$3,196Sale Price|20% Off
Antique Persian Heriz Karaja Oriental Rug, Small Size, W/ Multiple Medallions
Located in New York, NY
Antique Persian Heriz Karaja Oriental rug, in small size An antique Persian Heriz Karaja
Wool
$1,916Sale Price|20% Off
Antique Persian Heriz Karaja Oriental Rug, Small Size, W/ Multiple Medallions
Located in New York, NY
Antique Persian Heriz Karaja Oriental rug, in small size An antique Persian Heriz Karaja
Wool
$4,720Sale Price|20% Off
Vintage Persian Karaja Heriz Gallery Rug, Wide Hallway Runner Tribal Style
Located in Dallas, TX
76004 Vintage Persian Karaja Heriz Gallery Rug, Wide Hallway Runner Tribal Style. With timeless
Wool
The Midnight Medallion: An Antique Persian Karaja Heriz Rug of Tribal Majesty
Located in Dallas, TX
61242 Antique Persian Karaja Heriz Rug, 03'11 x 05'04. A masterwork of tribal artistry and
Wool
Antique Persian Heriz Karaja Oriental Rug, in Small size, Red Field & Geometric
Located in New York, NY
An antique Persian Heriz Karaja oriental rug, size 4'4 x 3'7, circa 1920. This handsome handwoven
Wool
1950's Persian Heriz Carpet with Modern Traditional Style
Located in Dallas, TX
78968 Vintage Persian Karaja Heriz Rug, 03'09 x 04'07. This captivating hand-knotted wool vintage
Wool
Antique Karaja Heriz Serapi Area Rug 9.7 x 11.8 ft circa 1930-1940
Located in New York, NY
Antique Karaja (Black Mountain) rugs are woven in Iran near the Caucasian border and therefore
Wool
Antique Red Green Navy Blue Tribal Persian Karaja Runner Rug c. 1900-1910
Located in New York, NY
Antique Karaja (Black Mountain) rugs are woven in Iran near the Caucasian border and therefore
Wool
$2,595Sale Price|20% Off
Antique Persian Heriz Karaja Oriental Rug, in Small Square Size with Jewel Tones
Located in New York, NY
An antique Persian Heriz Karaja oriental rug, circa 1920, size 4'2 x 3'7. This handsome hand
Wool
Antique Karaja Runner Of Traditional Design, Circa 1900
Located in Moreton-In-Marsh, GB
Antique Karaja runner of traditional Karaja design Circa 1900 The runner has excellent rich
$2,548Sale Price|20% Off
Antique Persian Karaja Heriz Runner, Tribal Style Hallway Runner
Located in Dallas, TX
72591 Antique Persian Karaja Heriz Runner, Tribal Style Hallway Runner. This hand knotted wool
Wool
$2,780Sale Price|20% Off
Vintage Persian Heriz Karaja Runner with Bungalow Craftsman Style
Located in Dallas, TX
60241 Vintage Persian Heriz Karaja Runner with Bungalow Craftsman Style. With a warm, neutral color
Wool
Character-Rich Vintage Persian Karaja Runner, c. 1930-40's
Located in Milwaukee, WI
Wonderful Character-Rich Vintage Persian Karaja Runner Earthy Rust & Unique Camel Border About: I
Wool
The Crimson Axis: An Antique Persian Karaja Heriz Masterpiece of Prestige
Located in Dallas, TX
Karaja Heriz rug commands attention with an authority that only true architectural weaving can achieve
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
Wool
$1,200Sale Price|20% Off
The Guardian Axis: A Vintage Persian Karaja Heriz Masterpiece of Symbolic Power
Located in Dallas, TX
60331 Vintage Persian Karaja Heriz Rug, 03'04 x 04'11. This hand knotted wool vintage Persian
Wool
The Caravan Axis: A Vintage Persian Karaja Heriz Masterpiece of Tribal Continuum
Located in Dallas, TX
61220 Vintage Persian Heriz Rug, 02'08 x 21'07. The Caravan Axis: A Vintage Persian Karaja Heriz
Wool
Vintage Persian Heriz Rug
Located in Dallas, TX
53873 Vintage Persian Karaja Heriz Rug Runner, 03'02 x 14'04. Persian Karaja Heriz rugs are
Wool
Vintage Persian Heriz Rug
Located in Dallas, TX
53872 Vintage Persian Karaja Heriz Rug Runner, 03'04 x 16'05. Persian Karaja Heriz rugs are
Wool
Vintage Heriz Rug 4'6'' x 5'9''
Located in New York, NY
Vintage Heriz rug 4.6'' x 5.9''. Karaja village is located in the NW Persian Heriz weaving district
Wool, Cotton
Antique Persian Karajeh Heriz Serapi Rug c. 1920s 3.3 x 4.8 ft
Located in New York, NY
Antique Karaja (Black Mountain) rugs are woven in Iran near the Caucasian border and therefore
Wool
Heriz Rug Hand Knotted Low Wool Pile Vintage Look Djoharian Collection
By djoharian-design
Located in Lohr, Bavaria, DE
Karaja, Gerawan, Shirvan and Serapi rugs. Origin: India Pile material: Fine hand-spun wool, excellent
Wool
Djoharian Collection Heriz-Serapi Style Rug with Medallion 6.6 x 9.5 ft
By djoharian-design
Located in Lohr, Bavaria, DE
Heriz Rug room size area Serapi carpet What is a Heriz rug? Heriz rugs are named after the town
Wool
$1,999Sale Price|20% Off
The Aristocratic Crimson Legacy: An Antique Persian Heriz Rug of Tribal Grandeur
Located in Dallas, TX
73317 Antique Persian Karaja Heriz Rug, 02'10 x 03'10. A testament to the enduring prestige of
Wool
$1,119Sale Price / item|20% Off
1910's Persian Heriz Carpet with Modern Traditional Style
Located in Dallas, TX
72988 Distressed Antique Persian Karaja Heriz Rug, 04'08 x 05'10. This hand-knotted wool distressed
Wool
1910's Persian Heriz Carpet with Modern Traditional Style
Located in Dallas, TX
77067 antique Persian Karaja Heriz rug with Tribal style, Study or Home Office rug. This hand
Wool
Unavailable|$12,000
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
Unavailable|$1,650
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
Wool, Cotton
Unavailable|$6,211
Antique Karaja Runner
Located in Crondall, Surrey
Wonderful royal blue background on this excellent condition antique Karaja runner, Persia. Warm
Wool
Unavailable|$3,850
Early 20th Century Antique Persian Karaja Runner Rug
Located in Louisville, KY
An antique Persian Karaja runner rug, circa 1920.
Wool
Unavailable|$39,500
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
Wool
Antique Persian Karaja, Heriz, Geometric Design, Rust Field, Wool, 3x5, 1915
Located in Williamsburg, VA
This is a great example of a scatter sized Persian Karaja also known as a Heriz or Serapi. Karaja
Wool
Unavailable|$3,850
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
Wool
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
Wool
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
Wool
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
Wool
Antique Persian Karaja, Geometric Design, Navy and Rust, Wool, 4-4x6, 1910
Located in Williamsburg, VA
This is a handsome antique Persian Karaja. These rugs also known as an antique Heriz or Serapi
Wool
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
Wool
Sold|$975
Vintage Karaja Rug
Located in Chicago, IL
A wonderful and bold vintage Karaja rug with three large stylized floral medallions woven in
Wool
Sold|$3,950
Persian Karaja Rug
Located in Evanston, IL
Persian Karaja rug, circa 1920, measuring 5' x 6'4". Vegetable dyed wool with terracotta back
Wool
Sold|$4,140
Antique Karaja Rug
Located in Moreton-In-Marsh, GB
Antique Karaja rug of traditional design with three medallions and a classic Karaja border. The
Sold|$1,550
Stunting Antique Karaja Rug
Located in Evanston, IL
used in these rugs are 100% natural. Karaja rugs have very unique patterns that are different from the
Wool
Sold|$2,691
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
Wool
Sold|$50,000
Persian Karaja Rug
Located in Dublin, NH
This is an exceptionally well-spaced Karaja woven in northwest Persia about one hundred twenty
Indigo & Avocado Antique Karaja Rug, c. 1920's
Located in Milwaukee, WI
Moody Indigo & Avocado Antique Karaja Super Fine Weave About: Stop it - this is amazing; super
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. Iranian province of
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
Wool
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
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
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
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
Wool
Sold|$2,450
Fine Karaja, Serapi Rug
Located in Evanston, IL
mid-19th century rugs from these area imported to US and European market. This Karaja rug like many
Sold|$799
Antique Persian Karaja Heriz Rug
Located in Evanston, IL
used in these rugs are 100% natural. Karaja rugs have very unique patterns that are different from the
Wool
Sold|$1,799
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
Wool
Sold|$2,950
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
Wool
Sold|$2,450
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
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"). A finely
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.
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