$2,970Sale Price|20% Off
One From A Pair Antique Zoroastrian Kishoon Clean & Soft Hand Wool Knotted Rug
Located in Carlstadt, NJ
This fabulous Hand-Knotted carpet has been created and designed for extra strength and durability. This rug has been handcrafted for weeks in the traditional method that is used to m...
Wool
$2,968Sale Price|20% Off
One From A Pair Antique Zoroastrian Kishoon Clean & Soft Hand Knotted Wool Rug
Located in Carlstadt, NJ
This fabulous Hand-Knotted carpet has been created and designed for extra strength and durability. This rug has been handcrafted for weeks in the traditional method that is used to m...
Wool
Bobyrug’s Beautiful Antique Joshaghan Rug
Located in Saint Ouen, FR
Exquisite early 20th-century Joshaghan rug featuring a captivating stylized floral design in vibrant natural colors. Entirely hand-knotted with wool velvet on a cotton foundation. Th...
Wool, Cotton
$6,608Sale Price|20% Off
Sultan’s Legacy: Rare Antique Turkish Hereke Carpet of Ottoman Elegance
Located in Dallas, TX
73148 Late 19th Century Antique Turkish Hereke Rug, 04'04 x 06'05. Steeped in the imperial legacy of Ottoman grandeur, this hand-knotted wool antique Turkish Hereke rug from the late...
Wool
Antique Indian Sharistan 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
Vintage Joshegan Rug, Hand-Knotted Wool, Allover Weeping Willow Design, 8' x 11'
Located in Barrington, IL
Vintage Persian Joshegan Kashan room size rug meticulously hand-knotted in 1920s Iran.
Wool, Cotton
Zabihi Collection Jewel Tone Superfine Antique Jozan Souf Mat Size Rug
Located in New York, NY
Metal wrapped thread is often used. Kashan is traditionally the home of Souf rugs but we also see them from Qum.
Wool
5X7 Antique Turkish Sivas Rug Geometric Carpet 132cm x 221cm Circa 1930
Located in New York, NY
PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS: Actual Size: 4'4" x 7'3" Metric Size: 132 x 221 cm Design: Central Medallion Specifics: Rare Antique Persian Kashan Rug, c.1930 Pattern: Geometric Arabesque ...
Wool
Persian Mini Mat 1920s
Located in New York, NY
Antique Kashan runner with rich red field, refined floral medallions, and elegant borders, offering classic Persian craftsmanship, scale, and timeless warmth for hallways or spaces.
Wool
Rare Persian Lustreware Albarello Chromolithograph, Henry Wallis, 1899
Located in Langweer, NL
The elegant figural imagery, combined with rhythmic arabesques and ornamental bands, reflects the refined visual language that made Kashan ceramics among the most admired luxury obje...
Paper
Rare Persian Lustreware Flower Vase Chromolithograph, Henry Wallis, 1899
Located in Langweer, NL
The vessel features a seated courtly figure framed within intricate patterns, reflecting the artistic sophistication of medieval Persian ceramic production during the height of the K...
Paper
Rare Persian Lustreware Vase Chromolithograph, Henry Wallis, Limited, 1899
Located in Langweer, NL
The composition emphasizes the refined balance between geometry and vegetal ornament typical of the Kashan workshops of the Seljuk and Ilkhanid periods.
Paper
Persian Lustreware Bottle Vase Chromolithograph, Henry Wallis, 1899
Located in Langweer, NL
Keywords: Persian art, Islamic art, lustreware, Persian ceramics, Kashan pottery, Arabic calligraphy, Henry Wallis, chromolithograph, Victorian print, medieval Persia, Islamic orname...
Paper
19th Century Moghan Carpet
Located in Chicago, IL
Keywords: Carpet, rug, Heriz, Tabriz, Hamadan, Kilim, Kashan
Wool
$23,804
Axe Head
Located in London, GB
Sometimes referred to as halberds, an axe of this kind was found during the excavations at Sialk, near Kashan, in the 1930s, securely locating this style to the Luristan region.
Bronze
Engraving of the Caravanserai of Cachan – Dutch View of Persian Architecture
Located in Langweer, NL
Engraving of the Caravanserai of Cachan – Dutch 18th-Century View of Persian Architecture This fine architectural engraving depicts “De Caravansera van Cachan” (The Caravanserai of ...
Paper
Antique Fine Turkish Rug 5'3" x 8’2"
Located in New York, NY
Manchester wool was used in post-WWI Kashans only in the 1920’s. Cotton foundation. Good condition.
Silk
Persian Faience Dish with Blue Floral Ornamentation – J.Lessing, Berlin 1890
Located in Langweer, NL
Such works were produced in Kashan and later in Isfahan, celebrated centers of Safavid ceramic artistry.
Paper
$250Sale Price|21% Off
Mohtasham Medallion Persian Rug Pillow
Located in New York, NY
Pillow made from a 19th century Mohtasham Kashan rug. 19'' x 20''
Wool, Cotton, Foam
Large Antique English Silver-Plated Coffee Pot Hinged Lid, Ornate Hot Water Pot
Located in Wembley, GB
Antique English silver coffee pot • Victorian silver-plated coffee pot • 19th-century English silverware • Antique lidded coffee pot • Victorian tableware • Collectible antique silve...
Metal, Silver, Silver Plate, Sterling Silver, Sheet Metal, Silver Leaf
Early 20th C. Sarouk Rug with Tight Weave and Rich Jewel Tones
By Sarouk Farahan
Located in Morristown, NJ
Farahan started designing these rugs to compete with the popular Kashan rugs, by creating a new and unique design.
Wool, Cotton
Antique Persian Decorative Art Prints: Architecture, Ceramics and Textiles, 1887
Located in Langweer, NL
The palettes of deep turquoise, cobalt blue, rich red, and ivory evoke the rich ceramic traditions of Isfahan and Kashan, known for their technical excellence and lyrical beauty.
Paper
Antique Rug Traditional Carpet Large Wool Living-Room Rug
Located in Wembley, GB
There are slight signs of wear & tear in this rug, however, this only adds character to the overall aesthetic of this Kashan Mohtasham rug. It's sure to make a great accent rug for a...
Wool, Cotton, Natural Fiber, Organic Material
$7,800Sale Price|20% Off
Antique Persian Kermanshah/Laver Carpet, c-1880's, A sign rug
Located in Evanston, IL
These rugs originate from a rich tradition dating back to the 16th century Safavid dynasty, marking Kerman as a significant Persian rug weaving center, alongside Tabriz and Kashan. ...
Wool
Glazed Islamic Hispano-Moresque Earthenware Dish Yellow Bowl
Located in Moreno Valley, CA
Partial glaze to underside. In the style of Kashan or Sultanabad, circa 1200-1300 AD, Reference P.
Ceramic, Earthenware, Pottery
Monumental Antique Agra Rug in Wool, India, with Persian Medallion Design
Located in Barueri, SP, BR
One remarkable element within this carpet is the inclusion of the poetic inscription found on the Ardabil rug, attributed to the Persian poet Hafez and traditionally accompanied by t...
Wool
Antique Sivas Rug 4'3'' x 6'5''
Located in New York, NY
The pile wool comes from local sheep and is somewhat softer than that used in Tabriz, Kashan, Isfahan or other western or central Persian city carpets.
Wool, Cotton
$142Sale Price|20% Off
Persian Textile and Tile Patterns – Vibrant Oriental Motifs, Pl. XXIII
Located in Langweer, NL
Rendered in blues, oranges, reds, and greens, they suggest glazed tilework used on Persian mosques, palaces, and madrasahs, especially in regions like Isfahan, Shiraz, and Kashan. T...
Paper
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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