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Antique Persian Sultanabad Rug
By Mehraban Rugs
Located in WEST HOLLYWOOD, CA
and circular medallions against a midnight blue ground. Secondary colors include golden yellow, green
Category

20th Century Persian Persian Rugs

Materials

Wool

Palatial Persian Tabriz Silk & Wool Gonbad Design Circular Rug
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Palatial Persian Tabriz Silk & Wool Gonbad Design Circular Rug The word “Gonbad” translates from
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Persian Islamic Persian Rugs

Materials

Wool, Silk

Ararat Rugs Mina Khani Rug, 19th Century Persian Revival Carpet, Natural Dyed
By Ararat Rugs
Located in Tokyo, JP
The source of the rug comes from the book Antique Rugs of Kurdistan A Historical Legacy of Woven
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Turkish Revival Persian Rugs

Materials

Wool, Natural Fiber, Organic Material

Ararat Rugs Mina Khani Rug, 19th Century Persian Revival Carpet Natural Dye
By Ararat Rugs
Located in Tokyo, JP
The source of the rug comes from the book Antique Rugs of Kurdistan A Historical Legacy of Woven
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Turkish Revival Persian Rugs

Materials

Wool, Natural Fiber, Organic Material

Ararat Rugs Mina Khani Rug, 19th Century Persian Revival Carpet, Natural Dyed
By Ararat Rugs
Located in Tokyo, JP
The source of the rug comes from the book Antique Rugs of Kurdistan A Historical Legacy of Woven
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Turkish Revival Persian Rugs

Materials

Wool, Natural Fiber, Organic Material

Ararat Rugs Mina Khani Rug, 19th Century Persian Revival Carpet, Natural Dyed
By Ararat Rugs
Located in Tokyo, JP
The source of the rug comes from the book Antique Rugs of Kurdistan A Historical Legacy of Woven
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Turkish Revival Persian Rugs

Materials

Wool, Natural Fiber, Organic Material

Ararat Rugs Mina Khani Rug, 19th Century Persian Revival Carpet, Natural Dyed
By Ararat Rugs
Located in Tokyo, JP
The source of the rug comes from the book Antique Rugs of Kurdistan A Historical Legacy of Woven
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Turkish Revival Persian Rugs

Materials

Wool, Natural Fiber, Organic Material

Ararat Rugs Mina Khani Rug, 19th Century Persian Revival Carpet, Natural Dyed
By Ararat Rugs
Located in Tokyo, JP
The source of the rug comes from the book Antique Rugs of Kurdistan A Historical Legacy of Woven
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Turkish Revival Persian Rugs

Materials

Wool, Natural Fiber, Organic Material

Ararat Rugs Mina Khani Rug with Bidjar Border Persian Revival Carpet Natural Dye
By Ararat Rugs
Located in Tokyo, JP
The design source of the rug comes from the book Antique Rugs of Kurdistan A Historical Legacy of
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Turkish Revival Persian Rugs

Materials

Wool, Natural Fiber, Organic Material

Ararat Rugs Mina Khani Rug with Bidjar Border Persian Revival Carpet Natural Dye
By Ararat Rugs
Located in Tokyo, JP
The design source of the rug comes from the book Antique Rugs of Kurdistan A Historical Legacy of
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Turkish Revival Persian Rugs

Materials

Wool, Natural Fiber, Organic Material

Ararat Rugs Mina Khani Rug with Bidjar Border Persian Revival Carpet Natural Dye
By Ararat Rugs
Located in Tokyo, JP
The design source of the rug comes from the book Antique Rugs of Kurdistan A Historical Legacy of
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Turkish Revival Persian Rugs

Materials

Wool, Natural Fiber, Organic Material

Ararat Rugs Mina Khani Rug with Bidjar Border Persian Revival Carpet Natural Dye
By Ararat Rugs
Located in Tokyo, JP
The source of the rug comes from the book Antique Rugs of Kurdistan A Historical Legacy of Woven
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Turkish Revival Persian Rugs

Materials

Wool, Organic Material, Natural Fiber

1970s Antique Tabriz Persian Rug with Circular Floral Motif in Green and Red
Located in Dallas, TX
Antique Persian rug handwoven in the 1970s from fine wool and all-organic dyes. It presents
Category

Vintage 1970s Persian Persian Rugs

Materials

Wool

Semi Antique Round Circular Red Brown Navy Blue Ivory Floral Persian Bidjar Rug
Located in New York, NY
This is a lovely antique round Persian Bijar rug hand knotted in Iran in the 1980s and measures
Category

Vintage 1980s Persian Sarouk Farahan Persian Rugs

Materials

Wool

Semi Antique Round Circular Red Brown Navy Blue Ivory Floral Persian Bijar Rug
Located in New York, NY
This is a lovely antique round Persian Bijar rug hand knotted in Iran in the 1980s and measures 8.6
Category

Vintage 1980s Persian Sarouk Farahan Persian Rugs

Materials

Wool

Antique Persian Mahal Rug
Located in New York, NY
Stunning Navy Blue Field Persian Mahal Rug with an all over- design in an array of other lively
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Vintage 1920s Persian Sultanabad Persian Rugs

Materials

Wool

Antique Persian Mahal Rug
Antique Persian Mahal Rug
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W 106 in L 166 in
Fine Persian Qum Rug
Located in Atlanta, GA
This spectacular Persian Qum bears a magnificent splendor indicative of oyal tastes, which sought
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Vintage 1940s Persian Tabriz Persian Rugs

Materials

Wool

Fine Persian Qum Rug
Fine Persian Qum Rug
W 55 in L 84 in
Antique Persian Khotan Rug 59285
Located in WEST HOLLYWOOD, CA
An epitome of history, character and culture, antique Khotan rugs add richness to a room. This rug
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Antique Early 1900s Persian Persian Rugs

Materials

Wool

Antique Persian Tabriz Herati Circular Design in Ivory, Lt. Blue, Red, Brown
Located in Atlanta, GA
Antique Persian distressed Tabriz rug with all-over floral design in ivory, red, brown, light blue
Category

Early 20th Century Persian Tabriz Persian Rugs

Materials

Wool

Antique Qashqai Persian Rug/Bag
Located in Evanston, IL
Measures: 4'2" x 3'8". Amazing Qashqai rug, wool on wool natural dyed wool. Beautiful multi-colors
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Early 20th Century Persian Tribal Persian Rugs

Materials

Wool

Antique Persian Qashqai Rug, Fine
Located in Evanston, IL
year, between the winter pasture near the Persian Gulf and the summer pasture up in the Zagros
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Antique 1880s Persian Tribal Persian Rugs

Materials

Wool

Antique Persian Qashqai Rug, As Is
Located in Evanston, IL
Exquisite Antique Persian Qashqai Rug - A True Masterpiece Transport yourself to the rich heritage
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Antique Late 19th Century Persian Tribal Persian Rugs

Materials

Wool

Oversized 19th Century Persian Meshad Rug
Located in New York, NY
Oversized Authentic 19th Century Persian Meshad hand knotted wool rug Size: 16'0" × 26'0" (487
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Antique Late 19th Century Persian Persian Rugs

Materials

Wool

Antique Persian Kirman Handmade Wool Rug
Located in New York, NY
Fine Antique Persian Kirman handmade wool rug Size: 11'9" × 19'4" (358 × 589 cm). An early 20th
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Early 20th Century Persian Kirman Persian Rugs

Materials

Wool

Antique Persian Isfahan (Ahmad) Area Rug
Located in New York, NY
quality Persian rugs which again reestablished Isfahan as a base for one of the finest and most beautiful
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Early 20th Century Persian Other Persian Rugs

Materials

Cotton, Wool

Zabihi Collection Brown Antique Persian Mahal Rug
Located in New York, NY
An early 20th Century Persian Mahal Rug 10'7'' x 17'3'' Often the finest in the antique Mahal
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Early 20th Century Persian Sultanabad Persian Rugs

Materials

Wool

Pierre Kiandjan round Persian rug, multiple colors
Located in PARIS, FR
Beautiful round Persian rug with multiple colors such as blues, yellows, oranges, greens... It is
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2010s Persian Persian Rugs

Materials

Wool, Cotton

Large Vintage Square Persian Tabriz Rug Carpet
Located in Secaucus, NJ
Vintage square Persian Tabriz rug carpet. The design is based on the dome of a mosque, if you can
Category

Mid-20th Century Persian Persian Rugs

Materials

Wool

Antique Persian Meshad Botanic Handmade Wool Rug
Located in New York, NY
Antique Persian Meshad Botanic handmade wool rug Size: 12'10" × 19'6" (391 × 594 cm) A late 19th
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Antique Late 19th Century Persian Persian Rugs

Materials

Wool

Colorful Antique Tabriz Rug with Circular Medallion, Palmettes and Floral Motifs
Located in Atlanta, GA
This spectacular Persian Tabriz bears magnificent splendor indicative of royal tastes, which sought
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Vintage 1920s Persian Tabriz Persian Rugs

Materials

Wool

Fine Persian Tabriz Rug with Layered Medallion
Located in Atlanta, GA
Ornate and Regal Medallion Tabriz rug from Persia, rug d-0536, country of origin / type: Iran
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Vintage 1920s Persian Tabriz Persian Rugs

Materials

Wool

Circular Vintage Kilim Composition
Located in New York, NY
Vintage Kilim composition in a circular design with geometric pattern. Composed of Persian panels
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Vintage 1940s Persian Kilim Persian Rugs

Materials

Wool, Cotton

Vintage Persian Tabriz Square Rug, 18'0 x 18'0.
Located in Secaucus, NJ
see this spectacular scene. The central circular emblem is surrounded by ever larger circular shapes
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Vintage 1960s Persian Persian Rugs

Materials

Wool

Vintage Persian Bijar Rug, Timeless Elegance Meets Moorish Enchantment
Located in Dallas, TX
61041 Vintage Persian Bijar Rug, 02'07 x 03'11. Embark on an enchanting odyssey of Moorish elegance
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Late 20th Century Persian Modern Persian Rugs

Materials

Wool

Antique Persian Kerman Rug with The Ardabil Carpet Design
Located in Dallas, TX
61187 Antique Persian Kerman rug with The Ardabil Carpet 11'02 x 16'09. ?Inspired from the Ardabil
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Early 20th Century Persian Kirman Persian Rugs

Materials

Wool

Oversized Vintage Persian Tabriz Rug, Hotel Lobby Size Carpet
Located in Dallas, TX
Safavid Dynasty, this hand-knotted wool vintage Persian Tabriz area rug features a beige circular 16-point
Category

Mid-20th Century Persian Tabriz Persian Rugs

Materials

Wool

Vintage Persian Kerman Rug with The Ardabil Carpet Design, Hotel Lobby Size Rug
Located in Dallas, TX
61108 Vintage Persian Kerman rug with The Ardabil Carpet Design, 11'02 x 16'03 Inspired from the
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Mid-20th Century Persian Kirman Persian Rugs

Materials

Wool

Colorful Antique Persian Kerman Rug, Center Medallion, Rich Colors
Located in New York, NY
This is a SE Persian city version of the iconic 16th century "Ardebil" carpets. Here the 16 point
Category

Vintage 1920s Persian Kirman Persian Rugs

Materials

Wool

1970s Vintage Persian Tabriz Rug, Timeless Elegance Meets Historical Richness
Located in Dallas, TX
78703 Small Vintage Persian Tabriz Rug, 03'05 x 05'01. Please note this listing is for one piece
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Late 20th Century Persian Tabriz Persian Rugs

Materials

Wool

Orley Shabahang Wool Contemporary Persian Rug, 3' x 5'
By Bahram Shabahang, Orley Shabahang
Located in New York, NY
inspiration from the movement of waves crashing over the rocky shores of Lake Michigan. Utilizing the circular
Category

2010s Persian Modern Persian Rugs

Materials

Wool

Outstanding Vintage Persian Lilihan Rug with Floral Geometric Medallion Design
Located in Atlanta, GA
Outstanding vintage Persian Lilihan rug with floral geometric Medallion design, rug h-102-20
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Vintage 1940s Persian Malayer Persian Rugs

Materials

Wool

Orley Shabahang's "Confections" Art Deco Persian Rug, 5' x 7'
Located in New York, NY
The "Confections" area rug from Orley Shabahang's Art Deco collection epitomizes luxury and
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Early 2000s Persian Modern Persian Rugs

Materials

Wool

Distressed Antique Persian Kerman Rug with the Ardabil Carpet Design
Located in Dallas, TX
60936 distressed antique Persian Kerman rug with The Ardabil Carpet design 09'10 x 13'02
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Early 20th Century Persian Kirman Persian Rugs

Materials

Wool

Antique Persian Qashqai Shiraz Tribal Rug with Hooked Diamond Design
Located in Atlanta, GA
Antique Persian Qashqai Shiraz Tribal Rug with Hooked Diamond Design, rug 17-0305, country of
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Antique Early 1900s Persian Tribal Persian Rugs

Materials

Wool

Earth Tone Vintage Persian Tabriz Rug with Floral Pattern and Medallion
Located in Atlanta, GA
Medallion style Tabriz Persian vintage rug with swirling garden pattern. Keivan Woven Arts / rug H
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Vintage 1950s Persian Tabriz Persian Rugs

Materials

Wool

Oversized Antique Persian Tabriz Rug, Hotel Lobby Size Ardabil Carpet Design
Located in Dallas, TX
77178, antique Persian Tabriz palace size rug with The Ardabil carpet design. Inspired from the
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Early 20th Century Persian Tabriz Persian Rugs

Materials

Wool

Classic Colorful Antique Large Lavar Kerman Persian Rug in Salmon Background
Located in Atlanta, GA
Classic Colorful Antique Large Lavar Kerman Persian Rug in Salmon Background Antique Lavar
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Early 20th Century Persian Kirman Persian Rugs

Materials

Wool

Oversized Antique Persian Tabriz Rug, Laid-Back Luxury Meets Rustic Sensbility
Located in Dallas, TX
76692 Distressed Antique Persian Tabriz Palace Rug with Rustic Relaxed Federal Style and The
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Early 20th Century Persian Tabriz Persian Rugs

Materials

Wool

1980s Signed Vintage Persian Shirfar Tabriz Palatial Wool and Silk Rug
Located in Dallas, TX
77437 Vintage Persian Tabriz Shirfar Rug, 15'10 x 26'07. Bedizened with intricate embellishments
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Late 20th Century Persian Rococo Persian Rugs

Materials

Silk, Wool

1980s Signed Vintage Persian Shirfar Tabriz Palatial Wool and Silk Rug
Located in Dallas, TX
77438 Vintage Persian Tabriz Shirfar Rug, 16'04 x 25'11. Adorned with intricate embellishments and
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Late 20th Century Persian Tabriz Persian Rugs

Materials

Silk, Wool

Large Antique Persian Tabriz Rug in Wool with Large Floral Medallion Design
Located in Atlanta, GA
Measures: 11'2 x 17'2 Antique Persian Rug with Fine Weave Tabriz in Light Blue Background and
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Early 20th Century Persian Tabriz Persian Rugs

Materials

Wool

Vintage Persian Tabriz Palace Size Rug with The Ardabil Carpet Design
Located in Dallas, TX
75664, vintage Persian Tabriz Palace size rug with The Ardabil Carpet design. Inspired from the
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Mid-20th Century Bahraini Tabriz Persian Rugs

Materials

Wool

Antique Fine Persian Classic Design Tabriz Rug in Orange, Blue & Multi Colors
Located in Atlanta, GA
Finely woven antique Tabriz rug with circular, script-style medallion and orange field, Keivan
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Early 20th Century Indonesian Tabriz Persian Rugs

Materials

Wool

Antique Persian Bijar Rug with Traditional Style and Floral Compartment Design
Located in Dallas, TX
77012 Antique Persian Bijar Rug with Traditional Style and Floral Compartment Design 04'09 x 06'06
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Early 20th Century Persian Victorian Persian Rugs

Materials

Wool

Antique Persian Malayer Rug with Eclectic Parisian and Arts & Crafts Style
Located in Dallas, TX
52495 Distressed Antique Persian Malayer Rug with Eclectic Parisian and Arts & Crafts Style. This
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Early 20th Century Persian Arts and Crafts Persian Rugs

Materials

Wool

Vintage Chinese Area Rug with Persian Tabriz Design and Regency Style
Located in Dallas, TX
77329, vintage Chinese area rug with Persian Tabriz design and Regency style. Ravishing and refined
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Late 20th Century Chinese Tabriz Persian Rugs

Materials

Wool, Silk

Antique Large Persian Tabriz Rug with Large Flowers On A Navy Background
Located in Atlanta, GA
Antique Large Persian Tabriz Rug with Large Flowers On A Navy Background. Antique Persian Tabriz
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Early 20th Century Persian Tabriz Persian Rugs

Materials

Wool

Earth Tone Vintage Persian Tabriz Rug with Swirling Garden Pattern and Medallion
Located in Atlanta, GA
Medallion style Tabriz Persian vintage rug with swirling garden pattern, rug h-102-38, country of
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Vintage 1950s Persian Tabriz Persian Rugs

Materials

Wool

Vintage Persian Nain Habibian Area Rug in Floral Pattern in Navy, Ivory, Blue
Located in Barrington, IL
Extra fine weave Persian Nain area rug from the 4th quarter of the 1900s in navy blue, French blue
Category

Late 20th Century Persian Persian Rugs

Materials

Silk, Wool, Cotton

Orley Shabahang Gold on Gray Contemporary Persian Rug, Wool, 8' x 10'
By Orley Shabahang, Bahram Shabahang
Located in New York, NY
Persian carpet titled "Migaloo" measures 8’ x 10’2” and belongs to the Orley Shabahang Dream Collection
Category

2010s Persian Modern Persian Rugs

Materials

Wool

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Circular Persian Rug For Sale on 1stDibs

Find many varieties of an authentic circular Persian rug available at 1stDibs. A circular Persian rug — often made from fabric, wool and cotton — can elevate any home. There are 93 variations of the antique or vintage circular Persian rug you’re looking for, while we also have 5 modern editions of this piece to choose from as well. Whether you’re looking for an older or newer circular Persian rug, there are earlier versions available from the 19th Century and newer variations made as recently as the 21st Century. A circular Persian rug made by modern designers — as well as those associated with Arts and Crafts — is very popular. A well-made circular Persian rug has long been a part of the offerings for many furniture designers and manufacturers, but those produced by Bahram Shabahang, Mehraban Rugs and Orley Shabahang are consistently popular.

How Much is a Circular Persian Rug?

The average selling price for a circular Persian rug at 1stDibs is $7,600, while they’re typically $325 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 Circular Persian Rug
  • Nazmiyal
    NazmiyalMarch 23, 2021
    A rug that was woven in the Heriz area in Iran.
  • 1stDibs ExpertOctober 12, 2021
    An overdyed Persian rug refers to a rug that has been treated with a specific process and wash — it involves bleaching, color saturation and drying. The washed rug is overdyed, which creates deep and rich color that is uneven compared to that of a new rug. This will give it a vintage appearance and it is guaranteed to stand out in any space. Find a collection of antique and vintage rugs on 1stDibs today.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 3, 2024
    Persian rugs can be expensive because they are made with the highest quality materials, the cost of which trickles down to the consumer, and because of the long time that it takes to create these majestic works.

    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.
  • Nazmiyal
    NazmiyalMarch 23, 2021
    It is a rug that was woven in the city of Mashad in Modern day Iran.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    What Persian rugs symbolize is largely a matter of personal interpretation and what patterns are present on them. Many traditional motifs have a link to good fortune, while others represent ancient stories, religious tales and myths. On 1stDibs, find a selection of Persian rugs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 22, 2021
    A Tabriz Persian rug is a type of Persian rug originating from the city of Tabriz, in the north west of Iran. These rugs are known for their short trimmed piles, precise weaves, and bold color usage. Weavers create these rugs using the Turkish knot rather than the Persian knot. A variety of Tabriz Persian rugs can be found on 1stDibs.
  • 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.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 3, 2024
    Persian rugs are made of the finest materials, including wool, cotton and silk. Authentic Persian rugs are never made with synthetic fibers. 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, carpets and rugs of this kind are made by hand and 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.” 

    The antique and vintage Persian rugs for sale on 1stDibs include Persian tribal rugs, handmade silk Persian rugs and more.
  • 1stDibs ExpertAugust 15, 2019

    Yes, Persian rugs will fade as a result of prolonged sun exposure.

  • 1stDibs ExpertSeptember 28, 2021
    Both Oriental and Persian rugs are hand knotted on looms. While Oriental rugs are tied with symmetrical Ghiordes knots, Persian rugs are tied using an asymmetrical or Senneh knot. Find a collection of vintage and antique Oriental and Persian rugs on 1stDibs.
  • 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 ExpertAugust 15, 2019

    The difference between Persian and Turkish rugs can be identified through knotting techniques and patterns. Persian rugs are knotted with a single knot, while Turkish rugs employ a double knotting technique. Additionally, Persian rugs typically have more rounded, oriental motifs, whereas Turkish rugs have more geometric designs.

  • 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.
  • Nazmiyal
    NazmiyalMarch 23, 2021
    That depends on the size and how fine the rug is.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    To date a Persian rug, first identify the style of the rug. Look for signs of natural wear and any damage that has been repaired. Vegetable dyes, which fade over time, were commonly used before the 20th century. Modern Persian rugs are occasionally bleached to mimic natural aging, but if you examine the colors closely, you'll be able to tell authentic gradual fading from synthetic defined fading. Shop a collection of expertly-vetted Persian rugs from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.
  • 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.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    The best way to tell if your Persian rug is real silk is to simply rub the fabric. Silk will get warmer if you rub it, and likely develop a sheen. If neither happens and if the rug feels coarse, then it’s likely not real silk. On 1stDibs, shop a collection of genuine Persian rugs from some of the world’s top sellers.
  • 1stDibs ExpertAugust 15, 2019

    Persian rugs that are authentic and hand-knotted are likely to increase in value, but returns to this investment are not expected to be immediate.

  • 1stDibs ExpertAugust 15, 2019

    Persian rugs can last for over 100 years when the correct precautions are taken in maintaining it effectively

  • 1stDibs ExpertAugust 15, 2019

    The different types of Persian rugs are Tabriz, Heriz, Kashan, Gabbeh, Isfahan, Nain, Mashad, Balouchi, and Qum.