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Antique Persian Khorassan Rug
By Mehraban Rugs
Located in WEST HOLLYWOOD, CA
composition is framed by floral borders and guards. An antique Khorassan from northeastern Iran.
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Late 19th Century Persian Iranian Antique Rugs
Materials
Wool
Antique Persian Khorassan Rug
By Mehraban Rugs
Located in WEST HOLLYWOOD, CA
of floral borders and guards. A lovely antique Khorassan from northeastern Iran.
Rug Number 26417
Category
Early 20th Century Persian Iranian Antique Rugs
Materials
Wool
Antique Persian Lilihan Rug
By Mehraban Rugs
Located in WEST HOLLYWOOD, CA
northwestern Iran.
Rug number: 10289
Size: 7'11" x 9'7"
Design reference: Antique Lilihan
Collection
Category
Late 19th Century Persian Iranian Antique Rugs
Materials
Wool
Antique Persian Malayer Bote Rug
By Mehraban Rugs
Located in WEST HOLLYWOOD, CA
center in northwestern Iran.
Rug number: 51301
Size: 6'7" x 12'8"
Design reference: Malayer
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Late 19th Century Persian Malayer Iranian Antique Rugs
Materials
Wool
Antique Persian Bidjar Rug
By Mehraban Rugs
Located in WEST HOLLYWOOD, CA
artisans. Bidjar is a renowned Kurdish weaving center in Northwestern Iran.
Rug number: 26457
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Category
Late 19th Century Asian Iranian Antique Rugs
Materials
Wool
Antique Persian Bibikabad Rug
By Mehraban Rugs
Located in WEST HOLLYWOOD, CA
motifs. Bibikabad is a rug weaving village of the Hamadan region of northwestern Iran.
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Category
19th Century Persian Iranian Antique Rugs
Materials
Wool
Antique Persian Kermanshah Rug
By Mehraban Rugs
Located in WEST HOLLYWOOD, CA
in western Iran.
Rug number 26211
Size: 8' 11" x 11' 5"
Design Reference Kermanshah
Collection
Category
19th Century Persian Iranian Antique Rugs
Materials
Wool
Antique Persian Malayer
By Mehraban Rugs
Located in WEST HOLLYWOOD, CA
vintage Malayer from northwestern Iran.
Rug Number 27217
Size 4' 3" x 6' 2"
Design Reference Malayer
Category
Late 19th Century Persian Iranian Antique Rugs
Materials
Wool
Antique Persian Malayer
By Mehraban Rugs
Located in WEST HOLLYWOOD, CA
curled leaves, florets and vine elements. This is an antique Malayer from northwestern Iran.
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Category
Early 20th Century Persian Iranian Antique Rugs
Materials
Wool
Iranian Bidjar Floral Allover Rug in Rich Blues
Located in New York, NY
ref C04150
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1920s Iranian Antique Rugs
Materials
Wool
Vintage Hand Woven Iranian Bidjar Floral Wool Area Rug Carpet Persian
Located in Dayton, OH
Semi antique hand knotted floral rug or mat. Made of wool featuring a floral motif over a tan field
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Early 20th Century Islamic Iranian Antique Rugs
Materials
Wool
Antique Persian Malayer Rug
By Mehraban Rugs
Located in WEST HOLLYWOOD, CA
Blue handwoven Persian Malayer rug from Iran, circa late 19th century. Authentically antique piece
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Late 19th Century Persian Iranian Antique Rugs
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Wool
Antique Fine Manchester Kashan Rug from Iran with Silk Wool in Blue and Red
Located in Atlanta, GA
antique rug. Bright red sets the attractive background for the largest border, which is outlined by two
Category
1910s Persian Kashan Iranian Antique Rugs
Materials
Wool
Antique Persian Tabriz Rug
By Mehraban Rugs
Located in WEST HOLLYWOOD, CA
coloration lend this piece a rich, earthy tone.
Tabriz, in Northwestern Iran, is a rug center of the refined
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Late 19th Century Persian Iranian Antique Rugs
Materials
Wool
Antique Persian Tabriz Rug
By Mehraban Rugs
Located in WEST HOLLYWOOD, CA
Northwest Iran/Persia.
Rug number: 26680
Size: 12' 4" x 14' 8"
Design: Reference Tabriz
Collection
Category
Early 20th Century Persian Iranian Antique Rugs
Materials
Wool
Antique Persian Kerman Rug
By Mehraban Rugs
Located in WEST HOLLYWOOD, CA
motifs. This is a sophisticated piece from Kerman in southeast Iran, an area known for courtly rugs of
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Late 19th Century Persian Iranian Antique Rugs
Materials
Wool
Antique Persian Sultanabad Rug
By Mehraban Rugs
Located in WEST HOLLYWOOD, CA
scrolls and floral designs of this Classic antique Persian Sultanabad Rug.
Rug number 26462
Size 11
Category
Late 19th Century Persian Iranian Antique Rugs
Materials
Wool
Antique Persian Sultanabad Rug
By Mehraban Rugs
Located in WEST HOLLYWOOD, CA
coloration of terracotta and sage green.
Rug number: 28368
Size: 11'5" x 16'6"
Design reference
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Late 19th Century Persian Iranian Antique Rugs
Materials
Wool
Antique Persian Mahal Rug
By Mehraban Rugs
Located in WEST HOLLYWOOD, CA
Crafted with the finest wool, this antique Persian rug by Mehraban is a great addition to your home
Category
Early 20th Century Persian Iranian Antique Rugs
Materials
Wool
Antique Persian Tabriz Rug
By Mehraban Rugs
Located in WEST HOLLYWOOD, CA
antique rug design, this rug features a border surrounding the blue palette background that features
Category
18th Century Persian Iranian Antique Rugs
Materials
Wool
Antique Persian Tabriz Rug
By Mehraban Rugs
Located in WEST HOLLYWOOD, CA
A rust and orange antique Persian Tabriz rug handmade in ancient Persia in the latter half of the
Category
Early 20th Century Persian Tabriz Iranian Antique Rugs
Materials
Wool
Antique Persian Tabriz Rug
By Mehraban Rugs
Located in WEST HOLLYWOOD, CA
matching borders of softer color contrasts. The drawing is vivid in spite of time’s tread.
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Early 20th Century Persian Iranian Antique Rugs
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Wool
Antique Persian Kerman Rug
By Mehraban Rugs
Located in WEST HOLLYWOOD, CA
A mesmerizing Antique Persian Kerman rug that is a perfect addition to your dream interiors
Category
1910s Persian Iranian Antique Rugs
Materials
Wool
Vintage Persian Bakhtiari Rug
By Mehraban Rugs
Located in WEST HOLLYWOOD, CA
A vintage Bakhtiari Garden Design rug woven in the Zagros Mountains of Iran. This garden design rug
Category
Early 20th Century Persian Iranian Antique Rugs
Materials
Wool
Antique Persian Bidjar Rug
By Mehraban Rugs
Located in WEST HOLLYWOOD, CA
This Persian Bidjar rug adds an edge to your interior. An ageless creation that a floral design is
Category
1910s Persian Iranian Antique Rugs
Materials
Wool
Antique Persian Tabriz Rug
By Mehraban Rugs
Located in WEST HOLLYWOOD, CA
and matching borders frame the field. Tabriz in northwestern Iran has been a rug center since the
Category
Early 20th Century Persian Iranian Antique Rugs
Materials
Wool
Antique Persian Gharabagh Rug
By Mehraban Rugs
Located in WEST HOLLYWOOD, CA
This exceptional over-sized Gharabagh Rug is perfect for your floors and walls. It is not just for
Category
1890s Persian Iranian Antique Rugs
Materials
Wool
Antique Persian Bakhtiar Rug
By Mehraban Rugs
Located in WEST HOLLYWOOD, CA
A magnificent antique Persian Bakhtiar rug with limitless forms that brings balance as each and
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1890s Persian Iranian Antique Rugs
Materials
Wool
Vintage Persian Heriz Rug
By Mehraban Rugs
Located in WEST HOLLYWOOD, CA
framed by an elaborate crab border on a dark ground. Heriz, in northwestern Iran, is a center for fine
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1920s Persian Iranian Antique Rugs
Materials
Wool
Antique Persian Sultanabad Rug
By Mehraban Rugs
Located in WEST HOLLYWOOD, CA
This 19th century earth toned antique Persian Sultanabad rug is sophisticated in its design and
Category
Late 19th Century Persian Iranian Antique Rugs
Materials
Wool
Antique Persian Doroksh Rug
By Mehraban Rugs
Located in WEST HOLLYWOOD, CA
area of Khorassan region in northeastern Iran, known for fine rugs of the court tradition.
Rug
Category
Late 19th Century Persian Iranian Antique Rugs
Materials
Wool
Antique Persian Mahal Rug
By Mehraban Rugs
Located in WEST HOLLYWOOD, CA
Persian Mahal Rug.
Rug number 26416
Size 8' 6" x 11' 6"
Design Reference Mahal
Collection Antique
Category
Early 20th Century Persian Iranian Antique Rugs
Materials
Wool
Antique Persian Malayer Rug
By Mehraban Rugs
Located in WEST HOLLYWOOD, CA
This Malayer rug is fairly geometric and abstract in its rendering. It exhibits characteristics of
Category
Early 20th Century Persian Iranian Antique Rugs
Materials
Wool
Antique Persian Malayer Rug
By Mehraban Rugs
Located in WEST HOLLYWOOD, CA
and surrounding villages in Northwestern Iran is an area known for fine tribal weaving. In the 19th
Category
1910s Persian Iranian Antique Rugs
Materials
Wool
Antique Persian Bakhtiari Rug
By Mehraban Rugs
Located in WEST HOLLYWOOD, CA
compartment design-- characteristic of the Bakhtiari weavers of west-central Iran-- is clearly discernible
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Early 20th Century Persian Iranian Antique Rugs
Materials
Wool
Antique Persian Tabriz Rug
By Mehraban Rugs
Located in WEST HOLLYWOOD, CA
A grandiose Antique Persian Tabriz rug with infinite forms that complement with each other in a
Category
1920s Persian Iranian Antique Rugs
Materials
Wool
Antique Persian Sultanabad Rug
By Mehraban Rugs
Located in WEST HOLLYWOOD, CA
, current day Arak in northwest Iran, became a prominent center of village and workshop rug productions with
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Early 20th Century Persian Iranian Antique Rugs
Materials
Wool
Antique Persian Mahal Rug
By Mehraban Rugs
Located in WEST HOLLYWOOD, CA
This Mahal rug stands as an incredibly vibrant and descriptive carpet, almost teetering onto the
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Early 20th Century Persian Iranian Antique Rugs
Materials
Wool
Antique Persian Tabriz Rug
By Mehraban Rugs
Located in WEST HOLLYWOOD, CA
Antique Persian Tabriz rug
Antique Tabriz with rich burgundy, deep teal, with ivory and walnut
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Early 20th Century Persian Iranian Antique Rugs
Materials
Wool
Antique Persian Mahal Rug
By Mehraban Rugs
Located in WEST HOLLYWOOD, CA
This Persian Mahal rug contains floral, vine, and tribal patterns in various colors such as red
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Early 20th Century Persian Iranian Antique Rugs
Materials
Wool
Vintage Persian Joshegan Rug
By Mehraban Rugs
Located in WEST HOLLYWOOD, CA
20th century
Rug number: 27672
Size: 10' 1" x 16' 5"
Design reference: Joshegan
Collection
Category
Early 20th Century Persian Iranian Antique Rugs
Materials
Wool
Persian Sultanabad Rug
Located in New York, NY
A late 19th century Persian Sultanabad rug featuring a bold masculine all-over motif on a steel
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Late 19th Century Persian Sultanabad Iranian Antique Rugs
Materials
Wool
Antique Persian Bakhtiari Rug
By Mehraban Rugs
Located in WEST HOLLYWOOD, CA
tribal people from west-central Iran renowned for their woven arts.
Rug Number 26396
Size 6' 4" x 10
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Early 20th Century Persian Iranian Antique Rugs
Materials
Wool
Antique Persian Mahal Rug
By Mehraban Rugs
Located in WEST HOLLYWOOD, CA
features a prominent hexagon pattern.
Rug number: 27215
Size: 9'7" x 12'10"
Design: Reference
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Early 20th Century Persian Iranian Antique Rugs
Materials
Wool
Antique Persian Ziegler Rug
By Mehraban Rugs
Located in WEST HOLLYWOOD, CA
This beautiful green antique Persian Zigler rug is an oversized piece. With weaves from influences
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Early 20th Century Persian Iranian Antique Rugs
Materials
Wool
Antique Persian Mahal Rug
By Mehraban Rugs
Located in WEST HOLLYWOOD, CA
gorgeous shades of sage green, aqua blue, natural salmon pinks and deep reds.
Rug number: 27478
Size
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Early 20th Century Persian Iranian Antique Rugs
Materials
Wool
Antique Persian Kermanshah Rug
By Mehraban Rugs
Located in WEST HOLLYWOOD, CA
Angeles, Mehraban rugs is proud to be synonymous with quality and high end rugs. We only offer the best
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Late 19th Century Persian Iranian Antique Rugs
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Wool
Antique Persian Mahal Rug
By Mehraban Rugs
Located in WEST HOLLYWOOD, CA
. The red background is the perfect shade to accompany the delicate designs.
Rug number 26769
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Early 20th Century Persian Iranian Antique Rugs
Materials
Wool
Antique Persian Sultanabad Rug
By Mehraban Rugs
Located in WEST HOLLYWOOD, CA
Persian Sultanabad Rug. Vibrantly designed with gold-outlined medallions and florid elements over a
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Early 20th Century Persian Sultanabad Iranian Antique Rugs
Materials
Wool
Antique Persian Mahal Rug
By Mehraban Rugs
Located in WEST HOLLYWOOD, CA
border imagery.
Rug number 59649
Size 9' 8" x 13' 1"
Design Reference Mahal
Collection antique
Category
Late 19th Century Persian Iranian Antique Rugs
Materials
Wool
Antique Persian Bakhtiari Rug
By Mehraban Rugs
Located in WEST HOLLYWOOD, CA
The antique Persian Bahktiari rug is handmade and features an array of colors. The large size of
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Early 20th Century Persian Iranian Antique Rugs
Materials
Wool
Antique Persian Tabriz Rug
By Mehraban Rugs
Located in WEST HOLLYWOOD, CA
vinework. Tabriz, in northwestern Iran, has been a rug center since the 15th century. This piece will leave
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Early 20th Century Persian Iranian Antique Rugs
Materials
Wool
Antique Persian Mahal Rug
By Mehraban Rugs
Located in WEST HOLLYWOOD, CA
designers. This rug stands out as an outstanding example of folk art weaving and its sophisticated, yet
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Early 20th Century Persian Iranian Antique Rugs
Materials
Wool
Antique Persian Gharabagh Rug
By Mehraban Rugs
Located in WEST HOLLYWOOD, CA
motifs leave lasting impressions.
Rug number: 25915
Size: 6'8" x 15'8"
Design reference
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Early 20th Century Persian Iranian Antique Rugs
Materials
Wool
Antique Persian Bidjar Rug
By Mehraban Rugs
Located in WEST HOLLYWOOD, CA
ground.
Rug number: 27201
Size: 3'11" x 6'7"
Design reference: Bidjar
Collection: Antique/vintage
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Late 19th Century Persian Iranian Antique Rugs
Materials
Wool
Antique Persian Sultanabad Rug
By Mehraban Rugs
Located in WEST HOLLYWOOD, CA
color in the main border, with smaller scaled elements.
Rug number: 28034
Size: 9'10" x 13'6
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Late 19th Century Persian Iranian Antique Rugs
Materials
Wool
Antique Persian Serapi Rug
By Mehraban Rugs
Located in WEST HOLLYWOOD, CA
and hand woven of luscious natural wool.
Rug number: 26027
Size: 9' 6" x 11' 10"
Design
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Early 20th Century Persian Iranian Antique Rugs
Materials
Wool
Antique Persian Malayer Rug
By Mehraban Rugs
Located in WEST HOLLYWOOD, CA
work cohesively into a decorative and lively rug. This luxurious Malayer has a beautiful central
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Early 20th Century Persian Iranian Antique Rugs
Materials
Wool
Antique Persian Tabriz Rug
By Mehraban Rugs
Located in WEST HOLLYWOOD, CA
design space.
Rug number: 57739
Size: 4'0" x 5'5"
Design reference: Tabriz
Collection: Antique
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Early 20th Century Persian Tabriz Iranian Antique Rugs
Materials
Wool
Antique Persian Malayer Rug
By Mehraban Rugs
Located in WEST HOLLYWOOD, CA
shapes. The rug's neutral tan colors and black and brown outlines add a luxurious and timely touch
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Early 20th Century Persian Malayer Iranian Antique Rugs
Materials
Wool
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Iranian Antique Rugs For Sale on 1stDibs
Find a variety of Iranian antique rugs available on 1stDibs. Each of these unique Iranian antique rugs was constructed with extraordinary care, often using fabric, wool and silk. Find 11322 antique and vintage Iranian antique rugs at 1stDibs now, or shop our selection of 2 modern versions for a more contemporary example of this long-cherished furniture. There are all kinds of Iranian antique rugs available, from those produced as long ago as the 18th Century to those made as recently as the 21st Century. Modern, Art Deco and Industrial Iranian antique rugs are consistently popular styles. Iranian antique rugs have been a part of the life’s work for many furniture makers, but those produced by Mehraban Rugs, Ziegler & Co. and Rug & Kilim are consistently popular.
How Much are Iranian Antique Rugs?
The average selling price for at 1stDibs is $8,053, while they’re typically $125 on the low end and $3,200,000 highest priced.
Finding the Right persian-rugs for You
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.
Questions About Iranian Antique Rugs
- 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022Opinions on how old a rug has to be to be considered antique vary. However, most experts will apply the label to any rug produced more than 100 years ago, and call floor coverings produced 50 to 100 years ago vintage. Shop a variety of antique rugs on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022Determining the age of a rug often depends on the style of rug because different styles have evolved at their own rates and with their own characteristics. One thing you can look for is a date; some rugs weave the year into the border. Another thing to make note of is the color of the rug. Bright dyes and synthetic fibers weren’t available until the 1920s for rugs, so authentic antique rugs will have muted tones. Shop a collection of vetted antique rugs from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.
- What is a semi antique rug?1 Answer
NazmiyalMarch 23, 2021Usually these are rugs that are younger than 80 years old but not new (so things that are between 70 - 30 years old roughly) - 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022There are a few red flags you should look for in determining if you have an antique Persian rug. Firstly, check the fringe. Fringes on a Persian rug form from the end of warp yarns, and won’t be sewn on the back. Also check the colors. They should be crisp, with no bleeding of the dyes. Shop a collection of authentic Persian rugs from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.
- NazmiyalMarch 23, 2021The most expensive antique Persian rug ever sold in auction (so far) is $34,000,000. But the vast majority will cost under $100,000.
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