1880s Ivory FloralVase Prayer Persian Moud Meditation Carpet 3'8"x5'10" Wool Rug
Located in New York, NY
stylized birds, classifying it among the finest examples of floral rugs from the Khorasan region. The
Wool
Antique Baluch Prayer Rug With Unusual Human Figure, Circa 1880
Located in Moreton-In-Marsh, GB
Antique Baluch camel ground prayer rug a design that is typical of the Sarakhs Baluch of Khorasan
Wool
Hand-Knotted Persian Floral Rug in Brown, Orange, Green, and Cream Wool, 4' x 6'
Located in New York, NY
This hand-knotted floral Persian rug with classic Khorasan design, measuring 4' x 6', possesses
Wool
1880s Blue Hunting Antique Persian Khorassan Moud Carpet 9' x 11' 8" Wool Rug
Located in New York, NY
Khorassan Persian Blue 1880s Rug, Circa Date: 1880s. This exceptional example of a late 19th-century weaving
Wool
Antique Large Persian Mashhad On Light Blue Background by Keivan Woven Arts
Located in Atlanta, GA
Antique large Persian Mashhad rug with inscriptions in light blue background, rose border. Keivan
Wool
Unavailable|$371
Persian rug Khorasan 173 X 92 cm
Located in STRAČOV, CZ
Persian rug Khorasan 173 X 92 cm Hand-knotted Persian rug from Khorasan. On the sides, the carpet
Wool, Cotton
Unavailable|$1,067
Persian Khorasan Tread 365 X 81 cm
Located in STRAČOV, CZ
Persian Khorasan Tread 365 X 81 cm Hand-knotted Persian rug from Khorasan. The original
Wool, Cotton
Unavailable|$4,800
Vintage Khorassan Area Rug
Located in Northridge, CA
Vintage Persian Khorasan area rug circa 1970 Measures: 9' 8" x 13' Hand-knotted wool pile
Wool
Unavailable|$3,500
1970s Fine Persian Khorassan Area Rug
Located in Northridge, CA
Fine Persian Khorasan area rug circa 1970 Measures: 5' 10" x 7' 6" Hand-knotted wool pile
Wool
Sold|$9,750
Antique Khorasan Rug
Located in New York, NY
Antique Khorasan rug measures 9'9'' x 14'10''.
Wool, Cotton
Sold|$39,000
Antique Khorasan rug
Located in Norwalk, CT
This is a Khorasan rug with an all over floral design. Colors include oxidized brown, navy blue
Antique Persian Khorasan Rug with Herati design in Blue, Light Gray & Brown
Located in Atlanta, GA
rug. Keivan Woven Arts / rug en-179390, country of origin / type: Iran / Khorasan, circa 1920
Wool
Sold|$28,500
Antique Persian Khorasan Carpet
Located in New York, NY
beautiful antique Oriental rug -- an antique Khorassan (or Khorasan) rug that was originally made by the
Sold|$16,000
Antique Persian Khorassan Rug. 9 ft x 12 ft 5 in
Located in New York, NY
Beautiful and extremely decorative antique neutral earth tone color Persian Khorasan rug, country
Wool
Sold|$76,000
Antique Persian Khorassan Rug
Located in New York, NY
Antique Persian Khorasan Rug, circa 1900 - A complex array of interlacing vines unfolds in radial
Wool
Sold|$8,500
Vintage Persian Khorasan
Located in Dallas, TX
This beautiful vintage Persian Khorasan has a center medallion that is hidden by this detailed all
Wool
Sold|$9,000
Vintage Persian Khorasan Dorokhsh
Located in Atlanta, GA
This Beautiful Vintage Khorasan Dorokhsh Carpet displays a wonderful all over floral design
Wool
Antique Khorasan Baluch Rug With Large Guls, Circa 1900
Located in Moreton-In-Marsh, GB
Antique Khorasan Baluch rug possibly by the Salar Khani Baluch, with turreted gul design Circa 1900
Antique Khorasan Baluch Rug, Willow Leaf Design, Circa 1900/20
Located in Moreton-In-Marsh, GB
Antique Baluch rug from Khorasan province of Eastern Persia, with all over 'willow leaf' design
Wool
Antique Rug By The Baluch Tribes Of Khorasan Provience, Circa 1880
Located in Moreton-In-Marsh, GB
Antique Baluch rug from the Khorasan region of Eastern Persia Circa 1880 This is a good rug with a
Large Antique Persian Khorasan Mashad Rug with Floral Medallion Design
Located in Atlanta, GA
Antique Persian Mashad Rug with Ornate Floral Medallion Design in Red and Midnight Blue, rug 1004
Wool
Early 20th Century N.E. Persian Moud Khorasan Carpet
Located in New York, NY
Early 20th Century N.E. Persian Moud Khorasan Carpet Early 20th Century N.E. 9' x 12'
Wool
Antique Rugs, Persian Carpet, Persian Rugs, Mashhad Carpet Khorassan
Located in Wembley, GB
This is an antique Persian Khorasan woven rug. The carpet rug is in an excellent condition. This
Wool, Cotton, Organic Material
Sold|$3,465
Antique Baluch Camel Ground Prayer Rug
Located in Moreton-In-Marsh, GB
Antique Baluch camel ground prayer rug a design that is typical of the Sarakh's Baluch of Khorasan
Wool
Antique Baluch camel ground prayer rug, late 19th century.
Located in Moreton-In-Marsh, GB
typical of the Sarakhs Baluch of Khorasan. Late 19th century. The rug is beautifully drawn with a tree
Wool
Antique Baluch Camel Ground Prayer Rug with Tree of Life, circa 1900
Located in Moreton-In-Marsh, GB
Khorasan. The rug is drawn with a tree of life and has excellent colour, the camel wool ground is very
Wool
Sold|$3,850
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
Wool
Antique Persian Khorasan Rug with Ornate Circular Medallion & Intricate Borders
Located in Atlanta, GA
Khorasan rug with ornate medallion and intricate borders rug/ 10-K-1251 ,Origin/ Iran This
Wool
Sold|$28,500
Antique Persian Khorasan Rug
Located in West Hollywood, CA
The Khorasan rugs are among the finest of the antiques, and reflect something of the Old Persian
Wool
Antique Kordi Baluch Rug from Eastern Persia, Khorasan Region, Late 19th Century
Located in Moreton-in-Marsh, GB
century. Size: 5ft 2in x 3ft 1in (158 x 93cm). Antique Kordi Baluch rug from Eastern Persia, Khorasan
Wool
Sold|$1,107
Extra Large Vintage Persian Khorasan Carpet
Located in Edinburgh, GB
Authentic oversize Persian Khorasan circa 1970s circa 410 x 296cm or 13.0 by 9.6 feet Material
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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