Antique Floral Design Hand Knotted Carpet - Late 19th Century
Located in Sultanahmet, 34
This rare late 19th century Antique regional workshop rug highlights a powerful and rhythmic composition featuring a magnificent, centrally positioned multi-tiered floral medallion a...
Wool
Floral Design Hand Knotted Antique Carpet - Late 19th Century
Located in Sultanahmet, 34
This rare late 19th century Antique regional workshop rug highlights a powerful and rhythmic composition featuring a magnificent, centrally positioned multi-tiered floral medallion a...
Wool
$239Sale Price|20% Off
Antique Persian Kashan Rug Pillow
Located in New York, NY
Pillow made from a Mohtasham Kashan rug. Measures: 20'' x 20''.
Wool, Cotton, Foam
Antique Heriz Carpet, Wool, Geometric Design, Terracotta & Blue, 1920
Located in St. Albans, GB
A fabulous antique Heriz carpet, woven circa 1920. The design features a large geometrical medallion on a soft terracotta field surrounded by a classic deep blue border. Very attract...
Wool
Early 20th Century Persian Shirvan Rug
Located in Chicago, IL
An outstanding early 20th century Persian Shriven rug with three large stylized floral medallions living amidst a field with the most wonderful stylized flower, leaves, and goats. T...
Wool
Zabihi Collection Antique Persian Mahal Pillow
Located in New York, NY
Pillow made from antique Persian Mahal rug with cotton back. Measures: 17'' x 22''.
Wool, Cotton, Foam
Early 20th Century Persian Baluch Rug
Located in Chicago, IL
This petite early 20th-century Persian Baluch rug is a striking example of tribal craftsmanship, woven by the Baluch people, a semi-nomadic group native to the border regions of east...
Wool
Antique Tribal 19th Century Rustic Turkish Angora Oushak Carpet
Located in New York, NY
The rustic red ground of this antique 19th century Turkish Angora Oushak carpet works have a truly captivating allover tribal rug design. There is a central organizing axis and two m...
Wool
Zabihi Collection Persian Tabriz Paisley Rug
Located in New York, NY
an early 20th Century Persian Tabriz Rug with a repetitive small paisley design on a light color field. accents in light blue and red Details rug no. 9191 size 4' 9" x 7' 10" (145 x...
Wool
Doris Leslie Blau Antique Allover Light Beige Carpet - c. 1920 Afshar
Located in New York, NY
This vintage Persian Afshar carpet, woven in the 1930s, exemplifies the artistry and cultural heritage of the Afshar tribes of southeastern Iran.
Wool
Early 20th Century Persian Kazak Rug
Located in Chicago, IL
This exquisite early 20th-century Persian Azerbaijani Kazak rug is a true gem, woven with a dynamic tribal pattern that captures the spirit of the Kazak people. The field is alive wi...
Wool
Antique 1900s Persian Baluch Geometric Runner Rug
Located in Los Angeles, US
This striking antique Baluch runner, dating to circa 1900, features a highly organized allover geometric composition characteristic of traditional tribal weaving. Measuring approxima...
Wool
Antique Dark Blue 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 directional array of elegant botanical sprays flowering trees and decorative...
Wool
Antique Blue Floral Design Wool 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 central medallion system beautifully integrated with intricate, flo...
Wool
Antique Late 19th Century Yellow Floral Design Wool Carpet
Located in Sultanahmet, 34
This rare late 19th century Antique rug highlights a powerful and rhythmic geometric composition featuring a vibrant sequence of multi-lobed medallions arranged in a precise diamond ...
Wool
Zabihi Collection Persian Square Mini Rug
Located in New York, NY
an early 20th Century Persian Fereghan mini square size rug 22'' x 28''
Wool
Persian Rug with Simple Geometric Design
Located in Vancouver, British Columbia
Warm tone, vintage Persian rug with diamond shaped design.
Wool
Antique Early 20th Century Northwest Persian Rug
Located in Closter, NJ
The geographical region of Northwest Persia with its’ cities and villages was at the forefront of the large-scale export of rugs and carpets in the late 19th century. The merchants ...
Wool, Cotton
$250Sale Price|21% Off
Mohtasham Medallion Persian Rug Pillow
Located in New York, NY
Pillow made from a 19th century Mohtasham Kashan rug. 19'' x 20''
Wool, Cotton, Foam
20h Century Persian Senna Rug
Located in Berlin, DE
Antique Senna rug, circa 1900. (Y-46).
Wool
Antique Northwest Persian Runner, 19th Century
Located in Dublin, NH
Antique Northwest Persian Runner Rug, 19th Century Additional information: Dimensions: 3'9" W x 10'5" L Origin: Northwest Persia, Azerbaijan Period: 19th Century (2nd Quarter) Rug I...
Wool
Early 20th Century Persian Shirvan Rug
Located in Chicago, IL
A stunning early 20th century Persian Shriven rug with three large stylized floral diamond medallions living amidst a field of more stylized flowers, and surrounded by an incredible ...
Wool
Doris Leslie Blau Malayer Antique Floral Cream Beige Carpet - c. 1920
Located in New York, NY
This exquisite Persian Malayer carpet, woven in the 1920s, embodies the refined artistry and timeless elegance of village weaving traditions from Western Persia.
Wool
1880s Traditional Beige Background Antique Medallion Handknotted Silk Carpet Rug
Located in New York, NY
19th Century Silk Carpet A striking antique ivory and beige hand-knotted in silk around 1850. This one-of-a-kind piece showcases an open field medallion across an ivory and beig...
Silk
Early 20th Century Persian Kazak Rug
Located in Chicago, IL
An incredible early 20th century Persian Kazak rug with three central medallions each with an endless knot pattern surrounded by stylized floral patterns, and all surrounded by a com...
Wool
Zabihi Collection Narrow Persian Kashan Runner
Located in New York, NY
An early 20th Century traditional narrow Persian Kashan runner Measures: 2'3'' x 12'10''.
Wool
Early 20th Century Persian Karabak Rug
Located in Chicago, IL
A stunning and rare early 20th century Persian Karabak rug with the most beautiful pattern of floral medallions woven in crimson, cream, indigo, and pink, and set against a dark indi...
Wool
Zabihi Collection Whimsical Vintage Persian Gabbeh Rug
Located in New York, NY
An early 20th-century whimsical floral persian gabbeh rug rug no. j4899 size 2'8" x 3'9''
Wool
Late 19th Century Persian Kuba Runner
Located in Chicago, IL
A stunning late 19th century Persian Kuba runner with the most beautiful all-over paisley pattern woven in myriad colors including indigo, crimson, yellow, green, and brown wool, sur...
Wool
Late 19th Century Persian Shirvan Rug
Located in Chicago, IL
A striking and memorable late 19th century Persian Shirvan rug with the most wonderful field with repeated stylized flowers surrounding a central medallion with more stylized flowers...
Wool
11x19 Antique Geometric Turkish Sultanabad Rug Fine Weave Carpet 323cmx582cm
Located in New York, NY
This magnificent Antique Sultanabad rug, woven circa 1880, showcases a beautifully balanced allover geometric floral pattern centered by a striking diamond medallion. Its rich brick-...
Wool
Antique 19th Century Large Carpet Tabriz Rug wool hand knotted
Located in Berlin, DE
Rare, large Tabriz carpet. Size: 380 cm x 300 cm.
Wool
$215Sale Price|20% Off
Antique Persian Serab Bolster Rug Pillow
Located in New York, NY
Pillow made from a border of an early 20th century Persian Serab rug. 11'' x 19''
Wool, Cotton, Foam
$919Sale Price|20% Off
Traditional vintage rug wool hand knotted semi antique carpet
Located in Lohr, Bavaria, DE
STUNNING RUG WITH VIBRANT COLORS: THIS BEAUTIFUL MEDIUM SIZE RUG WAS KNOTTED USING FINE WOOL AND NATURAL DYES. THIS GIVES THE CARPET A DECORATIVE LOOK. Pile: Wool Warp: Cotton Styl...
Wool
1900s Colorful Antique Geometric Tribal Northwest Quchan Kordi Small Carpet
Located in New York, NY
Early 20th Century N.E. Quchan Kordi Carpet 5'4'' x 7'8'' - 163 x 234 Antique Quchan – Kordi Small Scatter Size Wool Multicolor Rug, Circa Date: 1900s. This exceptional example of ...
Wool
Zabihi Collection Persian Bakhtiari Willow Tree Rug
Located in New York, NY
a 2nd quarter of the 20th century Persian Bakhtiari rug featuring a tree of life design on a navy field Details rug no. j4399 size 5' x 6' 6" (152 x 198 cm)
Wool
Antique Persian Qashqai Rug 4’0” x 6’6”
Located in New York, NY
Antique Persian Qashqai Rug 4’0” x 6’6”. The best SW Persian, Fars Province nomadic rugs, mostly in scatter formats. Geometric Gabbehs, lion rugs, adapted Persian curvilinear styles....
Wool
Early 20th Century Persian Ersari Runner
Located in Chicago, IL
An early 20th century Persian Ersari runner with a brilliant alternating multicolored zigzag diamond pattern surrounded by a simple contrasting border.
Wool
Zabihi Collection Oversize Antique Persian Tabriz Rug
Located in New York, NY
A stunning Late 19th century Persian Tabriz Rug in predominantly blues, with accents in cream and khaki Details rug no. 10797 size 14' 1" x 19' 7" (429 x 597 cm)
Wool
Antique Persian Malayer Rug, circa 1900
Located in Secaucus, NJ
Antique Persian Malayer rug, circa 1900. Antique rugs from Malayer, east of Hamadan, could be considered top quality Hamadan’s and they share similar structural aspects. This lovely ...
Wool
1900s Antique Small Geometric Baluch Turkmen Tekke Knotted Wool Ensi Carpet
Located in New York, NY
Late 19th Century Turkmen Tekke Ensi Carpet ( 4' 1'' x 4' 6'' - 125 x 137 cm )
Wool
Zabihi Collection Blue Green Persian Malayer Rug
Located in New York, NY
Room size 1930s Persian Malayer Rug. Blue, green beige, sand, khaki Measures 10'4'' x 13'7''.
Wool
Early 20th Century Persian Qazvin Kilim Runner
Located in Chicago, IL
An early 20th century Persian Qazvin Kilim runner with all-over multicolored geometric crisscrossing diamond pattern surrounded by multiple contrasting borders.
Wool
Doris Leslie Blau Meshad Antique Allover Floral Soft Beige Carpet - c. 1880
Located in New York, NY
This elegant Persian Meshad carpet from the late 19th century embodies the grandeur and artistry for which Meshad weavings are renowned.
Wool
Antique Persian Sarouk Mohajeran Rug, C-1920
Located in Evanston, IL
Antique carpets produced in Sarouk feature classic curvilinear vine scrolls and opulent arabesques as well as local bouquet-filled designs that represent the diversity of regional ca...
Wool
Antique Anatolian Konya Prayer Bridge / Carpet from circa 1920
Located in Berlin, DE
Antique Anatolian Konya prayer bridge / carpet from circa 1920 Anatolian double niche carpet. Red background, stepped mihrab is crowned by a beautiful, rich yellow niche and a pan...
Wool
$10,079Sale Price|20% Off
1920's Caucasian Karabakh Carpet with Modern Style
Located in Dallas, TX
77018 Antique Caucasian Karabagh Rug, 06'07 x 19'00. This hand-knotted wool antique Caucasian Karabagh rug is an exquisite representation of the region’s rich artistic heritage, meti...
Wool
Early 20th Century Persian Kelardasht Kilim Runner
Located in Chicago, IL
An early 20th century Persian Kelardasht Kilim runner with zigzag woven pattern surrounded by a complementary border.
Wool
Doris Leslie Blau Antique Tabriz Floral Medallion Warm Tan Carpet - c. 1900
Located in New York, NY
This charming early 20th-century Persian Tabriz carpet, measuring 3′7″ × 5′0″, offers a delightful blend of warm color tones and refined botanical design.
Wool
Zabihi Collection Brown Persian Tabriz Pictorial Horse Rug
Located in New York, NY
An early 20th Century Persian Tabriz rug with a Persian man riding on his horse. 4' x 5'8''
Wool
Doris Leslie Blau Antique Malayer Floral Allover Classic Taupe Carpet - c. 1900
Located in New York, NY
This piece is an antique Malayer Persian rug. This antique Malayer carpet, woven in Persia at the turn of the 20th century, reflects the region's celebrated artistry and finely detai...
Wool
Zabihi Collection Persian Mohtasham Kashan Pillow
Located in New York, NY
Pillow made from a 19th century Mohtasham Kashan rug zipper closure and poly fill insert provided 20'' x 20''
Wool, Cotton, Foam
Antique Geometric Design Hand Woven Wool Carpet - Late 19th Century
Located in Sultanahmet, 34
this rare late 19th century Antique tribal kilim highlights a powerful and rhythmic composition featuring a large-scale interlocking diamond lattice system running vertically down a ...
Wool
$2,500Sale Price|28% Off
Zabihi Collection Antique Persian Tabriz Accent Rug
Located in New York, NY
1st quarter of the 20th century Persian Tabriz rug with a traditional medallion and border design in autumn colors Measures: 4'7'' x 6'.
Wool
Early 20th Century Persian Turkmen Teke Rug
Located in Chicago, IL
A beautiful early 20th century Persian Turkmen Take rug with all-over styled floral medallions woven in orange and white, crimson, and indigo, and set against a cranberry background....
Wool
$6,000Sale Price|20% Off
Antique Persian Farahan Rug 4’4" x 6’5"
Located in New York, NY
Antique Persian Farahan Rug 4’4" x 6’5". The scatter and room size pieces made in the Arak/Sultanabad area, between 1880 and 1910, with firm and leathery well-woven textures, and str...
Wool
Zabihi Collection Worn Persian Kerman Rug Pillow
Located in New York, NY
Pillow made from a 19th-century worn Persian Kerman rug . Fill insert and zipper closure provided Measures: 15" x 18".
Wool, Cotton, Foam
Late 19th Century Antique Geometric Design Hand Woven Wool Carpet
Located in Sultanahmet, 34
This rare late 19th century Antique tribal bag face highlights a powerful and rhythmic geometric composition featuring a vertical grid of stylized botanical motifs and traditional tr...
Wool
Antique Persian Malayer Runner, Allover Herati, c. 1900
Located in New York, NY
This piece is an antique Malayer Persian rug. This impressive Antique Persian Malayer rug, dating from the turn of the 20th century, exemplifies the refined artistry and meticulous c...
Wool
Antique Floral and 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
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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