Vintage Joshegan Rug, Hand-Knotted Wool, Allover Weeping Willow Design, 8' x 11'
Located in Barrington, IL
Vintage Persian Joshegan Kashan room size rug meticulously hand-knotted in 1920s Iran.
Wool, Cotton
The Celestial Axis: An Antique Persian Joshegan Masterpiece of Distinction
Located in Dallas, TX
54108 Antique Persian Joshegan Rug, 07'11 x 10'08. The Celestial Axis: An Antique Persian Joshegan Masterpiece of Distinction.
Wool
The Pastoral Parterre: An Antique Masterpiece of Rustic Splendor
Located in Dallas, TX
52558 Antique Persian Joshegan Rug, 10'11 x 12'10. Antique-washed Persian Joshegan rugs refer to rugs that have undergone a washing process to give them an aged or antique appearance.
Wool
1920s Vintage Persian Joshegan Rug
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Josheghan rugs, hand woven in north central Iran, are extremely fine quality and characterized by geometric floral motifs arranged in the shape of diamonds. Josheghan, also called M...
Wool
Vintage, Joshegan
Located in Providence, RI
Indulge in the captivating beauty of the Early Twentieth Century Persian Joshegan Rug, a true gem in the world of Persian rug weaving.
Wool
Antique Joshegan Carpet
Located in New York, NY
Antique Joshegan carpet. Measures: 13.8 x 6.2.
Wool
Antique Persian Joshegan Carpet
Located in New York, NY
Antique Persian Joshegan carpet. Contact dealer. Excellent condition.
Wool
Antique Persian Joshegan Carpet
Located in New York, NY
Antique Persian Joshegan carpet. Contact dealer. Excellent condition.
Wool
Antique Oversize Persian Joshegan Carpet
Located in New York, NY
Antique Persian Joshegan carpet. Contact dealer. Excellent condition.
Wool
Exceptional Antique Early 19th Century Persian Joshegan Runner
Located in New York, NY
Contact dealer Excellent condition.
Wool
Antique Persian Joshegan Rug
Located in Dallas, TX
72705 Antique Persian Joshegan Rug, 06'10 X 10'03. Persian Joshegan rugs, originating from the Joshegan region in Iran's Isfahan province, are renowned for their intricate geometric ...
Wool
Antique Persian Joshegan Rug in Red and Blue
Located in Atlanta, GA
Antique Persian Joshegan rug in various reds and blues. This amazing antique Joshegan rug from 1920s Iran was handwoven and bears a remarkably unique all-over interconnected sub-geom...
Wool
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W 127 in L 162 in
Antique Persian Joshegan Rug with Diamond Design in Beautiful Red, Blue & Cream
Located in Atlanta, GA
Antique Persian Joshegan rug with diamond design and layered medallions.
Wool
Antique Persian Joshegan Rug
Located in New York, NY
Classic Persian Joshegan
Wool
Antique Persian Joshegan Rug
Located in New York, NY
A classic early 20th century Persian Joshegan carpet with a central medallion set on a striking lavender ground.
Wool
Antique Persian Joshegan Rug
Located in New York, NY
An early 20th century Persian Joshegan carpet. The town of Josheghan is located 140 kilometers north of Isfahan. This small city is important in the history of carpet weaving in I...
Wool
Antique Distressed Persian Joshegan Rug
Located in New York, NY
A weathered and distressed antique Persian Joshegan carpet from the first quarter of the 20th century.
Cotton, Wool
Distressed Room Size Persian Antique Rug
Located in New York, NY
An early 20th century Persian Joshegan Rug that has been worn over the course of 100 years Measures: 9' x 11'8''.
Wool
Large Antique Persian Joshaghan Rug with All-Over Sub-Geometric Diamond Design
Located in Atlanta, GA
Keivan Woven Arts / rug V21-1205, country of origin / type: Persian / Joshegan, circa Early-20th Century.
Wool
Mid-20th Century Handmade Persian Joshegan Throw Rug
Located in New York, NY
A vintage Persian Joshegan throw rug handmade during the mid-20th century.
Wool
Flower of Life Royal Vintage Joshegan Sarouk Rug, circa 1950's
Located in Milwaukee, WI
Flower Of Life Royal Vintage Joshegan Sarouk Rug Size: 3.6 x 5 Age: Vintage, C. 1950's or so Pile: Medium with incredible wool pile; plush, soft and strong This rug is one-of-a-ki...
Wool
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W 127 in L 159 in
Distressed Antique Persian Joshegan Design Rug with Relaxed Rustic Federal Style
Located in Dallas, TX
52632, Distressed Antique Persian Joshegan Design Rug with Relaxed Rustic Federal Style 10'07 x 13'03.
Wool
Early 20th Century Handmade Persian Joshegan Room Size Carpet
Located in New York, NY
An antique Persian Joshegan room size carpet handmade during the early 20th century. Measures: 9' 0" x 11' 9".
Wool
Rustic Mid-20th Century Persian Joshegan Room Size Carpet In Red and Cream
Located in New York, NY
A vintage Persian Joshegan room size carpet handmade during the mid-20th century with a rustic appeal in red and cream. Measures: 8' 0" x 11' 4"
Wool
Persian Josheghan Ivory Field Room Size Oriental Carpet, circa 1950
Located in Big Flats, NY
A Persian Joshegan room size oriental rug offers wool construction with central medallion allover foliate and floral design on ivory field, c1950 Measures - 152'' x 107.5''.
Wool
Vintage Joshegan Rug Diamond Lattice Design
Located in New York, NY
This vintage Joshegan rug showcases a traditional diamond lattice pattern, intricately rendered in shades of camel, sand, and denim blue.
Wool
Yellow Green and Terracotta Antique Persian Joshegan Rug with Diamond Design
Located in Atlanta, GA
Yellow green and terracotta antique Persian Joshegan rug with diamond design. Red, blue and green antique Persian Joshegan rug with diamond design, rug ema-7534, country of origin / ...
Wool
Antique Persian Joshegan Rug
Located in New York, NY
An antique Persian Joshegan carpet from the first quarter of the 20th century.
Wool
Distressed Antique Persian Joshegan Rug with Modern Rustic English Style
Located in Dallas, TX
53231, distressed antique Persian Joshegan rug with modern rustic English style. With relaxed rustic Federal style and a lovingly time-worn composition, this hand knotted wool distre...
Wool
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W 123 in L 203 in
Massive Persian Iran Joshegan Geometric Floral Palace Area Rug Carpet 10' x 17'
Located in Dayton, OH
A very large and impressive vintage Persian Iran Joshegan palace rug or carpet. Made of wool featuring traditional geometric and floral design with central medallion. 225 knots per...
Wool
Acid Washed and Distressed Mid-20th Century Persian Joshegan Room Size Carpet
Located in New York, NY
An acid washed and distressed vintage Persian Joshegan room size carpet handmade during the mid-20th century. Measures: 8' 5" x 11' 7".
Wool
The Eternal Axis: A Vintage Turkish Oushak Masterpiece of Sacred Protection
Located in Dallas, TX
54139 Vintage Turkish Oushak Rug, 04'04 x 08'01. The Eternal Axis: A Vintage Turkish Oushak Masterpiece of Sacred Protection. This hand knotted wool vintage Turkish Oushak rug embodi...
Wool
$11,757
W 101 in L 145 in
The Revered Court: An Antique Persian Heriz Masterpiece of Timeless Elegance
Located in Dallas, TX
52668 Antique Turkish Heriz Rug, 08'05 x 12'01. The Revered Court: An Antique Persian Heriz Masterpiece of Timeless Elegance. This hand knotted wool antique Turkish Heriz rug embodie...
Wool
$3,100Sale Price|50% Off
W 84 in L 121 in
Antique Heriz Wool Rug, Hand-Knotted Floral Design, Circa 1920
Located in Norwalk, CT
Beautiful hand knotted vintage Heriz wool rug. This rug has a red field and black border with multicolored accents in all-over floral design, circa 1920 This rug measures 7' 0"...
Wool
$2,284Sale Price|20% Off
W 53 in L 78 in
Modern Rustic Style Vintage Turkish Sivas Accent Rug, Entry or Foyer Rug
Located in Dallas, TX
73928, modern Rustic style vintage Turkish Sivas accent rug, entry or foyer rug. This hand-knotted wool vintage Turkish Sivas accent rug features a modern rustic style. Immersed in A...
Wool
Zabihi Collection Antique Persian Heriz Small Geometric Rug
Located in New York, NY
an early 20th century scatter size persian Heriz rug featuring an all-over small paisley pattern Details rug no. j3487 size 2' 11" x 5' 4" (89 x 163 cm) With distinctive large scal...
Wool
Vintage Turkish Oushak Rug with Artisan Rustic Style
Located in Dallas, TX
50400 vintage Turkish Oushak rug with artisan rustic style. This hand knotted wool vintage Turkish Oushak rug features a cusped center medallion surrounded by an all-over pattern com...
Wool
Antique Persian Hamadan Rug – 1920s Hand‑Knotted Wool 3.4' x 5.6' - 1C1239
Located in Bordeaux, FR
A handmade antique Persian Hamadan rug from the 1920s, woven in wool and displaying the bold geometric character typical of Hamadan village craftsmanship. The rug features a striking...
Wool
The Garden Eternal: A Vintage Turkish Oushak Masterpiece of Quiet Splendor
Located in Dallas, TX
54134 Vintage Turkish Oushak Rug, 06'00 x 09'08. The Garden Eternal: A Vintage Turkish Oushak Masterpiece of Quiet Splendor. This hand knotted wool vintage Turkish Oushak rug is a be...
Wool
$32,900
W 153 in L 192 in
The Imperial Medallion: A Vintage Persian Heriz Masterpiece of Timeless Grandeur
Located in Dallas, TX
79709 Vintage Persian Heriz Rug, 12'09 x 16'00. The Imperial Medallion: A Vintage Persian Heriz Masterpiece of Timeless Grandeur. This hand knotted wool vintage Persian Heriz rug com...
Wool
Turkish Vintage Oushak Rug With Medallion Design With Interconnected Motifs
Located in Atlanta, GA
Measures: 3'7 x 5'7 Turkish Vintage Oushak Rug With Medallion Design With Interconnected Motifs. Keivan Woven Arts rug / TU-MTU-4672, country of origin / type: Turkey / Oushak, circ...
Wool
The Celestial Garden: A Vintage Turkish Oushak Masterpiece of Timeless Grace
Located in Dallas, TX
54135 Vintage Turkish Oushak Rug, 04'00 x 06'01. The Celestial Garden: A Vintage Turkish Oushak Masterpiece of Timeless Grace. This hand knotted wool vintage Turkish Oushak rug embod...
Wool
Vintage Turkish Oushak Rug with Arts & Crafts Cottage Style
Located in Dallas, TX
50168 Vintage Turkish Oushak Rug with Arts & Crafts Cottage Style 05'00 x 07'07. With its timeless design and symmetrical composition, this hand knotted wool vintage Turkish Oushak r...
Wool
The Celestial Sanctuary: Antique Persian Malayer Masterpiece of Sacred Harmony
Located in Dallas, TX
79718 Antique Persian Malayer Rug, 03'04 x 04'08. The Celestial Sanctuary: An Antique Persian Malayer Masterpiece of Sacred Harmony. This hand knotted wool antique Persian Malayer ru...
Wool
Vintage Turkish Oushak Rug with Rustic Belgian Style
Located in Dallas, TX
52726, vintage Turkish Oushak rug with rustic Belgian style 03'11 x 06'02. Highlighting modern design aesthetics and understated elegance with subdued color, this hand knotted wool a...
Wool
$30,000Sale Price|21% Off
W 150 in L 178 in
Zabihi Collection Dramatic Antique Turkish Herekeh Fasanah Rug
Located in New York, NY
A rather unique Turkish rug with beautiful burgundy, pink and lavender colors. The graphic and design on this rug make it even more extraordinary. In the early 19th century, on the...
Wool
Vintage Turkish Oushak Rug with Traditional Style
Located in Dallas, TX
50142 Vintage Turkish Oushak Accent Rug with Traditional Style. Warm and inviting, this hand-knotted wool vintage Turkish Oushak rug features a modern traditional style. Immersed in ...
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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