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19th Century Persian Carpet
Located in Chicago, IL
A 19th century Persian carpet with all-over floral pattern on a burnt orange background surrounded
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19th Century Persian Persian Carpet Antique

Materials

Wool

Antique Yellow/Floral Tabriz Persian Carpet
Located in Norwalk, CT
Antique Tabriz Persian carpet, yellow field with blue and earth tone floral accents. Measures: 12 x
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1910s Persian Persian Carpet Antique

Materials

Wool

Vintage Distressed Square Purple Persian Carpet
Located in Norwalk, CT
1920s vintage Persian carpet. This square-shaped, distressed piece features a wide, ivory border
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1920s Persian Persian Carpet Antique

Materials

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
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19th Century Central Asian Persian Carpet Antique

Materials

Wool

19th Century N.W. Persian Carpet 4' 6'' x9' 1''
Located in New York, NY
19th Century N.W. Persian Carpet 4' 6'' x9' 1''
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1870s Persian Persian Carpet Antique

Materials

Wool

Antique Large Oversized Northeast Persian Carpet, Early 20th Century
Located in San Francisco, CA
Antique Large Oversized Northeast Persian Carpet, Early 20th Century Additional Information
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Early 20th Century Persian Persian Carpet Antique

Materials

Wool

Persian Carpet
Located in New York, NY
Persian carpet with toffee colored center and large floral pattern.
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Late 19th Century Persian Persian Carpet Antique

Materials

Thread

Antique Persian Carpet
Persian Carpet
H 161.5 in W 138 in D 0.13 in
19th Century N.W. Persian Carpet ( 5' x 10'7" - 152 x 322 )
Located in New York, NY
19th Century N.W. Persian Carpet Handwoven antique NW Persian carpet. Woven, circa 1890. Gallery
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Late 19th Century Persian Persian Carpet Antique

Materials

Wool

19th Century N.W. Persian Carpet ( 5' x 6'6" - 153 x 198 )
Located in New York, NY
19th Century N.W. Persian Carpet ( 5' x 6'6" - 153 x 198 ) Handmade antique NW Persian carpet
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Late 19th Century Persian Persian Carpet Antique

Materials

Wool

19th Century NW Persian Carpet ( 2'6" x 19'8" - 76 x 600 cm )
Located in New York, NY
19th Century NW Persian Carpet ( 2'6" x 19'8" - 76 x 600 cm ) Handmade antique NW Persian carpet
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Late 19th Century Persian Persian Carpet Antique

Materials

Wool

19th Century N.W. Persian Carpet ( 3'10" x 5'10" - 117 x 178 )
Located in New York, NY
19th Century N.W. Persian Carpet ( 3'10" x 5'10" - 117 x 178 ) Handmade antique NW Persian carpet
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Late 19th Century Persian Persian Carpet Antique

Materials

Wool

19th Century W. Persian Carpet Bijar Carpet ( 4'6" x 10'6" - 137 x 320 )
Located in New York, NY
19th Century W. Persian Carpet Bijar Carpet ( 4'6" x 10'6" - 137 x 320 )
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1880s Persian Persian Carpet Antique

Materials

Wool

19th Century N.W. Persian Carpet ( 3'9" x 14'4" - 115 x 437 )
Located in New York, NY
19th Century N.W. Persian Carpet ( 3'9" x 14'4" - 115 x 437 ) Handmade antique NW Persian carpet
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Late 19th Century Persian Persian Carpet Antique

Materials

Wool

Antique Persian Ziegler Sultanabad Persian Carpet (12'8" x 16'6' - 386 x 502 cm)
Located in New York, NY
Antique Persian Ziegler Sultanabad Persian Carpet (12'8" x 16'6' - 386 x 502 cm)
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1880s Persian Persian Carpet Antique

Materials

Wool

19th Century N.W. Persian Carpet ( 3'3" x 15' - 99 x 457 )
Located in New York, NY
19th Century N.W. Persian Carpet ( 3'3" x 15' - 99 x 457 )
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1870s Persian Persian Carpet Antique

Materials

Wool

19th Century N.W. Persian Carpet ( 3'6'' x 10' - 107 x 305 )
Located in New York, NY
19th Century N.W. Persian Carpet ( 3'6'' x 10' - 107 x 305 )
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1890s Persian Persian Carpet Antique

Materials

Wool

Mid 19th Century N.W. Persian Carpet ( 5'3"x 11'2" - 160 x 340 )
Located in New York, NY
Mid 19th Century N.W. Persian Carpet ( 5'3"x 11'2" - 160 x 340 ) Antique NW Persian carpet. Woven
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Mid-19th Century Persian Persian Carpet Antique

Materials

Wool

Mid 19th Century N.W. Persian Carpet ( 6'8" X 11'9" - 204 X 368 )
Located in New York, NY
Mid 19th Century N.W. Persian Carpet ( 6'8" X 11'9" - 204 X 368 ) Handmade antique NW Persian
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Early 19th Century Persian Persian Carpet Antique

Materials

Wool

Mid 19th Century N.W. Persian Carpet ( 6' x 13' - 183 x 396 )
Located in New York, NY
Mid 19th Century N.W. Persian Carpet ( 6' x 13' - 183 x 396 ) Handmade antique NW Persian carpet
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1860s Persian Persian Carpet Antique

Materials

Wool

Mid 19th Century NW Persian Carpet ( 3'2" x 17'10" - 97 x 543 cm )
Located in New York, NY
Mid 19th Century NW Persian Carpet ( 3'2" x 17'10" - 97 x 543 cm ) Handmade antique NW Persian
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Mid-19th Century Persian Persian Carpet Antique

Materials

Wool

Late 19th Century N.W. Persian Carpet ( 4' x 9'9" - 122 x 297 )
Located in New York, NY
Late 19th Century N.W. Persian Carpet ( 4' x 9'9" - 122 x 297 ) Handmade antique NW Persian carpet
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Late 19th Century Persian Persian Carpet Antique

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Wool

Late 19th Century N.W. Persian Carpet ( 3'2" x 9'2" - 97 x 280 )
Located in New York, NY
Late 19th Century N.W. Persian Carpet ( 3'2" x 9'2" - 97 x 280 ) Handmade antique NW Persian carpet
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Early 20th Century Persian Persian Carpet Antique

Materials

Wool

Late 19th Century N.W. Persian Carpet ( 6'6" x 8'9" - 198 x 267 )
Located in New York, NY
Late 19th Century N.W. Persian Carpet ( 6'6" x 8'9" - 198 x 267 ) Handmade antique N.W. Persian
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Late 19th Century Persian Persian Carpet Antique

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Wool

Late 19th Century NW Persian Carpet ( 4'4" x 7'8" - 132 x 233 cm )
Located in New York, NY
Late 19th Century NW Persian Carpet ( 4'4" x 7'8" - 132 x 233 cm ) Handwoven antique NW Persian
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Late 19th Century Persian Persian Carpet Antique

Materials

Wool

Late 19th Century N.W. Persian Carpet ( 3'9" x 8'10" - 115 x 270 )
Located in New York, NY
Late 19th Century N.W. Persian Carpet ( 3'9" x 8'10" - 115 x 270 ) Handmade antique NW Persian
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Late 19th Century Persian Persian Carpet Antique

Materials

Wool

Late 19th Century N.W. Persian Carpet ( 13'3" x 16'9" - 404 x 510 )
Located in New York, NY
Late 19th Century N.W. Persian Carpet ( 13'3" x 16'9" - 404 x 510 )
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1890s Persian Persian Carpet Antique

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Wool

Early 19th Century N.W. Persian Carpet ( 3'3" x 18'10" - 99 x 574 )
Located in New York, NY
Early 19th Century N.W. Persian Carpet ( 3'3" x 18'10" - 99 x 574 )
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1820s Persian Persian Carpet Antique

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Wool

19th Century Persian Ziegler Sultanabad Persian Carpet (17' x 23' 6"-518 x 716)
Located in New York, NY
19th Century Persian Ziegler Sultanabad Persian Carpet ( 17' x 23' 6" - 518 x 716 cm )
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1880s Persian Sultanabad Persian Carpet Antique

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Wool

Late 19th Century NW Persian Carpet ( 3'8" x 14'8" - 112 x 448 cm )
Located in New York, NY
Late 19th Century NW Persian Carpet ( 3'8" x 14'8" - 112 x 448 cm )
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1850s Persian Persian Carpet Antique

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Wool

Mid 19th Century N.W. Persian Carpet ( 3'4'' x 17'5'' - 102 x 532 )
Located in New York, NY
Mid 19th Century N.W. Persian Carpet ( 3'4'' x 17'5'' - 102 x 532 )
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1840s Persian Persian Carpet Antique

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Wool

Early 19th Century N.W. Persian Carpet ( 7' x 12'6" - 213 x 381 )
Located in New York, NY
Early 19th Century N.W. Persian Carpet ( 7' x 12'6" - 213 x 381 )
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Early 1800s Persian Persian Carpet Antique

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Wool

Late 19th Century N.W. Persian Carpet ( 11'8" x 18'10" - 356 x 574 )
Located in New York, NY
Late 19th Century N.W. Persian Carpet ( 11'8" x 18'10" - 356 x 574 )
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Early 1900s Persian Serapi Persian Carpet Antique

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Wool

Early 20th Century N.W. Persian Carpet ( 3'4" x 5'7" - 102 x 170 )
Located in New York, NY
Early 20th Century N.W. Persian Carpet ( 3'4" x 5'7" - 102 x 170 )
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Early 1900s Persian Malayer Persian Carpet Antique

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Wool

Late 19th Century N.W. Persian Carpet ( 7'2" x 14'2" - 218 x 432 )
Located in New York, NY
Late 19th Century N.W. Persian Carpet ( 7'2" x 14'2" - 218 x 432 ) Navy background.
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Early 1900s Persian Persian Carpet Antique

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Wool

19th Century N.W. Persian Carpet ( 3'8" x 9'10" - 111 x 299 )
Located in New York, NY
Handwoven antique NW Persian carpet. Woven, circa 1900. Runner size: 3'8" x 9'10". Abrashed blue
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1890s Persian Persian Carpet Antique

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Wool

19th Century N.W.Persian Carpet ( 5' x 10'3" - 152 x 312 )
Located in New York, NY
Handmade antique NW Persian carpet. Woven, circa 1910. Gallery size 5'0" x 10'3". Diamond lattice
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Early 20th Century Persian Persian Carpet Antique

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Wool

Late 19th Century N.W. Persian Carpet ( 4'8" x 11' - 143 x 335 )
Located in New York, NY
Late 19th Century N.W. Persian Carpet ( 4'8" x 11' - 143 x 335 ) Allover linear boteh pattern
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Late 19th Century Persian Bakshaish Persian Carpet Antique

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Wool

18th Century N.W. Persian Carpet with Inscription ( 7' x 15' - 213 x 457 )
Located in New York, NY
18th Century N.W. Persian Carpet with Inscription ( 7' x 15' - 213 x 457 )
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1790s Persian Persian Carpet Antique

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Wool

19th Century N.W. Persian Carpet ( 4' x 10' - 122 x 305 )
Located in New York, NY
Handmade antique NW Persian carpet. Woven, circa 1880. Wide runner size: 4'0" x 10'0". Blue
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Late 19th Century Persian Persian Carpet Antique

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Wool

Early 20th Century N.W. Persian Carpet ( 4' x 10' - 122 x 305 )
Located in New York, NY
Handwoven antique NW Persian carpet. Woven, circa 1900. Gallery/runner size: 4'0" x 10' . Ivory
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Early 20th Century Persian Persian Carpet Antique

Materials

Wool

Late 19th Century NW Persian Carpet ( 3' 3" x 15' - 99 x 457 cm)
Located in New York, NY
Late 19th Century NW Persian Carpet ( 3' 3" x 15' - 99 x 457 cm)
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1890s Persian Persian Carpet Antique

Materials

Wool

19th Century N.W. Persian Carpet ( 3'5" x 8'8" - 104 x 264 )
Located in New York, NY
Handmade antique NW Persian carpet. Woven circa 1870 (late 19th century). Persian informal rug
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Late 19th Century Persian Persian Carpet Antique

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Wool

19th Century N.W. Persian Carpet ( 3'6" x 11'2" - 107 x 340 )
Located in New York, NY
Handmade antique NW Persian carpet. Woven, circa 1860, (mid-19th century). Persian informal rug
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Mid-19th Century Persian Persian Carpet Antique

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Wool

19th Century NW Persian Carpet ( 3' 3'' x 11' 8'' - 99 x 355 cm )
Located in New York, NY
19th Century N.W Persian Carpet ( 3' 3'' x 11' 8'' - 99 x 355 cm )
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1870s Persian Persian Carpet Antique

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Wool

19th Century N.W. Persian Carpet ( 3'2" x 13' - 97 x 396 )
Located in New York, NY
19th Century N.W. Persian Carpet ( 3'2" x 13' - 97 x 396 ). Allover diamond lattice pattern in
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Late 19th Century Persian Persian Carpet Antique

Materials

Wool

Late 19th Century N.W. Persian Carpet ( 3' x 11'7" - 91 x 353 )
Located in New York, NY
Handmade antique NW Persian carpet. Bright yellow background with ivory and blue borders. Allover
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1890s Persian Persian Carpet Antique

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Wool

Early 20th Century N.W. Persian Carpet ( 4' x 6'4" - 122 x 193 )
Located in New York, NY
Early 20th Century N.W. Persian Carpet ( 4' x 6'4" - 122 x 193 ) Navy background with four
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Early 20th Century Persian Persian Carpet Antique

Materials

Wool

19th Century N.W. Persian Carpet ( 3'8" x 9' - 112 x 274 )
Located in New York, NY
Handmade antique NW Persian carpet. Woven, circa 1880 (late 19th century). Persian informal rug
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Late 19th Century Persian Persian Carpet Antique

Materials

Wool

Mid 19th Century N.W. Persian Carpet ( 6'4" x 14'7" - 193 x 445 )
Located in New York, NY
Mid 19th Century N.W. Persian Carpet ( 6'4" x 14'7" - 193 x 445 ) All-over geometric and floral
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1850s Persian Persian Carpet Antique

Materials

Wool

Mid 19th Century N.W. Persian Carpet ( 5'4 x 11' x 163 x 335 )
Located in New York, NY
Mid 19th Century N.W. Persian Carpet with Mina Khani Pattern ( 5'4 x 11' x 163 x 335 )
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1850s Persian Persian Carpet Antique

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Wool

Mid 19th Century N.W. Persian Carpet ( 3'4" x 13'10" - 102 x 422 )
Located in New York, NY
Mid 19th Century N.W. Persian Carpet ( 3'4" x 13'10" - 102 x 422 ) Red background with stacked
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1840s Persian Persian Carpet Antique

Materials

Wool

Antique Tribal Persian Carpet
Located in New York, NY
straw accents. This NW Persian Kurdish town carpet is evenly worn with a unique surface texture.
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Early 20th Century Persian Tabriz Persian Carpet Antique

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Wool

19th Century N.W. Persian Carpet ( 3'8" x 9'4" - 112 x 274 )
Located in New York, NY
Handwoven antique NW Persian carpet. Woven, circa 1890. Wide runner size: 3'8" x 9'0". Persian
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Late 19th Century Persian Persian Carpet Antique

Materials

Wool

Antique Sultanabad Persian Carpet
Located in New York, NY
A connoisseur caliber late 19th century Persian Sultanabad carpet. Measures: 11' x 13'6
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Late 19th Century Persian Agra Persian Carpet Antique

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Wool

Antique Sultanabad Persian Carpet
Antique Sultanabad Persian Carpet
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W 132 in L 162 in
Early 20th Century N.W. Persian Carpet ( 8' x 22'6" - 245 x 685 )
Located in New York, NY
Handmade antique NW Persian carpet. Woven, circa 1900. Gallery size: 8'0" x 22'6". Pleasant neutral
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Early 20th Century Persian Persian Carpet Antique

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Wool

Mid 19th Century N.W. Persian Carpet ( 3'3" x 18' - 99 x 550 )
Located in New York, NY
Handmade antique NW Persian carpet. Woven, circa 1850 (mid-19th century). Persian informal rug
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Mid-19th Century Persian Persian Carpet Antique

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Wool

Mid 19th Century NW Persian Carpet ( 12'2" x 20'8" - 370 x 630 cm )
Located in New York, NY
Mid 19th Century NW Persian Carpet ( 12'2" x 20'8" - 370 x 630 cm ) This rug's bright yellow
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1850s Persian Persian Carpet Antique

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Wool

Mid 19th Century N.W. Persian Carpet ( 3'9" x 13'10" - 114 x 422 )
Located in New York, NY
Mid 19th Century N.W. Persian Carpet ( 3'9" x 13'10" - 114 x 422 ) All-over design of floral trees
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Mid-19th Century Persian Persian Carpet Antique

Materials

Wool

Early 19th Century NW. Persian Carpet with Inscription Dated 1808 8' 4" x 10' 4"
Located in New York, NY
Early 19th Century N.W. Persian Carpet with Inscription Dated 1808 Size: 8' 4" x 10' 4"
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Early 1800s Persian Persian Carpet Antique

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Wool

Mid 19th Century N.W. Persian Carpet ( 3'10" x 9'4" - 117 x 285 )
Located in New York, NY
Handmade antique NW Persian carpet. Woven, circa 1850 (mid-19th century). Persian informal rug
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Mid-19th Century Persian Persian Carpet Antique

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Wool

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Persian Carpet Antique For Sale on 1stDibs

Find many varieties of an authentic Persian carpet antique available at 1stDibs. A Persian carpet antique — often made from fabric, wool and cotton — can elevate any home. There are many kinds of the Persian carpet antique you’re looking for, from those produced as long ago as the 18th Century to those made as recently as the 20th Century. A Persian carpet antique made by Modern designers — as well as those associated with Victorian — is very popular. You’ll likely find more than one Persian carpet antique that is appealing in its simplicity, but Mehraban Rugs, Ben Soleimani and Hadji Jalili produced versions that are worth a look.

How Much is a Persian Carpet Antique?

A Persian carpet antique can differ in price owing to various characteristics — the average selling price 1stDibs is $10,461, while the lowest priced sells for $11 and the highest can go for as much as $3,200,000.

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 Persian Carpet Antique
  • 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.
  • 1stDibs ExpertAugust 17, 2021
    Antique carpet balls are stone or ceramic balls decorated in bright colored patterns in specific plaids. They were used as a form of indoor carpet bowling, though now are collected for decorative purposes.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    There are a few red flags you should look for in determining if you have an antique Persian rug. Firstly, check the fringe. Fringes on a Persian rug form from the end of warp yarns, and won’t be sewn on the back. Also check the colors. They should be crisp, with no bleeding of the dyes. Shop a collection of authentic Persian rugs from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.
  • Nazmiyal
    NazmiyalMarch 23, 2021
    The most expensive antique Persian rug ever sold in auction (so far) is $34,000,000. But the vast majority will cost under $100,000.