Zabihi Collection Antique Persian Heriz Small Rug
Located in New York, NY
An early 20th-century Persian Heriz Traditional Rug Details rug no. j2197 size 3' 3" x 4' 3" (99 x
Early 20th Century Persian Serapi Antique Serapi Rugs
Wool
Zabihi Collection Antique Persian Heriz Small Rug
Located in New York, NY
An early 20th-century Persian Heriz Traditional Rug Details rug no. j2197 size 3' 3" x 4' 3" (99 x
Wool
Early 20th Century Persian Heriz Rug
Located in Chicago, IL
A hand knotted early 20th century Persian Heriz rug with a large-scale floral and leaf patterned
Wool
Incredible 19th Century Ghashgaei Rug
Located in Chicago, IL
An incredible late 19th century Persian Ghashghaei rug with two large crimson and indigo diamond
Wool
Wonderful antique square Heriz rug
Located in Saint Ouen, FR
Wonderful antique Heriz rug with beautiful design and nice natural colours, some little lose on the
Wool, Cotton
Antique Persian Heriz Area Rug
Located in New York, NY
Antique Persian Heriz Area Rug
Wool, Cotton
Very Beautiful Antique Heriz Rug
Located in Saint Ouen, FR
Nice early 20th century large rug with beautiful decorative design with a central medallion and
Wool
Antique Isfahan Ahmad Rug, Unique
Located in Evanston, IL
One of the oldest antique Isfahan Ahmad rug with unique blue green color. Made of wool and very
Wool
Early 20th Century Persian Heriz Rug
Located in Chicago, IL
A wonderful early 20th century Persian Heriz rug with a primitive stylized floral pattern in the
Wool
Early 20th Century Persian Heriz Rug
Located in Chicago, IL
A stunning early 20th century Persian Heriz rug with the most wonderful and elaborate pattern
Wool
Heriz Antique Rug - 9'7" x 14'8"
Located in New York, NY
This magnificent antique Heriz rug, measuring approximately 9.5 feet by 14.5 feet, is a remarkable
Wool, Cotton
Zabihi Collection Antique Persian Gray Bakhtiari Rug
Located in New York, NY
an early 20th Century large Persian Bakhtiari Rug Details rug no. j2603 size 11' 6" x 14' 2" (351
Wool
Antique Persian Heriz Rug - Size: 9'2x7'5
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A Heriz rug is a type of Persian rug that originates from the Heriz region in northwestern Iran
Wool, Cotton
Fine Antique Rare Senneh Large Rug
Located in Milan, IT
The fine rugs of Senneh prominently represent the most luxurious weavings of the Qajar era. These
Wool
ON SALE Antique Heriz Rug Runner
Located in Katonah, NY
Heriz area / Lanbaran rug in runner size proportions and full scale room size main medallion, palmettes
Wool, Cotton
Antique Heriz Rug with Geometric Medallion and Red-Toned Border - Rug & Kilim
Located in Long Island City, NY
Hand-knotted in wool circa 1900–1920, this 6x8 antique Heriz rug is a compelling addition to Rug
Wool
Early 20th Century Yamut Rug
Located in Chicago, IL
An early 20th century Persian Yamut with beautiful indigo, crimson, and natural wool colored geometric medallions on a natural brown background, surrounded by a complementary geometr...
Wool
$15,800
W 115 in L 138 in
Antique Persian Heriz Rug in a Red, Blue, Beige Medallion Pattern by Rug & Kilim
Located in Long Island City, NY
Hand knotted in wool, a 9x11 antique Heriz rug originating from Persia circa 1920-1930 making a
Wool
Zabihi Collection Warm Tone Persian Heriz Rug
Located in New York, NY
A Persian Heriz Rug from the early 20th century with an apricot color field light blue border
Wool
Antique Persian Heriz Area Rug 9'4" x 12'1"
Located in New York, NY
increase contrast. Serapi is a trade name given to better quality Heriz rugs thought to have been woven
Cotton, Wool
Early 20th Century Persian Heriz Rug
Located in Chicago, IL
A gorgeous early 20th century Persian Heriz rug with a mirrored floral pattern with myriad stylized
Wool
Unbelievable Early 20th Century Heriz Rug
Located in Chicago, IL
An unbelievable early 20th century Persian Heriz rug with an incredible all-over mirrored floral
Wool
Zabihi Collection Antique Persian Heriz Rug
Located in New York, NY
Room size Persian Heriz rug. Orangy-rust field, charcoal and blue abrashed medallion with a camel
Wool
Zabihi Collection Antique Square Persian Bakhtiari Rug
Located in New York, NY
Square size all over design geometric Persian Bakhtiari rug in rustic tones, circa 1920
Wool
Early 20th Century Persian Heriz Rug
Located in Chicago, IL
A gorgeous early 20th century Persian Heriz runner with multiple stylized floral medallions living in a densely woven field of stylized flowers, and surrounded by petite and large sc...
Wool
Early 20th Century Persian Heriz Rug
Located in Chicago, IL
An incredible early 20th century Persian Heriz rug with an all-over mirrored densely woven floral
Wool
Early 20th Century Persian Heriz Rug
Located in Chicago, IL
A beautiful early 20th century Persian Heriz rug with three large stylized floral medallions amidst
Wool
Alriz Collection Tree of Life Heriz Rug, 1890
Located in Harrington Park, NJ
Striking geometric Heriz rug from northwest Persia features a rare and highly decorative Tree of
Wool
Early 20th Century Persian Heriz Rug
Located in Chicago, IL
A stunning early 20th century Persian Heriz rug with an all-over mirrored floral pattern with
Wool
Zabihi Collection Persian Bakhtiari Garden Box Rug
Located in New York, NY
an early 20th Century Persian Bakhtiari Rug with a fun, colorful garden box pattern. rug no
Wool
Early 20th Century Serab Runner Rug
Located in Chicago, IL
A wonderful early 20th century Persian Serab runner rug with four large diamond medallions on a
Wool
Antique Silk Heriz Rug, circa 1880
Located in Secaucus, NJ
Antique silk Heriz rug, circa 1880. A finely woven Heriz silk rug the central ivory field filled
Silk
Zabihi Collection Persian Bakhtiari Garden Design Room Size Rug
Located in New York, NY
An early 20th-Century Persian Bakhtiari room size garden design rug Details rug no. j4631 size
Wool
Zabihi Collection Antique Persian Heriz Geometric Rug
Located in New York, NY
An early 20th-century Persian heriz small room-size rug. Measures: 7'6'' x 10'10'' Heriz carpets
Wool
Antique Persian Heriz Rug, circa 1900
Located in Secaucus, NJ
Antique Persian Heriz rug, circa 1900, measures: 9'4 x 11'7. This wonderful antique Heriz rug has a
Wool
Outstanding 19th Century Shirvan Prayer Rug
Located in Chicago, IL
An outstanding mid-19th century Persian Shirvan prayer rug with an incredible stylized multicolored
Wool
Zabihi Collection Geometric Oversize Persian Antique Heriz Rug
Located in New York, NY
an early 20th century Persian Heriz Geometric oversize Rug Details rug no. 10828 size 12' 2" x 18
Wool
Unbelievable Monumental 19th Century Serab Rug
Located in Chicago, IL
An unbelievable late 19th century monumental Persian Serab rug with an incredible field containing
Wool
Zabihi Collection Persian Bakhtiari Oversize Snake Rug, 13'7'' x 22'
Located in New York, NY
An early 20th-century beautiful brown Persian Bakhtiari Oversize rug with a small snake found
Wool
Exquisite Late 19th Century Azari Rug
Located in Chicago, IL
An exquisite late 19th century Azari rug with a fantastic bold tribal pattern containing a large
Wool
Antique Persian Bakshaish Rug, 11'04 x 16'02
Located in Dallas, TX
78984 Mid-19th Century Antique Persian Bakshaish Rug, 11'04 x 16'02. This magnificent hand-knotted
Wool
Gorgeous Late 19th Century Serab Rug
Located in Chicago, IL
A gorgeous late 19th century Persian Serab rug with an incredible skillfully woven pattern. There
Wool
Vintage Circa-1930 Colorful Wool Persian Heriz Rug
Located in West Hollywood, CA
outer chocolate-brown stripe. Heriz rugs, handwoven in the Heriz region of northwestern Iran, are
Wool
ON SALE Antique Heriz Rug Runner
Located in Katonah, NY
with this hand knotted Persian Heriz rug runner made in Persia circa 1900 vintage. Size measures 2'3" x
Wool, Cotton
Zabihi Collection Antique Persian Heriz Small Rug
Located in New York, NY
An early 20th-centuryPersian heriz rug. Measures: 2'11'' x 5'9'' Heriz carpets are beloved for
Wool
Allover Persian Antique Heriz Peach Wool Rug
Located in Norwalk, CT
This Persian rug boasts a splendid all-over design with an eye-catching geometric floral pattern in
Wool
Nice Little Antique North Western Rug
Located in Saint Ouen, FR
Very beautiful late 19th century little rug with a tribal design and nice colors with red, purple
Wool
Antique White Ground Sarab Garden Design Runner Rug
Located in Milan, IT
Garden carpets are among the most refined manifestations of textile art expressed by the 17th Century Safavid dynasty. During the nineteenth century, the pattern derived form the rep...
Wool
Antique Late 19th Century Persian Heriz Rug
Located in Closter, NJ
Caucasian rugs are seldom found in room sizes, making the Heriz carpets more practical for western rooms and
Wool, Cotton
$6,500
W 55 in L 72 in
Antique Persian Heriz Karaja Rug, Triple Medallion in Red and Navy - Rug & Kilim
Located in Long Island City, NY
Hand-knotted in premium wool circa 1890-1900, this 5x6 antique Persian rug is a rare and
Wool
Zabihi Collection Antique Persian Heriz Mini Rug
Located in New York, NY
1st quarter of the 20th-century Mini size Persian Heriz rug in neutral colors Measures: 1'10'' x
Wool
Zabihi Collection Vintage Persian Heriz Scatter Rug
Located in New York, NY
corporate settings as well. Exemplary Heriz Persian rugs make an excellent investment carpet because of
Wool
Zabihi Collection Rustic Tribal Antique Bakhtiari Rug
Located in New York, NY
An antique Persian Bakhtiari rug with large scalle all-over palmettes, predominant accents in rust
Wool
Wonderful Antique 19th Century Heriz Rug
Located in Saint Ouen, FR
Very beautiful antique Heriz rug with a nice all-over design and beautiful natural colors, very
Wool, Cotton
Antique Heriz Handmade Shabby Chic Wool Rug
Located in Norwalk, CT
Beautiful antique Persian Heriz hand knotted wool rug with a beige field. This Heriz rug has a blue
Wool
Zabihi Collection Warm Tone Persian Heriz Rug
Located in New York, NY
1920s Persian Heriz accent rug in warm colors Measures: 4'5'' x 6'2''
Wool
Antique Red Heriz Persian Handmade Wool Rug
Located in Norwalk, CT
Beautiful antique Persian distressed Heriz hand knotted wool rug with a red field. This Heriz rug
Wool
Antique Persian Heriz Handmade Allover Pattern Red Wool Rug
Located in Norwalk, CT
Beautiful antique Heriz Serapi hand-knotted wool rug with a red field. This Heriz rug has a navy
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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