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Neutral Wool Persian Carpet with Colorful Paisleys, Bohemian, 8' x 10'
Neutral Wool Persian Carpet with Colorful Paisleys, Bohemian, 8' x 10'

Neutral Wool Persian Carpet with Colorful Paisleys, Bohemian, 8' x 10'

By Orley Shabahang, Bahram Shabahang

Located in New York, NY

Transform your space with this 8' x 10', bohemian, neutral wool Persian carpet with colorful

Category

Early 2000s Persian Bohemian Persian Rugs

Materials

Wool

Zabihi Collection Persian Tabriz Paisley Rug
Zabihi Collection Persian Tabriz Paisley Rug

Zabihi Collection Persian Tabriz Paisley Rug

Located in New York, NY

an early 20th Century Persian Tabriz Rug with a repetitive small paisley design on a light color

Category

Early 20th Century American Classical Persian Rugs

Materials

Wool

19th Century S.E. Persian Afshar Paisley Carpet ( 4'2" x 6'3" - 127 x 191 )
19th Century S.E. Persian Afshar Paisley Carpet ( 4'2" x 6'3" - 127 x 191 )

19th Century S.E. Persian Afshar Paisley Carpet ( 4'2" x 6'3" - 127 x 191 )

Located in New York, NY

fringed cones facing left and right. A few small animals add to the rustic informality of this carpet. The

Category

Antique 1890s Persian Persian Rugs

Materials

Wool

Antique Persian Paisley Kerman Rug 1'9" x 1'4"
Antique Persian Paisley Kerman Rug 1'9" x 1'4"

Antique Persian Paisley Kerman Rug 1'9" x 1'4"

Located in New York, NY

Antique Persian Paisley Kerman Rug, Country of Origin: Persia, Circa Date: Final Quarter of the

Category

Antique Late 19th Century Persian Kirman Persian Rugs

Materials

Wool

Zabihi Collection Wide Long Persian Malayer Paisley Runner
Zabihi Collection Wide Long Persian Malayer Paisley Runner

Zabihi Collection Wide Long Persian Malayer Paisley Runner

Located in New York, NY

An early 20th-century Persian Malayer runner featuring an all-over paisley design 3'5'' x 16'7''

Category

20th Century Persian Tribal Persian Rugs

Materials

Wool

Zabihi Collection Colorful Antique Paisley Persian Malayer Rug
Zabihi Collection Colorful Antique Paisley Persian Malayer Rug

Zabihi Collection Colorful Antique Paisley Persian Malayer Rug

Located in New York, NY

Fascinating Persian Malayer rug featuring a large paisley design on a blue ground. 7'10'' x 9'10''

Category

Early 20th Century Persian Sultanabad Persian Rugs

Materials

Wool

Antique Persian Seneh Malayer Rug with Large Paisley Field
Antique Persian Seneh Malayer Rug with Large Paisley Field

Antique Persian Seneh Malayer Rug with Large Paisley Field

Located in Atlanta, GA

: Paisley, All-Over, Sub-Geometric; Keivan Woven Arts: rug B-0504; Late 19th-Century Persian Paisley Seneh

Category

Antique Late 19th Century Persian Malayer Persian Rugs

Materials

Wool

Antique Persian Senneh Rug, Handwoven Wool, Paisley Design, 1850s
Antique Persian Senneh Rug, Handwoven Wool, Paisley Design, 1850s

Antique Persian Senneh Rug, Handwoven Wool, Paisley Design, 1850s

Located in Barrington, IL

, Antique Persian Senneh Rugs, Vintage Senneh Carpet, Handwoven Persian Senneh, Antique Kurdish Rugs

Category

Antique Mid-19th Century Persian Persian Rugs

Materials

Wool, Cotton

Antique Persian Bidjar Runner, Wool, Ivory Paisley Design, 1890s
Antique Persian Bidjar Runner, Wool, Ivory Paisley Design, 1890s

Antique Persian Bidjar Runner, Wool, Ivory Paisley Design, 1890s

Located in Barrington, IL

Late 19th Century Persian Bidjar Runner, in an all over paisley pattern in a rare and highly

Category

Antique Late 19th Century Persian Persian Rugs

Materials

Wool

Antique Persian Kurd Rug, Small Size, W/ Paisley Design
Antique Persian Kurd Rug, Small Size, W/ Paisley Design

Antique Persian Kurd Rug, Small Size, W/ Paisley Design

Located in New York, NY

Carpet, hand-knotted with soft wool pile. This rug features a Paisley design allover the light blue

Category

Antique Early 1900s Persian Persian Rugs

Materials

Wool

Zabihi Collection Persian Gallery Size Corridor Hallway Paisley Rug
Zabihi Collection Persian Gallery Size Corridor Hallway Paisley Rug

Zabihi Collection Persian Gallery Size Corridor Hallway Paisley Rug

Located in New York, NY

paisley motif pattern. The vibrant glowing colors and multiple borders make this piece exceptional and

Category

Early 20th Century Persian Futurist Persian Rugs

Materials

Wool

Late 19th Century Tan Tabriz Carpet with Rosettes and Paisleys
Late 19th Century Tan Tabriz Carpet with Rosettes and Paisleys

Late 19th Century Tan Tabriz Carpet with Rosettes and Paisleys

Located in San Francisco, CA

Late 19th Century Tan Oversized Tabriz Carpet with Rosettes and Paisleys Tabriz carpets set a

Category

Antique Late 19th Century Persian Persian Rugs

Materials

Wool

Vintage Persian Malayer Rug, Hand-Knotted Wool, Paisley Design, 1900s
Vintage Persian Malayer Rug, Hand-Knotted Wool, Paisley Design, 1900s

Vintage Persian Malayer Rug, Hand-Knotted Wool, Paisley Design, 1900s

Located in Barrington, IL

This vintage hand-knotted Persian Malayer rug features a captivating allover paisley pattern, a

Category

Early 20th Century Persian Persian Rugs

Materials

Wool, Cotton

Rugs On Net Gray Antique Paisley Geometric Persian Malayer Rug
Rugs On Net Gray Antique Paisley Geometric Persian Malayer Rug

Rugs On Net Gray Antique Paisley Geometric Persian Malayer Rug

Located in New York, NY

Early 20th Century Persian Malayer Carpet ( 4' x 6'4" - 122 x 193 ) Antique Malayer Persian

Category

Vintage 1920s Persian Malayer Persian Rugs

Materials

Wool

Vintage Persian Tabriz Rug, Hand-Knotted Wool, Paisley Design, 1900s
Vintage Persian Tabriz Rug, Hand-Knotted Wool, Paisley Design, 1900s

Vintage Persian Tabriz Rug, Hand-Knotted Wool, Paisley Design, 1900s

Located in Barrington, IL

vintage Persian Tabriz rug, Persian paisley pattern rug, fine weave Persian rug, pale green Persian rug

Category

Early 20th Century Persian Persian Rugs

Materials

Wool, Cotton

Late 1800s Persian Farahan Area Rug in Allover Paisley Pattern
Late 1800s Persian Farahan Area Rug in Allover Paisley Pattern

Late 1800s Persian Farahan Area Rug in Allover Paisley Pattern

Located in Barrington, IL

Paisley Rugs, Antique Persian Farahan, Antique Farahan Rugs, Antique Sarouk Carpets, Vintage Sarouks

Category

Antique 1890s Persian Persian Rugs

Materials

Wool, Cotton

Paisley Field Antique Persian Malayer Runner by Keivan Woven Arts
Paisley Field Antique Persian Malayer Runner by Keivan Woven Arts

Paisley Field Antique Persian Malayer Runner by Keivan Woven Arts

Located in Atlanta, GA

Paisley Field Antique Persian Malayer Runner by Keivan Woven Arts Antique Persian Malayer

Category

Early 20th Century Persian Malayer Persian Rugs

Materials

Wool

Antique Persian Hamadan Runner with Sub-Geometric Design of Paisleys
Antique Persian Hamadan Runner with Sub-Geometric Design of Paisleys

Antique Persian Hamadan Runner with Sub-Geometric Design of Paisleys

Located in Atlanta, GA

Antique Persian Hamadan runner with sub-geometric design of paisleys. Keivan Woven Arts / rug EMB

Category

Early 20th Century Persian Malayer Persian Rugs

Materials

Wool

Vintage Persian Qum Area Rug, Hand-Knotted Wool, Paisley Design, 1900s
Vintage Persian Qum Area Rug, Hand-Knotted Wool, Paisley Design, 1900s

Vintage Persian Qum Area Rug, Hand-Knotted Wool, Paisley Design, 1900s

Located in Barrington, IL

Qum Carpet, Handwoven Persian Qum, Allover Paisley Qum, Vintage Persian Qum, Allover Paisley Pattern

Category

Early 20th Century Persian Persian Rugs

Materials

Wool, Cotton

Vintage Persian Kerman Lavar Rug, Wool, All-Over Paisley, Ivory, 1900s
Vintage Persian Kerman Lavar Rug, Wool, All-Over Paisley, Ivory, 1900s

Vintage Persian Kerman Lavar Rug, Wool, All-Over Paisley, Ivory, 1900s

Located in Barrington, IL

, showcases a remarkable all-over large paisley pattern — a striking expression of classical Persian artistry

Category

Early 20th Century Persian Persian Rugs

Materials

Wool, Cotton

Hand-Knotted Antique Kashan Persian Rug in Red Paisley Pattern
Hand-Knotted Antique Kashan Persian Rug in Red Paisley Pattern

Hand-Knotted Antique Kashan Persian Rug in Red Paisley Pattern

Located in Long Island City, NY

A 4x7 antique Persian rug of renowned Kashani origin, honoring classic paisley patterns in

Category

Vintage 1910s Persian Kashan Persian Rugs

Materials

Wool

Antique Persian Khamseh Paisley Geometric Rug 5.5 x 8.10 ft
Antique Persian Khamseh Paisley Geometric Rug 5.5 x 8.10 ft

Antique Persian Khamseh Paisley Geometric Rug 5.5 x 8.10 ft

Located in New York, NY

lovely antique Persian Khamseh geometric carpet measures 5.5 x 8.10 ft. and is from 1910-1920s.

Category

Vintage 1910s Persian Tribal Persian Rugs

Materials

Wool

Vintage Persian Malayer Area Rug, Wool Pile, Paisley Design, NW Persia
Vintage Persian Malayer Area Rug, Wool Pile, Paisley Design, NW Persia

Vintage Persian Malayer Area Rug, Wool Pile, Paisley Design, NW Persia

Located in Barrington, IL

This authentic vintage Persian Malayer area rug features an elegant allover paisley motif, a design

Category

Early 20th Century Persian Persian Rugs

Materials

Wool, Cotton

Vintage Persian Saraband Oriental Rug, in Room size, W/ Paisley Design
Vintage Persian Saraband Oriental Rug, in Room size, W/ Paisley Design

Vintage Persian Saraband Oriental Rug, in Room size, W/ Paisley Design

Located in New York, NY

Oriental Carpet, hand-knotted with thick and lustrous wool pile. This classic carpet features a Paisley

Category

Vintage 1940s Persian Persian Rugs

Materials

Wool

Antique Persian Malayer Paisley Design Runner in Red, Orange, and Blue
Antique Persian Malayer Paisley Design Runner in Red, Orange, and Blue

Antique Persian Malayer Paisley Design Runner in Red, Orange, and Blue

Located in Atlanta, GA

: Malayer; Design: All-Over, Paisley, Floral Paisley; Keivan Woven Arts: rug EMA-7585; Antique Persian

Category

Early 20th Century Persian Malayer Persian Rugs

Materials

Wool

Antique Hand-Woven Wool Floral and Paisley Authentic Persian Sultanabad Rug
Antique Hand-Woven Wool Floral and Paisley Authentic Persian Sultanabad Rug

Antique Hand-Woven Wool Floral and Paisley Authentic Persian Sultanabad Rug

Located in West Hollywood, CA

This traditional hand-woven Persian Sultanabad rug has a dusty charcoal field with overall design

Category

Antique Late 19th Century Persian Sultanabad Persian Rugs

Materials

Wool

Antique Northwest Persian Oriental Rug, in Runner Size, W/ Paisley Design
Antique Northwest Persian Oriental Rug, in Runner Size, W/ Paisley Design

Antique Northwest Persian Oriental Rug, in Runner Size, W/ Paisley Design

Located in New York, NY

runner size, size 13'5 x 6'10, circa 1910. This handsome hand-made carpet features a Paisley design

Category

Vintage 1910s Persian Persian Rugs

Materials

Wool

1940s Persian Saraband Wide Runner, Raspberry Paisley Field & Blue Detais
1940s Persian Saraband Wide Runner, Raspberry Paisley Field & Blue Detais

1940s Persian Saraband Wide Runner, Raspberry Paisley Field & Blue Detais

Located in New York, NY

Thousands of tiny botrehs in offset, half-drop, reversing rows closely cover the raspberry red field. Botehs are touched in ecru ,especially with their "flags". Ecru border with wiry...

Category

Vintage 1940s Persian Tribal Persian Rugs

Materials

Wool

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Paisley Persian Carpet For Sale on 1stDibs

Find many varieties of an authentic paisley Persian carpet available at 1stDibs. Frequently made of fabric, wool and cotton, every paisley Persian carpet was constructed with great care. Find 609 options for an antique or vintage paisley Persian carpet now, or shop our selection of 29 modern versions for a more contemporary example of this long-cherished piece. Your living room may not be complete without a paisley Persian carpet — find older editions for sale from the 18th Century and newer versions made as recently as the 21st Century. When you’re browsing for the right paisley Persian carpet, those designed in modern, folk art and Art Deco styles are of considerable interest. Many designers have produced at least one well-made paisley Persian carpet over the years, but those crafted by Bahram Shabahang, Orley Shabahang and Rug & Kilim are often thought to be among the most beautiful.

How Much is a Paisley Persian Carpet?

The average selling price for a paisley Persian carpet at 1stDibs is $5,282, while they’re typically $140 on the low end and $180,000 for the highest priced.

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 Paisley Persian Carpet
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    There are a few ways to tell if a Persian carpet is real. A real Persian rug will always have a soft backing with hand-knots instead of machine-made knots. The fringe will also appear to be an extension of the rug, not an addition to the rug. Lastly, Persian rugs are always made with natural materials, not synthetic fibers. Browse a collection of authentic Persian rugs from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.