$1,398Sale Price|20% Off
Handmade Italian Kashmir Rug, 1980s
Located in Casale Monferrato, IT
Beautiful 20th century ( 1980s circa) kashmir rug handmade in wool, made in Italy. This fantastic rug it is in the main color pink with a motif of central medallions. Elaborate and ...
Wool
Italian modern short-pile rug with geometric pattern, 1980s
Located in MIlano, IT
Italian modern short-pile rug with geometric pattern, 1980s Short-pile rectangular rug featuring a tribal-inspired geometric pattern in shades of beige, antique pink, dove gray, and ...
Fabric
Unavailable
W 157.49 in L 208.67 in
21st Century Bamboo Silk Handknotted Rug by Modenese Interiors, Persian Emerald
By Modenese Gastone
Located in PADOVA, Italy
100% bamboo silk rug with emerald background and intricate floreal details. At its center, three wide circles with red roses. Modenese Interiors artisans preciously handbraided this ...
Cotton, Silk, Bamboo
Unavailable
W 196.86 in L 285.44 in
21st Century Bamboo Silk Handknotted Rug by Modenese Interiors, Red and Gold
By Modenese Gastone
Located in PADOVA, Italy
Bright 100% bamboo silk persian rug handknotted by experienced Italian artisans for the interior design brand Modenese Luxury Interiors. This rug goes best with classical furniture i...
Cotton, Silk, Bamboo
Unavailable
W 161.42 in L 222.45 in
21st Century Handknotted Bamboo Silk Rug by Modenese Interiors, Beige&Yellow
By Modenese Gastone
Located in PADOVA, Italy
100% bamboo silk carpet with emerald background and intricate floreal details and gold lily pattern, top quality low pile fibers. Modenese Interiors artisans preciously handbraided t...
Cotton, Silk, Bamboo
21st Century Bamboo Silk Handknitted Rug, Gold, Beige
By Modenese Gastone
Located in PADOVA, Italy
Wonderfully handknotted persian style rug, bespoke production by Modenese Gastone Luxury Interiors guaranteeing best quality fibers. Bold border white stripes with roses pattern resu...
Cotton, Silk, Bamboo
Unavailable
W 206.7 in L 137.8 in
21st Century Bamboo Silk Handbraided Rug by Modenese Interiors, Gold & White
By Modenese Gastone
Located in PADOVA, Italy
Precious soft 100% bamboo silk oriental rug by Italian producer Modenese Luxury Interiors. Perfect item for a classic ivory-furnished living room. Beige roses and leaves rule over th...
Cotton, Silk, Bamboo
Unavailable
W 224.41 in L 183.08 in
21st Century Bamboo Silk Handknotted Rug by Modenese Interiors, Black&White
By Modenese Gastone
Located in PADOVA, Italy
Classy soft 100% bamboo silk oriental rug handknitted by Italian producer Modenese Luxury Interiors. This item goes best with neoclassical furnishings in private living room. Intrica...
Cotton, Silk, Bamboo
Unavailable
W 165.36 in L 206.7 in
21st Century Bamboo Silk Handbraided Rug by Modenese Interiors, White, Black
By Modenese Gastone
Located in PADOVA, Italy
Shiny 100% bamboo silk oriental rug handbraided by skilled Italian artisans for the design brand Modenese Luxury Interiors. This item goes best with neoclassical furnishings in priva...
Cotton, Silk, Bamboo
Unavailable
W 86.62 in L 129.93 in
21st Century Handknotted Oval Bamboo Silk Rug by Modenese Interiors, Scarlet
By Modenese Gastone
Located in PADOVA, Italy
100% bamboo silk and cotton handbraided oval rug with intricate pattern of squiggles and blossoms. Goes perfectly in luxury villas and majlis, bespoke production by Modenese Gastone ...
Cotton, Silk, Bamboo
Unavailable
W 129.93 in L 194.89 in
21st Century Bamboo Silk Handbraided Rug by Modenese Interiors, Pink, Emerald
By Modenese Gastone
Located in PADOVA, Italy
100% bamboo silk and cotton handbraided rectangular rug with intricate pattern of squiggles and blossoms, lisht pink decorations on an emerald background. Goes perfectly in luxury vi...
Cotton, Silk, Bamboo
Unavailable
W 110.24 in L 149.61 in
21st Century Bamboo Silk Handknotted Rug by Modenese Interiors, Green&White
By Modenese Gastone
Located in PADOVA, Italy
Pure bamboo silk rug with green background and white border stripes, flower decorations. Modenese Interiors artisans preciously handknotted this colorized vintage rug for a lavish cl...
Cotton, Silk, Bamboo
21st Century Handtufter Round Rug by Modenese Interiors, Burgundy Red
By Modenese Gastone
Located in PADOVA, Italy
Add a touch of refined beauty to your home with this burgundy round rug. The central medallion, adorned with delicate floral patterns, is surrounded by a rich burgundy field and intr...
Wool, Cotton, Silk
Unavailable
W 157.49 in L 209.85 in
21st Century Handtufter Rectangular Rug by Modenese Interiors, Burgundy Red
By Modenese Gastone
Located in PADOVA, Italy
Transform your space with this elegant and regal rug. This rectangular masterpiece features intricate floral motifs set against a deep burgundy background, framed by ornate borders t...
Wool, Cotton, Silk
Cream and Brown Persian Carpet, Unique Piece
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Old rectangular Persian carpet in brown and red shades with stylized motifs on sides and cream background. Carpet texture gained thanks to an artist’s contemporary work by mowing, s...
Wool
Ochre and Turquoise Persian Carpet, Unique Piece
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Old rectangular Persian carpet in ochre shades with stylized motif of frames and a central cartouche, turquoise background and fringes on two sides. Carpet texture gained thanks to ...
Wool
Distressed Antique Persian Sarouk Rug with Rustic Italian Style
Located in Dallas, TX
53481, distressed antique Persian Sarouk rug with Rustic Italian style 08'10 x 11'03. Emanating Italian Rustic style and lovingly timeworn appearance combined with brilliant blues an...
Wool
Distressed Antique Persian Shiraz Design Rug with Italian Cottage Rustic Style
Located in Dallas, TX
52677, distressed antique Persian Shiraz Design rug with Italian cottage rustic style.
Wool
Vintage Turkish Anatolian Hand-Knotted Wool Rug w/ Tribal Geometric Motifs
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Condition: Original Vintage Condition Designer: Gallery Anatolia Manufacturer: Gallery Anatolia Woven in the Milas region of southwestern Turkey, this vintage Anatolian rug brings ...
Wool
Handmade Vintage Hamadan Style Rug, 1970s, 1C1019
Located in Bordeaux, FR
Handmade vintage Hamadan rug with medallion design. The rug is in original good condition from the end of 20th century. -condition: original, some signs of age, -circa: 1970s, -si...
Wool
$1,604Sale Price|40% Off
W 89.77 in L 112.21 in
7.5x9.4 Ft Vintage Handmade Geometric Patterned Turkish Area Rug, 100% Wool
Located in Spring Valley, NY
Add a touch of timeless elegance to your home with this traditional vintage hand knotted Turkish area rug, crafted from 100% premium wool. This exquisite piece captures the essence o...
Wool
$814Sale Price|20% Off
W 36.23 in L 51.19 in
Vintage Oriental Tribal Rug, Geometric Handmade Wool Carpet Area Rug
Located in Wembley, GB
This tribal area rug has been woven by hand in Turkey and features a fantastic tribal design. Two medallions decorate the central design woven in brown, blue, orange and cream accent...
Wool, Organic Material, Natural Fiber, Cotton
pretty vintage silk Kashmir rug
Located in Saint Ouen, FR
Pretty vintage silk Kashmir rug with beautiful floral design and nice colours with orange field, navy blue, green, yellow, sky blue, brown and white, entirely and finely hand knotted...
Cotton, Silk
Handmade Vintage Hamadan Style Rug, 1970s, 1C1040
Located in Bordeaux, FR
Handmade vintage Hamadan rug in traditional medallion design. The rug is from the end of 20th century in original good condition. -condition: original good, -circa: 1970s, -...
Wool
Large Turkish Wool Carpet with Geometric Design, 330 × 250 cm
Located in Worcester, GB
Large Vintage Turkish Wool Rug Geometric Design 330 × 250 cm Offered for sale is a vintage Turkish wool carpet of impressive proportions. The warm terracotta central field is centre...
Wool
Vintage Oushak Rug with Geometric Medallion 1'9 x 3'4
Located in Atlanta, GA
Vintage Turkish Oushak Rug with All-Over Sub-Geometric Medallion Design Keivan Woven Arts / rug EN-15915, country of origin / type: Turkey / Oushak, circa 1950 Measures: 1'9 x 3'4.
Wool
Handmade Vintage Hamadan Style Rug, 1970s, 1C761
Located in Bordeaux, FR
Vintage handmade Middle Eastern mat in original good condition. The rug is from the end of 20th century. -condition: original good, -circa: 1970s, -size: 1.3' x 1.9' (40cm ...
Wool
Handmade Vintage Malayer Style Rug, 1970s, 1C751
Located in Bordeaux, FR
Vintage handmade Middle Eastern Malayer mat in original good condition. The rug is from the end of 20th century in red colour. -condition: original good, -circa: 1970s, -siz...
Wool
$1,934
W 82.68 in L 118.12 in
Caucasian Flat-Woven Wool Rug, Geometric Design, 6.9' x 9.8', Dekolet Collection
Located in Bochum, NRW
An exceptional Caucasian flat‑woven rug of substantial scale, distinguished by its finely articulated geometric field and the chromatic clarity characteristic of traditional weaving ...
Wool
$1,320Sale Price|20% Off
W 50 in L 98 in
Vintage Turkish Oushak Rug with Mid-Century Modern Tribal Style
Located in Dallas, TX
50643, vintage Turkish Oushak rug with Mid-Century Modern Tribal style. This hand knotted wool vintage Turkish Oushak rug features two connected stepped medallions filled with rosett...
Wool
Handmade Vintage Indo-Mahal Rug, 1980s, 1B865
Located in Bordeaux, FR
Handmade vintage Indo-Mahal mat in wool. The rug is from the end of 20th century in original good condition. - Condition: Original good, - circa 1980s, - Size: 2.1' x 3.2' (...
Wool
Handmade Vintage Indo-Tabriz Rug, 1970s, 1C749
Located in Bordeaux, FR
Vintage handmade Indian rug from the end of 20th century. The rug is in original good condition in a beige shade and floral design. -condition: original good, -circa: 1970s, ...
Wool
Indian Kashan Rug 3'0" x 4'7''
Located in New York, NY
Indian Kashan Rug 3'0" x 4'7''.
Wool, Cotton
Handmade Vintage Hamadan Style Rug, 1970s, 1C779
Located in Bordeaux, FR
Handmade vintage Middle Eastern rug in traditional floral design. The rug is from the end of 20th century in original good condition. -Condition: origial good, -circa: 1970s, ...
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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