Antique Pictorial Qum Rug - 19th Century Pictorial Qum Rug, Vintage Rug
Located in Sultanahmet, 34
19th Century Pictorial Qum Rug This extraordinary carpet will fascinate you with its illustrated design and vibrant colors that reflect the rich history and craftsmanship of the per...
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Antique Heriz Pictorial Room Size Rug
Located in New York, NY
An early 20th Century Persian Heriz rug with a pictorial garden box all over pattern in rustic brown, camel, ivory, pink, and green accent colors Measures: 9'10'' x 12'7''.
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Baktiary Antique Pattern Rug in Pictorial Collage
Located in New York, NY
ref C05619
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Antique Pictorial Rug - Late 19th Century Hand Knotted Wool Rug
Located in Sultanahmet, 34
The color palette is masterfully balanced, featuring a primary midnight indigo and ivory cream ground that serves as a dramatic canvas for high contrast shifts of madder red, turquoi...
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Zabihi Collection Antique Turkish Anatolian Swan Pictorial Rug
Located in New York, NY
An accent-size Turkish Anatolian rug with floating swans on a soft brown camel color ground Details rug no. j3542 size 4' x 5' 9" (122 x 175 cm)
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Antique Natural Dyed Pictorial Rug - Handmade Rug, Late 19th Century
Located in Sultanahmet, 34
The color palette is masterfully balanced, featuring a primary goldentan ground that serves as a dramatic canvas for high-contrast shifts of sapphire blue, madder red, and soft fores...
Wool, Silk
Antique Pictorial Esfahan Rug - Late of 19th Century Picturial Esfahan Rug
Located in Sultanahmet, 34
Antique Pictorial Esfahan Rug Late of 19th Century Picturial Esfahan Rug in Perfect Condition Size : 110 x 164 cm This extraordinary carpet will fascinate you with its intricate des...
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Late 19th Century Pictorial Floral and Animal Design Antique Wool Rug
Located in Sultanahmet, 34
The design presents a lush garden and landscape scene, filled with flowering trees, delicate plants, birds, and animals, set against a light ground. The composition evokes a poetic v...
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Zabihi Collection Pictorial Antique Directional Room Size Rug, 9'10'' x 12'3''
Located in New York, NY
An early 20th-century pictorial animal room size carpet with a 1 way directional motif Measures: 9'10'' x 12'3''
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Doris Leslie Blau Antique Kirman Soft Beige Rug - c. 1870 Pictorial Biblical
Located in New York, NY
This exquisite 19th-century Persian Kirman rug from the 1870s presents a rare pictorial biblical narrative masterfully handwoven in wool.
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1920s Antique Deep Blue Field Pictorial "Shan Shui" Knotted Chinese Peking Rug
Located in New York, NY
This circa-1925 hand-knotted wool Antique Chinese Peking rug (6' 1" x 8' 8") features a deep blue field with a pictorial "Shan Shui" landscape design, incorporating cranes, trees, an...
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1920s Rare Pictorial Design With Rich Color Palette Scenic Antique Kashan Rug
Located in New York, NY
Early 20th Century Scenic Kashan Rug ( 2'2'' x 3'8'' - 66 x 111 ) Bring timeless artistry into your collection with this Early 20th Century Scenic Kashan Rug, an exceptional exampl...
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1920s Fine Green Small Pictorial Garden of Paradise Antique Floral Kerman Rug
Located in New York, NY
Early 20th Century Kirman Carpet 4'10" x 7'9" - 147 x 236 Antique Kerman Small Scatter Size Wool Green Rug, Circa Date: 1920s. This piece exemplifies the finest weaving traditions ...
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1920s Small Navy Scene Pictorial Vase Antique Chinese Peking Knotted Wool Rug
Located in New York, NY
This antique rug is an Art Deco-style Chinese Peking piece from circa 1920. It is characterized by its sophisticated "blue and white" aesthetic, which was the most popular color comb...
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Antique Karabagh Handmade Pictorial Designed Red Wool Runner
Located in Norwalk, CT
This Persian runner has a brown frame and multicolor accents that feature an all-over pictorial design.
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1875s Antique Red Tapestry Scene Pictorial Medieval Romance European Flat Weave
Located in New York, NY
1875 Antique Red Tapestry Europe Flat Weave( 7' x 8' 9" 213 x 267 ) Antique Red Tapestry Europe Flat Weave, Country of Origin: Continental, Circa Date: 1875. This exquisite piece...
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Rug & Kilim’s Antique Persian Style Rug In Red, Blue & Gold Pictorials
By Rug & Kilim
Located in Long Island City, NY
This 8x10 rug is a new addition to the Burano Collection by Rug & Kilim. Hand-knotted in a special blend of Ghazni wool, its design is inspired by antique Persian rugs, reimagined in...
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Rug & Kilim’s Antique Persian Style Rug In Red, Blue & Gold Pictorials
By Rug & Kilim
Located in Long Island City, NY
This 8x10 rug is a new addition to the Burano Collection by Rug & Kilim. Hand-knotted in a special blend of Ghazni wool, its design is inspired by antique Persian rugs, reimagined in...
Wool
Rug & Kilim’s Antique Persian Style Rug In Red, Blue & Gold Pictorials
By Rug & Kilim
Located in Long Island City, NY
This 8x10 rug is a new addition to the Burano Collection by Rug & Kilim. Hand-knotted in a special blend of Ghazni wool, its design is inspired by antique Persian rugs, reimagined in...
Wool
Antique Tabriz Persian Rug with Vivid and Dramatic Pictorials - Rug & Kilim
Located in Long Island City, NY
Hand knotted in wool and originating from the Tabriz region circa 1890-1900, this antique Persian rug employs a dramatic, intricate series of patterns unlike almost anything in our c...
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Handmade Antique Persian Kashan Pictorial Rug 4.1' x 7.2, 1920s - 2B87
Located in Bordeaux, FR
This rare and captivating antique Persian Kashan rug, hand-knotted in the 1920s, is a remarkable work of art that deviates from the traditional floral medallion style of Kashan.
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Antique Ningxia Pictorial Rug, Handwoven Wool Pile, Scenic Landscape, 4' x 7'
Located in Barrington, IL
This beautiful antique Ningxia rug from late 19th-century Western China captures a tranquil, painterly landscape scene, rich in cultural symbolism and timeless artistry. Woven in the...
Wool, Cotton
Early 20th Century Antique Persian Pictorial Tabriz Rug
Located in Louisville, KY
An antique Persian pictorial Tabriz rug, circa 1900.
Wool
Rare Antique Pictorial Kashgai Lion Rug
Located in Aspen, CO
Early Kashgai or Lori pictorial. South Persian origin. The lions are the guardian of Persepolis. In the Fars district, circa last quarter of the 19th century. Wool on wool foundation.
Wool
Antique Pictorial Tabriz
Located in Aspen, CO
This is a wonderful pictorial Tabriz rug, woven in 1910, depicting the entrance to the Garden of Paradise. This drawing comes from ancient manuscripts. The rug is in perfect conditio...
Wool
Antique Pictorial Tabriz with Animals
Located in Aspen, CO
Fine quality, early 17th century design. Lattice background on ivory field. Persian tiles from 10th to 17th used this motif.
Wool
Antique Persian Pictorial Rug
Located in New York, NY
One of a kind mid-20th century highly decorative caliber Pictorial Persian Malayer rug.
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Antique Persian Pictorial Rug
Located in New York, NY
This is a classic early 20th century Persian Pictorial. A Meshad carpet featuring a pictorial scene set on a raspberry gound.
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Pictorial Antique Persian Bidjar Rug
Located in New York, NY
An antique Persian Bidjar pictorial rug with cool animal figures spotted near the border.
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Antique Persian Khorassan Pictorial Rug
Located in New York, NY
An antique Persian Khorassan carpet from the turn of the 20th century depicting a pictorial design of a Persian hunting ground.
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Antique Persian Teheran Pictorial Rug
Located in New York, NY
An authentic one of a kind pictorial persian rug woven in city of Teheran located in Northern Iran. Often times, Finely woven Pictorial pieces are used as wall coverings. This par...
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Antique Persian Pictorial Gabbeh Rug
Located in New York, NY
An antique Persian Gabbeh carpet from the first quarter of the 20th century with a pictorial design.
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Antique Persian Mahal Pictorial Rug
Located in New York, NY
An antique Persian Mahal carpet from the first quarter of the 20th century with a pictorial design.
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Antique Persian Pictorial Malayer Rug
Located in New York, NY
An antique Persian Malayer carpet from the turn of the 20th century with a pictorial design of a horse.
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Antique Persian Malayer Pictorial Rug
Located in New York, NY
An antique Persian Malayer from the second quarter of the 20th century with a pictorial design of a tiger.
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Knotted Pictorial Design Kashan Antique Persian Rug 1'10" x 2'4"
Located in New York, NY
An Unusually Finely Woven / Knotted Pictorial Design Kashan Antique Persian Rug That Depicts A Portrait Of A Persian Man (most likely) With A Mustache, country of origin: Persian Rug...
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Antique Persian Kirman Pictorial Rug, 19th Century
Located in Dublin, NH
Antique Persian Kirman Pictorial Rug, 19th Century Additional information: Dimensions: 4'4" W x 7'2" L Origin: Persia Period: 19th Century (4th Quarter) Rug ID: 23200
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Persian Kashan Antique Silk Pictorial Rug, Framed
Located in Astoria, NY
Persian Kashan antique silk pictorial rug, early 20th century, a flowering vase next to a tree with birds and deer on an ivory field, within a shrub and cartouche border.
Silk
Antique Persian Tabriz Pictorial
Located in New York, NY
Amazing late 19th century earth toned Persian Tabriz pictorial piece originally given as a wedding rug. Border has repetitive palmettes that read; congratulations in Arabic.
Wool
Vintage Persian Pictorial Gabbeh Rug
Located in New York, NY
An authentic one of a kind antique Persian Pictorial Gabbeh rug in ivory and olive green shades.
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Persian Pictorial Animal Landscape Rug
Located in New York, NY
A rare oversize antique Persian Isfahan pictorial animal rug from the late 19th century.
Wool
Antique Persian Pictorial Khorassan Carpet
Located in New York, NY
An early 20th century, Persian Khorassan Pictorial carpet. Measures: 16' 3" x 19' 5"
Wool
Antique Persian Tribal Afshar Pictorial Rug, C-1880's
Located in Evanston, IL
Antique Handmade Persian Tribal Afshar pictorial Rug, c-1880's 3'10" x 5'10".
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Neutral Antique Persian Tabriz Rug with Pictorial Animal Border
Located in New York, NY
An all-over Motif Persian Tabriz rug with pictorial animal figures found in the inner border. Measures: 10'11'' x 14'6''.
Wool
Antique Pictorial Persian Lavar Kerman
Located in New York, NY
A fantastical pictographic village scene Lavar Kerman.
Wool
Zabihi Collection Antique Persian Sarouk Ferehan Pictorial Animal Rug
Located in New York, NY
An early 20th Century Sarouk Ferehan Rug with an open-field pictorial animal design Measures: 6'10'' x 9'
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Pictorial Poetic Antique Persian Tabriz Carpet
Located in New York, NY
An early 20th century Decorative Caliber, Persian Tabriz previously owned by a private collector in warm colors. The story is about a Famous Persian scholar named Khosrow Shirin ( fo...
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Antique Rug Persian Mohtasham Kashan Pictorial Hand Knotted Circa 1910
Located in New York, NY
Antique Persian Pictorial Mohtasham Kashan Signed ( pair available) Antique Persian Mohtashem rugs – Antique rugs by Mohtashem from Kashan – Ustad Mohtashem is one of the most rev...
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Antique Pictorial Afshar rug
Located in Dublin, NH
A charming and unique depiction of a nomad riding a camel. Look carefully and you will see that in addition to holding the reins, he is carrying a young lamb in one arm and a hooded ...
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Zabihi Collection Antique Persian Sarouk Small Pictorial Turkey Fish Rug
By King
Located in New York, NY
1920s Persian Sarouk mat-size rug with small turkeys and fish swarming in navy palmettes on a red ground 1'10'' x 2'6'' .
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Antique Persian Tabriz Pictorial Hunting Scene Carpet
Located in New York, NY
From antique tapestries to lavish hunting rugs, these pictorial rugs pay homage to history, people and important events.
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Antique Persian Mohtasham Kashan Pictorial, circa 1910
Located in New York, NY
Antique Persian Mohtasham Kashan Pictorial, circa 1910 Pair available Design: Pictorial Size: 4'4" x 6'5".
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Pictorial Antique Lavar Kerman Rug
Located in New York, NY
An early 20th century Lavar Kerman Pictorial rug originally given as a possible dowry gift. "Happy Persian New Year is in-scripted on 1 end".
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Pictorial Antique Persian Tabriz Carpet in Blue
Located in New York, NY
An early 20th century decorative Caliber, Persian Tabriz previously owned by a private collector in warm colors.
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Artistic Antique Small Scatter Size Persian Pictorial Kerman Rug 1'10" x 2'3"
Located in New York, NY
Magnificently Artistic Antique Small Scatter Size Persian Pictorial Kerman Rug, Country of Origin / Rug Type: Persian Rug, Circa Date: 1900
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Artistic Small Size Antique Persian Pictorial Kashan Animal Rug 1'7" x 2'9"
Located in New York, NY
Beautifully Artistic Small Size Antique Persian Pictorial Kashan Animal Rug, Country of Origin: Persia, Circa Date: Early 20th Century
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Antique Pictorial Tabriz Rug, circa 1890
Located in West Hollywood, CA
Antique pictorial Tabriz rug circa 1890 Navy blue border with tan field. The field is a picturesque scene of deers, rabbits and trees. All wool, vegetal dyed, hand knotted by mast...
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Antique Pictorial Tabriz Angel Border Rug
Located in New York, NY
Authentic early 20th century earth toned Persian Tabriz featuring a pictorial border with mysterious angels. Great color, quality, condition and patina. Predominantly white and blue ...
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Antique Persian Pictorial Bakshaish Rug. 4 ft 9 in x 6 ft 8 in
Located in New York, NY
Antique Persian Pictorial Bakshaish Rug, Country of Origin / rug type: Persian rug, Circa date: 1910.
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Antique Persian Kerman Pictorial Rug. 2 ft 2 in x 2 ft 8 in
Located in New York, NY
Antique Persian Mashahir Kerman Pictorial Rug, Country of origin: Persia, Circa date: 1890.
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Early 20th Century Handmade Persian Tabriz Pictorial Accent Rug, circa 1920
Located in New York, NY
An antique Persian Tabriz pictorial accent rug handmade during the early 20th century.
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Late 19th Century Antique Persian Kerman Dervish Pictorial Carpet w/Nastaliq
Located in Dallas, TX
74336 Antique Persian Kerman Pictorial Rug, 04'08 x 06'08.
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Late 19th Century Antique Persian Tabriz Pictorial Carpet with Traditional Style
Located in Dallas, TX
61212 Antique Persian Tabriz Rug, 11'03 x 15'00. This exquisite hand-knotted wool antique Persian Tabriz rug, a treasure from the Late 19th Century, unfolds as a canvas of the cheris...
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Zabihi Collection Tribal Antique Shiraz Pictorial Small Bagface Rug
Located in New York, NY
an early 20th century Persian Shiraz Pictorial small bagface rug 2' x 2'5''
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Fine Antique Tabriz Pictorial Rug, Hand Knotted, circa 1920
Located in New York, NY
Fine antique Tabriz pictorial rug, hand knotted, circa 1920 Design: Pictorial A Tabriz rug/carpet is a type in the general category of Persian carpets.
Wool, Silk
Early 20th Century Handmade Persian Tribal Pictorial Kurd Runner
Located in New York, NY
An antique Persian Pictorial tribal rug in runner format handmade by the Kurdish tribes of Persia during the early 20th century.
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Pictorial Antique Lavar Kerman Rug with Mother Mary and Jesus Christ
Located in New York, NY
An early 20th century fine quality Lavar Kerman pictorial rug with Mother Mary holding Jesus Christ as an infant. The inscription is a love poem written in Arabic.
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Pair of Pictorial Antique Kashan Rugs. Size: 1 ft 8 in x 2 ft 10
Located in New York, NY
Pair of Pictorial Antique Kashan Rugs, Country of Origin: Persia, Circa Date: Early 20th Century – Size: 1 ft 8 in x 2 ft 10 in (0.51 m x 0.86 m) each This exceptional antique Persi...
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1920's Persian Sarouk Carpet with Traditional Style
Located in Dallas, TX
79081 Antique Persian Sarouk Pictorial Rug, 02'07 x 05'02.
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Pictorial Antique Persian Kermanshah Rug
Located in Evanston, IL
Kermanshah or Laver Kerman southeast Persia important pictorial rug. Depict with Qajar kingdom. Kirman was a very important antique rug weaving centre dating from the Golden Age of...
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Antique Persian Lavar Kerman Pictorial Rug
Located in New York, NY
An antique Persian Lavar Kerman carpet from the first quarter of the 20th century with a pictorial design. Measures: 4' 5" x 6' 10".
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Antique Tabriz Persian Pictorial Rug, Persian Wall Hanging, Landscape Tapestry
Located in Dallas, TX
70679 Antique Tabriz Persian Pictorial Rug, Persian Wall Hanging, Landscape Tapestry.
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Whimsical Conversational Pumpkin Antique Persian Pictorial 20th Century Rug
Located in New York, NY
One of a kind mid-20th century decorative Northwest Persian Pictorial rug with 2 women and a dog on a pumpkin color field. Measures: 2'6" x 3'1".
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Antique Pictorial Kermanshah Rug
Located in Evanston, IL
Pictorial rugs are some of the most over-the-top examples of the artistry, talent and determination needed to design and construct a fine, everlasting carpet. Portraits of dignitari...
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Extremely Fine Antique Persian Mohtasham Kashan Pictorial and Poetry Rug
Located in New York, NY
Extremely fine antique Persian Mohtasham Kashan pictorial and Poetry rug, hand knotted, circa 1890 Design: Pictorial Ahmadshah with Persian Poetry for The King Antique Kashan c...
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Antique Persian Kirman Wool Area Rug Hand-Knotted with Pictorials Throughout XL
Located in West Hartford, CT
Beautiful extra large size antique pictorial Persian Kirman rug, country of origin / rug type: Persian rug, date circa 1900, Iran.
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Hand-Knotted Antique Persian Tabriz Rug, All over Beige-Brown, Pink Pictorial
Located in Long Island City, NY
Hand knotted in fine wool, a 9x12 Tabriz Persian rug originating circa 1830-1850. Embracing a chic and unusual color scheme for this lineage, the rug revels in the bounty of beautifu...
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Extremly Fine Antique Persian Tabriz Pictorial, Hand Knotted, circa 1920
Located in New York, NY
Extremly fine antique Persian Tabriz pictorial, hand knotted, circa 1920 One of pair Design: Pictorial Merry & Baby Jesus A Tabriz rug/carpet is a type in the general catego...
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Antique Silk Persian Pictorial Kashan Rug. 4 ft 3 in x 6 ft 6 in
Located in New York, NY
Breathtaking Antique Silk Persian Pictorial Kashan Rug, Origin: Persia, Circa: 1900 - Size: 4 ft 3 in x 6 ft 6 in (1.3 m x 1.98 m).
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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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