1900s Antique Khotan Samarkand Picasso Style Lion Rug 9'2'' X 6'1''
Located in Los Angeles, US
Antique Khotan Samarkand Picasso Style Lion Rug 9'2'' X 6'1'',
Antique Early 1900s Khotan Central Asian Rugs
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1900s Antique Khotan Samarkand Picasso Style Lion Rug 9'2'' X 6'1''
Located in Los Angeles, US
Antique Khotan Samarkand Picasso Style Lion Rug 9'2'' X 6'1'',
Wool, Cotton
Antique Persian Ghashghaei "Lion Rug"
By Mehraban Rugs
Located in WEST HOLLYWOOD, CA
Rug Number 32793 Size 5' 0" X 8' 1" Design Ghashghaei Collection Ghashghaei Material Wool Texture
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Antique Caucasian Karabagh Lion Rug
Located in Closter, NJ
area populated by Christian Armenians, Kurds, Azeri Turks, and Muslims. Rug production developed
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Antique Turkish Miniature Lion Rug
Located in Milan, IT
A truly unique miniature antique Turkish rug, decorated by a realistic-looking lion. Possibly
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Persian Bijar, the Lion Rug
Located in Evanston, IL
Persian Bijar the iron rug. Bidjar is the name of a small Kurdish town in western Iran. (or Bidjar
Wool
$8,500
W 38 in L 121 in
Antique Chinese Ningxia Pillar Runner with Imperial Dragon & Lions - Rug & Kilim
Located in Long Island City, NY
Dating from the late 19th century, circa 1890-1900, this 3x10 antique Chinese runner rug is a
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Berber Lion Rug North African Moroccan Tribal Carpet Hand Knotted Wool
By djoharian-design
Located in Lohr, Bavaria, DE
A Lion Berber rug from Morocco This rug was hand knotted by women of the Beni Ourain tribe in the
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Vintage Persian Wool Pictorial Lion Rug, Hand-Knotted Tribal Animal Carpet, 2x3
Located in New York, NY
A striking vintage 1990s Persian pictorial rug featuring a bold stylized lion rendered in deep
Wool
$625
W 23 in D 23 in L 33 in
Vintage Persian Lurestan Lion Rug, Folk Art Animal Motif, Beige Brown Wool, 1990
Located in New York, NY
A vintage 1990s Persian Lurestan rug featuring a striking lion motif rendered in a bold, folk art
Wool
$1,165
W 49.61 in L 73.23 in
Beni Ourain Berber Lion Rug North African Moroccan Tribal Hand Knotted Wool
By djoharian-design
Located in Lohr, Bavaria, DE
A Lion Berber rug from Morocco This rug was hand knotted by women of the Beni Ourain tribe in the
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Vintage Persian Lurestan Lion Rug, Brown and Ivory Tribal Animal Carpet, 2' x 3'
Located in New York, NY
This vintage 1990s Persian Lurestan rug features a bold tribal lion motif rendered in rich brown
Wool
$22,320
W 121 in L 95 in
Primitive Tribal Persian Lion Rug, Cream, Gray, Black, Wool and Silk, 8' x 10'
By Bahram Shabahang
Located in New York, NY
From Orley Shabahang’s Animal collection, “Lion” is a bold tribute to tribal symbolism and artisan
Wool, Silk
Antique Persian Qashqai Lion Rug, Circa 1920, Cream, Red, and Brown, 4’ x 6'
Located in New York, NY
Measuring 4’1” x 5’10,” this hand-knotted Persian Qashqai carpet belongs to Orley Shabahang’s World Market Collection. Created with a traditional Persian weave, the weave produces a ...
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Zabihi Collection Persian Kurd Lion Antique Rug
Located in New York, NY
A late 19th century Kurd Persian Bidjar Rug with an animal lion rug pattern Measures: 3'3" x 6'2'.
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$6,400
W 73 in L 51 in
Rug & Kilim Modern Persian Gabbeh Inspired Rug in Coral and Gold Lion Pictorial
By Rug & Kilim
Located in Long Island City, NY
Collection is a bold, whimsical homage to the historical "Lion Rug" tradition. While inspired by the fierce
Wool, Silk
Vintage Gabbeh Persian Rug, Gold and Black with Lion Pictorial - Rug & Kilim
Located in Long Island City, NY
imbued with protective and heroic significance. A rare and highly collectible piece, this lion rug is
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Antique Qashqai Rug 6'2'' x 8'11''
Located in New York, NY
scatter formats. Geometric Gabbehs, lion rugs, adapted Persian curvilinear styles. Some well-woven prayer
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Antique Qashqai Rug 5'4'' x 7'10''
Located in New York, NY
scatter formats. Geometric Gabbehs, lion rugs, adapted Persian curvilinear styles. Some well-woven prayer
Wool, Cotton
Antique Qashqai Rug 4'9'' x 6'8''
Located in New York, NY
scatter formats. Geometric Gabbehs, lion rugs, adapted Persian curvilinear styles. Some well-woven prayer
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Antique Qashqai Rug 4'7'' x 7'2''
Located in New York, NY
scatter formats. Geometric Gabbehs, lion rugs, adapted Persian curvilinear styles. Some well-woven prayer
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Antique Qashqai Rug 4'2'' x 5'2''
Located in New York, NY
scatter formats. Geometric Gabbehs, lion rugs, adapted Persian curvilinear styles. Some well-woven prayer
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Antique Qashqai Rug 4'5'' x 7'8''
Located in New York, NY
scatter formats. Geometric Gabbehs, lion rugs, adapted Persian curvilinear styles. Some well-woven prayer
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Antique Qashqai Rug 3'6'' x 7'5''
Located in New York, NY
scatter formats. Geometric Gabbehs, lion rugs, adapted Persian curvilinear styles. Some well-woven prayer
Wool, Cotton
Antique Persian Qashqai Rug 4’8" x 7’11"
Located in New York, NY
in scatter formats. Geometric Gabbehs, lion rugs, adapted Persian curvilinear styles. Some well-woven
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Antique Persian Qashqai Rug 4’7" x 9’6”
Located in New York, NY
scatter formats. Geometric Gabbehs, lion rugs, adapted Persian curvilinear styles. Some well-woven prayer
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Antique Persian Qashqai Rug 5'1" x 7’1"
Located in New York, NY
scatter formats. Geometric Gabbehs, lion rugs, adapted Persian curvilinear styles. Some well-woven prayer
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Antique Persian Qashqai Rug 5’10” x 8’4”
Located in New York, NY
in scatter formats. Geometric Gabbehs, lion rugs, adapted Persian curvilinear styles. Some well-woven
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Antique Persian Qashqai Rug 4’5" x 7’2"
Located in New York, NY
scatter formats. Geometric Gabbehs, lion rugs, adapted Persian curvilinear styles. Some well-woven prayer
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Antique Persian Qashqai Rug 5’3" x 9’1”
Located in New York, NY
scatter formats. Geometric Gabbehs, lion rugs, adapted Persian curvilinear styles. Some well-woven prayer
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Antique Persian Qashqai Rug 4’11" x 7’4"
Located in New York, NY
in scatter formats. Geometric Gabbehs, lion rugs, adapted Persian curvilinear styles. Some well-woven
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Antique Persian Qashqai Rug 4'5" x 7’7"
Located in New York, NY
scatter formats. Geometric Gabbehs, lion rugs, adapted Persian curvilinear styles. Some well-woven prayer
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Antique Persian Qashqai Rug 3'10" x 16’3”
Located in New York, NY
in scatter formats. Geometric Gabbehs, lion rugs, adapted Persian curvilinear styles. Some well-woven
Wool, Cotton
Antique Persian Qashqai Rug 2’7” x 4’6”
Located in New York, NY
scatter formats. Geometric Gabbehs, lion rugs, adapted Persian curvilinear styles. Some well-woven prayer
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Vintage Persian Qashqai Rug 2'8'' x 5'4''
Located in New York, NY
in scatter formats. Geometric Gabbehs, lion rugs, adapted Persian curvilinear styles. Some well-woven
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Antique Qashqai Shekarlou Rug 5'8'' x 7'7''
Located in New York, NY
, mostly in scatter formats. Geometric Gabbehs, lion rugs, adapted Persian curvilinear styles. Some well
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Antique Persian Qashqai Rug 4'7'' x 6'5''
Located in New York, NY
in scatter formats. Geometric Gabbehs, lion rugs, adapted Persian curvilinear styles. Some well-woven
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Antique Persian Qashqai Rug 5'10'' x 8'2''
Located in New York, NY
, mostly in scatter formats. Geometric Gabbehs, lion rugs, adapted Persian curvilinear styles. Some well
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Antique Persian Qashqai Rug 4'9'' x 6'4''
Located in New York, NY
in scatter formats. Geometric Gabbehs, lion rugs, adapted Persian curvilinear styles. Some well-woven
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Antique Persian Qashqai Rug 4'0" x 5'5''
Located in New York, NY
in scatter formats. Geometric Gabbehs, lion rugs, adapted Persian curvilinear styles. Some well-woven
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Antique Persian Qashqai Rug 4'3'' x 7'2''
Located in New York, NY
in scatter formats. Geometric Gabbehs, lion rugs, adapted Persian curvilinear styles. Some well-woven
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Antique Persian Qashqai Rug 3'4'' x 5'3''
Located in New York, NY
in scatter formats. Geometric Gabbehs, lion rugs, adapted Persian curvilinear styles. Some well-woven
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Fine Antique Persian Qashqai Rug 4’3" x 7’3"
Located in New York, NY
, mostly in scatter formats. Geometric Gabbehs, lion rugs, adapted Persian curvilinear styles. Some well
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Antique SW Persian Qashqai Rug 5'4" x 7’10"
Located in New York, NY
, mostly in scatter formats. Geometric Gabbehs, lion rugs, adapted Persian curvilinear styles. Some well
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Fine Antique Persian Qashqai Rug 5'7'' x 8'10''
Located in New York, NY
, mostly in scatter formats. Geometric Gabbehs, lion rugs, adapted Persian curvilinear styles. Some well
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Antique Persian Qashqai Rug 5’4” x 7’1”
Located in New York, NY
scatter formats. Geometric Gabbehs, lion rugs, adapted Persian curvilinear styles. Some well-woven prayer
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Antique Persian Qashqai Rug 6’2” x 8’4”
Located in New York, NY
scatter formats. Geometric Gabbehs, lion rugs, adapted Persian curvilinear styles. Some well-woven prayer
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Antique Persian Tribal Qashqai Rug 3'0" x 4'10''
Located in New York, NY
, mostly in scatter formats. Geometric Gabbehs, lion rugs, adapted Persian curvilinear styles. Some well
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Antique Persian Qashqai Rug 4’0” x 6’6”
Located in New York, NY
scatter formats. Geometric Gabbehs, lion rugs, adapted Persian curvilinear styles. Some well-woven prayer
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Antique Qashqai Rug 3'8'' x 7'7''
Located in New York, NY
scatter formats. Geometric Gabbehs, lion rugs, adapted Persian curvilinear styles. Some well-woven prayer
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Antique Persian Qashqai Rug 5'3" x 7’1"
Located in New York, NY
scatter formats. Geometric Gabbehs, lion rugs, adapted Persian curvilinear styles. Some well-woven prayer
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Antique Persian Qashqai Rug 4'8" x 6'0"
Located in New York, NY
scatter formats. Geometric Gabbehs, lion rugs, adapted Persian curvilinear styles. Some well-woven prayer
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Antique Persian Qashqai Rug 3’10" x 5’4"
Located in New York, NY
in scatter formats. Geometric Gabbehs, lion rugs, adapted Persian curvilinear styles. Some well-woven
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Antique Persian Qashqai Rug 1'9'' x 2'9''
Located in New York, NY
in scatter formats. Geometric Gabbehs, lion rugs, adapted Persian curvilinear styles. Some well-woven
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Antique Persian Tribal Qashqai Rug 5'1" x 7’6"
Located in New York, NY
, mostly in scatter formats. Geometric Gabbehs, lion rugs, adapted Persian curvilinear styles. Some well
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Antique Persian Tribal Qashqai Rug 4’7” x 5’9"
Located in New York, NY
, mostly in scatter formats. Geometric Gabbehs, lion rugs, adapted Persian curvilinear styles. Some well
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Antique Persian Qashqai Wool Foundation Rug 6’0" x 7’1”
Located in New York, NY
rugs, mostly in scatter formats. Geometric Gabbehs, lion rugs, adapted Persian curvilinear styles. Some
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Fine Antique Persian Qashqai Kilim Rug 5'5'' x 8'2''
Located in New York, NY
rugs, mostly in scatter formats. Geometric Gabbehs, lion rugs, adapted Persian curvilinear styles. Some
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Antique Persian Gabbeh "Lion rug"
Located in Stockholm, SE
Original selveges, organic dyes, woollen foundation.Very unusual reverse side. Dated 1318AH approx. 1900 AD
Rare Antique Pictorial Kashgai Lion Rug
Located in Aspen, CO
Early Kashgai or Lori pictorial. South Persian origin. The lions are the guardian of Persepolis. In
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Unavailable
W 72 in L 96 in
Signed Early 1900s Antique East Turkestan Khotan Samarkand Lion Pictorial Rug
Located in Baltimore, MD
Antique Nomadic Lion tribal rugs are extremely rare. This signed Lion rug from East Turkestan has
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1970s Fine Square Persian Malayer Rug with Lion, Bird, Deer Motifs
Located in Northridge, CA
Fine square Persian Malayer rug with animal motifs circa 1970 Measures: 6' 5" x 6' 9" Hand
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cc-tapis Night of a Hunter The Lions at Night Rug by Rooms Studio
By Rooms Studio
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Hand knotted in the cc-tapis atelier in Kathmandu, Nepal. The rug is made with a cotton weave and a
Cotton
Unavailable
W 35.04 in L 57.49 in
Antique Blue Beijing Throw Rug Temple Lion Fo Dog Chinese Mystical Animal Qing
Located in Seeshaupt, DE
Vintage Peking throw rug with Asian temple lion design. Buddhist serenity in a meditative piece
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Moroccan Lion Azilal Runner : 3'2 x 8'7
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Africa. Rugs depicting lions are rare and validates the age of this remarkable rug. Dimensions: 3'2 x 8'7
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Antique Indian Agra Pictorial Rug, circa 1900
Located in Northridge, CA
Antique Indian Agra pictorial rug featuring a lion and lioness. circa 1900 Measures: 4'1" x 6'4
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Vintage Kashkuli Lion rug
Located in Lohr, Bavaria, DE
One of the most unusual Lion rugs we found. Very nice Lion with rug design on the ivory field. Very
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Vintage Turkish Lion Rug
Located in New York, NY
A handmade Turkish rug featuring 2 lions staring at their owner with emerald green eyes. We think
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Vintage Persian Qashqai Lion Rug
Located in New York, NY
Antique Persian Qashqai Rug, Persia, Mid-Twentieth Century - Here is an absolutely fascinating, eye
Lion Rug Qashqai Persian Vintage Nomadic Wedding Carpet
Located in Lohr, Bavaria, DE
This is a tribal Qashqai rug, hand-knotted by women of the tribal people south east of the Persian
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Zabihi Collection Vintage Moroccan Square Hallucinating Lions Rug
Located in New York, NY
a mid-20th-century Moroccan rug with 6 "trippy" lions on an ivory ground Details rug no. j4441
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Zabihi Collection Vintage Neutral Moroccan Floral Lion Rug
Located in New York, NY
a mid 20th century Moroccan Rug with 2 lions sitting on an ivory ground, accents in brown and pink
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Midcentury Handmade Pictorial Lion Rug in Cerulean Blue and Seafoam Green
Located in New York, NY
A vintage Caucasian Karabagh pictorial accent rug handmade during the mid-20th century. A male lion
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Rug & Kilim’s Tribal Custom Rug Sample with Rust, Blue and White Lion Pictorials
By Rug & Kilim
Located in Long Island City, NY
custom rug sample is an exciting new addition to Rug & Kilim’s Classic Collection and is inspired by the
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Large Lion Antique Turkish Rug
Located in New York, NY
Mid 20th century one of a kind Turkish rug depicting a large lion and small pigeon with an
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Quirky Lion Persian Shiraz Rug
Located in New York, NY
3rd quarter of the 20th century Persian rug with a standalone Lion on a solid peach abrashed ground
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Signed Lion Turkish Animal 20th Century Wool Rug
Located in New York, NY
A mid-20th century Turkish rug depicting a stand alone camel color lion on a charcoal medallion and
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Quirky Lion Pictorial Turkish 20th Century Wool Rug
Located in New York, NY
A late 20th century Turkish rug depicting 2 lions on a chocolate brown field. Measures: 1'10" x
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Contemporary Handmade Persian Gabbeh Pictorial Lion Accent Rug
Located in New York, NY
A modern Persian Gabbeh accent rug handmade during the 21st century with a pictorial depiction of a
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Orley Shabahang "Spotted Lion" Contemporary Persian Animal Rug
By Bahram Shabahang
Located in New York, NY
Spotted Lion belongs to the Orley Shabahang Animal Collection. Woven with Orley Shabahang’s exclusive
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Scandinavian Modern flat-weave rug stylized lions.
By Handarbetets Vanner
Located in New York, NY
Scandinavian Modern Art Deco flat-weave or "rollakan" rug. The rug's design incorporates
Lion Cubs Vintage Chinese Pictorial Rug
Located in New York, NY
A mid-20th century Chinese Peking rug with 2 playful baby lions in a scenic background. The wool on
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Early 20th Century Pictorial Samarkand Rug with Lions
Located in Chicago, IL
An early 20th century Central Asian Samarkand rug with lions making their way towards a small
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Mid-20th Century Handmade Persian Shiraz Pictorial Lion Accent Rug
Located in New York, NY
A vintage Persian Shiraz accent rug handmade during the mid-20th century with a pictorial design of
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Lion Powder Blue Antique Rug Square Pillows Set of 2
Located in New York, NY
Pair of light blue Persian pillows depicting lions. Measuring 15" square and 16" respectively.
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Antique Luri or Khamseh Garden Rug with Lions & Animals, circa 1890
Located in Moreton-In-Marsh, GB
rugs'. The drawing is outstanding, with lions in each corner and a garden within a garden in the centre
Ethiopian "Lion of Judah" Rug, 3' x 2.8'
Located in Astoria, NY
Ethiopian "Lion of Juddah" Rug. Dealer: S138XX
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W 50.79 in L 87.01 in
4.3x7.3 Ft Vintage Handmade Orange Lion Pictorial Pattern Rug & Wall Hanging
Located in Spring Valley, NY
A finely hand-knotted vintage Turkish carpet from 1960s. The rug has even low wool pile on cotton
Wool, Cotton
Sold
W 89.38 in L 111.03 in
19th Century Green, Black, Animals and Lions Kilim Karabagh Rug, circa 1940s
Located in Firenze, IT
different from the tradition: portraits of people or animals (peacocks, lions, horses, dogs, deer, etc.) Or
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W 51.97 in L 87.41 in
4.4x7.3 Ft Vintage Turkish Lion Pictorial Pattern Rug, Hand Knotted Wall Hanging
Located in Spring Valley, NY
A finely hand-knotted vintage Turkish carpet from 1960s. The rug has even low wool pile on cotton
Wool, Cotton
Lion Kilim Wall Hanging
Located in New York, NY
mand, and a woman covering an orange lion on a colorful striped field Measures: 3'2'' x 3'9
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Vintage Persian Qashqai Lion Carpet
Located in New York, NY
Antique Persian Qashqai Rug, Persia, Mid-Twentieth Century - Here is an absolutely intriguing
Mid-Century Modern Vintage Berber Moroccan Rug with Barbary Lion
By Berber Tribes of Morocco
Located in Dallas, TX
a Barbary lion characterizes Mid-Century Modern style with a tribal twist. This Berber Moroccan rug
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Lion Persian Kilim Wall Hanging
Located in New York, NY
Scatter square size Persian kilim from the late 20th century with a colorful lion on a blue striped
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Lion Persian Kilim Wall Hanging
Located in New York, NY
Scatter size Persian kilim from the late 20th century with a large brown lion on a beige solid
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Vintage Lion Kilim Wall Hanging
Located in New York, NY
a blue lion on a colorful striped field Measures: 2'11'' x 4'6''. This was originally
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Majestic Large Hand Woven Tibetan wool Rug Tapestry Dragon Tiger & Foo Lion
Located in San Diego, CA
Majestic large hand woven wool rug circa 1970's beautiful colors work and design , some stains and
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Lion Cat Fox Kilim Wall Hanging
Located in New York, NY
a green lion on a colorful striped field Measures: 3'2'' x 4'1''. This was originally
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Contemporary Hand-Knotted Wool and Silk Lion Carpet
By Bahram Shabahang, Orley Shabahang
Located in New York, NY
8’10” x 12’5” and belongs to the Orley Shabahang Animal Collection. Titled "Lion," this carpet was
Wool, Silk
Antique Square Chinese Rug with a Floral Motif and Lion Symbols, Early 1900's
Located in New York, NY
Crafted around 1900, this 3x3 rectangular Chinese rug breathes new life into the traditional
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Green and Gray Lion Persian Carpet, Organic Wool, 5' x 7'
By Bahram Shabahang, Orley Shabahang
Located in New York, NY
rug possesses a luxuriously soft pile and a durable foundation. The lion motif, inspired and remixed
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Vintage Turkish Kars Pictorial Rug
Located in New York, NY
A very unusual Turkish rug depicting 2 Lions standing side by side.
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Antique Square Persian Kazvin Rug 3'7 x 4'
Located in Secaucus, NJ
An antique Persian Kazvin rug featuring the lion and sun motif that was the best known symbol of
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Vintage Italian Design Tapiorso Rug by Gabetti & Isola, circa 1970
By Roberto Gabetti and Aimaro Isola
Located in Milan, IT
features Tapipardo (depicting a leopard), Tapileo (a lion) and Tapidrago (a composite rug made of squares
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Antique Qashqa'i Lion Rug
Located in Milan, IT
Lion rugs are a group of south Persian tribal rugs with the image of the lion as the main motif
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Vintage Tibetan Lion Rug 3’1" x 5’0"
Located in New York, NY
Vintage Tibetan Lion Rug 3’1" x 5’0". ‘The generally small rugs of the plateau region, with dragon
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Antique Tibetan Double Snow Lion Rug
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Antique Tibetan double snow lion rug. Measures: 1'10" x 2'8" (56 x 81 cm), Tibet, circa 1900.
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21st Century Tribal Lion Rug
Located in Paradise Valley, AZ
This tribal handwoven rug boasts a beautiful style end to end multi-color motif on an ivory field
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Persian Ferehan Lion Rug, Red, Black, and Gold, 4x6
Located in New York, NY
In rich red, black, and gold-toned wools, this Persian lion carpet measures 4’1” x 5’11” and
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Pictorial Caucasian Lion Rug Signed Zolfi Oghly Rajab, Shirvan, Dated 1955
Located in Milan, IT
A truly unique rug depicting a huge lion dominating a green landscape populated by rabbits as well
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Vintage 1940s Persian Qashqai Lion Rug, Red & Beige, 3' x 5'
Located in New York, NY
From the Orley Shabahang World Market Collection, this Persian Qashqai Lion carpet measures 3'3" x
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Berber Lion Rug North African Moroccan Tribal Carpet Hand Knotted Wool
By Berber Tribes of Morocco
Located in Lohr, Bavaria, DE
A Lion Berber rug from Morocco This rug was hand knotted by women of the Beni Mrirt tribe in
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Contemporary Persian Pictorial Souf Accent Rug in the Style of Gabbeh Lion Rugs
Located in New York, NY
). The lion is inspired by classic Persian Gabbeh rugs woven by the Qashqai tribes that were inspired by
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Rug & Kilim’s Gabbeh Style Rug in Red with Colorful Lion Pictorials
By Rug & Kilim
Located in Long Island City, NY
A 7x7 rug inspired by antique Persian Gabbeh rugs—from Rug & Kilim’s Modern Classics Collection
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Vintage Lion Turkish Rug
Located in New York, NY
a 3rd quarter of the 20th century Turkish Anatolian rug with a happy go lucky lion set on a light
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Good antique rugs and vintage rugs have made their way into homes across the globe, becoming fixtures used for comfort, prayer and self-expression, so choosing the right area rug is officially a universal endeavor.
In modern usage, “carpet” typically denotes a wall-to-wall floor cushioning that is fixed to the floor. Rugs, on the other hand, are designed to cover a specific area and can easily be moved to new locations. However, the terms are interchangeable in many parts of the world, and, in the end, it won’t matter what you decide to call it.
It’s well known that a timeless Persian rug or vintage Turkish rug can warm any interior, but there are lots of other styles of antique rugs to choose from when you're endeavoring to introduce fresh colors and textures to a bedroom or living room.
Moroccan Berber rugs are not all about pattern. In fact, some of the most striking examples are nearly monochrome. But what these rugs lack in complexity, they make up for in brilliant color and subtle variation. Moroccan-style interiors can be mesmerizing — a sitting room of this type might feature a Moroccan rug, carved wooden screens and a tapestry hung behind the sofa.
Handwoven kilim rugs, known for their wealth of rich colors and unique weaving tradition, are pileless: Whereas the Beni Ourain rugs of Morocco can be described as dense with a thick surface or pile, an authentic kilim rug is thin and flat. (The term “kilim” is Turkish in origin, but this type of textile artistry is practiced all across the Balkans, throughout the Arab world and elsewhere.)
When it comes to eye-catching floor coverings, the distinctive “medallion” pattern of Oushak rugs has two types of rounded shapes alternating against a rich red or blue background created with natural dyes, while the elaborate “star” pattern involves large eight-pointed shapes in diagonal rows alternating with diamonds.
If you’re looking for something unexpected, find a runner rug that pops in your hallway or on your stairs. Dig for dazzling geometric patterns in our inventory of mid-century modern rugs and carpets, which includes works designed by the likes of Swedish textile masters Märta Måås-Fjetterström, Marianne Richter and other artisans.
Carpets and rugs have been around for thousands of years. Prehistoric humans turned to animal skin, wool and fur to craft simple fabrics to soften hard terrain. A 2016 study suggests that "cave lions" were hunted for exactly this purpose, and that decorating your cave with their pelts may have conferred strength and prestige. Although many of these early textiles are still in existence, tracing their precise origins is difficult. Carpets quickly became such a valuable trade commodity that the weavings could easily travel far from their places of origin.
The oldest known carpet was found in southern Siberia. (It may have traveled there from Persepolis in Iran.) For the flat-weave floor rugs crafted by Native Americans, cotton was the primary material before sheep’s wool was introduced in the 16th century. In Europe, carpet-making was fundamental to folk art, and Asian carpets imported to European countries were at one time considered a precious luxury and not intended to remain permanently on the floor.
With the variety of area rugs and carpets rolled out for you on 1stDibs — a collection that includes traditional, modern, minimalist rugs and other coverings of all kinds — things will be looking up whenever you’re looking down.
Embroidered with snakes, turtles, birds and vines, it celebrates a dazzling natural world before the arrival of Adam and Eve.
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Persian garden carpets, with their timeless beauty and unmatched craftsmanship, have an enduring appeal.
With their rich layers, intricate patterns and elaborate lighting, rooms with a Moroccan influence are easy to spot.