$3,850
W 54 in L 118 in
Vintage Persian Hamadan Rug with Allover Lattice Design in Brown and Soft Pink
Located in Atlanta, GA
Hamadan carpet, wool Hamadan runner, faded Persian rug pink and brown, lattice design rug, floral Persian
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$38,000
W 136 in L 216 in
Antique Distressed Persian Mahal Faded Dark Brown-Green with Rose 11'4''x18'
By Amara Rugs
Located in Torrance, CA
This antique Persian Sultanabad Mahal rug, measuring 11′4″ × 18′, offers a striking blend of
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Distressed Antique Persian Sultanabad Rug in Faded Blue Background
Located in Atlanta, GA
Persian Sultanabad rug is lightly faded, and features an all-over design on the faded blue field. The
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Distressed Antique Mahi Blue and faded Red Wool Rug 6'9''x12'4''
By Amara Rugs
Located in Torrance, CA
This stunning antique rug showcases the intricate craftsmanship and timeless appeal of traditional
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Vintage-Worn Persian Malayer Rug, Faded Elegance Meets Relaxed Refinement
Located in Dallas, TX
61267 Vintage Persian Malayer Rug, 03'04 x 10'06. Faded elegance meets relaxed refinement in this
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$6,608Sale Price|25% Off
W 101 in L 145 in
Distressed Vintage Persian Tabriz Rug with Faded Earth-Tone Colors
Located in Dallas, TX
and simple in this distressed vintage Persian Tabriz rug. The faded floral pattern and earthy colorway
Wool
$4,680Sale Price|20% Off
W 76 in L 115 in
Distressed Vintage Persian Tabriz Rug with Faded Earth-Tone Colors
Located in Dallas, TX
sensibility in this distressed vintage Persian Tabriz rug. The faded floral pattern and neutral earth-tone
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Distressed Antique Persian Tabriz Rug, Faded Soft Earth-Tone Colors
Located in Dallas, TX
61244 Distressed Antique Persian Tabriz Rug, 08'09 x 12'00. Emulating understated elegance with
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Antique Persian Malayer Rug with Symmetrical Medallion Field in Faded Blue
Located in Atlanta, GA
Measures: 4' x 6'10. Antique Persian Malayer Rug with Symmetrical Medallion Field in Faded Blue
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$18,500
W 99 in L 112 in
Nazmiyal Collection Faded Bloom Antique Persian Khorasan Rug with Floral Field
Located in New York, NY
This antique Persian Khorasan rug reveals a sublime balance between visual delicacy and structural
Wool
$3,300
W 107 in L 141 in
Vintage Persian Tabriz Rug, Faded Floral Medallion in Red and Indigo Rug & Kilim
Located in Long Island City, NY
: This rug is a striking tableau of faded drama, where the grandeur of a classical Persian design is
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Antique Faded Brick Red Persian Distressed Sultanabad Rug 11'6 x 18'1
Located in New York, NY
11'6 X 18'1. “Sultanabad” is one of those magical Oriental rug types, something to conjure with
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Antique Persian Sarab Rug Runner, Laid-Back Luxury Meets Faded Glamour
Located in Dallas, TX
luxury and faded glamour with this hand knotted wool antique-worn Persian Malalyer rug runner. The
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Distressed Faded Vintage Persian Rug, Earth-Tone Elegance Meets Modern Luxe
Located in Dallas, TX
78571 Distressed Vintage Persian Kashan Rug, 03'03 x 04'05. Earth-toned elegance meets modern luxe
Wool
$3,900
W 58 in L 93 in
Distressed Faded Vintage Persian Rug, Industrial Luxe Meets Earth-Tone Elegance
Located in Dallas, TX
78598 Distressed Vintage Persian Tabriz Rug, 04'10 x 07'09. Weathered charm meets industrial luxe
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Distressed Faded Vintage Persian Rug, Earth-Tone Elegance Meets Modern Luxe
Located in Dallas, TX
78573 Distressed Vintage Persian Tabriz Rug, 03'01 x 04'07. Vintage charm meets modern luxe in this
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$9,600Sale Price|39% Off
W 117 in L 168 in
Vintage Persian Joshegan Rug with Millefleur Design with Faded Soft Colors
Located in Dallas, TX
61001 Vintage Persian Joshegan Rug, 09'09 x 14'00. Traditional sensibility meets effortlessly chic
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Distressed Vintage Persian Kashan Rug with Faded Soft Earth-Tone Colors
Located in Dallas, TX
61006 Vintage Persian Kashan Rug, 10.05 x 13.08. With its timeless style, incredible detail and
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$14,900
W 88 in L 133 in
Antique Persian Malayer Rug with Oversized Medallion Field and Faded Pastel Tone
Located in Atlanta, GA
Measures: 7'4 x 11'1. Antique Persian Malayer Rug with Oversized Medallion Field and Faded Pastel
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Persian Heriz Rug with Large Central Medallion and Faded Earth-Tone Palette
Located in Atlanta, GA
Measures: 3'10 x 4'6. Persian Heriz Rug with Large Central Medallion and Faded Earth-Tone Palette
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Antique Persian Rug with Softly Faded Allover Design in Pale Green & Sand
Located in New York, NY
This antique Persian Malayer rug presents a quietly elegant allover pattern, delicately faded into
Wool, Cotton
$29,000
W 125 in L 193 in
Persian Lavar Kerman Rug with Faded Camel Medallion and Ornamental Border Motifs
Located in Atlanta, GA
Measures: 10'5 x 16'1. Persian Lavar Kerman Rug with Faded Camel Medallion and Ornamental Border
Wool
$8,000
W 57 in L 163 in
Antique Persian Gallery Malayer Rug With Faded Geometric Medallions 4'9 x 13'7
Located in Atlanta, GA
Measures: 4'9 x 13'7 Antique Persian Gallery Malayer Rug With Faded Geometric Medallions 4'9 x
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Antique Faded Pink Floral Tabriz Persian Handmade Area Rug in Wool
Located in New York, NY
This antique Persian Tabriz carpet has very nice design elements. The branches and leaves look like
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Distressed Antique Persian Mahal Rug With Faded All-Over Design 4'0" X6'1"
By Keivan Woven Arts
Located in Atlanta, GA
Measures: 4'0 x 6'1 Distressed Antique Persian Mahal Rug With Faded All-Over Design 4'0" X6'1
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Antique Tabriz Persian Rug with Soft Gold Field and Faded Light Blue Border
Located in New York, NY
Persian rug offers a sense of authenticity and quiet luxury, making it an exceptional statement piece for
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Vintage Persian Tabriz Rug in Faded Gray and Blue with Allover Floral Pattern
Located in Atlanta, GA
Measures: 7'7 x 10'2. Vintage Persian Tabriz Rug in Faded Gray and Blue with Allover Floral
Wool
$28,600
W 122 in L 161 in
Minimalist Design Antique Persian Tabriz Rug in All-Over Design in Faded Colors
Located in Atlanta, GA
Minimalist antique Persian Tabriz rug with all-over field and, light peach, light blue, Keivan
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Vintage Kashan Rug Faded Ivory Medallion
Located in New York, NY
This vintage Kashan rug presents a luminous allover ivory field with a barely-there central
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$60,000Sale Price|20% Off
W 135 in L 223 in
Large Antique Persian Serapi Rug in Faded Red, Teal, Blue, Ivory 11'3 x 18'7
Located in Atlanta, GA
Large Antique Persian Serapi Rug in Faded Red, Teal, Navy Blue, and Ivory with Large Geometric
Wool
$354Sale Price|25% Off
W 45 in L 73 in
3'9"x6'1" Ivory Pure Wool Hand Knotted Faded Out Worn Down Persian Vintage Rug
Located in Carlstadt, NJ
This is a truly genuine one-of-a-kind Vintage Persian Tabriz, Hand Knotted, Pure Wool, Oriental Rug
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$424Sale Price|25% Off
W 47 in L 85 in
4'x7' Gray Faded Design Worn Wool Hand Knotted Clean Vintage Persian Kerman Rug
Located in Carlstadt, NJ
Rug. It has been Knotted for months and months in the centuries-old weaving craftsmanship techniques
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Vintage Mahal Rug Faded Blue Medallion Design
Located in New York, NY
This vintage Mahal rug offers a serene interpretation of Persian classicism, featuring a gently
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The Faded Dynasty: A Vintage Persian Mahal Masterpiece of Timeless Grace
Located in Dallas, TX
61396 Vintage Persian Mahal Rug, 06'08 x 10'07. Steeped in history and softened by time, this hand
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$12,000
W 35 in L 210 in
Antique Persian Malayer Runner with Faded Blue Field and Geometric Medallions
Located in Atlanta, GA
traditional or transitional interiors. antique Persian Malayer runner, faded blue Malayer rug, Persian
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Antique Persian Malayer Runner with Allover Herati Pattern in Faded Blue
Located in Atlanta, GA
Persian charm. Antique Persian Malayer runner, faded blue Malayer rug, Herati pattern runner, Persian
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Bobyrug’s Vintage Faded Floral Najaf Abad Rug
Located in Saint Ouen, FR
Beautiful mid-century Najaf Abad Isfahan rug with beautiful floral design and nice colors, entirely
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Vintage Mahal Rug Faded Brick and Aqua Medallion
Located in New York, NY
This vintage Mahal rug radiates soft, aged elegance with its central medallion flanked by stylized
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$9,500
W 50 in L 164 in
Antique Persian Malayer Gallery Runner with Allover Floral Motifs in Faded Blue
Located in Atlanta, GA
motifs, narrow antique Persian rug, faded blue Persian runner, Malayer wool runner with vine pattern
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Antique Persian Malayer Runner with Faded Lattice Pattern in Soft Blue Ground
Located in Atlanta, GA
traditional environments. . Antique Persian Malayer runner, faded Malayer rug with soft colors, vintage
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$8,250Sale Price|25% Off
W 121 in L 162 in
Amritzar Rug Faded Rose Ground with Subtle Floral Medallions
Located in New York, NY
This vintage Amritzar rug is defined by its ethereal palette and softly faded detailing, where a
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Faded Oushak Rug – Soft Pink Medallion on Taupe Field
Located in New York, NY
This vintage Oushak rug features a beautifully worn palette of soft blush, taupe, and muted gray
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Antique Serapi Rug, Faded Red & Blue with Navy Border
Located in New York, NY
This gorgeous rug was handmade in Serapi in circa 1900. The rug has a beautiful design using faded
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Vintage Tabriz Rug faded floral medallion in sand and blue
Located in New York, NY
Persian rugs that have gracefully mellowed over time. A refined and quiet statement, it is ideal for
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Distressed Antique Sultanabad Rug in Faded Red Background, Charcoal Border
Located in Atlanta, GA
antique Persian Sultanabad rug This beautiful antique Persian Sultanabad rug features an all-over
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$2,250Sale Price|25% Off
W 46 in L 116 in
Vintage Oushak Rug – Faded Medallion in Soft Blush and Taupe
Located in New York, NY
This vintage Oushak rug features a serene medallion design softened by time and rendered in
Wool
$6,000Sale Price|25% Off
W 106 in L 147 in
Amritzar Rug Neutral Ground with Faded Vine and Blossom Pattern
Located in New York, NY
This vintage Amritzar rug features an elegantly distressed composition where soft taupe and sand
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Antique Belouch Rug with Softly Faded Tribal Medallions in Earth Tones
Located in New York, NY
This evocative antique Belouch rug features a beautifully timeworn stacked medallion composition
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Antique Belouch Rug with Exceptional Allover Faded Patina in Warm Earth Tones
Located in New York, NY
This evocative antique Belouch rug is distinguished by its extraordinary, time-softened surface
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Kerman Antique Faded Room Size Rug, Beige Red - 9 x 15
Located in New York, NY
Indulge in the opulence of the Kerman room-size rug, a true masterpiece of luxury and elegance. Its
Wool, Cotton
$14,000
W 106 in L 144 in
Contemporary Khotan Style Rug – Hand-Knotted Wool in Faded Gold and Pastel Motif
By Nasiri
Located in New York, NY
This elegant Khotan-style rug is a contemporary interpretation of a classic Central Asian design
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Hand-Woven Indian Oushak Wool Rug With Faded Blues and Grays 11'10 x 15'2
By Keivan Woven Arts
Located in Atlanta, GA
-Woven Indian Oushak Wool Rug With Faded Blues and Pinks; Persian Rug, Authentic Persian Rug, Turkish
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Faded Bidjar Runner with Tribal Medallions
Located in New York, NY
strength and heritage of Persian Bidjar craftsmanship.
Wool
$7,500
W 108 in L 147 in
Large Faded Wool Indian Oushak Rug in Gray, Charcoal, and Light Taupe 9'0 x 12'3
By Keivan Woven Arts
Located in Atlanta, GA
-1405; Large Faded Wool Indian Oushak Rug in Gray, Charcoal, and Light Orange; Persian Rug, Authentic
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Antique Persian Malayer Rug Carpet Runner
Located in Dallas, TX
passed down through generations. Despite their faded appearance, antique-washed Persian Malayer rugs
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Early Twentieth Century Oushak in Faded Red
Located in New York, NY
ref c08423
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Cream Ivory Faded Central Medallion - Antique 1930s
Located in New York, NY
ref C21608
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Faded Tomato Red Ground Ziegler with Pale Blue Border
Located in London, GB
Faded tomato red ground ziegler with pale blue border, Persian.
Vintage Persian Tabriz Rug with Faded Soft Colors
Located in Dallas, TX
60997 Vintage Persian Tabriz rug, 10.04 x 14.03. Showcasing timeless style with incredible detail
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Antique Persian Shiraz Rug with Faded Earth-Tone Colors
Located in Dallas, TX
52455, antique Persian Shiraz rug with Subtle Bungalow style. This hand knotted wool antique
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Minimalist Modern Design Persian Tabriz Rug with Faded Red-Orange Background
Located in Atlanta, GA
Minimalist antique Persian Tabriz rug with all-over field and light red, rug R20-0823, country of
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Antique All-Over Persian Heriz Rug in Faded Rust and Gold Colors
Located in Atlanta, GA
Antique All-Over Persian Heriz Rug in Faded Rust and Gold Colors This beautiful antique Heriz
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Gallery Antique Persian Mahal Rug with Light Blue Background and Faded Red
Located in Atlanta, GA
Persian Mahal antique rug with floral design in blue, and red colors with all-over design, rug R20
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Antique Persian Qashqai Rug with Central Medallion in Ink Blue and Faded Red
Located in Atlanta, GA
Antique Persian Qashqai rug with central medallion in ink blue and faded red, Keivan Woven Arts
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Distressed Vintage Persian Rug with Faded Design of Shades of Gray and Ivory
Located in Atlanta, GA
This vintage Persian rug is one-of-a-kind with a distressed finish that emphasizes an antique look
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W 58 in L 138 in
Faded Antique Persian Malayer Gallery Rug with All-Over Design in Blue and Taupe
Located in Atlanta, GA
Persian Malayer antique gallery rug with blue, taupe, and brown all-over design and cornices, rug
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The Faded Azure Court: An Antique Persian Tabriz of Timeless Elegance
Located in Dallas, TX
61521 Antique Blue Persian Tabriz Rug, 08'00 x 10'09. From the illustrious looms of northwest
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Vintage Persian Heriz with Large Medallion in Faded Reds and Blue
Located in Atlanta, GA
Medallion design Heriz vintage rug from Persia in multi-colors, rug H-609-12, country of origin
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Distressed Antique Large Sultanabad Rug in Faded Red Background, Blue, Green
Located in Atlanta, GA
. distressed antique Persian Sultanabad rug. Measures: 10'10 x 16'2 This beautiful antique Sultanabad rug
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Distressed Antique Persian Afshar Rug
Located in Dallas, TX
60922 Antique Persian Afshar Rug, 05'02 x 06'06. Antique-washed Persian Afshar rugs, originating
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Antique Malayer Runner with Diamond Medallions in Faded Red and Sage
Located in New York, NY
delicately faded palette of terracotta red, soft sage, pale blush, and muted taupe. The repeating geometric
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W 31 in L 118 in
Antique Hand-Knotted Sarab Runner – Faded Camel Ground with Geometric Medallions
Located in New York, NY
This antique Sarab runner exemplifies the rustic charm and enduring artistry of Persian village
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Antique Persian Tabriz Rug with Medallion Design in Grayish Blue, Gold, Brown
Located in Atlanta, GA
Faded antique Persian Tabriz rug with medallion design in grayish blue, ema-7501, country of origin
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Faded Red Persian Tabriz Vintage Look Bohemian Oriental Rug
Located in Carlstadt, NJ
. This rug has been handcrafted for weeks in the traditional method that is used to make rugs. This is
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Old Persian Tabriz Faded Red Bohemian Hand Knotted Oriental Rug
Located in Carlstadt, NJ
border color: Faded red Other colors of the rug: Brown, ivory, gray Rug pile: Worn wool Rug's foundation
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Faded Red Persian Tabriz Design Vintage Look Bohemian Oriental Rug
Located in Carlstadt, NJ
. This rug has been handcrafted for weeks in the traditional method that is used to make rugs. This is
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Faded Red Vintage Look Persian Tabriz Shabby Chic Oriental Rug
Located in Carlstadt, NJ
. This rug has been handcrafted for weeks in the traditional method that is used to make rugs. This is
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Semi Antique Faded Red Persian Tabriz Design Bohemian Oriental Rug
Located in Carlstadt, NJ
. This rug has been handcrafted for weeks in the traditional method that is used to make Rugs. This is
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Vintage Look Faded Red Persian Tabriz Shabby Chic Oriental Rug
Located in Carlstadt, NJ
. This rug has been handcrafted for weeks in the traditional method that is used to make rugs. This is
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Vintage Look Faded Red Persian Tabriz Shabby Chic Oriental Rug
Located in Carlstadt, NJ
. This rug has been handcrafted for weeks in the traditional method that is used to make rugs. This is
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Worn Down Persian Shiraz with Faded Apricot Colors Hand Knotted Rug
Located in Carlstadt, NJ
. This rug has been handcrafted for weeks in the traditional method that is used to make rugs. This is
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Faded Out Vintage Wide Runner Persian Shiraz Sheared Low Handmade Rug
Located in Carlstadt, NJ
. This rug has been handcrafted for weeks in the traditional method that is used to make rugs. This is
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Faded Red Old and Worn Down Persian Shiraz Hand Knotted Oriental Rug
Located in Carlstadt, NJ
. This rug has been handcrafted for weeks in the traditional method that is used to make rugs. This is
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Earth Tones Faded Vintage Persian Shiraz Worn Down Hand Knotted Oriental Rug
Located in Carlstadt, NJ
. This rug has been handcrafted for weeks in the traditional method that is used to make rugs. This is
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H 130 in W 96 in L 130 in
Sun-Faded Denim Blue Persian Tabriz Clean Wool Distressed Old Hand Knotted Rug
Located in Carlstadt, NJ
. This rug has been handcrafted for weeks in the traditional method that is used to make Exact rug size
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Faded Pink Gallery Size Antique Persian Heriz Good Condition Hand Knotted
Located in Carlstadt, NJ
This is a truly genuine one-of-a-kind Faded Pink Gallery Size Antique Persian Heriz Good Condition
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Faded Colors Worn Down and Vintage Persian Qashqai Pure Wool Hand Knotted
Located in Carlstadt, NJ
. This rug has been handcrafted for weeks in the traditional method that is used to make rugs. This is
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Contemporary Persian Overdyed Rug with Faded Black Floral Details
Located in Dallas, TX
Contemporary handmade Persian area rug from high-quality sheep’s wool and colored with eco-friendly
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Contemporary Persian Overdye Rug with Faded Pink & Gold Floral Details
Located in Dallas, TX
Contemporary handmade Persian area rug from high-quality sheep’s wool and colored with eco-friendly
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Antique Persian Malayer Rug with Faded Brown and Beige Botanical Details
Located in Dallas, TX
Antique Persian runner rug handwoven from the finest sheep’s wool and colored with all-natural
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Antique Persian Tabriz Rug with Faded Allover Pattern in Soft Blue 2'3 x 4'3
Located in Atlanta, GA
Measures: 2'3 x 4'3 Antique Persian Tabriz Rug with Faded Allover Pattern in Soft Blue 2'3 x 4'3
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Vintage Persian Heriz with Medallion in Blue and Faded Red
Located in Atlanta, GA
Vintage Persian Heriz with Medallion in Blue and Faded Red, Rug / TRA-5081, 1950's semi antique
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small mid century faded distressed Heriz rug
Located in Saint Ouen, FR
Mid century distressed small heriz rug with geometrical design and light colours, entirely hand
Wool, Cotton
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W 112.21 in L 149.61 in
Antique Rug room size hand knotted low wool pile perfectly muted faded colors
Located in Lohr, Bavaria, DE
(plus fringe on both sides). The design can be categorized in Persian rug, Caucasian rug, Azerbaijan
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Faded Red Persian Tabriz Semi Antique Sheared Low Oriental Rug
Located in Carlstadt, NJ
border color: Faded red Other colors of the rug: Black, brown, beige, blue, light green Rug pile: Worn
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Finely Woven Oversized Antique Kerman Carpet. Size: 17 ft 3 in x 27 ft 1 in
Located in New York, NY
of this magnificent antique Persian Kerman rug faded, it allowed elements of the design that were
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Faded Pink Persian Shiraz Worn Down Vintage Hand Knotted Clean Rug
Located in Carlstadt, NJ
. This rug has been handcrafted for weeks in the traditional method that is used to make rugs. This is
Wool
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W 106 in L 139 in
Hand Knotted, Faded Blue, Vintage Persian Kerman, Distressed Look, Worn Wool Rug
Located in Carlstadt, NJ
. This rug has been handcrafted for weeks in the traditional method that is used to make Exact Rug Size
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Vintage Sun-Faded Red Persian Heriz Hand Knotted Distressed Pure Wool Rug
Located in Carlstadt, NJ
. This rug has been handcrafted for weeks in the traditional method that is used to make Exact rug size
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Bohemian Vintage Worn Down Persian Qashqai Faded Rust Color Handmade Wool Rug
Located in Carlstadt, NJ
. This rug has been handcrafted for weeks in the traditional method that is used to make rugs. This is
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Vintage Worn Down Sun-Faded Green Persian Tabriz Clean Wool Hand Knotted Rug
Located in Carlstadt, NJ
in feet and inches : 6'7" x 9'8" Main rug color : Green Rug border color : Faded green Other colors
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W 94 in L 133 in
Vintage Persian Tabriz Faded Peach Color Worn Down Natural Wool Hand Knotted Rug
Located in Carlstadt, NJ
. This rug has been handcrafted for weeks in the traditional method that is used to make Exact rug size
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Vintage Worn Wool Persian Heriz with Sun-Faded Coral Colors Hand Knotted Rug
Located in Carlstadt, NJ
. This rug has been handcrafted for weeks in the traditional method that is used to make Exact Rug Size
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Sun-Faded Persian Karajeh with Salmon Colors Vintage Worn Wool Hand Knotted Rug
Located in Carlstadt, NJ
. This rug has been handcrafted for weeks in the traditional method that is used to make Exact rug size
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Faded Brown with a Mix of Pink Vintage Persian Heriz Worn Wool Hand Knotted Rug
Located in Carlstadt, NJ
. This rug has been handcrafted for weeks in the traditional method that is used to make Exact Rug Size
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Faded Colors Worn Down and Old Persian Qashqai Pure Wool Hand Knotted Oriental
Located in Carlstadt, NJ
. This rug has been handcrafted for weeks in the traditional method that is used to make rugs. This is
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Hamadan Vintage Olive Green Rug Circa 1920s
Located in New York, NY
Overwashed, modern aesthetic, faded olive Hamadan rug (Persian) with beautiful allover field
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Delicately Faded Persian Area Rug
Located in Brussels, BE
Unique, vintage Persian area rug treated to desaturate the colors and reduce the pile.
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Good antique rugs and vintage rugs have made their way into homes across the globe, becoming fixtures used for comfort, prayer and self-expression, so choosing the right area rug is officially a universal endeavor.
In modern usage, “carpet” typically denotes a wall-to-wall floor cushioning that is fixed to the floor. Rugs, on the other hand, are designed to cover a specific area and can easily be moved to new locations. However, the terms are interchangeable in many parts of the world, and, in the end, it won’t matter what you decide to call it.
It’s well known that a timeless Persian rug or vintage Turkish rug can warm any interior, but there are lots of other styles of antique rugs to choose from when you're endeavoring to introduce fresh colors and textures to a bedroom or living room.
Moroccan Berber rugs are not all about pattern. In fact, some of the most striking examples are nearly monochrome. But what these rugs lack in complexity, they make up for in brilliant color and subtle variation. Moroccan-style interiors can be mesmerizing — a sitting room of this type might feature a Moroccan rug, carved wooden screens and a tapestry hung behind the sofa.
Handwoven kilim rugs, known for their wealth of rich colors and unique weaving tradition, are pileless: Whereas the Beni Ourain rugs of Morocco can be described as dense with a thick surface or pile, an authentic kilim rug is thin and flat. (The term “kilim” is Turkish in origin, but this type of textile artistry is practiced all across the Balkans, throughout the Arab world and elsewhere.)
When it comes to eye-catching floor coverings, the distinctive “medallion” pattern of Oushak rugs has two types of rounded shapes alternating against a rich red or blue background created with natural dyes, while the elaborate “star” pattern involves large eight-pointed shapes in diagonal rows alternating with diamonds.
If you’re looking for something unexpected, find a runner rug that pops in your hallway or on your stairs. Dig for dazzling geometric patterns in our inventory of mid-century modern rugs and carpets, which includes works designed by the likes of Swedish textile masters Märta Måås-Fjetterström, Marianne Richter and other artisans.
Carpets and rugs have been around for thousands of years. Prehistoric humans turned to animal skin, wool and fur to craft simple fabrics to soften hard terrain. A 2016 study suggests that "cave lions" were hunted for exactly this purpose, and that decorating your cave with their pelts may have conferred strength and prestige. Although many of these early textiles are still in existence, tracing their precise origins is difficult. Carpets quickly became such a valuable trade commodity that the weavings could easily travel far from their places of origin.
The oldest known carpet was found in southern Siberia. (It may have traveled there from Persepolis in Iran.) For the flat-weave floor rugs crafted by Native Americans, cotton was the primary material before sheep’s wool was introduced in the 16th century. In Europe, carpet-making was fundamental to folk art, and Asian carpets imported to European countries were at one time considered a precious luxury and not intended to remain permanently on the floor.
With the variety of area rugs and carpets rolled out for you on 1stDibs — a collection that includes traditional, modern, minimalist rugs and other coverings of all kinds — things will be looking up whenever you’re looking down.
Embroidered with snakes, turtles, birds and vines, it celebrates a dazzling natural world before the arrival of Adam and Eve.
The colorful design captures the natural splendor of a backyard garden.
The rising fashion star is having his first solo show of furniture designs, at Southern Guild in Cape Town, and his far-out, snaking forms are like nothing you've ever seen.
Top carpet companies are expanding the arena of artful floor coverings, seeking out creatives from other media and marrying their talents to textiles.
The New York–based rug designers employ earthy colors and time-honored artistry in their creations.
The New York interior designer found inspiration in disco culture and astrology for her debut home collection.
Persian garden carpets, with their timeless beauty and unmatched craftsmanship, have an enduring appeal.
With their rich layers, intricate patterns and elaborate lighting, rooms with a Moroccan influence are easy to spot.