Heriz-Serapi Design Rug by Keivan Woven Arts 9'10 x 13'6
By Keivan Woven Arts
Located in Atlanta, GA
The combination of ivory, pale blue, and warm earth tones allows the rug to integrate beautifully into both traditional and contemporary spaces. SEO Keywords: Heriz-Serapi design ru...
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Zabihi Collection Room Size Antique Heriz Rug
Located in New York, NY
An early 20th-century Neutral Color Heriz Antique Wash Rug Details rug no. j4293 size 7' 6" x 10' 2" (229 x 310 cm)
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Heriz S-J2903
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
an early 20th century Persian Heriz in neutral colors
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Neutral Heriz Antique Persian Wool Rug
Located in New York, NY
A 20th century traditional Persian Heriz rug in neutral colors. The field is a light beige brown, accents in charcoal, ivory and light blue, circa 1920 Measures: 6' x 8'1” Heri...
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Neutral Heriz Antique Persian Room Size Rug
Located in New York, NY
A 20th-century traditional Persian Heriz room-size rug in neutral colors. Measures: 7'6'' x 11' Heriz carpets are beloved for their versatility.
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Antique Persian Heriz, 3'7" x 5'
Located in Evanston, IL
The result is extremely durable wool containing trace amounts of copper that act as a natural mordant and dye fixative. Heriz carpets have define angular style design and they have ...
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Neutral Color Persian Heriz Rug
Located in New York, NY
Mid-20th Century Scatter square size Persian Heriz rug Measures: 3'9'' x 4'10''.
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Neutral Persian Heriz Rug
Located in New York, NY
A muted shabby chic room size Persian Heriz rug with earthy palette in browns/blues/greens.
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Antique Heriz Carpet, Neutral Palette, circa 1920s
Located in New York, NY
This NW Persian village carpet in the coarser "Gorevan" weave features a semi-geometric palmette, flower and right-angle vine pattern, strongly accented in dark brown, on a camel-tan...
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Oversize Antique Heriz Rug in Neutral Tones
Located in New York, NY
This exquisite antique Heriz rug, measuring 9'0" × 10'7", features a commanding central medallion and angular floral motifs typical of Heriz design, all rendered in a palette of eart...
Wool, Cotton
Antique Neutral Persian Heriz Carpet, Allover Field, circa 1920s
Located in New York, NY
The sand field is centered by a very small stepped motif surrounded by semi-geometric leaves and flowers in the distinctive Heriz style.The turtle pattern main border is strongly abr...
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Golden Background Antique Heriz Persian Rug
Located in New York, NY
These classically colored carpets, including Serapi Heriz rugs, often feature a traditional pairing of crimson red and clear Persian blue, which are combined with varied neutrals.
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Neutral Khaki Green Persian Heriz 20th Century Runner
Located in New York, NY
One-of-a-kind neutral Persian Heriz runner in neutral colors with a Classic traditional geometric design, circa 1940.
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Antique Heriz in Neutral Tones with Geometric Medallion
Located in New York, NY
This antique Persian Heriz rug, woven circa 1920, presents a beautifully subdued palette of earthy browns, taupe, and soft neutrals, lending it a versatile and understated elegance.
Wool, Cotton
Neutral Vintage Persian Heriz Narrow Beige Green Color 20th Century Runner
Located in New York, NY
Narrow one of a kind Persian runner in beige and green with a classic traditional geometric design, circa 1930. Measures: 1'9" x 6'5".
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Neutral Persian Karaje Runner, circa 1930s
Located in New York, NY
This earth-toned NW Persian miniature kenare shows characteristic octogram and hooked hexagon medallions on a buff field. The abrash shows at one end of this evenly low piece with so...
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Antique Persian Heriz Rug
Located in New York, NY
These classically colored carpets often feature a traditional pairing of crimson red and clear Persian blue, which are combined with varied neutrals. Antique Heriz rugs often feature...
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Neutral Heriz Antique Persian Rug
Located in New York, NY
A 20th century traditional Persian Heriz rug in neutral colors. Beige, brown and light blue Measures: 8'2'' x 10'5” Heriz carpets are beloved for their versatility.
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8'7" x 11'1" Antique Heriz Carpet, Persian
Located in Evanston, IL
The result is extremely durable wool containing trace amounts of copper that act as a natural mordant and dye fixative. Heriz carpets have define angular style design and they have ...
Wool
Neutral Antique Persian Heriz Runner
Located in New York, NY
One of a kind decorative antique Persian Heriz runner featuring light blue accents on a sand field. Measure: 2'8'' x 11'.
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Contemporary Heriz Style Rug with Neutral Colors
Located in Dallas, TX
30177, contemporary Heriz style rug with neutral colors. This hand knotted wool contemporary Heriz-style rug features a large octofoil medallion with anchor pendants centered on an a...
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Narrow Neutral Persian Heriz 20th Century Runner
Located in New York, NY
One of a kind neutral Persian Heriz runner in neutral colors with a Classic traditional geometric design, circa 1940 Measures: 2'3" x 9'1".
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Zabihi Collection Antique Persian Neutral Color Heriz Rug
Located in New York, NY
A whitewashed Karadja Heriz rug from the 20th century Details rug no. j4529 size 7' 10" x 11' 2" (239 x 340 cm)
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Antique Persian Heriz Mini Rug
Located in New York, NY
Mid 20th century Mini size Persian Heriz rug in neutral colors Measures: 2'1'' x 3'10''.
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Neutral Vintage Persian Heriz Rug
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Age: Circa 1940 Colors: sandy beige, cream, light brown Pile: low Wear Notes: 2 Material: wool on cotton Beautiful neutral Heriz woven in the 1940's. Safe for high traffic areas.
Wool, Cotton
Zabihi Collection Worn Antique Khotan Rug
Located in New York, NY
a late 19th century antique Khotan rug 4'1'' x 6'10''
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Keivan Woven Arts Large Modern Khotan Rug 12' x 15'
By Keivan Woven Arts
Located in Atlanta, GA
Measures 12'0 x 15'0 Keivan Woven Arts Large Modern Khotan rug The border has tribal markings in a rich brown color, atop a rustic blend of forest green background. The field remai...
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Zabihi Collection Antique Persian Heriz Small Square Rug
Located in New York, NY
Antique throw heriz rug with a lovely abrash. Compact Herati design with lovely muted colors perfect for a powder room or even a throw rug in any area. Details rug no. r5527 size 2'...
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Antique East Turkestan Khotan Rug
Located in New York, NY
An antique East Turkestan Khotan carpet from the second quarter of the 20th century.
Wool
$5,492Sale Price|35% Off
W 112 in L 137 in
Keivan Woven Arts, En-3264, Turkish Oushak Rug- 9′4″ × 11′4″
By Keivan Woven Arts
Located in Atlanta, GA
Keivan Woven Arts, En-3264, Turkish Oushak Rug- 9′4″ × 11′4″ This traditional Oushak rug from Turkey features a subdued, neutral color palette and an all-over design of floral shapes...
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$5,805Sale Price|55% Off
W 145 in L 218 in
Very Large Serapi-Heriz Design Rug With Geometric Medallion 12'1 X 18'2
By Keivan Woven Arts
Located in Atlanta, GA
very Large Serapi-Heriz Design rug with Geometric Medallion Measures: 12'1 x 18'2 Large Beautiful modern Heriz Style hand-knotted wool rug with a Traditional Design. This Heriz ru...
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Zabihi Collection early 20th Century Antique Large Chinese Carpet
Located in New York, NY
An early 20th-century oversize decorative Chinese rug with an all-over design on a faded peach field accents in brown, light blue, green, ivory. The design seems to be derived from l...
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$6,680Sale Price|20% Off
W 100 in L 117 in
Hand-Knotted Oushak Rug by Keivan Woven Arts, Floral Design, Turkey
By Keivan Woven Arts
Located in Atlanta, GA
Made with a combination of angora and old wool, this magnificent Oushak boasts an all-over design in a large-scale style. The plentiful floral and bouquet motifs creates an open desi...
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Zabihi Collection Straw Color Antique Khotan Rug
Located in New York, NY
Khotan gallery rug with nice all-over geometric palette in a predominant straw color. Outline colors in ivory and brown Size: 6'10" x 13'5".
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Hand Knotted Oushak Rug by Keivan Woven Arts 4'11 X 6'10
By Keivan Woven Arts
Located in Atlanta, GA
Hand knotted Oushak made in wool with a field is backed by a ivory color, with a light blue border, etched with elegant golden/brown branches. The arabesque-like design brings splash...
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Zabihi Collection Antique Persian Heriz Rug
Located in New York, NY
a room-sized 20th century soft color Persian Heriz Rug Details rug no. j4312 size 7' 11" x 11' 1" (241 x 338 cm) With distinctive large scale motifs and a wide ranging palette of w...
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Zabihi Collection Antique Persian Heriz Room Size Rug
Located in New York, NY
An early 20th-century Persian Heriz room-size rug Details rug no. j3038 size 7' 6" x 10' 3" (229 x 312 cm) With distinctive large scale motifs and a wide ranging palette of warm co...
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Zabihi Collection East Turkestan Rug
Located in New York, NY
Quirky East Turkmenistan rug with a teapo tmedallion, accents in canteloupe and ivory on a brown field. The weaver intentionally left out one end border to give it a more desirable. ...
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Zabihi Collection Antique Persian Heriz Large Room Size Rug
Located in New York, NY
Large room size Persian 1930s Heriz Carpet Details rug no. j2672 size 11' 2" x 14' 10" (340 x 452 cm) rug type Serapi/Heriz With distinctive large scale motifs and a wide ranging p...
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Vintage Style Haji Jalili Design Rug
By Mehraban Rugs
Located in WEST HOLLYWOOD, CA
A gorgeous revival of Hadji Jalili has a soft neutral ground with tan motifs that are accentuated with walnut-colored outlines. A pattern that is finely rendered all the motifs of br...
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Large Turkish Oushak by Keivan Woven Arts 13'7 X 18'8
By Keivan Woven Arts
Located in Atlanta, GA
Large Turkish Oushak Rug, rug EN-115175, country of origin / type: Turkey / Oushak, circa Late-20th Century. Measures: 13'7 x 18'8. This vintage Turkish Oushak rug is remarkably el...
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Zabihi Collection Vintage Turkish Lavender Pink Anatolian Small Rug
Located in New York, NY
A mid-20th-century Turkish Anatolian Throw Rug Details rug no. r5278 size 2' 7" x 3' 11" (79 x 119 cm)
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Zabihi Collection Bakhtiari Garden Box Rug
Located in New York, NY
an early 20th Century Bakhtiari Rug with a fun, colorful garden box pattern. rug no. j2605 size 10' 8" x 13' 6" (325 x 411 cm)
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Zabihi Collection Large Green Antique Turkish Oushak Rug
Located in New York, NY
Stunning antique Oushak in full pile condition with glossy-like wool in a predominant rare green shade. Images are from the light and dark side so you can get a better feel of the r...
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Zabihi Collection Worn Antique Persian Gabbeh Small Rug
Located in New York, NY
an early 20th-century colorful tribal persian gabbeh small rug rug no. r5908 size 3' 2" x 5' 9" (97 x 175 cm)
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Vintage Inspired Moroccan Rug
Located in New York, NY
An early 21st Century Moroccan rug in gray and blue. The wool is lustrous and soft and cozy on the feet Measures: 7'6'' x 9'6''.
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Zabihi Collection late 19th Century French Tapestry
Located in New York, NY
a late 19th-century French Tapestry Details rug no. j4508 size 5' 10" x 7' (178 x 213 cm)
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Galerie Shabab Collection Mid-20th Century Turkish Oushak Throw Rug
Located in New York, NY
A wool pile of symmetric knots on a cotton foundation. The soft yellow semi-open field presents a beige medallion, pale blue sub-medallion, and a rope cinching in the waist! Pale blu...
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Galerie Shabab Collection Early 20th Century Central Asian Turkoman Throw Rug
Located in New York, NY
An antique Central Asian Turkoman throw rug. The design is a mixture of Salor guls in the field, Saryk hexagon and ‘X’ main border and Tekke skirt (elem) ashik patterns. The tribal m...
Wool
$34,250
W 117 in L 156 in
Galerie Shabab Collection Early 20th Century Turkish Oushak Room Size Carpet
Located in New York, NY
An antique Turkish Oushak room size carpet handmade during the Early 20th century. Measures: 9' 10" x 13' 1"
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Galerie Shabab Collection Mid-20th Century Turkish Anatolian Rug
Located in New York, NY
This mid-20th-century Turkish Anatolian rug, measuring 1' 6" × 1' 6", captures the spirit of rural weaving with its vibrant color palette and geometric simplicity. The composition fe...
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Zabihi Collection Oversize Indian Antique Agra Carpet
Located in New York, NY
An oversize late 19th-early 20th century antique Indian Agra carpet. Large-scale Pigeons can be spotted on green colored ground. 12'3'' x 23'2'' Agra carpets combine the grandeur a...
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Zabihi Collection Vintage Persian Pictorial Balouch Gallery Rug
Located in New York, NY
An Ivory ground Balouch pictorial gallery rug from the middle of the 20th century Details rug no. 31363 size 4' 8" x 11' 1" (142 x 338 cm)
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Rug & Kilim’s Modern Persian Style Rug in Blue with Colorful Tree of Life
By Rug & Kilim
Located in Long Island City, NY
Made with a luxurious blend of hand-knotted wool and silk, this 12x15 contemporary rug is a bold addition to Rug & Kilim’s Modern Classics Collection—a luxurious reimagining of h...
Wool, Silk
Vintage Heriz Rug with Sand Field and Cocoa Tribal Motifs
Located in New York, NY
This vintage Heriz rug showcases a sand-toned field enriched with a lattice of angular motifs and stylized foliage in soft cocoa, muted taupe, and hints of mineral blue. The symmetri...
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Galerie Shabab Collection Early 20th Century Turkish Oushak Oversize Carpet
Located in New York, NY
An antique Turkish Oushak oversize carpet. This Turkish town carpet has a five-column pattern derived from the classic Persian Harshang layout of palmettes, cog-wheel rosettes, and t...
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Zabihi Collection Vintage Turkish Konya Decorative Rug
Located in New York, NY
Mid-20th century Turkish Konya rug Measures: 4' x 7'5''.
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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