$9,200
Fine Qum Kurk Rug
Located in Long Island, NY
Very Fine Qum Kurk Rug - Wool with Silk Touch Produced circa 1930's in Iran Introducing Via Como, the pinnacle of ultra high-end hand-knotted rugs. Renowned for their unrivaled a...
Wool, Silk
Antique Large 100% Wool Tabriz Persian Rug Carpet 390x310cm 13ftx10ft
Located in London, GB
This very elegant large antique fine quality Tabriz Persian rug dates from the mid 19th century.
Wool
Vintage Heriz 100% Wool Persian Rug Carpet 131x90inches 333x229cm 20th C
Located in London, GB
This very elegant fine quality vintage Heriz Persian rug dates from the early 20th century.
Wool
Ersari Turkomen Very Rare small main carpet circa 1860 short term reduction
Located in WYNNUM, QLD
Otherwise it is a premium condition and rare rug, designed for use in the yurt as the main carpet, (common terminology).
Wool
$11,200Sale Price|20% Off
Antique Erzurum Kilim Rug Old Eastern Anatolian Turkish Natural Carpet
Located in Tokyo, JP
This is an Eastern Anatolian Antique Kilim from the Erzurum region with a rare and beautiful color composition. Erzurum was once a key frontier town, used to defend Anatolia against...
Wool, Natural Fiber
Vintage Heriz 100% Wool Persian Rug Carpet 109 inches Early 20th Century
Located in London, GB
This beautiful carpet was hand woven in Iran and has a 100% wool pile based on a cotton foundation.
Wool
Antique Indian Agra carpet of 'Ardabil' design. Circa 1880.
Located in Moreton-In-Marsh, GB
Size: 11ft 8in x 8ft 11in (355 x 273cm). Antique Indian Agra carpet of 'Ardabil' design. Circa 1880. A superb and very finely woven Agra carpet, with the 16 lobed ivory coloured c...
Wool
Fine Vintage 1970s Persian Tabriz Silk Rug – 100% Pure Silk – Birds - 1B985
Located in Bordeaux, FR
This is a stunning example of a 100% pure silk Tabriz rug, hand-knotted in Iran during the 1970s. Tabriz is one of the oldest and most famous rug-weaving centers in the world, known ...
Silk
Museum curated Chelaberd “ Eagle Kazak “ traditional caucasian handmade carpet.
Located in WYNNUM, QLD
A small group of local enthusiasts aided by the government, and in liaison with the world famous (amongst rug aficionados) Azerbaijan carpet museum, Baku sought out the finest remain...
Wool
Djoharian Collection Bochara Bukhara carpet hand-knotted 7 x 4.7 ft Ersari
Located in Lohr, Bavaria, DE
Bochara Bukhara carpet hand-knotted 7 x 4.7 ft Ersari Design Fine carpet made of wool, hand-knotted in a classic design.
Wool
Vintage Turkish Floor Rug in Beige and Black Striped Shaggy Wool
Located in Detroit, MI
The technique used for weaving is very similar to 'gabbeh' in Iran and 'Beni Ourain' rugs of Morrocco. Tulu carpets have been traditionally woven in Karapinar which is to the east of...
Wool, Cotton
Early 20th Century Antique Persian Tabriz Rug
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Antique Tabriz Persian rug in Blue with Gold Floral Patterns from Silk Road Rugs. Hand-knotted in wool circa 1910-1920, this antique 8'7 x 11'3 Tabriz Persian rug is a very rare pie...
Wool, Cotton
Untouched Antique Persian Lavar Kerman Rug circa 1890s - RR5128
Located in Shamokin Dam, PA
This is an Antique Persian Levar Kerman rug from the late 1890s. It is in excellent condition with no repairs or any loss to the rug. Great all-over design with great natural dyes,...
Wool, Cotton
Handwoven Wool Persian Kerman Area Rug, 1960s Vintage Floral Carpet, 12x17 ft
Located in Dallas, TX
This exceptional 1960s Persian Kerman area rug is a masterful example of one of Iran’s most celebrated weaving traditions.
Wool
Exquisite Hand-Knotted Persian Nain Rug
Located in Apeldoorn, NL
Crafted in Iran with masterful attention to detail, this elegant rug features a refined beige and blue color palette. The design centers around a striking central medallion, surround...
Fabric
Zabihi Collection Ghasghai Brown Red Rug
Located in New York, NY
This is a *Qashqai (also spelled Ghashghai or Gashgai)* tribal rug from *southwestern Iran, specifically the **Fars province* region near *Shiraz*. size is 7' x 10' * *Tribe:* Qashq...
Wool
Zabihi Collection Gabbeh Souf Animal Green Rug
Located in New York, NY
They are popular in Iran and little understood elsewhere except by Persians and people who really know Fine carpets.
Wool
Antique Agra rug 4' x 6'9''
Located in New York, NY
The neat perfection of this rug indicates it is a talim production, probably for the large British carpet conglomerate O.C.M.
Wool, Cotton
Mid-Century Turkish Hereke Rug 12'8'' X 8'10''
Located in Los Angeles, US
Inspired by the court carpets of Safavid Iran and Ottoman Turkey, the Hereke workshops maintained a gold standard of design and weaving technique, above all in their silk rugs, which...
Wool, Cotton
Bokhara Tribal Hand Knotted Wool Rug Red & Black
Located in Keego Harbor, MI
A stylish Persian Bokhara tribal rug. Red & black design. Hand knotted in Iran. Wool on wool, fine. Dimensions: 2’6” x 4’x2”. In very good condition.
Wool
Antique Kilim Runner Rug - 3'3'' X 7'9''
Located in Los Angeles, US
These rugs follow a specific flat-weaving technique that originated around Turkey, North Africa, Iran and Afghanistan.
Wool
Antique Turkish Hand-Knotted Kashan Wool Area Rug 9x12 Red
Located in Los Gatos, CA
Magnificent, deeply patinated, and radiating the warm chromatic authority of a piece that has absorbed decades of light, use, and the accumulated beauty of time, this extraordinary a...
Wool
Antique Geometric Kilim Runner Rug - 5'10'' X 3'8''
Located in Los Angeles, US
These rugs follow a specific flat-weaving technique that originated around Turkey, North Africa, Iran and Afghanistan.
Wool, Cotton
Classic Indian Hand-Knotted Tabriz Wool Round Area Rug 8x8
Located in Los Gatos, CA
Regal, richly detailed, and radiating a centrifugal decorative energy that only the round format can achieve, this extraordinary Tabriz classic round area rug from India is a hand-kn...
Wool
Classic Turkish Hand-Knotted Tabriz Wool Silk Area Rug 8x11
Located in Los Gatos, CA
Dark, luminous, and possessed of a dramatic chromatic authority that commands any room it enters with absolute, unwavering decorative power, this exceptional Tabriz classic area rug ...
Wool, Silk
Classic Indian Hand-Knotted Tabriz Wool Silk Area Rug 11x16
Located in Los Gatos, CA
Grand in scale, breathtaking in detail, and luminous with the incomparable shimmer of silk highlights woven into every inch of its surface, this exceptional Tabriz classic area rug ...
Wool, Silk
Persian Hand Knotted Medallion Floral Dark Blue Nain Rug, circa 1960s
Located in San Diego, CA
This authentic Persian hand-made Nain (9 LA) rug has wool and silk pile with cotton foundation. Nain is a city in Iran that is well known for producing fine handmade rug. Nain rugs h...
Wool, Cotton
1920’s Antique Swedish Flat Weave Killim Rug-9'6'' X 6'7''
Located in Los Angeles, US
These rugs follow a specific flat-weaving technique that originated around Turkey, North Africa, Iran and Afghanistan.
Wool
$3,900
1910s Antique Kilim Rug
Located in Los Angeles, US
These rugs follow a specific flat-weaving technique that originated around Turkey, North Africa, Iran and Afghanistan.
Wool, Cotton
Mid-19th Century Persian Tribal Bidjar Rug
Located in Los Angeles, US
The color palate is rich and jewel toned making the Bidjar a highly desirable rug sought after by designers. Bidjar rugs, produced in Northwest Iran are among the finest of Persian ...
Wool, Cotton
Early 20th Century Antique Persian Kashan Mohtasham Rug
Located in Los Angeles, US
Some of the most beautiful Mohtasham rugs will have a background that is gold or antique ivory to reflect the exquisite detail of the fine Persian carpets.
Cotton
Antique Kilim Runner Rug 17'2'' X 6'11''
Located in Los Angeles, US
These rugs follow a specific flat-weaving technique that originated around Turkey, North Africa, Iran and Afghanistan.
Wool, Cotton
$2,360Sale Price|20% Off
Antique Hand-Woven Kilim Rug from Balucestan, Afghanistan, Circa 1950
Located in Alessandria, Piemonte
A very fine antique old carpet from the tribal tents of the Balucestan, before the Russian invasion. The dark color was used by nomads to rest the eyes from the strong sunlight of t...
Wool
1920s Antique Geometric Kilim Rug 6'8''x 3'5''
Located in Los Angeles, US
These rugs follow a specific flat-weaving technique that originated around Turkey, North Africa, Iran and Afghanistan.
Wool
Antique Kilim Geometric Runner Rug 13'1'' X 5'11''
Located in Los Angeles, US
These rugs follow a specific flat-weaving technique that originated around Turkey, North Africa, Iran and Afghanistan.
Wool, Cotton
$10,000Sale Price|61% Off
Antique Persian Kerman 11'6" x 22'5"
Located in New York, NY
Nader Shah, Naser al-Din Shah commissioned carpets from Kerman. In the 18th century. By the 19th century, the city of Kerman had a long history of urban workshops, very fine wool, m...
Wool, Cotton
1960s Old Handwoven Wool Persian Tabriz Area Rug – Floral Design, 11'0" x 15'0"
Located in Dallas, TX
Originating from the historic city of Tabriz in northwestern Iran—renowned for producing some of the world’s finest Persian carpets—this rug reflects the region’s celebrated artistry...
Wool
Vintage Flatweave Kilim Geometric Design
Located in Los Angeles, US
These rugs follow a specific flat-weaving technique that originated around Turkey, North Africa, Iran and Afghanistan.
Wool, Cotton
Early 20th Century Antique Kilim Runner
Located in Los Angeles, US
These rugs follow a specific flat-weaving technique that originated around Turkey, North Africa, Iran and Afghanistan.
Wool, Cotton
CH44 Highland 365 Hand-Knotted Wool Rectangular Rug in Plaid Pattern by Mohebban
Located in Geneve, CH
CH44 Highland 365 Hand-Knotted Wool Rectangular Rug in Plaid Pattern by Mohebban Dimensions: W 365 x L 275 cm Materials: Wool.
Wool
Pale Turquoise IT300G Ikat 425 Rectangular Rug in Hand-knotted Wool by Mohebban
Located in Geneve, CH
Pale Turquoise IT300G Ikat 425 Rectangular Rug in Hand-knotted Wool by Mohebban Dimensions: W 425 x L 305 cm Materials: Wool.
Wool
Pale Turquoise IT300G Ikat 305 Rectangular Rug in Hand-knotted Wool by Mohebban
Located in Geneve, CH
Pale Turquoise IT300G Ikat 305 Rectangular Rug in Hand-knotted Wool by Mohebban Dimensions: W 305 x L 245 cm Materials: Wool.
Wool
CH44 Highland 275 Hand-Knotted Wool Rectangular Rug in Plaid Pattern by Mohebban
Located in Geneve, CH
CH44 Highland 275 Hand-Knotted Wool Rectangular Rug in Plaid Pattern by Mohebban Dimensions: W 275 x L 185 cm Materials: Wool.
Wool
Pale Turquoise IT300G Ikat 365 Rectangular Rug in Hand-knotted Wool by Mohebban
Located in Geneve, CH
Pale Turquoise IT300G Ikat 365 Rectangular Rug in Hand-knotted Wool by Mohebban Dimensions: W 365 x L 275 cm Materials: Wool.
Wool
CH44 Highland 305 Hand-Knotted Wool Rectangular Rug in Plaid Pattern by Mohebban
Located in Geneve, CH
CH44 Highland 305 Hand-Knotted Wool Rectangular Rug in Plaid Pattern by Mohebban Dimensions: W 305 x L 245 cm Materials: Wool.
Wool
Pale Turquoise IT300G Ikat 275 Rectangular Rug in Hand-knotted Wool by Mohebban
Located in Geneve, CH
Pale Turquoise IT300G Ikat 275 Rectangular Rug in Hand-knotted Wool by Mohebban Dimensions: W 275 x L 185 cm Materials: Wool.
Wool
CH44 Highland 425 Hand-Knotted Wool Rectangular Rug in Plaid Pattern by Mohebban
Located in Geneve, CH
CH44 Highland 425 Hand-Knotted Wool Rectangular Rug in Plaid Pattern by Mohebban Dimensions: W 425 x L 305 cm Materials: Wool.
Wool
Persian Pictorial Nain Rug
Located in New York, NY
Nain is a small village located in central Iran that has relatively recently become a renowned center for carpet weaving.
Wool, Silk
Persian Silk Iranian Kashan Oriental Rug, circa 1900
By Ashly Fine Rugs 1
Located in Katy, TX
Persian masterpiece all silk Iranian Kashan. Handwoven with the finest silks during the early 1900s . The carpet is very finely woven, good condition with minor re-pilings and no dry...
Silk
20th Century, Persian Malayer Runner Oriental Carpet
By Ashly Fine Rugs 1
Located in Katy, TX
20th century, Persian antique Malayer rug woven in Iran of all hand-spun wool. This is excellent condition, no wear or repairs. Very soft mellow colors great weave with beautiful abr...
Wool
Antique Bokhara Tekke Torba Rug, Iran
Located in New York, NY
Antique Bokhara Tekke Torba rug, Iran. A very fine wool pile in Turkish knot tightly woven on an all wool foundation. A geometric stepped diamond motif (torba)design in black and whi...
Wool
Signed Vintage Persian Kashan Rug, Very Fine, circa 1980s
Located in San Mateo, CA
This is a vintage hand-knotted Persian Kashan rug, woven in Kashan, Iran circa 1980s. Mohtasham is the design style. The rug is signed, and is wool knot on cotton warp and weft, and ...
Wool, Cotton
Unusual Oversized Very Fine Late 19th Century Kerman Rug
Located in Barcelona, ES
Kerman of the late 19th century with overall repeated floral pattern. The main ground filled to profusion with finely detailed floral images is enclosed by a plethora of borders, t...
Wool
20th Century Kaichan Kork Wool Extra Fine Quality Shah Period, Iran
Located in Paris, FR
Kaichan kork wool Iran, circa 1960 Very good condition and beautiful color.
Wool
20th Century Persian Tabriz Palace Size Oriental Rug
By Ashly Fine Rugs 1
Located in Katy, TX
Persian Tabriz very fine mid-20th century. These were better known as "Pahlavi Tabriz" woven during the Shaw dynasty of Iran known for quality and unique designs. This one happens to...
19th Century Persian Palace Size Bijar Oriental Rug
By Ashly Fine Rugs 1
Located in Katy, TX
19th century Persian Bijar (N.W. Iran). These rugs are also known as the Iron rugs of Iran. They have an exceptionally condensed weave style that make them hard to wear out and very ...
Wool
20th Century Palace Size Persian Tabriz Oriental Rug
By Ashly Fine Rugs 1
Located in Katy, TX
Persian Tabriz, very fine mid-20th century. These were better known as "Pahlavi Tabriz" woven during the Shah dynasty of Iran known for quality and unique designs. This one happens t...
Wool
Persian Tabriz Late 19th Century Oriental Rug
By Ashly Fine Rugs 1
Located in Katy, TX
Persian Tabriz woven in late 1800s central medallion with very soft colors and an even pile. The condition is excellent for its age. There are no repairs. Size: 11.2 x 15.8.
Late 19th Century Persian Serapi Oriental Rug
By Ashly Fine Rugs 1
Located in Katy, TX
Woven in the 1880s this Persian Serapi has exceptional colors and a pleasing geometric design. The size is very desirable and also hard to find. Measures: 12.4 x 15.
Wool
20th Century Persian Palace Size Sultanabad Oriental Rug
By Ashly Fine Rugs 1
Located in Katy, TX
Extremely rare design woven in early 20th century Persian Sultanabad. This rug has a tighter than normal weave for a rug of that region, this type of rug is sometimes referred to as ...
Wool
Persian Tabriz Wool or Silk 50 Raj Oriental Rug
By Ashly Fine Rugs 1
Located in Katy, TX
Persian 50 raj wool and silk pile rug made in the city of Tabriz by master weavers. This is a fine woven rug with a lot of detail. It has been put through our safe stone wash process...
Wool, Silk
Persian Tabriz 20th Century Palace Size Oriental Masterpiece Signed Rug
By Ashly Fine Rugs 1
Located in Katy, TX
Persian Tabriz very fine mid-20th century. These were better known as "Pahlavi Tabriz" woven during the Shaw dynasty of Iran known for quality and unique designs. This one happens to...
Wool
Fine Tabriz rug
Located in London, GB
The city of Tabriz in North West Persia has been an important centre of rug weaving since the 14th Century. This elegant example is signed by the Msterweaver, Javan, who created the ...
Wool
Very Fine and Detailed Antique Persian Kashan 10′ 6″ x 14′ 3″
Located in Winnetka, IL
In excellent condition, this Master Kashan is rare to find. Wonderful soft kork wool, balanced color combination, and extremely fine technique of weave. The high technique allows for...
Wool
Unavailable
W 100.4 in L 133.47 in
Early 20th Century Ispahan Rug, Imperial Workshop of Shah, circa 1920, Iran
Located in Paris, FR
Imperial workshop of Shah Persian. Kork wool. Qurk / kork wool: Qurk wool is taken from the neck, belly and underarms of the sheep. This is often considered the most choice of wool ...
Fine Persian Tabriz Medallion Carpet, Signed on Both Ends
Located in London, GB
A very fine Persian Tabriz carpet with central medallion, woven with silk and wool on a silk foundation. Both for its pale pastel colouring (mainly ivory, beige and pistachio green) ...
Silk, Wool
Royal Kirman Hand Knotted Wool, Rug, Carpet
Located in Tilburg, Brabant
Surrounded by mountains lies the capital Kirman (Kermen) in the central part of Iran on a high plateau. The city has traditionally been an important resting place on the Asian trade ...
Wool
Persian Fine Tabriz Mid-20th Century Oriental Rug
By G. None
Located in Katy, TX
Persian Tabriz very fine mid-20th century. These were better known as "Pahlavi Tabriz" woven during the Shaw Dynasty of Iran. Know for quality and unique designs. This one happens to...
Wool
Fine Early Hadji Jalili Tabriz Rug, c. 1890
By Hadji Jalili
Located in London, GB
Antique Tabriz carpets are distinguished by their fine weaves and remarkable adherence to the traditions of Classical Persian rug design. This elegant c. 1890s example is associated ...
Wool
Omar Khayyam Esfahan wool and silk carpet
Located in New York, NY
can be hang on the wall very fine
Wool, Silk
Rug - Carpet - Wool Hand Knotted Red and Beige Kirman
Located in Tilburg, Brabant
Surrounded by mountains in the central part of Iran lies the capital Kirman (Kermen) on a plateau. The city is traditionally an important resting place on the Asian trading place rou...
Wool
Persian Fine Animal Scene Tabriz Mid-20th Century Oriental Rug
By G. None
Located in Katy, TX
Persian Tabriz very fine mid-20th century. These were better known as "Pahlavi Tabriz" woven during the Shaw dynasty of Iran known for quality and unique designs. This one happens to...
Wool
Ferrahan Sarouk Antique Carpet
Located in Wilton, CT
A stunning piece with distinct detailed design and attractive subdued colors. Unusual green colors throughout this carpet with a rich rust color background. Large center medallion w...
Wool
Old Tabriz Carpet, Circa 1920
Located in RÉDING, FR
Tabriz rugs are often indicated with a "Raj" number. The higher this number, the finer the carpet, because it indicates the density of the knots.
Wool
Rug - Carpet - Wool Hand Knotted Beige Kashmar 197 x 295 cm
Located in Tilburg, Brabant
The rich and opulent pattern is characteristic of this Persian Kashmar rug that was made skilful in East Iran. Craftsmen in Kashmar used the finest Persian sales technique which can ...
Wool
Fine Antique Persian Serapi
Located in Aspen, CO
Woven of 100% Persian wool in the North West Persian district of Azerbaijan. (present day Iran) This piece is oversize measuring 147” (12:3) x 237” (19:9). The piece is a Classic Ser...
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.
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