Antique Pictorial Esfahan Rug - Late of 19th Century Picturial Esfahan Rug
Located in Sultanahmet, 34
Antique Pictorial Esfahan Rug Late of 19th Century Picturial Esfahan Rug in Perfect Condition Size : 110 x 164 cm This extraordinary carpet will fascinate you with its intricate des...
Wool
3X5 Vintage Persian Esfahan Rug Fine Tapestry Silk Foundation 104cm x 163cm
Located in New York, NY
This finely woven vintage Persian Esfahan rug, dating to circa 1970, features an elegant floral medallion set against a rich navy field surrounded by intricate ivory borders.
Wool, Silk
5x8 Fine Vintage Persian Esfahan Rug Floral Medallion Design 147cm x 234cm
Located in New York, NY
This fine vintage Persian Esfahan rug displays a sophisticated floral medallion composition executed with exceptional precision and balance.
Wool, Silk
RugsOnNet Formal Small Ivory Green Medallion Antique Esfahan Rug Wool Carpet
Located in New York, NY
A mid-20th-century Isfahan carpet from around 1940, measuring approximately 91.6 × 152.6 cm (about 3’0″ × 5’0″). The composition pairs an ivory ground with a grey-toned border in th...
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1940s Classic Antique Navy & Red Medallion Formal Esfahan Handknotted Wool Rug
Located in New York, NY
This is an elegant Antique Esfahan rug from Iran, dating to approximately 1940.
Wool
1950s Red Field Traditional Medallion Vintage Isfahan Wool Silk Small Carpet Rug
Located in New York, NY
This exceptional 1950 Mid-Century Esfahan rug represents the peak of classical urban weaving traditions.
Wool
1950s Small Classic Beige Field Medallion Vintage Isfahan Wool Silk Carpet Rug
Located in New York, NY
This exceptional 1950 Mid-Century Persian Esfahan rug represents the peak of classical urban weaving traditions f Measuring 4' 11" x 7' 10", this highly versatile, scatter-sized piec...
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8X11 Persian Esfahan Fine Kork Wool Silk Foundation 244cmx336cm c.1980
Located in New York, NY
This fine Persian Esfahan rug showcases an elegant floral medallion composition woven with exceptionally soft Kork wool on a silk foundation.
Wool, Kork
Traditional Mid Century Modern Beige Floral 4 Star Isfahan Handknotted Silk Rug
Located in New York, NY
This is an exquisite, mid-sized antique Esfahan rug, dating back to circa 1940. Measuring 5'2" x 8'1", this formal carpet features a luminous and elegant ivory ground color that acc...
Wool
Doris Leslie Blau Antique Floral Dusty Rose Rug - c. 17th Century Esfahan
Located in New York, NY
This magnificent 17th-century Esfahan rug is a rare surviving example of Persian weaving artistry from the Safavid dynasty, a period celebrated for producing some of the finest carpe...
Wool
Isfahan Hand-Knotted New Zealand Wool Rose and Taupe Palace Size Medallion Rug
By Woven Concepts
Located in New York, NY
This fine quality, new production Esfahan rug is a reproduction of the historic Persian rugs.
Wool
Ararat Rugs Palmettes in the Esfahan Manner Rug, Revival Carpet, Natural Dyed
By Ararat Rugs
Located in Tokyo, JP
The source of the rug comes from the book Orient Star - A Carpet Collection, E. Heinrich Kirchheim, Hali Publications Ltd, 1993 nr.75. This offset pattern is composed of ascending sh...
Wool, Natural Fiber, Organic Material
Ararat Rugs Palmettes in the Esfahan Manner Rug, Revival Carpet, Natural Dyed
By Ararat Rugs
Located in Tokyo, JP
The source of the rug comes from the book Orient Star – A Carpet Collection, E. Heinrich Kirchheim, Hali Publications Ltd, 1993 nr.75. This offset pattern is composed of ascending sh...
Wool, Natural Fiber, Organic Material
Ararat Rugs Palmettes in the Esfahan Manner Rug, Revival Carpet, Natural Dyed
By Ararat Rugs
Located in Tokyo, JP
The source of the rug comes from the book Orient Star - A Carpet Collection, E. Heinrich Kirchheim, Hali Publications Ltd, 1993 nr.75. This offset pattern is composed of ascending sh...
Wool, Natural Fiber, Organic Material
1940s Multicolor Classic Medallion Antique Esfahan Handknotted Wool Carpet Rug
Located in New York, NY
A one-of-a-kind antique Isfahan rug Isfahan (Esfahan) is a historic city in central P one of the most important centers of fine formal carpet weaving.
Wool
1940s Beige Traditional Floral Antique Esfahan Handknotted Wool Carpet Rug
Located in New York, NY
A mid-20th-century Isfahan carpet, The piece measures approximately 5’1″ × 8′ (155 × 245 cm). Isfahan (Esfahan) is a historic city in central , one of the most important centers of ...
Wool
1940s Blue Traditional Floral Antique Esfahan Formal Handknotted Wool Carpet Rug
Located in New York, NY
Isfahan (Esfahan) is a historic city in central one of the most important centers of fine formal carpet weaving.
Wool
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9'1"x12'1" Ivory Hand Knotted Persian Esfahan with Polonaise Influence Wool Rug
Located in Carlstadt, NJ
Linen White, Hand Knotted, 17th Century Persian Esfahan Inspired with Polonaise Influence Design, Shaved Low, Distressed, 100% Wool, Oriental Rug Primary materials: Wool Latex: No Pi...
Wool
1940s Mid Century Beige Traditional Floral Medallion Antique Isfahan Knotted Rug
Located in New York, NY
A one-of-a-kind antique Isfahan rug Isfahan (Esfahan) is a historic city in central one of the most important centers of fine formal carpet weaving — noted for high knot counts, r...
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1940s Small Black Medallion Antique Isfahan Silk Foundation Handknotted Wool Rug
Located in New York, NY
A one-of-a-kind antique Persian Isfahan rug Isfahan (Esfahan) is a historic city in centra and one of the most important centers of fine formal carpet weaving, particularly noted f...
Wool
Omar Khayyam Esfahan wool and silk carpet
Located in New York, NY
can be hang on the wall very fine
Wool, Silk
Omar Khayam Esfahan wool and silk carpet
Located in New York, NY
Very finely woven
Wool, Silk
Antique Persian Esfahan Carpet, Vase and Tree of Life Design
Located in London, GB
The present carpet was made in Esfahan, one of the great historic, cultural and weaving centres of Iran. It presents three meaningful motifs. On top is the mihrab, which echoes th...
Wool
Antique Esfahan Rug
Located in New York, NY
Isfahans Rugs (or Esfahans Rugs) , claim a very proud tradition among Persian rugs going back to Safavid times in the seventeenth century.
Wool
Vintage Persian Silk and Wool Esfahan Rug
Located in New York, NY
Crafted in the heart of Persia, this outstanding vintage medallion carpet redoubles the beauty of Esfahan's superfluous curvilinear designs. The spectacular field showcases a gracefu...
Wool, Silk
Mother Bird & Children Tree of Life Esfahan Rug, circa 1920-30's
Located in Milwaukee, WI
Great softened dyes This rug is one-of-a-kind, only one in the world, no others are available.
Wool
Seventeenth Century Esfahan Persian Rug
Located in New York, NY
This tremendous antique 17th century Esfahan rug is a regal, majestic work of art adorned with lavish decorations that evoke the elegance of Safavid Persia and possess the patrician ...
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Antique Persian Esfahan Carpet
Located in New York, NY
Isfahans rugs (or Esfahans rugs), claim a very proud tradition among Persian rugs going back to Safavid times in the 17th century.
Early 17th Century Persian Isfahan Carpet
Located in New York, NY
Antique Isfahans rugs and carpets (or Esfahans Rugs), claim a very proud tradition among Persian rugs going back to Safavid times in the 17th century.
Wool
Vintage Persian Isfahan Rug with Shah Abba Design and Arabesque Federal Style
Located in Dallas, TX
An intricate floral medallion of cornflower blue echoes the medallion and corner spandrels, blooming with Shah Abba on a light background. The vintage Persian Esfahan rug is surround...
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Vintage Persian Isfahan Rug with Gustavian Grace and Georgian Style
Located in Dallas, TX
Rendered in variegated shades of celadon, pale mint, muted pistachio, sage, coffee, cornflower blue, sky blue, sand, beige, coffee, taupe and lavender-grey with other accent colors. ...
Wool
Antique Esfahan Persian Rug
Located in New York, NY
This gorgeously intricate and masterfully crafted antique Oriental rug -- an antique Esfahan made in Persia during the early years of the twentieth century -- is a wonderful example ...
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Antique Esfahan Persian Rug
Located in New York, NY
What immediately stands out on this extraordinary antique Isfahan are thesoft blue arabesques which radiate from smaller star medallions. Butthe real pattern that underlies and stuct...
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Seventeenth Century Esfahan Persian Rug
Located in New York, NY
Embracing the past and influencing future designs, this antique Esfahan carpet is a historic work of art that marks an important place in the evolution of Persian designs. After more...
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Vintage Sherkat Esfahan Persian Rug
Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire
A highly detailed hand-knotted rug originating from central Persia, specifically the region of Esfahan.
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Antique 17th Century Esfahan Persian Rug
Located in New York, NY
This magnificent classical piece, a type generally attributed to Isfahan under the Safavid Shahs, displays the distinctive pattern of palmettes, tendrils, and cloudbands that would i...
Wool
Antique Silk and Wool Esfahan Persian Rug
Located in New York, NY
An allover reciprocal compartment design of ogival medallions and concave pentagons in shades of pale rose, salmon, gray, and saffron repeats across the field of this sumptuous antiq...
Wool
Silken Ivory Esfahan 400 Kpsi Hand Knotted Oriental Rug
Located in Carlstadt, NJ
Silken ivory Esfahan 400 kpsi hand knotted Oriental rug. Measures: 5'7"x8'2" Primary materials: Silk Latex: No Pile height: 0.25 - 0.5 inches Style: Traditional Primary color: I...
Silk
Hand Knotted Persian Esfahan 100 Percent Wool Oriental Rug
Located in Carlstadt, NJ
This is a truly genuine one-of-a-kind hand knotted Persian Esfahan 100 percent wool Oriental rug. It has been knotted for months and months in the centuries-old Persian weaving craft...
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Red Silken Esfahan 400 kpsi Oriental Rug Hand Knotted
Located in Carlstadt, NJ
This is a truly genuine one-of-a-kind silk with oxidized wool oushak hand knotted Oriental rug. It has been knotted for months and months in the centuries-old Persian weaving craftsm...
Silk
1900 Antique Persian Esfahan Repetitive Design Ivory All-Over Rug
Located in Carlstadt, NJ
This is a genuine hand knotted oriental rug. It is not hand tufted or machine made rug. Our entire inventory is made of either hand knotted or handwoven rugs. Before written history...
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Wool and Silk Gallery Size Persian Esfahan 500 Kpsi Handmade Rug
Located in Carlstadt, NJ
Wool and silk gallery size Persian Esfahan 500 Kpsi handmade rug. Measures: 4'2" x 12'8".
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Blue Overdyed Persian Esfahan Pure Wool Hand Knotted Oriental Rug, 7'5" x 10'2"
Located in Carlstadt, NJ
This fabulous hand knotted carpet has been created and designed for extra strength and durability. This rug has been handcrafted for weeks in the traditional method that is used to m...
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17th Century Esfahan Carpet Fragment with Scrolling Palmettes
Located in Milan, IT
A rare and beautiful fragment of an important Persian carpet of the Safavid period, distinguished by an all-over pattern of scrolling palmettes on a crimson background. Esfahan carpe...
Isfahan Persian Wool and Silk Rug
Located in Lohr, Bavaria, DE
This fine hand-knotted Persian rug was made in the city of Isfahan / Esfahan in central Iran.
Wool, Silk
Blue Vintage Look Persian Esfahan Shabby Chic Oriental Rug
Located in Carlstadt, NJ
This fabulous hand knotted carpet has been created and designed for extra strength and durability. This rug has been handcrafted for weeks in the traditional method that is used to m...
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Elegant Vintage Esfahan 1950 Short Term Price Reduction
Located in WYNNUM, QLD
Our wide stock is predominately antique (1910 and before). In recent years we have selectively acquired vintage carpets (1910- 1960) only if they stand as fine art examples of specia...
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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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