Zabihi Collection Whimsical Folk Art Persian Gabbeh Rug
Located in New York, NY
a 3rd quarter of the 20th century Persian Gabbeh Folk Art Rug rug no. j4777 size 3'3" x 5'2''
Late 20th Century Persian Tribal Persian Rugs
Wool
Zabihi Collection Whimsical Folk Art Persian Gabbeh Rug
Located in New York, NY
a 3rd quarter of the 20th century Persian Gabbeh Folk Art Rug rug no. j4777 size 3'3" x 5'2''
Wool
Flatweave Striped Runner Rug 3 ft x 9 ft - Blue & Red
Located in Dallas, TX
Striped Runner Rug Artful Plaid Rug with Vintage Soul This striking narrow runner brings a beautifully lived-in vibrancy to the room. Hand-woven in wool as a traditional flatweave,...
Wool
Rugs On Net Large Antique Garden Design Jewel Tone Persian Bakhtiari Carpet Rug
Located in New York, NY
Antique Persian Bakhtiari Rug, Size: 10' 4" x17' 3" This early 20th century Persian Bakhtiari Garden carpet (10'4" × 17'3") is a remarkable hand-knotted wool rug showcasing the icon...
Wool
Zabihi Collection Light Blue Peach Antique Persian Afshar Rug, 3'4'' x 3'7''
Located in New York, NY
a pale, soft peach Persian Afshar small square rug from the early 20th century Details rug no. j4939 size 3' 4" x 3' 7" (102 x 109 cm)
Wool
Zabihi Collection Whimsical Vintage Persian Gabbeh Rug
Located in New York, NY
An early 20th-century whimsical floral persian gabbeh rug rug no. j4899 size 2'8" x 3'9''
Wool
Zabihi Collection Tribal Square Antique Persian Gabbeh Rug
Located in New York, NY
rare square shaped tribal Persian Gabbeh rug from the 2nd quarter of the 20th century. The signature reads "order by reza" and dated 1940 in farsi. It must have been custom made duri...
Wool
Bold Jewel Tone Vintage Persian Nahavand Geometric Floral Design Long Runner Rug
Located in Lutz, FL
Vintage large hand knotted Persian Nahavand wool runner rug in red, pink, and black, with accents of green, yellow and white. Large runner with geometric pattern and abstract floral ...
Wool, Cotton
Vintage Persian Luristan Folk Art Animal Rug, Hand-Knotted Neutral Wool, 2' x 3'
Located in New York, NY
This vintage Persian Luristan rug from the early 1990s features a bold animal motif rendered in a strikingly graphic, folk-art style. Hand-knotted in organic wool, the composition sh...
Wool
The Desert Sovereign: An Antique Persian Viss Masterpiece of Tribal Elegance
Located in Dallas, TX
79662 Antique Persian Viss Rug, 10'00 x 13'06. The Desert Sovereign: An Antique Persian Viss Masterpiece of Tribal Elegance. This hand-knotted wool antique Persian Viss rug possesses...
Wool
Vintage Gabbeh Persian Rug with Beige-Brown Animal Pictorials - Rug & Kilim
Located in Long Island City, NY
This vintage 4x6 Persian Gabbeh rug is the latest grand entry to Rug & Kilim’s curation of rare tribal pieces. Hand-knotted in wool circa 1950-1960. On the Design: This vintage Ga...
Wool
Contemporary Modern Design Rug Hand Knotted Wool and Silk Djoharian Collection
Located in Lohr, Bavaria, DE
Tribal style rug by Djoharian Design, hand knotted wool and sari silk circa 8 x 10 ft. A stunning modern rug in transitional design. Description: Modern rug with nomadic motifs. ...
Wool, Silk
Rugs On Net Blue Red Antique Tribal Mina Khani Northwest Persian Rug Dated 1805
Located in New York, NY
Early 19th Century N.W. Persian Carpet with Inscription Dated 1808 Size: 8' 4" x 10' 4" Antique N.W. Persian Room Size Wool Navy Rug, Circa Date: 1805. This exceptional early 19th-c...
Wool
Vintage Persian Bakhtiari Rug
Located in New York, NY
A vintage Persian Bakhtiari carpet from the second quarter of the 20th century with a garden design.
Wool
$2,700Sale Price|20% Off
Antique Persian Bidjar Small Throw Rug
Located in New York, NY
An antique Persian Bidjar rug from the early 20th century. The wine red small Herati pattern field is overlaid by a light blue involute Herati medallion which, in turn, is centered b...
Wool
Zabihi Collection Quirky Persian Hamedan Vintage Rug
Located in New York, NY
a mid 20th century Neutral Color Persian Hamedan Rug item j4916 size 4' x 6'9''
Wool
Galerie Shabab Collection Mid-20th Century Persian Pictorial Flatweave Kilim Rug
Located in New York, NY
This Mid-20th century Persian pictorial Souf flatweave kilim features a bold and expressive figural design set against a striped ground. At the center of the composition stands a sty...
Wool
Galerie Shabab Collection Mid-20th Century Persian Flatweave Kilim Throw Rug
Located in New York, NY
This Mid-20th century Persian flatweave kilim features a lively and layered composition that blends horizontal striping with inset geometric panels. The design is structured around b...
Wool
Zabihi Collection Worn Antique Caucasian Soumac Flatweave Gallery Size Rug
Located in New York, NY
MId-19th century Persian flat-weave Soumak ‘soumac’ tribal rug 5'8'' x 12'
Wool
Galerie Shabab Collection Mid-20th Century Persian Flatweave Kilim Throw Rug
Located in New York, NY
This Mid-20th century Persian flatweave kilim presents an engaging and highly individual composition assembled from a variety of woven panels. The design combines sections of boldly ...
Wool
Beni Ourain Berber Lion Rug North African Moroccan Tribal Hand Knotted Wool
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 Atlas Mountains of Morocco. It has wonderful soft wool and medium high pile. It is...
Wool
Kerman Hand-Woven Area Rug - Centeral Medalion - Geometric Motifs - 6 ft X 9 ft
Located in Dallas, TX
Kerman Area Rug Exquisite Persian Geometry A rare and captivating work of hand-knotted artistry, this fine Persian rug combines precision geometry with subtle decorative elegance. ...
Wool
Gorgeous Mid-20th Century Turkmen Rug
Located in Chicago, IL
A gorgeous vintage Turkmen rug with an all-over pattern of small medallions woven in orange, white, and indigo vegetable dyed silk on a brilliant crimson background. The border is ex...
Wool
Zabihi Collection Antique Bakshaish Rug on Fabric Textile
Located in New York, NY
Mid-19th Century Persian Bakshaish Rug hand-stitched on a fabric textile. Best to use on wall or as a throw piece Details rug no. r4808 size 3' 8" x 5' 2" (112 x 157 cm
Wool, Linen
$4,300
Tabriz, Classic
Located in Los Gatos, CA
3'1"x4'1" Tabriz, Classic
Silk, Wool
$3,440Sale Price|20% Off
Vintage Gabbeh Persian Rug, Cream and Brown with Leopard Pictorial - Rug & Kilim
Located in Long Island City, NY
This vintage 3x5 Persian Gabbeh rug is the latest grand entry to Rug & Kilim’s curation of rare tribal pieces. Hand-knotted in wool circa 1950-1960. On the Design: This vintage Ga...
Wool
Vintage Gabbeh Persian Runner Rug with Tribal Animal Pictorials - Rug & Kilim
Located in Long Island City, NY
This vintage 3x7 Persian Gabbeh runner rug is the latest grand entry to Rug & Kilim’s curation of iconic tribal pieces. Hand-knotted in wool circa 1950-1960. On the Design: A true...
Wool
Nazmiyal Collection Vintage Persian Gabbeh Rug 6 ft x 8 ft 4 in
Located in New York, NY
Ivory Geometric Vintage Persian Gabbeh Rug, Country of Origin: Persia, Circa Date: Vintage
Wool
Classic Persian Handwoven Rug with Central Diamond Medallion
Located in Dallas, TX
This antique wool area rug was made in iran and dates to 1870–1890 (AGE_Category: antique). The palette reads as rust and earth tones with deep navy and soft ivory accents, giving th...
Wool
Zabihi Collection Narrow Antique Persian Heriz Runner
Located in New York, NY
an early 20th Century narrow Persian Heriz Tribal Runner Details rug no. j2633 size 2' 5" x 8' 4" (74 x 254 cm)
Wool
Mid-20th Century Persian Gabbeh Accent Rug
Located in New York, NY
A vintage Persian Gabbeh accent rug. Somewhat similar to, but substantially more worn than rug # 25204, this Qashqai tribal carpet from southwest Persia features rosettes I the ivory...
Wool
Late 19th Century Dark Grey Brown Rug Persian Bakhtiari Carpet 13'10" x 26'6"
Located in New York, NY
Late 19th Century Persian Bakhtiari Carpet ( 13'10" x 26'6" - 422 x 808 ) This exceptional example of bakhtiari weaving with its late nineteenth-century provenance ensures a quality...
Wool
Vintage Gabbeh Persian Runner Rug in Green with Leopard Pictorials - Rug & Kilim
Located in Long Island City, NY
This vintage 2x5 Persian Gabbeh runner rug is the latest entry to Rug & Kilim’s curation of rare tribal pieces. Hand-knotted in wool circa 1950-1960. On the Design: This captivatin...
Wool
The Nomadic Lion King: A Vintage Persian Shiraz Masterpiece of Tribal Nobility
Located in Dallas, TX
61434 Vintage Persian Pictorial Shiraz Rug, 02'09 x 05'01. Woven by the hands of nomadic artisans in southern Iran, this vintage Persian Shiraz rug commands attention with a presence...
Wool
Vintage Gabbeh Persian Rug in Brown with Cheetah Pictorial - Rug & Kilim
Located in Long Island City, NY
This vintage 3x4 Persian Gabbeh rug is the latest grand entry to Rug & Kilim’s curation of rare tribal pieces. Hand-knotted in wool circa 1950-1960. On the Design: A striking blen...
Wool
Zabihi Collection Folk Art Vintage Persian Gabbeh Rug, 5'6'' x 8'9''
Located in New York, NY
An intermediate-sized Persian Gabbeh rug made in the middle of the 20th century Details rug no. j3316 size 5' 6" x 8' 9" (168 x 267 cm)
Wool
$4,500 / item
Early 20th Century Persian Shirvan Rug
Located in Chicago, IL
This early 20th-century Persian Shirvan rug is a masterclass in color, composition, and scale. Woven by Azerbaijani artisans from the Shirvan region in the eastern Caucasus—an area l...
Wool
Galerie Shabab Collection Mid-20th Century Persian Flatweave Kilim Throw Rug
Located in New York, NY
This Mid-20th century Persian flatweave kilim presents a highly expressive tribal composition combining figurative imagery with geometric ornament. The design is arranged in distinct...
Wool
Zabihi Collection Light Blue Persian Afshar Rug
Located in New York, NY
An early 20th century Persian afshar rug featuring an all-over paisley pattern Details rug no. j4402 size 5' 5" x 7' 7" (165 x 231 cm)
Wool
Zabihi Collection Narrow Persian Neutral Heriz Runner
Located in New York, NY
A narrow Persian Heriz Karadja runner from the 2nd quarter of the 20th century. Measures: 1 '10” x 6'.
Wool
Vintage Gabbeh Persian Rug in Brown with Diamond Medallions - Rug & Kilim
Located in Long Island City, NY
This vintage 4x7 Persian Gabbeh rug is the latest grand entry to Rug & Kilim’s curation of rare tribal pieces. Hand-knotted in wool circa 1950-1960. On the Design: A compelling ex...
Wool
Tribal Mid-20th Century Handmade Persian Pictorial Gabbeh Accent Rug
Located in New York, NY
A vintage Persian Gabbeh tribal accent rug handmade during the mid-20th century with a pictorial design of a lion. Measures: 4' 0" x 7' 0".
Wool
Vintage Persian Felted Rug in Brown with Geometric Pattern by Rug & Kilim
Located in Long Island City, NY
This vintage 3x5 Persian rug is a rare tribal rug, handmade in felted wool by Torkaman weavers circa 1940-1950. Handmade in felted wool, Turkoman...
Wool
Vintage Persian Felted Oval Rug in Beige with Geometric Pattern
Located in Long Island City, NY
This vintage 3x5 Persian oval rug is a rare tribal rug, handmade in felted wool by Torkaman weavers circa 1940-1950. Handmade in felted wool, Turk...
Wool
$2,720Sale Price|20% Off
Vintage Gabbeh Persian Tribal Rug, Beige-Brown Diamond Medallions - Rug & Kilim
Located in Long Island City, NY
This vintage 3x6 Persian Gabbeh runner rug is the latest grand entry to Rug & Kilim’s curation of iconic tribal pieces. Hand-knotted in wool circa 1950-1960. On the Design: Rooted...
Wool
Antique Persian Bidjar Rug
Located in New York, NY
An antique Persian Bidjar carpet from the second quarter of the 20th century with a Gol Farang design which translates to "Foreign Flower.".
Wool
Zabihi Collection Light Blue Persian Afshar Rug
Located in New York, NY
Early 20th Century Persian Afshar Rug Details rug no. j2832 size 4' 4" x 6' 3" (132 x 191 cm)
Wool
Vintage Gabbeh Persian Runner Rug with Tribal Animal Pictorials - Rug & Kilim
Located in Long Island City, NY
This vintage 3x6 Persian Gabbeh runner rug is the latest grand entry to Rug & Kilim’s curation of rare tribal pieces. Hand-knotted in wool circa 1950-1960. On the Design: A true c...
Wool
Vintage Gabbeh Persian Rug, Beige with Brown Animal Pictorials - Rug & Kilim
Located in Long Island City, NY
This vintage 3x6 Persian Gabbeh rug is the latest grand entry to Rug & Kilim’s curation of rare tribal pieces. Hand-knotted in wool circa 1950-1960. On the Design: This vintage Ga...
Wool
$5,038Sale Price|25% Off
Light Gray Erased Persian Design Sari Silk with Wool Hand Knotted Rug 9' x 12'
Located in Carlstadt, NJ
This fabulous Hand-Knotted carpet has been created and designed for extra strength and durability. This rug has been handcrafted for weeks in the traditional method that is used to m...
Wool
Antique Persian Serab Rug, Hand-Knotted Wool, Geometric, 1890s
Located in New York, NY
19th Century Persian Serab Rug ( 3'2'' x 3'9'' - 97 x 114 ) Antique Serab Persian Geometric Knotted Rug, Country of Origin: Iran / Persia, Circa Date: 1890s. This exceptional late 1...
Wool
$3,200Sale Price|20% Off
Antique Persian Kurd Pictorial Rug
Located in New York, NY
An antique Persian Kurd carpet from the second quarter of the 20th century with a pictorial design.
Wool
Mid-20th Century Persian Afshar Accent Rug
Located in New York, NY
A vintage Persian Afshar accent rug. Roughly in the same style as rug # 27198, this SE Persian tribal scatter adds a central lozenge rust sub-medallion while omitting the sawtooth ed...
Wool
Galerie Shabab Collection Mid-20th Century Persian Afshar Rug
Located in New York, NY
A mid-20th century Persian Afshar rug, this small but visually rich piece exemplifies the weavers’ mastery of color rhythm and modular design. The field is composed of tightly arrang...
Wool
$4,770Sale Price|25% Off
Heavenly Gray Heriz Design Hand Knotted Pure Wool Oriental Rug 8'10" x 11'11"
Located in Carlstadt, NJ
This fabulous Hand-Knotted carpet has been created and designed for extra strength and durability. This rug has been handcrafted for weeks in the traditional method that is used to m...
Wool
Vintage Gabbeh Persian Rug, Beige and Red Tribal Animal Pictorial - Rug & Kilim
Located in Long Island City, NY
This vintage 4x5 Persian Gabbeh rug is the latest grand entry to Rug & Kilim’s curation of rare tribal pieces. Hand-knotted in wool circa 1950-1960. On the Design: This vintage Ga...
Wool
Zabihi Collection Early 20h Century Persian Kurd Bagface Rug
Located in New York, NY
Persian Kurd Bagface from the 1st quarter of the 20th century Details rug no. j4865 size 1' x 1'1"
Wool
A Shirvan Boteh: Late 19th Century Caucasian Masterpiece of Tribal Elegance
Located in Dallas, TX
79568 Antique Caucasian Shirvan Rug Runner, 03'04 x 09'05. Woven during the Late 19th Century, this hand knotted wool antique Caucasian Shirvan rug embodies the captivating spirit of...
Wool
Zabihi Collection Signed Persian Gabbeh Rug
Located in New York, NY
a 21st century Persian Gabbeh depicting a pigeon Details rug no. j3633 size 1' 10" x 5' 2" (56 x 157 cm)
Wool
1900s Antique Karabagh Rug 7.7x3.11
Located in Los Angeles, US
Antique Karabagh Rug 7.7x3.11
Wool, Cotton
Tribal Mid-20th Century Handmade Persian Bakhtiari Pictorial Gallery Rug
Located in New York, NY
A vintage Persian gallery format rug handmade by the Bakhtiari tribe during the mid-20th century with a pictorial design of androgynously drawn female figures. Measures: 4' 5" x 1...
Wool
Make a bold statement in a living room or bedroom by incorporating vintage Persian tribal rugs in your home decor.
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. Although this 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. 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.
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.
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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