Antique Armani Baft Lilihan Rug
Located in New York, NY
Antique Armani Baft Lilihan rug, measures : 3'4'' x 4'8''. The best Sarouks come from the West
Vintage 1920s Persian Persian Rugs
Wool, Cotton
Antique Armani Baft Lilihan Rug
Located in New York, NY
Antique Armani Baft Lilihan rug, measures : 3'4'' x 4'8''. The best Sarouks come from the West
Wool, Cotton
Antique Hamadan Rug
Located in St. Albans, GB
A beautiful antique Hamadan rug, hand woven circa 1920 with a floral design on a pinky red field and indigo border. Wonderful secondary colours of blues and golds and a highly decora...
Wool
Pair of Neo Classic Incurved Nightstands
Located in Westwood, NJ
Made of mahogany and finished in our Antique French Oak finish, this bedside table showcases the timeless beauty of classic design with a contemporary twist. The warm tones and rich...
Wood
Early 20th Century Persian Lilihan Rug
Located in Chicago, IL
An early 20th century Persian Lilihan rug with a mirrored floral pattern woven in light and dark indigo, cream, and coral, against a pink background, and surrounded by three petite g...
Wool
Pair Bespoke Three Drawer Walnut Chests
Located in Troy, MI
New and custom made for us in England, this pair of three drawer chests is made of walnut. Veneer fronts have subtle herringbone pattern. Three functional drawers. Perfect to use for...
Brass
Brass 6-Globe Chandelier by Lawson-Fenning
By Lawson-Fenning
Located in Los Angeles, CA
The 6-globe chandelier features six arms that are centered on a brass rod. Three of the globes are angled down with brass shades. The other three have white or black powdercoated sha...
Brass, Metal
Mid-20th Century Handmade Persian Tabriz Square Throw Rug
Located in New York, NY
A vintage Persian Tabriz square throw rug handmade during the mid-20th century. Measures: 1' 11" x 1' 11" Persian rugs & carpets: Persia (Iran) is a moderately large count...
Wool
Danish MCM Rosewood Dining Table by Henry Rosengren Hansen, circa 1960s
By Henry Rosengren Hansen
Located in Richmond, Surrey
Danish Rosewood dining table by Henry Rosengren Hansen, circa 1960s Midcentury Danish round dining table by Henry Rosengren Hansen. Made in Denmark in the 1960s The Table has 4 leg...
Rosewood
$6,132 / set
H 24.01 in W 18.12 in D 14.18 in
Pair of Park Night Stands in Forest Green Lacquer by Yaniv Chen for Lemon
By Lemon
Located in Amsterdam, NL
The Park nightstand is the epitome of exquisite craftsmanship, featuring meticulously proportioned dimensions and exceptional detailing that make it an ideal bedside companion. Our f...
Lacquer
Early 20th Century Persian Sarouk Rug
Located in Chicago, IL
A gorgeous early 20th century Persian Sarouk rug with a large diamond floral medallion living admits a field of more flowers and leaves, and surrounded by a complex border of even mo...
Wool
Antique Persian Lilihan Rug
Located in Evanston, IL
Beautiful colors with fine quality, circa 1920. Handwoven Lilihan rug. Produced south of the city of Arak by Armenians in Persia, Lilihan rugs are known for their design. Traditional...
Wool
1920's Persian Lilihan Rug with Traditional Style
Located in Dallas, TX
76857 Antique Persian Lilihan Rug, 03’07 x 05’00. Woven in the heart of Iran’s Arak province during the early 20th century, this hand knotted wool antique Persian Lilihan rug is a ma...
Wool
Distressed Antique Persian Lilihan Rug
Located in Dallas, TX
78178 Distressed Antique Persian Lilihan rug with Jacobean Style, 03'03 x 04'07.
Wool
Antique Persian Kurdish Rug 2' 10" x 3' 6"
Located in New York, NY
Antique Persian Kurdish rug, size: 2'10" x 3'6".
Wool
Antique Persian Mohajeran Sarouk Rug
Located in Evanston, IL
One of the top high end Persian carpet maker. The source of this important provenance has been in the village of Sarouk. North of Arak (formerly Sultanabad). Sarouks are known to be...
Wool
$4,500
W 27 in L 117 in
Antique Khotan Runner from Turkestan with Geometric Medallions in Red Background
Located in Atlanta, GA
Antique Khotan Runner from Turkestan with four geometric medallions in red and multi colors, rug tu-mtu-4648, country of origin / type: East Turkestan / Khotan, circa 1920 This geom...
Wool
Persian Heriz Style Azeri Carpet
Located in Rio Vista, CA
Exceptional 21st century Persian Heriz style Azeri carpet. Stylized floral geometric patterns over a light beige field. Lovely vivid indigo blue and pink accents decorate the field. ...
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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