Late 19th Century N.E. Persian Bag-Face Carpet
Located in New York, NY
Late 19th Century N.E. Persian Bag-Face Carpet 2'7" x 2'8"
Late 19th Century Persian Antique Persian Bag Face
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Late 19th Century N.E. Persian Bag-Face Carpet
Located in New York, NY
Late 19th Century N.E. Persian Bag-Face Carpet 2'7" x 2'8"
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Galerie Shabab Collection Early 20th Century North West Persian Bag Face
Located in New York, NY
This early 20th century Persian North West bagface presents a compact yet powerfully graphic tribal
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Early 20th Century Persian Baluch Bag Face Rug
Located in Chicago, IL
This early 20th-century Persian Baluch bag face rug is a striking example of nomadic artistry from
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Extremely Finely Woven Antique Persian Qashqai Bag Face with Medallion
Located in Atlanta, GA
Antique Persian, extremely finely woven antique Qashqai Bag Face in Brilliant colors with hexagon
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Antique Persian Jaf Kurd Bag Face 2'10" x 3', Arabesque
Located in Evanston, IL
Of large size, this finely woven Kurdish bag face from northwest Persia is a very collectable
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19th Century Persian Shahsavan Tribal Bag Face with Soumak Woven Designs
Located in Barrington, IL
originally served as the face of a saddlebag or as a side panel of a mafrash—a large storage bag used by
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Early 20th Century Malayer Bag Face
Located in Chicago, IL
A wonderful early 20th century Persian Malayer bag face with a wonderful tribal pattern containing
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Early 20th Century Turkman Bag Face Rug
Located in Chicago, IL
An early 20th century Persian Turkman bag face rug with a simple but chic repeated geometric
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Early 20th Century Malayer Bag Face Rug
Located in Chicago, IL
A wonderful and expertly crafted early 20th century Persian Malayer bag face rug with two large
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Early 20th Century Teke Bag Face Rug
Located in Chicago, IL
An early 20th century Persian Teke bag face rug with multiple geometric form shapes woven in indigo
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Baluch Bag Face Rug, Late 19th Century
Located in San Francisco, CA
Baluch Bag Face Rug, Late 19th Century Additional Information: Dimensions: 2'8" W x 2'11" L
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Early 20th Century Kurdish Bag Face Rug
Located in Chicago, IL
A beautiful early 20th century Kurdish bag face rug with a simple but modern pattern containing two
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Nice small bag face antique qashqai rug
Located in Saint Ouen, FR
Pretty small qashqai rug in bag face sizes, with beautiful geometrical and decorative designs, and
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Antique Kurdish Saddle Bag Face with Diamond Medallion Design
Located in Atlanta, GA
saddlebag, collectible tribal textile, antique Persian Kurdish bag face, decorative ethnographic rug
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Wonderful Early 20th Century Juval Bag Face Rug
Located in Chicago, IL
Early 20th century Turkmen Juval bag face with a beautiful pattern containing two large-scale
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Bobyrug’s Wonderful Antique Tribal Ghashghai Bag Face Rug
Located in Saint Ouen, FR
Wonderful 19th century ghashghai collectible bag face rug with beautiful tribal design and nice
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Bobyrug’s Wonderful Antique Distressed Ghashghai Bag Face Rug
Located in Saint Ouen, FR
Very pretty and rare collectible 19th century bag face ghashghai rug with beautiful tribal
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Antique Turkmen Chuval, or face of the Chuval bag, Afghanistan 1880s
Located in Beograd, RS
, is made of hand-woven 100% wool dyed in natural colors. The bag has only the face and it appears it
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Early 20th Century Yamut Rug
Located in Chicago, IL
An early 20th century Persian Yamut bag face rug with beautiful indigo, crimson, and natural wool
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W 17 in L 19 in
1'5"x1'7" Jade Black Antique Bag Face Mat Persian Senneh Hand Knotted Wool Rug
Located in Carlstadt, NJ
Jade Black, Antique Bag Face, Mat, Persian Senneh, Hand Knotted, 100% Wool, Oriental Rug Primary
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Antique Qashqai Bag Face Pillow
Located in Los Angeles, CA
One side of antique south west Persian bag face. One well executed repair and some missing ends
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Kashki Double Bag Face
Located in Chicago, IL
This is a rare and unusual example of Kashki saddlebags as this is a complete weaving of twin saddlebags that have not been seperated. Ideal as a wall hanging as it is visually inter...
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Antique Turkoman Soumak Bag Face
Located in Evanston, IL
Antique Turkomen tribal bag face hand knotted with a repeated diamond pattern. The complimentary
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Azerbaijan Sumak Bag face with Animals
Located in New York, NY
Sumak Bag face with Animals, Azerbaijan, Iran
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Antique Khamseh Confederacy Bag Face, Southwestern Iran
Located in New York, NY
Antique Khamseh Confederacy Bag Face, Southwestern Iran. A classic example of a design from this
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W 34 in L 21 in
Antique Afshar Tribal Bag Face South Persia, 19th Century Mounted Conserved
Located in By Appointment Only, CA
looking for a perfect condition tribal bag face, this is not for you. But if you are looking for an
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Antique Turkmen Lebab Saryk Chuval Bag Face Rug, Wool and Vegetable Dyes
Located in Birmingham, AL
what’s called the “bag face” or the hand knotted decorative front of the chuval. The backing has long
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Pair of Persian Pillows
Located in New York, NY
A first quarter of the 20th century North West Persian bag face pillows with a Kilim flatweave
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Zabihi Collection Southwest Persian Bagface Rug
Located in New York, NY
an early 20th-century southwest Persian bag face rug Measures: 1'9'' x 1'9''.
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Pair of Soumac Rugs
Located in New York, NY
Pair of 19th-century Persian bag face textile rugs each measuring: 1'6'' x 1'8''.
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Handmade Antique Collectible Persian Kurdish Bag Face, 1880s
Located in Bordeaux, FR
Handmade antique collectible Persian Kurdish bag face in chocolate brown field with colorful
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Handmade Antique Collectible Persian Kurdish Bag Face, 1880s
Located in Bordeaux, FR
Handmade antique collectible Persian Kurdish bag face. Chocolate field with white and bright blue
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Handmade Antique Collectible Persian Kurdish Bag Face, 1880s
Located in Bordeaux, FR
Handmade antique collectible Kurdish bag face in geometric design with a chocolate brown field and
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Antique Persian Soumak Tribal Bag Face Oriental Rug, circa 1920
Located in Big Flats, NY
An antique Persian Soumak tribal bag face rug offers wool construction with stylized diamond
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Antique Persian Caucasian Bag Face Oriental Wool Rug Mat Circa 1920
Located in Big Flats, NY
An antique Persian Caucasian bag face oriental rug offers wool construction with repeating diamond
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Antique Jaf Bag Face 0.64m x 0.76m
Located in St. Albans, GB
A fabulous antique bag face, woven by the Jaf tribe of Kurdistan circa 1900, possibly slightly
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Antique Jaf Bag Face 1.09m x 0.67m
Located in St. Albans, GB
A beautiful antique bag face, woven by the Jaf tribe of Kurdistan circa 1900, possibly slightly
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Wonderful Early 20th Century Turkmen Bag Face Rug
Located in Chicago, IL
A wonderful early 20th century Persian Turkmen bag face rug with several geometric medallions woven
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Exceptional Late 19th Century Kurdish Bag Face Rug
Located in Chicago, IL
An exceptional late 19th century Persian Kurdish bag face rug with a wonderful pattern containing
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Wonderful Early 20th Century Turkmen Bag Face Rug
Located in Chicago, IL
A wonderful early 20th century Turkmen bag face rug with a densely woven geometric diamond pattern
Incrediable Antique Kurdish Bag face Oriental Rug, Excellent
Located in Evanston, IL
This is an authentic handmade rug. It was made in Kurdish town circa 1910s or before. The materials are wool pile with cotton foundation. The colors are from vegetable dyes, and the ...
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Exceptional Early 20th Century Kurdish Sumak Bag Face Rug
Located in Chicago, IL
An exceptional early 20th century Persian Kurdish Sumak bag face rug with a wonderful pattern
Antique Kurdish Oriental Wool Bag Face Mat Rug, Circa 1920
Located in Big Flats, NY
An antique Kurdish oriental bag face mat offers wool construction with allover geometric and
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Antique Kurdish Nomadic Tribal Bag Face Oriental Mat, Circa 1920
Located in Big Flats, NY
An antique Kurdish Nomadic Tribal bagface oriental mat offers wool construction with diamond ground having border with repeating stylized medallions, circa 1920 Measures: 30" L x ...
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Antique Persian Shahsevan Sumak Bagface, 19th Century
Located in San Francisco, CA
delicate flowering shrubs are elegantly drawn in the field of this Northwest Persian sumak bag face from
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W 29.53 in L 31.11 in
Antique Sarouk Bag Face - 19th Century Sarouk Bag Face, Antique Rug, Vintage Rug
Located in Sultanahmet, 34
Sarouk Bag Face 19th Century Sarouk Bag Face Size: 75×79 cm 2,46x2,59 In This extraordinary
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Beautiful Antique Little Shahsavand Bag Face Kilim
Located in Saint Ouen, FR
Very nice early 20th century tribal Soumak Kilim, originally made for bag face, with a geometrical
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Nice Little Fine Antique Ghashghai Bag Face Rug
Located in Saint Ouen, FR
Very beautiful little late 19th century tribal rug, originally made for Bah face, with nice design
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Old North Persian Jaf Kurd Bag Face of Diamond Lattice Design
Located in Moreton-in-Marsh, GB
1in x 2ft 9in (94 x 83cm). Old North Persian Jaf Kurd bag face of diamond lattice design with good
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Outstanding Kurdish Piled Bag Face
Located in New York, NY
Outstanding Kurdish Piled Bag Face, Southern Kurdistan, Iran
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W 25.2 in L 42.13 in
Antique North Persian Jaf Kurd Bag Face of Diamond Lattice Design, circa 1900
Located in Moreton-in-Marsh, GB
. Size: 3ft 6in x 2ft 1in (107 x 64cm). Antique North Persian Jaf Kurd bag face of diamond lattice
Antique Kurdish Saddle Bag Face, Northwestern Persia
Located in New York, NY
An antique Kurdish saddle bag face, Northwestern Persia. A natural dyed wool pile in Persian knot
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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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