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
Antique 19th Century Persian Persian Rugs
Wool
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
Wool
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
Wool, Cotton
$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
Silk
Antique Shirvan Persian Runner Rug, Polychromatic Prayer Design - Rug & Kilim
Located in Long Island City, NY
Hand-knotted in wool circa 1880-1890, this 4x6 antique Shirvan runner rug is a remarkable piece
Wool
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
Wool
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
Wool
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
Silk
Beautiful Antique Shirvan Prayer Rug
Located in Chicago, IL
A beautiful late 19th century antique Persian Shirvan prayer rug with an incredible stylized
Wool
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
Wool
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
Wool
$7,234Sale Price|20% Off
Handmade Antique Persian Style Isfahan Prayer Rug 4.6' x 6.8', 1900s - 1D85
Located in Bordeaux, FR
Handmade Antique Persian Style Isfahan Prayer Rug 4.6’ x 6.8’, 1900s, Good Condition, Wool Bring
Silk
$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
Wool
$15,433Sale Price|20% Off
Handmade Antique Persian Style Tabriz Prayer Silk Rug 3.8' x 5', 1880s - 1D84
Located in Bordeaux, FR
Handmade Antique Persian Style Tabriz Prayer Silk Rug 3.8’ x 5’, 1880s Add a touch of elegance and
Silk
$10,610Sale Price|20% Off
Handmade Antique Persian Style Tabriz Prayer Silk Rug 4' x 5.2', 1900s - 1D83
Located in Bordeaux, FR
This Handmade Antique Persian Style Tabriz Prayer Silk Rug is a rare and valuable piece of history
Silk
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
Wool
$9,596Sale Price|20% Off
Antique Persian Lavar Meditation Rug, in Small Size, with Prayer Arch and Vases
Located in New York, NY
An antique Persian Lavar Kerman oriental rug, size 8'4 x 5'0, circa 1906. This antique hand-knotted
Wool
$16,000Sale Price|38% Off
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
Silk
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
Wool
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
Wool
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
Silk
Vintage Baluch Prayer Rug - 20th Century Baluch Rug, Antique Rug, Vintage Rug
Located in Sultanahmet, 34
Vintage Baluch Prayer Rug 20th Century Baluch Rug 90x112cm 2,95x3,67 Ft The colors used in these
Wool
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
Cotton, Silk
1880s Ivory FloralVase Prayer Persian Moud Meditation Carpet 3'8"x5'10" Wool Rug
Located in New York, NY
19th Century N.E. Persian Moud Meditation Carpet ( 3'8" x 5'10" - 112 x 178 ) Antique Moud Small
Wool
Antique Baluch Prayer Rug, Late 19th Century, 2'11" × 5'9"
Located in San Francisco, CA
Condition: Excellent Rug ID: 26561
Wool
$1,374Sale Price|50% Off
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
Wool
Antique Belouch Prayer Rug with Architectural Motifs in Indigo, Camel & Ivory
Located in New York, NY
This striking antique Belouch rug features a rare and highly evocative architectural prayer-niche
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
Wool
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
Wool
Antique Kerman Pictorial Rug Lion & King Darius Achaemenid Mythological Tapestry
Located in Dallas, TX
the twilight of the 19th century, this hand-knotted wool antique Persian Kerman prayer rug offers a
Wool
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
Wool
Antique 1920s Persian Kashan Prayer Rug Mihrab Motif 4.4' x 6.6' - 1C1222
Located in Bordeaux, FR
This magnificent antique Persian Kashan prayer rug, dating from the 1920s, is a masterpiece of
Wool
Antique Turkish Prayer Area Rug in Tree of Life Design in Ivory, Red, Navy
Located in Barrington, IL
This exquisite antique Anatolian village prayer rug features a refined “Tree of Life” composition
Wool
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
Silk
Unavailable|$7,500
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
Wool, Silk
Unavailable|$26,000
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
Silk
Unavailable|$12,000
Antique Islamic Prayer Rug 'Sajjadah', Kashan, Persia, Early 20th Century
Located in New York, NY
Antique Islamic Prayer rug (Sajjadah), Kashan, Persia, early 20th century. A fine natural dyed
Wool
Distressed Antique Persian Kashan Mille-Fleurs Prayer Rug with Art Nouveau Style
Located in Dallas, TX
77461, distressed antique Persian Kashan Mille-fleurs prayer rug with Art Nouveau style 04'06 x
Wool
Sold|$86,000
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
Silk
Sold|$14,500
Antique Tabriz Persian Prayer Design Rug
Located in New York, NY
detailed motifs and impeccable composition of this outstanding antique Persian rug artfully represent
Wool
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
Silk
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
Wool
Sold|$2,000
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
Silk Ghom Persian Rug Silk Persian Ghom Rug Prayer Rug Runner Meditation Rug
Located in New York, NY
Immaculate rare signed Persian silk Ghom Gum rug fine runner carpet pure silk red Size 2'6
Silk
Sold|$18,000
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
Silk
1920s Blue Green Floral Antique Persian Tabriz Silk Rug 2'5"x3'8" Prayer Carpet
Located in New York, NY
Antique Persian Tabriz silk rug, Size: 2'5" x 3'8". Antique Tabriz - Silk Small Scatter Size Wool
Silk
Antique Kirman Tree of Life or Garden Persian Oriental Prayer Rug, circa 1910
Located in Big Flats, NY
Antique finely woven Kirman Persian oriental prayer rug features traditional garden or tree of life
Wool
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"
Wool
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
Wool
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
Wool
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
Wool
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
Wool
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
Wool
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
Wool
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
Wool
Antique Handmade Wool Geometric Orange Red Turkish Prayer Rug Mat Carpet 6’ x 4’
Located in Dayton, OH
Antique Turkish wool prayer rug in shades of orange, yellow, and red. Measures 69” x 51” / 5.75’ x
Wool
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
Wool
Antique NE Persian Tribal Hand Woven Wool Geometric Baluch Tent Prayer Rug Mat
Located in Dayton, OH
Red & Blue hand Woven wool prayer rug. Features a diamond geometric field with framed in
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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