1940s Inspiring Navy Blue and Red Central Medallion Antique Kashan Rug
Located in New York, NY
1930s Kashan Carpet ( 10' 4'' x 14' - 315 x 425 cm ) A striking vintage blue and red Kashan, hand-knotted in wool around 1930.
Wool
Antique Sand Kashan Rug with Faint Allover Design
Located in New York, NY
ref C06871
Wool
Handmade Antique Persian Kashan Silk Rug 4.1' x 6.2, 1930s - 2B90
Located in Bordeaux, FR
A masterpiece of Persian weaving, this antique Kashan prayer rug, crafted entirely from lustrous, fine-knotted 100% silk, is an item of exceptional beauty and religious significance....
Silk
Very Fine and Detailed Antique Persian Kashan 10′ 6″ x 14′ 3″
Located in Winnetka, IL
In excellent condition, this Master Kashan is rare to find. Wonderful soft kork wool, balanced color combination, and extremely fine technique of weave. The high technique allows for...
Wool
Antique Persian Wool and Silk Prayer Design Kashan Oriental Rug
Located in Motley, MN
Antique Persian Wool and Silk Prayer Design Kashan Oriental Rug, 6 ft 8 in x 4 ft 6 in (2.03 m x 1.37 m). Circa 1930's Good full pile throughout. Sides and ends original. Fine Anti...
Wool, Silk
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W 118 in L 196 in
Antique Handwoven Palace Size Persian Kashan Oriental Carpet Rug 16.25 x 10 Feet
By Kashan
Located in Portland, OR
A fine handwoven Persian Kashan palace size carpet, 16.25' x 10', circa 1930.
Wool
Antique Persian Kashan Rug, c. 1930
Located in Dublin, NH
Antique Persian Kashan Rug, c. 1930 Additional information: Dimensions: 10'3" W x 16'4" L Origin: Persia Period: c. 1930 Rug ID: 22140
Wool
Fine Ivory Persian Kashan
Located in Evanston, IL
Great condition and quality Persian Kashan carpet, circa 1930. Amazing size and beautiful blue background with all-over floral design in multi colors.
Wool
Antique Persian Kashan
Located in Wembley, GB
Antique Persian Kashan are tightly knotted formal, richly continental and complement a tradition decor. Kashan carpets were closely woven using the cotton foundation with a Persian k...
Cotton, Wool
Persian Kashan Wool Mosque Prayer Rug, Signed in Farsi, circa 1930
Located in Big Flats, NY
Persian hand-knotted wool Kashan prayer rug features central mosque design, singed in Farsi, primarily orange, green and blues, circa 1930. Measures: 68" x 53.5".
Wool
Monumental Early 20th Century Kashan Rug
Located in Chicago, IL
A monumental early 20th century Indian Kashan rug with an all-over floral and vine pattern with multiple floral medallions, all woven in light and dark indigo, gold, and cream colore...
Wool
Unbelievable Early 20th Century Kashan Rug
Located in Chicago, IL
An unbelievable early 20th century Persian Kashan rug with a densely woven field of myriad flowers, leaves, and vines, all woven in crimson, indigo, gold, and cream colored vegetable...
Wool
Unbelievable Early 20th Century Antique Kashan Rug
Located in Chicago, IL
An unbelievable early 20th century Persian antique Kashan rug with an amazing and skillfully rendered pattern with a mirrored lacy scrolling vine and floral design, woven in crimson,...
Wool
Antique Persian Kashan Rug
Located in New York, NY
An antique Persian Kashan carpet from the first quarter of the 20th century.
Cotton, Wool
Tree-of-Life Kashan Rug
Located in Chicago, IL
A wonderful and whimsical early 20th century Persian Kashan rug depicting an all-over tree-of-life pattern with several beautifully rendered birds perches amidst leafy branches, and ...
Wool
Early 20th Century Kashan Rug
Located in Chicago, IL
A stunning early 20th century Persian Kashan rug with a mesmerizing densely woven pattern containing myriad flowers, leaves, and scrolling vines, woven in brilliant indigos, pinks, t...
Wool
Early 20th Century Persian Kashan Rug
Located in Chicago, IL
This early 20th-century Persian Kashan rug is a masterclass in precision and floral abundance. Its all-over design features a mesmerizing field of densely interwoven flowers and scro...
Wool
Mehraban Vintage Persian Kashan
Located in WEST HOLLYWOOD, CA
An excellent masterpiece of Kashan rug that features a penny-worth impact from its every design. At its core, majestically presents a detailed full bloom design. It is surrounded by ...
Wool
Antique Persian Kazvin Carpet, circa 1930s
Located in New York, NY
This solidly woven town carpet shows a well-rendered version of the classical "Vase carpet" pattern on an old ivory field of a vinery lattice supporting various types of petalpalmett...
Wool
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W 122 in L 157 in
Fine Antique Persian Kashan Rug, Allover Pink Field, Blue Borders & Red Accents
Located in New York, NY
The subdued pink field displays an allover pattern of flower sprays, rosette and blossom chains, in an "American Sarouk" style of the period. Straw, light blue and sienna details. Li...
Wool
Handmade Antique Persian Kashan Rug 1930s, 1C1066
Located in Bordeaux, FR
Introducing our remarkable Handmade Antique Persian Kashan Rug from the 1930s. This exquisite rug showcases a vibrant and busy design with a captivating floral motif, set against a b...
Wool
Handmade Antique Persian Kashan Rug 4.4' x 6.1' 1930s - 2K19
Located in Bordeaux, FR
An exquisite example of traditional Persian artistry, this handmade Kashan rug is a timeless piece from the 1930s. Renowned for their intricate and elegant designs, Kashan rugs are c...
Wool
Antique Hand-Knotted Persian Sarouk Room Size Rug, Circa 1930s
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous antique hand-knotted Persian Sarouk room size rug Circa 1930s Features beautiful traditional floral sprays and bouquets, with predominant colors in red, blue, and ivory....
Wool
Antique Hand-Knotted Kashan Persian Oriental Rug, circa 1930
Located in Big Flats, NY
Antique hand-knotted Kashan Persian oriental rug features allover design with central medallion on red ground with blue border and acanthus lined spandrels, circa 1930. Measures: ...
Wool
Wonderful Persian Kashan, Great Size
Located in Evanston, IL
Great condition and quality Persian Kashan carpet, c-1930. Amazing size and beautiful blue background with all over floral design in multi colors.
Wool
Incredible Early 20th Century Kashan Rug
Located in Chicago, IL
An incredible early 20th century Persian Kashan rug with a fantastic pattern of myriad potted plants and flowers woven in crimson, indigo, pink, pale green, cream, and gold on a dark...
Wool
Fantastic Early 20th Century Khorasan Rug
Located in Chicago, IL
A fantastic early 20th century Khorasan rug with a fantastic large-scale central stacked floral medallion each with their own distinct floral patterns woven in cranberry, light and d...
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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