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Vintage Persian Gallery Camel Hair Floral Medallion Hamadan Rug in Red and Brown
Located in Atlanta, GA
, Authentic Persian Rug, Authentic Sarab Hamedan, Vintage Herati Rug, Classic Herati Rug, Authentic Herati
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1950s Persian Tabriz Authentic Vintage Persian Rug

Materials

Wool

Vintage Persian Kashan Rug with Traditional Colonial and Federal Style
Located in Dallas, TX
possesses a history and patina that only an authentic Persian rug could, and yet it is also capable of
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Mid-20th Century Persian Kashan Authentic Vintage Persian Rug

Materials

Wool

Antique Authentic Persian Tabriz Rug
Located in New York, NY
Authentic Persian Tabriz Rug in Beige, Blue, Brown and Gray Size: 7'10" × 11'3" (238 × 342 cm).
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Mid-20th Century Persian Tabriz Authentic Vintage Persian Rug

Materials

Wool

Authentic Persian Tabriz Handmade Silk Rug
Located in New York, NY
Authentic Persian Tabriz Handmade Silk Rug in Beige, Blue and Red Size: 4'1" × 6'0" (124 × 182 cm
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Late 20th Century Persian Tabriz Authentic Vintage Persian Rug

Materials

Silk

Authentic 19th Century Persian Tabriz Rug
Located in New York, NY
Authentic 19th Century Persian Tabriz Rug Size: 10'4" × 14'5" (314 × 439 cm) A late 19th century
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Late 20th Century Persian Tabriz Authentic Vintage Persian Rug

Materials

Wool

Authentic Persian Hand Knotted Medallion Blue Sarouk Rug
Located in San Diego, CA
Introducing an exquisite piece of artistry, this authentic hand-knotted Persian Sarouk rug embodies
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1950s Persian Authentic Vintage Persian Rug

Materials

Wool, Cotton

Authentic Persian Nahavandi Geometric Blue Rug 1960 Circa
Located in San Diego, CA
sizes of the rugs made there. This stunning Nahavandi rug has a geometric design with outstanding tribal
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1960s Persian Tribal Authentic Vintage Persian Rug

Materials

Wool, Cotton

Authentic Persian Hand Knotted Green Geometric Heriz Rug
Located in San Diego, CA
This Persian Tabriz-Heriz rug has wool pile and cotton foundation. This rug has an unsual geometric
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1990s Persian Tabriz Authentic Vintage Persian Rug

Materials

Wool, Cotton

Authentic Persian Hand Knotted Medallion Floral Silk Qum Rug
Located in San Diego, CA
This authentic Persian Qum rug has silk pile and silk foundation in excellent condition. The color
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Late 20th Century Persian Authentic Vintage Persian Rug

Materials

Silk

Authentic Persian Qum Hand Knotted Silk Rug 1970 Circa
Located in San Diego, CA
This is a very fine rug weaved in city of Qum, Iran. This rug has silk pile and foundation, with a
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1970s Persian Authentic Vintage Persian Rug

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Silk

Authentic Persian Hand Knotted Antique Kurdish Rug, circa 1940
Located in San Diego, CA
This antique rug is a Persian Kurdish with wool pile and wool foundation. The design is geometric
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1940s Persian Tribal Authentic Vintage Persian Rug

Materials

Wool

Authentic Persian Qum Hand Knotted Silk Rug 1970 Circa
Located in San Diego, CA
This is a very fine rug weaved in city of Qum, Iran. This rug has silk pile and foundation, with a
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1970s Persian Authentic Vintage Persian Rug

Materials

Silk

Authentic Persian Hand Knotted Tree of Life Green Qum Rug
Located in San Diego, CA
This beautiful Persian Qum rug has wool pile with cotton foundation. The size is 3 feet 3 inch by 4
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Late 20th Century Persian Authentic Vintage Persian Rug

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Wool, Cotton

Authentic Persian Hand Knotted Medallion Fish Design 'Mahi' Tabriz Rug
Located in San Diego, CA
condition. Mahi rugs are not only one of the finest groups of Persian rugs but also the most decorative as
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1970s Persian Tabriz Authentic Vintage Persian Rug

Materials

Wool, Cotton, Silk

Authentic Persian Hand Knotted Medallion Fish Design 'Mahi' Tabriz Rug
Located in San Diego, CA
condition. Mahi rugs are not only one of the finest groups of Persian rugs but also the most decorative as
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1960s Persian Tabriz Authentic Vintage Persian Rug

Materials

Wool, Silk

Authentic Persian Hand Knotted Medallion Fish Design 'Mahi' Tabriz Rug
Located in San Diego, CA
condition. Mahi rugs are not only one of the finest groups of Persian rugs but also the most decorative as
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1970s Persian Tabriz Authentic Vintage Persian Rug

Materials

Wool, Cotton, Silk

Authentic Persian Hand Knotted Red Floral Sarouk Mahal Rug, circa 1960
Located in San Diego, CA
This rug is an authentic hand knotted Sarouk rug with wool pile and cotton foundation. A Sarouk or
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1960s Persian Authentic Vintage Persian Rug

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Wool, Cotton

Authentic Persian Hand Knotted Rust Blue Geometric Heriz Rug Circa 1960
Located in San Diego, CA
This Persian Tabriz-Heriz rug, Heriz rugs are Persian rugs from the area of Heriz, East Azerbaijan
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1960s Persian Authentic Vintage Persian Rug

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Wool, Cotton

Authentic Persian Hand Knotted Medallion Floral Tabriz Red Oval Shape Rug
Located in San Diego, CA
This authentic Persian handmade runner has wool and silk pile with cotton foundation. This
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Late 20th Century Tabriz Authentic Vintage Persian Rug

Materials

Wool, Cotton, Silk

Authentic Persian Hand Knotted Red Semi Floral Heriz Rug, Circa 1960
Located in San Diego, CA
This Persian Tabriz-Heriz rug, Heriz rugs are Persian rugs from the area of Heriz, East Azerbaijan
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1960s Persian Authentic Vintage Persian Rug

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Wool, Cotton

Authentic Persian Hand Knotted Medallion Semi Floral Tabriz Rug, 1970 Circa
Located in San Diego, CA
This rug is a hand-knotted Persian Tabriz rug with a great quality. Tabriz is one of the oldest rug
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1970s Persian Tabriz Authentic Vintage Persian Rug

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Wool, Cotton

Authentic Persian Hand Knotted Medallion Floral Red Mashad Rug, Circa 1960
Located in San Diego, CA
This Mashad rug is another popular member of Persian rug family; with wool pile and cotton
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1960s Persian Authentic Vintage Persian Rug

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Wool, Cotton

Authentic Persian Hand Knotted Floral Sheikh Safi Design Tabriz Rug, 1970
Located in San Diego, CA
This rug is a hand-knotted Persian Tabriz rug with a great quality. Tabriz is one of the oldest rug
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1970s Persian Tabriz Authentic Vintage Persian Rug

Materials

Wool, Cotton

Authentic Persian Hand Knotted Medallion Floral Red Sarouk Mahal Rug, Circa 1960
Located in San Diego, CA
This rug is an authentic hand knotted Sarouk Mahal rug with wool pile and cotton foundation. A
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1960s Persian Authentic Vintage Persian Rug

Materials

Wool, Cotton

Authentic Persian Hand Knotted Medallion Floral Red Blue Sarouk Rug, circa 1970
Located in San Diego, CA
This rug is an authentic hand knotted Sarouk rug with wool pile and tight weave on cotton
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1970s Persian Authentic Vintage Persian Rug

Materials

Wool, Cotton

Authentic Persian Hand Knotted Geometric All-Over Red Black Baluchi Rug, 1960
Located in San Diego, CA
This authentic Persian Baluchi rug has wool pile foundation which is hand knotted by the nomads of
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1960s Persian Tribal Authentic Vintage Persian Rug

Materials

Wool

Mid-20th Century Handmade Persian Malayer Accent Rug
Located in New York, NY
“coming back” is a question. They have never gone away in authentic Persian rugs. A tour of the country
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Mid-20th Century Persian Tribal Authentic Vintage Persian Rug

Materials

Wool

Mid-20th Century Handmade Persian Kurd Throw Rug
Located in New York, NY
away in authentic Persian rugs. A tour of the country shows urban weaving centers around the border
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Mid-20th Century Persian Modern Authentic Vintage Persian Rug

Materials

Wool

Mid-20th Century Handmade Persian Gabbeh Throw Rug
Located in New York, NY
away in authentic Persian rugs. A tour of the country shows urban weaving centers around the border
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Mid-20th Century Persian Modern Authentic Vintage Persian Rug

Materials

Wool

Mid-20th Century Handmade Persian Gabbeh Accent Rug
Located in New York, NY
away in authentic Persian rugs. A tour of the country shows urban weaving centers around the border
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Mid-20th Century Persian Tribal Authentic Vintage Persian Rug

Materials

Wool

Mid-20th Century Handmade Persian Shiraz Throw Rug
Located in New York, NY
A vintage Persian Shiraz throw rug handmade during the mid-20th century in vivid tones. Measures
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Mid-20th Century Persian Tribal Authentic Vintage Persian Rug

Materials

Wool, Cotton

Mid-20th Century Handmade Persian Gabbeh Throw Rug
Located in New York, NY
away in authentic Persian rugs. A tour of the country shows urban weaving centers around the border
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Mid-20th Century Persian Modern Authentic Vintage Persian Rug

Materials

Wool

Mid-20th Century Handmade Persian Shiraz Throw Rug
Located in New York, NY
away in authentic Persian rugs. A tour of the country shows urban weaving centers around the border
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Mid-20th Century Persian Rustic Authentic Vintage Persian Rug

Materials

Wool

Mid-20th Century Handmade Persian Baluch Throw Rug
Located in New York, NY
A vintage Persian Baluch throw rug handmade during the mid-20th century with bright cotton
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Mid-20th Century Persian Tribal Authentic Vintage Persian Rug

Materials

Wool, Cotton

Mid-20th Century Handmade Persian Hamadan Throw Rug
Located in New York, NY
away in authentic Persian rugs. A tour of the country shows urban weaving centers around the border
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Mid-20th Century Persian Rustic Authentic Vintage Persian Rug

Materials

Wool

Mid-20th Century Handmade Persian Hamadan Throw Rug
Located in New York, NY
away in authentic Persian rugs. A tour of the country shows urban weaving centers around the border
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Mid-20th Century Persian Rustic Authentic Vintage Persian Rug

Materials

Wool

Mid-20th Century Handmade Persian Hamadan Throw Rug
Located in New York, NY
away in authentic Persian rugs. A tour of the country shows urban weaving centers around the border
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Mid-20th Century Persian Rustic Authentic Vintage Persian Rug

Materials

Wool

Mid-20th Century Handmade Persian Malayer Throw Rug
Located in New York, NY
away in authentic Persian rugs. A tour of the country shows urban weaving centers around the border
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Mid-20th Century Persian Rustic Authentic Vintage Persian Rug

Materials

Wool

Mid-20th Century Handmade Persian Malayer Throw Rug
Located in New York, NY
away in authentic Persian rugs. A tour of the country shows urban weaving centers around the border
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Mid-20th Century Persian Rustic Authentic Vintage Persian Rug

Materials

Wool

Mid-20th Century Handmade Persian Hamadan Accent Rug
Located in New York, NY
“coming back” is a question. They have never gone away in authentic Persian rugs. A tour of the country
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Mid-20th Century Persian Rustic Authentic Vintage Persian Rug

Materials

Wool

Mid-20th Century Handmade Persian Kashan Accent Rug
Located in New York, NY
away in authentic Persian rugs. A tour of the country shows urban weaving centers around the border
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Mid-20th Century Persian Rustic Authentic Vintage Persian Rug

Materials

Wool

Mid-20th Century Handmade Persian Malayer Throw Rug
Located in New York, NY
away in authentic Persian rugs. A tour of the country shows urban weaving centers around the border
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Mid-20th Century Persian Rustic Authentic Vintage Persian Rug

Materials

Wool

Mid-20th Century Handmade Persian Malayer Throw Rug
Located in New York, NY
away in authentic Persian rugs. A tour of the country shows urban weaving centers around the border
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Mid-20th Century Persian Rustic Authentic Vintage Persian Rug

Materials

Wool

Mid-20th Century Handmade Persian Malayer Throw Rug
Located in New York, NY
away in authentic Persian rugs. A tour of the country shows urban weaving centers around the border
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Mid-20th Century Persian Rustic Authentic Vintage Persian Rug

Materials

Wool

Mid-20th Century Handmade Persian Wagireh Hamadan Throw Rug
Located in New York, NY
away in authentic Persian rugs. A tour of the country shows urban weaving centers around the border
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Mid-20th Century Persian Rustic Authentic Vintage Persian Rug

Materials

Wool, Cotton

Mid-20th Century Handmade Persian Shiraz Square Throw Rug
Located in New York, NY
“coming back” is a question. They have never gone away in authentic Persian rugs. A tour of the country
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Mid-20th Century Persian Tribal Authentic Vintage Persian Rug

Materials

Wool

Mid-20th Century Handmade Persian Tabriz Square Throw Rug
Located in New York, NY
“coming back” is a question. They have never gone away in authentic Persian rugs. A tour of the country
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Mid-20th Century Persian Modern Authentic Vintage Persian Rug

Materials

Wool

Mid-20th Century Handmade Persian Hamadan Small Accent Rug
Located in New York, NY
“coming back” is a question. They have never gone away in authentic Persian rugs. A tour of the country
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Mid-20th Century Persian Tribal Authentic Vintage Persian Rug

Materials

Wool

Contemporary Mid-20th Century Handmade Persian Mahal Throw Rug
Located in New York, NY
A vintage Persian Mahal throw rug handmade during the mid-20th century with a colorful and
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Mid-20th Century Persian Modern Authentic Vintage Persian Rug

Materials

Wool

Mid-20th Century Handmade Persian Kashan Pictorial Throw Rug
Located in New York, NY
“coming back” is a question. They have never gone away in authentic Persian rugs. A tour of the country
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Mid-20th Century Persian Folk Art Authentic Vintage Persian Rug

Materials

Wool

Authentic Persian Hand Knotted Medallion Semi Floral Blue Red Tabriz Rug 1960 Ci
Located in San Diego, CA
This rug is a hand-knotted Persian Tabriz rug with a great quality. Tabriz is one of the oldest rug
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1960s Persian Tabriz Authentic Vintage Persian Rug

Materials

Wool, Cotton

Contemporary Mid-20th Century Handmade Persian Shiraz Small Accent Rug
Located in New York, NY
away in authentic Persian rugs. A tour of the country shows urban weaving centers around the border
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Mid-20th Century Persian Modern Authentic Vintage Persian Rug

Materials

Wool

Mid-20th Century Handmade Persian Kurd Pictorial Lion Throw Rug
Located in New York, NY
A vintage Persian Kurd throw rug handmade during the mid-20th century with a folk pictorial
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Mid-20th Century Persian Folk Art Authentic Vintage Persian Rug

Materials

Wool

Mid-20th Century Handmade Persian Tabriz Art Deco Style Throw Rug
Located in New York, NY
A vintage Persian Tabriz throw rug, with an Art Deco style geometric pattern, handmade during the
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Mid-20th Century Persian Art Deco Authentic Vintage Persian Rug

Materials

Wool

Mid-20th Century Handmade Persian Art Deco Style Mashad Accent Rug
Located in New York, NY
A vintage Persian Mashad accent rug in the Art Deco style handmade during the mid-20th century
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Mid-20th Century Persian Art Deco Authentic Vintage Persian Rug

Materials

Wool

Mid-20th Century Handmade Persian Malayer Throw Rug In Grey & Brown
Located in New York, NY
A vintage Persian Malayer throw rug handmade during the mid-20th century in shades of grey and
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Mid-20th Century Persian Rustic Authentic Vintage Persian Rug

Materials

Wool

Mid-20th Century Handmade Persian Malayer Throw Rug In Khaki Green & Rust
Located in New York, NY
A vintage Persian Malayer throw rug handmade during the mid-20th century in shades of khaki green
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Mid-20th Century Persian Rustic Authentic Vintage Persian Rug

Materials

Wool

Vintage Persian Kilim Rug
Located in New York, NY
Vintage Persian Kilim Rug Size: 5'0" × 8'3" (152 × 251 cm) The vintage Persian kilim rug dating
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Mid-20th Century Asian Kilim Authentic Vintage Persian Rug

Materials

Wool

Vintage Persian Kilim Rug
Located in New York, NY
Vintage Persian Kilim Rug Size: 12'0" × 14'7" (365 × 444 cm) The vintage Persian kilim rug dating
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Mid-20th Century Persian Kilim Authentic Vintage Persian Rug

Materials

Wool

Vintage Persian Kilim Rug
Vintage Persian Kilim Rug
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Antique Persian Sultanabad Rug
Located in Dallas, TX
73681, antique Persian Sultanabad rug with warm Arts & Crafts style. With its timeless design and
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Mid-20th Century Persian Sultanabad Authentic Vintage Persian Rug

Materials

Wool

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Authentic Vintage Persian Rug For Sale on 1stDibs

With a vast inventory of beautiful furniture at 1stDibs, we’ve got just the authentic vintage Persian rug you’re looking for. Frequently made of fabric, wool and cotton, every authentic vintage Persian rug was constructed with great care. You’ve searched high and low for the perfect authentic vintage Persian rug — we have versions that date back to the 20th Century alongside those produced as recently as the 20th Century are available.

How Much is a Authentic Vintage Persian Rug?

The average selling price for an authentic vintage Persian rug at 1stDibs is $6,415, while they’re typically $1,022 on the low end and $28,000 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 Vintage Persian Rug
  • 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
    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 ExpertOctober 12, 2021
    A vintage Persian rug is often a hand-knotted or hand-woven rug that dates from the 1940s to the 1980s. True Persian rugs can only be produced in Iran's middle eastern area. A soft backing is usually included in a genuine Persian rug. Find a wide collection of vintage Persian rugs in various materials on 1stDibs today.