Zabihi Collection Dramatic Antique Isfahan Rug
Located in New York, NY
An absolutely phenomenal early 20th century Antique Isfahan rug in jewel tones. Size: 4'9” x 6'9”
Early 20th Century Indian Agra Antique Isfahan Rugs
Wool
Zabihi Collection Dramatic Antique Isfahan Rug
Located in New York, NY
An absolutely phenomenal early 20th century Antique Isfahan rug in jewel tones. Size: 4'9” x 6'9”
Wool
Antique Isfahan Rug 2.09m x 1.39m
Located in St. Albans, GB
A fabulous antique Isfahan rug, woven circa 1900. The design features a large circular medallion on a rich red field of flowers and vines surrounded by an elegant red border.
Wool
$1,613Sale Price|20% Off
Persian Style Lotus Isfahan Rug 61.4 x 32.9 inches
Located in Lisbon, PT
Elegant Persian rug featuring a lotus flower pattern, inspired by the classic Isfahan style.
Wool, Cotton
Isfahan Antique rug - 3'5" x 5'8"
Located in New York, NY
The border of the Isfahan rug is a testament to tasteful restraint.
Wool, Cotton
Doris Leslie Blau Antique Floral Dusty Rose Rug - c. 17th Century Isfahan
Located in New York, NY
Woven in one of Persia's most celebrated weaving centers, this piece showcases the refinement and elegance for which Isfahan rugs of the classical period are renowned.
Wool
Tapis Extrement fin - Circa 1920 - 235x156 - N° 1601
Located in Paris, FR
No. 1601 - Isfahan Rug - Extremely fine - Circa 1920 - 235x156 This magnificent rug has undergone a thorough cleaning and meticulous inspection by our experts in our workshop.
Wool
The Pastoral Conservatory: An Antique Masterpiece of Rustic Elegance
Located in Dallas, TX
52435 Rustic Antique Persian Isfahan Rug, 08'00 x 12'02. Rustic sensibility meets understated elegance in this hand knotted wool distressed antique Persian Isfahan rug.
Wool
Oversized Antique Axminster Rug in Camel with Floral Patterns - Rug & Kilim
Located in Long Island City, NY
On the Design: Admirers of the craft may note an inspiration from antique Persian rugs, particularly those of Isfahan rug sensibilities, in the all over floral patterns of the field...
Wool
Antique Isfahan Persian wool rug circa 1920
Located in Pasadena, CA
Wonderful colors especially a lovely shade or orange we have not seen before. Excellent knot count and placement indicating artisan craftsmanship ship. Perfect size for many rooms si...
Wool
$68,000
Antique Indo-Isfahan Carpet
Located in Closter, NJ
The city of Amritsar, in the Punjab region in northwest India, began producing carpets in the 19th Century when Kashmir was annexed by Maharaja Ranjit Singh. Kashmir was a major weav...
Wool, Cotton
Early 20th Century Isfahan Runner
Located in Chicago, IL
An early 20th century Persian Isfahan runner with intricately woven floral lattice pattern on a black background, surrounded by a contrasting floral border.
Wool
Very Fine White Background Antique Isfahan Wool and Silk Rug
Located in Milan, IT
An extremely fine antique Isfahan workshop carpet, woven in wool and silk with a very high knot density.
Wool, Silk
$6,994Sale Price|20% Off
Handmade Antique Persian Style Isfahan Prayer Rug 4.6' x 6.8', 1900s - 1D85
Located in Bordeaux, FR
Handmade Antique Persian Style Isfahan Prayer Rug 4.6’ x 6.8’, 1900s, Good Condition, Wool Bring home a piece of history and elegance with this handmade antique Persian style Isfaha...
Silk
Antique Hand Knotted Wool Blue Color Persian Isfahan Rug
Located in Atlanta, GA
An outstanding antique hand-knotted Persian Isfahan rug with the traditional central and corner medallion design.
Wool
Large Antique Hand Knotted Wool Persian Isfahan Rug
Located in Atlanta, GA
This is an antique hand knotted Persian rug from the infamous city of Isfahan. It is made with wool on cotton foundation with a typical fine weave from this region.
Wool
Antique Persian Yazd Rug
Located in West Hollywood, CA
The number of knots in square inch is much lower than Isfahan rugs and Nain rugs, but the pile is softer and longer.
Wool
17th C Isfahan Carpet
Located in London, GB
17th C Isfahan carpet Natural corrosion to crimson and dark brown, with associated extensive repiling, localised repairs, selvages rebound.
Wool
An Indo-Isfahan Carpet
Located in New York, NY
With a classic 16th Century Isfahan design on a sky blue field within a plum palmette border.
Large Isfahan Carpet, Early 20th Century
Located in Berlin, DE
Large and impressive fine Isfahan carpet dating from circa 1930. Good vintage condition with some low areas, please see close-up pictures.
Wool
Large Isfahan Carpet, Early 20th Century
Located in Berlin, DE
Large and impressive fine Isfahan carpet dating from circa 1930. Good vintage condition with some low areas, please see close-up pictures.
Wool
Unavailable
W 100.4 in L 133.47 in
Early 20th Century Ispahan Rug, Imperial Workshop of Shah, circa 1920, Iran
Located in Paris, FR
Perhaps this type of wool is most commonly found in high kpsi isfahan, nain oriental rugs. The appearance of fairly untreated Qurk wool has almost a dull finish, yet very compact, fi...
Isfahan Rug
Located in New York, NY
Isfahan rug. A very finely woven Persian rug from the fabled city of Isfahan.
Antique Persian Isfahan Rug
Located in New York, NY
Isfahan rug 8'3'' x 12'0''.
Wool, Cotton
Antique Isfahan Rug
Located in St. Albans, GB
A beautiful antique Isfahan rug, handwoven circa 1910 with a large floral central medallion on a deep indigo field with a red border and lovely secondary colours.
Wool
Antique Isfahan Rug
Located in St. Albans, GB
A lovely antique Isfahan rug, handwoven circa 1900 with a classical floral medallion on an ivory field and red border.
Wool
19th Century Isfahan Rug
Located in Chicago, IL
An exceptional 19th century Persian Isfahan rug with an amazing tightly woven pattern depicting a large central vase with a tree of life growing amidst a field of flowers and birds, ...
Wool
Antique Isfahan Rug 2.02mx 1.36m
Located in St. Albans, GB
An outstanding antique Isfahan rug, handwoven circa 1900 with a classical floral medallion on an ivory field and indigo border.
Wool
Antique Isfahan Rug 2.12m x 1.42m
Located in St. Albans, GB
A wonderful antique Isfahan rug, hand woven circa 1900. The rug features an unusual sage green medallion on a deep indigo field of flowers and vines.
Wool
Antique Isfahan Rug 2.04m x 1.38m
Located in St. Albans, GB
A stunning antique Isfahan rug, hand woven circa 1900 with an elegant vase design on an ivory field and camel border.
Wool
Mesmerizing Early 20th Century Persian Isfahan Rug
Located in Chicago, IL
A mesmerizing early 20th century Persian Isfahan rug with an extraordinarily skilled woven pattern of intricately and tightly multicolored floral and scrolling vines, mirrored four w...
Wool
Isfahan Rug
Located in New York, NY
Rabbits, dogs (?), snakes and roses in the ecru main border, and animal (vaq-vaq) heads in the navy medallion and birds among the ecru field foliage, make this a busier than initiall...
Wool, Cotton
Antique 17th Century Persian Isfahan Rug. 9ft x 18 ft 4in
Located in New York, NY
Large Shabby Chic Antique 17th Century Persian Isfahan Rug, Country of Origin / rug type: Persian rug, Circa date: 17th century.
Wool
Antique Persian Isfahan Rug. Size 4 ft 6 in x 6 ft 8 in
Located in New York, NY
Magnificent Antique Persian Isfahan Rug, Country Of Origin / Rug Type: Persian Rug, Circa date: 1920.
Wool
Handmade Antique Persian Style Isfahan Rug 4.5' x 7.7', 1920s - 1D53
Located in Bordeaux, FR
This Handmade Antique Persian Style Isfahan Rug is a remarkable piece of artistry from the 1920s.
Wool
Antique Persian Isfahan Rug
Located in New York, NY
Classic Persian Isfahan
Wool
Antique Persian Isfahan Rug
Located in New York, NY
Classic Pictorial Persian Isfahan
Wool
Blue Room Size Antique Persian Isfahan Rug. Size: 7 ft x 11 ft 8 in
Located in New York, NY
Blue background antique room size Isfahan rug, country of origin: Persian, date circa 1920's.
Wool
Antique Isfahan Rug, circa 1900
Located in New York, NY
What immediately stands out on this extraordinary antique Isfahan are the soft blue arabesques which radiate from smaller star medallions. But the real pattern that underlies and str...
Wool
Antique Prayer Tree of Life Persian Isfahan Rug. Size: 4 ft. 5 in x 7 ft
Located in New York, NY
Finely woven antique prayer design Persian Isfahan rug, country of origin: Persia, date circa early 20th century - Size: 4 ft 5 in x 7 ft (1.35 m x 2.13 m).
Wool
Extremely Fine Antique Persian Isfahan Rug, Hand Knotted, circa 1910
Located in New York, NY
Extremly fine antique Persian Isfahan rug, hand knotted, circa 1910 Design: Shah Abbas Design The Iranian city of Isfahan has long been one of the centres for production of the...
Wool, Silk
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W 57.09 in L 82.68 in
Antique Isfahan rug with small medallion design on an ivory ground. Circa 1920.
Located in Moreton-In-Marsh, GB
Size: 6ft 11in x 4ft 9in (210 x 145cm). Antique Isfahan rug with small medallion design on an ivory ground.
Wool
Pre-1900 Antique Fine Isfahan Rug
Located in Lohr, Bavaria, DE
Exquisite collectors rug from the city of Isfahan in central Persia.
Wool
17th Century Antique Persian Isfahan Rug. Size: 11 ft 10 in x 18 ft 1 in
Located in New York, NY
A breathtaking and highly collectible and rare 17th century antique Persian Isfahan rug, country of origin / rug type: antique Persian rugs, date circa 17th century.
Wool
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W 96.86 in L 90.56 in
Antique Garden-Design Isfahan Rug with Ivory Field and Colour Botanical Motifs
Located in Barueri, SP, BR
This antique rug presents a remarkable garden-inspired composition, unfolding across an ivory field filled with stylised blossoms, leafy branches, cypresses, shrubs, and flowering tr...
Wool
Handmade Antique Persian Isfahan Oriental Rug, 1900s
Located in Bordeaux, FR
Antique Persian Isfahan rug in colorful waves on its design. Old piece in a modern style.
Wool
Early 17th Century Persian Isfahan Carpet
Located in New York, NY
Antique Isfahans rugs and carpets (or Esfahans Rugs), claim a very proud tradition among Persian rugs going back to Safavid times in the 17th century.
Wool
Fine Antique Persian Isfahan
Located in New York, NY
Antique/ semi-Antique rugs of Isfahan are more colorful and richer in tone than that of Nain, a nearby city renowned for its exceptional handmade rugs.
Wool, Cotton
Early 20th Century Persian Isfahan Accent Rug
Located in New York, NY
An antique Persian Isfahan accent rug handmade during the Early 20th century.
Wool
Antique Persian Isfahan
Located in Wembley, GB
Beautiful Antique Isfahan - circa 1920s, central medallion, all over floral design and multiple borders Persia.
Wool, Cotton
Antique Isfahan Burgundy and Golden-Beige Wool Persian Rug
Located in Long Island City, NY
Hand knotted in high-quality wool originating from Persia between 1870-1880, this antique Isfahan Persian rug employs a bold, elegant design enjoying the finesse of vibrant blue and ...
Wool
17th Century Persian Isfahan
Located in New York, NY
Isfahan, Persia, 17th century the outermost border has a sand tone background with alternating floral patterns appointed in indigo. There is a thinner band of darker toned sand, colo...
Antique Vase Design Persian Isfahan Prayer Rug. 4 ft 6 in x 7 ft
Located in New York, NY
Fine Antique Vase Design Persian Isfahan Prayer Rug. Country of Origin / Rug type: Persian Rug, Circa Date: 1920 - Size: 4 ft 6 in x 7 ft (1.37 m x 2.13 m).
Wool
Antique Wool & Silk Isfahan Carpet 3.43m x 2.33m
Located in St. Albans, GB
An outstanding wool & silk Isfahan carpet, hand woven circa 1920. The design features a single medallion on an ivory field of flowers and vines surrounded by an indigo border of larg...
Wool, Silk
Early 20th Century Persian Isfahan ( 5' x 7' 10'' - 152 x 238 )
Located in New York, NY
Early 20th Century Persian Isfahan ( 5' x 7' 10'' - 152 x 238 )
Wool
Persian Pictorial Animal Landscape Rug
Located in New York, NY
A rare oversize antique Persian Isfahan pictorial animal rug from the late 19th century.
Wool
Early 20th Century Handmade Persian Tabriz Accent Rug
Located in New York, NY
Persian rugs come in all grades. From ultra-coarse tribal rugs to incredibly fine silks from Tabriz and planned urban Isfahan pieces.
Wool
Lavar
Located in New York, NY
In the village of Lavar , these carpet weavers developed their own style that incorporated voluminous floral patterns woven in an impressive array of colors. Kerman Lavar rugs also ...
Wool
Early 20th Century Handmade Persian Kurd Runner
Located in New York, NY
Persian rugs come in all grades. From ultra-coarse tribal rugs to incredibly fine silks from Tabriz and planned urban Isfahan pieces.
Wool
Early 20th Century Handmade Persian Kurd Runner
Located in New York, NY
Persian rugs come in all grades. From ultra-coarse tribal rugs to incredibly fine silks from Tabriz and planned urban Isfahan pieces.
Wool
Early 20th Century Handmade Persian Malayer Runner
Located in New York, NY
Persian rugs come in all grades. From ultra-coarse tribal rugs to incredibly fine silks from Tabriz and planned urban Isfahan pieces.
Wool
Early 20th Century Handmade Persian Kurd Runner
Located in New York, NY
Persian rugs come in all grades. From ultra-coarse tribal rugs to incredibly fine silks from Tabriz and planned urban Isfahan pieces.
Wool
Early 20th Century Handmade Persian Serab Runner in Brown and Cream
Located in New York, NY
Persian rugs come in all grades. From ultra-coarse tribal rugs to incredibly fine silks from Tabriz and planned urban Isfahan pieces.
Wool
Early 20th Century Handmade Persian Malayer Runner
Located in New York, NY
Persian rugs come in all grades. From ultra-coarse tribal rugs to incredibly fine silks from Tabriz and planned urban Isfahan pieces.
Wool
Early 20th Century Handmade Persian Mahal Square Room Size Carpet
Located in New York, NY
Persian rugs come in all grades. From ultra-coarse tribal rugs to incredibly fine silks from Tabriz and planned urban Isfahan pieces.
Wool
Early 20th Century Handmade Persian Malayer Runner
Located in New York, NY
Persian rugs come in all grades. From ultra-coarse tribal rugs to incredibly fine silks from Tabriz and planned urban Isfahan pieces.
Wool
Early 20th Century Handmade Persian Malayer Room Size Carpet
Located in New York, NY
Persian rugs come in all grades. From ultra-coarse tribal rugs to incredibly fine silks from Tabriz and planned urban Isfahan pieces.
Wool
Fine Isfahan Persian Antique Persian Rug
Located in New York, NY
Beautiful antique Persian floral Isfahan rug, country of origin / rug type: Persian rug, date circa 1930 - size: 4 ft. 7 in x 6 ft. 7 in (1.4 m x 2.01 m).
Wool
Rare 17 Century Mughal Period Persian Isfahan Large Room Size Carpet
Located in New York, NY
Indo-Isfahan rugs have a rather dry, short pile of relatively thin yarn and they are certainly not made for traffic areas.
Wool, Cotton
Antique Isfahan Geometric-Floral Beige-Brown and Blue Wool Persian Rug
Located in Long Island City, NY
Made with hand knotted wool originating from the city of Isfahan between 1890-1900, this antique Persian rug pairs an exceptional, classic geometric-floral array with a distinct juxt...
Wool
Early 20th Century Handmade Persian Kurd Runner
Located in New York, NY
Persian rugs come in all grades. From ultra-coarse tribal rugs to incredibly fine silks from Tabriz and planned urban Isfahan pieces.
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.
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