Vintage Persian Hosseinabad Wool & Cotton Iran Area Rug Runner Carpet
Located in Dayton, OH
Hosseinabad or Hussainabad rugs are tribal rugs that are handwoven by the semi-nomadic peoples of northern Iran in a village near Hamadan by the name of Hosseinabad. Featuring an int...
Wool, Cotton
Vintage Hand Woven Iranian Bidjar Floral Wool Area Rug Carpet Persian
Located in Dayton, OH
Vintage hand knotted floral rug or mat. Made of wool featuring a floral motif over a tan field with geometric designs along the boarder. Pinks, blues, reds and tans. Made in Iran. M...
Wool
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 with central medallion and cursive script. 289 knots per square inch.
Wool
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
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 a dark field contrasted with reds and blues. 169 knots per square inch.
Wool
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 a geometric and floral design with central stacked medallions.
Wool
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 dark field contrasted with vibrant pinks and purple with central medallion. 100 k...
Wool
$1,889
Iranian, Alasht Rug
Located in London, GB
Wool flatweave L275 x W227 cm
Cotton, Linen
$1,302
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
$11,195
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
Hand-knotted Sarouk rug, Iran, 20th century. It features a refined floral motif with the Tree of Life, a symbol of growth and continuity, framed by elegant plant details in shades of...
Wool
iran Brown Tribal Runner Mid-20th Century 4x11 ft
Located in Dallas, TX
This vintage Persian (Sarab) runner rug from iran dates to 1960-1980 and falls within the Vintage age category. Woven in a corridor-runner format, its long, narrow proportions make i...
Wool
$2,551Sale Price|40% Off
Persian Rug Vintage Distressed circa 1940
Located in Foligno, Perugia
Persian Rug Vintage Distressed circa 1940 A beautiful Persian Vintage rug with ivory, olive green and light blue/ teal dots. Suitable for decorating both modern and classic environme...
Wool
Hand-knotted Persian Vintage Turkeman Rug
Located in Foligno, Perugia
Hand-knotted Persian Vintage Turkeman rug. Fully, hand-knotted is a pure form of uncanny beauty. Featuring one of the most beautiful tribal designs and vibrant colors. This splendid ...
Wool, Cotton
$1,094Sale Price|30% Off
Runner Persiano Vintage Gabbeh
Located in Foligno, Perugia
Runner persiano Gabbeh vintage. Completamente, annodato a mano è una pura forma di bellezza conturbante. Caratterizzato da uno dei disegni tribali più belli e da colori vibranti. Que...
Wool, Cotton
$1,203Sale Price|20% Off
Hand-Knotted Gabbeh Persian Rug, Wool, Vintage Design, 1970, Iran
Located in Foligno, Perugia
Hand-knotted Vintage Persian rug, Gabbeh. Gabbeh are carpets from southern Persia. They are carpets originally produced by nomadic peoples. They are recognized for their excellent co...
Wool
$3,200Sale Price|60% Off
Mid-20th Century Hand-Knotted Silk Ghom Rug, Pastel Tones, Iran, 1960
Located in Barueri, SP, BR
This 20th-century silk Ghom rug showcases an extraordinary level of craftsmanship, defined by its luminous ivory field and richly articulated medallion in dark tones. The design unfo...
Silk
Small Square #7 by Taher Asad-Bakhtiari
By Taher Asad-Bakhtiari
Located in Pireaus-Athens, Greece
Unlike the traditional Iranian carpet, Iranian tribal weaves display quite simple patterns, because tribal people weave what they see: the sky, the mountains, the earth, the animals.
Wool
$11,596Sale Price|20% Off
17th Century European Rustic Tapestry
Located in New York, NY
Associated Words and Descriptions: accessory, antique, antiques, antique rug, antique carpet, antique tapestry, carpet, carpets, cleaning, classic oriental rugs, collectibles, colle...
Wool
Antique Tabriz Oversize Prayer Rug
Located in WYNNUM, QLD
This is the first we have seen in many years from Tabriz one of the 4 major centres in Iran for highly refined court carpet production historically.
Wool
SHAHKAR Caucasian Geometric Tribal Baluch Rug c. 1880s
Located in New York, NY
Baluch carpets are handmade carpets originally made by Baluch nomads, living near the border between Iran, Pakistan and Afghanistan.
Wool
SHAHKAR Vintage Caucasian Geometric Tribal Baluch Rug
Located in New York, NY
Baluch carpets are handmade carpets originally made by Baluch nomads, living near the border between Iran, Pakistan and Afghanistan.
Wool
Zabihi Collection Pumpkin Orange Large Antique Turkish Oushak Rug
Located in New York, NY
They are not the highest quality in terms of antique rugs since the knot count are lower than the antique rugs made originally in Iran. Oushak carpets are very desirable because of t...
Wool
$22,800Sale Price|20% Off
Zabihi Collection Light Pink Antique Turkish Oushak Oversize Rug
Located in New York, NY
They are not the highest quality in terms of antique rugs since the knot count are lower than the antique rugs made originally in Iran. Oushak carpets are very desirable because of t...
Wool
$400Sale Price|50% Off
Caucasian Rust Navy Blue Brown Tan Geometric Tribal Baluch Mini Rug
Located in New York, NY
Baluch carpets are handmade carpets originally made by Baluch nomads, living near the border between Iran, Pakistan and Afghanistan.
Wool
Zabihi Collection Oversize Pink Gold Large Antique Turkish Oushak Rug
Located in New York, NY
They are not the highest quality in terms of antique rugs since the knot count are lower than the antique rugs made originally in Iran. Oushak carpets are very desirable because of t...
Wool
Vintage Keshan Prayer Rug - Late of the 20th Century Keshan Rug, Handmade Rug
Located in Sultanahmet, 34
Keshan is one of the most famous carpet weaving centers in Iran. This carpet reflects the most beautiful features of keshan carpets.
Wool
Zabihi Collection Blue Antique Turkish Oushak Rug
Located in New York, NY
They are not the highest quality in terms of antique rugs since the knot count are lower than the antique rugs made originally in Iran. Oushak carpets are very desirable because of t...
Wool
Antique Caucasian Rust Purple Geometric Tribal Baluch Rug
Located in New York, NY
Baluch carpets are handmade carpets originally made by Baluch nomads, living near the border between Iran, Pakistan and Afghanistan.
Wool
Antique Caucasian Rust Blue Ivory Geometric Tribal Baluch Rug, circa 1900s-1910s
Located in New York, NY
Baluch carpets are handmade carpets originally made by Baluch nomads, living near the border between Iran, Pakistan and Afghanistan.
Wool
Zabihi Collection Distressed Colorful Antique Turkish Oushak 19th Century Rug
Located in New York, NY
They are not the highest quality in terms of antique rugs since the knot count are lower than the antique rugs made originally in Iran. Oushak carpets are very desirable because of t...
Wool
New Antique Caucasian Red Gold Brown Geometric Tribal Baluch Rug circa 1930s
Located in New York, NY
Baluch carpets are handmade carpets originally made by Baluch nomads, living near the border between Iran, Pakistan and Afghanistan.
Wool
Mid-Century Turkish Hereke Rug 12'8'' X 8'10''
Located in Los Angeles, US
Inspired by the court carpets of Safavid Iran and Ottoman Turkey, the Hereke workshops maintained a gold standard of design and weaving technique, above all in their silk rugs, which...
Wool, Cotton
Worn Pale Peach Large Antique Turkish Oushak Rug
Located in New York, NY
They are not the highest quality in terms of antique rugs since the knot count are lower than the antique rugs made originally in Iran. Oushak carpets are very desirable because of t...
Wool
Vintage Turkish Style Khotan Overdyed Rug
Located in Norwalk, CT
Its measures are: 5'.4 x 10'.7 this vintage Turkish Khotan overdyed rug was made in Iran. These carpets are handmade with colours which have Chinese and Turkmenistan patterns.
Wool
Oversize Neutral Large Antique Turkish Oushak Rug
Located in New York, NY
They are not the highest quality in terms of antique rugs since the knot count are lower than the antique rugs made originally in Iran. Oushak carpets are very desirable because of t...
Wool
Feminine Pale Cream Antique Turkish Oushak Rug, 20th Century
Located in New York, NY
They are not the highest quality in terms of antique rugs since the knot count are lower than the antique rugs made originally in Iran. Oushak carpets are very desirable because of t...
Wool
1900 Antique Zanjan Rug 5'6'' X 4'1''
Located in Los Angeles, US
The city of Zanjan lies in the north-western area of Iran, this ancient city sprung up through salt mining in the area and was an important stop in the Silk Routes of Iran.
Wool, Cotton
$7,200
Vintage Red Tabriz Rug
Located in Los Angeles, US
The city of Tabriz, in northwest Iran / Persia , was the earliest capital of the Safavid dynasty, and it can claim to have been a center of carpet production longer than any other ci...
Wool, Cotton
$6,000Sale Price|57% Off
Vintage Egyptian Rug 10'0'' x 14'0''
Located in New York, NY
The birth of the handmade carpet industry in modern Egypt dates to the Egyptian Revolution in 1952, when the importation of carpets from Iran ceased.
Wool, Cotton
Vintage Kilim Rug Pillow with Irish Linen by Katie Larmour Cushions Carpet
Located in Belfast, Northern Ireland
Tags: Turkish, Persian, Iran, Afghan, carpet, woven, handmade, coral, red, brown, tan, taupe, beige, cream, off white.
Linen
Vintage Kilim Rug Patchwork Pillow with Irish Linen Cushions Red Yellow Black
Located in Belfast, Northern Ireland
Tags: Turkish, Persian, Iran, Afghan, carpet, woven, handmade, peach, coral, orange, green, gray, grey, red, yellow.
Linen, Wool
Vintage Kilim Rug Patchwork Pillow with Irish Linen Cushion Red Yellow Black
Located in Belfast, Northern Ireland
Tags: Turkish, Persian, Iran, Afghan, carpet, woven, handmade, peach, coral, orange, green, gray, grey, red, yellow, maroon, brown, wine, burgundy.
Wool, Linen
Vintage Kilim Rug Pillow with Irish Linen by Katie Larmour Cushions Orange
Located in Belfast, Northern Ireland
Tags: Turkish, Persian, Iran, Afghan, carpet, woven, handmade, peach, orange, rust, apricot, sage green, yellow, ochre, cream, off white.
Wool, Linen
Vintage Kilim Rug Pillow with Irish Linen by Katie Larmour Cushions Geometric
Located in Belfast, Northern Ireland
Tags: Turkish, Persian, Iran, Afghan, carpet, woven, handmade, peach, orange, rust, apricot, sage green, yellow, ochre, cream, off white, blue, turquoise.
Linen
Vintage Kilim Rug Pillow with Irish Linen by Katie Larmour Cushions Peach
Located in Belfast, Northern Ireland
Tags: Turkish, Persian, Iran, Afghan, carpet, woven, handmade, peach, orange, rust, apricot, sage green, navy blue, yellow, ochre, cream, off white,
Wool, Linen
Patchwork Vintage Kilim Rug Pillow with Irish Linen Cushion Red Yellow Black
Located in Belfast, Northern Ireland
Tags: Turkish, Persian, Iran, Afghan, carpet, woven, handmade, peach, coral, orange, green, gray, grey, red, yellow, maroon, brown, wine, burgundy, blue, navy, teal, turquoise.
Wool, Linen
Vintage Kilim Rug Patchwork Pillow with Irish Linen Cushion Red Yellow Black
Located in Belfast, Northern Ireland
Tags: Turkish, Persian, Iran, Afghan, carpet, woven, handmade, peach, coral, orange, green, gray, grey, red, yellow, maroon, brown, wine, burgundy, blue, navy, teal, turquoise.
Wool, Linen
Pair of Vintage Kilim Rug Pillow with Irish Linen Blue Blush Pink
Located in Belfast, Northern Ireland
Tags: Turkish, Persian, Iran, Afghan, carpet, woven, handmade, coral, cream, beige, off white, navy, stone, taupe, grey (gray), peach, French Riviera
Linen, Wool
Vintage Kilim Rug Pillow with Irish Linen by Katie Larmour Couture Cushions Red
Located in Belfast, Northern Ireland
Tags: Turkish, Persian, Iran, Afghan, carpet, woven, handmade, peach, coral, orange.
Linen
Vintage Kilim Rug Pillow with Irish Linen by Katie Larmour Cushions Pink
Located in Belfast, Northern Ireland
Tags: Turkish, Persian, Iran, Afghan, carpet, woven, handmade.
Wool, Linen
Vintage Kilim Rug Pillow with Irish Linen by Katie Larmour Cushions Orange Blue
Located in Belfast, Northern Ireland
Tags: Turkish, Persian, Iran, Afghan, carpet, woven, handmade, purple, red, cream, off white, chocolate brown, tons of pink.
Wool, Linen
Vintage Kilim Rug Pillow with Irish Linen by Katie Larmour Couture Cushions Pink
Located in Belfast, Northern Ireland
Tags: Turkish, Persian, Iran, Afghan, carpet, woven, handmade.
Linen
Vintage Kilim Rug Pillow with Irish Linen by Katie Larmour Cushions Pink Blue
Located in Belfast, Northern Ireland
Tags: Turkish, Persian, Iran, Afghan, carpet, woven, handmade, charcoal, black, brown.
Wool, Linen
Unavailable|$6,610
19th Century Ispahan Iranian Carpet
Located in Paris, FR
Exquisite carpet from Iranian city of Ispahan. Kork wool (Best of wool quality).
Wool
Unavailable|$17,711
Ispahan Iranian Carpet Signed Seraphian, 20th Century, circa 1950
By Séraphian Imperial Workshop
Located in Paris, FR
Kork wool and silk Signed Séraphian imperial workshop of Shah, circa 1950 12 000/13 000 knot dm2.
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.
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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