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Rug & Kilim’s Persian Sarouk Farahan Style Rug in Navy Blue with Floral Patterns
By Rug & Kilim
Located in Long Island City, NY
This hand-knotted wool 4x6 rug by Rug & Kilim is inspired by Persian Sarouk Farahan rug—a new
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2010s Indian Modern Persian Rugs

Materials

Wool

Antique Persian Serapi 10x14 Rust & Navy Handmade Area Rug
By Ashly Fine Rugs 1
Located in Houston, TX
Ashly Fine Rugs presents an original Vintage Persian Serapi room-sized area rug. Persian Serapi
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Antique Early 1900s Persian Heriz Serapi Persian Rugs

Materials

Wool

Antique Persian Tabriz 3x5 Navy & Mauve Handmade Area Rug
By Ashly Fine Rugs 1
Located in Houston, TX
Ashly Fine Rugs presents a 1940s Antique Persian Tabriz. Tabriz is a northern city in modern-day
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Vintage 1940s Persian Tabriz Persian Rugs

Materials

Wool

Vintage Persian Heriz 10x13 Red, Navy, & Ivory Handmade Area Rug
By Ashly Fine Rugs 1
Located in Houston, TX
Ashly Fine Rugs presents a 1950s Vintage Persian Heriz 10x13 Handmade Area Rug. Heriz rugs are well
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Vintage 1950s Persian Heriz Serapi Persian Rugs

Materials

Wool, Cotton

Antique Persian Tabriz 9x12 Ivory, Peach, & Navy Handmade Area Rug
By Ashly Fine Rugs 1
Located in Houston, TX
Ashly Fine Rugs presents a 1930s Antique Persian Tabriz. Tabriz is a northern city in modern-day
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Vintage 1930s Persian Tabriz Persian Rugs

Materials

Wool

Antique Persian Tabriz 10x13 Navy, Rust, & Ivory Handmade Area Rug
By Ashly Fine Rugs 1
Located in Houston, TX
Ashly Fine Rugs presents a 1940s Antique Persian Tabriz. Tabriz is a northern city in modern-day
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Vintage 1940s Persian Tabriz Persian Rugs

Materials

Wool

20th Century Persian Tabriz Navy Blue Wool 10x13 Roomsized Rug
By Ashly Fine Rugs 1
Located in Houston, TX
20th century Persian Tabriz navy blue & dust rose wool room-sized rug 10 x 13. It is in pristine
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Mid-20th Century Persian Tabriz Persian Rugs

Materials

Wool

Persian Serapi 7x11 Rust, Ivory, Navy, & Tan Reprodcution Handmade Area Rug
By Ashly Fine Rugs 1
Located in Houston, TX
Ashly Fine Rugs presents a new antique reproduction Persian Serapi 7x11 handmade area rug. Persian
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2010s Persian Heriz Serapi Persian Rugs

Materials

Wool

21st Century Persian Sultanabad 12x16 Navy Blue & Ivory Handmade Area Rug
By Ashly Fine Rugs 1
Located in Houston, TX
Ashly Fine Rugs presents an antique recreation of an original Persian Sultanabad 12x16 Navy Blue
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21st Century and Contemporary Persian Sultanabad Persian Rugs

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Wool

Vintage Navy Persian Sarouk Rug
Located in New York, NY
An authentic 3rd quarter of the 20th-century Persian Sarouk rug with a floral design on a navy
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Mid-20th Century Persian Sarouk Farahan Persian Rugs

Materials

Wool

Vintage Navy Persian Sarouk Rug
Vintage Navy Persian Sarouk Rug
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W 109 in L 137 in
Antique Persian Sarouk Mahajaran 12x19 Ivory, Navy, & Red Oversized Area Rug
By Ashly Fine Rugs 1
Located in Houston, TX
Ashly Fine Rugs presents an Antique Persian Sarouk Mahajaran 12x19 Oversized Area Rug. Mahajaran
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Vintage 1920s Persian Sarouk Farahan Persian Rugs

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Wool, Abalone, Cotton

21st Century Persian Heriz 12x15 Tan, Navy, & Brown Handmade Area Rug
By Ashly Fine Rugs 1
Located in Houston, TX
Ashly Fine Rugs presents a New Persian Heriz 12x15 Handmade Area Rug. Heriz rugs are well-known for
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2010s Persian Heriz Serapi Persian Rugs

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Wool, Cotton

Antique Persian Tabriz Pahlavi 9x12 Taupe, Salmon, & Navy Handmade Area Rug
By Ashly Fine Rugs 1
Located in Houston, TX
Ashly Fine Rugs presents a 1930s Antique Persian Tabriz. Tabriz is a northern city in modern-day
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Vintage 1940s Persian Tabriz Persian Rugs

Materials

Wool

Vintage Persian Serapi 13x19 Navy Blue & Rust Oversized Handmade Area Rug
By Ashly Fine Rugs 1
Located in Houston, TX
Ashly Fine Rugs presents an original Vintage Persian Serapi palace-sized area rug. Part of our own
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Vintage 1950s Persian Heriz Serapi Persian Rugs

Materials

Wool

1930s Antique Persian Tabriz 9x13 Ivory, Red, & Navy Handmade Area Rug
By Ashly Fine Rugs 1
Located in Houston, TX
Ashly Fine Rugs presents a 1930s antique Persian Tabriz. Tabriz is a northern city in modern-day
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Vintage 1930s Persian Tabriz Persian Rugs

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Wool

Antique Persian Tabriz 10x13 Tan, Taupe, Navy, & Gold Handmade Area Rug
By Ashly Fine Rugs 1
Located in Houston, TX
Ashly fine rugs presents a 1930s Antique Persian Tabriz. Tabriz is a northern city in modern-day
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Vintage 1930s Persian Tabriz Persian Rugs

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Wool

Antique 1930s Persian Tabriz Pahlavi 9x13 Yellow, Red, & Navy Handmade Area Rug
By Ashly Fine Rugs 1
Located in Houston, TX
Ashly Fine Rugs presents a 1930s Antique Persian Pahlavi Tabriz 9x13 Wool Handmade Rug. Tabriz is
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Vintage 1930s Persian Tabriz Persian Rugs

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Wool

Antique 1940s Fine Persian Tabriz 3x4 Red, Navy, & Blue Handmade Area Rug
By Ashly Fine Rugs 1
Located in Houston, TX
Ashly Fine Rugs presents an extremely fine 1940s Antique Persian Tabriz 3x4 Handmade Area Rug
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Vintage 1940s Persian Tabriz Persian Rugs

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Wool

Navy Blue Antique Persian Malayer Rug
Located in New York, NY
Intermediate size Persian Malayer rug with an all-over repetitive motif on a navy blue field
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20th Century Persian Mid-Century Modern Persian Rugs

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Wool

Navy Blue Antique Persian Malayer Rug
Navy Blue Antique Persian Malayer Rug
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W 54 in L 114 in
Antique Navy Blue Persian Sarouk Rug
Located in New York, NY
An authentic early 20th-century scatter size Persian Sarouk carpet with Classic medallion and
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Early 20th Century Persian Sarouk Farahan Persian Rugs

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Wool

Antique Navy Blue Persian Sarouk Rug
Antique Navy Blue Persian Sarouk Rug
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W 33 in L 55 in
Navy Blue Antique Persian Sarouk Rug
Located in New York, NY
popular of Persian rugs worldwide. Most of them consist of deep red fields with navy borders. Rarely are
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Early 20th Century Persian British Colonial Persian Rugs

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Wool

Navy Blue Antique Persian Sarouk Rug
Navy Blue Antique Persian Sarouk Rug
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W 49 in L 78 in
Vintage Navy Persian Square Accent Rug
Located in New York, NY
Vintage Northwest Persian square acccent size rug from the middle of the 20th Century Measures
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Mid-20th Century Persian Sarouk Farahan Persian Rugs

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Wool

Vintage Navy Persian Square Accent Rug
Vintage Navy Persian Square Accent Rug
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W 62 in L 74 in
Traditiona; Navy Persian Mahal Rug Pillow
Located in New York, NY
Pillow made from a 20th-century Persian Mahal Rug. Measures: 15'' x 21''.
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20th Century Tudor Persian Rugs

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Wool, Cotton

Traditiona; Navy Persian Mahal Rug Pillow
Traditiona; Navy Persian Mahal Rug Pillow
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W 15 in L 21 in
Antique Navy Blue Persian Rug Pillow
Located in New York, NY
Pillow made from a antique Persian Mahal rug. 16'' x 16''
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20th Century Rustic Persian Rugs

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Cotton, Foam, Wool

Captivating Navy Blue Persian Sarouk Rug
Located in New York, NY
navy blue field, circa 1910. Measures: 4'3" x 6'8" Investment-level Sarouk rugs were not produced
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Early 20th Century Persian Sarouk Farahan Persian Rugs

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Wool

Captivating Navy Blue Persian Sarouk Rug
Captivating Navy Blue Persian Sarouk Rug
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W 51 in L 80 in
Traditional Antique Persian Navy Geometric Heriz Rug
Located in New York, NY
An early 20th-century traditional navy field all over tribal design Persian Heriz carpet
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Early 20th Century Persian Serapi Persian Rugs

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Wool

Captivating Navy Blue Persian Sarouk Ferehan Rug
Located in New York, NY
An authentic early 20th-century Sarouk Ferehan navy blue field carpet with an all-over geometric
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Early 20th Century Persian Sarouk Farahan Persian Rugs

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Wool

Antique Persian Bidjar by Mehraban Rugs
By Mehraban Rugs
Located in WEST HOLLYWOOD, CA
A mesmerizing Antique Persian Bidjar rug that features diverse botanical elements of lush palmettes
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Antique 1890s Persian Persian Rugs

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Wool

Fine Persian Tabriz by Mehraban Rugs
By Mehraban Rugs
Located in WEST HOLLYWOOD, CA
and outer botanical guard bands, this remarkable rug is in the muted tones of terracota, navy blue and
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Vintage 1960s Persian Persian Rugs

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Wool, Silk

Antique Persian Red Navy Blue Tribal Persian Bakhtiari Small Rug
Located in New York, NY
Antique Bakhtiari rugs were woven in Zagros Mountains of Iran, and mainly woven by villagers and
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Vintage 1920s Persian Tribal Persian Rugs

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Wool

Antique Persian Sultanabad Rug Allover Design
By Mehraban Rugs
Located in WEST HOLLYWOOD, CA
Vivid antique Sultanabad workshop rug with all-over Herati lattice motif in the central field and
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Antique Late 19th Century Persian Persian Rugs

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Wool

Vintage Persian Tabriz Overdye Rug in Navy Blue
Located in New York, NY
Vintage Persian Tabriz overdye rug in navy blue. Rug measures 9'5"x11'6".
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Vintage 1960s Persian Tabriz Persian Rugs

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Wool

Zabihi Collection Antique Navy Blue Persian Sarouk Rug
Located in New York, NY
An authentic early 20th-century room size Persian Mohajeran Sarouk carpet in predominantly navy
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Early 20th Century Persian Sarouk Farahan Persian Rugs

Materials

Wool

Vintage Persian Overdye Tabriz Dark Navy Blue Rug
Located in New York, NY
Beautiful vintage Persian Tabriz rug overdyed in a dark navy/blue color. Size is 9'11"x13'0".
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Vintage 1960s Persian Tabriz Persian Rugs

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Wool

Zabihi Collection Antique Navy Blue Persian Sarouk Rug
Located in New York, NY
An authentic early 20th-century scatter size Persian Sarouk carpet in predominantly navy Measures
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Early 20th Century Persian Sarouk Farahan Persian Rugs

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Wool

Persian Bakshaish Rug in Navy Blue and Rust
By Nasiri
Located in New York, NY
This rug resembles the rare and collectible antique Bakshaish rugs that were produced in the 19th
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Early 2000s Persian Bakshaish Persian Rugs

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Wool

1890 Antique Persian Serapi Rug Rust/Navy Medallion
Located in Carlstadt, NJ
carpet. This handcrafted Persian Serapi good condition, is an original hand knotted oriental rug. This
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Antique 1890s Persian Serapi Persian Rugs

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Wool

Traditional Antique Persian Square Navy Geometric Heriz Rug
Located in New York, NY
An early 20th-century traditional navy blue and brown square size Persian Heriz carpet. Measures
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Early 20th Century Persian Serapi Persian Rugs

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Wool

Traditional Antique Persian Square Navy Blue Heriz Rug
Located in New York, NY
An early 20th century traditional navy blue and brown square size Persian Heriz carpet. Measures
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Early 20th Century Persian Serapi Persian Rugs

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Wool

Traditional Antique Persian Square Navy Geometric Heriz Rug
Located in New York, NY
An early 20th-century traditional navy blue and brown accent, ivory field room size Persian Heriz
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Early 20th Century Persian Serapi Persian Rugs

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Wool

Oversize Persian Mustafi Mahal Rug in Navy Blue
By Ziegler & Co.
Located in New York, NY
Rare oversize square Persian Mahal rug with all-over mustafi design on a navy field background
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Early 20th Century Persian American Colonial Persian Rugs

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Wool

Ararat Rugs Gerous Arabesque Rug, Antique Persian Revival Carpet, Natural Dyed
By Ararat Rugs
Located in Tokyo, JP
The source of the rug comes from the book Islamic Carpets, Joseph V. McMullan, Near Eastern Art
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21st Century and Contemporary Turkish Revival Persian Rugs

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Wool, Natural Fiber, Organic Material

Antique Persian Sultanabad Rug, Handmade Wool Oriental Rug, Navy Blue
Located in Port Washington, NY
Sultanabad is a region in NW Persia. It was the site of the principle Ziegler weaving's in the late 19th century. Sultanabad's are famous for their floral designs as they improved th...
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Early 20th Century Persian Sultanabad Persian Rugs

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Wool

Antique Persian fine Traditional Handwoven Luxury Wool Navy Rug
Located in Secaucus, NJ
Antique Persian fine Traditional Handwoven Luxury Wool Navy Rug. Size: 11'x11'
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20th Century Persian Kirman Persian Rugs

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Wool

Antique Persian fine Traditional Handwoven Luxury Wool Navy Rug
Located in Secaucus, NJ
Antique Persian fine Traditional Handwoven Luxury Wool Navy Rug. Size: 8'1"x10'9"
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20th Century Persian Kirman Persian Rugs

Materials

Wool

Antique Persian Fine Traditional Handwoven Luxury Wool Navy Rug
Located in Secaucus, NJ
Antique Persian Fine Traditional Handwoven Luxury Wool Navy Rug. Size: 2'-2" X 2'-8"
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20th Century Persian Tabriz Persian Rugs

Materials

Wool

Antique Persian Fine Traditional Handwoven Luxury Wool Navy Rug
Located in Secaucus, NJ
Antique Persian Fine Traditional Handwoven Luxury Wool Navy Rug. Size: 6'-7" x 11'-7"
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20th Century Persian Malayer Persian Rugs

Materials

Wool

Antique Persian Fine Traditional Handwoven Luxury Wool Navy Rug
Located in Secaucus, NJ
Antique Persian Fine Traditional Handwoven Luxury Wool Navy Rug. Size: 10'-0" x 13'-3"
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20th Century Persian Kirman Persian Rugs

Materials

Wool

Antique Persian Fine Traditional Handwoven Luxury Wool Navy Rug
Located in Secaucus, NJ
Antique Persian Fine Traditional Handwoven Luxury Wool Navy Rug. Size: 10'-2" X 13'-8"
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20th Century Persian Kashan Persian Rugs

Materials

Wool

Antique Persian fine Traditional Handwoven Luxury Wool Navy Rug
Located in Secaucus, NJ
Antique Persian fine Traditional Handwoven Luxury Wool Navy Rug. Size: 10'-6" X 12'-10"
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20th Century Persian Other Persian Rugs

Materials

Wool

Antique Persian fine Traditional Handwoven Luxury Wool Navy Rug
Located in Secaucus, NJ
Antique Persian fine Traditional Handwoven Luxury Wool Navy Rug. Size: 9'-6" X 12'-10"
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20th Century Persian Other Persian Rugs

Materials

Wool

Antique Persian fine Traditional Handwoven Luxury Wool Navy Rug
Located in Secaucus, NJ
Antique Persian fine Traditional Handwoven Luxury Wool Navy Rug. Size 9'-11" X 12'-9"
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20th Century Persian Kirman Persian Rugs

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Wool

Antique Persian fine Traditional Handwoven Luxury Red / Navy Rug
Located in Secaucus, NJ
Antique Persian fine Traditional Handwoven Luxury Red / Navy Rug. Size: 7'-11" X 11'-6"
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20th Century Persian Heriz Serapi Persian Rugs

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Wool

Antique Persian fine Traditional Handwoven Luxury Wool Navy Rug
Located in Secaucus, NJ
Antique Persian fine Traditional Handwoven Luxury Wool Navy Rug. Size: 6'-7" X 9'-7"
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20th Century Persian Tabriz Persian Rugs

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Wool

Antique Persian fine Traditional Handwoven Luxury Wool Navy Rug
Located in Secaucus, NJ
Antique Persian fine Traditional Handwoven Luxury Wool Navy Rug. Size: 10'-6" X 13'-9"
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20th Century Persian Khorassan Persian Rugs

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Wool

Navy and Rust Mezit / Qashqai Runner - Nomadic Persian Rug
Located in Blacksburg, VA
Mesmerizing Vintage Meziti Runner 3' 3" x 9' Gorgeous tribal rug comprised entirely of Persian
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Mid-20th Century Persian Tribal Persian Rugs

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Wool

Ararat Rugs Bidjar Rug with Lion Design Persian Revival Carpet Natural Dyed
By Ararat Rugs
Located in Tokyo, JP
impression that it is only part of a larger scheme designed 19th-century rug from the Bidjar region, Eastern
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21st Century and Contemporary Turkish Revival Persian Rugs

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Wool, Natural Fiber, Organic Material

Ararat Rugs Mina Khani Rug, 19th Century Persian Revival Carpet, Natural Dyed
By Ararat Rugs
Located in Tokyo, JP
The source of the rug comes from the book Antique Rugs of Kurdistan A Historical Legacy of Woven
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21st Century and Contemporary Turkish Revival Persian Rugs

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Wool, Natural Fiber, Organic Material

Navy Blue Antique Bidjar Handmade Allover Persian Wool Rug
Located in Norwalk, CT
Beautiful antique Bidjar hand-knotted wool rug with a navy blue color field. This Persian rug has a
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20th Century Persian Islamic Persian Rugs

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Wool

Zabihi Collection Antique Persian Square Navy Geometric Heriz Rug
Located in New York, NY
An early 20th century traditional navy blue field Persian Heriz carpet with a geometric all over
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Early 20th Century Persian Serapi Persian Rugs

Materials

Wool

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Navy Persian Rug For Sale on 1stDibs

With a vast inventory of beautiful furniture at 1stDibs, we’ve got just the navy Persian rug you’re looking for. Each navy Persian rug for sale was constructed with extraordinary care, often using fabric, wool and cotton. If you’re shopping for a navy Persian rug, we have 427 options in-stock, while there are 15 modern editions to choose from as well. Whether you’re looking for an older or newer navy Persian rug, there are earlier versions available from the 19th Century and newer variations made as recently as the 21st Century. When you’re browsing for the right navy Persian rug, those designed in Modern, Mid-Century Modern and Art Deco styles are of considerable interest.

How Much is a Navy Persian Rug?

Prices for a navy Persian rug start at $149 and top out at $225,000 with the average selling for $5,781.

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 Navy Persian Rug
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 3, 2024
    Persian rugs can be expensive because they are made with the highest quality materials, the cost of which trickles down to the consumer, and because of the long time that it takes to create these majestic works.

    Antique and vintage Persian rugs are handmade from the finest materials, including wool and silk. These fibers are colored using natural dyes derived from insects and plants and woven into bold designs that reflect Iran’s culture and history. Regarded as works of art, carpets and rugs of this kind can take months or years to complete.

    Iran (modern-day Persia) encompasses different cultures, languages and dialects, and its exquisite rugs reflect this diversity. 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 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.

    The antique and vintage Persian rugs for sale on 1stDibs include Persian tribal rugs, handmade silk Persian rugs and more.
  • Nazmiyal
    NazmiyalMarch 23, 2021
    A rug that was woven in the Heriz area in Iran.
  • 1stDibs ExpertOctober 12, 2021
    An overdyed Persian rug refers to a rug that has been treated with a specific process and wash — it involves bleaching, color saturation and drying. The washed rug is overdyed, which creates deep and rich color that is uneven compared to that of a new rug. This will give it a vintage appearance and it is guaranteed to stand out in any space. Find a collection of antique and vintage rugs on 1stDibs today.
  • Nazmiyal
    NazmiyalMarch 23, 2021
    It is a rug that was woven in the city of Mashad in Modern day Iran.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    What Persian rugs symbolize is largely a matter of personal interpretation and what patterns are present on them. Many traditional motifs have a link to good fortune, while others represent ancient stories, religious tales and myths. On 1stDibs, find a selection of Persian rugs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 22, 2021
    A Tabriz Persian rug is a type of Persian rug originating from the city of Tabriz, in the north west of Iran. These rugs are known for their short trimmed piles, precise weaves, and bold color usage. Weavers create these rugs using the Turkish knot rather than the Persian knot. A variety of Tabriz Persian rugs can be found on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertOctober 12, 2021
    A vintage Persian rug is often a hand-knotted or hand-woven rug that dates from the 1940s to the 1980s. True Persian rugs can only be produced in Iran's middle eastern area. A soft backing is usually included in a genuine Persian rug. Find a wide collection of vintage Persian rugs in various materials on 1stDibs today.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 3, 2024
    Persian rugs are made of the finest materials, including wool, cotton and silk. Authentic Persian rugs are never made with synthetic fibers. 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, carpets and rugs of this kind are made by hand and can take months or years to complete.

    Iran (modern-day Persia) encompasses different cultures, languages and dialects, and its exquisite rugs reflect this diversity. 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.” 

    The antique and vintage Persian rugs for sale on 1stDibs include Persian tribal rugs, handmade silk Persian rugs and more.
  • 1stDibs ExpertAugust 15, 2019

    Yes, Persian rugs will fade as a result of prolonged sun exposure.

  • 1stDibs ExpertSeptember 28, 2021
    Both Oriental and Persian rugs are hand knotted on looms. While Oriental rugs are tied with symmetrical Ghiordes knots, Persian rugs are tied using an asymmetrical or Senneh knot. Find a collection of vintage and antique Oriental and Persian rugs on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertAugust 15, 2019

    The difference between Persian and Turkish rugs can be identified through knotting techniques and patterns. Persian rugs are knotted with a single knot, while Turkish rugs employ a double knotting technique. Additionally, Persian rugs typically have more rounded, oriental motifs, whereas Turkish rugs have more geometric designs.

  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 3, 2024
    How much authentic Persian rugs are will depend on rarity, condition, demand and more. The price of Persian rugs on 1stDibs starts at approximately $200 or $220 per rug. Persian rugs can be surprisingly costly partly because they are made with the highest quality materials. The expense of these materials will trickle down to the consumer. The long time that it takes to create these majestic works will also factor into the price.

    Antique and vintage Persian rugs are handmade from the finest materials, including wool and silk. These fibers are colored using natural dyes derived from insects and plants and woven into bold designs that reflect Iran’s culture and history. Regarded as works of art, carpets and rugs of this kind can take months or years to complete.

    Iran (modern-day Persia) encompasses different cultures, languages and dialects, and its exquisite rugs reflect this diversity. 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 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.

    The antique and vintage Persian rugs for sale on 1stDibs include Persian tribal rugs, handmade silk Persian rugs and more.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    To tell if a Persian rug is authentic, turn it over. Real ones feature hand-knotted crafting, which makes the pattern on the back the same as the one shown on the front. If you find a backing or don't see the print, you likely have a reproduction rug. On 1stDibs, find a collection of expertly vetted Persian rugs.
  • Nazmiyal
    NazmiyalMarch 23, 2021
    That depends on the size and how fine the rug is.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    To date a Persian rug, first identify the style of the rug. Look for signs of natural wear and any damage that has been repaired. Vegetable dyes, which fade over time, were commonly used before the 20th century. Modern Persian rugs are occasionally bleached to mimic natural aging, but if you examine the colors closely, you'll be able to tell authentic gradual fading from synthetic defined fading. Shop a collection of expertly-vetted Persian rugs from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    There are a few red flags you should look for in determining if you have an antique Persian rug. Firstly, check the fringe. Fringes on a Persian rug form from the end of warp yarns, and won’t be sewn on the back. Also check the colors. They should be crisp, with no bleeding of the dyes. Shop a collection of authentic Persian rugs from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    The best way to tell if your Persian rug is real silk is to simply rub the fabric. Silk will get warmer if you rub it, and likely develop a sheen. If neither happens and if the rug feels coarse, then it’s likely not real silk. On 1stDibs, shop a collection of genuine Persian rugs from some of the world’s top sellers.
  • 1stDibs ExpertAugust 15, 2019

    Persian rugs can last for over 100 years when the correct precautions are taken in maintaining it effectively

  • 1stDibs ExpertAugust 15, 2019

    The different types of Persian rugs are Tabriz, Heriz, Kashan, Gabbeh, Isfahan, Nain, Mashad, Balouchi, and Qum.

  • 1stDibs ExpertAugust 15, 2019

    Persian rugs that are authentic and hand-knotted are likely to increase in value, but returns to this investment are not expected to be immediate.