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Persian Rugs For Sale
Very Fine Persian Qum Silk Rug/Carpet
Located in Gainesville, VA
This beautiful antique Heriz Serapi rug, hand-knotted in the early 1900s, is a stunning example of Persian craftsmanship and artistry. Despite its age, the rug is in excellent condit...
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1980s Persian Tabriz Vintage Persian Rugs

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Silk

Early 20th Century Handmade Persian Heriz Square Room Size Carpet
Located in New York, NY
An antique Persian Heriz room size carpet in square format handmade during the early 20th century. Measures: 12' 6" x 14' 0".
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Early 20th Century Persian Rustic Persian Rugs

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Wool

Early 20th Century Handmade Persian Heriz Large Room Size Carpet, circa 1920
Located in New York, NY
An antique Persian Heriz large room size rug handmade during the early 20th century. Measures: 11' 8" x 14' 0".
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Early 20th Century Persian Rustic Persian Rugs

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Wool

Vintage Persian Hunting Isfahan Carpet with Traditional Style
Located in Dallas, TX
79166 Vintage Persian Hunting Scene Isfahan Rug, 03'07 x 05'02. In the delicate weave of this hand-knotted vintage Persian Isfahan rug, the age-old art of storytelling unfurls—a vivi...
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Late 20th Century Turkish Aesthetic Movement Persian Rugs

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Wool, Cotton

Zabihi Collection Antique Persian Heriz Small Geometric Rug
Located in New York, NY
an early 20th century scatter size persian Heriz rug featuring an all-over small paisley pattern Details rug no. j3487 size 2' 11" x 5' 4" (89 x 163 cm) With distinctive large scal...
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20th Century Tudor Persian Rugs

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Wool

Zabihi Collection Gray Antique Persian Malayer Rug
Located in New York, NY
An early 20th Century Antique Persian Malayer Antique washed Rug in gray and blue Details rug no. j2555 size 10' 5" x 13' 3" (318 x 404 cm)
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20th Century Persian American Classical Persian Rugs

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Wool

Ararat Rugs Kerman Vase Technique Carpet 17th Century Revival Rug, Natural Dyed
Located in Tokyo, JP
Introducing the exquisite Kerman Vase-Technique Carpet from Ararat Rugs, a masterful revival of the renowned 16th-century Sickle-Leaf carpets, such as the one housed in the Gulbenkia...
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21st Century and Contemporary Turkish Revival Persian Rugs

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Wool, Natural Fiber, Organic Material

Handmade Antique Art Deco Chinese Rug 3' x 4.10' 1920s - 2B53
Located in Bordeaux, FR
This antique Art Deco Chinese rug from the 1920s is a beautiful handmade piece crafted from soft wool, featuring a rich golden-yellow field with a deeper ochre border. The design is ...
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1920s Vintage Persian Rugs

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Wool

Zabihi Collection Navy Blue Field Antique Persian Fine Sarouk Rug
Located in New York, NY
Late 19th Century navy field Sarouk Ferehan Rug Details rug no. j4270 size 8' 6" x 11' 10" (259 x 361 cm)
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Late 19th Century Persian Agra Antique Persian Rugs

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Wool

28 x 14 ft Palace Size Rug in Style of Persian Tabriz by Djoharian Collection
Located in Lohr, Bavaria, DE
28 x 14 ft Palace Size Rug in Style of Persian Tabriz by Djoharian Collection A huge sized floral rug with design in style of Persian Tabriz Carpets. This beautiful rug was hand kno...
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2010s Afghan Oushak Persian Rugs

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Wool

Antique Large 100% Wool Tabriz Persian Rug Carpet 390x310cm 13ftx10ft
Located in London, GB
This very elegant large antique fine quality Tabriz Persian rug dates from the mid 19th century. This beautiful carpet was hand woven in Iran and has a 100% wool pile based on a cot...
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Mid-19th Century Antique Persian Rugs

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Wool

Rust Antique Persian Mahal Room Size Wool Rug with Allover Design
Located in Norwalk, CT
Discover the exquisite charm of this antique Mahal hand-knotted wool rug. Its captivating rust field features an intricate all-over pattern, elegantly enhanced by blue, brown, and ta...
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20th Century Persian Islamic Persian Rugs

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Wool

Important Persian rug from Tabriz Manufacture "HADJI JALILI" Circa 1900 -N° 1475
Located in Paris, FR
Artist: Tabriz Manufacture "haj Jalili" Epoch: 19th century Style: Orientalist Condition: Perfect condition Material: Wool Length: 370 cm Width: 265 cm Depth: 75 mm This carpet has ...
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19th Century Persian Tabriz Antique Persian Rugs

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Wool, Silk

Persian Kilim Small Rug Circa 1910 - Wool Black Brown Ivory Orange - 91461
Located in Dallas, TX
Discover the elegance of Persian Kilim featuring Small Rug in Circa 1910. Designed with Wool and BlackBrownIvoryOrange, this exclusive design is perfect for enhancing your space.
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20th Century Asian Persian Rugs

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Wool

Antique Persian Kerman Medallion Designed Wool Rug Handmade In Beige
Located in Norwalk, CT
Beautiful antique Kerman hand-knotted wool rug featuring a beige field. This Persian rug showcases blue, red, and tan accents in a stunning all-over medallion botanical design. Thi...
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20th Century Persian Islamic Persian Rugs

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Wool

Antique Persian Serapi Carpet, Handmade Wool Oriental Rug Ivory, Rust
Located in Port Washington, NY
Extremely Rare size, which leads us to believe this carpet originally was a custom order for a Nobel Family. Antique Serapi carpets are one of the most sought after rugs particularly in America and England for many years. Antique Serapi rugs are a major draw particularly in big city America. Serapi carpets were woven on the level of small workshop with multiple weavers working several years to complete each rug. Highly skilled artisans, they continually reinterpreted the design as they wove, creating highly spontaneous and inventive artistry. Measures: 16'2" x 18'2". Serapi is a term that is a mystery in the Persian antique carpet market. There is no location or tribe of this name. Sarab, also spelled Saab, a town in northwestern Persia, is known for weaving only runners with a camel hair pile during the nineteenth century. "Serapi" may be a nickname given by American dealers...
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Late 19th Century Persian Serapi Antique Persian Rugs

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Wool

Antique Persian Bidjar 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...
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Early 20th Century Persian Tribal Persian Rugs

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Wool

Antique Persian Heriz Rug
Located in Gainesville, VA
This exquisite antique Persian Heriz rug, originating from Iran in the early 1900s, is a remarkable example of Persian craftsmanship, history, and artistry. Woven by master artisans ...
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Early 20th Century Asian Heriz Serapi Persian Rugs

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Wool

Room Size Antique Persian Tabriz Wool Rug In Blue with Allover Pattern
Located in Norwalk, CT
Discover the charm of this exquisite antique Tabriz rug, meticulously hand-knotted from luxurious distressed wool. Its stunning blue background serves as the perfect canvas for a cap...
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Late 19th Century Persian Islamic Antique Persian Rugs

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Wool

Ararat Rugs Palmettes and Flowers Lattice Rug Bidjar Revival Carpet Natural Dyed
Located in Tokyo, JP
Introducing the exquisite Palmettes and Flower Lattice Rug from Ararat Rugs, a masterful representation of traditional Persian craftsmanship. This handwoven rug showcases the intrica...
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21st Century and Contemporary Turkish Revival Persian Rugs

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Wool, Natural Fiber, Organic Material

Antique Bidjar Persian Blue Wool Rug Handmade with Allover Pattern
Located in Norwalk, CT
This antique Persian Bidjar wool rug features exquisite hand-knotted wool, showcasing a blue field adorned with an elegant all-over floral design in rust and yellow accents. This pie...
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20th Century Persian Islamic Persian Rugs

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Wool

Persian Heriz Area Rugs - 11403
Located in Dallas, TX
Discover the elegance of Persian Heriz featuring Area Rugs in Circa 1880. Designed with meticulous attention to detail, this exclusive design is perfect for enhancing your space.
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20th Century Asian Persian Rugs

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Wool

Antique Persian Doroksh Rug in Teal Blue with Diamond Medallion - Rug & Kilim
Located in Long Island City, NY
Made with hand-knotted wool and originating from Persia circa 1900-1910, this 10x13 antique Doroksh rug features a minimalist teal-blue field with a central diamond medallion surroun...
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Early 1900s Persian Antique Persian Rugs

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Wool

Zabihi Collection Antique Brown Soft Blue Persian Tabriz Rug
Located in New York, NY
A room size early 20th century Persian Tabriz rug in soft browns, soft blues and creams Details rug no. j3807 size 10' x 12' 2" (305 x 371 cm)
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20th Century Persian Tabriz Persian Rugs

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Wool

Zabihi Collection Persian Bakshaish Tree of Life Room Size Rug
Located in New York, NY
A large early 20th century Persian Heriz Room size rug featuring a willow tree pattern on a navy ground Details rug no. j2609 size 10' 10" x 14' 2" (330 x 432 cm)
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Early 20th Century Persian Bakshaish Persian Rugs

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Wool

1920's Persian Malayer Carpet with Modern Style
Located in Dallas, TX
61345 Distressed Antique Persian Malayer Rug Runner, 02'06 x 09'09. Evoking a sense of rustic sensibility and laid-back luxury, this hand-knotted wool distressed antique Persian Mala...
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Early 20th Century Persian Mid-Century Modern Persian Rugs

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Wool

Handmade Antique Persian Nain Rug 3.9' x 5.4' 1920s - 1D182
Located in Bordeaux, FR
This charming antique Persian Nain rug from the 1920s is a fine example of Persian craftsmanship, celebrated for its intricate designs and high-quality materials. Made with a blend o...
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1920s Vintage Persian Rugs

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Wool

Green Antique Persian Mahal Wool Rug with Allover Design From The 1890s
Located in Norwalk, CT
Discover the exquisite charm of this antique Mahal hand-knotted distressed wool rug. Its captivating green field showcases an intricate all-over pattern, beautifully accented by warm...
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Late 19th Century Persian Islamic Antique Persian Rugs

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Wool

Apadana's Modern Sultanabad Blue Wool Rug Handmade With Floral Design
Located in Norwalk, CT
Discover the elegance of this exquisite hand-knotted Sultanabad wool rug, featuring a calm light blue background enhanced by multicolored designs that adorn the entire piece. Enrich ...
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21st Century and Contemporary Pakistani Sultanabad Persian Rugs

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Wool

Doris Leslie Blau Authentic Persian Meshad Design Handmade Wool Rug
Located in New York, NY
Authentic Persian Meshad Handmade Wool Rug Size: 11'4" × 16'7" (345 × 505 cm) Antique rugs from the Meshad weaving center are considered the finest of the entire Khorassan province. ...
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Early 20th Century Persian Persian Rugs

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Wool

Midcentury Handmade Tribal Persian Zebra Striped Flat-Weave Accent Rug
Located in New York, NY
A vintage Persian flat-weave Kilim accent rug handmade during the mid-20th century. Three sections of Zebra printed black and white are conjoined by red stitching. The left column is...
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Mid-20th Century Persian Rustic Persian Rugs

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Wool

Extremely Fine Persian Silk Qum Rug/Carpet
Located in Gainesville, VA
This exquisite Persian Silk Qum rug, originating from Iran, is a true masterpiece of craftsmanship. Woven from 100% silk, it boasts a luxurious te...
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20th Century Persian Tabriz Persian Rugs

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Silk

Zabihi Collection Rare Antique Persian Serapi Runner
Located in New York, NY
A rare late 19th Century Persian Heriz Serapi Geometric wide size Runner Size: 4'2” x 16'1''
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Late 19th Century Persian Tribal Antique Persian Rugs

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Wool

Zabihi Collection Persian Malayer Antique Rug
Located in New York, NY
Small Room size Antique Malayer rug from the 1st quarter of the 20th century Details rug no. j4259 size 7' x 9' 10" (213 x 300 cm)
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Early 20th Century Persian Tabriz Persian Rugs

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Wool

Handmade Vintage Turkmen Ersari Rug 4.2' x 6.4' 1960s - 1С1177
Located in Bordeaux, FR
This handmade vintage Turkmen Ersari rug from the 1960s is a beautiful example of traditional craftsmanship. Measuring 4.2 feet (129 cm) in width and 6.4 feet (196 cm) in length, thi...
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1960s Vintage Persian Rugs

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Wool

Zabihi Collection Jaff Kurd Bagface Rug
Located in New York, NY
An early 20th-century colorful Jaff Kurd Bagface. 1'8'' x 1'9''
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Early 20th Century Persian Tribal Persian Rugs

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Wool

Zabihi Collection Persian Malayer Small Rug
Located in New York, NY
An antique washed early 20th Century Persian Malayer scatter size rug Details rug no. j3150 size 3' 3" x 5' 4" (99 x 163 cm) rug type Malayer
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Early 20th Century Persian Tabriz Persian Rugs

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Wool

Vintage Circa 1930 Blue Persian Malayer Hand Knotted Rug
Located in New York, NY
4'3 X 7'6. Rugs from Malayer, east of Hamadan, could be considered top quality Hamadan’s and they share similar structural aspects. The wonderful soft pastel blues of the border cont...
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20th Century Persian Malayer Persian Rugs

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Wool, Cotton

Vintage Indo-Tabriz Hand Knotted Floral Medallion Wool Area Rug Carpet 10' x 14'
Located in Dayton, OH
Indo-Tabriz area rugs are hand-knotted rugs with traditional designs and rich color palettes. They are known for their quality, durability, and diverse patterns. This stunning carpet...
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20th Century Tabriz Persian Rugs

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Wool

Ersari M-9657
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A mid 20th century Ersari Rug
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Mid-20th Century Persian Rugs

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Wool

Djoharian Collection Palace size rug 25 x 22 ft from the movie Spencer 760 x 650
Located in Lohr, Bavaria, DE
Djoharian Collection Palace size rug 25 x 22 ft from the movie Spencer 760 x 650 Palatial oversized palace rug with natural dyes. A beautiful 25 x 22 ft. contemporary transitional ...
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2010s Afghan Oushak Persian Rugs

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Wool

Beige Antique Persian Heriz Wool Rug Handmade With Medallion Motif
Located in Norwalk, CT
This antique Persian Heriz wool rug features a mesmerizing blue motif, elegantly accentuated against a rich, deep beige backdrop. This rug measures 7'8" x 9'2".
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20th Century Persian Heriz Serapi Persian Rugs

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Wool

Handmade Antique Persian Mashad Rug 5.2' x 6.7' 1930s - 1С1160
Located in Bordeaux, FR
This handmade antique Persian Mashhad rug from the 1930s is a gorgeous, finely crafted wool carpet featuring intricate floral patterns and rich traditional colors. A perfect statemen...
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1930s Vintage Persian Rugs

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Wool

Zabihi Collection Lavar Kerman Large Scale rug
Located in New York, NY
A square size late 19th century Lavar Kerman Rug with an all-over floral large-scale pattern on an ivory-colored background Details rug no. j3842 size 9' 6" x 10' 5" (290 x 318 cm)
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Late 19th Century Romantic Antique Persian Rugs

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Wool

Zabihi Collection Antique Persian Senneh Scatter Rug
Located in New York, NY
Beautiful early 20th century Antique Persian Senneh Rug Details rug no. 31630 size 3'6" x 4' 9" Antique Senneh rugs are one of the most distinctive of all Persian rugs, even thoug...
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20th Century Persian American Colonial Persian Rugs

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Wool

Antique Esfahan Rug Doris Leslie Blau
Located in New York, NY
Antique Esfahan Rug Doris Leslie Blau Size: 10'10" × 16'0" (330 × 487 cm) Circa: 17th century Origin: Persia Color: Blue, Green, Orange, Pink, Red, Taupe Type: Isfahan Well-executed...
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17th Century Persian Antique Persian Rugs

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Wool

Apadana's Modern Sultanabad Blue Wool Rug Handmade With Floral Design
Located in Norwalk, CT
Discover the elegance of this exquisite hand-knotted Sultanabad wool rug, featuring a calm light blue background enhanced by multicolored designs that adorn the entire piece. Enrich ...
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21st Century and Contemporary Pakistani Sultanabad Persian Rugs

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Wool

Extremely Rug Persian Silk Qum Tree of Life Rug
Located in Gainesville, VA
A stunning, extremely fine Persian Silk Qum Tree of Life rug, this exquisite piece is made from 100% silk, showcasing the unparalleled craftsmanship a...
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Late 20th Century Asian Tabriz Persian Rugs

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Silk

Antique Persian Serapi Oversize Rug
Located in New York, NY
An antique Persian Serapi 15' x 22 oversize rug handmade during the early 20th century. Measures: 15' 2" x 22' 0".
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Early 20th Century Persian Heriz Serapi Persian Rugs

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Wool

Handmade Antique Persian Sarouk Rug 4.3' x 6.5', 1920s - 1N25
Located in Bordeaux, FR
This handmade antique Persian Sarouk rug from the 1920s is a beautiful example of traditional craftsmanship. Measuring 6.5 feet (199 cm) in length and 4.3 feet (131 cm) in width, thi...
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1920s Vintage Persian Rugs

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Wool

Persian Azerbaijan Small Rug - Wool Brown Orange Pink Design - 91173
Located in Dallas, TX
Discover the elegance of Persian Azerbaijan featuring Small Rug in Circa 1880. Designed with Wool and BrownOrangePink, this exclusive design is perfect for enhancing your space.
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20th Century Asian Persian Rugs

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Wool

Handmade Vintage Persian Isfahan Rug With Silk 3.6' x 5.2' 1950s - 1D142
Located in Bordeaux, FR
Elevate your interior with this exquisite Persian Isfahan rug, crafted with unparalleled finesse. Hand-knotted in the 1950s, this luxurious piece boasts intricate floral designs wove...
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1950s Vintage Persian Rugs

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Wool, Silk

Zabihi Collection Antique Persian Heriz Rug
Located in New York, NY
Throw size Persian Karadja Heriz rug with a soft denim blue field with other rustic colors. Measures: 3'4'' x 4'3'.
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20th Century Persian Heriz Serapi Persian Rugs

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Wool

Traditional rug classic vintage wool hand knotted semi antique carpet Midcentury
Located in Lohr, Bavaria, DE
Traditional classic vintage rug wool hand knotted semi antique carpet Midcentury. Rustic design, typical village production. Design: Medaillon Pile: Wool Warp: Cotton Style: Traditi...
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Mid-20th Century Azerbaijani Sarouk Farahan Persian Rugs

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Wool

Ararat Rugs Kerman Vase Technique Carpet 17th Century Revival Rug, Natural Dyed
Located in Tokyo, JP
The source of carpet comes from the book Museo Calouste Gulbenkian, Printed by Gulbenkian Museum Lisbon, in 2015, nr.52. This is a vase-technique carpet design in the 17th century in the Kerman region, of Persia. In the 16th century, in Safavid Persia, medallion rugs were among the most appreciated, but at the end of the century and the beginning of the next, a taste for decoration with floral motifs, coils, and palmettes gradually emerged, covering the entire field. This is the case, for this example design, with rugs from eastern and southern Persia. Among the latter are the famous vase-type rugs attributed to the Kerman region, to which our design belongs. Considered by some specialists to be quite atypical, this rug made in Persia, probably in Kirman in the time of Shah Abbas (1587-1625), presents, on a dark blue background, an exuberant and dynamic vegetal decoration in which horizontal and vertical rows of palmettes and stand out, due to their dimension and spiral movements, large sickle-shaped leaves, alternating with branches and flowers. The very narrow rim, with a red background, is filled with a frieze of coils and flowers. It’s a famous carpet design as ‘Kerman Vase Technique Rug, The Most Expensive Rug...
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21st Century and Contemporary Turkish Revival Persian Rugs

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Wool, Organic Material, Natural Fiber

Antique Belouch with Red Brown Field with Floral Ashik Design
Located in New York, NY
Eight offset rows of ashik-headed flowers with dense stem decorations, fill the red-brown field. Light blue minor borders edge a broad central stripe in brownish salmon-buff with a d...
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Mid-20th Century Persian Persian Rugs

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Wool

Bobyrug’s pretty vintage Hamadan rug
Located in Saint Ouen, FR
Pretty mid century rustic Hamadan rug with nice geometrical design and beautiful colours with red, blue, navy blue, and orange, entirely hand knotted by wool on cotton foundation Sm...
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Mid-20th Century Asian Rustic Persian Rugs

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Wool, Cotton

Vintage Persian Heriz Carpet
Located in Dallas, TX
78969 Vintage Persian Heriz Rug, 09'10 x 13'02. This hand-knotted wool vintage Persian Heriz rug exemplifies the timeless elegance and intricate artistry for which Heriz carpets are ...
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Mid-20th Century Persian Heriz Serapi Persian Rugs

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Wool

Handmade Silk Persian Rug Silk Ghom Rug 4x6 Silk Rug Silk Foundation Tapestry
Located in New York, NY
Fine natural silk handmade rug bird area rug high kpsi Tapestry quality Silk rug Measures: 3'4" X 5' 6" (4 x 6) 102cm x 168cm "This is a spectacular and rare Exceptionally fine p...
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1970s Persian Vintage Persian Rugs

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Silk

Zabihi Collection Blue Animal Pictorial Antique Persian Tabriz Room Size Rug
Located in New York, NY
An early 20th century room size Persian Tabriz Formal rug. A sky blue field , ivory border with predominant accents in chocolate brown, pink and khaki. You can find various animals t...
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20th Century Persian American Classical Persian Rugs

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Wool

Zabihi Collection Oversize Distressed Rug
Located in New York, NY
An oversized Worn Traditional Turkish Rug from the 2nd quarter of the 20th century 11'10'' x 15'6''
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20th Century Persian Industrial Persian Rugs

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Wool

Antique Persian Serapi Carpet, Handmade Wool Oriental Rug Rust Ivory, Light Blue
Located in Port Washington, NY
Antique Serapi carpets are one of the most sought after rugs particularly in America and England for many years. Antique Serapi rugs are a major draw particularly in big city America...
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Late 19th Century Persian Heriz Serapi Antique Persian Rugs

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Wool

Large Masterpiece Rug by Karastan
Located in Red Lion, PA
Large Masterpiece Rug by Karastan pattern 1003 Some discoloration Good Vintage Condition, Some Age Appropriate Wear and Tear
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1940s Vintage Persian Rugs

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Wool

Antique Persian Heriz Serapi Rug
Located in Gainesville, VA
A truly stunning antique Persian Serapi rug, originating from Iran in the late 19th century, this exceptional piece is a rare testament to Persian craftsmanship and artistry. Renowne...
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Late 19th Century Persian Antique Persian Rugs

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Wool, Cotton

Bobyrug’s pretty antique Kirman lavar rug
Located in Saint Ouen, FR
Very beautiful late 19th century Kirman Lavar rug with beautiful floral design and nice natural colours, entirely hand knotted with wool on cotton foundat...
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Late 19th Century Asian Kirman Antique Persian Rugs

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Wool, Cotton

Antique Persian Area Rug Mahal Design
Located in Dallas, TX
Antique Persian area rug handwoven from the finest sheep’s wool. It’s colored with all-natural vegetable dyes that are safe for humans and pets. It’s a traditional Mahal design handw...
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20th Century Persian Other Persian Rugs

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Wool

Zabihi Collection Antique Tabriz Rug Non-Insert Pillow
Located in New York, NY
Pillow made from an early 20th-century Persian Tabriz rug. The insert is NOT provided Measures: 16'' x 16".
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20th Century American Classical Persian Rugs

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Wool, Cotton, Foam

Persian Bijar Area Rugs Circa 1880 - Wool Green Navy Blue Red Design - 75440
Located in Dallas, TX
Discover the elegance of Persian Bijar featuring Area Rugs in Circa 1880. Designed with Wool and GreenNavy BlueRed, this exclusive design is perfect for enhancing your space.
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20th Century Asian Persian Rugs

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Wool

Antique Persian Heriz Serapi Rug
Located in New York, NY
Wonderful antique Persian Heriz Serapi rug . Ivory field , soft brown borders with predominant accents in blue grey & terracotta. T...
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Early 20th Century Persian Bakshaish Persian Rugs

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Wool

Vintage Circa 1940 Blue Lightly Distressed Malayer Hand Knotted Rug 3' X 5'
Located in New York, NY
Vintage Circa 1940 Blue Lightly Distressed Malayer Hand Knotted Rug 3' X 5'. Rugs from Malayer, east of Hamadan, could be considered top quality Hamadan’s and they share similar stru...
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20th Century Persian Malayer Persian Rugs

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Wool, Cotton

Zabihi Collection Antique Persian Sarouk Small Rug
By King
Located in New York, NY
An early 20th-century traditional Persian Sarouk small rug Measures: 2' x 3'11”. .
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Early 20th Century Persian Empire Revival Persian Rugs

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Wool

Narrow Antique Persian Heriz Runner
Located in New York, NY
A one of a kind decorative antique Persian Heriz runner. With distinctive large scale motifs and a wide ranging palette of warm colors, the antique Heriz carpet is probably the mo...
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1930s Persian Tudor Vintage Persian Rugs

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Wool

Vintage Persian Baluch Rug
Located in Dallas, TX
20793 Vintage Persian Baluch Rug, 07'03 x 10'05. Persian Baluch rugs are handwoven textiles originating from the Baluchistan region, crafted by the Baloch people. Characterized by tr...
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Mid-20th Century Persian Rustic Persian Rugs

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Wool

Antique and Vintage Persian Rugs for Sale on 1stDibs: Persian Tribal Rugs, Handmade Silk Persian Rugs and More

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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