Large Indo Persian Tabrize Rug - 18'-6" x 12'
Located in Newmanstown, PA
Large Indo Persian Tabriz Rug - 18'-6" x 12'
1990s Indian Persian Rugs
Wool
Large Indo Persian Tabrize Rug - 18'-6" x 12'
Located in Newmanstown, PA
Large Indo Persian Tabriz Rug - 18'-6" x 12'
Wool
$2,800Sale Price|30% Off
W 109.5 in L 148 in
Vintage Tabriz Indo Persian Hunt Area Rug Wool Medallion Isfahan 12'
Located in Dayton, OH
Hand Knotted Tabriz Indo Persian area rug with a hunting scene on an orange field or forest
Wool
Fine Vintage Indo Tabriz Wool Rug 6'6" x 9'9"
Located in New York, NY
Fine Vintage Indo Tabriz Wool Rug 6'6" x 9'9". The enormous output of carpets and scatters in
Wool
$2,450Sale Price|30% Off
W 125 in L 173 in
Vintage Indo-Tabriz Hand Knotted Floral Medallion Wool Area Rug Carpet 10' x 14'
Located in Dayton, OH
Indo-Tabriz area rugs are hand-knotted rugs with traditional designs and rich color palettes. They
Wool
Fine Indo Tabriz Persian Design Indian Rug, Hand Knotted 11' x 17'
Located in New York, NY
Fine Indo Tabriz Persian design Indian rug, hand knotted Design: Floral Carpets are an
Wool
Indo Persian Tabriz Hand Knotted Wool Hunt Rug
Located in Rio Vista, CA
Late 20th century Indo Persian Tabriz "hunting" hand-knotted rug. The carpet features a cream
Wool
Hand-Knotted Indo Tabriz Floral Rug
Located in Rio Vista, CA
Stylish Indo Tabriz carpet featuring an intricate geometric floral pattern on an ivory ground with
Wool
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W 143 in L 220 in
Indo-Tabriz Pictorial Carpet in the Style of the Persian Silk Vienna Hunting Rug
Located in New York, NY
A vintage Indo-Tabriz pictorial carpet handmade during the mid-20th century in the style of the
Wool
Vintage Indo Tabriz with a Classic Design in Orange, Ivory, Tan, & Lt. Blue
Located in Atlanta, GA
Tabriz design vintage rug with a classic all over design in beautiful ivory background, orange red
Wool
French Country Style Vintage Indo-Persian Design Area Rug
Located in Dallas, TX
74222 French Country Style Vintage Indo-Persian Design Area Rug 06'00 x 09'00. Enchanting with
Wool
$1,470Sale Price|30% Off
W 106 in L 144 in
Vintage Persian Sarouk Hand Knotted Red Floral Wool Area Rug Carpet 9' x 12'
Located in Dayton, OH
Large vintage Persian Sarouk area rug / carpet featuring a floral motif with red field accented with blues and tans. Dimensions: 106" x 144"
Wool
Zabihi Collection Antique Persian Heriz Rug
Located in New York, NY
Throw size Persian Karadja Heriz rug with a soft denim blue field with other rustic colors. Measures: 3'4'' x 4'3'.
Wool
Antique Persian Heriz Rug
Located in New York, NY
An antique Persian Heriz rug from the early 20th century. Measures: 11' 8" x 14' 5"
Wool
$5,970Sale Price|25% Off
W 105 in L 147 in
8'9"x12'3" Antique Persian Heriz Scarlet Red Pure Wool Hand Knotted 1920s 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
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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