Antique Karaja Rug 1.82m x 1.42m
Located in St. Albans, GB
A wonderful antique Karaja rug, woven circa 1910. The design features a classical 3 medallion, geometrical design on a rare deep indigo field surrounded by a pretty terracotta border.
Wool
Antique Karaja Rug 1.31m x 1.13m
Located in St. Albans, GB
A beautiful antique Karadja rug, woven circa 1920 in an unusual squarish size. This rug features a geometrical 3 medallion design on a rich terracotta field and deep indigo border. S...
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Antique Karaja Rug 1.28m x 0.99m
Located in St. Albans, GB
A lovely antique Karadja rug, handwoven circa 1920 with a geometrical 3 medallion design on a rich terracotta field and deep indigo border. A bit of wear, reflected in the price, and...
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Vintage Persian Tribal Karaja Rug, c. 1950-60's
Located in Milwaukee, WI
Always recommend a high-quality custom cut pad for any and all rugs; these pads are made for hand-knotted rugs.
Wool
Antique True King Mighty Iconic Karaja Rug, circa 1920's
Located in Milwaukee, WI
True King Mighty Iconic Antique Karaja Deep Strawberry, Salmon, Denim, Seafoam About: This is the king of the northwest - why?
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Narrow Vintage Karaja Rug with Variations of "Red", c. 1950-60's
Located in Milwaukee, WI
Always recommend a high-quality custom cut pad for any and all rugs; these pads are made for hand-knotted rugs.
Wool
Djoharian Collection Antique Rug in Brown and Blue very good condition
Located in Lohr, Bavaria, DE
Djoharian Collection Antique Rug in Brown and Blue very good condition This traditional Oriental Azeri rug has a beautiful design inspired by Heriz and Karaja Rugs of the Azerbaijan...
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Antique Persian Karaja Throw Rug C1930
Located in Big Flats, NY
Antique Persian Karaja Throw Rug C1930 Measures - 75.25" x 57.5"
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Karaja Runner, c. 1900
Located in Dublin, NH
Karaja Runner, c. 1900 Additional Information: Dimensions: 3'8" W x 12'10" L Origin: Persia Period: c. 1900 Rug ID: 21012
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Ancient Nomadic Northwest Persian Karaja Runner Rug, circa 1920's
Located in Milwaukee, WI
Ancient Nomadic Northwest Persian Karaja Runner Super Fine Piece In Indigo, Clay, Forest Green Size: 3.2 x 13.5 Age: Antique, C. 1920's Pile: Incredible age-related wear patina ...
Wool
Character-Rich Vintage Persian Karaja Runner, c. 1930-40's
Located in Milwaukee, WI
Always recommend a high-quality custom-cut pad for any and all rugs; these pads are made for hand-knotted rugs.
Wool
Mid 20th Century Hand Knotted Karaja Runner with Pastel Triple Medallions
Located in New York, NY
Woven in the Karaja region of northwest Iran during the mid-1900s, this runner features a rhythmic chain of three angular diamond medallions—each framed by stepped battlements and fi...
Wool
Heriz Rug Hand Knotted Low Wool Pile Vintage Look Djoharian Collection
By djoharian-design
Located in Lohr, Bavaria, DE
The style reminds of Karaja, Gerawan, Shirvan and Serapi rugs. Origin: India Pile material: Fine hand-spun wool, excellent pile condition with low cut and vintage look.
Wool
$2,421Sale Price|20% Off
W 78.75 in L 113.39 in
Djoharian Collection Heriz-Serapi Style Rug with Medallion 6.6 x 9.5 ft
By djoharian-design
Located in Lohr, Bavaria, DE
The most known of these are Ahar, Bakhshayesh, Geravan, Karaja, Mehraban. Typically, these rugs have a large center medaillon and dark red, brown or blue colors.
Wool
The Twin Citadels: An Antique Persian Heriz Masterpiece of Enduring Heritage
Located in Dallas, TX
54106 Antique Persian Karaja Heriz Rug, 06'09 x 10'01. The Twin Citadels: An Antique Persian Heriz Masterpiece of Enduring Heritage.
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Late 19th Century Persian Karaja Rug
Located in New York City, NY
Late 19th century Karaja rug with geometric and floral medallions on a blue and red background.
Wool
Vintage Persian Karaja Runner Rug
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Age: 1930 Pile: Low Wear Notes: 2 Material: Wool on Cotton Vintage rugs are made by hand over the course of months, sometimes years. Their imperfections and wear are evid...
Wool, Cotton
Antique Karaja Runner
Located in Crondall, Surrey
Heriz and Karaja are not far from the Azerbaijan Border so they draw influences from many Caucasian rugs and runners.
Wool
Early 20th Century Antique Persian Karaja Runner Rug
Located in Louisville, KY
An antique Persian Karaja runner rug, circa 1920.
Wool
Unavailable
W 141 in L 165 in
Antique Persian Karaja, Geometric Design, Navy Field, Wool, Oversize, 1915
Located in Williamsburg, VA
This is a very unusual oversize beautiful navy blue Persian Karaja dated circa 1915. Karaja is a village just outside Heriz and is sometimes called a Heriz. This piece has the classi...
Wool
Unavailable
W 36 in L 60 in
Antique Persian Karaja, Heriz, Geometric Design, Rust Field, Wool, 3x5, 1915
Located in Williamsburg, VA
This rug is 3x5, circa 1915.
Wool
Antique Persian Karaja, Heriz, Geometric Design, Wool, 3-5x3-9, 1910
Located in Williamsburg, VA
This is a great example of a scatter size Persian Karaja also known as a Heriz or Serapi. Karaja is a small village outside of the city of Heriz in Northwest Persia.
Wool
Unavailable
W 55 in L 81 in
Antique Persian Karaja, Geometric Eagle Kazak Design, Wool, Scatter Size, 1910
Located in Williamsburg, VA
This beautiful navy blue Persian Karaja is dated 1910. Karaja is a village just outside Heriz and is sometimes called a Heriz. This piece has an unusual Eagle Kazak motif along with ...
Wool
Unavailable
W 58 in L 77 in
Antique Persian Karaja, Geometric Design, Green on Navy, Wool, Scatter Size
Located in Williamsburg, VA
This beautiful navy blue Persian Karaja is dated 1915. Karaja is a village just outside Heriz and is sometimes called a Heriz. This piece has the classic 3 medallions on a navy field...
Wool
Unavailable
W 56 in L 79 in
Antique Persian Karaja, Geometric Design, Green on Navy, Wool, Scatter Size
Located in Williamsburg, VA
This beautiful navy blue Persian Karaja is dated 1915. Karaja is a village just outside Heriz and is sometimes called a Heriz. This piece has the classic 3 medallions on a navy field...
Wool
Unavailable
W 52 in L 72 in
Antique Persian Karaja, Geometric Design, Navy and Rust, Wool, 4-4x6, 1910
Located in Williamsburg, VA
This rug has an early Karaja motif with the traditional 3 medallions, two of which have a wonderful teal background, and a rust Herati motif border, circa 1910.
Wool
Unavailable
W 58 in L 76 in
Antique Persian Karaja, Geometric Design, Green on Navy, Wool, Scatter Size 1915
Located in Williamsburg, VA
This beautiful navy blue Persian Karaja is dated 1915. Karaja is a village just outside Heriz and is sometimes called a Heriz. This piece has the Classic 3 medallions on a navy field...
Wool
Vintage Karaja Rug
Located in Chicago, IL
A wonderful and bold vintage Karaja rug with three large stylized floral medallions woven in brilliant crimsons, pinks, indigos, whites, and oranges, and surrounded by a beautiful bo...
Wool
Persian Karaja Rug
Located in Evanston, IL
Persian Karaja rug, circa 1920, measuring 5' x 6'4". Vegetable dyed wool with terracotta back ground color and geometric motive design.
Wool
Antique Karaja Rug
Located in Moreton-In-Marsh, GB
Antique Karaja rug of traditional design with three medallions and a classic Karaja border.
Stunting Antique Karaja Rug
Located in Evanston, IL
The dyes used in these rugs are 100% natural. Karaja rugs have very unique patterns that are different from the other rugs produced in this region.
Wool
Antique Karaja Rug 1.91m x 1.30m
Located in St. Albans, GB
A lovely antique Karaja rug, woven circa 1920. The rug features the classical Karaja design of three geometrical medallions on a terracotta field surrounded by a deep blue border.
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Persian Karaja Rug
Located in Dublin, NH
This is an exceptionally well-spaced Karaja woven in northwest Persia about one hundred twenty years ago. The colors are naturally mellow. Roses and khakis are offset by the use in t...
Indigo & Avocado Antique Karaja Rug, c. 1920's
Located in Milwaukee, WI
Always recommend a high-quality custom cut pad for any and all rugs; these pads are made for hand-knotted rugs.
Wool
Karaja Rug, First Quarter of the 20th Century
Located in New York, NY
This attractive village rug was woven in the area of Karaja in the N.W.
Wool
Antique Karaja Rug in Beautiful Clay, Terracotta & Pastel, circa 1920's
Located in Milwaukee, WI
Heart-Wrenchingly Beautiful Clay, Terracotta & Pastel Antique Karaja Best Colors About: yes - you are seeing this rug correctly - it does exist - this is not a dream.
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Boxed Tri-Medallion Antique Persian Northwest Karaja Rug, c. 1930-40's
Located in Milwaukee, WI
Always recommend a high-quality custom cut pad for any and all rugs; these pads are made for hand-knotted rugs.
Wool
Sold
H 54 in W 42 in L 54 in
Antique Persian Rust Navy Blue Geometric Tribal Karaja Rug, circa 1900-1910
Located in New York, NY
Antique Karaja (Black Mountain) rugs are woven in Iran near the Caucasian border and therefore exhibit Caucasian styles and motifs.
Wool
Antique Persian Red and Navy Blue Geometric Tribal Karaja Rug circa 1940s
Located in New York, NY
Antique Karaja (Black Mountain) rugs are woven in Iran near the Caucasian border and therefore exhibit Caucasian styles and motifs.
Wool
Antique Persian Red and Navy Blue Geometric Tribal Karaja Rug, circa 1940s
Located in New York, NY
Antique Karaja (Black Mountain) rugs are woven in Iran near the Caucasian border and therefore exhibit Caucasian styles and motifs.
Wool
Antique Karaja Persian Oriental Rug Runner C1920
Located in Big Flats, NY
Antique Karaja Persian Oriental Rug Runner C1920 (65" x 27 1/4" x 1/4") This antique Karaja Persian Oriental rug runner, dating to circa 1920, showcases the traditional geometric p...
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Fine Karaja, Serapi Rug
Located in Evanston, IL
This Karaja rug like many other antique rugs antique rugs that used in US has beautiful appeal of colors, they are soft and mute and great attraction to the viewers.
Antique Persian Karaja Heriz Rug
Located in Evanston, IL
The dyes used in these rugs are 100% natural. Karaja rugs have very unique patterns that are different from the other rugs produced in this region.
Wool
Antique Persian Karaja Runner
Located in Evanston, IL
Natural-dyed wool Persian Karaja rug handmade in or near the village of Qaraajeh (Karaja), in the Qareh Daagh (Karadagh) region of Iran just south of the Azerbaijan border, northeast...
Wool
Amazing Karaja Runner
Located in Evanston, IL
Karadagh rug or Karaja rug handmade in or near the village of Qarājeh (Karaja), in the Qareh Dāgh (Karadagh) region of Iran just south of the Azerbaijan border, northeast of Tabrīz.
Wool
Persian Karaja Heriz Runner
Located in Evanston, IL
Karadagh rug or Karaja rug handmade in or near the village of Qarājeh (Karaja), in the Qareh Dāgh (Karadagh) region of Iran just south of the Azerbaijan border, northeast of Tabrīz.
Wool
Antique Karaja Persian Oriental Area Rug C1930
Located in Big Flats, NY
Antique Karaja Persian Oriental Area Rug Signed C1930 (49" x 28 1/2" x 1/2").
Wool
Antique Persian Heriz, Serapi, Karaja Runner, 2'9" x 17'
Located in Evanston, IL
Natural-dyed wool Persian Karaja rug handmade in or near the village of Qaraajeh (Karaja), in the Qareh Daagh (Karadagh) region of Iran just south of the Azerbaijan border, northeast...
Wool
Antique Karaja Persian Oriental Wool Rug Runner C1920
Located in Big Flats, NY
This antique Karaja Persian Oriental rug runner, dating to circa 1920, showcases the distinctive hand-knotted craftsmanship of the Karaja region.
Wool
Amazing Antique Karaja Runner
Located in Evanston, IL
This Karaja rug like many other antique rugs antique rugs that used in US has beautiful appeal of colors, they are soft and mute and great attraction to the viewers.
Wool
Antique Persian Karaja Serapi, Heriz, Amazing Colors
Located in Evanston, IL
The dyes used in these rugs are 100% natural. Karaja rugs have very unique patterns that are different from the other rugs produced in this region.
Wool
Antique Persian Heriz, Karaja, Serapi Runner
Located in Evanston, IL
This Karaja rug like many other antique rugs antique rugs that used in US has beautiful appeal of colors, they are soft and mute and great attraction to the viewers.
Wool
Antique Persian Karaja/Heriz Runner, c-1920's
Located in Evanston, IL
This Karaja rug like many other antique rugs antique rugs that used in US has beautiful appeal of colors, they are soft and mute and great attraction to the viewers.
Wool
Antique Persian Karajah Rug
Located in Evanston, IL
The dyes used in these rugs are 100% natural. Karaja rugs have very unique patterns that are different from the other rugs produced in this region.
Wool
Persian Karajah Rug
Located in Evanston, IL
This Karaja rug like many other antique rugs antique rugs that used in US has beautiful appeal of colors, they are soft and mute and great attraction to the viewers.
Wool
Antique Karajah, Serapi Rug
Located in Evanston, IL
This Karaja rug like many other antique rugs antique rugs that used in US has beautiful appeal of colors, they are soft and mute and great attraction to the viewers.
Wool
Attractive Antique Persian Karajah Runner
Located in Evanston, IL
This Karaja rug like many other antique rugs antique rugs that used in US has beautiful appeal of colors, they are soft and mute and great attraction to the viewers.
Wool
Attractive Persian Karajeh Runner
Located in Evanston, IL
This Karaja rug like many other antique rugs antique rugs that used in US has beautiful appeal of colors, they are soft and mute and great attraction to the viewers.
Wool
Antique Persian Karaja Serapi Rug
Located in Gainesville, VA
Stunning piece
Wool, Cotton
Antique Persian Karaja Throw Rug C1930
Located in Big Flats, NY
Antique Persian Karaja Throw Rug C1930 Measures - 53.75" x 38.5"
Wool
Early 20th Century Karaja Heriz Rug
Located in Chicago, IL
An early 20th century Persian Karaja Heriz rug with multiple large-scale geometric and floral medallions amidst a field of flowers, on a crimson background, surrounded by multiple fl...
Wool
Antique Persian Karaja Oriental Wool Rug, c1930
Located in Big Flats, NY
An antique Persian Karaja oriental rug offers wool construction with central triple geometric medallion and allover foliate design on red ground, circa 1930 Measures - 54''H x 42'...
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Antique Persian Karaja Oriental Wool Rug, circa 1930
Located in Big Flats, NY
An antique Gharajeh rugs, also called Karadja, oriental rug offers wool construction with triple medallion ground having stylized foliate and floral elements, c1930 Measures - .25...
Wool
Antique 11'x3' Karaja Persian Wool Rug Runner C1930
Located in Big Flats, NY
Antique Karaja Persian Wool Rug Runner C1930 Measures - 139" x 34" x 1/2"
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Heriz Serapi Karaja Carpet
Located in Evanston, IL
Natural wool dues, the multi colors are amazingly beautiful, mostly like antique Serapi. Charming all over design with geometric motives with unusual large medallion and size. Heriz ...
Wool
Antique Persian Karaja Hand-Knotted Wool Throw Rug c. 1930
Located in Big Flats, NY
An antique Persian Karaja hand-knotted wool throw rug, dating to circa 1930.
Wool
Antique Persian Karaja Heriz Rug with Mid-Century Modern Style, Accent Rug
Located in Dallas, TX
73292 Antique Persian Karaja Heriz Rug with Mid-Century Modern Style, Accent Rug.
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Karaja Runner, Early 20th Century
Located in Dublin, NH
Karaja Runner, Early 20th Century Additional Information: Dimensions: 2'7" W x 8'11" L Origin: Persia Period: Early 20th Century Rug ID: 20781
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Antique Persian Karaja Triple Medallion Oriental Wool Rug, Circa 1930
Located in Big Flats, NY
An antique Persian Karaja oriental rug offers wool construction with triple medallions and floral elements throughout on red ground, c1930 Measures- 47.75'' L x 25.75'' W x .5'' D.
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Antique Karaja Persian Oriental Wool Rug Runner with Floral Pattern C1930
Located in Big Flats, NY
Antique Karaja Persian Oriental Wool Rug Runner with Floral Pattern C1930 Measures- .25''H x 70''W x 27''D
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Antique Karaja/Heriz/Serapi Karadagh Runner
Located in Evanston, IL
Karaja or Karadagh rugs made in Karaja and Ahmedabad.
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Persian Heriz Karaja Oriental Rug, Small Size with Blue Field and Medallions
Located in New York, NY
An antique Persian Heriz Karaja oriental rug, size 3.2" x 2.1", circa 1900.
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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