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Zabihi Collection Vintage Fish pattern Persian Bidjar Rug
Located in New York, NY
late 20th century Century Persian Bidjar rug with a herati "fish" design
Measures: 3'9'' x 5'7''.
Category
20th Century Persian Tribal Persian Rugs
Materials
Wool
Ararat Rugs Fish Surrounding Lotuses Rug Masi Awita Revival Carpet, Natural Dyed
By Ararat Rugs
Located in Tokyo, JP
Art, James D. Burns, 2002 nr.31. This blue background rug has a variation of Masi Awita (fish around
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Turkish Revival Persian Rugs
Materials
Wool, Natural Fiber, Organic Material
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W 64.97 in L 118.12 in
Persian Hand Knotted Fish Design Bijar Bidjar Rug
Located in San Diego, CA
This piece is a handmade Persian Bijar rug. The pile is wool and silk with cotton foundation. This
Category
1990s Persian Persian Rugs
Materials
Wool, Silk
Ararat Rugs Fish Surrounding Lotuses Rug Masi Awita Revival Carpet Natural Dyed
By Ararat Rugs
Located in Tokyo, JP
Art, James D. Burns, 2002 nr.31. This blue background rug has a variation of Masi Awita (fish around
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Turkish Revival Persian Rugs
Materials
Wool, Natural Fiber, Organic Material
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W 31.89 in L 78.75 in
Ararat Rugs Fish Surrounding Lotuses Rug Masi Awita Revival Carpet, Natural Dyed
By Ararat Rugs
Located in Tokyo, JP
Art, James D. Burns, 2002 nr.31. This blue background rug has a variation of masi awita (fish around
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Turkish Revival Persian Rugs
Materials
Wool, Natural Fiber, Organic Material
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W 31.5 in L 61.42 in
Ararat Rugs Fish Surrounding Lotuses Rug Masi Awita Revival Carpet, Natural Dyed
By Ararat Rugs
Located in Tokyo, JP
Art, James D. Burns, 2002 nr.31. This blue background rug has a variation of Masi Awita (fish around
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Turkish Revival Persian Rugs
Materials
Wool, Natural Fiber, Organic Material
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W 61.82 in L 118.9 in
Persian Hank Knotted Tabriz Mahi Fish Design Rug Runner
Located in San Diego, CA
of Tabriz rugs are Fish Design known as Mahi and is one of the classis patterns produced by the
Category
2010s Persian Tabriz Persian Rugs
Materials
Wool, Cotton, Silk
Ararat Rugs Garden Rug, 18th Century Persian Revival Carpet, Natural Dyed
By Ararat Rugs
Located in Tokyo, JP
Research Center Inc., New York 1965 nr.28. This Persian Garden design rug belongs to the second half of the
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Turkish Revival Persian Rugs
Materials
Wool, Natural Fiber, Organic Material
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W 73.63 in L 116.93 in
Ararat Rugs Garden Rug, 18th Century Persian Revival Carpet, Natural Dyed
By Ararat Rugs
Located in Tokyo, JP
Research Center Inc., New York 1965 nr.28. This Persian Garden design rug belongs to the second half of the
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Turkish Revival Persian Rugs
Materials
Wool, Natural Fiber, Organic Material
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W 74.81 in L 133.86 in
1910 Antique Persian Senneh Rug Fish Design Navy Blue
Located in Carlstadt, NJ
This is a genuine hand knotted oriental rug. It is not hand tufted or machine made rug. Our entire
Category
Vintage 1910s Persian Other Persian Rugs
Materials
Wool
Zabihi Collection Antique Persian Sarouk Small Pictorial Turkey Fish Rug
By King
Located in New York, NY
1920s Persian Sarouk mat-size rug with small turkeys and fish swarming in navy palmettes on a red
Category
Early 20th Century Persian Empire Revival Persian Rugs
Materials
Wool
Vintage Persian Mahi Fish Design Tabriz Rug with Traditional Style
Located in Dallas, TX
76980, vintage Persian Mahi fish design Tabriz rug with traditional style. This eye-catching beauty
Category
Late 20th Century Persian Tabriz Persian Rugs
Materials
Wool, Silk
Ararat Rugs Senna Wedding Rug Persian 19th Century Revival Carpet Natural Dyed
By Ararat Rugs
Located in Tokyo, JP
The source of the rug comes from the book Antique Rugs of Kurdistan A Historical Legacy of Woven
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Turkish Revival Persian Rugs
Materials
Wool, Natural Fiber, Organic Material
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W 45.28 in L 48.43 in
Authentic Persian Hand Knotted Medallion Fish Design 'Mahi' Tabriz Rug
Located in San Diego, CA
of Tabriz rugs are Fish Design known is Mahi. This beautiful piece has wool and silk pile with cotton
Category
Vintage 1970s Persian Tabriz Persian Rugs
Materials
Wool, Cotton, Silk
Authentic Persian Hand Knotted Medallion Fish Design 'Mahi' Tabriz Rug
Located in San Diego, CA
of Tabriz rugs are Fish Design known is Mahi. This beautiful piece has wool and silk pile with cotton
Category
Vintage 1960s Persian Tabriz Persian Rugs
Materials
Wool, Silk
Authentic Persian Hand Knotted Medallion Fish Design 'Mahi' Tabriz Rug
Located in San Diego, CA
of Tabriz rugs are fish design known is Mahi. This beautiful piece has wool and silk pile with cotton
Category
Vintage 1970s Persian Tabriz Persian Rugs
Materials
Wool, Cotton, Silk
Antique Persian Bibikabad Hand Knotted Super Size Rug Fish Des
Located in Carlstadt, NJ
antique carpet. This handcrafted Persian Bibikabad hand knotted, is an original gallery size oriental rug
Category
Vintage 1910s Persian Tribal Persian Rugs
Materials
Wool
Antique Doroksh Beige, Orange Wool Persian Rug with Fish Pattern by Rug & Kilim
Located in Long Island City, NY
Hand knotted in Persia originating between 1870-1880, this antique floral Doroksh rug marries a
Category
Antique 1870s Persian Persian Rugs
Materials
Wool
Authentic Persian Hand Knotted Medallion Fish Design 'Mahi' Silk Tabriz Rug
Located in San Diego, CA
of Tabriz rugs are Fish Design known is Mahi. This beautiful piece has wool and silk pile with silk
Category
Early 2000s Persian Tabriz Persian Rugs
Materials
Wool, Silk
Authentic Persian Hand Knotted Medallion Fish Design 'Mahi' Tabriz Runner Rug
Located in San Diego, CA
of Tabriz rugs are Fish design known is Mahi and is one of the classis patterns produced by the
Category
Early 2000s Persian Tabriz Persian Rugs
Materials
Wool, Cotton, Silk
Persian Hand Knotted Medallion Fish Design 'Mahi' Tabriz Rug, circa 1960
Located in San Diego, CA
of Tabriz rugs are Fish Design known is Mahi. This beautiful piece has wool and silk pile with cotton
Category
Vintage 1960s Persian Tabriz Persian Rugs
Materials
Wool, Cotton, Silk
Vintage Persian Mahi Fish Design Tabriz Area Rug with Traditional Style
Located in Dallas, TX
60713, vintage Persian Mahi fish design Tabriz area rug with traditional style. This traditional
Category
Mid-20th Century Persian Tabriz Persian Rugs
Materials
Wool
Authentic Persian Hand Knotted Medallion Cream Fish Design Tabriz Runner Rug
Located in San Diego, CA
of Tabriz rugs are Fish Design known as Mahi (repeated medallion) which is one of the classis
Category
Early 2000s Persian Tabriz Persian Rugs
Materials
Wool, Cotton, Silk
Authentic Persian Hand Knotted Medallion Cream Fish Design 'Mahi' Tabriz Rug
Located in San Diego, CA
of Tabriz rugs are Fish Design known is Mahi. This beautiful piece has wool and silk pile with cotton
Category
Early 2000s Persian Tabriz Persian Rugs
Materials
Wool, Cotton, Silk
1890 Antique Persian Mahal Rug Fish Design, Camel Field, Wide Border
Located in Carlstadt, NJ
This is a genuine hand knotted oriental rug. It is not hand tufted or machine made rug. Our entire
Category
Antique 1890s Persian Rustic Persian Rugs
Materials
Wool
Authentic Persian Hand Knotted All-Over Fish Design 'Mahi' Tabriz Rug
Located in San Diego, CA
of Tabriz rugs are Fish Design known is Mahi. This beautiful piece has wool and silk pile with cotton
Category
Early 2000s Persian Tabriz Persian Rugs
Materials
Wool, Cotton, Silk
Persian Hand Knotted Red All-Over Herati Fish Design Bijar Bidjar Rug
Located in San Diego, CA
This piece is a handmade Persian rug. The pile is wool with cotton foundation, the pile is
Category
Early 2000s Persian Persian Rugs
Materials
Wool, Cotton
Vintage Persian Azerbaijan Area Rug with Mahi Fish Design Manor House Style
Located in Dallas, TX
76150, vintage Persian Azerbaijan area rug with Mahi fish design Manor House style. This hand
Category
Mid-20th Century Persian Tudor Persian Rugs
Materials
Wool
Persian Tabriz Fish Mahi, circa 1940
Located in Laguna Hills, CA
Hand knotted wool pile on a cotton foundation.
circa 1940
Dimensions: 9'9" x 12'8"
Origin: Iran
Condition: Excellent
Field color: Blue
Border color: Red
Acc...
Category
Vintage 1940s Persian Tabriz Persian Rugs
Materials
Wool
Very Fine Persian Tabriz Mahi (Fish) Design Rug 11'-7" x 8'-2"
Located in Newmanstown, PA
Very fine Persian Tabriz mahi (fish) design rug - 11'-7" x 8'-2". Hand-woven over a period several
Category
1990s Persian Tabriz Persian Rugs
Materials
Wool, Silk
Pistachio Field Persian Tabriz Mahi Fish Carpet
Located in New York, NY
Enchanting room size Persian Tabriz carpet with repetitive Mahi fish Herati motif. The inner field
Category
20th Century Persian Tabriz Persian Rugs
Materials
Wool
Vintage Chinese Persian Tabriz Rug with Mahi Fish Design and Old World Style
Located in Dallas, TX
with elaborate furnishings or in an Ottoman style interior, this Persian style rug will bring vibrant
Category
Late 20th Century Chinese Tabriz Persian Rugs
Materials
Wool, Silk
Kitten Fish Primitive Beige Blue Persian Flat-Weave
Located in New York, NY
Square scatter size Persian Kilim from the mid-20th century with a blue kitten and head of a fish
Category
20th Century Persian Organic Modern Persian Rugs
Materials
Wool
Persian Mahal Herati Fish Gallery Runner, circa 1940
Located in Laguna Hills, CA
Hand-knotted wool pile on a cotton foundation.
circa 1940
Dimensions: 5.1" x 10'
Origin: Iran
Condition: Excellent
Field Color: Navy-Blue
Border Color: Rust
...
Category
Vintage 1940s Persian Other Persian Rugs
Materials
Wool
Vintage Persian Bijar Rug
Located in Dallas, TX
78754 Antique Persian Bijar Rug Runner, 03'08 x 11'01. Persian Bijar carpet runners, slender and
Category
Early 20th Century Persian Mid-Century Modern Persian Rugs
Materials
Wool
Vintage Persian Tabriz Rug
Located in Dallas, TX
, Persian Mahi Tabriz rugs are renowned for their intricate Fish design, characterized by a central
Category
Mid-20th Century Persian Tabriz Persian Rugs
Materials
Wool
Vintage Persian Tabriz Rug
Located in Dallas, TX
60998 vintage Persian Tabriz rug, 09'10 x 13'01.
?With its decorative detailing and well-balanced
Category
Mid-20th Century Persian Tabriz Persian Rugs
Materials
Wool
Antique Persian Malayer Rug
Located in Evanston, IL
resembling fishes. It adorned the rugs, enhancing the allure of all-over motifs.
In the realm of Malayer
Category
Early 20th Century Persian Malayer Persian Rugs
Materials
Wool
Antique Persian Mahal Rug
Located in New York, NY
This soft red madder ground West Persian village large carpet shows an allover rendition of the
Category
Vintage 1910s Persian Persian Rugs
Materials
Wool, Cotton
Antique Persian Malayer Rug
Located in Dallas, TX
76558 Antique Brown Persian Malayer Rug Runner, 03'02 x 13'00. Long, narrow hand-knotted wool rugs
Category
Early 20th Century Persian Aesthetic Movement Persian Rugs
Materials
Wool
Antique Bakshaiesh Persian Rug
Located in New York, NY
) and here it fills the navy field with ivory rosette accents along with open diamonds and ‘fish’ leaves
Category
Antique Early 1900s Persian Bakshaish Persian Rugs
Materials
Wool
Persian Mahi Tabriz Rug
Located in Evanston, IL
small silk-lined fish, almost a paisley pattern, scattered neatly throughout the many borders and
Category
Late 20th Century Persian Tabriz Persian Rugs
Materials
Wool
Antique Ivory Persian Hamadan Rug
Located in Dallas, TX
"fish design" or "Mahi" in Persian, is a widely recognized motif in Persian rug weaving. It typically
Category
Early 20th Century Persian Malayer Persian Rugs
Materials
Wool
Vintage Persian Mahi Tabriz Rug
Located in Dallas, TX
61005 Vintage Persian Mahi Tabriz rug, 09'11 x 12'08. With ornate details and well-balanced
Category
Late 20th Century Persian Tabriz Persian Rugs
Materials
Wool
Antique Persian Mahal Gallery Rug
Located in Dallas, TX
53755 antique Persian Mahal Gallery Rug 05'03 x 09'11. Emanating sophistication and nomadic charm
Category
Early 20th Century Persian Malayer Persian Rugs
Materials
Wool
Vintage Persian Bakhtiari Gallery Rug
Located in Dallas, TX
61029 Vintage Persian Bakhtiari Gallery rug 05'02 x 09'11. With its effortless beauty and timeless
Category
Mid-20th Century Persian Shaker Persian Rugs
Materials
Wool
Fine Antique Persian Bakhtiari Rug
Located in New York, NY
This central Persian Char Mahal district village scatter shows a scaliform escutcheon pattern in
Category
Vintage 1930s Persian Persian Rugs
Materials
Wool, Cotton
Vintage Chinese Persian Tabriz Rug
Located in Dallas, TX
in a range of sizes and shapes, Chinese Tabriz rugs blend Persian elegance with Chinese weaving
Category
Late 20th Century Chinese Tabriz Persian Rugs
Materials
Wool
Authentic Persian Hand Knotted Medallion Cream Fish Design ‘Mahi’ Tabriz Runner
Located in San Diego, CA
of Tabriz rugs are Fish Design known as Mahi and is one of the classis patterns produced by the
Category
Early 2000s Persian Tabriz Persian Rugs
Materials
Wool, Cotton, Silk
Very fine Persian Tabriz Mahi (Fish Design) Silk & Wool - 11.6' x 16.4'
Located in Newmanstown, PA
Very fine Persian Rug Tabriz 400 Knots per inch, Wool and Silk foundation and Persian Mahi (Fish
Category
Early 2000s Persian Persian Rugs
Materials
Wool, Silk
Authentic Persian Tabriz Handmade Wool Rug
Located in New York, NY
Authentic Persian Tabriz handmade wool rug
Size: 14'6" × 18'6" (441 × 563 cm)
This antique rug
Category
Early 20th Century Persian Tabriz Persian Rugs
Materials
Wool
Very fine Persian Tabriz Mahi (Fish Design) Silk & Wool - 10' x 6.7'
Located in Newmanstown, PA
Very fine Persian Rug Bidjar 400 Knots per inch, Size 10 x 6.7
Category
Early 2000s Persian Tabriz Persian Rugs
Materials
Silk
Authentic Persian Sultanabad Handmade Wool Rug
Located in New York, NY
Authentic Persian Sultanabad Handmade Wool Rug
Size: 11'6" × 19'7" (350 × 596 cm)
This circa 1920
Category
Early 20th Century Persian Sultanabad Persian Rugs
Materials
Wool
Early 20th Century Persian Meshad Rug
Located in New York, NY
Early 20th century Persian Meshad rug
Size: 11'8" × 16'4" (355 × 497 cm)
This circa 1920 antique
Category
Early 20th Century Persian Persian Rugs
Materials
Wool
Tribal Persian Malayer Rug, circa 1940s
Located in New York, NY
Unusually and illegibly inscribed, this west Persian village scatter shows a significantly abrashed
Category
Vintage 1940s Persian Malayer Persian Rugs
Materials
Wool
Antique Persian Malayer Rug with Camel Hair, Long Persian Runner
Located in Dallas, TX
timeless allure of Persian rug-making craftsmanship and heritage.
Intrigue awaits within this exclusive
Category
Antique Late 19th Century Persian Modern Persian Rugs
Materials
Wool
Antique Malayer Rug with a Geometric Herati Fish Design
Located in New York, NY
, commonly known as a fish design. These rugs are characterized by their geometric patterns and allover
Category
Vintage 1910s Persian Malayer Persian Rugs
Materials
Wool
Antique Persian Malayer Rug, Amazing Color
Located in Evanston, IL
traditionally Persian creations. Additionally, antique Malayer rugs regularly enjoy a low cut pile. Weavers
Category
Early 20th Century Persian Malayer Persian Rugs
Materials
Wool
Mid-20th Century Persian Hamadan Rug
Located in New York, NY
The small diamond and 'fish' leaf Herati pattern is dissolved on both the buff field and the sand
Category
Mid-20th Century Persian Tribal Persian Rugs
Materials
Wool
Authentic Early 20th Century Persian Feraghan Rug
Located in New York, NY
Authentic Early 20th Century Persian Feraghan rug
Size: 6'4" × 12'3" (193 × 373 cm)
The antique
Category
Early 20th Century Persian Persian Rugs
Materials
Wool
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Persian Fish Rug For Sale on 1stDibs
At 1stDibs, there are many versions of the ideal Persian fish rug for your home. Frequently made of fabric, wool and silk, every Persian fish rug was constructed with great care. There are 41 variations of the antique or vintage Persian fish rug you’re looking for, while we also have 7 modern editions of this piece to choose from as well. Your living room may not be complete without a Persian fish rug — find older editions for sale from the 19th Century and newer versions made as recently as the 21st Century. Each Persian fish rug bearing hallmarks is very popular.
How Much is a Persian Fish Rug?
Prices for a Persian fish rug can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — at 1stDibs, they begin at $468 and can go as high as $81,120, while the average can fetch as much as $4,710.
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 Fish Rug
- What is a Mashad Persian rug?1 Answer
NazmiyalMarch 23, 2021It is a rug that was woven in the city of Mashad in Modern day Iran. - What do Persian rugs symbolize?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022What Persian rugs symbolize is largely a matter of personal interpretation and what patterns are present on them. Many traditional motifs have a link to good fortune, while others represent ancient stories, religious tales and myths. On 1stDibs, find a selection of Persian rugs.
- What is a Tabriz Persian rug?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertFebruary 22, 2021A Tabriz Persian rug is a type of Persian rug originating from the city of Tabriz, in the north west of Iran. These rugs are known for their short trimmed piles, precise weaves, and bold color usage. Weavers create these rugs using the Turkish knot rather than the Persian knot. A variety of Tabriz Persian rugs can be found on 1stDibs.
- What is a vintage Persian rug?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertOctober 12, 2021A vintage Persian rug is often a hand-knotted or hand-woven rug that dates from the 1940s to the 1980s. True Persian rugs can only be produced in Iran's middle eastern area. A soft backing is usually included in a genuine Persian rug. Find a wide collection of vintage Persian rugs in various materials on 1stDibs today.
- What are Persian rugs made of?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertApril 3, 2024Persian rugs are made of the finest materials, including wool, cotton and silk. Authentic Persian rugs are never made with synthetic fibers. 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, carpets and rugs of this kind are made by hand and can take months or years to complete.
Iran (modern-day Persia) encompasses different cultures, languages and dialects, and its exquisite rugs reflect this diversity. 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.”
The antique and vintage Persian rugs for sale on 1stDibs include Persian tribal rugs, handmade silk Persian rugs and more. - Do Persian rugs fade?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertAugust 15, 2019
Yes, Persian rugs will fade as a result of prolonged sun exposure.
- What is a Persian Heriz rug?1 AnswerNazmiyalMarch 23, 2021A rug that was woven in the Heriz area in Iran.
- What is an Overdyed Persian rug?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertOctober 12, 2021An overdyed Persian rug refers to a rug that has been treated with a specific process and wash — it involves bleaching, color saturation and drying. The washed rug is overdyed, which creates deep and rich color that is uneven compared to that of a new rug. This will give it a vintage appearance and it is guaranteed to stand out in any space. Find a collection of antique and vintage rugs on 1stDibs today.
- 1stDibs ExpertApril 3, 2024Persian rugs can be expensive because they are made with the highest quality materials, the cost of which trickles down to the consumer, and because of the long time that it takes to create these majestic works.
Antique and vintage Persian rugs are handmade from the finest materials, including wool and silk. These fibers are colored using natural dyes derived from insects and plants and woven into bold designs that reflect Iran’s culture and history. Regarded as works of art, carpets and rugs of this kind can take months or years to complete.
Iran (modern-day Persia) encompasses different cultures, languages and dialects, and its exquisite rugs reflect this diversity. 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 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.
The antique and vintage Persian rugs for sale on 1stDibs include Persian tribal rugs, handmade silk Persian rugs and more. - 1stDibs ExpertSeptember 28, 2021Both Oriental and Persian rugs are hand knotted on looms. While Oriental rugs are tied with symmetrical Ghiordes knots, Persian rugs are tied using an asymmetrical or Senneh knot. Find a collection of vintage and antique Oriental and Persian rugs on 1stDibs.
- How much is a silk Persian rug?1 AnswerNazmiyalMarch 23, 2021That depends on the size and how fine the rug is.
- 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022To date a Persian rug, first identify the style of the rug. Look for signs of natural wear and any damage that has been repaired. Vegetable dyes, which fade over time, were commonly used before the 20th century. Modern Persian rugs are occasionally bleached to mimic natural aging, but if you examine the colors closely, you'll be able to tell authentic gradual fading from synthetic defined fading. Shop a collection of expertly-vetted Persian rugs from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022There 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.
- 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022The best way to tell if your Persian rug is real silk is to simply rub the fabric. Silk will get warmer if you rub it, and likely develop a sheen. If neither happens and if the rug feels coarse, then it’s likely not real silk. On 1stDibs, shop a collection of genuine Persian rugs from some of the world’s top sellers.
- How long do Persian rugs last?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertAugust 15, 2019
Persian rugs can last for over 100 years when the correct precautions are taken in maintaining it effectively
- 1stDibs ExpertAugust 15, 2019
The different types of Persian rugs are Tabriz, Heriz, Kashan, Gabbeh, Isfahan, Nain, Mashad, Balouchi, and Qum.
- 1stDibs ExpertAugust 15, 2019
Persian rugs that are authentic and hand-knotted are likely to increase in value, but returns to this investment are not expected to be immediate.
- 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022To tell if a Persian rug is authentic, turn it over. Real ones feature hand-knotted crafting, which makes the pattern on the back the same as the one shown on the front. If you find a backing or don't see the print, you likely have a reproduction rug. On 1stDibs, find a collection of expertly vetted Persian rugs.
- 1stDibs ExpertAugust 15, 2019
The difference between Persian and Turkish rugs can be identified through knotting techniques and patterns. Persian rugs are knotted with a single knot, while Turkish rugs employ a double knotting technique. Additionally, Persian rugs typically have more rounded, oriental motifs, whereas Turkish rugs have more geometric designs.
- 1stDibs ExpertApril 3, 2024How much authentic Persian rugs are will depend on rarity, condition, demand and more. The price of Persian rugs on 1stDibs starts at approximately $200 or $220 per rug. Persian rugs can be surprisingly costly partly because they are made with the highest quality materials. The expense of these materials will trickle down to the consumer. The long time that it takes to create these majestic works will also factor into the price.
Antique and vintage Persian rugs are handmade from the finest materials, including wool and silk. These fibers are colored using natural dyes derived from insects and plants and woven into bold designs that reflect Iran’s culture and history. Regarded as works of art, carpets and rugs of this kind can take months or years to complete.
Iran (modern-day Persia) encompasses different cultures, languages and dialects, and its exquisite rugs reflect this diversity. 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 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.
The antique and vintage Persian rugs for sale on 1stDibs include Persian tribal rugs, handmade silk Persian rugs and more.
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