A Kashan rug is a type of hand-knotted Persian floor covering. Most feature bordered medallion designs. The name comes from the city of Kashan, Iran, where artisans began creating the rugs in large quantities during the 17th century. Shop a selection of Kashan rugs on 1stDibs.

How do I identify a Kashan rug?

To identify a Kashan rug, examine the pattern. The hand-knotted rugs usually feature a floral motif with a round center medallion and intricate border. Because other floor coverings have similar motifs and many modern reproductions exist, consider enlisting the help of a licensed appraiser. You'll find a range of expertly vetted Kashan rugs on 1stDibs.

Kashan Pictorial Rug

Persian Miniatures

Bakhtiari Runner

Antique Persian Silk Kashan

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Antique Late 19th Century Persian Kashan Persian Rugs

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Wool

Antique Persian Mohtashem Kashan Pictorial Rug, King Ahmad Shah Qajar Tapestry

W 24 in L 36 in

Antique Persian Kashan Pictorial Rug, Dervish in a Garden Tapestry

Located in Dallas, TX

77017 Antique Persian Kashan Pictorial Rug, Dervish in a Garden Tapestry, Wall Hanging with Poetry

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Early 20th Century Persian Kashan Persian Rugs

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Wool

Antique Persian Kashan Pictorial Rug, Dervish in a Garden Tapestry

W 35 in L 47 in

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

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Early 20th Century Persian Persian Rugs

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Silk

Antique Persian Silk Kashan Pictorial Rug, circa 1900

W 49 in L 79 in

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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Mid-20th Century Persian Folk Art Persian Rugs

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Wool

Vintage Kashan Pictorial Landscape Scenery Rug

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W 25 in L 37 in

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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Early 20th Century Persian Folk Art Persian Rugs

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Wool

Zabihi Collection Early 20th century Kashan Pictorial Landscape Scenery Rug

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W 25 in L 34 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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Vintage 1920s Persian Kashan Persian Rugs

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Wool

Antique Persian Kashan rug with Pictorial and Floral Patterns, from Rug & Kilim

W 47 in L 59 in

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 Persian Folk Art Persian Rugs

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Wool

Mid-20th Century Handmade Persian Kashan Pictorial Throw Rug

W 43 in L 62 in

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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Mid-20th Century Persian Folk Art Persian Rugs

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Wool

Mid-20th Century Handmade Persian Kashan Pictorial Accent Rug, circa 1940

W 51 in L 81 in

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 Persian Kashan Persian Rugs

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Wool

Pair of Pictorial Antique Kashan Rugs. Size: 1 ft 8 in x 2 ft 10

W 19 in L 33 in

Ivory Antique Persian Pictorial Kashan Mint Condition Hand Knotted Pure Wool Rug

Located in Carlstadt, NJ

. This rug has been handcrafted for weeks in the traditional method that is used to make Exact Rug Size

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Vintage 1920s Persian Medieval More Carpets

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Wool

Ivory Antique Persian Pictorial Kashan Mint Condition Hand Knotted Pure Wool Rug

W 55 in L 79 in

Vintage Persian Pictorial Rug

Located in New York, NY

Mid-Century Persian pictorial.

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Vintage 1940s Persian Kashan Persian Rugs

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Wool

Vintage Persian Pictorial Rug

W 43 in L 62 in

1940s Persian Pictorial Kashan "Mashahir" Carpet ( 4'4" x 7 ' - 132 x 213 )

Located in New York, NY

1940s Persian Pictorial Kashan "Mashahir" Carpet ( 4'4" x 7 ' - 132 x 213 )

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Vintage 1940s Persian Kashan Persian Rugs

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Wool

1940s Persian Pictorial Kashan "Mashahir" Carpet ( 4'4" x 7 ' - 132 x 213 )

W 52 in L 84 in

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 Late 19th Century Persian Country Persian Rugs

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Wool

Zabihi Collection Celadon Green Very Fine Persian Pictorial Pigeon Kashan Mat

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W 21 in L 22 in

Pictorial Antique Persian Kermanshah Rug

Located in Evanston, IL

Kermanshah or Laver Kerman southeast Persia important pictorial rug. Depict with Qajar kingdom

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Antique Late 19th Century Persian Kirman Persian Rugs

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Wool

Pictorial Antique Persian Kermanshah Rug

W 23 in L 30 in

Mid-20th Century Handmade Persian Kashan Accent Rug

Located in New York, NY

A vintage Persian Kashan accent rug handmade during the mid-20th century. Measures: 3' 6" x 6' 4

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Mid-20th Century Persian Rustic Persian Rugs

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Wool

Mid-20th Century Handmade Persian Kashan Accent Rug

W 42 in L 76 in

Early 20th Century Persian Tabriz Pictorial Accent Rug

Located in New York, NY

An antique Persian Tabriz pictorial accent rug handmade during the early 20th century. Measures

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Early 20th Century Persian Folk Art Persian Rugs

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Wool

Early 20th Century Persian Tabriz Pictorial Accent Rug

W 54 in L 71 in

Early 20th Century Handmade Persian Malayer Pictorial Throw Rug

Located in New York, NY

An antique Persian Malayer pictorial throw rug handmade during the early 20th century. Measures

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Early 20th Century Persian Rustic Persian Rugs

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Wool

Early 20th Century Handmade Persian Malayer Pictorial Throw Rug

W 42 in L 57 in

Early 20th Century Handmade Persian Tabriz Pictorial Accent Rug

Located in New York, NY

An antique Persian Tabriz pictorial accent rug handmade during the early 20th century. Measures

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Early 20th Century Persian Folk Art Persian Rugs

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Wool

Early 20th Century Handmade Persian Tabriz Pictorial Accent Rug

W 54 in L 72 in

Early 20th Century Handmade Persian Kurd Pictorial Accent Rug

Located in New York, NY

An antique Persian Kurd pictorial accent rug handmade during the early 20th century. Measures: 4

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Early 20th Century Persian Rustic Persian Rugs

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Wool

Early 20th Century Handmade Persian Kurd Pictorial Accent Rug

W 50 in L 80 in

Mid-20th Century Handmade Persian Kurd Pictorial Lion Throw Rug

Located in New York, NY

A vintage Persian Kurd throw rug handmade during the mid-20th century with a folk pictorial

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Mid-20th Century Persian Folk Art Persian Rugs

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Wool

Mid-20th Century Handmade Persian Kurd Pictorial Lion Throw Rug

W 42 in L 57 in

Early 20th Century Handmade Persian Tabriz Hunting Scene Pictorial Accent Rug

Located in New York, NY

pictorial hunting scene design. Measures: 4' 5" x 5' 3" Persian Rugs & Carpets: Persia (Iran) is a

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Early 20th Century Persian Folk Art Persian Rugs

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Wool

Early 20th Century Handmade Persian Tabriz Hunting Scene Pictorial Accent Rug

W 53 in L 75 in

Zabihi Collection Antique Persian Kashan with Animal Border

Located in New York, NY

An enchanting early 20th century finely woven Persian Kashan rug with a bone colored field and navy

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Early 20th Century Persian Expressionist Persian Rugs

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Wool

Zabihi Collection Antique Persian Kashan with Animal Border

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W 51 in L 78 in

Blue Vintage Persian Souf Pictorial Kilim

Located in New York, NY

A mid-20th century Souf carpet woven somewhere in Central Iran. Souf rugs are very rare

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Mid-20th Century Persian Folk Art Persian Rugs

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Wool

Blue Vintage Persian Souf Pictorial Kilim

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W 20 in L 38 in

Zabihi Collection Vintage Persian Tabriz Pictorial Scene Carpet

Located in New York, NY

1930s Persian Tabriz rug with a pictorial scenery design rug no. j3838 size 10' x 12' 10" (305 x

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Early 20th Century Persian Tabriz Persian Rugs

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Wool

Zabihi Collection Vintage Persian Tabriz Pictorial Scene Carpet

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W 120 in L 154 in

Folksy Set of Pictorial Persian Souf Gabbeh Carpets

Located in New York, NY

. Kashan is traditionally the home of Souf rugs but we also see them from Qum. There are also tribal Soufs

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Late 20th Century Persian Folk Art Persian Rugs

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Wool

Folksy Set of Pictorial Persian Souf Gabbeh Carpets

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W 33 in L 46 in

Hand-Knotted Antique Persian Mohtashem Rug, Blue Floral Pattern by Rug & Kilim

Located in Long Island City, NY

Hand-knotted in wool circa 1890,1900, one of the finest antique Mohtashem Kashan rugs our principal

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Antique 1890s Persian Kashan Persian Rugs

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Wool

Hand-Knotted Antique Persian Mohtashem Rug, Blue Floral Pattern by Rug & Kilim

W 105 in L 134 in

Handmade Persian Malayer Throw Rug

Located in New York, NY

A new one-of-a-kind Persian Malayer throw rug handmade during the 21st century. Measures: 3' 6

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21st Century and Contemporary Persian Rustic Persian Rugs

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Wool

Handmade Persian Malayer Throw Rug

W 42 in L 63 in

Mid-20th Century Handmade Persian Malayer Accent Rug

Located in New York, NY

A vintage Persian Malayer accent rug handmade during the mid-20th century. Measures: 4' 0" x 5

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Mid-20th Century Persian Tribal Persian Rugs

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Wool

Mid-20th Century Handmade Persian Malayer Accent Rug

W 48 in L 70 in

Mid-20th Century Handmade Persian Kurd Throw Rug

Located in New York, NY

A vintage Persian Kurd throw rug handmade during the mid-20th century. Measures: 3' 7" x 5' 2

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Mid-20th Century Persian Modern Persian Rugs

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Wool

Mid-20th Century Handmade Persian Kurd Throw Rug

W 43 in L 62 in

Mid-20th Century Handmade Persian Gabbeh Throw Rug

Located in New York, NY

A vintage Persian Gabbeh throw rug handmade during the mid-20th century. Measures: 3' 2" x 4' 1

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Mid-20th Century Persian Modern Persian Rugs

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Wool

Mid-20th Century Handmade Persian Gabbeh Throw Rug

W 38 in L 49 in

Mid-20th Century Handmade Persian Gabbeh Accent Rug

Located in New York, NY

A vintage Persian Gabbeh accent rug handmade during the mid-20th century. Measures: 4' 2" x 6' 1

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Mid-20th Century Persian Tribal Persian Rugs

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Wool

Mid-20th Century Handmade Persian Gabbeh Accent Rug

W 50 in L 73 in

Mid-20th Century Handmade Persian Shiraz Throw Rug

Located in New York, NY

A vintage Persian Shiraz throw rug handmade during the mid-20th century in vivid tones. Measures

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Mid-20th Century Persian Tribal Persian Rugs

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Wool, Cotton

Mid-20th Century Handmade Persian Shiraz Throw Rug

W 20 in L 31 in

Mid-20th Century Handmade Persian Gabbeh Throw Rug

Located in New York, NY

A vintage Persian Gabbeh throw rug handmade during the mid-20th century. Measures: 1' 11" x 3' 9

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Mid-20th Century Persian Modern Persian Rugs

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Wool

Mid-20th Century Handmade Persian Gabbeh Throw Rug

W 23 in L 45 in

Mid-20th Century Handmade Persian Shiraz Throw Rug

Located in New York, NY

A vintage Persian Shiraz throw rug handmade during the mid-20th century. Measures: 1' 11" x 2' 2

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Mid-20th Century Persian Rustic Persian Rugs

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Wool

Mid-20th Century Handmade Persian Shiraz Throw Rug

W 23 in L 26 in

Mid-20th Century Handmade Persian Baluch Throw Rug

Located in New York, NY

A vintage Persian Baluch throw rug handmade during the mid-20th century with bright cotton

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Mid-20th Century Persian Tribal Persian Rugs

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Wool, Cotton

Mid-20th Century Handmade Persian Baluch Throw Rug

W 22 in L 38 in

Mid-20th Century Handmade Persian Hamadan Throw Rug

Located in New York, NY

A vintage Persian Hamadan throw rug handmade during the mid-20th century. Measures: 1' 9" x 3' 0

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Mid-20th Century Persian Rustic Persian Rugs

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Wool

Mid-20th Century Handmade Persian Hamadan Throw Rug

W 21 in L 36 in

Mid-20th Century Handmade Persian Hamadan Throw Rug

Located in New York, NY

A vintage Persian Hamadan throw rug handmade during the mid-20th century. Measures: 2' 0" x 3' 3

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Mid-20th Century Persian Rustic Persian Rugs

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Wool

Mid-20th Century Handmade Persian Hamadan Throw Rug

W 24 in L 39 in

Mid-20th Century Handmade Persian Hamadan Throw Rug

Located in New York, NY

A vintage Persian Hamadan throw rug handmade during the mid-20th century. Measures: 3' 0" x 5' 6

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Mid-20th Century Persian Rustic Persian Rugs

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Wool

Mid-20th Century Handmade Persian Hamadan Throw Rug

W 36 in L 66 in

Mid-20th Century Handmade Persian Malayer Throw Rug

Located in New York, NY

A vintage Persian Malayer throw rug handmade during the mid-20th century. Measures: 3' 6" x 5' 1

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Mid-20th Century Persian Rustic Persian Rugs

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Wool

Mid-20th Century Handmade Persian Malayer Throw Rug

W 42 in L 61 in

Mid-20th Century Handmade Persian Malayer Throw Rug

Located in New York, NY

A vintage Persian Malayer throw rug handmade during the mid-20th century. Measures: 3' 6" x 5' 1

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Mid-20th Century Persian Rustic Persian Rugs

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Wool

Mid-20th Century Handmade Persian Malayer Throw Rug

W 42 in L 61 in

Mid-20th Century Handmade Persian Hamadan Accent Rug

Located in New York, NY

A vintage Persian Hamadan accent rug handmade during the mid-20th century. Measures: 3' 5" x 6

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Mid-20th Century Persian Rustic Persian Rugs

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Wool

Mid-20th Century Handmade Persian Hamadan Accent Rug

W 41 in L 80 in

Mid-20th Century Handmade Persian Malayer Throw Rug

Located in New York, NY

A vintage Persian Malayer throw rug handmade during the mid-20th century. Measures: 3' 6" x 5' 4

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Mid-20th Century Persian Rustic Persian Rugs

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Wool

Mid-20th Century Handmade Persian Malayer Throw Rug

W 42 in L 64 in

Early 20th Century Handmade Persian Malayer Throw Rug

Located in New York, NY

An antique Persian Malayer throw rug handmade during the early 20th century. Measures: 3' 6" x 4

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Early 20th Century Persian Rustic Persian Rugs

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Wool

Early 20th Century Handmade Persian Malayer Throw Rug

W 42 in L 58 in

Early 20th Century Handmade Persian Malayer Throw Rug

Located in New York, NY

An antique Persian Malayer throw rug handmade during the early 20th century. Measures: 3' 7" x 4

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Early 20th Century Persian Edwardian Persian Rugs

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Wool

Early 20th Century Handmade Persian Malayer Throw Rug

W 43 in L 55 in

Early 20th Century Handmade Persian Malayer Throw Rug

Located in New York, NY

An antique Persian Malayer throw rug handmade during the early 20th century. Measures: 3' 7" x 5

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Early 20th Century Persian Rustic Persian Rugs

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Wool

Early 20th Century Handmade Persian Malayer Throw Rug

W 43 in L 60 in

Mid-20th Century Handmade Persian Malayer Throw Rug

Located in New York, NY

A vintage Persian Malayer throw rug handmade during the mid-20th century. Measures: 3' 6" x 5' 9

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Mid-20th Century Persian Rustic Persian Rugs

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Wool

Mid-20th Century Handmade Persian Malayer Throw Rug

W 42 in L 69 in

Mid-20th Century Handmade Persian Malayer Throw Rug

Located in New York, NY

A vintage Persian Malayer throw rug handmade during the mid-20th century. Measures: 3' 6" x 5' 8

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Mid-20th Century Persian Rustic Persian Rugs

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Wool

Mid-20th Century Handmade Persian Malayer Throw Rug

W 42 in L 68 in

Early 20th Century Handmade Persian Malayer Throw Rug

Located in New York, NY

An antique Persian Malayer throw rug handmade during the early 20th century. Measures: 3' 6" x 5

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Early 20th Century Persian Rustic Persian Rugs

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Wool

Early 20th Century Handmade Persian Malayer Throw Rug

W 42 in L 71 in

Early 20th Century Handmade Persian Tabriz Accent Rug

Located in New York, NY

An antique Persian Tabriz accent rug handmade during the early 20th century. Measures: 4' 0" x 5

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Early 20th Century Persian Rustic Persian Rugs

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Wool

Early 20th Century Handmade Persian Tabriz Accent Rug

W 48 in L 65 in

Antique Persian Kermanshah/Laver Carpet, c-1880's, A sign rug

Located in Evanston, IL

captures a pictorial narrative of the Qajar kingdom. These rugs originate from a rich tradition dating back

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Antique Late 19th Century Kirman Persian Rugs

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Wool

Antique Persian Kermanshah/Laver Carpet, c-1880's, A sign rug

W 130 in L 184 in

Mid-20th Century Handmade Persian Wagireh Hamadan Throw Rug

Located in New York, NY

A vintage Persian Wagireh (sampler rug) Hamadan throw rug handmade during the mid-20th century with

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Mid-20th Century Persian Rustic Persian Rugs

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Wool, Cotton

Mid-20th Century Handmade Persian Wagireh Hamadan Throw Rug

W 25 in L 37 in

Mid-20th Century Handmade Persian Shiraz Square Throw Rug

Located in New York, NY

A vintage Persian Shiraz square throw rug handmade during the mid-20th century. Measures: 1' 2

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Mid-20th Century Persian Tribal Persian Rugs

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Wool

Mid-20th Century Handmade Persian Shiraz Square Throw Rug

W 14 in L 14 in

Mid-20th Century Handmade Persian Tabriz Square Throw Rug

Located in New York, NY

A vintage Persian Tabriz square throw rug handmade during the mid-20th century. Measures: 1' 11

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Mid-20th Century Persian Modern Persian Rugs

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Wool

Mid-20th Century Handmade Persian Tabriz Square Throw Rug

W 23 in L 23 in

Mid-20th Century Handmade Persian Hamadan Small Accent Rug

Located in New York, NY

A vintage Persian Hamadan small accent rug handmade during the mid-20th century. Measures: 3' 5

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Mid-20th Century Persian Tribal Persian Rugs

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Wool

Mid-20th Century Handmade Persian Hamadan Small Accent Rug

W 41 in L 74 in

Contemporary Mid-20th Century Handmade Persian Mahal Throw Rug

Located in New York, NY

A vintage Persian Mahal throw rug handmade during the mid-20th century with a colorful and

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Mid-20th Century Persian Modern Persian Rugs

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Wool

Contemporary Mid-20th Century Handmade Persian Mahal Throw Rug

W 39 in L 48 in

Early 20th Century Handmade Persian Sampler Mahal Throw Rug

Located in New York, NY

An antique Persian Wagireh (Sampler) Mahal throw rug handmade during the early 20th century. This

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Early 20th Century Persian Rustic Persian Rugs

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Wool

Early 20th Century Handmade Persian Sampler Mahal Throw Rug

W 45 in L 58 in

Rustic Early 20th Century Handmade Persian Malayer Throw Rug

Located in New York, NY

An antique Persian Malayer throw rug handmade during the early 20th century with a multicolored

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Early 20th Century Persian Rustic Persian Rugs

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Wool

Rustic Early 20th Century Handmade Persian Malayer Throw Rug

W 42 in L 57 in

Early 20th C. Sarouk Rug with Tight Weave and Rich Jewel Tones

By Sarouk Farahan

Located in Morristown, NJ

. Farahan started designing these rugs to compete with the popular Kashan rugs, by creating a new and unique

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Early 20th Century Georgian Persian Rugs

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Cotton, Wool

Early 20th C. Sarouk Rug with Tight Weave and Rich Jewel Tones

W 33.5 in L 52.5 in

Contemporary Mid-20th Century Handmade Persian Shiraz Small Accent Rug

Located in New York, NY

A vintage Persian Shiraz small accent rug handmade during the mid-20th century with a contemporary

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Mid-20th Century Persian Modern Persian Rugs

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Wool

Contemporary Mid-20th Century Handmade Persian Shiraz Small Accent Rug

W 37 in L 79 in

Mid-20th Century Handmade Persian Tabriz Art Deco Style Throw Rug

Located in New York, NY

A vintage Persian Tabriz throw rug, with an Art Deco style geometric pattern, handmade during the

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Mid-20th Century Persian Art Deco Persian Rugs

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Wool

Mid-20th Century Handmade Persian Tabriz Art Deco Style Throw Rug

W 42 in L 68 in

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Kashan Pictorial Rug For Sale on 1stDibs

At 1stDibs, there are many versions of the ideal kashan pictorial rug for your home. Each kashan pictorial rug for sale was constructed with extraordinary care, often using fabric, wool and silk. Whether you’re looking for an older or newer kashan pictorial rug, there are earlier versions available from the 19th Century and newer variations made as recently as the 21st Century. A kashan pictorial rug is a generally popular piece of furniture, but those created in Folk Art styles are sought with frequency.

How Much is a Kashan Pictorial Rug?

The average selling price for a kashan pictorial rug at 1stDibs is $4,625, while they’re typically $499 on the low end and $21,750 for the highest priced.

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.

Questions About Kashan Pictorial Rug

What is Kashan rug?
1 Answer
1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
A Kashan rug is a type of hand-knotted Persian floor covering. Most feature bordered medallion designs. The name comes from the city of Kashan, Iran, where artisans began creating the rugs in large quantities during the 17th century. Shop a selection of Kashan rugs on 1stDibs.
How do I identify a Kashan rug?
1 Answer
1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
To identify a Kashan rug, examine the pattern. The hand-knotted rugs usually feature a floral motif with a round center medallion and intricate border. Because other floor coverings have similar motifs and many modern reproductions exist, consider enlisting the help of a licensed appraiser. You'll find a range of expertly vetted Kashan rugs on 1stDibs.

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