Zabihi Collection Navy Antique Persian Kashan Carpet
Located in New York, NY
1930s Persian Kashan Mat in good overall condition Details rug no. 30692 size 1' 9" x 1' 10" (53 x
Early 20th Century Persian Kashan Antique Kashan
Wool
Zabihi Collection Navy Antique Persian Kashan Carpet
Located in New York, NY
1930s Persian Kashan Mat in good overall condition Details rug no. 30692 size 1' 9" x 1' 10" (53 x
Wool
Antique Persian Kashan Dabir Rug - Size: 6'10x4'5
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Antique Kashan Dabir Rug in Wool and Cotton 6'10x4'5 Key Details: Pile:Wool Foundation:Cotton
Wool, Cotton
Antique Persian Kashan Dabir Rug - Size: 8'9x5'11
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Antique Kashan Dabir Rug in Wool and Cotton 8'9x5'11 Key Details: Pile: Wool Foundation: Cotton
Wool, Cotton
Antique Persian Kashan Dabir Rug - Size: 7'0x4'4
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Antique Kashan Dabir Rug in Silk, Wool and Cotton 7'0x4'4 Key Details: Pile: Silk and Wool
Cotton, Silk
Zabihi Collection Navy Antique Persian Kashan Carpet
Located in New York, NY
An early 20th-century finely woven Persian Kashan rug. 4'6'' x 6'9''
Wool
$5,599Sale Price|20% Off
Antique Persian Dabir Kashan Carpet, Most Beautiful
Located in Evanston, IL
You could possess an exquisite antique Persian Dabir Kashan carpet steeped in a captivating
Wool
Distressed Antique Mohtasham Persian Kashan Rug Pillow
Located in New York, NY
Pillow made from a Mohtasham Kashan rug. Measures: 20'' x 20''.
Wool, Cotton, Foam
$3,000
Antique Kashan Rug
Located in New York, NY
Wool pile in fine asymmetric knots on a cotton foundation Attributed to Mohtasham the Elder. This finely woven scatter with Merino wool, Manchester spun, shows a cream,cartouche-form...
Wool
Traditional Handwoven Wool Persian Kashan Mohtasham Rug
Located in West Hollywood, CA
This traditional handwoven Persian Kashan Mohtasham rug has a dusty pink field with horizontal rows
Wool
Antique Persian Dabbir Kashan Carpet, Very fine
Located in Evanston, IL
Very fine Persian Dabir Kashan in perfect condition, circa 1920. Unusual purple red background
Wool
Worn 19th Century Antique Mohtasham Kashan Rug
By Mohtashem
Located in New York, NY
a late 19th Century evenly Worn Persian Mohtashem Kashan rug 4'3'' x 6'9'' The most rare group
Wool
Gorgeous Early 20th Century Kashan Prayer Rug
Located in Chicago, IL
A gorgeous early 20th century Persian Kashan prayer rug with a wonderful central vase potted with a
Wool
Antique Mohtasham Kashan Rug 11'6'' x 16'0''
Located in New York, NY
Antique Mohtasham Kashan Rug 11'6'' x 16'0''. Central Persian city known for finely woven. room
Wool, Cotton
Vintage Persian Kashan Rug 10' x 14'
Located in Secaucus, NJ
Situated on the caravan route to India in central Persia is the town of Kashan famed as one of the
Wool
Persian Manchester Kashan Rug Carpet, circa 1900
Located in Secaucus, NJ
Persian Manchester Kashan rug carpet, circa 1900, measures: 8'8 x 11'10. Situated on the caravan
Wool
Extraordinary Early 20th Century Kashan Prayer Rug
Located in Chicago, IL
An extraordinary early 20th century Persian Kashan prayer rug with myriad floral and scrolling vine
Wool
$15,840Sale Price|20% Off
Antique Fine Persian Manchester Wool Kashan Carpet
Located in Evanston, IL
Ask for dealer shipping. Kashan rugs have for a long time been considered the essence of Persian
Wool
Antique Persian Kashan Rug 9'0'' x 14'1''
Located in New York, NY
Antique Persian Kashan Rug 9'0'' x 14'1''. This is a classic “American style” West Persian village
Wool, Cotton
Antique Beige and Blue Persian Kashan Rug
Located in Norwalk, CT
1900s Persian Kashan rug with an intricate, all-over repeating design in blue tones on a beige/tan
Wool
Wonderful Early 20th Century Kashan Dabir Rug
Located in Chicago, IL
A wonderful early 20th century Persian Kashan Dabir rug with a fantastic all-over mirrored pattern
Wool
$263Sale Price|20% Off
Zabihi Collection Mohtasham Kashan Persian Rug Pillow
Located in New York, NY
Pillow made from a 19th-century Mohtasham Kashan rug. 18'' x 18''
Wool, Cotton, Foam
Doris Leslie Blau Antique Persian Kashan Rug
Located in New York, NY
Antique Persian Kashan rug. Size: 12'3" × 15'10" (373 × 482 cm). A hand-knotted wool antique
Wool
Late 19th Century Persian Mohtasham Kashan Rug
Located in Chicago, IL
A stunning and rare late 19th century Persian Mohtasham Kashan rug with the most mesmerizing
Wool
Vintage Persian Kashan Rug 10'4 x 13'11.
Located in Secaucus, NJ
Vintage Persian Kashan rug, circa 1920, size: 10'4 x 13'11. The ivory ground filled to overflowing
Wool
$359Sale Price|40% Off
Superfine Mohtasham Kashan Persian Rug Bolster Pillow
Located in New York, NY
Rare bolster size pillow made from a 19th century fine Mohtasham Kashan rug. 12''' x 23''
Wool, Cotton, Foam
Antique Persian Kashan Mat
Located in New York, NY
This Kashan rug (2.2 x 4.2) represents the pinnacle of Persian weaving, featuring finely detailed
Wool
Antique Persian Kashan Rug
Located in Chicago, IL
An early 20th century Persian Kashan carpet with all-over floral pattern on a dark indigo
Wool
Dabir-Kashan Antique rug - 10 x 13
Located in New York, NY
Introducing the exquisite Kashan Dabir rug, a true masterpiece that captivates with its enchanting
Wool, Cotton
Antique Manchester Kashan Rug Antique Persian Kashan Rug 1890 66x92cm 2x3
Located in New York, NY
A rare and one-of-a-kind pre-1900s Manchester Persian rug featuring a fine weave and a striking medallion floral design, dating to circa 1890. This exceptional piece showcases outsta...
Wool
Antique Persian Kashan Atash Oghli Rug - Size: 6'9x4'5
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Antique Kashan Atash Oghli Rug in Wool and Cotton 6'9x4'5 Key Details: Pile:Wool Foundation:Cotton
Wool, Cotton
Antique Persian Kashan Tafazoli Pair Rug - Size: 6'9x4'4
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Antique Kashan Tafazoli Pair Rug in Silk, Wool and Cotton 6'9x4'4 Key Details: Pile:Wool and
Cotton, Silk
Antique Persian Kashan Tafazoli Pair Rug - Size: 6'9x4'4
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Antique Kashan Tafazoli Pair Rug in Silk, Wool and Cotton 6'9x4'4 Key Details: Pile:Wool and
Cotton, Silk
Antique Persian Kashan Rug - Size: 10'2 X 13'7
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Antique Kashan Rug in Wool and Cotton 10'2 X 13'7 Key Details: Pile: Wool Foundation: Cotton
Wool, Cotton
Antique Persian Kashan Atash Oghli Rug - Size: 6'7x4'6
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Antique Kashan Atash Oghli Rug in Kork and Cotton 6'7x4'6 Key Details: Pile: Kork
Kork, Cotton
$5,200Sale Price|73% Off
Antique Persian Kashan Area Rug 10'1'' x 16'0''
Located in New York, NY
Antique Persian Kashan Area Rug 10'1'' x 16'0''. This iconic large “American-style” Sarouk from
Wool
Bobyrug’s Pretty Antique Floral Design Kashan Rug
Located in Saint Ouen, FR
A stunning early 20th-century Kashan rug featuring a beautiful floral design and exquisite natural
Wool, Cotton
Antique Persian Manchester Kashan Rug, Tree Of Life
Located in Evanston, IL
Ask for dealer shipping. A Kashan rug made in Persia in the city of Kashan in Isfahan Province
Wool
Antique Persian Kashan Rug
Located in New York, NY
Antique Persian Kashan rug, size: 4'2" x 6'6".
Wool
Antique Persian Kashan Rug
Located in New York, NY
Antique Persian Kashan rug. Size: 6'6" x 4'6".
Wool
Mohtasham Kashan Rug Pillow
Located in New York, NY
Exquisite pillow made from the 19th century antique Mohtasham Kashan rug. Poly Fill insert and
Wool, Cotton, Foam
Handmade Antique Kashan Designed Wool Rug in Beige
Located in Norwalk, CT
A hand-knotted antique Kashan rug with a floral pattern design on a beige field. Accents of green
Wool
Islamic Kashan 13th Century Turquoise Glazed Pottery Bowl
Located in Vero Beach, FL
Antique Islamic Kashan Persian 13th century turquoise glazed pottery bowl. This bowl with
Pottery
Distressed Antique Persian Kashan Runner, 03'00 x 15'10
Located in Dallas, TX
53866 Antique Persian Kashan Runner, 03'00 x 15'10. Distressed. Desirable Age Wear. Abrash. Antique
Wool
Antique Mohtasham Kashan Rug
Located in New York, NY
Antique Mohtasham Kashan rug 4'4'' x 6'7''. From the 1880s period of the Great Persian Carpet
Wool, Cotton
$315Sale Price|21% Off
Mohtasham Kashan Rug Pillow
Located in New York, NY
Pillow made from a shabby chic 19th century Persian Mohtasham Kashan rug backed with blue cotton
Wool, Cotton, Foam
Antique Persian Red Kashan Carpet, circa 1920s
Located in New York, NY
The red or blue contemporaneous Sarouk palette is reflected in this outstanding large and top condition central Persian town carpet of English-spun wool The red field with colored ba...
Wool
Antique 1850 Kashan Carpet with Floral Shah Abbas Design
Located in Los Angeles, US
A rare and beautifully proportioned antique Kashan carpet dating to circa 1850, showcasing the
Wool
$31,360
Vintage Silk Kashan Rug
Located in Secaucus, NJ
This finely handwoven silk Kashan, circa 1930 has truly remarkable detail and attains to the skill
Silk
$15,680
Antique Persian Kashan Rug
Located in Secaucus, NJ
Persian antique Kashan rug, circa 1910. The plain central filled with a wonderful motif repeating
Wool
Doris Leslie Blau Antique Persian Kashan Botanic Rug
Located in New York, NY
Antique Persian Kashan botanic rug Size: 13'0" × 21'0" (396 × 640 cm) An early 20th century Persian
Wool
Antique Persian Manchester Kashan Carpet, 8'11" x 12'6".
Located in Evanston, IL
A Kashan rug made in Persia in the city of Kashan in Isfahan Province North Central Iran. There was
Wool
Alriz Collection Antique Salmon Pink & Beige Yellow Kashan Rug
Located in Harrington Park, NJ
This early 20th-century Kashan rug presents a refined and harmonious palette of salmon pink and
Wool
Zabihi Collection 19th Century Museum Caliber Mohtasham Kashan Rug
By Mohtashem
Located in New York, NY
Museum Quality astonishing mid-19th century Mohtasham Kashan Rug. This carpet is just as gorgeous
Wool
Antique Persian Kashan Rug in Silk 6'10 x 4'2
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Antique Kashan Rug in Pure Silk 6'10 x 4'2 Key Details: Pile: Silk Foundation: Silk Origin
Silk
Antique Persian Kashan Motasham Rug - Size: 12' X 7'7
By Mohtashem
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Antique Kashan Motasham Rug in Kork and Cotton 12' X 7'7 Key Details: Pile: Kork Foundation
Kork, Cotton
Kashan Antique Room-Size rug - 10'6" x 16'8"
Located in New York, NY
Indulge your senses in the luxurious embrace of a Kashan room-size rug, a true masterpiece that
Wool, Cotton
Large Antique Persian Kashan Dabir Rug 12' x 17'
Located in New York, NY
Large Antique Persian Kashan Dabir Rug, Country of Origin / Rug Type: Persian Rug, Circa date: 1920
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.
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