Antique Persian Prayer Rug, Silk & Wool, Hand-Woven, 1900
Located in Miami, FL
A very elegant silk and wool Persian Prayer rug Soft and delicate colors, geometric designs.
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Mid-20th Century Unknown Bessarabian Persian Rugs
Materials
Wool
Antique Persian Prayer Rugs
Beautiful Antique Shirvan Prayer Rug
Located in Chicago, IL
A beautiful late 19th century antique Persian Shirvan prayer rug with an incredible stylized multicolored floral pattern field and woven with in crimson, indigo, white, gold, indigo,...
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Antique 1880s Azerbaijani Tribal Persian Rugs
Materials
Wool
Handmade Antique Persian Style Isfahan Prayer Rug 4.6' x 6.8', 1900s - 1D85
$7,051Sale Price|20% Off
W 56.3 in L 82.29 in
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 home a piece of history and elegance with this handmade antique Persian style Isfaha...
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Antique 1880s Persian Rugs
Materials
Silk
Handmade Antique Persian Style Tabriz Prayer Silk Rug 3.8' x 5', 1880s - 1D84
$15,044Sale Price|20% Off
W 46.07 in L 60.63 in
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 history to your space with this stunning handmade antique Persian style Tabriz pra...
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Antique 1880s Persian Rugs
Materials
Silk
Handmade Antique Persian Style Tabriz Prayer Silk Rug 4' x 5.2', 1900s - 1D83
$10,341Sale Price|20% Off
W 48.43 in L 63 in
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 and art.
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Antique Early 1900s Persian Rugs
Materials
Silk
Vintage Baluch Prayer Rug - 20th Century Baluch Rug, Antique Rug, Vintage Rug
$980
W 35.44 in L 44.1 in
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 antique rugs were dark tones of red, brown, blue, purple and ivory. All the Baluch ...
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20th Century Asian Persian Rugs
Materials
Wool
Antique Wool Hand-Knotted Sivas Prayer Rug, Turkey, Late 19th Century
Located in West Hollywood, CA
This antique Sivas prayer rug has a soft buff-brown field with an ivory hanging vase above and a pair of ivory columns at each side issuing floral motifs, the mole-green curved arch ...
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Antique Late 19th Century Turkish Persian Rugs
Materials
Wool
Handmade Antique Distressed Afghan Baluch Prayer Oriental Rug, 1880s, 1B219
$778Sale Price|71% Off
W 35.83 in L 63.39 in
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 and in fair condition.
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Antique Late 19th Century Afghan Persian Rugs
Materials
Wool
Antique Late 19th Century Silk Animal and Floral Design Prayer Rug
Located in Sultanahmet, 34
The rug showcases the distinctive rich reds, deep blues, vibrant pinks, greens, and ivory tones typical of Keshan weaving. Dyed with natural pigments, the silk fibers emit a soft she...
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Antique Late 19th Century Azerbaijani Persian Rugs
Materials
Silk
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...
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Vintage 1910s Persian Rugs
Materials
Wool
Antique Persian Karabagh Prayer Rug, 19th Century
Located in Dublin, NH
Antique Karabagh Prayer Rug, 19th Century Additional Information: Dimensions: 5'9" L x 2'7" W Origin: Caucasus Period: 19th Century (4th Quarter) Rug ID: 24098
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Antique 19th Century Caucasian Caucasian Rugs
Materials
Wool
Antique 1920s Persian Kashan Prayer Rug Mihrab Motif 4.4' x 6.6' - 1C1222
$1,057
W 51.58 in L 77.96 in
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 classical design and refined artistry.
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Vintage 1920s French Western European Rugs
Materials
Wool
Antique Fachralo Kazak Prayer Rug, Wool, Persimmon Field, 1880s
Located in Barrington, IL
A connoisseur-level example, this piece is equally compelling as a design statement in refined interiors or as a centerpiece in a distinguished Caucasian rug collection. Dimensions:...
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Antique Late 19th Century Caucasian Caucasian Rugs
Materials
Wool
Antique Caucasian Shirvan Area Rug, Wool Pile, Prayer Pattern, 1890s
Located in Barrington, IL
Dimensions: 3’ 10” x 4’ 6” Date of Manufacture: 4th Quarter of the 1800s Place of Origin: Azerbaijan, Caucasus Material: Wool pile on a wool foundation with vegetable dyes Conditio...
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Antique Late 19th Century Azerbaijani Caucasian Rugs
Materials
Wool
Antique Turkish Prayer Area Rug in Tree of Life Design in Ivory, Red, Navy
Located in Barrington, IL
Dimensions: 3’ 2” x 4’ 8” Date of Manufacture: 1st Quarter of the 1900s Place of Origin: Turkey Material: Wool pile on a wool foundation with vegetable dyes Condition: Wear consis...
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Early 20th Century Turkish Turkish Rugs
Materials
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, fine-knotted 100% silk, is an item of exceptional beauty and religious significance.
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Vintage 1930s French Western European Rugs
Materials
Silk
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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 1.37 m).
Category
Vintage 1930s Persian Rugs
Materials
Wool, Silk
Antique Silk Tabriz Prayer Rug, Northwest Persia
Located in New York, NY
Antique silk Tabriz Prayer rug, Northwest Persia.
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Antique Late 19th Century Persian Tabriz Persian Rugs
Materials
Silk
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.
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Vintage 1910s Persian Islamic Persian Rugs
Materials
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 06'04.
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Antique Late 19th Century Persian Kashan Persian Rugs
Materials
Wool
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 characterized by a lovely, especially elaborate prayer design.
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Early 20th Century Persian Persian Rugs
Materials
Silk
Antique Tabriz Persian Prayer Design Rug
Located in New York, NY
Created in Tabriz, this beautifully drawn Tree of Life rug depicts an exceptional composition with ornate floral motifs that are rendered in a chic selection of soft powder blues and...
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Antique 19th Century Persian Persian Rugs
Materials
Wool
Haji Jalili Antique Silk Persian Tabriz Prayer Rug
Located in Dallas, TX
Haji Jalili was a well-known master craftsman from Marand, a small town northwest of Tabriz, Iran. This antique silk Tabriz prayer rug features two stylized columns and delicate chan...
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Antique Late 19th Century Persian Tabriz Persian Rugs
Materials
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 stylized floral and foliate elements throughout, 19th century Measures- 76.5''L X 53...
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Antique 19th Century Asian Persian Rugs
Materials
Wool
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 decoration.
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Early 20th Century Turkish Tribal Persian Rugs
Silk Ghom Persian Rug Silk Persian Ghom Rug Prayer Rug Runner Meditation Rug
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W 29.93 in L 107.88 in
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" x 9' Serial ID # 90392k Design Natural pure organic silk Metric size ...
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Vintage 1970s Persian Persian Rugs
Materials
Silk
Antique Silk Persian Souf Kashan Prayer Carpet
Located in New York, NY
Kashan Rug, Persia - Knotted from luxurious, incomparably luminescent silk fibers, this breathtaking antique Kashan rug displays a sought-after vase composition executed in Kashan's ...
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Antique 19th Century Persian Kashan Persian Rugs
Materials
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 design in pinks and blues on ivory ground, circa 1910.
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Early 20th Century Persian Persian Rugs
Materials
Wool
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".
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Vintage 1920s Persian Tabriz Persian Rugs
Materials
Silk
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"
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Early 20th Century Asian Persian Rugs
Materials
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, Circa Date: 1920 - Size: 4 ft 6 in x 7 ft (1.37 m x 2.13 m).
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Early 20th Century Persian Tribal Persian Rugs
Materials
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 on red ground, c1930 Measures - 62''L x 35.5'' W x .5'' D.
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Early 20th Century Asian Persian Rugs
Materials
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 1880, size: 4 ft 3 in x 5 ft 6 in (1.3 m x 1.68 m).
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Antique Late 19th Century Persian Tabriz Persian Rugs
Materials
Silk
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 pattern, c1930 Measures- 56.5''L x 33.5''W x .5''D.
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Early 20th Century Asian Persian Rugs
Materials
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 elements, circa 1920 Measures - 52.5" x 45" Catalogue Note: Ask about DISCOUNTED ...
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Early 20th Century Asian Persian Rugs
Materials
Wool
Antique Prayer Tree of Life Persian Isfahan Rug. Size: 4 ft. 5 in x 7 ft
Located in New York, NY
A lovely prayer design tree with pairs of curving boughs unfurls along the body of this antique Persian rug.
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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
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-20th century feature densely woven 'tree of Life' motif with flowers and birds in beau...
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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
Located in Moreton-In-Marsh, GB
Antique Baluch camel ground prayer rug with tree of life design that is typical of the Baluch of Khorasan. The rug is drawn with a tree of life and has excellent colour, the camel...
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Antique 19th Century Persian Rugs
Materials
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 4.25’ (length x width).
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Early 20th Century Islamic Persian Rugs
Materials
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 design, dominating colors include reds, blues, tans and ivory, 1900 Measures: 61" ...
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20th Century Persian Chinese and East Asian Rugs
Materials
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 alternating color # signs. 2'5" x 4'7" Dimensions: 55" x 29"
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Early 20th Century Turkish Rugs
Materials
Wool
Antique Caucasian Shirvan Prayer Rug
Located in Dallas, TX
77233 Antique Caucasian Marasali Shirvan Prayer Rug 02'08 x 04'08. This hand-knotted wool antique Caucasian Shirvan prayer rug features a mihrab niche with large-scale flowers bloom ...
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Antique Late 19th Century Persian Islamic Persian Rugs
Materials
Wool
Antique Tribal Prayer Design Persian Gabbeh Rug. Size: 3 ft x 5 ft 3 in
Located in New York, NY
Beautiful Prayer Design Antique Tribal Persian Gabbeh Rug, Country of Origin / Rug Type: Persian Rug, Circa Date: 1936 – Size: 3 ft x 5 ft 3 in (0.91 m x 1.6 m) Like many beautifu...
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Early 20th Century Persian Tribal Persian Rugs
Materials
Wool
Tribal Afghan Antique Beluch Prayer Rug with All-Over Paisley Pattern in Camel
Located in Atlanta, GA
Tribal Afghan Antique Beluch Prayer Rug with All-Over Paisley Pattern in Camel, rug j10-0403, country of origin / type: Afghanistan / Tribal, circa 1900 This impressive and complex ...
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Antique Early 1900s Afghan Tribal Persian Rugs
Materials
Wool
Antique Afghan Baluch Prayer Rug in Shades of Brown, Tan, Cream and Burnt Orange
Located in Atlanta, GA
Antique Afghan Baluch Prayer rug in Shades of brown, tan, cream and burnt orange, rug ebd-1021, country of origin / type: Afghanistan / Tribal, circa 1900 This impressive and comple...
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Antique Early 1900s Afghan Tribal Persian Rugs
Materials
Wool
Camel Hair, Antique Persian Baluch with Prayer Design, Wool Hand Knotted Rug
Located in Carlstadt, NJ
This fabulous Hand-Knotted carpet has been created and designed for extra strength and durability. This rug has been handcrafted for weeks in the traditional method that is used to m...
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Antique Early 1900s Persian Medieval More Carpets
Materials
Wool
Antique Vase Design Persian Prayer Rug
Located in Debrecen-Pallag, HU
This beautiful Persian rug was created in Iran. The rug is crafted from woven wool and features a rectangular central panel adorned with two symmetrical trees and a series of stylise...
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Early 20th Century Persian Art Nouveau Persian Rugs
Materials
Wool, Cotton
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Antique Shirvan Prayer Rug, 19th Century
Located in Dublin, NH
Antique Caucasian Shirvan Prayer Rug, 19th Century Additional information: Dimensions: 4'0" W x 4'8" L Origin: Caucasus Period: 19th Century (4th Quarter) Rug ID: 20193
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Antique 19th Century Caucasian Caucasian Rugs
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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, 2022There 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.
NazmiyalMarch 23, 2021The most expensive antique Persian rug ever sold in auction (so far) is $34,000,000. But the vast majority will cost under $100,000.
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