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Antique Persian Baluch Prayer Rug, c. 1900
Antique Persian Baluch Prayer Rug, c. 1900

Antique Persian Baluch Prayer Rug, c. 1900

Located in San Francisco, CA

Antique Baluch Prayer Rug, c. 1900 This elegant Baluch prayer rug combines precise drawing with

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Antique 19th Century Persian Persian Rugs

Materials

Wool

Antique Early 20th Century Persian Isfahan Prayer Rug
Antique Early 20th Century Persian Isfahan Prayer Rug

Antique Early 20th Century Persian Isfahan Prayer Rug

Located in Closter, NJ

and lay relatively dormant until the early 20th century. Prayer rugs have directional patterns that

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Early 20th Century Persian Islamic Persian Rugs

Materials

Wool, Cotton

Antique Persian Silk Prayer Mat
Antique Persian Silk Prayer Mat

Antique Persian Silk Prayer Mat

$404Sale Price|83% Off

Antique Persian Silk Prayer Mat

Located in Redding, CT

Antique Persian silk prayer mat. Deep rich magenta tones with creams and blues. Hand knotted and

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Late 20th Century Persian Persian Rugs

Materials

Silk

Antique Persian Kashan Vase Prayer Rug with Art Nouveau Style
Antique Persian Kashan Vase Prayer Rug with Art Nouveau Style

Antique Persian Kashan Vase Prayer Rug with Art Nouveau Style

Located in Dallas, TX

77549, antique Persian Kashan vase prayer rug with Art Nouveau style. Give the look of woven

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Early 20th Century Persian Kashan Persian Rugs

Materials

Wool

Antique Persian Isfahan Mihrab Prayer Carpet
Antique Persian Isfahan Mihrab Prayer Carpet

Antique Persian Isfahan Mihrab Prayer Carpet

Located in New York, NY

Beautiful Persian Isfahan rug with a mihrab pattern in brown and green from the 1st quarter of the

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20th Century Persian Tabriz Persian Rugs

Materials

Wool

Antique Persian Silk Kashan Prayer Rug with Empire Regency Style
Antique Persian Silk Kashan Prayer Rug with Empire Regency Style

Antique Persian Silk Kashan Prayer Rug with Empire Regency Style

Located in Dallas, TX

77269 Antique Persian Silk Kashan Prayer Rug, 04'04 x 06'08. Behold, a vision of paradise! Feast

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Early 20th Century Persian Rococo Persian Rugs

Materials

Silk

Beautiful Antique Shirvan Prayer Rug
Beautiful Antique Shirvan Prayer Rug

Beautiful Antique Shirvan Prayer Rug

Located in Chicago, IL

A beautiful late 19th century antique Persian Shirvan prayer rug with an incredible stylized

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Antique 1880s Azerbaijani Tribal Persian Rugs

Materials

Wool

Zabihi Collection Persian Pictorial Doroksh Prayer Rug
Zabihi Collection Persian Pictorial Doroksh Prayer Rug

Zabihi Collection Persian Pictorial Doroksh Prayer Rug

Located in New York, NY

Fascinating antique Persian Doroksh animal pictorial prayer rug. 4'3'' x 6'1'' Since the mid-19th

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20th Century Persian Tabriz Persian Rugs

Materials

Wool

Zabihi Collection Antique Persian Isfahan Prayer Carpet
Zabihi Collection Antique Persian Isfahan Prayer Carpet

Zabihi Collection Antique Persian Isfahan Prayer Carpet

Located in New York, NY

Beautiful Persian Isfahan rug with a prayer design from the 1st quarter of the 20th century finely

Category

20th Century Persian Tabriz Persian Rugs

Materials

Wool

Antique Baluch Prayer Rug, c. 1900
Antique Baluch Prayer Rug, c. 1900

Antique Baluch Prayer Rug, c. 1900

$1,150Sale Price|20% Off

Antique Baluch Prayer Rug, c. 1900

Located in San Francisco, CA

Baluch Prayer Rug, c. 1900 Additional Information: Dimensions: 2'10" W x 5'0" L Condition

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Antique 19th Century Persian Persian Rugs

Materials

Wool

Antique Baluch prayer rug, Late 19th Century
Antique Baluch prayer rug, Late 19th Century

Antique Baluch prayer rug, Late 19th Century

Located in San Francisco, CA

Antique Baluch prayer rug, Late 19th Century Additional Information: Dimensions: 2'8" W × 4'5" L

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Antique Late 19th Century Persian Persian Rugs

Materials

Wool

Antique Silk Tabriz Prayer Rug, Northwest Persia.
Antique Silk Tabriz Prayer Rug, Northwest Persia.

Antique Silk Tabriz Prayer Rug, Northwest Persia.

Located in Point Richmond, CA

Antique Silk Tabriz Prayer Rug, Northwest Persia. A high quality pictorial and directional design

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Antique 1890s Persian Tabriz Persian Rugs

Materials

Silk

Antique, circa 1910, Handwoven Qashqai Prayer Rug
Antique, circa 1910, Handwoven Qashqai Prayer Rug

Antique, circa 1910, Handwoven Qashqai Prayer Rug

Located in West Hollywood, CA

This antique, circa 1910, Qashqai prayer rug has a field with a golden-yellow field containing a

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Early 20th Century Persian Persian Rugs

Materials

Wool

Antique  Kashkuli Qashqai rug with millefleur prayer design.
Antique  Kashkuli Qashqai rug with millefleur prayer design.

Antique Kashkuli Qashqai rug with millefleur prayer design.

Located in Moreton-In-Marsh, GB

Size: 8ft 6in x 5ft 7in (260 x 170cm). Antique South West Persian Kashkuli Qashqai rug with

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Antique Early 1900s Asian Persian Rugs

Materials

Wool

Antique Persian Tabriz Silk Prayer Rug.4 ft 3 in x 5 ft 6 in
Antique Persian Tabriz Silk Prayer Rug.4 ft 3 in x 5 ft 6 in

Antique Persian Tabriz Silk Prayer Rug.4 ft 3 in x 5 ft 6 in

Located in New York, NY

Beautiful small size antique Persian Tabriz silk prayer rug, country of origin: Persia, date: circa

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Antique Late 19th Century Persian Tabriz Persian Rugs

Materials

Silk

Bobyrug’s Wonderful Rare Antique Silk Tabriz Prayer Rug
Bobyrug’s Wonderful Rare Antique Silk Tabriz Prayer Rug

Bobyrug’s Wonderful Rare Antique Silk Tabriz Prayer Rug

Located in Saint Ouen, FR

Very beautiful and fine late 19th century silk prayer rug, with a beautiful mihrab design and

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Antique Late 19th Century Asian Tabriz Persian Rugs

Materials

Cotton, Silk

Handmade Antique Distressed Afghan Baluch Prayer Oriental Rug, 1880s, 1B219
Handmade Antique Distressed Afghan Baluch Prayer Oriental Rug, 1880s, 1B219

Handmade Antique Distressed Afghan Baluch Prayer Oriental Rug, 1880s, 1B219

Located in Bordeaux, FR

Collectible Afghan prayer Baluch rug with cream field and tribal design on it. This rug is prayer

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Antique Late 19th Century Afghan Persian Rugs

Materials

Wool

Antique Persian Karabagh Prayer Rug, 19th Century
Antique Persian Karabagh Prayer Rug, 19th Century

Antique Persian Karabagh Prayer Rug, 19th Century

Located in San Francisco, CA

Antique Karabagh Prayer Rug, 19th Century Additional Information: Dimensions: 5'9" L x 2'7" W

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Antique 19th Century Caucasian Caucasian Rugs

Materials

Wool

1920's Persian Tabriz Pictorial Garden Carpet with Mihrab Niche
1920's Persian Tabriz Pictorial Garden Carpet with Mihrab Niche

1920's Persian Tabriz Pictorial Garden Carpet with Mihrab Niche

Located in Dallas, TX

61383 Rare Antique Persian Tabriz Pictorial Prayer Rug, 06'03 x 09'07. Woven in the luminous

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Early 20th Century Persian Bohemian Persian Rugs

Materials

Wool

Handmade Antique Persian Kashan Silk Rug 4.1' x 6.2, 1930s - 2B90
Handmade Antique Persian Kashan Silk Rug 4.1' x 6.2, 1930s - 2B90

Handmade Antique Persian Kashan Silk Rug 4.1' x 6.2, 1930s - 2B90

Located in Bordeaux, FR

A masterpiece of Persian weaving, this antique Kashan prayer rug, crafted entirely from lustrous

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Vintage 1930s French Western European Rugs

Materials

Silk

Antique Persian Wool and Silk Prayer Design Kashan Oriental Rug
Antique Persian Wool and Silk Prayer Design Kashan Oriental Rug

Antique Persian Wool and Silk Prayer Design Kashan Oriental Rug

Located in Motley, MN

Antique Persian Wool and Silk Prayer Design Kashan Oriental Rug, 6 ft 8 in x 4 ft 6 in (2.03 m x

Category

Vintage 1930s Persian Rugs

Materials

Wool, Silk

Antique Silk Tabriz Prayer Rug, Northwest Persia
Antique Silk Tabriz Prayer Rug, Northwest Persia

Antique Silk Tabriz Prayer Rug, Northwest Persia

Located in New York, NY

Antique silk Tabriz Prayer rug, Northwest Persia. A high quality pictorial and Directional design

Category

Antique Late 19th Century Persian Tabriz Persian Rugs

Materials

Silk

Antique Persian Silk Prayer Kerman Rug
Antique Persian Silk Prayer Kerman Rug

Antique Persian Silk Prayer Kerman Rug

By Kerman

Located in New York, NY

Antique Persian Kerman Rug, Persia, c. 1900 - This comely antique rug of Kerman origin is

Category

Early 20th Century Persian Persian Rugs

Materials

Silk

Antique Tabriz Persian Prayer Design Rug

Antique Tabriz Persian Prayer Design Rug

Located in New York, NY

detailed motifs and impeccable composition of this outstanding antique Persian rug artfully represent

Category

Antique 19th Century Persian Persian Rugs

Materials

Wool

Haji Jalili Antique Silk Persian Tabriz Prayer Rug
Haji Jalili Antique Silk Persian Tabriz Prayer Rug

Haji Jalili Antique Silk Persian Tabriz Prayer Rug

Located in Dallas, TX

. This antique silk Tabriz prayer rug features two stylized columns and delicate chandelier that Stand

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Antique Late 19th Century Persian Tabriz Persian Rugs

Materials

Silk

Antique Persian Qum Oriental Wool Prayer Rug, 19th C
Antique Persian Qum Oriental Wool Prayer Rug, 19th C

Antique Persian Qum Oriental Wool Prayer Rug, 19th C

Located in Big Flats, NY

An antique Persian Qum oriental prayer rug offers wool construction with temple, design having

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Antique 19th Century Asian Persian Rugs

Materials

Wool

Antique Bandirma Turkish Prayer Rug

Antique Bandirma Turkish Prayer Rug

Located in Lohr, Bavaria, DE

Beautiful antique turkish prayer rug in unusual bold geometric design. Eye catcher if used as wall

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Early 20th Century Turkish Tribal Persian Rugs

Antique Silk Persian Souf Kashan Prayer Carpet
Antique Silk Persian Souf Kashan Prayer Carpet

Antique Silk Persian Souf Kashan Prayer Carpet

Located in New York, NY

breathtaking antique Kashan rug displays a sought-after vase composition executed in Kashan's lavish

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Antique 19th Century Persian Kashan Persian Rugs

Materials

Silk

Antique Kazak Caucasian Wool Prayer Rug C1900
Antique Kazak Caucasian Wool Prayer Rug C1900

Antique Kazak Caucasian Wool Prayer Rug C1900

Located in Big Flats, NY

Antique Kazak Caucasian Wool Prayer Rug C1900 Measures - 36 1/4" x 47" x 1/4"

Category

Early 20th Century Asian Persian Rugs

Materials

Wool

Antique Vase Design Persian Isfahan Prayer Rug. 4 ft 6 in x 7 ft
Antique Vase Design Persian Isfahan Prayer Rug. 4 ft 6 in x 7 ft

Antique Vase Design Persian Isfahan Prayer Rug. 4 ft 6 in x 7 ft

Located in New York, NY

Fine Antique Vase Design Persian Isfahan Prayer Rug. Country of Origin / Rug type: Persian Rug

Category

Early 20th Century Persian Tribal Persian Rugs

Materials

Wool

Antique Baluch Oriental Wool Prayer Rug Circa 1930
Antique Baluch Oriental Wool Prayer Rug Circa 1930

Antique Baluch Oriental Wool Prayer Rug Circa 1930

Located in Big Flats, NY

An antique Persian Baluch oriental prayer rug offers wool construction with stylized temple design

Category

Early 20th Century Asian Persian Rugs

Materials

Wool

Antique Baluch Oriental Wool Prayer Rug Circa 1930
Antique Baluch Oriental Wool Prayer Rug Circa 1930

Antique Baluch Oriental Wool Prayer Rug Circa 1930

Located in Big Flats, NY

An antique Baluch oriental prayer rug offers wool construction with allover stylized lattice

Category

Early 20th Century Asian Persian Rugs

Materials

Wool

Antique Kazak Oriental Wool Prayer Rug Circa 1920
Antique Kazak Oriental Wool Prayer Rug Circa 1920

Antique Kazak Oriental Wool Prayer Rug Circa 1920

Located in Big Flats, NY

An antique Kazak oriental prayer rug offers wool construction with central medallion and geometric

Category

Early 20th Century Asian Persian Rugs

Materials

Wool

Antique Prayer Tree of Life Persian Isfahan Rug. Size: 4 ft. 5 in x 7 ft
Antique Prayer Tree of Life Persian Isfahan Rug. Size: 4 ft. 5 in x 7 ft

Antique Prayer Tree of Life Persian Isfahan Rug. Size: 4 ft. 5 in x 7 ft

Located in New York, NY

Finely woven antique prayer design Persian Isfahan rug, country of origin: Persia, date circa early

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Early 20th Century Persian Other Persian Rugs

Materials

Wool

Rare Pair of Antique Lavar Kerman Persian 'Tree of Life' Prayer Carpets
Rare Pair of Antique Lavar Kerman Persian 'Tree of Life' Prayer Carpets

Rare Pair of Antique Lavar Kerman Persian 'Tree of Life' Prayer Carpets

Located in Ft. Lauderdale, FL

Not often do we find a pair of rugs. These Persian Lavar Kerman prayer rugs of the early or mid

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Mid-20th Century Persian Sarouk Farahan Persian Rugs

Materials

Wool

Antique Baluch Camel Ground Prayer Rug with Tree of Life, circa 1900
Antique Baluch Camel Ground Prayer Rug with Tree of Life, circa 1900

Antique Baluch Camel Ground Prayer Rug with Tree of Life, circa 1900

Located in Moreton-In-Marsh, GB

Antique Baluch camel ground prayer rug with tree of life design that is typical of the Baluch of

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Antique 19th Century Persian Rugs

Materials

Wool

Antique Hand-Knotted Persian Baluch Prayer Rug, 1900
Antique Hand-Knotted Persian Baluch Prayer Rug, 1900

Antique Hand-Knotted Persian Baluch Prayer Rug, 1900

Located in Big Flats, NY

Antique hand-knotted Persian Baluch oriental prayer rug features traditional repeating geometric

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20th Century Persian Chinese and East Asian Rugs

Materials

Wool

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Antique Persian Prayer Rugs For Sale on 1stDibs

An assortment of antique Persian prayer rugs is available at 1stDibs. Each of these unique antique Persian prayer rugs was constructed with extraordinary care, often using fabric, wool and silk. There are all kinds of antique Persian prayer rugs available, from those produced as long ago as the 19th Century to those made as recently as the 20th Century. Antique Persian prayer rugs bearing Rococo hallmark is very popular at 1stDibs.

How Much are Antique Persian Prayer Rugs?

The average selling price for at 1stDibs is $5,400, while they’re typically $750 on the low end and $86,000 highest priced.

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.

Questions About Antique Persian Prayer Rugs
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    There are a few red flags you should look for in determining if you have an antique Persian rug. Firstly, check the fringe. Fringes on a Persian rug form from the end of warp yarns, and won’t be sewn on the back. Also check the colors. They should be crisp, with no bleeding of the dyes. Shop a collection of authentic Persian rugs from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.
  • Nazmiyal
    NazmiyalMarch 23, 2021
    The most expensive antique Persian rug ever sold in auction (so far) is $34,000,000. But the vast majority will cost under $100,000.