$242Sale Price|20% Off
The Courtyard of the Caravansery in Kashan 'Isphahan Province in Iran', 1732
Located in Langweer, NL
View of the courtyard of the caravansery in Kashan (Isphahan province in Iran). A caravansery is an inn for merchants in the East.
Paper
$23,995Sale Price|20% Off
Antique Indian Oriental Rug w/ Persian Kashan Design, w/ Medallion & Soft Colors
Located in New York, NY
An antique Indo-Kashan oriental carpet, size 22'4 H x 16'0 W, circa 1920.
Wool, Cotton
Vintage Persian Kashan Rug, Beige-Brown and Blue Floral Medallion - Rug & Kilim
Located in Long Island City, NY
This 7x10 antique Turkish rug of Hereke provenance is a rich and exciting new curation from Rug & Kilim’s collection of important classics—a particularly unique find among works ...
Wool
$317Sale Price|20% Off
Rare Antique Engraving with Views of Qom and Kashan in Iran, 1711
Located in Langweer, NL
Old print with two views: one is Qom, the other Kashan. Both are in Iran (then known as Persia). This print originates from 'Cornelis de Bruins Reizen over Moskovie, door Persie en I...
Paper
1920s Hand-Knotted Persian Kashan Rug in Deep Ruby & Indigo 4.4' x 6.10 - 1C1194
Located in Bordeaux, FR
Important Information: Origin: Kashan, Persia Age: Circa 1920s (Antique) Style: Traditional Persian, Kashan Design Material: 100% Hand-knotted Wool Pile on a Cotton Foundation ...
Wool
$27,843Sale Price|25% Off
Ivory, Antique Persian Bakhtiar, Signed by Kashan Carpets, 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
$7,840Sale Price|20% Off
Barn Red Antique Persian Kashan Debir Hand Knotted Pure Wool Clean Oversized 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
Pair, Antique Kashmiri Barley Twist Polychrome Decorated Candlesticks 16"
Located in Atlanta, GA
A tall and decorative pair of Kashmiri papier-mâché candlesticks, each rising 16 inches on a dished circular foot and swelling baluster, the stems boldly carved and laminated in the ...
Wood, Paint, Paper
Zabihi Collection Antique Turkish Hereke 19th Century Rug
Located in New York, NY
Stellar mid-19th-century Turkish Herekeh Rug. 2' x 4' The Middle East is historically known as a source of beautiful, elegant rugs, and Turkey is one of the most well-renowned sou...
Wool
Zabihi Collection 19th Century Superfine Antique Turkish Sivas Rug
Located in New York, NY
A late 19th century formal Turkish Sivas rug with a rosy red background, silver medallion and silver border. Other accent colors terracotta and celadon. The quality is superfine and ...
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
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
Doris Leslie Blau Kirman Antique Allover Floral Warm Tan Rug - c. 1880
Located in New York, NY
This late 19th-century Persian Kashan rug (circa 1880s) embodies the refinement and artistry of one of Persia's most celebrated weaving centers.
Wool
Antique Floral Design Rug - Late 19th Century Wool Area Carpet
Located in Sultanahmet, 34
This sophisticated layout reflects the strong influence of classical Safavid court aesthetics that continued to inspire Kashan weavers in the 19th century.
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
Doris Leslie Blau Kirman Antique Allover Warm Tan Hand-Knotted Rug - c. 1880
Located in New York, NY
This juxtaposition of camel and cream, of expansive field and delicate border, showcases the Kashan weavers' mastery of visual tone and compositional balance.
Wool
19th Century Moghan Carpet
Located in Chicago, IL
Keywords: Carpet, rug, Heriz, Tabriz, Hamadan, Kilim, Kashan
Wool
$23,311
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
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
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
$1,401Sale Price / item|20% Off
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
Vintage Persian Joshegan Room Size Rug, Hand-Knotted Wool, 1920s
Located in Barrington, IL
Vintage Persian Joshegan Kashan room size rug meticulously hand-knotted in 1920s Iran.
Wool, Cotton
$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
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
$7,027Sale Price|20% Off
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
$12,800Sale Price|20% Off
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
$139Sale 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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