Exceptional Antique Persian Dabir Kashan Carpet
Located in New York, NY
Exceptional antique Persian Dabir Kashan carpet. Contact dealer. Excellent condition.
Early 20th Century Persian Persian Rugs
Wool
Exceptional Antique Persian Dabir Kashan Carpet
Located in New York, NY
Exceptional antique Persian Dabir Kashan carpet. Contact dealer. Excellent condition.
Wool
Exceptional Antique Oversize Persian Dabir Kashan Carpet
Located in New York, NY
Exceptional antique Persian Dabir Kashan carpet. Contact dealer. Excellent condition.
Wool
Exceptional Antique Late 19th Century Dabir Kashan Carpet
Located in New York, NY
Exceptional antique late 19th century Dabir Kashan carpet. Contact dealer. Measures: 12.4 x 8.5.
Wool
Exceptional Antique Persian Dabir Kashan Carpet 'Signed Dabir L Sanaye'
Located in New York, NY
Exceptional antique Persian Dabir Kashan carpet 'Signed Dabir L Sanaye,' “Contact Dealer
Wool
Pasargad Home Antique Persian Dabir Kashan rug 10 ft 5 in x 13 ft 6 in
Located in Port Washington, NY
Breathtaking and exquisite Antique Persian Dabir Kashan rug country of origin / rug type: Persian
Wool
Antique Persian Dabir Kashan Carpet
Located in New York, NY
Contact dealer. Excellent condition.
Wool
Exceptional Antique Dabir Kashan Carpet
Located in New York, NY
Contact dealer. Excellent condition.
Wool
Exceptional Antique Dabir Kashan Carpet
Located in New York, NY
Contact dealer. Excellent condition.
Wool
Exceptional Extremely Fine Persian Dabir Kashan Carpet
Located in New York, NY
Contact dealer. Excellent condition.
Wool
Antique Rug, Persian Dabir Kashan, circa 1900
Located in New York, NY
Fine Antique Perisan Dabir Kashan Hand Knotted Circa 1900 Design: Floral Wool. Size 4'7" x 7'.
Wool
Antique Rug, Persian Dabir Kashan, circa 1910
Located in New York, NY
Extremly Fine Antique Persian Dabir Kashan Hand Knotted Circa 1910 Design: Directional flower Wool
Wool
Handmade Antique Pair of Dabir Kashan Style Rugs, 1B488
Located in Bordeaux, FR
Handmade pair of antique collectible Dabir Kashan style rugs in original good condition. The rugs
Wool
Handmade Antique Dabir Kashan Style Rug, 1880s, 1B711
Located in Bordeaux, FR
Handmade antique Persian Dabir Kashan rug in colourful wool with "grapes" design. The rug is from
Wool
Unbelievable Early 20th Century Dabir Kashan Rug
Located in Chicago, IL
An unbelievable early 20th century Persian Dabir Kashan rug with the most densely woven field we've
Wool
Handmade Antique Dabir Kashan Style Rug, 1890, 1B484
Located in Bordeaux, FR
Handmade antique collectible Dabir Kashan style rug in original condition. This rug has very
Wool
Antique Persian Dabir Kashan
Located in New York, NY
rugs from Kashan were called Dabir and said to be from the workshop of Dabir. Today it is generally
Wool, Cotton
Antique Dabir Kashan Carpet, Handmade Wool Carpet, Red, Navy, Ivory
Located in Port Washington, NY
Dabir Kashan stands among the most virtuoso, highly reputed of the Persian city workshops at the
Wool
Antique Persian Dabir Kashan Carpet
Located in Evanston, IL
the mid-19th to the early 20th century the finest quality rugs from Kashan were called Dabir and said
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Antique Persian Dabir Kashan Carpet
Located in New York, NY
Regarded as the highest grade of carpets from Kashan, this antique Dabir rug displays a splendid
Wool
Gorgeous Antique Persian Kashan Dabir Rug
Located in New York, NY
Antique Persian Kashan Dabir Rug, Persia, circa First Quarter of the Twentieth Century - Here is a
Wool
Antique Persian Kashan Dabir Rug - Size: 11'10 X 9'
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Antique Kashan Dabir Rug in Wool and Cotton 11'10 X 9' Key Details: Pile:Wool
Wool, Cotton
Antique Persian Kashan Dabir Rug - Size: 12'3 X 9'
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Antique Kashan Dabir Rug in Wool and Cotton 12'3 X 9' Key Details: Pile:Wool Foundation:Cotton
Wool, Cotton
Antique Persian Kashan Dabire Carpet, 8'9" x 16'3"
Located in Evanston, IL
Very fine Persian Dabir Kashan in perfect condition, circa 1920. High density knotting woven from
Wool
Make a bold statement in a living room or bedroom by incorporating vintage Persian rugs in your home decor.
A Persian carpet lends an aura of prestige to any room, even today. The fascination with Persian rugs dates at least as far back as the 4th century B.C., when historian Xenophon referred to the “soft rugs on which the Persians sit.” For centuries, Iran (modern-day Persia) has been known for the craftsmanship, intricate patterns and artistry of its carpets, which have found their way into households and museums around the world.
Although they have many imitators, real Persian rugs are made only in Iran and are easily recognized by their vibrant colors and elegant patterns.
Traditional, or antique, Persian rugs are what most people identify as “authentic.” Hand-made, they are very durable and, if properly cared for, can be passed down from generation to generation. Modern Persians, on the other hand, are often machine-made. Today’s carpets, Iranian or otherwise, can’t possibly match the level of craftsmanship that prevailed centuries ago, so historical Persian carpets will always be admired and highly valued.
Although the machine-aided production process is much faster and cheaper, the resulting rugs typically do not have the same quality or lifespan as handwoven ones, so traditional options are considered better investments.
To distinguish between the two, look for imperfections. Because traditional Persian rugs are handwoven, you will likely see small flaws on the front and back. With a machine-made imitation, on the other hand, you will probably not find stitching glitches, and the back will have a mesh or plastic covering.
Antique rugs are handmade from the finest materials, including wool, silk or cotton — never synthetic fibers. The fibers used in antique rugs are colored using natural dyes derived from insects and plants and woven into bold designs that reflect Iran’s culture and history. Since Persian tribes traditionally raised and herded sheep, wool was the most common material. The fiber has many advantages: It is fire-resistant and dries much more quickly than cotton. Also, because of its natural elasticity, it is more durable than cotton or silk. Regarded as works of art, Persian rugs can take months or years to complete.
The different types of Persian rugs are named for the cities, villages and regions where they’re made. Kashan rugs, for example, woven in the north-central Iranian city of Kashan, are considered among the finest city rugs, distinguished by curvilinear motifs like palmettos, leaves and arabesques. Nains have high knot counts, an indication of high quality, and generally employ pink, blue and ivory hues, while Tabriz rugs — created by weavers in the northwestern Iranian city of Tabrīz (or Tabriz) — mostly have floral and garden patterns.
When shopping for vintage Persian rugs, you'll want to consider color, size and more — for a history of these rugs and tips on how to style yours, visit our guide to these woven creations today.
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.
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