Light Blue Animal Persian Tabriz Rug
Located in New York, NY
early 20th century Persian Tabriz Pictorial rug in predominant light blue featuring a flurry of
Early 20th Century Persian Folk Art Persian Rugs
Wool
Light Blue Animal Persian Tabriz Rug
Located in New York, NY
early 20th century Persian Tabriz Pictorial rug in predominant light blue featuring a flurry of
Wool
Zabihi Collection Light Blue Animal Persian Qum Room Size Rug
Located in New York, NY
early 20th century Persian Tabriz Pictorial rug in predominant light blue featuring a flurry of
Wool
Zabihi Collection Blue Animal Pictorial Vintage Persian Lion King Rug
Located in New York, NY
a 3rd quarter of the 20th Century Persian Lion King Pictorial Rug 14'' x 24''
Wool
$18,500
W 110 in L 151 in
Zabihi Collection Blue Animal Pictorial Antique Persian Tabriz Room Size Rug
Located in New York, NY
An early 20th century room size Persian Tabriz Formal rug. A sky blue field , ivory border with
Wool
$1,300Sale Price|35% Off
W 55 in L 59 in
5x5 Modern Hand-Knotted Gabbeh Rug - Tribal Animal & Diamond Motif - Sky Blue
Located in Norwalk, CT
whimsical animal silhouettes along with geometric diamond charms on a sky-blue field with vibrant terracotta
Wool
Vintage NW Blue Persian Animal Design Runner Rug 3'4 X 8'5
Located in New York, NY
3'4 X 8'5. A wonderful NW Persian runner with a wide variety of colors and designs including animal
Wool
Vintage Gabbeh Persian Runner Rug, Blue with Animal Pictorials - Rug & Kilim
Located in Long Island City, NY
, folkloric symbolism. At its center, an archaic lion stretches across a vibrant cerulean-blue field—its
Wool
Antique Persian Gold Blue Tabriz Hunting Design Rug Birds Animals c. 1900
Located in New York, NY
Tabriz is Iran's second oldest city, and was the earliest capital of the Safavid dynasty. The city
Wool
Vintage Persian Malayer Gallery Rug With Animal Motifs in Red, Ivory, Blue
Located in Barrington, IL
, celebrated for its vibrant red field and charming animal motifs. The rug features an array of birds woven
Wool, Cotton
Intermediate Size Persian Blue Animal Pictorial Rug
Located in New York, NY
. Large animals floating on a light blue field Measures: 4'10" x 6'7''
Wool
Blue Persian Tabriz Hunting Animal Pictorial Rug
Located in New York, NY
Large room-size antique Persian Tabriz rug featuring a formal Pictorial Animal Hunting Pattern from
Wool
Zabihi Collection Red Antique Persian Tabriz Rug
Located in New York, NY
An early 20th-century Persian Tabriz Rug in red and blue Details rug no. j4266 size 8' 4" x 11' 8" (254 x 356 cm)
Wool
$1,155Sale Price / item|30% Off
H 16.1 in Dm 11.5 in
'Plissé White Edition' Pleated Textile Table Lamp by Folkform for Örsjö
By Örsjö Industri AB
Located in Glendale, CA
'Plissé White Edition' pleated textile table lamp by Folkform for Örsjö. This unique table lamp was awarded “Lighting of the Year 2022” by Residence Magazine Sweden, who called it “...
Textile
$229,454Sale Price|33% Off
H 51.19 in W 55.12 in D 201.58 in
Rare Victorian Firescreen with Taxidermy Hummingbirds by Henry Ward
By Henry Ward
Located in Amsterdam, NL
England, third quarter of the 19th century On two scrolling foliate feet with casters, above which a rectangular two-side glazed frame, with on top a two-sided shield with initial...
Other
Early 20th Century Handmade Persian Heriz Square Room Size Carpet
Located in New York, NY
An antique Persian Heriz room size carpet in square format handmade during the early 20th century. Measures: 12' 6" x 14' 0".
Wool
$187,500
H 102 in W 84.5 in D 22.5 in
Exceptional 19th Century English Chinoiserie Pagoda Display Cabinet
Located in Houston, TX
Large-scale 19th century English display cabinet executed in the Chinoiserie tradition. Constructed in carved mahogany and conceived as a tripartite architectural façade, each glazed...
Glass, Mahogany
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 are beloved for their versatility. Their geometry complements modern furnishings a...
Wool
Antique Meissen 68-Piece Floral Dinner Service
By Meissen Porcelain
Located in London, GB
Antique Meissen 68-piece floral dinner service German, c. 1900 Largest serving dish: Height 6cm, width 52.5cm, depth 37.5cm Square salad bowl: Height 9.5cm, width 22cm, depth 22cm...
Porcelain
Zabihi Collection Antique Persian Bakshaish Small Rug
Located in New York, NY
An early 20th Century Persian Bakshaish Small Rug Details rug no. j3970 size 3' x 4' (91 x 122 cm) rug type Bakshaish
Wool
Mid-20th Century Handmade Persian Pictorial Tabriz Hunting Ground Carpet
Located in New York, NY
A vintage Persian Tabriz pictorial hunting ground room size carpet handmade during the mid-20th century. Measures: 9' 11" x 12' 7".
Wool
$29,064 / item
H 103.94 in W 70.87 in D 82.29 in
21st Century The King's Bed Solid Oak and Tented Steel Superstructure
By B.B. for Reschio, Benedikt Bolza Design
Located in Lisciano Niccone, Perugia
With a distinct baroque headboard, this stylish grisaille oak four-poster bed has intricate posts with brass plated top and bottom Oriental inspired finials. The light natural linen ...
Steel
Zabihi Collection Antique Persian Sarouk Rug
Located in New York, NY
Description an early 20th century room size Sarouk Rug Details rug no. j3425 size 8' 2" x 12' 7" (249 x 384 cm)
Wool
Zabihi Collection Gray Antique Persian Malayer Rug
Located in New York, NY
An early 20th Century Antique Persian Malayer Antique washed Rug in gray and blue Details rug no. j2555 size 10' 5" x 13' 3" (318 x 404 cm)
Wool
Zabihi Collection Jewel Toned Botanical Persian Meshed Animal Pictorial Rug
Located in New York, NY
An early 20th Century Persian Animal Pictorial Large Room Size rug rug no. j3141 size 11' 7" x 13' 10" (353 x 422 cm).
Wool
Antique Persian Tabriz Pictorial Rug
Located in New York, NY
An antique Persian Tabriz carpet from the turn of the 20th century depicting a pictorial design of a Persian hunting ground. Antique and vintage animal rugs are desired for both ...
Wool
Zabihi Collection Blue Room Size Persian Malayer Rug
Located in New York, NY
Room size 1930s Persian Malayer Rug. Measures 10'6'' x 13'4''
Wool
Antique Persian Silk Tabriz Rug
Located in New York, NY
An antique Persian silk Tabriz carpet from the turn of the 20th century.
Silk
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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