Rug & Kilim’s Classic Heriz Style Rug in Gold, Red and Blue Medallion Style
By Rug & Kilim
Located in Long Island City, NY
Hand-knotted in wool, this 5x7 from our Modern Classics collection draws inspiration from coveted antique Heriz Persian rugs. On the Design: Floral patterns enfold a regal medall...
Wool
Rug & Kilim’s Classic Heriz Style Rug in Gold, Red and Blue Medallion Style
By Rug & Kilim
Located in Long Island City, NY
Hand-knotted in wool, this 5x7 from our Modern Classics collection draws inspiration from coveted antique Heriz Persian rugs. On the Design: Floral patterns enfold a regal medallio...
Wool
Rug & Kilim’s Classic Heriz Style Rug in Gold, Red and Blue Medallion Style
By Rug & Kilim
Located in Long Island City, NY
Hand-knotted in wool, this 5x7 from our Modern Classics collection draws inspiration from coveted antique Heriz Persian rugs. On the Design: Floral patterns enfold a regal medallio...
Wool
Rug & Kilim’s Classic Heriz Style Rug in Gold, Red and Blue Medallion Style
By Rug & Kilim
Located in Long Island City, NY
Hand-knotted in wool, this 5x7 from our Modern Classics collection draws inspiration from coveted antique Heriz Persian rugs. On the Design: Floral patterns enfold a regal medall...
Wool
9x12 Red Navy Blue Heriz Serapi Persian Hand Knotted Wool Rug ( G-9147 )
Located in agra, uttar pradesh
Indulge in the timeless elegance of our high-quality hand-knotted traditional wool rug. Rug Features: ⚫ CUSTOMIZE in any SIZE ⚫ Material- 100% Wool ⚫ Weave- Hand-knotted in India ⚫ C...
Wool
Antique Heriz Wool Rug, Hand-Knotted, Red Field, Blue Accents, 1920
Located in Norwalk, CT
Beautiful vintage Heriz wool rug with a red field and blue accents with an all-over medallion design.
Wool
10x14 Beige Red N. Blue Serapi Heriz Hand Knotted Oushak Rug ( G-13217)
Located in agra, uttar pradesh
Indulge in the timeless elegance of our high-quality hand-knotted traditional wool rug. Rug Features: ⚫ CUSTOMIZE in any SIZE ⚫ Material- 100% Wool ⚫ Weave- Hand-knotted in India ⚫ C...
Wool
Heriz Serapi Wool Runner, Blue and Red, Hand-Knotted, 3' x 16'
Located in New York, NY
This red and blue hand-knotted in pure wool Heriz Serapi runner, is a subtle yet sophisticated addition to your living space. Measuring 2'7" x 13'6", this runner effortlessly blends ...
Wool
Red with Blue Corners Antique Zoroastrian Serapi Heris Hand Knotted Wool 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...
Wool
Antique Hand Knotted Red, Blue Navy Wool Persian Heriz Rug
Located in Atlanta, GA
This is a large antique hand knotted rug from the Infamous village of Heriz in northwest of Iran (Persian). This rug has the primary colors and geometric design made with wool and n...
Wool
Antique Hand Knotted Wool Red and Blue Color Persian Heriz Rug
Located in Atlanta, GA
This is an antique hand knotted Persian Heriz rug. It is made with wool pile colored with natural and vegetable dyes on a cotton foundation. It has the semi geometric traditional cen...
Wool
Floral Medallion Vintage Persian Heriz Rug in Red, Blue
Located in Atlanta, GA
Floral medallion vintage Persian Heriz rug in red, blue, and golden yellow, rug h-501-34, country of origin / type: Iran / Heriz, circa 1950.
Wool
Heriz Antique Rug; Red, Blue, & Beige - 5 x 9
Located in New York, NY
The dark navy border background is a hallmark of authentic old Heriz rugs, and it is adorned with a diagonal geometric pattern in lighter blue, pink, red, and ivory hues.
Wool, Cotton
Antique Persian Heriz Rug, Handmade Wool Oriental Rug, Red and Blue
Located in Port Washington, NY
Heriz carpets are the staple of the furnishing market and remain the most popular of all NW Persian carpets. They were produced for the rapidly growing US market in the late 19th to ...
Wool
Square Antique Persian Heriz Serapi Red Blue Rug
Located in New York, NY
Rare square room size fine quality Persian Heriz Serapi rug with Classic central medallion on a red field and navy border entrenched by sky blue corners, circa 1910, measures: 10'...
Wool
Red, Blue Semi Antique Persian Heriz Flower Design Hand Knotted Rug
Located in Carlstadt, NJ
This is a truly genuine one-of-a-kind red, blue semi antique Persian Heriz Flower design hand knotted rug.
Wool
Antique Heriz Northwest Persian Carpet, Handmade Rug, Navy, Light Blue, Red
Located in Port Washington, NY
Heriz carpets are the staple of the furnishing market and remain the most popular of all NW Persian Carpets. They were produced for the rapidly growing US market in the late 19th to ...
Wool
Antique Persian Heriz Rug with Geometric Medallion Design in Red, Olive, Blue
Located in Atlanta, GA
Measures: 2'8 x 5'6 Antique Persian Heriz Rug with Geometric Medallion Design in Red, Olive, Blue.
Wool
Sold
H 109 in W 96 in L 109 in
Antique Vintage Persian Red Ivory Navy Blue Square Heriz Rug circa 1950s
Located in New York, NY
Most often, Heriz rugs have oversized geometric medallions, that are crisply delineated against a rich red, rust or dark blue field.
Wool
Antique Persian Red Ivory Navy Blue Geometric Heriz Area Rug, circa 1930s
Located in New York, NY
Most often, Heriz rugs have oversized geometric medallions, that are crisply delineated against a rich red, rust or dark blue field.
Wool
Vintage Heriz Persian Rug with Stylized Geometric Medallion in Red & Denim Blue
Located in Atlanta, GA
Semi Antique Heriz Persian Rug with Stylized Geometric Medallion in Red & Denim Blue.
Wool
Sold
W 118 in L 166 in
Vintage Heriz Persian Rug with Stylized Geometric Medallion in Red & Denim Blue
Located in Atlanta, GA
This magnificent antique Persian Heriz carpet from the mid-20th century bears an exquisite design rendered in gorgeous, warm hues of red and denim blue.
Wool
Sold
W 80 in L 114 in
Antique Red Gold Navy Blue Border Geometric Tribal Persian Heriz Rug circa 1930s
Located in New York, NY
Most often, Heriz rugs have oversized geometric medallions, that are crisply delineated against a rich red, rust or dark blue field.
Wool
Semi Antique Persian Heriz Rug with Stylized Medallion Design in Red and Blue
Located in Atlanta, GA
Semi Antique Mid century Persian Heriz rug with stylized medallion design in red and blue, rug h-610-04, country of origin / type: Iran / Heriz, circa 1950.
Wool
Sold
W 123 in L 180 in
Antique Persian Heriz Carpet, Handmade Wool Oriental Rug, Red and Navy Light Blue
Located in Port Washington, NY
Heriz carpets are the staple of the furnishing market and remain the most popular of all NW Persian Carpets. They were produced for the rapidly growing US market in the late 19th-ear...
Wool
Authentic Persian Hand Knotted Red Blue Geometric Heriz Rug, Circa 1960
Located in San Diego, CA
This Persian Tabriz-Heriz rug, Heriz rugs are Persian rugs from the area of Heriz, East Azerbaijan in northwest Iran, northeast of Tabriz.
Wool, Cotton
Sold
W 111 in L 149 in
Semi Antique Persian Heriz Rug with Center Medallion Design in Rust Red and Blue
Located in Atlanta, GA
Stylized Semi Antique Persian Heriz rug with center Medallion Design in Rust Red and Blue, rug dsp-rmk9719, country of origin / type: Iran / Heriz, circa 1950 This beautiful semi an...
Wool
One-of-a-kind Antique Persian Heriz Rug in Beige, Blue, Pink, and Red
Located in New York, NY
One-of-a-kind antique Persian Heriz rug in beige, blue, pink, and red. Size: 11'10" × 16'4" (360 × 497 cm).
Wool
Persian Antique Heriz Rug with All-Over Geometric Design in Gray-Blue and Red
Located in Atlanta, GA
Persian Antique Heriz Rug with All-Over Geometric Design in Gray-Blue and Red.
Wool
Sold
W 124 in L 151 in
1880s Red Blue Geometric Antique N.W. Persian Heriz Carpet 10'4"x12'7" Wool Rug
Located in New York, NY
19th Century N.W. Persian Heriz Carpet ( 10'4" x 12'7" - 315 x 385 ) Antique Heriz Room Size Wool Coral Rug, Circa Date: 1880s. This magnificent example of classical Persian weaving...
Wool
Vintage Persian Heriz with Large Medallion with Blue and Red
Located in Atlanta, GA
Layered Medallion design Heriz vintage rug from Persia in multi-colors, rug H-501-26, country of origin / type: Iran / Heriz, circa 1950.
Wool
Hand-Knotted Heriz by Keivan Woven Arts in Brown, Ice Blue, Royal Blue & Red
Located in Atlanta, GA
Country of Origin: India; Type: Heriz; Design; Floral Border, Floral Medallion, Diamond Medallion; Keivan Woven Arts: rug; Indian Hand-Knotted Medallion Heriz in Cocoa, Denim, and Re...
Wool
Vintage Persian Heriz with Large Medallion in Faded Reds and Blue
Located in Atlanta, GA
This vintage Persian Heriz, from northwest Iran, displays a geometric medallion design and a variety of colorful tones, including reds, cream, and royal blue.
Wool
Gorgeous Persian Heriz Carpet, Geometric, Red Field, Blue Outer Field
Located in New York, NY
A bottle green octogramme medallion enclosing a buff sub-medallion, is set on the natural madder rust field enlivened with geometric leaves, flowers and palmette pendants on stalks. ...
Wool
Vintage Heriz With Large Medallion in Soft Red, Navy Blue, Light Blue and Cream
Located in Atlanta, GA
Layered Medallion design Heriz vintage rug from Persia in multi-colors, rug H-711-03, country of origin / type: Iran / Heriz, circa 1950.
Wool
Geometric Medallion Antique Persian Heriz Runner in Red, Blue & Light Green
Located in Atlanta, GA
Antique distressed Heriz runner, Keivan Woven Arts, rug EN-P13904, country of origin / type: Persian / Heriz, circa Early-20th Century. Measures: 3'0 x 11'0.
Wool
Antique Persian Heriz Runner with Geometric Medallions in Red, Blue, and Olive
Located in Atlanta, GA
Antique Persian Heriz Runner with Geometric Medallions in Red, Blue, and Olive, rug 16-0604, country of origin / type: Iran / Heriz Serapi, circa 1920 This magnificent Heriz Serapi ...
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.