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
$720Sale Price|20% 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
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
$280Sale Price|20% 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
$1,880Sale Price|20% 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
$400Sale Price|20% 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
$1,680Sale Price|20% 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
$5,600Sale Price|20% 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
$1,680Sale Price|20% 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
iran Blue Tabriz Rug 9x12 ft
Located in Dallas, TX
This antique Tabriz rug from iran dates to 1930-1950 and presents a refined, classic workshop look
Wool
iran Navy Malayer Rug 7x9 ft
Located in Dallas, TX
This antique Malayer area rug from iran dates to 1870–1890. Woven in wool, it features a deep navy
Wool
iran Navy Tabriz Rug 8x12 ft
Located in Dallas, TX
This antique Tabriz area rug from iran dates to 1870-1890 (Late 19th Century). Rendered in a deep
Wool
iran Beige Malayer Runner 4x10 ft
Located in Dallas, TX
This antique Malayer corridor runner was made in iran circa 1900-1920. Rendered in a beige ground
Wool
iran Red Tribal Runner 7x16 ft
Located in Dallas, TX
This antique corridor runner from iran dates to 1870-1890 (Late 19th Century). Woven in wool, it
Wool
$1,902
Iranian, Alasht Rug
Located in London, GB
Wool flatweave L275 x W227 cm
Cotton, Linen
$1,322
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
$11,369
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 Ivory Malayer Runner Rug 3x17 ft
Located in Dallas, TX
This antique Malayer runner rug from iran dates to 1900-1920 (Early 20th Century). Woven in wool
Wool
iran Orange Malayer Runner Rug 4x16 ft
Located in Dallas, TX
This antique Malayer gallery runner rug from iran, dated 1870–1890, presents a warm orange field
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 Beige Kashan Rug 21st Century 8x12 ft
Located in Dallas, TX
This Iranian Kashan area rug is a new piece woven in a classic Persian workshop tradition and
Wool, Silk
iran Beige Sultanabad Oversize Late 19th Century 11x18 ft
Located in Dallas, TX
This antique oversize Persian carpet from iran dates to 1870-1890 . Woven in wool, it presents a
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
iran Red Tribal Rug Mid-20th Century 5x8 ft
Located in Dallas, TX
This vintage Persian (Bakhtiar) area rug from iran dates to 1960-1980 and falls within the Vintage
Wool, Cotton
Antique Qashqai Prayer Rug, Handwoven Wool, Iran, Circa 1910
Located in West Hollywood, CA
. Qashqai rugs are made in tribal Qashqai villages of Iran.
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
Early 20th Century Handwoven Persian Bidjar Rug from Iran
Located in West Hollywood, CA
This traditional hand-woven Persian Bidjar rug has a shaded brown field with tonal herati pattern, in tobacco border of scrolling floral motif, plain outer light brown line stripe.
Wool
Antique Handwoven Khorassan Rug, Wool, Charcoal-Black, Iran, 1880
Located in West Hollywood, CA
This handwoven antique, circa 1880, Khorassan rug has a charcoal-black field with a dense polychrome floral vine around a shaded raspberry-red cusped medallion with palmette pendants...
Wool
19th Century Handwoven Persian Sultanabad Wool Rug from Iran
Located in West Hollywood, CA
This traditional hand-woven Persian Sultanabad rug has a shaded pastel blue field of scrolling vines forming arabesque lozenge lattice, each enclosing tonal variations and fine flora...
Wool
Handwoven Wool Persian Malayer Antique Rug, Indigo Floral Design, Iran
Located in West Hollywood, CA
Iran and are known for their intricate patterns, rich colors, and fine craftsmanship. These rugs often
Wool
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
19th Century Hand-Woven Persian Fereghan Rug, Floral Design, Iran
Located in West Hollywood, CA
, originating from the Fereghan district in central Iran, are renowned for their fine craftsmanship and
Wool
Late 19th Century Handwoven Sultanabad Rug, Wool, Floral Motif, Iran
Located in West Hollywood, CA
production in Iran. During the late 19th Century, the firm of Ziegler and Co. established a manufactory in
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
Handwoven Antique Persian Serab Runner, Wool, Early 20th Century, Iran
Located in West Hollywood, CA
This antique Serab Runner has a field with three linked lozenge medallions each with a dense camel-brown angular vine around a central shaded red medallion with pendants containing a...
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
Antique Hand-Knotted Wool Malayer Rug, Late 19th Century, Iran
Located in West Hollywood, CA
northwest Iran, are prized for their intricate designs, high quality, and unique character. Known for their
Wool
Antique Handwoven Persian Karabagh Rug, Wool, Late 19th Century, Iran
Located in West Hollywood, CA
This traditional hand-woven Persian Karabagh rug has a shaded tobacco field with an overall copper paisley pattern, in a broad shaded tobacco serrated leaf border, between shaded san...
Wool
19th Century Hand-Woven Kurdish Rug, Wool, Geometric Design, Iran
Located in West Hollywood, CA
This traditional hand-woven Caucasian Kurd- Kurah rug has a shaded brick red and ivory field of four geometric stylized paisley columns, separated by inner geometric paisley stripes,...
Wool
Late 19th Century Handwoven Isfahan Rug, Wool, Persian Design, Iran
Located in West Hollywood, CA
This traditional handwoven Persian Isfahan rug has a refined ivory field of delicate meandering palmette vines, enclosing an imperial indigo arabesque medallion, with shaded royal cr...
Wool
Antique Persian Serab Runner, Hand-Knotted, Ivory Field, Iran, 1900
Located in West Hollywood, CA
This antique, circa 1900, Serab Runner has an ivory field with a dense camel-brown lozenge lattice around a central charcoal-black serrated lozenge with palmette pendants containing ...
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
Antique Kerman Rug, Hand-Knotted Wool, Pistachio Yellow, Iran, 1920
Located in West Hollywood, CA
This antique, circa-1920, Kerman rug has a pistachio-yellow field with a central delicate floral lozenge with floral pendants, scrolling shaded pink and olive-green spandrels in each...
Wool
Vintage Hand-Knotted Tabriz Rug, Wool & Silk, Ivory Field, Iran
Located in West Hollywood, CA
This vintage, circa 1980, extremely fine wool and silk Tabriz rug has an ivory field with a delicate polychrome scrolling palmette and floral leafy vine around a central medallion wi...
Wool, 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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