$4,700
Antique Persian Malayer
Located in WEST HOLLYWOOD, CA
Rug Number 32762 Size 3' 11" X 6' 2" Design Malayer Collection Antique/Vintage Material Wool Texture Pile Weave Origin Iran
Wool
$4,500
Antique Persian Malayer
By Mehraban Rugs
Located in WEST HOLLYWOOD, CA
Rug Number 32760 Size 4' 0" X 7' 2" Design Malayer Collection Antique/Vintage Material Wool Texture Pile Weave Origin Iran
Wool
$5,900
Antique Persian Malayer
Located in WEST HOLLYWOOD, CA
Rug Number 32758 Size 5' 2" X 6' 3" Design Malayer Collection Antique/Vintage Material Wool Texture Flat Weave Origin Iran
Wool
$14,500
Antique Persian Tabriz
By Mehraban Rugs
Located in WEST HOLLYWOOD, CA
Rug Number 32629 Size 7' 6" X 10' 4" Design Tabriz Collection Antique/Vintage Material Wool Texture Pile Weave Origin Iran
Wool
$10,500
Vintage Persian Malayer
By Mehraban Rugs
Located in WEST HOLLYWOOD, CA
Rug Number 32628 Size 6' 9" X 9' 2" Design Malayer Collection Antique/Vintage Material Wool Texture Pile Weave Origin Iran
Wool
$5,800
Antique Persian Malayer
By Mehraban Rugs
Located in WEST HOLLYWOOD, CA
Rug Number 32592 Size 4' 4" X 6' 10" Design Malayer Collection Antique/Vintage Material Wool Texture Flat Weave Origin Iran
Wool
Vintage Senne Carpet Mini
Located in New York, NY
This is a stunning Senne rug measuring 3.6 x 4.8 feet. It features a vibrant central medallion surrounded by intricate floral and geometric motifs in rich shades of red, navy, and iv...
Wool
Antique Sumak Kuba Carpet
Located in New York, NY
Wool Sumak stitch (warp wrapping) on a wool foundation The light slate field shows three large and connected diamonds uniformly enclosing octagons with “Crivelli stars”. Ecru sand bo...
Wool
19th Century Karachoff Kazak Carpet
Located in Chicago, IL
Measures: 5' x 7'5". Keywords: Rug, carpet, textile, Persian, Azeri, Heriz, tribal, Central Asian, Khotan, Samarghand, Samarkand, Chinese, Sultanabad, Saruk Farahan
Wool
Persian Rug Pillow
Located in New York, NY
Pillow made from a 19th-century Persian rug. 16'' square.
Wool, Cotton, Foam
$2,500
Antique Persian Rug
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This exquisite Antique Persian Rug is a work of art, exhibiting extraordinary skill and the highest quality materials. Its timeless beauty and refinement are unrivaled, making it an ...
Wool
$1,500
Persian Heriz Rug
Located in New York, NY
Persian Heriz Scatter Size rug from the 2nd quarter of the 20th century. Measures: 2'10'' x 4'11''.
Wool
$11,200Sale Price|20% Off
Antique Persian Tabriz
Located in West Hollywood, CA
Antique Persian Tabriz Measurement: 10'3"x15'10"
Wool
$4,500
Antique Persian Qum
By Mehraban Rugs
Located in WEST HOLLYWOOD, CA
Boasting a truly magnificent geometric panel design, this Antique Persian Qum is a striking statement piece. This rug features a compartmentalized panels filled with ferns cusped in ...
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
Antique Heriz Carpet - Early 20th Century
Located in Sultanahmet, 34
this rare early 20th century Antique floral design carpet highlights a powerful and rhythmic composition featuring a magnificent centrally positioned layered medallion anchoring an i...
Wool
Antique Persian Mahal Rug
Located in Closter, NJ
The Arak region in central Persia is generally accepted to have produced more large carpets than any other province in that country. During the second half of the nineteenth century,...
Wool, Cotton
Antique Heriz Carpet 3.43m x 2.56m
Located in St. Albans, GB
A fabulous antique Heriz carpet, woven circa 1900. This carpet features a large geometrical medallion on a terracotta field and deep indigo border. Fabulous secondary colours of blue...
Wool
Antique Persian Kurdish Runner
By Mehraban Rugs
Located in WEST HOLLYWOOD, CA
This beguiling Antique Turkish Kurdish Runner is an ivory, beige and caramel blend of colours. It is distinguished by its stunning series of medallions lining up together to create a...
Wool
$5,499
Antique Persian Rug
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This rug is a true masterpiece, crafted with exceptional skill and using only the finest materials. Its intricate patterns and flawless craftsmanship are a testament to the art of ru...
Wool
$6,499
Antique Persian Rug
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This stunning Vintage Oriental rug is a genuine work of art, made with precision and care using only the highest quality materials. The intricate patterns and flawless craftsmanship ...
Wool
Antique Heriz Carpet 3.29m x 2.12m
Located in St. Albans, GB
An exceptional antique Heriz carpet, woven circa 1900. The design features a large geometrical medallion on a rare deep blue field surrounded by an unusual light camel border. Very a...
Wool
Antique Heriz Carpet 2.96m x 2.15m
Located in St. Albans, GB
A beautiful antique Heriz carpet, woven circa 1920. The design features a large geometrical medallion on a rich terracotta field surrounded by a classic deep blue border. Very attrac...
Wool
Antique Heriz Carpet 3.68m x 2.65m
Located in St. Albans, GB
An exceptional antique Heriz carpet, woven circa 1920. The design features a large geometrical medallion on a rich terracotta field surrounded by a classic deep blue border. The desi...
Wool
Antique Heriz Carpet 3.36m x 2.37m
Located in St. Albans, GB
A beautiful antique Heriz carpet, handwoven circa 1920 with a large geometrical medallion on a terracotta field and deep indigo border. Fabulous secondary colours, especially the lar...
Wool
Antique Amritsar /Agra Carpet
Located in Evanston, IL
Knots are typically asymmetrical, and the pile is lush. These carpets are hand-knotted with a lower knot density compared to Persian carpets but maintain exquisite detail.
Wool
Antique Floral Design Carpet - Late 19th Century
Located in Sultanahmet, 34
This rare late 19th century floral design carpet highlights a powerful and rhythmic composition featuring a magnificent large central medallion layout enriched with intricate geometr...
Wool
$2,500
Persian Floral Motif Rug
Located in New York, NY
This Shiraz rug (3.10 x 5.4) exemplifies the artistry and tradition of Persian tribal weaving, featuring a bold central medallion and intricately detailed borders. The dynamic design...
Wool
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 floral patterns and expert craftsmanship. Kashan rugs are renowned for their timeles...
Wool
Antique Lori Carpet 3.01m x 2.11m
Located in St. Albans, GB
A wonderful antique tribal carpet, hand woven by the nomadic Lors tribe circa 1920. The design features a bold graphic design of stylised flowers surrounded by an ivory border. Unusu...
Wool
$11,312Sale Price|20% Off
Antique Distressed Gold Wash Khoy Carpet
Located in Katonah, NY
Many years of enjoyment to come with this hand knotted Persian Khoy carpet made in Persia circa 1920's vintage.
Wool, Cotton
Antique Indian Sharistan Carpet
Located in Closter, NJ
One large sub-group of these carpets, known as Sharistans/Larestans, emulated the patterns of traditional Persian carpets utilizing imported Manchester wool.
Wool, Cotton
Antique Persian Lori Runner
Located in Chicago, IL
An antique Persian Lori runner with asymmetrical multicolored geometric pattern and a striped pattern woven with natural wool.
Wool
19th Century Persian Runner
Located in Chicago, IL
A late 19th century Persian runner with alternating multicolored stripes with all-over paisley design, surrounded by multiple floral borders.
Wool
Antique Persian Mahal Pillow
Located in New York, NY
Pillow made from antique Persian Mahal rug with cotton back. Measures: 13'' x 16''.
Wool, Cotton, Foam
Persian Malayer Rug Pillow
Located in New York, NY
Pillow made from a vintage Persian Malayer rug. Measures: 16'' x 16''.
Wool, Cotton, Foam
Antique Heriz Carpet 3.22m x 2.48m
Located in St. Albans, GB
A fabulous antique Heriz carpet, handwoven circa 1910 with a traditional geometrical design on a terracotta field and deep indigo border. Some interesting design elements that includ...
Wool
$175Sale Price|20% Off
Antique Persian Mahal Pillow
Located in New York, NY
Pillow made from antique Persian Mahal rug with cotton back. Measures: 16'' x 16''.
Wool, Foam, Cotton
Traditional Persian Rug Pillow
Located in New York, NY
Pillowmade from a 19th-century Persian Farahan rug. zipper closure and poly-fill insert provided Measures: 16'' x 22''.
Wool, Cotton, Foam
Antique Heriz Carpet 3.44m x 2.63m
Located in St. Albans, GB
A beautiful antique Heriz carpet, handwoven circa 1910 with a traditional geometrical design on a terracotta field and deep indigo border. A particularly well balanced design with la...
Wool
Persian Kerman Rug Pillow
Located in New York, NY
Pillow made from a 19th century Persian Kerman rug. Fill insert and zipper closure provided Measures: 17" x 17".
Wool, Cotton, Foam
$220Sale Price|20% Off
Persian Kerman Rug Pillow
Located in New York, NY
Pillow made from a 19th century Persian Kerman rug. Fill insert and zipper closure provided Measures: 13" x 14".
Wool, Cotton, Foam
Antique Persian Serab Rug
Located in New York, NY
Antique Persian Serab rug, size: 4'0" x 5'0".
Wool
Antique Floral Design Carpet - Late 19th Century
Located in Sultanahmet, 34
This rare late 19th century antique carpet highlights a powerful and rhythmic composition featuring a magnificent centrally positioned layered medallion anchoring an incredibly compl...
Wool
Antique Floral Design Carpet - Late 19th Century
Located in Sultanahmet, 34
The bold central motifs are masterfully balanced by a sophisticated and complex palette of organic vegetable dyes, featuring deep sky blue accents, soft rose, sage green, and delicat...
Wool
Persian Mahal Rug Pillow
Located in New York, NY
Pillow made from antique 19th century Persian Mahal Sultanabad rug with cotton back. Size: 15" x 18".
Wool, Foam
Late 19th Century Antique Floral Design Carpet
Located in Sultanahmet, 34
The color palette is masterfully balanced featuring a primary luminous ivory-blue canvas contrasted by wide, rich red and dusty blue framing borders that allow vibrant touches of sof...
Wool
$239Sale Price|20% Off
Rustic Persian Rug Pillow
Located in New York, NY
Pillow made from an antique Persian Kurd rug in rustic tones. Measures: 17" x 18".
Wool, Cotton, Foam
Northwest Persian Gallery Runner 1920s
Located in New York, NY
NW Persian
Wool
$8,400Sale Price|20% Off
Antique Persian Kerman Rug
Located in West Hollywood, CA
Antique Persian Kerman Measurement: 11.6" x 17'.
Wool
$249Sale Price|21% Off
Heriz Persian Rug Pillow
Located in New York, NY
Pillow made from a rustic colored Persian Heriz rug. 13'' x 18''
Wool, Cotton, Foam
$1,703Sale Price|20% Off
Antique Oriental Rug, Runner, Orient Carpet
Located in Berlin, DE
Hand knotted. Beautiful pattern. The carpet is in an age-related condition. Partly traces of wear. The images are part of the article description. On request, we clean the ca...
Wool
Large Oriental Tefzet Carpet, circa 1920
Located in Berlin, DE
Large oriental Tefzet carpet, circa 1920. Measures: 250 x 340 cm Wool on cotton. In the red central field, a pattern covering large, different palmette motifs and rosettes of flow...
Wool
Antique Kirman Lavar Carpet 4.18m x 3.10m
Located in St. Albans, GB
A fabulous antique Kirman Lavar carpet, woven circa 1910. The design features a large floral medallion on a deep indigo field and ivory border. Note the numerous birds of paradise th...
Wool
Early 20th Century Persian Mehraban Rug
Located in Chicago, IL
A gorgeous 1920s Persian Mehraban rug with an elegant pattern of botanical motifs. The ground is woven in grey and light brown. Intricate sprays, palmettes, and serrated leaves are e...
Wool
Early 20th Century Persian Serab Rug
Located in Chicago, IL
An exquisite early 20th century Persian Serab runner with a camel wool field. The ground features a repeating sequence of diamond-shaped medallions connected by a central axis. Insid...
Wool
Antique Garden Design Carpet - Late 19th Century
Located in Sultanahmet, 34
This rare late 19th century Antique rug highlights a powerful and rhythmic floral composition featuring a majestic multi lobed central medallion system intricately layered with scrol...
Wool
Antique Garden Design Carpet - Late 19th Century
Located in Sultanahmet, 34
This rare late 19th century Antique rug highlights a powerful and rhythmic floral composition featuring a majestic, multi-lobed central medallion system intricately layered with scro...
Wool
Antique Floral Design Carpet - Late 19th Century
Located in Sultanahmet, 34
This rare late 19th century Antique rug highlights a powerful and rhythmic floral composition featuring a dense and sophisticated all over diamond trellis lattice system anchored wit...
Wool
Early 20th Century Persian Mahal Rug
Located in Chicago, IL
An outstanding early 20th century Persian Mahal rug with a saturated field featuring a stepped medallion. The central diamond is woven with light accents and contains a large flower....
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.
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