Senneh Saddle Cover, c. 1900
Located in San Francisco, CA
Senneh Saddle Cover, c. 1900 Additional Information: Dimensions: 3'6" L x 3'4" W Origin: Persia
Antique 19th Century Persian More Carpets
Wool
Senneh Saddle Cover, c. 1900
Located in San Francisco, CA
Senneh Saddle Cover, c. 1900 Additional Information: Dimensions: 3'6" L x 3'4" W Origin: Persia
Wool
Antique Turkish Anatolian Saddle Bag
Located in Evanston, IL
Antique Turkish Saddle bag made of flat weave or kilim. In the past used for transportation on
Wool
Vintage Persian Saddle Bag Face
Located in Chicago, IL
A wonderful mid-20th century Persian Soumak saddle bag face, woven with a tribal pattern with
Wool
Early 20th Century Kilim Saddle Bag
Located in Chicago, IL
A bold early 20th century Persian saddle bag with a fantastic all-over geometric pattern wiven in
Wool
Antique Azerbaijan Saddle Bag/ Soumak Kilim weave
Located in Evanston, IL
Kilim or flat weave rug made for saddle bag, it has been used in past for household goods
Wool
Antique Persian Azerbaijan Saddle Bag, AS IS
Located in Evanston, IL
Kilim or flat weave rug made for saddle bag, it has been used in past for caring food by mule and
Wool
Early 20th Century Shahsevan Saddle Bag
Located in Chicago, IL
A wondeful early 20th century Persian Shahsevan flat-weave saddlebag with a fantastic multicolored diamond pattern surrounded by a wide white geometric pattern. The back side is wove...
Wool
Early 20th Century Baluch Saddle Bag Rug
Located in Chicago, IL
An early 20th century Persian Baluch saddle bag rug with each face having two white diamonds
Wool
Wonderful Early 20th Century Baluch Saddle Bag
Located in Chicago, IL
A fantastic early 20th century Persian Baluch saddle bag with a beautiful woven geometric pattern
Wool
Antique Turkish Anatolian Saddle Bag, Possible Eighteen century
Located in Evanston, IL
Antique Turkish Saddle bag made of flat weave or kilim. In the past used for transportation on
Wool
Antique Persian Fereghan Saddle Cover, Late 19th Century
Located in San Francisco, CA
Antique Persian Fereghan Saddle Cover Saddle Blanket, Late 19th Century Additional Information
Wool
Antique Persian Baluch Khorjin Saddle Bag, 19th Century
Located in San Francisco, CA
Antique Persian Baluch Khorjin Rug Saddle Bag, 19th Century (4th Quarter) This exceptionally fine
Wool
$288Sale Price|20% Off
Antique Persian Azerbaijan Saddle Bag, 17" x 35"
Located in Evanston, IL
Kilim or flat weave rug made for saddle bag, it has been used in past for caring food by mule and
Wool
Antique Kurdish Jaf Saddle Bag with Tribal Style
Located in Dallas, TX
?78192 Antique Kurdish Jaf Saddle Bag with Tribal Style 02'03 x 04'09. Warm and inviting with
Wool
Wonderful Early 20th Century Lori Saddle Bag Rug
Located in Chicago, IL
A wonderful early 20th century Persian Lori saddle bag with two exceptional bold woven faces
Wool
Vintage Persian Shahsavan Soumak Saddle Blanket in Terracotta, Ivory, Green
Located in Barrington, IL
saddle blanket, Shahsavan Soumak, Shahsavan Horse Blanket, Shahsavan Tribal Rugs, Tribal Shahsavan
Wool, Cotton
Vintage Caucasian Azerbaijan Nomadic Double Saddle Bag, Tapestry Wall Hanging
Located in Dallas, TX
75284 Vintage Caucasian Azerbaijan Nomadic double saddle bag with pile, tapestry wall hanging
Wool
Vintage Persian Shahsavan Soumak Saddle Blanket in Ivory, Lavender, Yellow, Blue
Located in Barrington, IL
saddle blanket, Shahsavan Soumak, Shahsavan Horse Blanket, Shahsavan Tribal Rugs, Tribal Shahsavan
Wool, Cotton
Antique Circa 1900 Persian Saddle-Bag Converted to a Tribal Pillow
Located in Louisville, KY
Stunning c. 1900, Persian Tribal Qashqai Khorjin Saddle Bag that's been converted to a tribal
Wool
Antique Persian Kerman Saddle Cover, Equestrian Charm Meets Laid-Back Luxury
Located in Dallas, TX
74897 Antique Persian Kerman Rug Saddle Cover, 03'03 X 03'08. Behold this hand-knotted antique
Wool
$2,080Sale Price|20% Off
Extremely Fine Double Saddle Bag attached Persian Qashqai 1'3'' x 2'8''
Located in New York, NY
Extremely Fine Double Saddle Bag attached Persian Qashqai 1'3'' x 2'8''. The best SW Persian, Fars
Wool
Antique Persian Turkmen Saddle Bag (One of pair) 2'2'' x 3'4''
Located in New York, NY
Antique Persian Turkmen Saddle Bag (One of pair) 2'2'' x 3'4''. The rugs of the Central Asian/NW
Wool, Cotton
Antique Persian Turkmen Saddle Bag (One of pair) 2'2'' x 3'4''
Located in New York, NY
Antique Persian Turkmen Saddle Bag (One of pair) 2'2'' x 3'4''. The rugs of the Central Asian/NW
Wool, Cotton
Vintage Persian Kurdish Saddle Blanket in Paisley Pattern in Ivory, Red, Green
Located in Barrington, IL
This vintage Kurdish saddle blanket from early 20th-century Persia is a striking example of tribal
Wool, Cotton
$872Sale Price|20% Off
Bakhtiari Khorjin Saddle Bag • Vintage Persian Rug / Wall Art (3'x6') • 1940s
Located in Burlingame, CA
✔ Handwoven nearly eight decades ago, this vintage Bakhtiari saddle bag rug showcases a playful
Wool
$2,080Sale Price|51% Off
Extremely fine pair of saddle bag Persian Kashkouli Rug 2'0" x 4'0"
Located in New York, NY
Extremely fine pair of saddle bag Persian Kashkouli Rug 2'0" x 4'0".
Wool
$1,032Sale Price|20% Off
Bakhtiari Khorjin Saddle Bag • Vintage Persian Rug / Wall Art (3'x6') • 1940s
Located in Burlingame, CA
(saddle bag) rug exemplifies the region’s masterful use of mixed techniques—flatweave, pile, and soumak
Wool
$992Sale Price|20% Off
Bakhtiari Khorjin Saddle Bag • Vintage Persian Rug / Wall Art (3'x7') • 1940s
Located in Burlingame, CA
Handwoven in the mid-20th century, this vintage Bakhtiari khorjin (saddle bag) displays the
Wool
$1,512Sale Price|20% Off
Bakhtiari Khorjin Saddle Bag • Vintage Persian Rug / Wall Art (3'x8') • 1940s
Located in Burlingame, CA
crafted as a saddle bag (khorjin) to be carried on the back of horses or camels. Over time, it has been
Wool
Tribal Animal Design Antique Persian Luri Saddle Bag 2' x 5'
Located in New York, NY
Antique Persian Luri Bag, Country of Origin: Persia, Circa Date: Late 19th century
Wool
$3,150Sale Price|30% Off
19th Century Persian Afshar Saddle Carpet ( 3'2" x 3'4" - 97 x 102 cm )
Located in New York, NY
19th Century Persian Afshar Saddle Carpet ( 3'2" x 3'4" - 97 x 102 cm )
Wool
$2,100Sale Price|30% Off
Early 20th Century S. Persian Double Saddle-Bag Carpet ( 2'4" x 4'9" - 72 x 145)
Located in New York, NY
Early 20th Century S. Persian Double Saddle-Bag Carpet ( 2'4" x 4'9" - 72 x 145 )
Wool
Unavailable|$150
Vintage Bokhara Saddle Bag, Iran
Located in New York, NY
A vintage Bokhara Saddle bag, Iran. A very fine wool pile in Turkish knot tightly woven on an all
Wool
Unavailable|$550
Antique Persian Shiraz Saddle Bags
Located in Miami, FL
Antique Persian shiraz saddle bags.
Wool
Unavailable|$700
Antique Kilim Saddle Bag Pillow, Persia
Located in New York, NY
Antique Kilim saddle bag pillow, Persia. A flat-weave vegetable dyed wool weft and cotton warp. The
Wool
Unavailable|$3,286
Antique Horse Saddle Pad, Persian Bag
Located in RÉDING, FR
"Antique Horse Saddle Pad, Persian Bag" COMPLETE CHUVAL, BAKHTIARI TRIBUS, CHAHAR MAHAL, WESTERN
Wool
Unavailable|$475
Antique Northwest Persian Saddle Bag Front Panel
Located in New York, NY
An antique Northwest Persian saddle bag front panel. A natural dyed wool pile in Turkish knot
Wool
Unavailable|$1,100
Antique Qashqai Saddle Bag Front Panel, Shiraz, Southern Persia
Located in New York, NY
: “M.E.Dinihanian & Sons, Sheraz Iran (Persia) Size 2-0 x 2-0 Saddle Bag, To My Brother Rick From your Sister Susan
Wool
Unavailable|$550
Antique Northwest Persian Saddle Bag Pair as a Pillow
Located in New York, NY
Antique Northwest Persian Saddle bag pair as a pillow. A complete saddle bag with hand knotted
Wool
Unavailable|$1,200
Antique Baluch Saddle Bag Pair as a Pillow, Northeastern Persia
Located in New York, NY
Antique Baluch saddle bag pair as a pillow, Northeastern Persia. A complete saddle bag with hand
Wool
Sold|$4,500
Persan Kirman Saddle Cover
Located in San Francisco, CA
This exceptionally elegant Persian saddle-cover draws sinuous paisleys or ‘boteh’ among delicate
Wool
Antique Persian Azerbaijan Saddle Bag
Located in Evanston, IL
Kilim or flat weave rug and also pile made for storage arer part of the saddle bag, it has been
Wool
Beautiful Early 20th Century Gabbeh Saddle Bag
Located in Chicago, IL
A fantastic early 20th century Persian Gabbeh saddle bag with a beautifully woven striped pattern
Wool
Antique Kurdish Saddle Bag Face, with Very Unusual Design
Located in Moreton-In-Marsh, GB
Antique Kurdish saddle bag bag face with very unusual design. Size: 2ft 2in x 1ft 9in (66 x 54cm
Wool
Fantastic Early 20th Century Bakhtiari Saddle Bag
Located in Chicago, IL
A fantastic early 20th century Persian Bakhtiari saddle bag with a beautiful woven geometric
Leather, Wool
Kilim and Soumak Persian Saddle Blanket in Pure Wool, circa 1910
Located in New York, NY
This kilim and soumak Persian saddle blanket in pure wool, circa 1910 exhibits a unique combination
Wool
Antique Kurdish Saddle Bag Face, Northwestern Persia
Located in New York, NY
An antique Kurdish saddle bag face, Northwestern Persia. A natural dyed wool pile in Persian knot
Wool
Antique South Persian Saddle Bag by the Afshar Tribe, circa 1900
Located in Moreton-in-Marsh, GB
Antique South Persian Afshar Tribal saddle bag with plain weave back, circa 1900. Size: 2ft 9in x
Wool
Antique South Persian Saddle Bag by the Luri Tribe, circa 1900
Located in Moreton-in-Marsh, GB
Antique South West Persian saddle bag by The Luri Tribe, superb back, circa 1900. Size: 2ft 0in x
Wool
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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