An Iranian Silver Amulet, Antique Judaica from Iran
Located in New York, NY
This striking antique silver amulet from Iran is a beautiful example of Persian Jewish
Early 20th Century Persian Iranian Antique
Silver
An Iranian Silver Amulet, Antique Judaica from Iran
Located in New York, NY
This striking antique silver amulet from Iran is a beautiful example of Persian Jewish
Silver
Antique Iranian Kalamkari Prayer Mat
Located in London, GB
Antique Iranian Kalamkari prayer mat Persian, Late 19th Century Height 128cm, width 92cm Crafted
Cotton
19th Century Antique Iranian Vase
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Hand painted Iranian vase from the 19th Century made of pottery with high gloss glaze. The lucite
Pottery, Lucite
A Silver Torah Pointer, Iran 1925
Located in New York, NY
A Traditional Silver Torah Pointer made in Iran in 1925. Simple yet traditional Silver Torah
Silver
Antique Brown Tinted Terracotta Vase, Iran
Located in Schellebelle, BE
Large,antique and very elegant Terracotta Vase from Iran,1920 Good, great antique patina of the
Terracotta
iran Navy Malayer Rug 7x9 ft
Located in Dallas, TX
This antique Malayer area rug from iran dates to 1870–1890. Woven in wool, it features a deep navy
Wool
iran Navy Tabriz Rug 8x12 ft
Located in Dallas, TX
This antique Tabriz area rug from iran dates to 1870-1890 (Late 19th Century). Rendered in a deep
Wool
iran Beige Malayer Runner 4x10 ft
Located in Dallas, TX
This antique Malayer corridor runner was made in iran circa 1900-1920. Rendered in a beige ground
Wool
iran Red Tribal Runner 7x16 ft
Located in Dallas, TX
This antique corridor runner from iran dates to 1870-1890 (Late 19th Century). Woven in wool, it
Wool
$1,323
Iran carpet cod. 166
By Architetti Artigiani Anonimi
Located in Ravenna, IT
Hand-knotted tribal rug of Caucasian or Persian origin, made in the late 19th and 20th centuries. It features a geometric design with three large central red rhombuses alternating wi...
Wool
$11,384
Iran carpet cod. 008
By Architetti Artigiani Anonimi
Located in Ravenna, IT
Old Persian carpet, Isfahan, made in the 19th century, an example of Islamic and Persian art, heavily inspired by Qur'anic covers and illuminated manuscripts. It features a central m...
Wool
Carved Wood Casket, Qajar Iran, 19th Century
Located in London, GB
Of rectangular form, the flat top with raised central panel depicts a seated Qajari women wearing a traditional clothes surrounded by flowers and birds design boarders and calligraph...
Wood
iran Ivory Malayer Runner Rug 3x17 ft
Located in Dallas, TX
This antique Malayer runner rug from iran dates to 1900-1920 (Early 20th Century). Woven in wool
Wool
iran Orange Malayer Runner Rug 4x16 ft
Located in Dallas, TX
This antique Malayer gallery runner rug from iran, dated 1870–1890, presents a warm orange field
Wool
Iran Saruk carpet cod. 171
By Architetti Artigiani Anonimi
Located in Ravenna, IT
Tappeto Sarouk annodato a mano, Iran, XX secolo. Presenta un raffinato motivo floreale con l’Albero
Wool
Antique Iranian Silver Amulet – Fine Judaica from Persia
Located in New York, NY
This exceptional antique silver amulet from Iran exemplifies the refined craftsmanship and
Silver
Iran Saruk Carpet code 299
By Architetti Artigiani Anonimi
Located in Ravenna, IT
The carpet has Iranian origins. On the surface it has stylized motifs with arabesques and geometric figures, frame with well-defined details. The predominant roundel is blue, but the...
Wool
Large Qajar Brass Peacock Incense Burner, Iran, 19th Century
Located in Islamabad, PK
Large Qajar Brass Peacock Incense Burner, Iran, 19th Century Origin: Iran (Persia), Qajar Dynasty
Silver, Brass
iran Beige Sultanabad Oversize Late 19th Century 11x18 ft
Located in Dallas, TX
This antique oversize Persian carpet from iran dates to 1870-1890 . Woven in wool, it presents a
Wool
Lion Hunt: 19 Century Glazed Ceramic Panel from Qajar Iran
Located in New York, NY
illustrious Qajar period in Iran. Crafted with utmost finesse, the panel boasts a splendid mosaic of 20 glazed
Ceramic, Wood
Antique Qashqai Prayer Rug, Handwoven Wool, Iran, Circa 1910
Located in West Hollywood, CA
. Qashqai rugs are made in tribal Qashqai villages of Iran.
Wool
$2,360Sale Price|45% Off
Antique Malayer Rug, Wool & Cotton, Persian Design, Iran, 1920s
Located in New York, NY
Antique Malayer Rug 4'4'' x 6'6''. This short-pile west Persian town scatter with a cotton foundation, single weft, and symmetric knots shows a distinctly abrashed beige field well-c...
Wool, Cotton
Early 20th Century Handwoven Persian Bidjar Rug from Iran
Located in West Hollywood, CA
This traditional hand-woven Persian Bidjar rug has a shaded brown field with tonal herati pattern, in tobacco border of scrolling floral motif, plain outer light brown line stripe.
Wool
Antique Handwoven Khorassan Rug, Wool, Charcoal-Black, Iran, 1880
Located in West Hollywood, CA
This handwoven antique, circa 1880, Khorassan rug has a charcoal-black field with a dense polychrome floral vine around a shaded raspberry-red cusped medallion with palmette pendants...
Wool
19th Century Handwoven Persian Sultanabad Wool Rug from Iran
Located in West Hollywood, CA
This traditional hand-woven Persian Sultanabad rug has a shaded pastel blue field of scrolling vines forming arabesque lozenge lattice, each enclosing tonal variations and fine flora...
Wool
$6,509 / set
Very large pair of wrought iran andirons
Located in Paris, FR
A large, beautiful pair of wrought iron mantelpieces decorated with scrolls and foliage enhanced with gold leaf. The contrasting colors underline the decorative character of the andi...
Wrought Iron
Handwoven Wool Persian Malayer Antique Rug, Indigo Floral Design, Iran
Located in West Hollywood, CA
Iran and are known for their intricate patterns, rich colors, and fine craftsmanship. These rugs often
Wool
19th Century Hand-Woven Persian Fereghan Rug, Floral Design, Iran
Located in West Hollywood, CA
, originating from the Fereghan district in central Iran, are renowned for their fine craftsmanship and
Wool
Late 19th Century Handwoven Sultanabad Rug, Wool, Floral Motif, Iran
Located in West Hollywood, CA
production in Iran. During the late 19th Century, the firm of Ziegler and Co. established a manufactory in
Wool
Handwoven Antique Persian Serab Runner, Wool, Early 20th Century, Iran
Located in West Hollywood, CA
This antique Serab Runner has a field with three linked lozenge medallions each with a dense camel-brown angular vine around a central shaded red medallion with pendants containing a...
Wool
Antique Hand-Knotted Wool Malayer Rug, Late 19th Century, Iran
Located in West Hollywood, CA
northwest Iran, are prized for their intricate designs, high quality, and unique character. Known for their
Wool
Antique Handwoven Persian Karabagh Rug, Wool, Late 19th Century, Iran
Located in West Hollywood, CA
This traditional hand-woven Persian Karabagh rug has a shaded tobacco field with an overall copper paisley pattern, in a broad shaded tobacco serrated leaf border, between shaded san...
Wool
19th Century Hand-Woven Kurdish Rug, Wool, Geometric Design, Iran
Located in West Hollywood, CA
This traditional hand-woven Caucasian Kurd- Kurah rug has a shaded brick red and ivory field of four geometric stylized paisley columns, separated by inner geometric paisley stripes,...
Wool
Late 19th Century Handwoven Isfahan Rug, Wool, Persian Design, Iran
Located in West Hollywood, CA
This traditional handwoven Persian Isfahan rug has a refined ivory field of delicate meandering palmette vines, enclosing an imperial indigo arabesque medallion, with shaded royal cr...
Wool
72.81 Gram Pretty Demantoid Garnet Specimen with Mother Rock From Iran
By Deloris "Dee" Giltz 1
Located in Peshawar, PK
72.81 Gram Pretty Demantoid Garnet Specimen with Mother Rock From Iran Weight: 72.81 Gram
Rock Crystal
$12,000Sale Price|20% Off
Antique Persian Sarouk Rug, Hand-Knotted Wool & Cotton, Iran, 1900
Located in New York, NY
Antique Persian Sarouk Rug 8'8'' x 11'8''. The well-woven village carpets from the Arak/Sultanabad area, especially the red field/navy border, detached floral spray pattern “American...
Wool, Cotton
Antique Persian Serab Runner, Hand-Knotted, Ivory Field, Iran, 1900
Located in West Hollywood, CA
This antique, circa 1900, Serab Runner has an ivory field with a dense camel-brown lozenge lattice around a central charcoal-black serrated lozenge with palmette pendants containing ...
Wool
Antique Kerman Rug, Hand-Knotted Wool, Pistachio Yellow, Iran, 1920
Located in West Hollywood, CA
This antique, circa-1920, Kerman rug has a pistachio-yellow field with a central delicate floral lozenge with floral pendants, scrolling shaded pink and olive-green spandrels in each...
Wool
20.68 Gram Pretty Demantoid Garnet Specimen From koh-e-Belgheys, Iran
By Deloris "Dee" Giltz 1
Located in Peshawar, PK
Origin: Belqeys Mountains ( Koh-e-Belgheys), Iran Color: Green Demantoid is the green gemstone variety
Rock Crystal
Antique Handwoven Persian Malayer Rug, Wool, Late 19th Century, Iran
Located in West Hollywood, CA
This antique Malayer rug has a fox-brown field with an overall dense herati-pattern, the buff-brown stepped spandrels with a angular lozenges and floral motifs, in a buff-brown angul...
Wool
Antique Handwoven Wool Persian Bidjar Runner, Indigo-Blue, Iran, 1900
Located in West Hollywood, CA
This antique, circa 1900, Bidjar rug has a shaded indigo-blue field with an overall design of dense polychrome linked panels alternating with angular serrated leaf and floral vine, i...
Wool
Palace Size 19th Century Persian Serapi Rug, Hand-Knotted Wool, Iran
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Most sought after persian rug of all time. Rare palace size ,large central medallion Rust , ivory , verigated indigo that makes this timeless peace a one of a kind. Rug of choice i...
Wool
19th Century Hand-Woven Persian Serab Runner Rug from Iran
Located in West Hollywood, CA
This traditional hand-woven Persian serab rug has a shaded light tobacco field sprinkled with lozenges and a single row of polychrome lozenges enclosing further geometry, with simila...
Wool
Hand-Woven Persian Karabagh Runner, Wool, Iran, Early 20th Century
Located in West Hollywood, CA
This traditional hand-woven Persian Karabagh rug has a deep umber field with stylized geometric herati field enclosing geometric triple cusped lozenge medallion, in a triple floral, ...
Wool
Antique Wool Fereghan Rug, Hand-Knotted, Persian, Iran, Circa 1910
Located in West Hollywood, CA
This antique, circa 1910, Fereghan rug has a brick-red field with a vase motif at each end issuing a delicate polychrome floral and leafy vine around a central indigo-blue and shaded...
Wool
Antique Navy Blue Persian Bijar Carpet, Bidjar Iron Rugs of Iran
Located in Dallas, TX
from the town of Bijar (or Bidjar) in western Iran, these handcrafted rugs are celebrated for their
Wool
Iran and Turan Map – Persia, Afghanistan, Baluchistan, Turkestan 1858
Located in Langweer, NL
Iran and Turan Map – Persia, Afghanistan, Baluchistan, Turkestan 1858 This impressive antique
Paper
Antique Tabriz Rug, Hand-Knotted Wool, Hunting Scene, Iran, Circa 1890
Located in West Hollywood, CA
An antique, circa 1890, Tabriz rug has a shaded light blue field with an overall design of polychrome mounted nobleman hunting animals and dragons surrounded by a variety of animals ...
Wool
Antique Hand-Knotted Wool Persian Malayer Rug, Late 19th Century, Iran
Located in West Hollywood, CA
town of Malayer in northwest Iran, are prized for their intricate designs, high quality, and unique
Wool
Antique Tabriz Rug, Hand-Knotted Wool, Pale Brown, Iran, Circa 1900
Located in West Hollywood, CA
and intricate designs, originating from the historic city of Tabriz in northwest Iran. These rugs
Wool
Late 19th Century Malayer Persian Rug, Hand-Knotted Wool, Iran, 77x55"
Located in West Hollywood, CA
This Malayer rug has a deep indigo-blue field with an overall design of linked buff-brown angular vine linking floral boteh, in a buff-brown border of angular fox-brown meandering se...
Wool
Antique Hand-Woven Wool Persian Serab Runner, Late 19th Century, Iran
Located in West Hollywood, CA
This antique Persian Serab runner has a camel-brown field with an overall dense shaded indigo and light blue lattice containing stylized flowerheads and floral motifs around a column...
Wool
Early 20th Century Hand-Knotted Persian Malayer Wool Rug from Iran
Located in West Hollywood, CA
This traditional hand-woven Persian Malayer rug has a shaded chocolate brown field of dense herati pattern enclosing a serrated lozenge medallion enclosing an ornate flowering vase, ...
Wool
Antique Hand-Knotted Bidjar Runner, Indigo-Blue Wool, Iran, Circa 1900
Located in West Hollywood, CA
This antique, circa 1900, Bidjar Runner has an indigo-blue field with a central column of three large shaded pink linked lozenges each containing a dense flowerhead panel surrounded ...
Wool
Antique Circa 1900 Hand-Knotted Wool Persian Malayer Rug, Iran, Pink
Located in West Hollywood, CA
This antique, circa-1900, Malayer rug has a dusty-pink field with three columns of linked charcoal-brown, ivory and ice-blue bold palmettes with a pair of angular vine columns issuin...
Wool
Antique Bidjar Wool Runner, Hand-Knotted, Iran, Circa 1910, Red & Blue
Located in West Hollywood, CA
This circa 1910 Bidjar Runner has a tomato-red field with a polychrome herati-pattern around a column of three indigo-blue hooked panels each containing a central brick-red lozenge m...
Wool
Antique Hand-Knotted Wool Persian Malayer Rug, Late 19th Century, Iran
Located in West Hollywood, CA
This antique Malayer rug has a chocolate-brown field with an overall design of diagonal rows of linked lozenges each containing dense ivory, sandy-yellow and lime-green angular flora...
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.
Embroidered with snakes, turtles, birds and vines, it celebrates a dazzling natural world before the arrival of Adam and Eve.
The colorful design captures the natural splendor of a backyard garden.
The rising fashion star is having his first solo show of furniture designs, at Southern Guild in Cape Town, and his far-out, snaking forms are like nothing you've ever seen.
Top carpet companies are expanding the arena of artful floor coverings, seeking out creatives from other media and marrying their talents to textiles.
The New York–based rug designers employ earthy colors and time-honored artistry in their creations.
The New York interior designer found inspiration in disco culture and astrology for her debut home collection.
Persian garden carpets, with their timeless beauty and unmatched craftsmanship, have an enduring appeal.
With their rich layers, intricate patterns and elaborate lighting, rooms with a Moroccan influence are easy to spot.