Unavailable|$4,900
Antique Long Persian Heriz Runner Rug
Located in Atlanta, GA
This is a beautiful antique hand-knotted Persian Heriz runner rug with multiple geometric medallion
Wool
Unavailable|$3,250
Early 20th Century Antique Persian Heriz Runner Rug
Located in Louisville, KY
An antique Persian Heriz runner rug, circa 1910.
Wool
Unavailable|$3,900
Antique Long Hand-Knotted Persian Heriz Runner Rug
Located in Atlanta, GA
This is an antique hand knotted long Persian Heriz runner rug. It has the trademark multiple
Wool
Unavailable|$3,537
Long Narrow Dragon Design Heriz Runner, Early 20th Century
Located in Berlin, DE
Bakshaish runner dating from circa 1930 with an archaic 'dragon' design. Original colors in lucid
Wool
Unavailable|$3,500
Heriz R-R5924
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
1930s Persian Heriz Runner in predominantly orange tones
Wool
Unavailable|$5,520
Long Handmade Antique Persian Runner Rug
Located in Atlanta, GA
This is a long genuine hand-knotted antique Persian Heriz runner rug. It has an inscription on the
Wool
Antique Persian Heriz Serapi, Geometric Design, Runner 3-1x13-6, Wool, 1915
Located in Williamsburg, VA
This is a great example of a Persian Heriz hallway runner. Small Heriz rugs are very hard to find
Wool
Antique Persian Heriz Bakshaish, Rust-light blue, Wool, 1915, runner 2-10x14-10
Located in Williamsburg, VA
small village outside of Heriz. They are known for good quality and bold geometric design. Runners are
Wool
Unavailable|$16,500
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
Wool
Unavailable|$2,320
Antique Handmade Northwest Persian Runner Rug
Located in Atlanta, GA
This is an antique hand-knotted runner rug from northwest Iran (Persia) with a simple multi
Wool
Antique Persian Serab, Geometric Design, Rust on Camel, Wool, Runner, 1930 3x12
Located in Williamsburg, VA
This is a striking antique Persian Serab. Serab rugs are known for their geometric design as well as the use of camel color. The typical Serab motif with the use of a cinnamon rust c...
Wool
Antique Persian Serab, Geometric Design, Rust on Camel, Wool, Short Runner, 1920
Located in Williamsburg, VA
This is a striking antique Persian Serab. Serab rugs are known for their geometric design as well as the use of camel color. The typical Serab motif with the use of a cinnamon rust c...
Wool
Antique Persian Serab, Geometric Design, Rust on Camel, Wool, Runner, 1930 3x6
Located in Williamsburg, VA
This is a striking antique Persian Serab. Serab rugs are known for their geometric design as well as the use of camel color. The typical Serab motif with the use of a cinnamon rust c...
Wool
Antique Persian Serab, Geometric Design, Rust on Camel, Wool, Short Runner, 1920
Located in Williamsburg, VA
This is a striking antique Persian Serab. Serab rugs are known for their geometric design as well as the use of camel color. The typical Serab motif with the use of a cinnamon rust c...
Wool
Antique Persian Serab, Geometric Design, Rust on Camel, Wool, Runner 1910 3-5x9
Located in Williamsburg, VA
This is a early antique Persian Serab. Serab rugs are known for their geometric design as well as the use of camel color. an aypical Serab motif with the use of a cinnamon rust color...
Wool
Sold|$6,000
Antique Heriz Runner
Located in Norwalk, CT
Heriz runner with multiple tribal and floral medallion surrounded by a floral pattern, with red
Wool
Sold|$7,500
Northwest Persian Heriz Runner
Located in New York, NY
Early 20th century Northwest Persian Heriz runner in earth tones.
Wool
Sold|$1,850
19th Century Heriz Runner
Located in Atlanta, GA
19th Century Heriz Runner
Wool
Sold|$12,500
Antique Heriz Runner
Located in New York, NY
Antique Heriz Runner, Persia, Turn of the Twentieth Century - Here is a beautiful antique Oriental
Sold|$6,500
Antique Persian Heriz Runner
Located in New York, NY
Casual best describe this One of a kind antique Persian Heriz runner.
Wool
Sold|$7,000
Blue Persian Heriz Runner
Located in New York, NY
An antique Persian Heriz runner in faded blue, green and brown accents.
Wool
Sold|$3,603
Antique Heriz Runner
Located in St. Albans, GB
An exceptional antique Heriz runner, handwoven circa 1910 with a five medallion design on a rich
Wool
Sold|$2,633
Antique Heriz Runner
Located in St. Albans, GB
A lovely antique Heriz runner, hand woven circa 1910 with an all over geometrical design on a
Wool
Sold|$7,500
19th Century Heriz Runner
Located in Chicago, IL
An amazing 19th century Persian Heriz runner with a wonderful pattern of multi-colored diamonds
Wool
Sold|$3,950
Early 20th Century Heriz Runner
Located in Chicago, IL
An early 20th century Persian Heriz runner with multiple geometric medallions amidst a field of
Wool
Sold|$1,850
Early 20th Century Heriz Runner
Located in Chicago, IL
A fantastic early 20th century Persian Heriz runner with three large medallions amidst a field of
Wool
Sold|$1,950
Early 20th Century Heriz Runner
Located in Chicago, IL
An early 20th century Persian Heriz runner with a bold indigo, emerald and taupe floral pattern on
Wool
Sold|$4,900
Striking Antique Heriz Runner
Located in Evanston, IL
Persian Heriz runner, village rug, circa 1900. Heriz rugs are Persian rugs from the area of Heris
Wool
Zabihi Collection Antique Persian Heriz Runner
Located in New York, NY
1920s Small Persian Heriz Runner Details rug no. j3129 size 3' 1" x 6' (94 x 183 cm)
Wool
Zabihi Collection Antique Persian Heriz Runner
Located in New York, NY
early 20th Century Persian Heriz Runner Details rug no. r5867 size 2' 11" x 11' 7" (89 x 353 cm)
Wool
Sold|$3,000
Vintage Persian Heriz Runner in Rustic Tones
Located in New York, NY
A vintage Persian Heriz runner. 2'9" x 9'1"
Wool
Early 20th Century Handmade Persian Heriz Runner
Located in New York, NY
An antique Persian Heriz runner handmade during the early 20th century.
Wool
Stunning Caramel Green Antique Persian Heriz Runner
Located in New York, NY
One of a kind antique Persian Heriz runner in green and caramel tones Measures: 2'11'' x 11'7''.
Wool
Sold|$4,950
Antique Heriz Runner, Vintage Runner
Located in Gainesville, VA
A stunning antique Heriz runner rug, originating from Iran in the 1920s. This beautiful piece is in
Wool, Cotton
Sold|$3,850
Wonderful Early 20th Century Heriz Runner
Located in Chicago, IL
A beautiful and brilliant Early 20th century Persian Heriz runner with multiple geometric and
Wool
Sold|$7,000
Long Persian Heriz Runner 3'4 X 17'10
Located in Atlanta, GA
This exceptionally long Persian Heriz Runner displays a delicious array of colors beautifully woven
Sold|$6,900
Antique Tribal Persian Heriz Runner Rug
Located in New York, NY
Beautiful antique tribal Persian Heriz runner rug, country of origin / rug type: Persian rug, date
Wool
Multi Colored Antique Persian Heriz Runner with Geometric Medallions
Located in Atlanta, GA
Multi colored antique Persian Heriz Runner with Geometric Medallions. Keivan Woven Arts / rug EMB
Wool
Sold|$3,450
Fantastic Early 20th Century Heriz Runner
Located in Chicago, IL
A fantastic early 20th century Persian Heriz runner with a bold tribal pattern consisting of
Wool
Antique Persian Heriz Runner Rug, Early 20th Century
Located in Dublin, NH
Antique Persian Heriz Runner Rug, Early 20th Century Additional Information: Dimensions: 2'8" W x
Wool
Antique Heriz runner, Early 20th Century, 2'11" × 11'7"
Located in Dublin, NH
Antique Heriz Runner, Early 20th Century, 2'11" × 11'7" Additional Information: Dimensions: 2'11
Wool
Narrow Antique Persian Heriz Runner in Blues and Orange
Located in New York, NY
One of a kind antique Persian Heriz runner in blue and orange accents.
Wool
Antique Persian Heriz Runner, Traditional Hallway Runner
Located in Dallas, TX
77056 Antique Persian Heriz runner, traditional hallway runner. This hand knotted wool antique
Wool
Sold|$4,019
Antique Heriz Runner 4.18m x 0.96
Located in St. Albans, GB
A beautiful antique Heriz runner, handwoven circa 1910. The design features four indigo medallions
Wool
Sold|$2,633
Antique Heriz Runner 2.74m x 0.67m
Located in St. Albans, GB
A beautiful antique Heriz runner, woven circa 1920. The runner features a geometrical design on a
Wool
Sold|$1,871
Antique Heriz Runner 3.13m x 0.84m
Located in St. Albans, GB
A charming antique Heriz runner, woven circa 1920. The design features a three geometrical
Wool
Antique Persian Heriz Runner with All-Over Sub-Geometric Medallion Design
Located in Atlanta, GA
Persian Antique Heriz runner with All-Over Sub-Geometric Medallion Design. Keivan Woven Arts / rug
Wool
Antique Persian Heriz Runner with Bold Geometric Medallions and Tribal Design
Located in Atlanta, GA
Measures: 3'6 x 14'10 Antique Persian Heriz Runner with Bold Geometric Medallions and Tribal
Wool
Geometric Medallion Antique Persian Heriz Runner in Red, Blue & Light Green
Located in Atlanta, GA
Antique distressed Heriz runner, Keivan Woven Arts, rug EN-P13904, country of origin / type
Wool
Antique Heriz Runner with Geometric Design in Brown, Olive, Lt. Blue & Orange
Located in Atlanta, GA
Long antique Heriz Runner, rug /EMA-7569, country of origin / type: Persia / Heriz, circa 1920
Wool
Colorful Antique Persian Heriz Runner with Five Geometric Medallions
Located in Atlanta, GA
Geometric Medallion Heriz antique runner from Persia in a variety of colors, rug gng-4769, country
Wool
Antique Persian Karaja/Heriz Runner, c-1920's
Located in Evanston, IL
Antique Handmade Persian Karaja/Heriz runner, c-1920's 2'10 x 10'3", Geometric pattern with many
Wool
Antique Persian Heriz Runner with Tudor Manor House Style
Located in Dallas, TX
77338, antique Persian Heriz runner with Tudor Manor House style. This hand knotted wool antique
Wool
Antique Persian Karaja Heriz Runner, Tribal Style Hallway Runner
Located in Dallas, TX
77062 Antique Persian Karaja Heriz Runner with Tribal Style, Hallway Runner 03'00 x 09'10. This
Wool
Handmade Antique Persian Heriz Runner Rug 2.10' x 11', 1900s - 2B23
Located in Bordeaux, FR
Elevate your space with this exquisite Handmade Antique Persian Heriz Runner Rug, dating back to
Wool
Long Bold Medallion Design Antique Persian Heriz Runner in Blue
Located in Atlanta, GA
Persian Heriz antique runner with Sub-geometric medallion design in colorful tones, Keivan Woven
Wool
Sold|$6,999
Antique Heriz Runner
Located in Port Washington, NY
Heriz carpets are the staple of the furnishing market and remain the most popular of all NW Persian
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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