Antique Persian Tabriz Pictorial Rug
Located in Dallas, TX
61064 Antique Persian Tabriz Pictorial Rug, 01'08 x 02'06. This hand-knotted wool antique Persian
Early 20th Century Persian Tabriz Persian Rugs
Wool
Antique Persian Tabriz Pictorial Rug
Located in Dallas, TX
61064 Antique Persian Tabriz Pictorial Rug, 01'08 x 02'06. This hand-knotted wool antique Persian
Wool
Antique Persian Tabriz Pictorial Rug
Located in New York, NY
An antique Persian Tabriz carpet from the turn of the 20th century depicting a pictorial design of
Wool
$2,600Sale Price|20% Off
Antique Persian, Malayer, Pictorial Rug
Located in New York, NY
An antique Persian, Malayer, pictorial carpet from the turn of the 20th century.
Cotton, Wool
Antique Persian Malayer Pictorial Rug
Located in New York, NY
An antique Persian Malayer carpet from the first quarter of the 20th century with a pictorial
Wool
Antique Persian Tabriz Pictorial Rug
Located in New York, NY
An antique Persian Tabriz carpet with a pictorial design from the second quarter of the 20th
Wool
$3,200Sale Price|20% Off
Antique Persian Kurd Pictorial Rug
Located in New York, NY
An antique Persian Kurd carpet from the second quarter of the 20th century with a pictorial design.
Wool
$4,480Sale Price|20% Off
Antique Persian Khorassan Pictorial Rug
Located in New York, NY
An antique Persian Khorassan carpet from the turn of the 20th century with a pictorial hunting
Wool
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
Wool
Zabihi Collection Antique Persian Pictorial Malayer Rug
Located in New York, NY
One of a kind mid-20th century highly decorative caliber Pictorial Persian Malayer rug in soft
Wool
Zabihi Collection Antique Persian Pictorial Isfahan Rug
Located in New York, NY
an early 20th-century Classic Persian Isfahan Pictorial Rug Details rug no. j2304 size 4' 7" x 6
Wool
Antique Persian Farahan Pictorial Rug Tableau Carpet
Located in Dallas, TX
78724 Antique Persian Farahan Pictorial Rug, 04'03 x 06'05. A Farahan tableau rug refers to a type
Wool
Oversized Antique Bakshaish Persian Rug with Pictorials
Located in Long Island City, NY
Hand-knotted in wool, an antique 13x18 oversized Bakshaish rug circa 1920-1930 - making a grand new
Wool
Antique Persian 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
Wool
$12,000Sale Price|20% Off
Zabihi Collection Antique Persian Serapi Pictorial Rug
Located in New York, NY
An early 20th century fine quality Persian Serapi rug. Predominantly grey, rust, and brown. On both
Wool
Antique Persian Belouch Rug with Pictorial Tribal Motifs
Located in New York, NY
This striking antique Baluch rug features a rare and highly expressive pictorial field composed of
Wool
Antique Persian Kirman 'Kerman' Pictorial Rug, Persian Tapestry Wall Hanging
Located in Dallas, TX
77161, antique Persian Kirman (Kerman) pictorial rug. Wall hanging Persian tapestry. This late 19th
Wool
Late 19th Century Antique Persian Afshar Pictorial Rug
Located in Dallas, TX
79287 Rare Late 19th Century Antique Persian Afshar Pictorial Rug, 04'01 x 05'09. A Woven Legacy of
Wool
Antique Persian Lavar Pair Pictorial Rug - Size: 3'0x2'6
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Antique Lavar Pair Pictorial Rug in Wool and Cotton 3'0x2'6 Key Details: Pile: Wool Foundation
Wool, Cotton
Antique Persian Kirman Lavar Pictorial Rug, circa 1880
Located in Secaucus, NJ
Antique Persian Kirman Lavar Pictorial Rug, circa 1880. A wonderful finely woven Kirman Lavar
Wool
Antique Persian Kerman Rug, Grand Pictorial Garden Design - Rug & Kilim
Located in Long Island City, NY
This 9x16 antique Persian rug represents one of the finest curations of the reputed Kerman
Wool
Antique Persian Silk Kashan Pictorial Rug, circa 1900
Located in Secaucus, NJ
Antique Persian Silk Kashan, circa 1900. Finely woven in luxurious silk with the main ivory field
Silk
$5,250Sale Price|25% Off
Antique Persian Tabriz Terracotta Wool Rug With Pictorial Design
Located in Norwalk, CT
This antique Persian Tabriz rug from the 1920s features a stunning terracotta field decorated with
Wool
$4,160Sale Price|20% Off
Antique Persian Pictorial Mohtasham Kashan Rug 2'1" x 2’8”
Located in New York, NY
Antique Persian Pictorial Mohtasham Kashan Rug 2'1" x 2’8”. The Revival Period rugs woven by two
Wool, Cotton
Antique Karabakh Pictorial Rug, King & Court Persian Tableau Carpet
Located in Dallas, TX
21697 Antique Persian Karabagh Pictorial Rug of the King and Court 04'09 x 06'04. Persian Karabakh
Wool
Distressed Antique Persian Tabriz Pictorial Rug with Cartouche Border
Located in Dallas, TX
53653 Distressed Antique Persian Tabriz Pictorial Rug with Cartouche Border 09'04 x 11'06. Full of
Wool
$2,360Sale Price|20% Off
Fine Antique Persian Pictorial Lavar Kerman Rug 2'0" x 2’6"
Located in New York, NY
Fine Antique Persian Pictorial Lavar Kerman Rug 2'0" x 2’6". A trade term applied to better quality
Wool
Distressed Antique Persian Tabriz Pictorial Rug Depicts Dervish with Master
Located in Dallas, TX
71536, distressed antique Persian Tabriz Pictorial rug depicts dervish with master. This hand
Wool
Oversized Antique Persian Rug in Red Open Field & Lion Pictorials - Rug & Kilim
Located in Long Island City, NY
Made with hand-knotted wool, circa 1920-1930, this 11x17 antique Persian Mahal rug is an exciting
Wool
Antique Persian Malayer Rug in Beige with Pictorials and Florals - Rug & Kilim
Located in Long Island City, NY
Made with hand-knotted wool circa 1910-1920, this 4x6 antique Persian rug of Malayer provenance is
Wool
$1,087Sale Price|25% Off
Tan Antique Balouch Handmade Persian Wool Rug With Pictorial Design
Located in Norwalk, CT
Beautiful Antique Balouch hand-knotted wool rug with a tan color field. This Persian rug has a
Wool
$7,999Sale Price|20% Off
Antique Persian Pictorial Malayer Rug, Wall Hanging, King of Persia Handmade Rug
Located in Port Washington, NY
Antique Persian pictorial Malayer rug, wall hanging fine Persian wool rug showing the story of the
Wool
Antique Persian Bakhtiari Rug in Navy Blue With Pictorial, From Rug & Kilim
Located in Long Island City, NY
Hand-knotted in wool circa 1920-1930, this 7×11 antique Persian Bakhtiari rug is a rare and
Wool
Antique Persian Kerman Lavar Rug in Beige with Pictorials, from Rug & Kilim
Located in Long Island City, NY
Hand-knotted in wool circa 1910-1920, this 5x8 rug is a very special antique Persian Kerman Lavar
Fabric, Wool
Antique Persian Kashan rug with Pictorial and Floral Patterns, from Rug & Kilim
Located in Long Island City, NY
Hand-knotted in wool, this 4x5 antique Persian Kashan rug features a rare design with floral
Wool
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
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
Antique Persian Grey Oversize Animal Pictorial Tabriz Rug 13'3 x 20'5
Located in New York, NY
13'3 x 20'5. The tradition of animals in a dense forest as a Persian carpet design goes back to the
Wool
Zabihi Collection Blue Animal Pictorial Antique Persian Tabriz Room Size Rug
Located in New York, NY
salmon are prevalent in antique Persian Tabriz rugs. Some extremely luxurious antique Tabriz rugs and
Wool
Antique Persian Kerman Pictorial Rug, Nader Shah Afshahr, Tapestry Wall Hanging
Located in Dallas, TX
73703 Antique Persian Kerman Pictorial rug, Nader Shah Afshahr, Tapestry Wall Hanging. This antique
Wool
Hand Knotted Antique Lori Persian Rug in Brown Pictorial Pattern by Rug & Kilim
Located in Long Island City, NY
Hand knotted in wool originating circa 1890-1900, this antique Persian rug connotes a rare Lori rug
Wool
Zabihi Collection Antique Kashan Persian Pictorial Swan Mat
Located in New York, NY
An authentic 20th century Persian pictorial rug with 2 loving swans. 1'9'' x 2'1''
Wool
Zabihi Collection Deer Head Pink Antique Persian Bidjar Pictorial Room Size Rug
Located in New York, NY
An early 20th-century Persian room size Bidjar rug with an elegant all-over floral design on a pink
Wool
Antique Gabbeh Red Blue Pictorial Wool Northwest Persian Runner by Rug & Kilim
Located in Long Island City, NY
antique Persian runner in red, blue, and beige colorway hues. This particular transitional antique Persian
Wool
Antique Persian Kerman Lavar Rug in Red, Green, Blue, Dragon Pictorial Pattern
Located in Long Island City, NY
Originating from Persia circa 1910-1920, this antique 9x11 Kerman Lavar rug joins Rug & Kilim’s
Wool
Early 20th Century Persian Tabriz Pictorial Accent Rug
Located in New York, NY
An antique Persian Tabriz pictorial accent rug handmade during the early 20th century. Measures
Wool
Antique Isphahan Pictorial Rug, circa 1880
Located in Secaucus, NJ
Antique Isphahan Pictorial rug, circa 1880. A delightful small pictorial rug detailing a selection
Wool
Zabihi Collection Large Antique Pictorial Tabriz Rug
Located in New York, NY
an early 20th Century Persian Tabriz Pictorial Animal Large Rug. * this rug was featured and
Wool
Early 20th Century Handmade Persian Pictorial Tabriz Accent Rug
Located in New York, NY
An antique Persian Tabriz pictorial accent rug handmade during the early 20th century. Measures
Wool
$4,160Sale Price|20% Off
Antique Persian Pictorial Lavar Kerman Mat 2’0" x 3’0"
Located in New York, NY
Antique Persian Pictorial Lavar Kerman Mat 2’0" x 3’0". A trade term applied to better quality pre
Wool, Cotton
Distressed Antique Persian Tabriz Pictorial Carpet with Traditional Style
Located in Dallas, TX
71535, distressed antique Persian Tabriz Pictorial rug Depicts Dervish with Master. This hand
Wool
Antique Isfahan Pictorial Rug, Early 20th Century
Located in San Francisco, CA
Antique Isfahan wool pictorial rug. In excellent antique condition.
Wool
$35,000Sale Price|36% Off
Zabihi Collection Pictorial Animal Figure Antique Persian Serapi Carpet
Located in New York, NY
Late 19th century Persian serapi carpet featuring some human elements and pictorial figures
Wool
Early 20th Century Handmade Persian Malayer Pictorial Throw Rug
Located in New York, NY
An antique Persian Malayer pictorial throw rug handmade during the early 20th century. Measures
Wool
Early 20th Century Handmade Persian Tabriz Pictorial Accent Rug
Located in New York, NY
An antique Persian Tabriz pictorial accent rug handmade during the early 20th century. Measures
Wool
Early 20th Century Handmade Persian Kurd Pictorial Accent Rug
Located in New York, NY
An antique Persian Kurd pictorial accent rug handmade during the early 20th century. Measures: 4
Wool
$52,000Sale Price|66% Off
Antique Kerman Pictorial Rug 7'5'' x 10'4''
Located in New York, NY
Antique Kerman Pictorial rug. Measures: 7'5'' x 10'4''. In the style of a French mythological
Wool, Cotton
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. Size: 2
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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