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Antique Persian Bag Face

Late 19th Century N.E. Persian Bag-Face Carpet
Late 19th Century N.E. Persian Bag-Face Carpet

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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Late 19th Century Persian Antique Persian Bag Face

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Wool

Galerie Shabab Collection Early 20th Century North West Persian Bag Face
Galerie Shabab Collection Early 20th Century North West Persian Bag Face

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 Tribal Antique Persian Bag Face

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Wool

Early 20th Century Persian Baluch Bag Face Rug
Early 20th Century Persian Baluch Bag Face Rug

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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1920s Persian Tribal Antique Persian Bag Face

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Wool

Extremely Finely Woven Antique Persian Qashqai Bag Face with Medallion
Extremely Finely Woven Antique Persian Qashqai Bag Face with Medallion

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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1870s Persian Tribal Antique Persian Bag Face

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Wool

Antique Persian Jaf Kurd Bag Face 2'10" x 3', Arabesque
Antique Persian Jaf Kurd Bag Face 2'10" x 3', Arabesque

Antique Persian Jaf Kurd Bag Face 2'10" x 3', Arabesque

$2,437Sale Price|25% Off

W 32 in L 36 in

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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Late 19th Century Persian Tribal Antique Persian Bag Face

Materials

Wool

19th Century Persian Shahsavan Tribal Bag Face with Soumak Woven Designs
19th Century Persian Shahsavan Tribal Bag Face with Soumak Woven Designs

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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Late 19th Century Persian Antique Persian Bag Face

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Wool

Early 20th Century Malayer Bag Face
Early 20th Century Malayer Bag Face

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 1900s Persian Malayer Antique Persian Bag Face

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Wool

Early 20th Century Turkman Bag Face Rug
Early 20th Century Turkman Bag Face Rug

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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1920s Persian Tribal Antique Persian Bag Face

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Wool

Early 20th Century Malayer Bag Face Rug
Early 20th Century Malayer Bag Face Rug

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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1920s Persian Malayer Antique Persian Bag Face

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Wool

Early 20th Century Teke Bag Face Rug
Early 20th Century Teke Bag Face Rug

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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1910s Persian Tribal Antique Persian Bag Face

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Wool

Baluch Bag Face Rug, Late 19th Century
Baluch Bag Face Rug, Late 19th Century

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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Late 19th Century Persian Antique Persian Bag Face

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Wool

Early 20th Century Kurdish Bag Face Rug
Early 20th Century Kurdish Bag Face Rug

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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Early 20th Century Persian Tribal Antique Persian Bag Face

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Wool

Nice small bag face antique qashqai rug
Nice small bag face antique qashqai rug

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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Late 19th Century Asian Tribal Antique Persian Bag Face

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Wool

Antique Kurdish Saddle Bag Face with Diamond Medallion Design
Antique Kurdish Saddle Bag Face with Diamond Medallion Design

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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Late 19th Century Persian Malayer Antique Persian Bag Face

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Wool

Wonderful Early 20th Century Juval Bag Face Rug
Wonderful Early 20th Century Juval Bag Face Rug

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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1910s Turkmen Tribal Antique Persian Bag Face

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Wool

Bobyrug’s Wonderful Antique Tribal Ghashghai Bag Face Rug
Bobyrug’s Wonderful Antique Tribal Ghashghai Bag Face Rug

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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19th Century Asian Tribal Antique Persian Bag Face

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Wool

Bobyrug’s Wonderful Antique Distressed Ghashghai Bag Face Rug
Bobyrug’s Wonderful Antique Distressed Ghashghai Bag Face Rug

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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Late 19th Century Asian Tribal Antique Persian Bag Face

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Wool

Antique Turkmen Chuval, or face of the Chuval bag, Afghanistan 1880s
Antique Turkmen Chuval, or face of the Chuval bag, Afghanistan 1880s

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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1880s Afghan Tribal Antique Persian Bag Face

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Wool

Early 20th Century Yamut Rug
Early 20th Century Yamut Rug

Early 20th Century Yamut Rug

$2,200

W 45 in L 30 in

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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Early 1900s Persian Tribal Antique Persian Bag Face

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Wool

1'5"x1'7" Jade Black Antique Bag Face Mat Persian Senneh Hand Knotted Wool Rug
1'5"x1'7" Jade Black Antique Bag Face Mat Persian Senneh Hand Knotted Wool Rug

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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Early 1900s Turkish Medieval Antique Persian Bag Face

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Wool

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Antique Qashqai Bag Face Pillow
Antique Qashqai Bag Face Pillow

Antique Qashqai Bag Face Pillow

Unavailable

H 24 in W 26 in D 8 in

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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Late 19th Century Persian Antique Persian Bag Face

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Wool

Kashki Double  Bag Face
Kashki Double  Bag Face

Kashki Double Bag Face

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W 24.25 in L 92 in

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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Early 20th Century Antique Persian Bag Face

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Wool

Antique Turkoman Soumak Bag Face
Antique Turkoman Soumak Bag Face

Antique Turkoman Soumak Bag Face

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W 21 in L 37 in

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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Late 19th Century Turkish Antique Persian Bag Face

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Wool

Azerbaijan Sumak Bag face with Animals
Azerbaijan Sumak Bag face with Animals

Azerbaijan Sumak Bag face with Animals

Unavailable

W 13.5 in L 15 in

Azerbaijan Sumak Bag face with Animals

Located in New York, NY

Sumak Bag face with Animals, Azerbaijan, Iran

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19th Century Persian Antique Persian Bag Face

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Wool

Antique Khamseh Confederacy Bag Face, Southwestern Iran
Antique Khamseh Confederacy Bag Face, Southwestern Iran

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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Early 1900s Persian Islamic Antique Persian Bag Face

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Wool

Antique Afshar Tribal Bag Face South Persia, 19th Century Mounted Conserved
Antique Afshar Tribal Bag Face South Persia, 19th Century Mounted Conserved

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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1870s Persian Tribal Antique Persian Bag Face

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Wool

Antique Turkmen Lebab Saryk Chuval Bag Face Rug, Wool and Vegetable Dyes
Antique Turkmen Lebab Saryk Chuval Bag Face Rug, Wool and Vegetable Dyes

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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Late 19th Century Turkmen Antique Persian Bag Face

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Wool

Pair of Persian Pillows
Pair of Persian Pillows

Pair of Persian Pillows

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W 24 in L 25 in

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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Early 20th Century Persian Rustic Antique Persian Bag Face

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Wool

Zabihi Collection Southwest Persian Bagface Rug
Zabihi Collection Southwest Persian Bagface Rug

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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Early 20th Century Persian Tribal Antique Persian Bag Face

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Wool

Pair of Soumac Rugs
Pair of Soumac Rugs

Pair of Soumac Rugs

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W 18 in L 20 in

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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Late 19th Century Persian Tribal Antique Persian Bag Face

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Wool

Handmade Antique Collectible Persian Kurdish Bag Face, 1880s
Handmade Antique Collectible Persian Kurdish Bag Face, 1880s

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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Late 19th Century Persian Antique Persian Bag Face

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Wool

Handmade Antique Collectible Persian Kurdish Bag Face, 1880s
Handmade Antique Collectible Persian Kurdish Bag Face, 1880s

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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Late 19th Century Persian Antique Persian Bag Face

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Wool

Handmade Antique Collectible Persian Kurdish Bag Face, 1880s
Handmade Antique Collectible Persian Kurdish Bag Face, 1880s

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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Late 19th Century Persian Antique Persian Bag Face

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Wool

Antique Persian Soumak Tribal Bag Face Oriental Rug, circa 1920
Antique Persian Soumak Tribal Bag Face Oriental Rug, circa 1920

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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Early 20th Century Persian Antique Persian Bag Face

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Wool

Antique Persian Caucasian Bag Face Oriental Wool Rug Mat Circa 1920
Antique Persian Caucasian Bag Face Oriental Wool Rug Mat Circa 1920

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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Early 20th Century Asian Antique Persian Bag Face

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Wool

Antique Jaf Bag Face 0.64m x 0.76m
Antique Jaf Bag Face 0.64m x 0.76m

Antique Jaf Bag Face 0.64m x 0.76m

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W 29.93 in L 25.2 in

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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Early 1900s Antique Persian Bag Face

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Wool

Antique Jaf Bag Face 1.09m x 0.67m
Antique Jaf Bag Face 1.09m x 0.67m

Antique Jaf Bag Face 1.09m x 0.67m

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W 26.38 in L 42.92 in

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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Early 1900s Antique Persian Bag Face

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Wool

Wonderful Early 20th Century Turkmen Bag Face Rug
Wonderful Early 20th Century Turkmen Bag Face Rug

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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Early 20th Century Afghan Tribal Antique Persian Bag Face

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Wool

Exceptional Late 19th Century Kurdish Bag Face Rug
Exceptional Late 19th Century Kurdish Bag Face Rug

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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1880s Persian Kazak Antique Persian Bag Face

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Wool

Wonderful Early 20th Century Turkmen Bag Face Rug
Wonderful Early 20th Century Turkmen Bag Face Rug

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

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Early 20th Century Persian Tribal Antique Persian Bag Face

Incrediable Antique Kurdish Bag face Oriental Rug, Excellent
Incrediable Antique Kurdish Bag face Oriental Rug, Excellent

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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Early 20th Century Persian Tribal Antique Persian Bag Face

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Wool

Exceptional Early 20th Century Kurdish Sumak Bag Face Rug
Exceptional Early 20th Century Kurdish Sumak Bag Face Rug

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

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1920s Persian Sumak Antique Persian Bag Face

Antique Kurdish Oriental Wool Bag Face Mat Rug, Circa 1920
Antique Kurdish Oriental Wool Bag Face Mat Rug, Circa 1920

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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Early 20th Century Asian Antique Persian Bag Face

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Wool

Antique Kurdish Nomadic Tribal Bag Face Oriental Mat, Circa 1920
Antique Kurdish Nomadic Tribal Bag Face Oriental Mat, Circa 1920

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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Early 20th Century Asian Antique Persian Bag Face

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Wool

Antique Persian Shahsevan Sumak Bagface, 19th Century
Antique Persian Shahsevan Sumak Bagface, 19th Century

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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19th Century Persian Antique Persian Bag Face

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Wool

Beautiful Antique Little Shahsavand Bag Face Kilim
Beautiful Antique Little Shahsavand Bag Face Kilim

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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Early 20th Century Asian Kilim Antique Persian Bag Face

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Wool

Nice Little Fine Antique Ghashghai Bag Face Rug
Nice Little Fine Antique Ghashghai Bag Face Rug

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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Late 19th Century Asian Tribal Antique Persian Bag Face

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Wool

Old North Persian Jaf Kurd Bag Face of Diamond Lattice Design
Old North Persian Jaf Kurd Bag Face of Diamond Lattice Design

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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Early 20th Century Persian Antique Persian Bag Face

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Wool

Outstanding Kurdish Piled Bag Face
Outstanding Kurdish Piled Bag Face

Outstanding Kurdish Piled Bag Face

Located in New York, NY

Outstanding Kurdish Piled Bag Face, Southern Kurdistan, Iran

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19th Century Persian Antique Persian Bag Face

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Wool

Antique Kurdish Saddle Bag Face, Northwestern Persia
Antique Kurdish Saddle Bag Face, Northwestern Persia

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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Early 1900s Persian Islamic Antique Persian Bag Face

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Wool

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Antique Persian Bag Face For Sale on 1stDibs

At 1stDibs, there are many versions of the ideal antique Persian bag face for your home. Each antique Persian bag face for sale was constructed with extraordinary care, often using fabric and wool. There are many kinds of the antique Persian bag face you’re looking for, from those produced as long ago as the 19th Century to those made as recently as the 20th Century. An antique Persian bag face is a generally popular piece of furniture, but those created in styles are sought with frequency.

How Much is a Antique Persian Bag Face?

Prices for an antique Persian bag face start at $415 and top out at $6,500 with the average selling for $930.

Finding the Right Persian-rugs for You

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.