Persian Silk Carpet by Artist Abolfazl Rajabian
Located in Long Island City, NY
made carpets. He holds various honors and awards in this field. Her effort is to introduce Iranian
Mid-20th Century Persian Persian Rugs
Wool
Persian Silk Carpet by Artist Abolfazl Rajabian
Located in Long Island City, NY
made carpets. He holds various honors and awards in this field. Her effort is to introduce Iranian
Wool
$15,000 / set
Persian Silk Carpet by Artist Abolfazl Rajabian
Located in Long Island City, NY
hand made carpets. He holds various honors and awards in this field. Her effort is to introduce Iranian
Wool
1920s Blue Floral Antique Persian Moud Rug 10'1"x13'7" Handknotted Wool Carpet
Located in New York, NY
Birjand region of eastern Iran. Carpets from this area are highly prized for their durability and high
Wool
Traditional Bakhtiari Wool Iranian Persian Area Rug Carpet Rectangular Red
Located in Keego Harbor, MI
For your consideration is a beautiful, Bakhtiari style, Iranian area rug or carpet, made of 100
Wool
A Kum Kapi Silk and Metal Thread Rug
Located in Sultanahmet, 34
his first looms in Kumkapı where he first took 16th century Iranian Carpets and rugs with compartments
Metal
Via Como, Fine Qum Ghom Rug circa 1940 Iran Persian Carpet
Located in Long Island, NY
Via Como - Fine Qum rug 6'10" x 4'6" circa 1940s Hand Knotted in Ghom - Iran Extremely
Wool
Antique Navy Blue Persian Bijar Carpet, Bidjar Iron Rugs of Iran
Located in Dallas, TX
from the town of Bijar (or Bidjar) in western Iran, these handcrafted rugs are celebrated for their
Wool
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
$630Sale Price|30% Off
Vintage Persian Hosseinabad Wool & Cotton Iran Area Rug Runner Carpet
Located in Dayton, OH
northern Iran in a village near Hamadan by the name of Hosseinabad. Featuring an intricate pattern over a
Wool, Cotton
$2,250Sale Price|25% Off
Beautifully Contrasted Antique Kerman Rug
Located in Norwalk, CT
quality. The carpets were considered to be the best among the Iranian carpets, but the newer productions
Wool
$245Sale Price|30% Off
Vintage Hand Woven Iranian Bidjar Floral Wool Area Rug Carpet Persian
Located in Dayton, OH
with geometric designs along the boarder. Pinks, blues, reds and tans. Made in Iran. Measure: 48".
Wool
$1,645Sale Price|30% Off
Vintage Persian Iran Tabriz Floral All Over Medallion Wool Area Rug Carpet
Located in Dayton, OH
Vintage Persian Iran Tabriz area rug or carpet. Made of wool featuring a floral all over design
Wool
$350Sale Price|30% Off
Vintage Hand Knotted Iranian Senneh Wool Area Rug Mat Carpet Red
Located in Dayton, OH
Ianian area rug features a field of red and blues with a cream center. Measures: 3' x 4'.
Wool
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
$1,470Sale Price|30% Off
Vintage Persian Iran Hamadan Wool Floral Vine Area Rug Carpet 6.5' x 9.5'
Located in Dayton, OH
Vintage Persian Iran Hamadan rug or carpet. Made of wool featuring a tribal vine floral motif with
Wool
$4,900Sale Price|30% Off
Vintage Persian Iran Heriz Hand Knotted Wool Area Rug Carpet 11' x 13'
Located in Dayton, OH
A very large and impressive vintage Persian Iran Heriz area rug or carpet. Made of wool featuring
Wool
$1,470Sale Price|30% Off
Vintage Persian Iran Hamadan Vibrant Floral Wool Area Rug Carpet 6' x 9.5'
Located in Dayton, OH
Vintage Persian Iran Hamadan rug or carpet. Made of wool featuring a geometric floral motif with a
Wool
$1,897
Iranian, Alasht Rug
Located in London, GB
Wool flatweave L275 x W227 cm
Cotton, Linen
$1,320
Iran carpet cod. 166
By Architetti Artigiani Anonimi
Located in Ravenna, IT
Hand-knotted tribal rug of Caucasian or Persian origin, made in the late 19th and 20th centuries. It features a geometric design with three large central red rhombuses alternating wi...
Wool
$11,356
Iran carpet cod. 008
By Architetti Artigiani Anonimi
Located in Ravenna, IT
Old Persian carpet, Isfahan, made in the 19th century, an example of Islamic and Persian art, heavily inspired by Qur'anic covers and illuminated manuscripts. It features a central m...
Wool
Iran Saruk Carpet code 299
By Architetti Artigiani Anonimi
Located in Ravenna, IT
The carpet has Iranian origins. On the surface it has stylized motifs with arabesques and geometric figures, frame with well-defined details. The predominant roundel is blue, but the...
Wool
Iran Saruk carpet cod. 171
By Architetti Artigiani Anonimi
Located in Ravenna, IT
Tappeto Sarouk annodato a mano, Iran, XX secolo. Presenta un raffinato motivo floreale con l’Albero
Wool
Modern Handwoven Kilim from Iran — Natural Wool, Geometric Minimal Design
By Nasiri
Located in New York, NY
This modern handwoven Flat-weave from Iran is crafted with 100% natural, undyed wool, showcasing
Wool
$2,360Sale Price|45% Off
Antique Malayer Rug, Wool & Cotton, Persian Design, Iran, 1920s
Located in New York, NY
Antique Malayer Rug 4'4'' x 6'6''. This short-pile west Persian town scatter with a cotton foundation, single weft, and symmetric knots shows a distinctly abrashed beige field well-c...
Wool, Cotton
Persian Runner Inspired by Iranian Bazaar Architecture, Rust, Saffron and Indigo
Located in New York, NY
Inspired by the historic covered bazaars of Iran, this hand-knotted wool runner transforms
Wool
$12,000Sale Price|20% Off
Antique Persian Sarouk Rug, Hand-Knotted Wool & Cotton, Iran, 1900
Located in New York, NY
Antique Persian Sarouk Rug 8'8'' x 11'8''. The well-woven village carpets from the Arak/Sultanabad
Wool, Cotton
Modern Handwoven Flatweave from Iran — Natural Wool in Blue Striped Design
By Nasiri
Located in New York, NY
This modern handwoven flatweave from Iran is crafted with 100% natural undyed wool, showcasing the
Wool
Modern Handwoven Kilim from Iran — Natural Wool in Warm Earthy Tones
By Nasiri
Located in New York, NY
This modern handwoven kilim from Iran is crafted with 100% natural undyed wool, reflecting
Wool
Modern Handwoven Kilim from Iran — Natural Wool in Earthy Neutral Stripes
By Nasiri
Located in New York, NY
This modern handwoven kilim from Iran is crafted with 100% natural undyed wool, showcasing the
Wool
Modern Handwoven Kilim from Iran — Natural Wool in Vibrant Striped Design
By Nasiri
Located in New York, NY
This modern handwoven kilim from Iran is made from 100% natural wool, crafted by skilled artisans
Wool
Persian Kirman (Kerman) Runner, South Persia (Modern-Day Iran), Circa 1930's.
Located in Los Angeles, CA
refined aesthetic for which Kirman carpets are celebrated. The field is rendered in a rich crimson red
Wool
Palace Size 19th Century Persian Serapi Rug, Hand-Knotted Wool, Iran
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Most sought after persian rug of all time. Rare palace size ,large central medallion Rust , ivory , verigated indigo that makes this timeless peace a one of a kind. Rug of choice i...
Wool
$3,960Sale Price|20% Off
Sultanabad Persian Rug, Wool & Cotton, 9' x 12', Iran, Modern Design
Located in New York, NY
Sultanabad Rug 9'0'' x 12'2''. In the Sultanabad style with large, bold lazy and upright palmettes, and with a nearly pastel palette of cream, rust, teal, light green, light blue and...
Wool, Cotton
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
Antique Sultanabad Blue Rug, Hand-Woven Wool, Iran, 11' x 16'3, 1890
Located in New York, NY
11' x 16'3. This attractive decorative carpet is probably a product of the Ziegler Company a major
Wool
$5,500
Luri carpet
Located in NEW YORK, NY
Luri carpet from Fars province,south west Persia (Iran) Age: circa 1880 Dimensions: 9′.9"x4′.10
Wool, Cotton
$7,500
Heriz Carpet
Located in NEW YORK, NY
Heriz carpet from north west Persia (Iran) Age: circa 1900 Size: 9'.6"x6'.7" (290x201 cm) This
Wool, Cotton
$3,800
Malayer carpet
Located in NEW YORK, NY
Malayer carpet from north west Persia (Iran) Age: circa 1890 Measurements: 10′.7"x5′.4" (323×163
Wool, Cotton
Sultanabad Carpet, Handmade Wool Carpet
Located in New York, NY
The ivory field supports a three-column design of shield and other palmettes within a vinery lozenge lattice at both field ends while the center section shows curling vines. Accent t...
Wool
Vintage Hand-Woven Persian Tabriz Rug, Wool, 10' x 13', Iran, 1970s
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Vintage extra large Persian hand woven wool Tabriz rug in rich hues with small fringe. See last photo for weaving technique used. In original condition with visible wear consistent w...
Wool
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
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
$35,000
Bakhtiari Carpet
Located in San Francisco, CA
living in western Iran. Twice a year they would move from their winter pastures to their summer pastures
Wool
$6,500
Heriz Carpet
Located in Closter, NJ
Heriz is a town in northwest Persia (Iran) that has been producing carpets since the 19th century
Wool, Cotton
$25,800Sale Price|40% Off
Antique Fine Manchester Kashan Rug from Iran with Silky Wool 11'2 x 19'10
Located in Atlanta, GA
Antique Fine Manchester Kashan Rug from Iran with Silky Wool. Measures: 11'2 x 19'10. Distinct
Wool
$58,000
Serapi Carpet
Located in San Francisco, CA
Persian Serapi carpet. Measures: 11'3" x 16'8".
Wool
$185,000
Tabriz Carpet
Located in San Francisco, CA
Persian Tabriz carpet. Measures: 14' 5" x 21' 0".
Wool
$15,000
Bidjar Carpet
Located in San Francisco, CA
Great Bidjar carpets are known for their delicate drawing and hardy construction. This elegant
Wool
$6,500
Vintage Qazvin Carpet
Located in Closter, NJ
A mid-20th century Qazvin carpet from central Iran with an overall floral pattern on an ivory field
Wool, Cotton
Antique Persian Sarouk Rug, 11' x 20'9 Hand-Woven Wool, Aqua Blue, Iran, 1900
Located in New York, NY
some of the most popular and desired of room size and larger 20th century carpets. With rustic origins
Wool
$10,750
Vintage Malayer Carpet
Located in Katonah, NY
hand knotted Persian Malayer carpet made in Persia circa 1920's vintage. Size measures 6'10" x 12'11".
Wool, Cotton
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
$22,500 / set
Tabriz Carpet
Located in San Francisco, CA
Persian Tabriz, 19th C (4th Q), measures: 10'2" x 13'5".
Wool
$12,500
Kirman Carpet
Located in San Francisco, CA
Persian Kirman, circa 1900, measures: 9' x 12'.
Wool
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
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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