Zabihi Collection Antique Persian Tabriz Carpet
Located in New York, NY
Early 20th century Persian Tabriz with classic Herati motif and timeless medallion and border
20th Century American Classical Persian Rugs
Wool
Zabihi Collection Antique Persian Tabriz Carpet
Located in New York, NY
Early 20th century Persian Tabriz with classic Herati motif and timeless medallion and border
Wool
Large Antique Persian Bakshaish Rug Pillow
Located in New York, NY
Pillow made from a late 19th-century antique Persian Bakshaish rug with cotton back. Zipper closure
Wool, Cotton, Foam
Antique Persian Kerman 11'6" x 22'5"
Located in New York, NY
Kerman carpets (sometimes "Kirman") are one of the traditional classifications of Persian carpets
Wool, Cotton
Tribal Antique Persian Floor Rug Pillow
Located in New York, NY
Large pillow made from an antique Persian Serab rug from the 19th century with cotton back and
Cotton, Foam, Wool
Antique Mahal Persian Wool Area Rug C1910
Located in Big Flats, NY
An antique Mahal Persian area rug from circa 1910. This rug features an intricate design typical of
Wool
Antique Persian Malayer Rug, circa 1900
Located in Secaucus, NJ
Antique Persian Malayer rug, circa 1900. Antique rugs from Malayer, east of Hamadan, could be
Wool
Antique Persian Square Tabriz Rug Pillow
Located in New York, NY
Pillow made from an early 20th-century Persian Tabriz rug. Measures: 16'' x 16".
Wool, Cotton, Foam
Antique Khorassan Rug Persian Floral Grid
Located in New York, NY
Rust field with dense floral lattice and navy accents. Framed by triple borders in soft coral and ivory. Woven in northeast Persia with fine symmetrical motifs. Balanced layout with ...
Wool
Antique Fine West Persian Carpet Rug
Located in London, GB
A fine West Persian carpet measures 231cm. x 161cm. Well drawn design and good colour
Wool
Antique Persian Serab Bolster Rug Pillow
Located in New York, NY
Pillow made from a border of an early 20th century Persian Serab rug. 11'' x 19''
Wool, Cotton, Foam
Zabihi Collection Persian Mazlagan Antique Rug Pillow
Located in New York, NY
A large decorative pillow made from a a persian mazlagan malayer antique rug 16'' x 16''
Wool, Cotton, Foam
Antique Persian Ferahan Rug, c.1920
Located in Milwaukee, WI
Collector's Antique Hanging Piece Blooming Tree of Life Masterpiece for Floor Art or Hanging Piece
Wool
Antique Persian Qashqai Rug 4’0” x 6’6”
Located in New York, NY
Antique Persian Qashqai Rug 4’0” x 6’6”. The best SW Persian, Fars Province nomadic rugs, mostly in
Wool
Antique Persian Malayer Rug (Light Tearing)
Located in New York, NY
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Wool
Zabihi Collection Antique Persian Serapi Rug Pillow
Located in New York, NY
Pillow made from a fine quality Persian Serapi rug. Ivory Medallion with red brick , blue and brown
Wool, Cotton, Foam
Antique Northwest Persian Rug Tribal Panel Design
Located in New York, NY
This antique Northwest Persian rug presents a captivating tribal panel layout, with a grid of
Wool
Zabihi Collection Oversize Antique Persian Tabriz Rug
Located in New York, NY
A stunning Late 19th century Persian Tabriz Rug in predominantly blues, with accents in cream and
Wool
Antique Persian Farahan Rug 4’4" x 6’5"
Located in New York, NY
Antique Persian Farahan Rug 4’4" x 6’5". The scatter and room size pieces made in the Arak
Wool
Antique Early 20th Century Northwest Persian Rug
Located in Closter, NJ
city that is the capital of Persian Azerbaijan, are credited with the successful promotion of the
Wool, Cotton
Zabihi Collection Antique Terracotta Persian Rug Pillow
Located in New York, NY
Pillow made from an antique persian rug with poly fill and zipper closure provided. Measures: 16
Wool
Zabihi Collection Antique Persian Mahal Border Rug Pillow
Located in New York, NY
Pillow made from antique Persian Mahal rug with cotton back. Measures: 17'' x 17''.
Wool, Cotton, Foam
Zabihi Collection Room Size Antique Persian Heriz Rug
Located in New York, NY
An early 20th-century Neutral Color Persian Heriz Antique Wash Rug Details rug no. j4293 size 7' 6
Wool
Antique Persian Ersari Main Carpet, 19th Century
Located in Dublin, NH
Antique Persian Ersari Main Carpet, 19th Century Additional Information: Dimensions: 8'9" W x 10'9
Wool
Zabihi Collection Antique Persian Bakshaish Rug Pillow
Located in New York, NY
Pillow made from a late 19th-century antique Persian Bakshaish rug with cotton back. Zipper closure
Wool, Cotton, Foam
Antique Northwest Persian Runner, c. 1930's
Located in Milwaukee, WI
Attractive Antique Northwest Persian Runner Army, Sage, Lime Green with Terracotta & Lemon About
Wool
Zabihi Collection Persian Kerman Antique Rug Pillow
Located in New York, NY
Pillow made from a 19th-century Persian Kerman rug. Fill insert and zipper closure provided
Wool, Cotton, Foam
Zabihi Collection Antique Persian Tabriz Accent Rug
Located in New York, NY
1st quarter of the 20th century Persian Tabriz rug with a traditional medallion and border design
Wool
Zabihi Collection Antique Persian Senneh Rug Pillow
Located in New York, NY
Pillow made from a finely woven Persian Senneh rug. Measures: 18'' x 23''.
Wool, Cotton, Foam
Antique Persian Veramin Kilim Rug, c. 1900
Located in Dublin, NH
Antique Persian Veramin Kilim Rug, c. 1900 This kilim has a macrame end finish at one end and
Wool
Zabihi Collection Antique Square Persian Tribal Kilim
Located in New York, NY
A fine example of an early 20th century Persian flat-weave Kilim rug. 5'2'' x 6'11''
Wool
Zabihi Collection Antique Tabriz Persian Rug Pillow
Located in New York, NY
Square pillow made from an early 20th century Persian Tabriz rug Size: 17" x 18".
Wool, Cotton, Foam
Zabihi Collection Antique Persian Sultanabad Rug Pillow
Located in New York, NY
Pillow made from antique Persian Sultanabad rug with cotton back.
Wool, Foam, Cotton
Zabihi Collection Antique Persian Mahal Rug Pillow
Located in New York, NY
Pillow made from antique 19th Persian Mahal Sultanabad rug with cotton back. 1'4'' x 1'6''
Wool, Foam
Zabihi Collection Whimsical Antique Persian Gabbeh Rug
Located in New York, NY
an early 20th-century whimsical tribal persian gabbeh rug rug no. j3787 size 4' 2" x 6'
Wool
Antique Persian Sarouk Mohajeran Rug, C-1920
Located in Evanston, IL
Antique handmade Northwest Persian Sarouk Mohajeran rug, c-1910, 2'7" x 5'2", fine wool, in red and
Wool
Antique Northwest Persian Runner with Sky Blue Field
Located in New York, NY
An antique Northwest Persian runner with a luminous sky blue field framed by finely drawn ivory and
Wool
Zabihi Collection Antique Persian Bidjar Square Rug Pillow
Located in New York, NY
Pillow made from a turn-of-the-century Persian Bidjar rug. Polyfill insert and zipper closure
Wool, Cotton, Foam
Authentic Antique Persian Yalameh Tribal Rug 1920 circa
Located in San Diego, CA
This stunning antique Yalameh rug features a striking geometric design rich in character, tradition
Wool
Antique Northwest Persian Large Bolster Rug Pillow
Located in New York, NY
Large Bolster size pillow made from an early 20th century Northwest Persian rug. Measures: 1'3
Wool, Cotton, Foam
Bolster Size Antique Persian Senneh Rug Pillow
Located in New York, NY
Pillow made from a finely woven Persian Senneh rug. Measures: 13'' x 22''.
Wool, Cotton, Foam
Zabihi Collection Antique Persian Sarouk Small Rug
Located in New York, NY
a mid-20th-century sarouk mat in greens and apricots Details rug no. r4681a size 1' 7" x 2' 6" (48 x 76 cm)
Wool
Gold Antique Persian Tabriz Bolster Rug Pillow
Located in New York, NY
Bolster size pillow made from a finely woven gold color persian tabriz rug. Measures: 14'' x 20''.
Wool, Cotton, Foam
Zabihi Collection Antique Persian Bidjar Rug Pillow
Located in New York, NY
Pillow made from a turn-of-the-century Persian Bidjar rug. Polyfill insert and zipper closure
Wool, Cotton, Foam
Antique Persian Sea Foam Color Rug Pillow
Located in New York, NY
Pillow made from an early 20th-century Persian rug. Measures: 20'' x 20".
Wool, Cotton, Foam
Curvilinear Shaped Antique Persian Malayer Rug Pillow
Located in New York, NY
Quirky Persian Malayer rug pillow. Measures: 21'' x 35''.
Cotton, Foam, Wool
Antique Persian Tabriz Large Room Size Rug
Located in New York, NY
1920s large room size Persian Tabriz rug with an all-over design with light blue and cream accents
Wool
Antique Persian Veramin Kilim Orange Wool Floor Rug
Located in Detroit, MI
This elegant antique Persian Veramin kilim floor rug circa early to mid 1900s is expertly hand
Wool
Antique Persian Heriz Serapi Rug 8'11" x 11’7”
Located in New York, NY
Antique Persian Heriz Serapi Rug 8'11" x 11’7”. The numerous rugs of the famous NW Persian weaving
Wool, Cotton
Antique Persian Malayer Rug with Allover Boteh Field
Located in New York, NY
This refined antique Malayer carpet features a classic allover boteh (paisley) pattern arranged in
Wool, Cotton
Zabihi Collection Antique Persian Mahal Border Rug Pillow
Located in New York, NY
Pillow made from antique Persian Mahal rug with cotton back. Measures: 17'' x 17''.
Wool, Cotton, Foam
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
Wool
Zabihi Collection Pair of Antique Persian Kurd Rugs
Located in New York, NY
A set of Persian Kurd throw-size rugs from the early 20th Century. Measure: 1'11'' x 2'3'' and
Wool
Antique Heriz Serapi Persian Rug, Wool, Distressed, 1920s
Located in Los Angeles, CA
1920s rare all over pattern Heriz Rug from turkestan Beautiful distress and age .
Wool
Zabihi Collection Antique Persian Sultanabad Mahal Large Pillow
Located in New York, NY
Pillow made from antique Persian Sultanabad Mahal rug with cotton back. Measures: 16'' x 23''.
Wool, Cotton, Foam
Zabihi Collection Antique Persian Mahal Border Rug Pillow
Located in New York, NY
This pillow was made from an antique Persian Mahal rug with red cotton backing. Measures: 18'' x
Wool, Cotton, Foam
Zabihi Collection Antique Persian Mahal Square Rug Pillow
Located in New York, NY
A large pillow made from an antique Persian Mahal rug with red cotton backing. Measures: 17'' x 18''.
Wool, Cotton, Foam
Zabihi Collection Antique Persian Heriz Small Geometric Rug
Located in New York, NY
ranging palette of warm colors, the antique Heriz carpet is probably the most popular of the Persian
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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