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Antique Distressed Persian Mahal/Sultanabad Rug in Light Gray, Blush/Pink
Located in Atlanta, GA
, Green and Light Brown; Authentic Persian Rug, Antique Mahal Rug.
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1920s Persian Sultanabad Authentic Antique Persian Rug

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Antique Persian Kurdish Gallery Rug with All-Over Geometric Design
Located in Atlanta, GA
-9626-P13879; Antique Kurdish Gallery Rug With All-Over Geometric Design; Persian rug, Authentic Persian
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Early 20th Century Persian Malayer Authentic Antique Persian Rug

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Wool

Antique Persian Kirman Rug
Located in New York, NY
, palmettes and floral. We offer the widest selection of authentic Persian rugs and carpets and vintage
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Early 20th Century Persian Kirman Authentic Antique Persian Rug

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Wool

Antique Persian Tabriz Handmade Wool Rug
Located in New York, NY
Leslie Blau offers the widest selection of authentic Persian rugs and carpets and vintage Persian rugs
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Early 20th Century Persian Tabriz Authentic Antique Persian Rug

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Wool

Antique Persian Hamedan in Rustic Earthy Tones With Tribal Medallions
Located in Atlanta, GA
-Knotted Hamedan, Herati Rug, Authentic Persian Rug, Authentic Hamedan, Vintage Hamedan Rug, Classic
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Early 20th Century Persian Malayer Authentic Antique Persian Rug

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Wool

Antique Persian Tabriz Botanic Handmade Wool Rug
Located in New York, NY
the widest selection of authentic Persian rugs and carpets and vintage Persian rugs for sale in NYC
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Early 20th Century Persian Tabriz Authentic Antique Persian Rug

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Wool

Antique Persian Gallery Hamadan Runner in Blue Background with Multi Colors
Located in Atlanta, GA
Runner in Blue Background with Multi Colors; Persian rug, Authentic Persian Rug, Antique Malayer Rug
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Early 20th Century Persian Malayer Authentic Antique Persian Rug

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Wool

Antique Persian Malayer Gallery All-Over Geometric Design In Muted Colors
Located in Atlanta, GA
Woven Arts; rug EMB-9701-P13867 Type: Antique Malayer : Persian rug, Authentic Persian Rug, Antique
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Early 20th Century Persian Malayer Authentic Antique Persian Rug

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Wool

Antique Persian Malayer Runner All-Over Floral Design on a Blue Background
Located in Atlanta, GA
-Over, Motif, Malayer Persian rug, Authentic Persian Rug, Antique Malayer Rug, Vintage Persian Rug
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Early 20th Century Persian Malayer Authentic Antique Persian Rug

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Wool

Antique Persian Hamadan Runner in Warm Tones of Grey, Brown, and L. Brown
Located in Atlanta, GA
, Antique Hamedan Runner Rug, Authentic Persian Rug, Authentic Hamedan  
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Early 20th Century Persian Malayer Authentic Antique Persian Rug

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Wool

Antique Persian Paisley Field Hamadan in Multi-Tiered Border in Red and Blue
Located in Atlanta, GA
Antique Rug, Authentic Persian Rug, Antique Hamadan Runner, Hamadan Paisley Rug, Paisley Antique Rugs.  
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Early 20th Century Persian Malayer Authentic Antique Persian Rug

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Wool

Antique Persian Hamadan Long Runner in Brown, Gray and Earth Tones
Located in Atlanta, GA
, Authentic Persian Rug, Antique Malayer Rug, Floral Malayer Persian Runner Rug, Antique Persian Malayer
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Early 20th Century Persian Malayer Authentic Antique Persian Rug

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Wool

Antique Persian Hamedan Runner with Sub-Geometric Tribal Design
Located in Atlanta, GA
Persian Hamedan Runner with Sub-Geometric Design; Persian rug, Authentic Persian Rug, Antique Malayer Rug
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Early 20th Century Persian Malayer Authentic Antique Persian Rug

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Wool

Antique Persian Malayer Runner with All-Over Floral Medallions Design
Located in Atlanta, GA
; Antique Persian Malayer Runner with All-Over Floral Medallion Design; Persian rug, Authentic Persian Rug
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Early 20th Century Persian Malayer Authentic Antique Persian Rug

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Wool

Antique Persian Malayer Paisley Design Runner in Red, Orange, and Blue
Located in Atlanta, GA
Malayer Paisley Design Runner in Red, Black and Blue; Persian rug, Authentic Persian Rug, Antique Malayer
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Early 20th Century Persian Malayer Authentic Antique Persian Rug

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Wool

Antique Persian Malayer Runner with All over Herati Design in Blue and Brown
Located in Atlanta, GA
, Authentic Persian Rug, Antique Malayer Rug, Floral Malayer Persian Runner Rug, Antique Persian Malayer
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Early 20th Century Persian Malayer Authentic Antique Persian Rug

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Wool

Authentic Persian Tabriz Rug
Located in New York, NY
Authentic Persian Tabriz rug in Beige, Blue, Brown, Gray Size: 9'7" × 11'3" (292 × 342 cm) The
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Early 20th Century Persian Tabriz Authentic Antique Persian Rug

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Wool

Authentic Persian Afshar Rug
Located in New York, NY
Authentic Persian Afshar Blue, Brown, Green, Red, White Rug. Size: 5'3" × 9'10" (160 × 299 cm) This
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Early 20th Century Persian Authentic Antique Persian Rug

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Wool

Authentic Persian Sultanabad Rug
Located in New York, NY
Authentic Persian Sultanabad rug in beige, brown, green, red Size: 9'3" × 13'0" (281 × 396 cm
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Early 20th Century Persian Sultanabad Authentic Antique Persian Rug

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Wool

Authentic Persian Tabriz Silk Rug
Located in New York, NY
Authentic Persian Tabriz silk rug in blue, brown, green, orange, pink, purple Size: 9'8" × 14'4
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Early 20th Century Persian Tabriz Authentic Antique Persian Rug

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Silk

Authentic Vintage Persian Kirman Rug
Located in New York, NY
Authentic Vintage Persian Kirman floral handmade wool rug Size: 12'1" × 18'5" (368 × 561 cm). An
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Early 20th Century Persian Kirman Authentic Antique Persian Rug

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Wool

Authentic 1900s Persian Khorassan Rug
Located in New York, NY
Authentic 1900s Persian Khorassan rug Size: 13'1" × 21'10" (398 × 665 cm) A Persian Khorassan rug
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Early 20th Century Persian Khorassan Authentic Antique Persian Rug

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Wool

Authentic 19th Century Persian Malayer Rug
Located in New York, NY
Authentic 19th century Persian Malayer rug Size: 11'3" × 16'8" (342 × 508 cm) An exceptional
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Late 19th Century Persian Malayer Authentic Antique Persian Rug

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Wool

Authentic Persian Tabriz Handmade Wool Rug
Located in New York, NY
Authentic Persian Tabriz handmade wool rug Size: 10'6" × 15'0" (320 × 457 cm) An early 20th century
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Early 19th Century Persian Tabriz Authentic Antique Persian Rug

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Wool

Authentic 19th Century Persian Tabriz Rug
Located in New York, NY
Authentic 19th century Persian Tabriz rug Size: 13'0" × 20'0" (396 × 609 cm) A late 19th century
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Late 19th Century Persian Tabriz Authentic Antique Persian Rug

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Wool

Authentic Persian Khorassan Handmade Wool Rug
Located in New York, NY
Authentic Persian Khorassan handmade wool carpet Size: 11'6" × 15'4" (350 × 467 cm) A Persian
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Early 20th Century Persian Khorassan Authentic Antique Persian Rug

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Wool

Authentic Persian Tabriz Handmade Wool Rug
Located in New York, NY
Authentic Persian Tabriz handmade wool rug (antique washed) Size: 9'1" × 12'0" (276 × 365 cm). An
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Early 20th Century Persian Tabriz Authentic Antique Persian Rug

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Wool

Authentic Persian Kirman Handmade Wool Rug
Located in New York, NY
Authentic Persian Kirman handmade wool rug Size: 4'9" × 7'0" (144 × 213 cm) This antique circa 1900
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Early 20th Century Persian Kirman Authentic Antique Persian Rug

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Wool

Authentic Persian Khorassan Handmade Wool Rug
Located in New York, NY
Authentic Persian Khorassan orange, yellow handmade wool rug Size: 10'2" × 13'0" (309 × 396 cm) A
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Late 19th Century Persian Khorassan Authentic Antique Persian Rug

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Wool

Authentic Persian Sultanabad Handmade Wool Rug
Located in New York, NY
Authentic Persian Sultanabad handmade wool rug Size: 12'0" × 16'7" (365 × 505 cm) Made around 1910
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Early 20th Century Persian Sultanabad Authentic Antique Persian Rug

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Wool

Authentic Persian Kirman Handmade Wool Rug
Located in New York, NY
Authentic Persian Kirman Handmade Wool Rug Size: 10'5" × 20'0" (317 × 609 cm) An early 20th century
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Early 20th Century Persian Kirman Authentic Antique Persian Rug

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Wool

Authentic Persian Malyer Handwoven Wool Rug
Located in New York, NY
Authentic Persian Malyer handwoven wool rug Size: 5'9" × 15'9" (175 × 480 cm) This antique Persian
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Early 20th Century Persian Malayer Authentic Antique Persian Rug

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Wool

Authentic Persian Tabriz Handmade Wool Rug
Located in New York, NY
Authentic Persian Tabriz handmade wool rug Size: 11'3" × 18'0" (342 × 548 cm) An early 20th century
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Early 20th Century Persian Tabriz Authentic Antique Persian Rug

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Wool

Authentic Persian Kirman Handmade Wool Rug
Located in New York, NY
Authentic Persian Kirman handmade wool rug. Size: 13'6" × 21'5" (411 × 652 cm) An early 20th
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Early 20th Century Persian Kirman Authentic Antique Persian Rug

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Wool

Authentic Persian Kirman Handmade Wool Rug
Located in New York, NY
Authentic Persian Kirman Green Blue Brown Handmade Wool Rug Size: 9'1" × 17'9" (276 × 541 cm) This
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Late 19th Century Persian Kirman Authentic Antique Persian Rug

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Wool

Authentic Persian Tabriz Handmade Wool Rug
Located in New York, NY
Authentic Persian Tabriz Beige Green Handmade Wool Rug Size: 10'10" × 17'1" (330 × 520 cm) This
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Early 20th Century Persian Tabriz Authentic Antique Persian Rug

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Wool

Authentic 19th Century Persian Senneh Rug
Located in New York, NY
Authentic 19th Century Persian Senneh Rug Size: 4'8" × 6'7" (142 × 200 cm). Universal beauty and
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Late 19th Century Persian Authentic Antique Persian Rug

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Wool

Authentic Persian Kirman Handmade Wool Rug
Located in New York, NY
Authentic Persian Kirman handmade wool rug Size: 13'3" × 24'4" (403 × 741 cm) In the world of
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Early 20th Century Persian Kirman Authentic Antique Persian Rug

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Wool

Authentic Persian Bakhtiari Handmade Wool Rug
Located in New York, NY
Authentic Persian Bakhtiari handmade wool rug Size: 13'1" × 21'3" (398 × 647 cm) An early 20th
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Early 20th Century Persian Authentic Antique Persian Rug

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Wool

Authentic Persian Meshad Handmade Wool Rug
Located in New York, NY
Authentic Persian Meshad handmade wool rug Size: 11'2" × 16'8" (340 × 508 cm) This Persian Meshad
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Early 20th Century Persian Authentic Antique Persian Rug

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Wool

Authentic Persian Tabriz Handwoven Wool Rug
Located in New York, NY
Authentic Persian Tabriz handwoven wool carpet Size: 11'3" × 19'9" (342 × 601 cm) An early 20th
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Early 20th Century Persian Tabriz Authentic Antique Persian Rug

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Wool

Authentic Persian Kirman Handmade Wool Rug
Located in New York, NY
Authentic Persian Kirman Handmade Wool Rug Size: 9'0" × 12'3" (274 × 373 cm) An early 20th century
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Early 20th Century Persian Kirman Authentic Antique Persian Rug

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Wool

Authentic Persian Tabriz Handwoven Wool Rug
Located in New York, NY
Authentic Persian Tabriz handwoven wool rug Size: 9'4" x 13'1" (284 x 398 cm) A late 19th century
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Late 19th Century Persian Tabriz Authentic Antique Persian Rug

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Wool

Authentic Persian Kirman Handmade Wool Rug
Located in New York, NY
Authentic Persian Kirman handmade wool rug Size: 10'10" × 19'8" (330 × 599 cm) An early 20th
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Early 20th Century Persian Kirman Authentic Antique Persian Rug

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Wool

Authentic Persian Bakhtiari Handmade Wool Rug
Located in New York, NY
Authentic Persian Bakhtiari Handmade Wool Rug Size: 14'6" × 20'0" (441 × 609 cm) An early 20th
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Early 20th Century Persian Authentic Antique Persian Rug

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Wool

Authentic 19th Century Persian Tabriz Rug
Located in New York, NY
Authentic 19th century Persian Tabriz handmade wool rug Size: 7'0" × 9'8" (213 × 294 cm) A late
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Late 19th Century Persian Tabriz Authentic Antique Persian Rug

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Wool

Authentic Oversized Antique Persian Sarouk Rug
Located in New York, NY
Authentic oversized antique Persian Sarouk rug Size: 14'5" × 27'0" (439 × 822 cm) An exceptional
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Early 20th Century Persian Authentic Antique Persian Rug

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Wool

Authentic Persian Kirman Handwoven Wool Rug
Located in New York, NY
Authentic Persian Kirman handwoven wool rug Size: 9'9" × 14'4" (297 × 436 cm) An early 20th century
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Early 20th Century Persian Kirman Authentic Antique Persian Rug

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Wool

Authentic Persian Tabriz Handmade Wool Rug
Located in New York, NY
Authentic Persian Tabriz Handmade Wool Rug Size: 10'8" × 14'4" (325 × 436 cm) A Classic early 20th
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Early 20th Century Persian Tabriz Authentic Antique Persian Rug

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Wool

Authentic 19th Century Persian Tabriz Rug
Located in New York, NY
Authentic 19th century beige Persian Tabriz rug Size: 12'0" × 18'2" (365 × 553 cm) A Northwest
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Late 19th Century Persian Authentic Antique Persian Rug

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Wool

Authentic 19th Century Persian Sultanabad Rug
Located in New York, NY
Authentic 19th Century Persian Sultanabad Orange, Brown Handmade Wool Rug Size: 13'6" × 23'3" (411
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Late 19th Century Persian Sultanabad Authentic Antique Persian Rug

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Wool

Authentic Persian Kirman Handmade Wool Rug
Located in New York, NY
Authentic Persian Kirman handmade wool rug Size: 10'6" × 16'8" (320 × 508 cm). A Persian Kirman rug
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Early 20th Century Persian Kirman Authentic Antique Persian Rug

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Wool

Authentic 19th Century Persian Khorassan Rug
Located in New York, NY
Authentic 19th century Persian Khorassan carpet Size: 12'7" × 20'4" (383 × 619 cm) A late 19th
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Late 19th Century Persian Khorassan Authentic Antique Persian Rug

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Wool

Authentic Persian Tabriz Handmade Wool Rug
Located in New York, NY
Authentic Persian Tabriz brown blue handmade wool carpet Size: 11'10" × 18'3" (360 × 556 cm) An
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Early 20th Century Persian Tabriz Authentic Antique Persian Rug

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Wool

Authentic Persian Tabriz Handmade Wool Rug
Located in New York, NY
Authentic Persian Tabriz handmade wool carpet Size: 9'9" × 12'9" (297 × 388 cm) An early 20th
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Early 20th Century Persian Tabriz Authentic Antique Persian Rug

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Wool

Authentic Persian Tabriz Handmade Wool Rug
Located in New York, NY
Authentic Persian Tabriz handmade wool rug Size: 8'5" × 11'4" (256 × 345 cm) Craftsmen from the
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Early 20th Century Persian Tabriz Authentic Antique Persian Rug

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Wool

Authentic Persian Kirman Handmade Wool Rug
Located in New York, NY
Authentic Persian Kirman Handmade Wool Carpet Size: 11'7" × 16'8" (353 × 508 cm) A late 19th
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Late 19th Century Persian Kirman Authentic Antique Persian Rug

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Wool

Authentic 19th Century Persian Kirman Rug
Located in New York, NY
Authentic 19th Century Persian Kirman Rug Size: 13'8" × 20'8" (416 × 629 cm) A great example of
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Late 19th Century Persian Kirman Authentic Antique Persian Rug

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Wool

Authentic Persian Sultanabad Handmade Wool Rug
Located in New York, NY
Authentic Persian Sultanabad Handmade Wool Rug Size: 11'6" × 19'7" (350 × 596 cm) This circa 1920
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Early 20th Century Persian Sultanabad Authentic Antique Persian Rug

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Wool

Authentic 19th Century Persian Kirman Rug
Located in New York, NY
Authentic 19th century Persian Kirman carpet Size: 13'4" × 23'10" (406 × 726 cm) A highly
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Late 19th Century Persian Kirman Authentic Antique Persian Rug

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Wool

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Authentic Antique Persian Rug For Sale on 1stDibs

Choose from an assortment of styles, material and more with respect to the authentic antique Persian rug you’re looking for at 1stDibs. Each authentic antique Persian rug for sale was constructed with extraordinary care, often using fabric, wool and goat hair. Your living room may not be complete without an authentic antique Persian rug — find older editions for sale from the 19th Century and newer versions made as recently as the 20th Century. Each authentic antique Persian rug bearing hallmarks is very popular.

How Much is a Authentic Antique Persian Rug?

The average selling price for an authentic antique Persian rug at 1stDibs is $70,000, while they’re typically $2,990 on the low end and $240,000 for the 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 Authentic Antique Persian Rug
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    To tell if a Persian rug is authentic, turn it over. Real ones feature hand-knotted crafting, which makes the pattern on the back the same as the one shown on the front. If you find a backing or don't see the print, you likely have a reproduction rug. On 1stDibs, find a collection of expertly vetted Persian rugs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 3, 2024
    How much authentic Persian rugs are will depend on rarity, condition, demand and more. The price of Persian rugs on 1stDibs starts at approximately $200 or $220 per rug. Persian rugs can be surprisingly costly partly because they are made with the highest quality materials. The expense of these materials will trickle down to the consumer. The long time that it takes to create these majestic works will also factor into the price.

    Antique and vintage Persian rugs are handmade from the finest materials, including wool and silk. These fibers are colored using natural dyes derived from insects and plants and woven into bold designs that reflect Iran’s culture and history. Regarded as works of art, carpets and rugs of this kind can take months or years to complete.

    Iran (modern-day Persia) encompasses different cultures, languages and dialects, and its exquisite rugs reflect this diversity. 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 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.

    The antique and vintage Persian rugs for sale on 1stDibs include Persian tribal rugs, handmade silk Persian rugs and more.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    There 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.
  • Nazmiyal
    NazmiyalMarch 23, 2021
    The most expensive antique Persian rug ever sold in auction (so far) is $34,000,000. But the vast majority will cost under $100,000.