Runner
Located in Chicago, IL
contrasting borders. Measures: 3'4" x 14'3". Keywords: Carpet, rug, Heriz, Tabriz, runner, Kashan
Wool
Antique Persian Malayer Runner with Allover Medallion Design 2'9 x 14'3
Located in Atlanta, GA
Measures: 2'9 x 14'3 Antique Persian Malayer Runner with Allover Medallion Design 2'9 x 14'3
Wool
Antique Persian Long Serapi Runner with Multi Medallions in Green, Blue, Orange
Located in Atlanta, GA
Measures: 3'4 x 15'2 Antique Persian Long Serapi Runner with Multi Medallions in Green, Blue
Wool
Hand-Knotted Antique Persian Karajeh Runner with Sub-Geometric Tribal Medallions
Located in Atlanta, GA
This antique Persian Karajeh runner features a tribal sub-geometric triple medallion design
Wool
Red Antique Serapi Persian Handmade Multi Medallion Motif Wool Runner
Located in Norwalk, CT
Beautiful antique Serapi hand-knotted wool rug with a red field. This Persian rug has a beige frame and multicolor accents in a gorgeous all-over geometric multi medallion floral mot...
Wool
Antique Brown and Blue Persian Hamedan Runner Rug, circa 1920-1930s
Located in New York, NY
runner hand knotted in Iran in the 1920-1930s and measures 2.8 x 13.6 ft. Complimentary Shipping!
Wool
N.W. Persian Antique Runner with Geometric Florals Set on a Blue Field
Located in Atlanta, GA
Measures: 3'5 x 14'1. N.W. Persian Antique Runner with Geometric Florals Set on a Blue Field
Wool
Antique Long Navy Blue Gold Brown Northwest Persian Runner Rug c. 1880-1900
Located in New York, NY
a lovely antique navy blue and brown Northwest Persian runner hand knotted in Iran in the 1880s
Wool
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
Wool
$1,728Sale Price|20% Off
Vintage Turkish Runner, Hand-Knotted Wool, Geometric Design, 1920s
Located in Barrington, IL
reminiscent of Persian Heriz Karajeh runners. The rich red field is adorned with four striking medallions
Wool
Vintage NW Persia Wide Runner in Geometric Pattern in Blue, Red, Ivory
Located in Barrington, IL
Persian runner, antique Persian hallway rug, wide Persian runner, geometric medallion rug, Heriz style
Wool, Cotton
Antique Early 20th Century Northwest Persian Karadja Rug
Located in Closter, NJ
of Heriz. The runners usually have a repeat pattern of geometric medallions on either a blue or red
Wool, Cotton
Antique Persian Karadja Carpet
Located in Closter, NJ
Persian Karadja carpets and runners are woven in the northwestern part of the country in a small
Wool, Cotton
$1,916Sale Price|20% Off
Antique Persian Heriz Oriental Rug, in Runner size, Repeating Flower Head Design
Located in New York, NY
An antique Persian Heriz oriental rug in runner size, size 9'0 x 2'6, circa 1920. This handsome
Wool
Unavailable|$3,900
Antique Persian Heriz Runner Rug
Located in Atlanta, GA
This is a beautiful antique hand-knotted Persian Heriz runner rug with multiple geometric medallion
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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