Kashan Pictorial Rug, c. 1960
Located in San Francisco, CA
Kashan Pictorial Rug, c. 1960 Additional Information: Dimensions: 4'5" W x 6'11" L Origin: Persia
20th Century Persian Persian Rugs
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Kashan Pictorial Rug, c. 1960
Located in San Francisco, CA
Kashan Pictorial Rug, c. 1960 Additional Information: Dimensions: 4'5" W x 6'11" L Origin: Persia
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Antique Persian Silk Kashan Pictorial Rug, circa 1900
Located in Secaucus, NJ
Antique Persian Silk Kashan, circa 1900. Finely woven in luxurious silk with the main ivory field
Silk
Handmade Antique Persian Kashan Pictorial Rug 4.1' x 7.2, 1920s - 2B87
Located in Bordeaux, FR
This rare and captivating antique Persian Kashan rug, hand-knotted in the 1920s, is a remarkable
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$9,600Sale Price|20% Off
W 24 in L 36 in
Late 19th Century Persian Mohtasham Kashan Carpet with Traditional Style
Located in Dallas, TX
77162 Antique Persian Mohtasham Kashan Pictorial Rug, 02'00 x 03'00. Signed by the esteemed master
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1920's Persian Kashan Pictorial Carpet, Poetry from Abbas Foroughi Bastami
Located in Dallas, TX
77017 Antique Persian Kashan Pictorial Rug, 02'11 x 03'11. Woven with spiritual longing and lyrical
Wool
Vintage Persian Kashan Rug, Wool Pile, Vase Pattern, 1930s
Located in Barrington, IL
A unique and exquisitely detailed vintage Persian Kashan pictorial rug, featuring a finely rendered
Wool, Cotton
$4,368Sale Price|20% Off
W 53 in L 86 in
1920's Antique Kashan Carpet with Modern Style, Noble Kings Shahnameh
Located in Dallas, TX
79131 Antique Persian Kashan Pictorial Rug, 04'05 x 07'02. This hand-knotted wool antique Persian
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Knotted Pictorial Design Kashan Antique Persian Rug 1'10" x 2'4"
Located in New York, NY
An Unusually Finely Woven / Knotted Pictorial Design Kashan Antique Persian Rug That Depicts A
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$4,550
W 47 in L 59 in
Antique Persian Kashan rug with Pictorial and Floral Patterns, from Rug & Kilim
Located in Long Island City, NY
Hand-knotted in wool, this 4x5 antique Persian Kashan rug features a rare design with floral
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Rugs On Net Fine Colorful Mid 20th Century Signed Pictorial Persian Kashan Rug
Located in New York, NY
1940s Persian Pictorial Kashan "Mashahir" Carpet ( 4'4" x 7 ' - 132 x 213 ) Antique Kashan Small
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$4,160Sale Price|20% Off
W 25.2 in L 33.6 in
Antique Persian Pictorial Mohtasham Kashan Rug 2'1" x 2’8”
Located in New York, NY
Antique Persian Pictorial Mohtasham Kashan Rug 2'1" x 2’8”. The Revival Period rugs woven by two
Wool, Cotton
Mid-20th Century Handmade Persian Kashan Pictorial Throw Rug
Located in New York, NY
A vintage Persian Kashan pictorial throw rug handmade during the mid-20th century. Measures: 3
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Mid-20th Century Handmade Persian Kashan Pictorial Accent Rug, circa 1940
Located in New York, NY
A vintage Persian Kashan pictorial accent rug handmade during the mid-20th century. Measures: 4
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Zabihi Collection Antique Kashan Persian Pictorial Swan Mat
Located in New York, NY
An authentic 20th century Persian pictorial rug with 2 loving swans. 1'9'' x 2'1''
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Vintage Persian Pictorial Rug
Located in New York, NY
Mid-Century Persian pictorial.
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Zabihi Collection Celadon Green Very Fine Persian Pictorial Pigeon Kashan Mat
Located in New York, NY
A fine quality mat size Persian Kashan Pigeon Pictorial rug from the late 19th century. Measures
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Antique Karabakh Pictorial Rug, King & Court Persian Tableau Carpet
Located in Dallas, TX
21697 Antique Persian Karabagh Pictorial Rug of the King and Court 04'09 x 06'04. Persian Karabakh
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Zabihi Collection Mid 20th Century Cotton Persian Pictorial Rooster Bird Rug
Located in New York, NY
a mid-20th-century vibrant color Cotton Persian Kashan Pictorial Rooster Rug Details rug no. j4659
Wool, Cotton
Vintage Persian Mashhad Pictorial Carpet
Located in Dallas, TX
75169 Vintage Persian Mashhad Pictorial Rug, 01'06 x 01'10. Unveil the captivating allure of
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Vintage Persian Pictorial Rug Queen of Persia 1’8” x 2’3”
Located in New York, NY
Fine Persian Pictorial Kashan Queen of Persia Rug 1’8” x 2’3”. Central Persian city known for
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$3,248Sale Price|20% Off
W 43 in L 61 in
The Verdant Whimsy: A Persian Kashan Masterpiece of Aristocratic Fantasy
Located in Dallas, TX
61410 Vintage Persian Pictorial Kashan Rug, 03'07 x 05'01. This enchanting hand-knotted wool
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Prophet Baby Moses Persian Kashan Pictorial Wool Rug
Located in New York, NY
One-of-a-kind vintage Persian Kashan Pictorial rug from the mid-20th century depicting Baby Moses
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Pictorial Mohtasham Kashan Persian Rug Lumbar Pillow
Located in New York, NY
Lumbar size pillow made from a 19th century fine Mohtasham Kashan rug.
Wool, Cotton, Foam
Persian Kashan Antique Silk Pictorial Rug, Framed
Located in Astoria, NY
Persian Kashan antique silk pictorial rug, early 20th century, a flowering vase next to a tree with
Silk
Antique Rug Persian Mohtasham Kashan Pictorial Hand Knotted Circa 1910
Located in New York, NY
Antique Persian Pictorial Mohtasham Kashan Signed ( pair available) Antique Persian Mohtashem
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Pictorial Mohtasham Kashan Rug Pillows, Set of 2
Located in New York, NY
Set of pillows made from a mid 19th century Persian Pictorial Mohtasham Kashan wool rug
Wool, Cotton, Foam
Artistic Small Size Antique Persian Pictorial Kashan Animal Rug 1'7" x 2'9"
Located in New York, NY
Beautifully Artistic Small Size Antique Persian Pictorial Kashan Animal Rug, Country of Origin
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Antique Persian Mohtasham Kashan Pictorial, circa 1910
Located in New York, NY
Antique Persian Mohtasham Kashan Pictorial, circa 1910 Pair available Design: Pictorial Size: 4'4
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Pair of Pictorial Antique Kashan Rugs. Size: 1 ft 8 in x 2 ft 10
Located in New York, NY
Pair of Pictorial Antique Kashan Rugs, Country of Origin: Persia, Circa Date: Early 20th Century
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Early 20th Century Cream/Blue Pictorial Persian Kashan Carpet
Located in Norwalk, CT
Early 20th century Persian Kashan carpet with a cream field, rust and blue accents and animal motif
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Vintage Persian Kashan Area Rug in Vase Pattern
Located in Barrington, IL
Vintage Persian Kashan pictorial area rug in a vase pattern in red, blue, ivory, green, and navy
Wool, Cotton
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W 143 in L 220 in
Indo-Tabriz Pictorial Carpet in the Style of the Persian Silk Vienna Hunting Rug
Located in New York, NY
A vintage Indo-Tabriz pictorial carpet handmade during the mid-20th century in the style of the
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Vintage Persian Kashan Pictorial Rug with IATA, Kashan Wall Hanging Tapestry
Located in Dallas, TX
76971 Vintage Persian Kashan Pictorial rug with IATA, Kashan Wall Hanging Tapestry. This hand
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Vintage Kashan Pictorial Landscape Scenery Rug
Located in New York, NY
One of a kind Vintage Kashan Pictorial rug from the mid-20th century.
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Zabihi Collection Early 20th century Kashan Pictorial Landscape Scenery Rug
Located in New York, NY
Finely Woven Botanical early 20th century Kashan Pictorial Rug. A brown Deer, 2 rabbits in a pretty
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Pictorial Persian Mohtasham Kashan Rug Pillow
Located in New York, NY
Pillow made from a 19th century Persian Mohtasham Kashan.
Extremely Fine Antique Persian Mohtasham Kashan Pictorial and Poetry Rug
Located in New York, NY
Extremely fine antique Persian Mohtasham Kashan pictorial and Poetry rug, hand knotted, circa 1890
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Antique Silk Persian Pictorial Kashan Rug. 4 ft 3 in x 6 ft 6 in
Located in New York, NY
Breathtaking Antique Silk Persian Pictorial Kashan Rug, Origin: Persia, Circa: 1900 - Size: 4 ft 3
Silk
Late 19th-Early 20th Century Mohtashem Kashan Pictorial Rug
Located in London, GB
This Mohtashem Kashan rug made of wool dates to the late 19th century or early 20th century. It is
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Late 19th Century Kashan Pictorial Mohtasham Carpet
Located in London, GB
Persian rugs. They are woven in workshops of the city of Kashan, in north central Iran. Kashan was a hub
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$4,720Sale Price|20% Off
W 39 in L 52 in
Antique Persian Kirman 'Kerman' Pictorial Rug, Persian Tapestry Wall Hanging
Located in Dallas, TX
77161, antique Persian Kirman (Kerman) pictorial rug. Wall hanging Persian tapestry. This late 19th century antique Persian Kirman pictorial rug depicts a group of men kneeling on a ...
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Legacy of a Dynasty: Late 19th Century Persian Mohtasham Silk Kashan Rug
Located in Dallas, TX
74220 Rare Late 29th Century Antique Persian Mohtashem Kashan Silk Rug, 06'06 x 10'06. Woven during the late 19th century by the celebrated Mohtasham atelier of Kashan, this sublime ...
Silk
Antique Persian Kerman Pictorial Rug. 2 ft 2 in x 2 ft 8 in
Located in New York, NY
Antique Persian Mashahir Kerman Pictorial Rug, Country of origin: Persia, Circa date: 1890. Size: 2 ft 2 in x 2 ft 8 in (0.66 m x 0.81 m)
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Hand Knotted Mohtasham Rug Depicts Ahmad Shah Qajar
Located in London, GB
Exquisite quality Mohtasham rug depicts ruler Ahmed shah Qajar
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Vintage Baluch Persian Rug with Rare Pictorial Pattern
Located in Long Island City, NY
This vintage 3x5 Persian rug is a rare mid-century Baluch tribal piece, hand-knotted in wool circa 1950-1960. This design enjoys a pictorial of former Shah Mohammed Reza Pahlavi o...
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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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