Antique Persian Silk Mohtesham Rug with Central Medallion 7'0 x 10'5
Located in Atlanta, GA
. Keivan Woven Arts/ rug/M14-0515, country of origin / type: Iran / Silk Mohtesham, circa 1880. An
Antique Late 19th Century Persian Kashan Persian Rugs
Silk
Antique Persian Silk Mohtesham Rug with Central Medallion 7'0 x 10'5
Located in Atlanta, GA
. Keivan Woven Arts/ rug/M14-0515, country of origin / type: Iran / Silk Mohtesham, circa 1880. An
Silk
Rose Garden Persian Pure Silk Rug, Iranian Craftsmanship, 0049
Located in Pudsey, GB
Woven from an original, authentic antique Persian rug design, this silk carpet reflects a unique
Silk
Turquoise Garden Persian Pure Silk Rug, Iranian Craftsmanship, 0055
Located in Pudsey, GB
Woven from an authentic and original antique Persian rug design, this luxurious silk carpet
Silk
Amber Sky Garden Persian Pure Silk Rug, Iranian Craftsmanship, 0057
Located in Pudsey, GB
Woven from an authentic and original antique Persian rug design, this luxurious silk carpet
Silk
Royal Blossom Field Persian Pure Silk Carpet, Iranian Craftsmanship, 0053
Located in Pudsey, GB
Woven from an authentic and original antique Persian rug design, this luxurious silk carpet
Silk
Turquoise Safavid Style Persian Pure Silk Rug, Iranian Craftsmanship, 0044
Located in Pudsey, GB
Woven from an original, authentic antique Persian rug design, this silk carpet reflects a unique
Silk
Floral Majesty on Ivory Persian Pure Silk Rug, Iranian Craftsmanship, 0056
Located in Pudsey, GB
Woven from an authentic and original antique Persian rug design, this luxurious silk carpet
Silk
Golden Night Sky Medallion Persian Pure Silk Rug, Iranian Craftsmanship, 0052
Located in Pudsey, GB
Woven from an authentic and original antique Persian rug design, this luxurious silk carpet
Silk
Floral Isfahan, Red Ground, Persian Pure Silk Rug, Iranian Craftsmanship, 0048
Located in Pudsey, GB
Woven from an original, authentic antique Persian rug design, this silk carpet reflects a unique
Silk
Navy and Copper Leaf Motif Persian Pure Silk Rug, Iranian Craftsmanship, 0047
Located in Pudsey, GB
Woven from an original, authentic antique Persian rug design, this silk carpet reflects a unique
Silk
Black and Gold Boteh Style Persian Pure Silk Carpet, Iranian Craftsmanship, 0045
Located in Pudsey, GB
Woven from an original, authentic antique Persian rug design, this silk carpet reflects a unique
Silk
Rust and Blue Garden Style Persian Pure Silk Carpet, Iranian Craftsmanship, 0043
Located in Pudsey, GB
Woven from an original, authentic antique Persian rug design, this silk carpet reflects a unique
Silk
Teal and Gold Tabriz Style Persian Pure Silk Rug, Iranian Craftsmanship, 0042
Located in Pudsey, GB
Woven from an original, authentic antique Persian rug design, this silk carpet reflects a unique
Silk
Vintage Hand-Woven Oriental Zanjan Hamadan Rug, Middle Eastern, 1960s
Located in Warszawa, Mazowieckie
city is an important stop on the Iranian Silk Road and is also a center for the production of high
Wool
$6,597Sale Price|20% Off
Handmade Silk Persian Rug Silk Ghom Rug 4x6 Silk Rug Silk Foundation Tapestry
Located in New York, NY
Fine natural silk handmade rug bird area rug high kpsi Tapestry quality Silk rug Measures: 3'4" X
Silk
$9,000Sale Price|20% Off
Vintage Silk Tabriz Rug Black Silk Rug Rare Fine Silk Rug 9x12 Handmade Silk Rug
Located in New York, NY
Exceptionally Fine Rare Natural Silk Rug Black. Measures: 9.4" X 12.2". "This is a spectacular
Silk
Hand Knotted Floral Blue / Red Silk Persian Rug
Located in Van Nuys, CA
This authentic Persian Isfahan rug has wool and silk pile on a silk foundation. Circa 1950.
Silk
$3,600 / item
Pink Silk Kashmir
Located in Laguna Hills, CA
Hand-knotted silk pile on a cotton foundation. Circa 1970 Dimensions: 6' x 9'1" Origin: Kashmir
Silk
Mehraban Persian Silk Qum
By Mehraban Rugs
Located in WEST HOLLYWOOD, CA
Rug Number 31973 Size 4' 7" x 6' 10" Design Silk Qum Collection Fine Persian Material Silk Texture
Silk
$10,500
Persian Qum Silk Rug
Located in San Diego, CA
This is a very fine rug weaved in city of Qum, Iran. This rug has silk pile and foundation, with a
Silk
Mehraban Persian Qum Silk 28463
Located in WEST HOLLYWOOD, CA
Rug Number 28463 Size 10' 0" X 13' 10" Design Qum Collection Fine Persian Material Silk Texture
Silk
$19,500
Fine Wool and Silk Tabriz
Located in Santa Barbara, CA
This Fine Silk Tabriz Rug – 8'1" x 10'4" is an exquisite example of Persian artistry at its most
Silk, Wool
Very Fine Persian Silk Qum
Located in Newmanstown, PA
Very fine Persian Rug Qum 700 Knots per inch, Iran Qum Silk and Silk foundation. Around 1,600,000
Silk
$4,999
Antique Silk Kashan
Located in Port Washington, NY
Antique silk Kashan. Measures: 1.2 x 4.10. Finely woven antique Kashan rug, circa 1900s.
Silk
$25,920Sale Price|20% Off
Silk Qum Jamshidi Rug Signed Persian Jamshidi Silk Ghom Rug
Located in New York, NY
Signed Silk Ghom Jamshidi rare fine authentic silk handmade rug high quality signed soft green 10
Silk
$100,000
Exceptional Qum Silk Carpet
Located in New York, NY
This large, very finely woven, urban silk shows a navy scalloped ogival medallion, with a
Silk
$20,800Sale Price|20% Off
Fine Antique Persian Silk on Silk Mohtasham Kashan Rug 7’5" x 10’0"
Located in New York, NY
Fine Antique Persian Silk on Silk Mohtasham Kashan Rug 7’5" x 10’0". The Revival Period rugs woven
Silk
Mehraban Vintage Persian Silk Qum
Located in WEST HOLLYWOOD, CA
Rug Number 31946 Size 4' 8" x 7' 1" Design Qum Collection Fine Persian Material Silk Texture Pile
Silk
$6,500
Vintage Persian Silk Rug
Located in Chicago, IL
A wonderful late 20th century Persian hand-knotted silk rug featuring a central medallion woven
Silk
$11,520Sale Price|20% Off
Antique Qom Silk Rug
Located in West Hollywood, CA
. Named after the holy city that lies 100 km south of Iran, they are prized for their intricate designs
Silk
$36,000Sale Price|30% Off
Fine Persian Silk Qum
Located in New York, NY
Qom rugs (or Qum, Ghom, Ghum) are made in the Qom Province of Iran, around 100 km south of Tehran
Silk
Very Fine Persian Silk Qum
Located in Newmanstown, PA
Very fine Persian Rug Qum 700 Knots per inch, Size 5 x 3.5 Iran Qum Ahmadi Silk and Silk foundation
Silk
Qum Silk Carpet - Mid 20th Century
Located in Sultanahmet, 34
This 20th century Qum silk carpet represents a distinguished example of the figurative and
Silk
Vintage Silk Persian Qom Pair Rug in Pure Silk - Size: 7' X 11'1
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Qom rugs, hailing from the historic city of Qom in central Iran, are some of the finest and most
Silk
$7,179Sale Price|20% Off
Fine Silk Ghom Persian Ghom Rug Qum Rug Handmade Silk Foundation
Located in New York, NY
Fine silk Qumm Ghomm rug 100% silk silk foundation 7x10 Handmade Silk Rug 6'6" x 9'10" 7x10
Silk
$3,570Sale Price|30% Off
Persian Silk Tabriz Rug
Located in San Diego, CA
showcases a wool and silk pile and silk foundation, ensuring both durability and outstanding quality
Wool, Silk
Vintage Fine Persian Silk Rug
Located in Santa Barbara, CA
This vintage fine Persian silk rug (Qum, c. 1940) is an exquisite silk-on-silk collectible woven
Silk
$9,000Sale Price|20% Off
Persian Esfahan Rug Wool & Silk Persian Rug Silk Foundation Black Handmade
Located in New York, NY
Exceptionally Fine Wool & Silk Esfahan rug Isfahan Silk Foundation Rug 8x11 244cm x 335 "Very
Wool, Silk
$5,800
Vintage Qum Silk Rug
Located in Chicago, IL
A beautiful vintage Persian Qum silk rug with an eight sided medallion with a floral pattern set
Silk
$54,000
Persian Wool and Silk Naein
Located in Laguna Hills, CA
Hand-knotted wool & silk pile on a cotton foundation. Dimensions: 13'2" x 19'5" Origin: Iran
Wool, Silk
$4,300
Persian Silk Qum Rug
Located in San Diego, CA
This authentic Persian Qum rug has silk pile and silk foundation in excellent condition. The color
Silk
$8,140
Antique Silk Kashan Rug
Located in Katonah, NY
:: Beautiful fine antique silk Persian Kashan area rug conservative weaving date 1915, likely
Silk
$31,360
Vintage Silk Kashan Rug
Located in Secaucus, NJ
This finely handwoven silk Kashan, circa 1930 has truly remarkable detail and attains to the skill
Silk
Vintage Persian Silk Qum Carpet
Located in Dallas, TX
roots to Qom, Iran, renowned for its opulent handwoven carpets woven from premium silk threads prized
Silk
Fine Persian Qum Silk Rug 26894
By Mehraban Rugs
Located in WEST HOLLYWOOD, CA
Rug Number 26894 Size 2' 7" X 3' 11" Design Qum Collection Fine Persian Material Silk Texture Pile
Silk
$28,800Sale Price|20% Off
Extremely Fine and Rare Antique Persian Silk on Silk Farahan Rug 4'2" x 6’7"
Located in New York, NY
Extremely Fine and Rare Antique Persian Silk on Silk Farahan Rug 4'2" x 6’7". The scatter and room
Silk
$14,020Sale Price|20% Off
Persian Silk Isfahan Rug
Located in San Diego, CA
This authentic Persian Isfahan rug has wool and silk pile on silk foundation and has an excellent
Wool, Silk
Vintage Silk Persian Tabriz Rug
Located in Dallas, TX
accent colors. Abrash. Made in Iran (Persia). Hand-knotted silk. Measures: 04'11 x 06'06. Date: Late
Silk
$6,950 / item
Persian Floral Silk Tabriz Rug
Located in San Diego, CA
unique medallion. This piece showcases a wool and silk pile and silk foundation, ensuring both durability
Wool, Silk
$48,000Sale Price|20% Off
Extremely Fine Persian Silk Qum
Located in New York, NY
) are made in the Qom Province of Iran, around 100 km south of Tehran. Although rug weaving in Qom was
Silk
Vintage Persian Silk Qum Rug
Located in Dallas, TX
78187 Vintage Persian Silk Qum rug, 04'07 x 07'04. With its striking appeal and saturated red color
Silk
$7,840Sale Price|20% Off
Silk Hereke Rug 4'5'' x 6'0"
Located in New York, NY
Silk Hereke Rug 4'5'' x 6'0". In the style of a century earlier silk Tabriz scatters, this NW
Silk
Extremely Fine Persian Silk Qum Rug
Located in Gainesville, VA
An exceptionally fine Persian Silk Qum rug, crafted with meticulous care and originating from Iran
Silk
19th Century Persian Kerman Termeh Silk Embroidery Suzani
Located in Barrington, IL
Termeh (Persian silk embroidery) features a vibrant red ground adorned with intricate floral and
Wool, Cotton, Silk
$3,960Sale Price|61% Off
Extremely fine Persian Tabriz 70 Raj. Wool and Silk with a Silk Foundation
Located in New York, NY
Extremely fine Persian Tabriz 70 Raj. Wool and Silk with a Silk Foundation Runner 2'9'' x 12'9
Wool, Cotton, Silk
$20,800Sale Price|20% Off
Extremely fine Persian Tabriz 70 Raj. Wool and Silk with a Silk Foundation Rug
Located in New York, NY
Extremely fine Persian Tabriz 70 Raj. Wool and Silk with a Silk Foundation Rug 13'0" x 13'0".
Wool, Silk
$5,480Sale Price|20% Off
Fine Silk Ghom Geometric Snowflake 5x8 Pink Persian Ghom Qum Silk Persian Rug
Located in New York, NY
Rare Fine Silk Persian Ghom authentic oriental handmade rug snowflake garden 4'6" x 8' 5' x
Silk
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.
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