$12,500
19th Century Kazak Carpet
Located in Chicago, IL
A 19th century Persian Kazak carpet with three central geometric medallions on a crimson background surrounded by a contrasting green and blue geometric border.
Wool
$7,908Sale Price|20% Off
Antique Distressed Kurdish Carpet
Located in Katonah, NY
:: Allover covered field of diamond shaped panels with trellis outlined vines, each individual panel bearing a boteh and/or floral top view. Main border in a rhythmic meandering blos...
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
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 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 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 Floral Design Carpet - Late 19th Century
Located in Sultanahmet, 34
Rather than being dominated by a single central medallion, the composition is organized around a series of large, interlocking lozenge-shaped forms that create a strong architectural...
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 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
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 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
$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
Persian Rug Pillow
Located in New York, NY
Pillow made from a 19th-century Persian rug. 16'' square.
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
$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
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
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
$11,200Sale Price|20% Off
Antique Persian Tabriz
Located in West Hollywood, CA
Antique Persian Tabriz Measurement: 10'3"x15'10"
Wool
$1,687Sale 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
$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
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 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 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
$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 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
$9,596Sale Price|20% Off
Antique Hand-Knotted Turkish Oushak Oriental Carpet
Located in New York, NY
Antique Turkish Oushak Decorative Oriental Carpet, Room size, with Red Field A gorgeous antique Turkish Oushak carpet, circa 1920, size 13'5 x 10'7. This lovely carpet features mult...
Wool
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
$4,218Sale Price|20% Off
Antique, Fine Orient Rug, Carpet, Hand Knotted
Located in Berlin, DE
High quality, large antique orient rug. Carpet. Hand knotted. Strong natural colors. Beautiful pattern. The carpet is in an age-related condition. The images are part of the a...
Wool
$4,593Sale Price|20% Off
Large Antique Orient Rug, Carpet, Hand Knotted
Located in Berlin, DE
High quality, large antique orient rug. Carpet. Hand knotted. Strong natural colors. Beautiful pattern. The carpet is in an age-related condition. The images are part of the a...
Wool
$5,156Sale Price|20% Off
Large Antique Orient Rug, Carpet, Hand Knotted
Located in Berlin, DE
High quality, large antique orient rug. Carpet. Hand knotted. Strong natural colors. Beautiful pattern. The carpet is in an age-related condition. The images are part of the a...
Wool
$5,531Sale Price|20% Off
Large Antique Orient Rug, Carpet, Hand Knotted
Located in Berlin, DE
High quality, large antique orient rug. Carpet. Hand knotted. Strong natural colors. Beautiful pattern. The carpet is in an age-related condition. Partly traces of wear. The ...
Wool
Persian Malayer Rug Pillow
Located in New York, NY
Pillow made from a vintage Persian Malayer rug. Measures: 16'' x 16''.
Wool, Cotton, Foam
$2,718Sale Price|20% Off
Antique Oriental Rug, Long Runner, Orient Carpet
Located in Berlin, DE
Hand knotted. Beautiful pattern. The carpet is in an age-related condition. Partly traces of wear. Almost 200" inches. The images are part of the article description. On requ...
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
Mid-19th Century Central Asian Ersari Carpet
Located in New York, NY
Mid-19th Century Central Asian Ersari Carpet 4'4" x 8'10"
Wool
Tappeto Persiano Nain Antico, annodato a mano
Located in Foligno, Perugia
Tappeto Persiano Nain Antico/Vintage Uno splendido Nain dell'inizio del secolo. I tappeti Persiani Nain sono conosciuti come uno dei migliori della storica produzione di tappeti Pers...
Wool, Silk
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
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
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
$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
$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
Antique Late 19th Century Floral Design Wool Carpet
Located in Sultanahmet, 34
This rare late 19th century Antique rug highlights a powerful and rhythmic floral composition featuring a sophisticated all-over pattern of oversized palmettes and sweeping botanical...
Wool
Antique Geometric Design Wool Carpet - Late 19th Century
Located in Sultanahmet, 34
This rare late 19th century Antique rug highlights a powerful and rhythmic geometric composition featuring a monumental multi tiered central medallion anchored within a vibrant satur...
Wool
Antique Floral Design Wool Carpet - Late 19th Century
Located in Sultanahmet, 34
The composition features a sophisticated all over floral pattern, characterized by an elegant network of interconnected palmettes, rosettes, and delicate vine scrolls set against a v...
Wool
Antique Late 19th Century Geometric Design Wool Carpet
Located in Sultanahmet, 34
The composition features a sophisticated diamond garden design, characterized by a series of prominent, interconnected diamond shaped medallions arranged in a rhythmic vertical seque...
Wool
Antique Late 19th Century Multi-Color Wool Carpet
Located in Sultanahmet, 34
The design is dominated by a massive, multi-layered central medallion in deep navy blue, featuring a prominent ivory sub-medallion and a central floral rosette. This monumental cente...
Wool
Antique Late 19th Century Floral Design Wool Carpet
Located in Sultanahmet, 34
The rug features a striking central medallion set against a deep terracotta-red field, framed by ivory and soft blue spandrels. The large-scale geometric medallion, rendered in shade...
Wool
Antique Late 19th Century Multi-Color Wool Carpet
Located in Sultanahmet, 34
The design features a classic “all over” arrangement of stylized floral rosettes and geometric stars, densely packed across a deep midnight blue field. The hexagonal central area is ...
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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