Antique Silk Kashan
$39,000
Antique Silk Kashan
Located in Santa Barbara, CA
The Antique Silk Kashan Rug – 6'9" × 9'9" is a striking example of Persian artistry at its most intricate and refined.
Late 19th Century Turkish Kashan Antique Kashan
Wool
$39,000
Antique Silk Kashan
Located in Santa Barbara, CA
The Antique Silk Kashan Rug – 6'9" × 9'9" is a striking example of Persian artistry at its most intricate and refined.
Wool
$239Sale Price|20% Off
Antique Persian Kashan Rug Pillow
Located in New York, NY
Pillow made from a Mohtasham Kashan rug. Measures: 20'' x 20''.
Wool, Cotton, Foam
Nice Antique Fine Kashan Rug
Located in Saint Ouen, FR
Very beautiful and fine late 19th century rug with beautiful floral design with a central medallion and nice natural colors with orange, blue, green, yellow, brown and black, entirel...
Wool
Distressed Antique Mohtasham Persian Kashan Rug Pillow
Located in New York, NY
Pillow made from a Mohtasham Kashan rug. Measures: 20'' x 20''.
Wool, Cotton, Foam
Antique Persian Kashan Mat
Located in New York, NY
This Kashan rug (2.2 x 4.2) represents the pinnacle of Persian weaving, featuring finely detailed floral patterns and expert craftsmanship.
Wool
Mohtasham Kashan Rug Pillow
Located in New York, NY
Exquisite pillow made from the 19th century antique Mohtasham Kashan rug. Poly Fill insert and zipper closure Measures: 17'' x 18''.
Wool, Cotton, Foam
Islamic Kashan 13th Century Turquoise Glazed Pottery Bowl
Located in Vero Beach, FL
Antique Islamic Kashan Persian 13th century turquoise glazed pottery bowl.
Pottery
$315Sale Price|21% Off
Mohtasham Kashan Rug Pillow
Located in New York, NY
Pillow made from a shabby chic 19th century Persian Mohtasham Kashan rug backed with blue cotton. 19'' x 19''
Wool, Cotton, Foam
Antique Kashan Handwoven Silk Rug
Located in San Francisco, CA
Antique Kashan Handwoven Silk Rug 50" x 81"
Silk
1920s Navy Field Traditional Floral Oversized Antique Kashan Knotted Wool Rug
Located in New York, NY
The primary ground color is blue, typically accented with ivory, red, or gold in traditional Kashan patterns. Hand-knotted in specifically in the city of Kashan, known for high-qual...
Wool
Antique Kashan Rug 2.12m x 1.31m
Located in St. Albans, GB
An elegantly drawn design with classic Kashan colours. Size: 2.12m x 1.31m (7ft x 4ft 4in) This rug is in good condition with light, age related wear.
Wool
$7,600Sale Price|20% Off
Ancient Rare Kashan Lustre Bowl 12th Century Islamic Pottery Art
Located in Vero Beach, FL
Ancient rare Kashan lustre bowl 12th century Islamic pottery art.
Pottery
Doris Leslie Blau Antique Kashan Allover Floral Warm Tan Carpet - c. 1900
Located in New York, NY
This exquisite antique Persian Kashan rug, dating from the early 1900s, showcases the masterful artistry and craftsmanship for which Kashan weavers are renowned.
Wool
Antique Kashan Rug 2.10m x 1.33m
Located in St. Albans, GB
A beautiful antique Kashan rug, woven circa 1920. The design features a classical floral medallion on an unusual green field and red border.
Wool
Doris Leslie Blau Kashan Antique Floral Allover Warm Tan Rug - c. 1880
Located in New York, NY
This 1880's antique Persian Kashan rug is a striking example of late 19th-century Persian artistry, distinguished by its refined elegance and exceptional craftsmanship.
Wool
Doris Leslie Blau Antique Kashan Medallion Floral Light Beige Rug - c. 1920
Located in New York, NY
This exquisite Persian Kashan rug from the 1920s exemplifies the artistic and technical mastery for which Kashan weavers have long been celebrated.
Wool
Doris Leslie Blau Antique Kashan Medallion Light Beige Rug - c. 1900 Mohtashem
Located in New York, NY
This exquisite 1900's Antique Persian Mohtashem Kashan rug exemplifies the artistry and refinement of one of Persia's most revered weaving centers during the late 19th to early 20th ...
Wool
1900s Fuchsia Red Antique Formal Persian Kashan Carpet 4'6"x6'10" Silk Carpet
Located in New York, NY
Early 20th Century Persian Silk Kashan Carpet. 4'6" x 6'10" This exceptional early 20th-century Persian weaving exemplifies the high standards of classical design associated with Ka...
Silk
Zabihi Collection Narrow Antique Kashan Runner
Located in New York, NY
An early 20th Century traditional narrow Kashan runner Measures: 2'2'' x 8'
Wool
Zabihi Collection Persian Mohtasham Kashan Pillow
Located in New York, NY
Pillow made from a 19th century Mohtasham Kashan rug zipper closure and poly fill insert provided 20'' x 20''
Wool, Cotton, Foam
Zabihi Collection Narrow Persian Kashan Runner
Located in New York, NY
An early 20th Century traditional narrow Persian Kashan runner Measures: 2'3'' x 12'10''.
Wool
1920s Antique Pink Floral Grand-Scale Formal Knotted Silk Wool Kashan Carpet Rug
Located in New York, NY
A 1920s Kashan carpet from around 1925, measuring approximately 312.4 × 508.0 cm (about 10’3″ × 16’8″).
Wool
1920s Scatter Pair Of Beige Field Floral Antique Kashan Knotted Wool Carpet Rug
Located in New York, NY
This exquisite 1920 Antique Kashan Formal rug showcases the master weaving traditions from the early 20th century.
Wool
$350Sale Price|26% Off
Zabihi Collection Exquisite Mohtasham Kashan Rug Pillow
Located in New York, NY
Exquisite pillow made from a 19th century antique Mohtasham Kashan rug. Poly Fill insert and zipper closure 19'' x 19''
Wool, Cotton, Foam
$229Sale Price|23% Off
Persian Mohtasham Kashan Pillow with Lazy Lines
Located in New York, NY
Pillow made from a 19th century Mohtasham Kashan rug with lazy line texture. zipper closure and poly fill insert provided 14'' x 17''
Wool, Cotton, Foam
$5,560Sale Price|20% Off
Antique Kashmir Kashan Rug Hand-knotted In Pure Wool In Indigo, Blues & Browns
Located in Vancouver, British Columbia
Fine Kashan masterfully hand knotted in Kashmir during British India days.
Wool
Antique 19th century Mohtasham Kashan Rug 1880s-1890s
Located in Doha, QA
This outstanding Mohtasham Kashan from 1880s is a true piece of art. It has a very complex ornamentations and arabesques as well as very rich variation of colors which identify a rea...
Wool
Early 20th Century Antique Persian Kashan Mohtasham Rug
Located in Los Angeles, US
Antique Persian Mohtashem Rugs – Antique Rugs By Mohtashem From Kashan – Ustad Mohtashem is one of the most revered weavers of Kashan.
Cotton
Antique Kashan style rug in Beige-Brown, Gold Blue Floral Pattern by Rug & Kilim
Located in Long Island City, NY
Hand-knotted in wool, a 10x16 antique rug from India circa 1920-1930 inspired by Persian Kashan rugs. The gracious scale enjoys curvaceous floral designs in the archaic play of beig...
Wool
Zabihi Collection Long Indo Kashan Antique Runner, 2'9'' x 21'3''
Located in New York, NY
an early 20th Century Indo Kashan Runner in rich plum, green, magenta tones. areas of wear in middle of the rug. otherwise nice soft plush pile throughout Details rug no. j4483 size...
Wool
$2,784Sale Price|25% Off
One From A Pair Antique Persian Kashan Exc Cond Clean & Soft Hand Knotted Rug
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 Persian Kashan Rug, circa 1920 11'9 x 17'8
Located in Secaucus, NJ
Vintage Pershan Kashan, circa 1920.
Wool
Antique Persian Kashan Area Rug, Hand-Knotted Wool, Floral, 1900s
Located in Barrington, IL
Dimensions: 4’ 6” x 6’ 8” Date of Manufacture: 1st Quarter of the 1900s Place of Origin: Persia Material: Wool pile on a cotton foundation Condition: Wear consistent with age an...
Wool, Cotton
Handmade Antique Persian Kashan Rug 4.5' x 6.7', 1910s - 1C1184
Located in Bordeaux, FR
Antique Kashan Hand-Knotted Wool Rug, Tree of Life Design, 4.5' x 6.7' Exquisite Antique Kashan Rug (Middle East), Circa 1910s Step back in time with this exquisite antique Kashan ru...
Wool
Antique Persian Kashan Rug, circa 1900 13'5" x 25'0.
Located in Secaucus, NJ
Situated on the caravan route to India in central Persia is the town of Kashan famed as one of the top quality production areas.
Wool
Handmade Antique Persian Kashan Rug 4.5' x 6.7', 1910s - 1C1185
Located in Bordeaux, FR
Exquisite Antique Kashan Rug (Middle East), Circa 1910s Step back into the early 20th century with this exquisite antique Kashan rug, a luxurious masterpiece hand-knotted in the Midd...
Wool
Antique Kashan Rug, Hand-Knotted Wool, 9'4" x 12'4", Turkish Design
Located in Los Gatos, CA
Bring timeless elegance and masterful craftsmanship into your home with this exquisite Antique Kashan rug. Hand-knotted from wool, this remarkable piece showcases the intricate flora...
Wool
$2,783Sale Price|25% Off
One From A Pair Antique Persian Kashan Exc Cond Clean And Soft Hand Knotted Rug
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 Kashan Rug, Medallion & Floral, 1920s, 9.3' x 12.7' - 1C1279
Located in Bordeaux, FR
✦ ABOUT THIS RUG A fine antique Persian Kashan rug from the 1920s — hand-knotted in the great workshop tradition of Kashan, central Middle East, in the most celebrated format in the ...
Wool
Handmade Antique Persian Kashan Rug 4.5' x 6.4' 1920s - 1D186
Located in Bordeaux, FR
This exquisite antique Persian Kashan (Keschan) rug, hand-knotted in the 1920s, is a timeless piece of Persian artistry.
Wool
19th Century Red Ivory Blue Floral Kashan Small Area Rug
Located in Los Angeles, CA
The kashan style is known for its high-class composition, intricate patterns, and premium materials.
Wool
Antique Persian Kashan Area Rug, Hand-Knotted Wool, Floral Design, 1920s
Located in Barrington, IL
Dimensions: 4’ 6” x 6’ 7” Date of Manufacture: 1st Quarter of the 1900s Place of Origin: Persia Material: Wool pile on a cotton foundation Condition: Wear consistent with age an...
Wool, Cotton
$2,309Sale Price|20% Off
19th Century Kashan Antique Clay Jug, 49 cm Decorative Vessel
Located in Berlin, DE
Antique jug from Kashan, 18/19th century.
Clay
Handmade Antique Persian Kashan Pictorial Rug 4.1' x 7.2, 1920s - 2B87
Located in Bordeaux, FR
This rare and captivating antique Persian Kashan rug, hand-knotted in the 1920s, is a remarkable work of art that deviates from the traditional floral medallion style of Kashan.
Wool
Kashan Lustre Bowl, 12th/13th Century, Horse and Rider Motif, Antique
Located in London, GB
Provenance: Private UK Collection For a lustre bowl depicting a horse with similarly ornate trappings and enclosed rider see Oliver Watson, Persian Lustre Ware, London 1985, p. 78,...
Ceramic
$273Sale Price|20% Off
Antique Print with Views of Qom and Kashan, Persia, Iran
Located in Langweer, NL
Old print with two views: one is Qom, the other Kashan. Both are in Iran (then known as Persia).
Paper
Oversized Antique Kashan Rug with Faint Florals in Purple & Blue - Rug & Kilim
Located in Long Island City, NY
Condition: This antique Persian Kashan carpet rug enjoys good condition for its age and origin.
Wool
Antique 1920s Persian Kashan Prayer Rug Mihrab Motif 4.4' x 6.6' - 1C1222
Located in Bordeaux, FR
This magnificent antique Persian Kashan prayer rug, dating from the 1920s, is a masterpiece of classical design and refined artistry.
Wool
$1,848Sale Price|72% Off
Handmade Antique Persian Style Kashan Rug 4.3' x 6.6', 1920s - 1D77
Located in Bordeaux, FR
Handmade Antique Persian Style Kashan Rug Transform your home with this handmade antique Persian style Kashan rug, a piece that combines history and artistry.
Wool
$1,484Sale Price|70% Off
Handmade Antique Persian Style Kashan Rug 4.2' x 6.5', 1920s - 1C1119
Located in Bordeaux, FR
Handmade Antique Persian Style Kashan Rug: Dimensions: This meticulously crafted rug measures 4.2’ x 6.5’ (131cm x 205cm), making it a substantial piece for larger spaces.
Wool
$31,999Sale Price|20% Off
19th Century Antique Mohtasham Kashan Rug in Navy, Rust, and Ivory Wool
Located in Barueri, SP, BR
This 19th-century Mohtasham Kashan rug represents one of the most admired traditions in fine carpet weaving, distinguished by its refined wool, intricate drawing, and sophisticated p...
Wool
$245Sale Price|20% Off
The Courtyard of the Caravansery in Kashan 'Isphahan Province in Iran', 1732
Located in Langweer, NL
View of the courtyard of the caravansery in Kashan (Isphahan province in Iran). A caravansery is an inn for merchants in the East.
Paper
$23,995Sale Price|20% Off
Antique Indian Oriental Rug w/ Persian Kashan Design, w/ Medallion & Soft Colors
Located in New York, NY
An antique Indo-Kashan oriental carpet, size 22'4 H x 16'0 W, circa 1920.
Wool, Cotton
Vintage Persian Kashan Rug, Beige-Brown and Blue Floral Medallion - Rug & Kilim
Located in Long Island City, NY
This 7x10 antique Turkish rug of Hereke provenance is a rich and exciting new curation from Rug & Kilim’s collection of important classics—a particularly unique find among works ...
Wool
$320Sale Price|20% Off
Rare Antique Engraving with Views of Qom and Kashan in Iran, 1711
Located in Langweer, NL
Old print with two views: one is Qom, the other Kashan. Both are in Iran (then known as Persia). This print originates from 'Cornelis de Bruins Reizen over Moskovie, door Persie en I...
Paper
1920s Hand-Knotted Persian Kashan Rug in Deep Ruby & Indigo 4.4' x 6.10 - 1C1194
Located in Bordeaux, FR
Important Information: Origin: Kashan, Persia Age: Circa 1920s (Antique) Style: Traditional Persian, Kashan Design Material: 100% Hand-knotted Wool Pile on a Cotton Foundation ...
Wool
$27,843Sale Price|25% Off
Ivory, Antique Persian Bakhtiar, Signed by Kashan Carpets, Hand Knotted Wool Rug
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
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.
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