Unavailable|$120,000
Extremely Fine Antique Oversize 19th Century Meshed Carpet
Located in New York, NY
Extremely fine antique 19th century meshed carpet. Contact dealer. Excellent condition.
Wool
Unavailable|$65,000
Exceptional Extremely Fine Antique Persian Meshed Gallery Carpet
Located in New York, NY
Exceptional extremely fine antique Persian meshed gallery carpet. Contact dealer Excellent
Wool
Sold|$5,500
Shabby Chic Persian Meshed Rug
Located in New York, NY
A 20th century antique Persian Meshed rug. We love the natural wear on this rug because it shows a
Sold|$4,600
Persian Meshed Rug with Bird Medallion
Located in New York, NY
Antique Persian meshed rug. Soft rosy pink field and blue border and small central Medallion in the
Wool
Incredible Monumental Early 20th Century Meshed Rug
Located in Chicago, IL
An incredible monumental early 20th century Meshed rug with a densely woven mirrored pattern of
Wool
Antique Hand-Knotted Meshed Rug – Persian Blue Medallion Design
Located in New York, NY
This antique Meshed rug features an elegant medallion design, woven in a soothing palette of soft
Wool
Sold|$24,000
Muave Traditional Antique Persian Meshed Rug
Located in New York, NY
A muted Persian Meshed rug. 11'7'' x 16'2'' circa 1930 The city of Meshed is one of Iran's oldest
Wool
Sold|$44,000
Antique Persian Meshed Rug
Located in New York, NY
The city of Meshed is one of Iran's oldest cities, located in the Khorassan province in the
Wool
Sold|$1,793
Beautiful Rare Persian Meshed Rug in Wool
Located in Casale Monferrato, IT
Nice 20th century Meshed Persian rug with a beautiful decoration entirely hand knotted with wool.
Wool
Unusual Meshed Rug with All Over Herati Design On a Dark Field
Located in New York, NY
and reversing turtles, with teal accents. Moderate weave on cotton. Generally distressed. Rug Size
Wool, Cotton
Sold|$95,000
Antique Persian Meshad Rug
Located in New York, NY
'An early 20th century Persian Meshad (Meshed) rug, the abrashed light brown field with dramatic
Wool
Sold|$10,000
Persian Blue Green Meshed Antique Rug
Located in New York, NY
1920s Persian Meshed rug with a pretty blue field, accents in green, brown and khaki and a sand
Wool
Sold|$3,990
Vintage Meshed Carpet
Located in Katonah, NY
! Many years of enjoyment to come with this hand knotted Persian Meshed carpet made in Persia circa 1930
Wool, Cotton
Lightly Distressed Blue Persian Meshed Carpet, circa 1920s
Located in New York, NY
The visibly abrashed pale blue-grey field of this NE Persian city carpet shows five rows of three or two voluted cruciform lozenges, all set off by a sand palmette border. Partially ...
Wool
Sold|$150,000
Antique Persian Meshad Rug
Located in New York, NY
'A decorative early 20th century Persian Meshad (Meshed) antique rug, the blue field with an
Wool
Sold|$50,000
Persian Meshad Area Rug
Located in New York, NY
A late 19th century Persian Meshad (Meshed) antique rug, the dusty rose field with a bold design of
Wool
Sold|$1,900
Antique Persian Meshad Rug
Located in New York, NY
'An early 20th century Persian Meshad (Meshed) antique rug, the abrashed camel field having a
Wool
Sold|$125,000
Antique Tabriz Persian Rug
Located in New York, NY
talented artisans to every produce antique Persian rugs. A delicate mesh composed of the Persian Herati
Wool
Sold|$50,000
Spectacular Persian Pictorial Animal Rug
Located in New York, NY
Exquisite Persian Meshed Pictorial rug from the late 19th century with an array of animals on soft
Wool
Zabihi Collection Antique Persian Room Size Rug
Located in New York, NY
One of a kind worn room-size Persian rug from the meshed region. Predominantly blue and raspberry
Wool
Sold|$95,000
Persian Meshad
Located in New York, NY
A late 19th century Persian Meshad (Meshed) antique rug, the abrashed pale rust field with an
Wool
Sold|$125,000
Persian Meshad Carpet
Located in New York, NY
An early 20th century Persian Meshad (Meshed) antique rug, the striated blue field with a
Wool
Sold|$125,000
Persian Meshad
Located in New York, NY
An early 20th century Persian Meshad (Meshed) antique rug, the striated blue field with a
Wool
1990'S JEAN PAUL GAULTIER JPG Tribal Rug Patchwork Mesh Skirt
By Jean Paul Gaultier
Located in New York, NY
1990'S JEAN PAUL GAULTIER JPG Tribal Rug Patchwork Mesh Skirt
Sold|$11,750
Antique Persian Meshed Rug
Located in New York, NY
A room-size Persian Meshed rug with an all-over formal design on a wheat field, an icy blue border
Wool
Sold|$12,750
Antique Persian Meshed Rug
Located in New York, NY
Traditional Room size Persian Mashad rug from the 2nd quarter of the 20th century with a floral
Wool
Sold|$2,750
Antique Persian Meshed Square Rug
Located in New York, NY
A rare antique Persian square size mat.
Wool
Sold|$3,904
Vintage Distressed Meshed Carpet
Located in Katonah, NY
of enjoyment to come with this hand knotted Persian Meshed carpet made in Persia circa 1940's vintage
Wool, Cotton
Sold|$6,640
Antique Persian Meshed Carpet, circa 1920s
Located in New York, NY
This nearly distressed NE Persian city carpet shows a sandy straw field with an elegant all-over pattern of palmettes, rinceaux and curled leaves with salient light blue accents. The...
Wool
Sold|$10,000
Vintage Persian Meshad Rug
Located in New York, NY
A late 19th century Persian Meshad (Meshed) antique rug, the dusty rose field with a bold design of
Wool
First Half of the 20th Century Persian Meshed Rug ‘Nearly Square’
Located in Edinburgh, GB
This is a beautiful and authentic, nearly square Meshed carpet (north-west Iran) from the 1930s
Wool
Persian Meshed Carpet in Blue, Black and Beige
Located in Antwerp, BE
Persian Meshed carpet hand-knotted, circa 1920. This carpet is part of our "shabby chic
Wool
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.
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