Karadja Carpet
Vintage Persian Karadja Carpet
Located in Closter, NJ
Persian Karadja carpets and runners are woven in the northwestern part of the country in a small
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Vintage 1940s Persian Heriz Serapi Persian Rugs
Materials
Wool, Cotton
Antique Persian Karadja Carpet
Located in Closter, NJ
Persian Karadja carpets and runners are woven in the northwestern part of the country in a small
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Vintage 1920s Persian Heriz Serapi Persian Rugs
Materials
Wool, Cotton
Vintage Karadja Runner
Located in Chicago, IL
A wonderful vintage Persian Karadja runner with multiple large stylized floral medallions woven
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Mid-20th Century Persian Mid-Century Modern Persian Rugs
Materials
Wool
Antique Karadja Rug
Located in St. Albans, GB
A beautiful antique Karadja rug, handwoven circa 1910 with a geometrical 3 medallion design on a
Category
Vintage 1910s Persian Rugs
Materials
Wool
Vintage Persian Karadja Runner
Located in Closter, NJ
Persian Karadja rugs and runners are woven in the northwestern part of the country in a small
Category
Mid-20th Century Persian Heriz Serapi Persian Rugs
Materials
Wool, Cotton
Petite Vintage Karadja Rug
Located in Chicago, IL
A vintage petite Persian Karadja rug with three stylized floral medallions woven in red, orange
Category
Mid-20th Century Persian Persian Rugs
Materials
Wool
Mid-20th Century Karadja Runner
Located in Chicago, IL
A wonderful mid-20th century Persian Karadja runner with several stylized floral medallions woven
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Mid-20th Century Persian Persian Rugs
Materials
Wool
Early 20th Century Karadja Rug
Located in Chicago, IL
A beautiful early 20th century Persian Karadja rug with a stylized floral medallion living amidst a
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Vintage 1910s Persian Tribal Persian Rugs
Materials
Wool
Early 20th Century Karadja Runner
Located in Chicago, IL
A wonderful early 20th century Persian Karadja runner with several stylized floral medallions woven
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Early 20th Century Persian Tribal Persian Rugs
Materials
Wool
Mid-20th Century Karadja Runner
Located in Chicago, IL
A wonderful mid-20th century Persian Karadja runner with several stylized floral medallions woven
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Mid-20th Century Persian Tribal Persian Rugs
Materials
Wool
Mid-20th Century Karadja Runner
Located in Chicago, IL
A wonderful mid-20th century Persian Karadja runner with several stylized floral medallions woven
Category
Mid-20th Century Persian Tribal Persian Rugs
Materials
Wool
Antique Karadja Rug 1.35m x 1.00m
Located in St. Albans, GB
A fabulous antique Karadja rug, woven circa 1900 in a difficult to find small size. The design
Category
Antique Early 1900s Persian Rugs
Materials
Wool
Antique Karadja Rug 1.93m x 1.41m
Located in St. Albans, GB
A beautiful antique Karadja rug, handwoven circa 1920 with a geometrical 3 medallion design on a
Category
Vintage 1920s Persian Rugs
Materials
Wool
Antique Early 20th Century Northwest Persian Karadja Rug
Located in Closter, NJ
Persian Karadja rugs, carpets, and runners are woven in the northwestern part of the country in a
Category
Early 20th Century Persian Heriz Serapi Persian Rugs
Materials
Wool, Cotton
Antique Persian Heriz Karadja Square Oriental Rug
Located in New York, NY
Rare square size Persian Heriz Karadja all-over design oriental rug. Orange ground color with
Category
Early 20th Century Persian Serapi Persian Rugs
Materials
Wool
Zabihi Collection Persian Heriz Karadja Vintage Rug
Located in New York, NY
A neutral color Persian Heriz room size Rug from the 2nd quarter of the 20th century
Details
rug no. j4869
size 8'1" x 10' 8"
Category
Early 20th Century Persian Heriz Serapi Persian Rugs
Materials
Wool
Zabihi Collection Antique Persian Heriz Karadja Small Rug
Located in New York, NY
a small size early 20th century Heriz Karadja Rug
Details
rug no. j4479
size 3' x 4' 7" (91 x 140
Category
Early 20th Century Persian Chippendale Persian Rugs
Materials
Wool
Zabihi Collection Blue Persian Heriz Karadja Accent Rug
Located in New York, NY
an early 20th-century Persian Heriz accent rug in blues and apricot
Details
rug no. j3827
size 4' 5" x 6' (135 x 183 cm)
Category
Early 20th Century Persian Tribal Persian Rugs
Materials
Wool
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A Karadja Carpet
Located in New York, NY
The central polychrome geometric medallion on the madder field flanked by ivory spandrels is within a midnight blue rosette and serrated leaf border.
Category
Early 20th Century Persian Rugs
A Karadja Carpet
Located in New York, NY
With a madder field filled with polychrome geometric medallions flanked by a midnight blue floral border.
Category
Early 20th Century Persian Rugs
Antique Karadja Heriz Carpet with Camel Corners
Located in Berlin, DE
Antique Karadja Heriz carpet dating from circa 1910 with all-natural colors, mid-blue border, camel
Category
Early 20th Century Persian Rugs
Materials
Wool
Antique Early 20th Century Persian Karadja Rug
Located in New York, NY
Antique Karadja rug. Contact Dealer.
Category
Early 20th Century Persian Persian Rugs
Materials
Wool
Antique Karadja Carpet
Located in St. Albans, GB
A wonderful antique Heriz carpet, hand woven circa 1900 with a large geometrical medallion on a
Category
Antique Early 1900s Persian Rugs
Materials
Wool
Rustic Geometric Antique Persian Heriz Karadja Carpet, Early 20th Century
Located in New York, NY
A room size hard to size found Persian antique Persian Heriz Karadja weave all-over design rug
Category
Early 20th Century Persian Rustic Persian Rugs
Materials
Wool
Karadja Rug
Located in New York, NY
Example of a well-known type with vibrant colors and great tribal design.
Category
Early 20th Century Persian More Carpets
Materials
Wool, Cotton
Heriz Karadja Runner
Located in New York, NY
. The Type B Karadja are mostly single wefted carpets which typically come in lighter colors. In older
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Early 20th Century Persian Rugs
Antique Karadja Rug
Located in New York, NY
Antique Karadja rug. One of the best rugs of its type we've ever seen.
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Antique 19th Century Persian More Carpets
Materials
Wool, Cotton
Vintage Karadja Runner
Located in Chicago, IL
A wonderful vintage Persian Karadja runner with multiple large stylized floral medallions woven
Category
Mid-20th Century Persian Tribal Persian Rugs
Materials
Wool
Antique Karadja Rug
Located in St. Albans, GB
A beautiful antique Karadja rug, handwoven circa 1910 with a geometrical 3 medallion design on a
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Vintage 1910s Persian Rugs
Materials
Wool
Antique Karadja Rug
Located in St. Albans, GB
A lovely antique Karadja rug, hand woven circa 1900 with a geometrical 3 medallion design on a
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Antique Early 1900s Persian Rugs
Materials
Wool
Antique Karadja Heriz Rug
Located in New York, NY
Authentic antique Persian Heriz Karadja rug with an all-over geometric motif on a brick red ground.
Category
Vintage 1930s Persian Rustic Persian Rugs
Materials
Wool
Antique Heriz Karadja Runner
Located in New York, NY
A classic karadja heriz in a long runner you don't quite often find. Navy field with a terracotta
Category
Early 20th Century Persian Persian Rugs
Materials
Wool
Persian Antique Karadja Rug
Located in San Diego, CA
This piece is from Karadja a village from Northeast of Azerbaiyjan. A unique rug of three rows
Category
Vintage 1930s Persian Persian Rugs
Materials
Wool, Cotton
Antique Persian Heriz Karadja Rug
Located in New York, NY
Bold high contrast Persian Heriz Karadja rug from the early 20th century.
Category
Vintage 1920s Persian Serapi Persian Rugs
Materials
Wool
Antique Persian Heriz Karadja Rug
Located in New York, NY
Classic Persian Heriz Karadja weave rug in navy blues, green, and terracotas.
Category
20th Century Persian Serapi Persian Rugs
Materials
Wool
Narrow Persian Heriz Karadja Runner
Located in New York, NY
A narrow Persian Heriz Karadja runner from the 2nd quarter of the 20th century.
Measures: 1'9” x
Category
20th Century Persian Tribal Persian Rugs
Materials
Wool
Antique Persian Heriz Karadja Rug
Located in New York, NY
Colorful Persian Heriz Karadja throw rug.
The best antique Heriz carpets are found in their
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20th Century Persian Heriz Serapi Persian Rugs
Materials
Wool
Mid-20th Century Karadja Runner
Located in Chicago, IL
A wonderful mid-20th century Persian Karadja runner with several stylized floral medallions woven
Category
Mid-20th Century Persian Tribal Persian Rugs
Materials
Wool
Mid-20th Century Karadja Runner
Located in Chicago, IL
A wonderful mid-20th century Persian Karadja runner with three stylized floral medallions woven in
Category
Mid-20th Century Persian Tribal Persian Rugs
Materials
Wool
Early 20th Century Karadja Runner
Located in Chicago, IL
A wonderful early 20th century Persian Karadja runner with several stylized floral medallions woven
Category
Early 20th Century Persian Tribal Persian Rugs
Materials
Wool
Early 20th Century Karadja Runner
Located in Chicago, IL
A wonderful early 20th century Persian Karadja runner with several stylized floral medallions woven
Category
Mid-20th Century Persian Mid-Century Modern Persian Rugs
Materials
Wool
Mid-20th Century Karadja Runner
Located in Chicago, IL
A wonderful mid-20th century Persian Karadja runner with multiple stylized floral medallions woven
Category
Mid-20th Century Persian Heriz Serapi Persian Rugs
Materials
Wool
Mid-20th Century Karadja Runner
Located in Chicago, IL
A wonderful mid-20th century Persian Karadja runner with several stylized floral medallions woven
Category
Mid-20th Century Persian Tribal Persian Rugs
Materials
Wool
Mid-20th Century Karadja Runner
Located in Chicago, IL
A wonderful mid-20th century Persian Karadja runner with several stylized floral medallions woven
Category
Mid-20th Century Persian Tribal Persian Rugs
Materials
Wool
Mid-20th Century Karadja Runner
Located in Chicago, IL
A wonderful mid-20th century Persian Karadja runner with several stylized floral medallions woven
Category
Mid-20th Century Persian Mid-Century Modern Persian Rugs
Materials
Wool
Mid-20th Century Karadja Runner
Located in Chicago, IL
A wonderful mid-20th century Persian Karadja runner with several stylized floral medallions woven
Category
Mid-20th Century Persian Tribal Persian Rugs
Materials
Wool
Mid-20th Century Karadja Runner
Located in Chicago, IL
A wonderful mid-20th century Persian Karadja runner with several stylized floral medallions woven
Category
Mid-20th Century Persian Mid-Century Modern Persian Rugs
Materials
Wool
Persian Heriz Karajeh Karadja Rug
Located in New York, NY
Produced in the Karajeh (also know as Karadja), a small village near Tabriz these rugs are
Category
Early 20th Century Persian Heriz Serapi Persian Rugs
Materials
Wool
Blue Persian Heriz Karadja Rug
Located in New York, NY
Square size Persian heriz rug with an ocean blue field and camel border.
Heriz carpets are
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20th Century Persian Heriz Serapi Persian Rugs
Materials
Wool
Heriz Karadja Shabby Chic Rug
Located in New York, NY
Perfectly textured Persian Heriz rug.
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Early 20th Century Persian Heriz Serapi Persian Rugs
Materials
Wool
Antique Blue Persian Heriz Karadja Runner
Located in New York, NY
Colorful antique Persian Heriz Karadja runner featuring a navy blue field.
Category
Vintage 1920s Persian Tudor Persian Rugs
Materials
Wool
Antique Navy Blue Karadja Heriz Rug
Located in New York, NY
Colorful antique Persian Heriz Karadja rug with an all -over geometric motif on a navy blue ground.
Category
Vintage 1930s Persian Rustic Persian Rugs
Materials
Wool
Early 20th Century Persian Karadja Rug
Located in Chicago, IL
An early 20th century Persian Karadja rug with several large-scale stylized floral patterned
Category
Vintage 1930s Persian Tribal Persian Rugs
Materials
Wool
Antique Karadja Rug 1.18m x 0.75m
Located in St. Albans, GB
A lovely small antique Karadja rug, handwoven circa 1920 with a geometrical 3 medallion design on a
Category
Vintage 1920s Persian Rugs
Materials
Wool
Antique Karadja Rug 1.97m x 1.36m
Located in St. Albans, GB
A beautiful antique Karadja rug, handwoven circa 1910 with a geometrical 3 medallion design on a
Category
Vintage 1910s Persian Rugs
Materials
Wool
Antique Karadja Rug 1.43m x 0.93m
Located in St. Albans, GB
A beautiful antique Karadja rug, handwoven circa 1920 with a geometrical 3 medallion design on a
Category
Vintage 1920s Persian Rugs
Materials
Wool
Antique Karadja Rug 1.48m x 1.00m
Located in St. Albans, GB
A lovely antique Karadja rug, handwoven circa 1920 with a geometrical 3 medallion design on a rich
Category
Vintage 1920s Persian Rugs
Materials
Wool
Antique Blue Persian Heriz Square Karadja Rug
Located in New York, NY
Rare size colorful antique Persian Heriz Karadja rug.
Category
Vintage 1920s Persian Tudor Persian Rugs
Materials
Wool
Eclectic Persian Heriz Scatter Karadja Weave Rug
Located in New York, NY
Eclectic Persian Heriz throw rug.
Category
Early 20th Century Persian American Colonial Persian Rugs
Materials
Wool
Vintage Persian Karadja Heriz Runner with Tribal Design
Located in Rio Vista, CA
Distinctive vintage Persian tribal design Karadja Heriz runner rug featuring nine medallions
Category
20th Century Persian Persian Rugs
Materials
Wool
Sky Blue Persian Heriz Karadja Accent, Early 20th Century
Located in New York, NY
A high quality early 20th century northwest Persian Heriz Karadja accent size rug . A sky blue
Category
Early 20th Century Persian Tribal Persian Rugs
Materials
Wool
Neutral Vintage Persian Karadja Narrow Khaki Blue Color 20th Century Runner
Located in New York, NY
Narrow one of a kind Persian runner in khaki and blue with a classic traditional geometric design, circa 1940'
Measures: 2' x 5'.
Category
20th Century Persian Mid-Century Modern Persian Rugs
Materials
Wool
Vintage Persian Karadja Runner
Located in Chicago, IL
A beautiful vintage Persian Karadja runner with several stylized floral medallions amidst a field
Category
Mid-20th Century Persian Persian Rugs
Materials
Wool
Narrow Persian Heriz Karadja Runner
Located in New York, NY
A narrow Persian Heriz Karadja runner from the 2nd quarter of the 20th century.
Measures: 2'4” x
Category
20th Century Persian Tribal Persian Rugs
Materials
Wool
Mid-20th Century Karadja Runner
Located in Chicago, IL
A wonderful mid-20th century Persian Karadja runner with several stylized floral medallions woven
Category
Mid-20th Century Persian Mid-Century Modern Persian Rugs
Materials
Wool
Mid-20th Century Karadja Runner
Located in Chicago, IL
A wonderful mid-20th century Persian Karadja runner with several stylized floral medallions woven
Category
Mid-20th Century Persian Tribal Persian Rugs
Materials
Wool
Early 20th Century Karadja Runner
Located in Chicago, IL
A wonderful early 20th century Persian Karadja runner with several stylized floral medallions woven
Category
Early 20th Century Persian Tribal Persian Rugs
Materials
Wool
Mid-20th Century Karadja Runner
Located in Chicago, IL
A wonderful mid-20th century Persian Karadja runner with several stylized floral medallions woven
Category
Mid-20th Century Persian Heriz Serapi Persian Rugs
Materials
Wool
Mid-20th Century Karadja Runner
Located in Chicago, IL
A wonderful mid-20th century Persian Karadja runner with multiple stylized floral medallions woven
Category
Mid-20th Century Persian Tribal Persian Rugs
Materials
Wool
Mid-20th Century Karadja Runner
Located in Chicago, IL
A wonderful mid-20th century Persian Karadja runner with several stylized floral medallions woven
Category
Mid-20th Century Persian Tribal Persian Rugs
Materials
Wool
Early 20th Century Karadja Runner
Located in Chicago, IL
A wonderful early 20th century Persian Karadja runner with several stylized floral medallions woven
Category
Early 20th Century Persian Tribal Persian Rugs
Materials
Wool
Mid-20th Century Karadja Runner
Located in Chicago, IL
A wonderful 20th century Persian Karadja runner with several stylized floral medallions woven in
Category
Mid-20th Century Persian Tribal Persian Rugs
Materials
Wool
Early 20th Century Karadja Runner
Located in Chicago, IL
A wonderful early 20th century Persian Karadja runner with several stylized floral medallions woven
Category
Early 20th Century Persian Tribal Persian Rugs
Materials
Wool
Early 20th Century Karadja Runner
Located in Chicago, IL
A wonderful early 20th century Persian Karadja runner with several stylized floral medallions woven
Category
Early 20th Century Persian Tribal Persian Rugs
Materials
Wool
Mid-20th Century Karadja Runner
Located in Chicago, IL
A wonderful mid-20th century Persian Karadja runner with several stylized floral medallions woven
Category
Mid-20th Century Persian Tribal Persian Rugs
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Wool
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Karadja Carpet For Sale on 1stDibs
Choose from an assortment of styles, material and more with respect to the karadja carpet you’re looking for at 1stDibs. Each karadja carpet for sale was constructed with extraordinary care, often using fabric, wool and cotton. Whether you’re looking for an older or newer karadja carpet, there are earlier versions available from the 19th Century and newer variations made as recently as the 20th Century. When you’re browsing for the right karadja carpet, those designed in Mid-Century Modern styles are of considerable interest.
How Much is a Karadja Carpet?
A karadja carpet can differ in price owing to various characteristics — the average selling price 1stDibs is $2,450, while the lowest priced sells for $750 and the highest can go for as much as $17,750.
Finding the Right Persian-rugs for You
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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Antique Kimono Fabric
Antique King Headboards Wood
Antique Kitchen Range
Antique Kutani Marks
Antique Lead Garden Urn
Antique Limoges Patterns
Antique Lowestoft Porcelain
Antique Mahogany Cake Stand
Antique Mahogany Hutch
Antique Majolica Figure
Antique Metal Dinner Plates
Antique Metal Garden Arches