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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
Wool
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 ...
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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 will write this soon, but if you love worn jeans, exposed brick, natural knots in...
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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
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
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
Wool
Vintage Persian Heriz Karaja Runner with Art Deco Tribal Style
Located in Dallas, TX
60214 Vintage Persian Heriz Karaja Runner with Art Deco Tribal Style 02'04 x 14'06.
Wool
Vintage Narrow Persian Karaja Runner, c. 1950's
Located in Milwaukee, WI
Beautiful Vintage Narrow Persian Karaja Runner 25 x 92 About: Gorgeous piece with amazing size and charm!
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. ...
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Antique Persian Heriz Karaja Runner with Modern Art Deco Tribal Style
Located in Dallas, TX
77053 Antique Persian Heriz Karaja Runner with Modern Art Deco Tribal Style, Extra-Long Hallway Runner 03'03 x 17'03.
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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...
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Amazing Antique Karaja Runner
Located in Evanston, IL
Karajah, Heriz, Serapi, Bakshaish. Karaja and Serapi or Bakshaish all are villages in the district of Heriz north west Persia. Since mid-19th century rugs from these area imported to...
Wool
Antique Karaja Runner 3.20m x 0.84m
Located in St. Albans, GB
A beautiful antique Karadja runner, handwoven circa 1920. This runner features a traditional geometrical design on a rich terracotta field and attractive camel border. Some fabulous ...
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Antique Persian Heriz, Serapi, Karaja Runner, 2'9" x 17'
Located in Evanston, IL
Great size color condition and quality. Natural-dyed wool Persian Karaja rug handmade in or near the village of Qaraajeh (Karaja), in the Qareh Daagh (Karadagh) region of Iran just s...
Wool
Vintage Persian Heriz Karaja Runner, Short Hallway Tribal Style Runner
Located in Dallas, TX
76897 Vintage Persian Karaja Heriz Rug with Modern Tribal Style 02'00 x 05'01. Full of tiny details and a bold expressive design combined with lively colors and tribal style, this ha...
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W 123.6 in L 38.4 in
Antique Karaja Runner Meets Karabagh Weave with Pastel & Jewel Tones, c.1920's
Located in Milwaukee, WI
Rare Collector's runner - Antique Karaja meets Karabagh with Pastel & Jewel Tones About: Choice piece; one of our best runners to ever grace our eyes and collection - Jewel & Pas...
Vintage Persian Karaja Heriz Runner, Tribal Style Hallway Runner
Located in Dallas, TX
60252 Vintage Persian Karaja Heriz Runner, Tribal Style Hallway Runner 03'01 x 14'07.
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/Heriz/Serapi Karadagh Runner
Located in Evanston, IL
Karaja or Karadagh rugs made in Karaja and Ahmedabad.
Wool
Antique Persian Heriz, Karaja, Serapi Runner
Located in Evanston, IL
Karaja, Heriz, Serapi, Bakshaish. Karaja and Serapi or Bakshaish all are villages in the district of Heriz north west Persia. Since mid-19th century rugs from these area imported to ...
Wool
Antique Persian Karaja Heriz Runner, Tribal Style Hallway Runner
Located in Dallas, TX
77062 Antique Persian Karaja Heriz Runner with Tribal Style, Hallway Runner 03'00 x 09'10.
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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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
Antique Persian Karaja/Heriz Runner, c-1920's
Located in Evanston, IL
Antique Handmade Persian Karaja/Heriz runner, c-1920's 2'10 x 10'3", Geometric pattern with many medallions in multi colors and rusty red background color, this runner is in good con...
Wool
Antique Persian Karaja/ Heriz Runner, 2'9" x 10'.
Located in Evanston, IL
Beautiful combination of the tan color border and the red multi field colors with a spectacular design. Heriz rugs are Persian rugs from the area of Heriz, East Azerbaijan in Northwe...
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"
Wool
Antique Persian Rust Orange Ivory Brown Tribal Karaja Narrow Runner
Located in New York, NY
This lovely runner measures 2.3 x 8 ft and is from 1960s.
Wool
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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W 48 in L 150 in
Vintage Persian Karaja Heriz Hallway Runner with Mid-Century Modern Tribal Style
Located in Dallas, TX
60197, vintage Persian Karaja Heriz hallway runner with Mid-Century Modern Tribal style.
Wool
The Sentinel Path: A Vintage Persian Karaja Heriz Masterpiece of Tribal Power
Located in Dallas, TX
61438 Vintage Persian Heriz Rug Runner, 02'04 x 06'04. Woven in the storied weaving villages of northwest Persia, this hand knotted wool vintage Karaja Heriz runner embodies authorit...
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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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