Antique Persian Lilihan Rug
Located in Evanston, IL
Beautiful colors with fine quality, circa 1920. Handwoven Lilihan rug. Produced south of the city
Early 20th Century Persian Sarouk Farahan Persian Rugs
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Antique Persian Lilihan Rug
Located in Evanston, IL
Beautiful colors with fine quality, circa 1920. Handwoven Lilihan rug. Produced south of the city
Wool
Antique Persian Lilihan Rug
Located in New York, NY
Antique Persian Lilihan rug, size: 3'5"x 4'2".
Wool
$10,000
Antique Persian Lilihan Rug
Located in New York, NY
Formal medium pile condition persian Lilihan rug from the 1st quarter of the 20th century
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Antique Persian Lilihan Rug
Located in Dallas, TX
78418 Antique Persian Lilihan Rug, 02'06 x 04'09. With its timeless design, incredible detail and
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$1,980Sale Price|20% Off
Distressed Antique Persian Lilihan Rug
Located in Dallas, TX
78178 Distressed Antique Persian Lilihan rug with Jacobean Style, 03'03 x 04'07.
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Lilihan Rug, Early 20th Century
Located in San Francisco, CA
Lilihan Rug, Early 20th Century Additional Information: Dimensions: 6'0" L x 5'0" W Origin: Persia
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$14,400Sale Price|36% Off
Antique Lilihan Rug 12'0'' x 20'10''
Located in New York, NY
Antique Lilihan Rug 12'0'' x 20'10''.
Wool, Cotton
Early 20th Century Lilihan Rug
Located in Chicago, IL
A beautiful early 20th century Persian Lilihan rug with an all-over field of flowers on a rich
Wool
Lilihan rug, Early 20th Century
Located in San Francisco, CA
Lilihan rug, Early 20th Century Additional Information: Dimensions: 5'5" W × 6'6" L Origin: Persia
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Early 20th Century Lilihan Rug
Located in Chicago, IL
A wonderful early 20th century Persian Lilihan rug with a dark indigo background, covered by a lacy
Wool
Early 20th Century Lilihan Rug
Located in Chicago, IL
A wonderful early 20th century Persian Lilihan rug with an unusual repeated large-scale stylized
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Early 20th Century Persian Lilihan Rug
Located in Chicago, IL
This early 20th-century Persian Lilihan rug features a beautifully mirrored floral design, where
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Vintage Lilihan Rug Runner
Located in Katonah, NY
Lilihan rug runner made in Persia circa 1950's vintage. Size measures 2'8" x 19'10".
Wool, Cotton
Early 20th Century Persian Lilihan Rug
Located in Chicago, IL
An early 20th century Persian Lilihan rug with a mirrored floral pattern woven in light and dark
Wool
Beautiful Early 20th Century Lilihan Rug
Located in Chicago, IL
An amazing early 20th century Persian Lilihan rug with a rich dark indigo background, covered by a
Wool
Antique Persian Lilihan Rug, c-1920's
Located in Evanston, IL
Immerse yourself in the timeless allure of our Antique Persian Lilihan Rug, a true gem with a
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Early 20th Century Persian Lilihan Rug
Located in Chicago, IL
A beautiful early 20th century Persian Lilihan rug with a mirrored floral pattern with myriad
Wool
Antique Armani Baft Lilihan Rug
Located in New York, NY
Antique Armani Baft Lilihan rug, measures : 3'4'' x 4'8''. The best Sarouks come from the West
Wool, Cotton
Early 20th Century Persian Lilihan Rug
Located in Chicago, IL
A sweet early 20th century Persian Lilihan rug with a simple mirrored styled floral and scrolling
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Amazing Early 20th Century Lilihan Rug
Located in Chicago, IL
An exceptional early 20th century Lilihan rug with a traditional mirrored floral pattern woven in
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Early 20th Century Persian Lilihan Rug
Located in Chicago, IL
A charming petite early 20th century Persian Lilihan rug with a mirrored floral pattern with myriad
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Early 20th Century Persian Lilihan Rug
Located in Chicago, IL
A beautiful early 20th century Persian Lilihan rug woven with a traditional mirrored floral pattern
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Early 20th Century Persian Lilihan Rug
Located in Chicago, IL
An early 20th century Persian Lilihan rug with a wonderfully rendered mirrored floral pattern woven
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Early 20th Century Persian Lilihan Rug
Located in Chicago, IL
A striking early 20th century Persian Lilihan rug with the most beautiful field with myriad
Wool
$3,290
Antique Fine Lilihan Rug
Located in Katonah, NY
to come with this hand knotted Persian Lilihan rug made in Persia circa 1920's vintage. Size measures
Wool, Cotton
$1,285
Vintage Fine Lilihan Rug
Located in Katonah, NY
knotted Persian Lilihan rug made in Persia circa 1930's vintage. Size measures 3'8" x 4'10".
Wool, Cotton
$1,196Sale Price|20% Off
Antique Lilihan Rug 2'8'' x 5'2''
Located in New York, NY
Antique Lilihan Rug 2'8'' x 5'2''. The light coral rose field is centered on a small navy medallion
Wool, Cotton
Gorgeous Early 20th Century Lilihan Rug
Located in Chicago, IL
A gorgeous early 20th century Persian Lilihan rug with a dark indigo background, covered by a lacy
Wool
Antique Lilihan Rug 4'1'' x 6'3''
Located in New York, NY
Antique Lilihan Rug 4'1'' x 6'3''. A soft rose border of petal and ragged palmettes in dark and
Wool, Cotton
Early 20th Century Persian Lilihan Rug
Located in Chicago, IL
A sweet early 20th century Persian Lilihan rug with a mirrored floral and leaf pattern woven in
Wool
Beautiful Early 20th Century Lilihan Rug
Located in Chicago, IL
A beautiful early 20th century Persian Lilihan rug with a large-scale mirrored floral patterned
Wool
Vintage Lilihan Rug Runner
Located in Katonah, NY
Lilihan rug runner made in Persia circa 1940's vintage. Size measures 2'11" x 19'11".
Wool, Cotton
$3,800Sale Price|20% Off
Antique Lilihan Rug 9'2'' x 12'0"
Located in New York, NY
Antique Lilihan Rug 9'2'' x 12'0". This classic "American style" west Persian carpet of exceptional
Wool, Cotton
Wonderful Early 20th Century Antique Lilihan Rug
Located in Chicago, IL
An exceptional early 20th century Lilihan rug with a traditional mirrored floral pattern woven in
Wool
Early 20th Century Persian Lilihan Rug
Located in Chicago, IL
A beautiful early 20th century Persian Lilihan rug with the most wonderful mirrored floral pattern
Wool
Vintage Fine Distressed Lilihan Rug
Located in Katonah, NY
enjoyment to come with this hand knotted Persian Lilihan rug made in Persia circa 1930's vintage. Size
Wool, Cotton
Vintage Persian Lilihan Rug with Central Medallion Warm Neutrals 4'3 x 6'9
Located in Atlanta, GA
Measures: 4'3 x 6'9. Vintage Persian Lilihan Rug with Central Medallion Warm Neutrals 4'3 x 6'9
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Vintage Persian Lilihan Rug with Medallion and Botanical Motifs With Warm Red
Located in Atlanta, GA
Measures: 4'4 x 6'6. Vintage Persian Lilihan Rug with Medallion and Botanical Motifs With Warm Red
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Vintage Persian Lilihan Rug in Soft Beige and Brown with Central Medallion
Located in Atlanta, GA
Measures: 3'7 x 5. Vintage Persian Lilihan Rug in Soft Beige and Brown with Central Medallion
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Galerie Shabab Collection Mid-20th Century Persian Lilihan Rug
Located in New York, NY
This Mid-20th century Persian Lilihan rug, measuring 1' 6" x 1' 9", reflects the village weaving
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$3,248Sale Price|20% Off
Antique Persian Lilihan Rug Runner, 03'06 x 10'08
Located in Dallas, TX
78962 Antique Persian Lilihan Rug Runner, 03'06 x 10'08. This hand-knotted wool antique Persian
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$2,632Sale Price|20% Off
Antique Persian Lilihan Rug with Central Floral Bouquet Medallion
Located in Dallas, TX
72852 Antique Persian Lilihan Rug with Central Floral Bouquet Medallion. Richness in color, texture
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1920's Persian Lilihan Rug with Traditional Style
Located in Dallas, TX
76857 Antique Persian Lilihan Rug, 03’07 x 05’00. Woven in the heart of Iran’s Arak province during
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$16,500
Antique Persian Lilihan Rug
By Mehraban Rugs
Located in WEST HOLLYWOOD, CA
northwestern Iran. Rug number: 10289 Size: 7'11" x 9'7" Design reference: Antique Lilihan Collection
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Handmade Antique Persian Lilihan Rug 3.6' x 4.9', 1920s - 2B100
Located in Bordeaux, FR
antique Persian Lilihan rug, hand-knotted from fine, durable wool circa the 1920s. Originating from the
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Antique Early 20th Century Northwest Persian Lilihan Rug
Located in Closter, NJ
knots. Lilihan rugs and carpets have single-weft construction and are woven in the Kemereh district to
Wool, Cotton
Handmade Antique Persian Lilihan Rug 2.2' x 4.2', 1920s - 1N103
Located in Bordeaux, FR
An exquisite piece of Persian heritage, this Antique Lilihan Rug was meticulously hand-knotted in
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Handmade Antique Persian Lilihan Rug 3.5' x 4.7' 1920s - 2B41
Located in Bordeaux, FR
This handmade antique Persian Lilihan rug from the 1920s is a stunning example of traditional
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Neutral and Earth Tone Vintage Persian Lilihan Rug with Medallion in Taupe
Located in Atlanta, GA
Vintage Persian Lilihan rug with center medallion in neutral tones, rug H-102-47, country of origin
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Early 20th Century Lilihan Rug
Located in Chicago, IL
An incredible early 20th century Persian Lilian rug with a beautiful all-over mirrored floral
Wool
$8,400Sale Price|30% Off
Antique Lilihan Rug in Red and Blue Wool with Floral Medallion Design
Located in Barueri, SP, BR
This early 20th-century Lilihan rug presents a striking interplay of colour and pattern that
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Mehraban Antique Persian Lilihan Rug 26484
Located in WEST HOLLYWOOD, CA
Rug Number 26484 Size 2' 5" X 4' 1" Design Lilihan Collection Antique/Vintage Material
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Antique Persian Lilihan Rug Circa 1920
Located in Los Angeles, CA
gorgeous persian Lilihan
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$1,560Sale Price|79% Off
Vintage Lilihan Rug 6'6'' x 10'0''
Located in New York, NY
This visually striking, and probably unique designwise, SE Persian city carpet of medium-fine weave, shows a navy indigo field precisely, but not stiffly, covered by a three column a...
Wool, Cotton
Antique 1920s Persian Lilihan Rug Floral Design 5.8' x 6.7', 1920s - 1C1216
Located in Bordeaux, FR
This magnificent antique Persian Lilihan rug, originating from the 1920s, is a celebrated example
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Zabihi Collection Blue Antique Persian Lilihan Rug
Located in New York, NY
1930s Persian Lilihan in pretty blues and bronze tones Measures: 3'7'' x 4'11''.
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Antique Lilihan Rug Antique Persian Lilihan Geometric Overall Runner handmade
Located in New York, NY
Circa 1890 "This is an antique fine rug that was acquired from a New York estate. It is in a rare
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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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