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Hand Knotted Persian Rug in Beige All-Over Geometric Pattern
Hand Knotted Persian Rug in Beige All-Over Geometric Pattern

Hand Knotted Persian Rug in Beige All-Over Geometric Pattern

Located in Long Island City, NY

Hand knotted in wool originating circa 1890-1900, this 13 x 18 antique Persian rug connotes a

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1890s Persian Other Antique Hand Knotted Persian Rugs

Materials

Wool

Doris Leslie Blau Antique Persian Tabriz Hand Knotted Wool Rug
Doris Leslie Blau Antique Persian Tabriz Hand Knotted Wool Rug

Doris Leslie Blau Antique Persian Tabriz Hand Knotted Wool Rug

Located in New York, NY

Antique Persian Tabriz copper, terracotta and ivory hand knotted wool rug Size: 11'0" × 17'0" (335

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Early 20th Century Persian Tabriz Antique Hand Knotted Persian Rugs

Materials

Wool

Antique Persian Herati Style Wool Rug 5'3''x9'10''
Antique Persian Herati Style Wool Rug 5'3''x9'10''

Antique Persian Herati Style Wool Rug 5'3''x9'10''

By Amara Rugs

Located in Torrance, CA

This hand-knotted Persian rug, measuring 5.3 x 9.10 feet, showcases a sophisticated Herati pattern

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Early 20th Century Persian Victorian Antique Hand Knotted Persian Rugs

Materials

Wool

Antique Persian Kerman Oriental Rug, Room Size, with Symmetrical Design
Antique Persian Kerman Oriental Rug, Room Size, with Symmetrical Design

Antique Persian Kerman Oriental Rug, Room Size, with Symmetrical Design

Located in New York, NY

-knotted Persian rug features a striking ivory central field, with a symmetrical design. The piece is quite

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1920s Persian Antique Hand Knotted Persian Rugs

Materials

Wool

Antique Persian Kerman Oriental Rug, Runner Size, with Floral Elements
Antique Persian Kerman Oriental Rug, Runner Size, with Floral Elements

Antique Persian Kerman Oriental Rug, Runner Size, with Floral Elements

Located in New York, NY

-knotted Persian rug features a striking beige central field, covered with floral elements. The piece is

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1920s Persian Antique Hand Knotted Persian Rugs

Materials

Wool

Antique Persian Kerman Oriental Rug, Room Size, with Floral Elements
Antique Persian Kerman Oriental Rug, Room Size, with Floral Elements

Antique Persian Kerman Oriental Rug, Room Size, with Floral Elements

Located in New York, NY

-knotted Persian rug features a striking ivory central field, covered with floral elements. The piece is

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1910s Persian Antique Hand Knotted Persian Rugs

Materials

Wool

Antique Persian Kerman Oriental Rug, Room Size, with Floral Elements
Antique Persian Kerman Oriental Rug, Room Size, with Floral Elements

Antique Persian Kerman Oriental Rug, Room Size, with Floral Elements

Located in New York, NY

-knotted Persian rug features a striking ivory central field, covered with floral elements. The piece is

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1920s Persian Antique Hand Knotted Persian Rugs

Materials

Wool

Antique Persian Kerman Oriental Rug, Small Size, with Floral Elements
Antique Persian Kerman Oriental Rug, Small Size, with Floral Elements

Antique Persian Kerman Oriental Rug, Small Size, with Floral Elements

Located in New York, NY

-knotted Persian rug features a striking ivory central field, covered with floral elements. The piece is

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1920s Persian Antique Hand Knotted Persian Rugs

Materials

Wool

Antique Persian Kerman Oriental Rug, Small Size, with Central Medallion
Antique Persian Kerman Oriental Rug, Small Size, with Central Medallion

Antique Persian Kerman Oriental Rug, Small Size, with Central Medallion

Located in New York, NY

-knotted Persian rug features a striking ivory central field, with a central medallion surrounded by floral

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1920s Persian Antique Hand Knotted Persian Rugs

Materials

Wool

Late 19th Century Persian Afshar Tribal Rug, Hand-Knotted Wool
Late 19th Century Persian Afshar Tribal Rug, Hand-Knotted Wool

Late 19th Century Persian Afshar Tribal Rug, Hand-Knotted Wool

Located in Barrington, IL

A beautiful and highly collectible late 19th-century Persian Afshar tribal rug, hand-knotted in a

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Late 19th Century Persian Antique Hand Knotted Persian Rugs

Materials

Wool

Antique Persian Kerman Oriental Rug, Room Size, with a Central Medallion
Antique Persian Kerman Oriental Rug, Room Size, with a Central Medallion

Antique Persian Kerman Oriental Rug, Room Size, with a Central Medallion

Located in New York, NY

-knotted Persian rug features a striking red central field, with a central medallion surrounded by floral

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Early 1900s Persian Antique Hand Knotted Persian Rugs

Materials

Wool

Hand-Knotted Persian Heriz Serapi Rug, Early 20th Century
Hand-Knotted Persian Heriz Serapi Rug, Early 20th Century

Hand-Knotted Persian Heriz Serapi Rug, Early 20th Century

Located in Barrington, IL

An exceptional hand-knotted Persian Heriz Serapi rug from the early 20th century, this piece

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Early 20th Century Persian Antique Hand Knotted Persian Rugs

Materials

Wool, Cotton

Doris Leslie Blau Antique Persian Tabriz Botanic Handmade Wool Rug
Doris Leslie Blau Antique Persian Tabriz Botanic Handmade Wool Rug

Doris Leslie Blau Antique Persian Tabriz Botanic Handmade Wool Rug

Located in New York, NY

high quality hand-knotted Persian rugs). A rare piece from the Doris Leslie Blau Collection, this rug

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Early 20th Century Persian Tabriz Antique Hand Knotted Persian Rugs

Materials

Wool

Red Persian Wool Hand Knotted Rug 9 ft x 11 ft 5 in
Red Persian Wool Hand Knotted Rug 9 ft x 11 ft 5 in

Red Persian Wool Hand Knotted Rug 9 ft x 11 ft 5 in

Located in Dallas, TX

This fine hand-knotted Persian rug presents a luxurious Room Size format measuring 9 ft 0 in x 11

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1910s Persian Tribal Antique Hand Knotted Persian Rugs

Materials

Wool

Antique Persian Tabriz Rug with Light Blue Field and Subtle Allover Design
Antique Persian Tabriz Rug with Light Blue Field and Subtle Allover Design

Antique Persian Tabriz Rug with Light Blue Field and Subtle Allover Design

Located in Atlanta, GA

Tabriz rug, light blue Tabriz carpet, antique Persian area rug, vintage Tabriz rug, hand knotted Persian

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Early 20th Century Persian Tabriz Antique Hand Knotted Persian Rugs

Materials

Wool

Antique Persian Serapi Rug with Vibrant Geometric Medallion Design in Red
Antique Persian Serapi Rug with Vibrant Geometric Medallion Design in Red

Antique Persian Serapi Rug with Vibrant Geometric Medallion Design in Red

Located in Atlanta, GA

, tribal Persian Serapi, red and blue Serapi rug, vintage Serapi medallion rug, hand-knotted Persian rug

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Early 20th Century Persian Heriz Serapi Antique Hand Knotted Persian Rugs

Materials

Wool

Antique Persian Bidjar Rug, Wool Pile, Allover Herati Pattern, 1900s
Antique Persian Bidjar Rug, Wool Pile, Allover Herati Pattern, 1900s

Antique Persian Bidjar Rug, Wool Pile, Allover Herati Pattern, 1900s

Located in Barrington, IL

vintage rug, Bijar rug, hand-knotted Persian rug, high-end vintage rug, oriental rug for designers

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Early 20th Century Persian Antique Hand Knotted Persian Rugs

Materials

Wool, Cotton

Antique Persian Sarouk Area Rug in Allover Pattern in Red, Ivory, Navy
Antique Persian Sarouk Area Rug in Allover Pattern in Red, Ivory, Navy

Antique Persian Sarouk Area Rug in Allover Pattern in Red, Ivory, Navy

Located in Barrington, IL

, Hand Knotted Persian Rug, Floral Vase Design Rug, Traditional Persian Carpet, Antique Wool Rug, Small

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Early 20th Century Persian Antique Hand Knotted Persian Rugs

Materials

Wool, Cotton

Modern Teal and Aqua Overdyed Wool Rug 6'10''x10'
Modern Teal and Aqua Overdyed Wool Rug 6'10''x10'

Modern Teal and Aqua Overdyed Wool Rug 6'10''x10'

By Amara Rugs

Located in Torrance, CA

This vibrant overdyed rug is a hand-knotted wool piece that fuses antique Persian craftsmanship

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Early 20th Century Persian Modern Antique Hand Knotted Persian Rugs

Materials

Wool

Early 20th Century Persian Tabriz Mahi Room Size Rug In Geometric Pattern
Early 20th Century Persian Tabriz Mahi Room Size Rug In Geometric Pattern

Early 20th Century Persian Tabriz Mahi Room Size Rug In Geometric Pattern

Located in Barrington, IL

A magnificent early 20th century Persian Tabriz Mahi room size rug hand-knotted in the classic and

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Early 20th Century Antique Hand Knotted Persian Rugs

Materials

Wool, Cotton

Large Persian Floral Area Rug - Yellow Brown Ivory
Large Persian Floral Area Rug - Yellow Brown Ivory

Large Persian Floral Area Rug - Yellow Brown Ivory

Located in Dallas, TX

A Symphony in Saffron & Sky: Exquisite Hand-Knotted Persian Rug Behold a masterpiece of Persian

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Early 20th Century Persian Tribal Antique Hand Knotted Persian Rugs

Materials

Wool

Early 20th Century Persian Lilian Runner / Area Rug in Terracotta, Ivory
Early 20th Century Persian Lilian Runner / Area Rug in Terracotta, Ivory

Early 20th Century Persian Lilian Runner / Area Rug in Terracotta, Ivory

Located in Barrington, IL

blend of Persian classicism and artistic expression. Hand-knotted from high-quality wool, this rug

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Early 20th Century Persian Antique Hand Knotted Persian Rugs

Materials

Wool, Cotton

Hand Knotted, New Zealand Wool, Persian Antique Sultanabad Rug
Hand Knotted, New Zealand Wool, Persian Antique Sultanabad Rug

Hand Knotted, New Zealand Wool, Persian Antique Sultanabad Rug

Located in New York, NY

Antique Sultanabad rug from Iran hand knotted New Zealand Wool, circa 1920. Measures: 9'0" x

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1920s Persian Sultanabad Antique Hand Knotted Persian Rugs

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Wool

Stunning Antique Persian Sultanabad Large Carpet
Stunning Antique Persian Sultanabad Large Carpet

Stunning Antique Persian Sultanabad Large Carpet

Located in New York, NY

Sultanabad rugsare a type of hand-knotted Persian rug originating from the city of Sultanabad (now

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Early 1900s Persian Sultanabad Antique Hand Knotted Persian Rugs

Materials

Wool

Hand-knotted Antique Floral Persian Khorassan Rug
Hand-knotted Antique Floral Persian Khorassan Rug

Hand-knotted Antique Floral Persian Khorassan Rug

Located in West Hollywood, CA

This antique, circa 1900, Persian Khorasan rug has a biscuit-brown field with a scrolling floral

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Early 20th Century Persian Khorassan Antique Hand Knotted Persian Rugs

Materials

Wool

Antique Hand-Knotted Wool Persian Serapi Rug
Antique Hand-Knotted Wool Persian Serapi Rug

Antique Hand-Knotted Wool Persian Serapi Rug

Located in West Hollywood, CA

This antique Serapi rug features an ivory field with a large central caramel-brown stepped

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Early 20th Century Persian Serapi Antique Hand Knotted Persian Rugs

Materials

Wool

10x13 Hand-Knotted Old Persian Sultanabad Area Rug
10x13 Hand-Knotted Old Persian Sultanabad Area Rug

10x13 Hand-Knotted Old Persian Sultanabad Area Rug

Located in Dallas, TX

Experience the timeless beauty of this 10x13 Old Persian Sultanabad Area Rug, handwoven in Persia

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1680s Persian Sultanabad Antique Hand Knotted Persian Rugs

Materials

Wool

1900s Antique Persian Heriz Hand Knotted Oriental Rug
1900s Antique Persian Heriz Hand Knotted Oriental Rug

1900s Antique Persian Heriz Hand Knotted Oriental Rug

Located in Carlstadt, NJ

This is a genuine hand knotted oriental rug. It is not hand tufted or machine made rug. Our entire

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Early 1900s Persian Heriz Serapi Antique Hand Knotted Persian Rugs

Materials

Wool

Hand Knotted Antique Persian Kermanshah Rug Medallion Pattern
Hand Knotted Antique Persian Kermanshah Rug Medallion Pattern

Hand Knotted Antique Persian Kermanshah Rug Medallion Pattern

Located in Long Island City, NY

Hand knotted in wool circa 1880-1890, this 13 x 21 palace size Persian Kermanshah rug is a notable

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1880s Persian Other Antique Hand Knotted Persian Rugs

Materials

Wool

Antique Persian Bahshaeish Rug, Hand-Knotted Wool, 1890
Antique Persian Bahshaeish Rug, Hand-Knotted Wool, 1890

Antique Persian Bahshaeish Rug, Hand-Knotted Wool, 1890

Located in Norwalk, CT

Antique Persian Bahshaeish rug (1890's) with a traditional medallion design in blue and cream on a

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1890s Persian Bakshaish Antique Hand Knotted Persian Rugs

Materials

Wool

Hand-Knotted Wool Traditional Antique Persian Malayer Rug
Hand-Knotted Wool Traditional Antique Persian Malayer Rug

Hand-Knotted Wool Traditional Antique Persian Malayer Rug

Located in West Hollywood, CA

This antique Malayer rug has a mole-brown field with a sandy-yellow and pistachio-green angular

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Late 19th Century Persian Antique Hand Knotted Persian Rugs

Materials

Wool

Antique Hand-Knotted Brown Wool Persian Malayer Rug
Antique Hand-Knotted Brown Wool Persian Malayer Rug

Antique Hand-Knotted Brown Wool Persian Malayer Rug

Located in West Hollywood, CA

This antique Malayer rug has a chocolate-brown field with an overall herati-pattern design of ivory

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Late 19th Century Persian Malayer Antique Hand Knotted Persian Rugs

Materials

Wool

Hand-knotted Antique Circa-1920 Persian Sultanabad Rug
Hand-knotted Antique Circa-1920 Persian Sultanabad Rug

Hand-knotted Antique Circa-1920 Persian Sultanabad Rug

Located in West Hollywood, CA

This antique, circa-1920, Sultanabad rug features an eau-de-nil field with an overall design of

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Early 20th Century Persian Sultanabad Antique Hand Knotted Persian Rugs

Materials

Wool

Hand-Knotted Antique Circa-1910 Persian Malayer Rug
Hand-Knotted Antique Circa-1910 Persian Malayer Rug

Hand-Knotted Antique Circa-1910 Persian Malayer Rug

Located in West Hollywood, CA

This antique, circa 1910, Malayer rug has a sandy-brown field with an overall design of stylized

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Early 20th Century Persian Malayer Antique Hand Knotted Persian Rugs

Materials

Wool

Antique Persian Malayer Rug, Hand-Knotted Wool, Geometric, 1900s
Antique Persian Malayer Rug, Hand-Knotted Wool, Geometric, 1900s

Antique Persian Malayer Rug, Hand-Knotted Wool, Geometric, 1900s

Located in Barrington, IL

botanical forms. Hand-knotted over a century ago, this rug is a testament to enduring craftsmanship

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Early 20th Century Persian Antique Hand Knotted Persian Rugs

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Wool, Cotton

Antique Persian Decorative Oriental Kerman Rug in Room Size
Antique Persian Decorative Oriental Kerman Rug in Room Size

Antique Persian Decorative Oriental Kerman Rug in Room Size

Located in New York, NY

Antique Persian Kerman oriental carpet, size 9'4"H x 5'8"W, circa 1920. This antique hand-knotted

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1920s Persian Antique Hand Knotted Persian Rugs

Materials

Wool

Vintage Persian Decorative Orienta Kerman Rug in Room Size
Vintage Persian Decorative Orienta Kerman Rug in Room Size

Vintage Persian Decorative Orienta Kerman Rug in Room Size

Located in New York, NY

-knotted Persian rug features a striking ivory central field, with a central medallion. The piece is quite

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1920s Persian Antique Hand Knotted Persian Rugs

Materials

Wool

Hand-Knotted Persian Kilim Rug, Qashqai Tribe, Geometric Design
Hand-Knotted Persian Kilim Rug, Qashqai Tribe, Geometric Design

Hand-Knotted Persian Kilim Rug, Qashqai Tribe, Geometric Design

Located in New York, NY

A hand-knotted Kilim rug, probably from the Qashqai tribe, circa 1920. Beautifully preserved

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1920s Persian Kilim Antique Hand Knotted Persian Rugs

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Wool

Antique Hand-Knotted Wool Herati-Patterned Persian Seneh Rug
Antique Hand-Knotted Wool Herati-Patterned Persian Seneh Rug

Antique Hand-Knotted Wool Herati-Patterned Persian Seneh Rug

Located in West Hollywood, CA

This antique Persian Seneh rug has a shaded sea-blue field with an overall delicate polychrome

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Early 20th Century Persian Antique Hand Knotted Persian Rugs

Materials

Wool

Antique Hand-Knotted Wool Herati-Pattern Persian Seneh Rug
Antique Hand-Knotted Wool Herati-Pattern Persian Seneh Rug

Antique Hand-Knotted Wool Herati-Pattern Persian Seneh Rug

Located in West Hollywood, CA

This antique, circa 1900, Persian Seneh rug has a shaded indigo-blue field with an overall

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Early 20th Century Persian Antique Hand Knotted Persian Rugs

Materials

Wool

Antique Persian Runner Rug, Hand-Knotted Wool, Distressed, 1910
Antique Persian Runner Rug, Hand-Knotted Wool, Distressed, 1910

Antique Persian Runner Rug, Hand-Knotted Wool, Distressed, 1910

Located in Norwalk, CT

A hand-knotted antique Persian rug with a all-over design. This rug measures 2'3" x 10'0".  

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1910s Persian Antique Hand Knotted Persian Rugs

Materials

Wool

Red/Ivory 1880 Antique Hand Knotted Persian Serapi Rug
Red/Ivory 1880 Antique Hand Knotted Persian Serapi Rug

Red/Ivory 1880 Antique Hand Knotted Persian Serapi Rug

Located in Carlstadt, NJ

This is a genuine hand knotted oriental rug. It is not hand tufted or machine made rug. Our entire

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1880s Pakistani Serapi Antique Hand Knotted Persian Rugs

Materials

Wool

Early 1900s Room Size Persian Heriz in Yellow, Pink, Baby Blue and Green, Red
Early 1900s Room Size Persian Heriz in Yellow, Pink, Baby Blue and Green, Red

Early 1900s Room Size Persian Heriz in Yellow, Pink, Baby Blue and Green, Red

Located in Barrington, IL

Persian rug, abrash Heriz rug, antique Persian rug with medallion, hand-knotted Persian rug, Heriz rug

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Early 1900s Persian Antique Hand Knotted Persian Rugs

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Wool, Cotton

Traditional Wool Hand-Knotted Herati-Pattern Persian Fereghan Rug
Traditional Wool Hand-Knotted Herati-Pattern Persian Fereghan Rug

Traditional Wool Hand-Knotted Herati-Pattern Persian Fereghan Rug

Located in West Hollywood, CA

This traditional hand-woven Persian Fereghan rug has a shaded deep indigo herati field, in a faded

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Early 20th Century Persian Antique Hand Knotted Persian Rugs

Materials

Wool

Hand-Knotted Antique Doroksh Persian Rug All Over Pattern
Hand-Knotted Antique Doroksh Persian Rug All Over Pattern

Hand-Knotted Antique Doroksh Persian Rug All Over Pattern

Located in Long Island City, NY

A spacious 13 x 15 antique Doroksh rug from the most distinctive Persian Rugs in our collection

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1880s Persian Other Antique Hand Knotted Persian Rugs

Materials

Wool

Antique Circa 1900 Blue Persian Hamadan Hand Knotted Rug
Antique Circa 1900 Blue Persian Hamadan Hand Knotted Rug

Antique Circa 1900 Blue Persian Hamadan Hand Knotted Rug

Located in New York, NY

4'4 X 6'10. Hamadan town in western Iran is the ancient Persian city of Ecbatana. Around the town

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19th Century Persian Antique Hand Knotted Persian Rugs

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Wool, Cotton

Antique Hand Knotted Distressed Persian Bidjar Rug Blue Beige
Antique Hand Knotted Distressed Persian Bidjar Rug Blue Beige

Antique Hand Knotted Distressed Persian Bidjar Rug Blue Beige

Located in New York, NY

This grand Antique Persian Bidjar rug, measuring 12'1" x 17'10", is a striking example of time

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19th Century Persian Antique Hand Knotted Persian Rugs

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Wool, Cotton

Early 20th-Century Traditional Hand-knotted Persian Tabriz Rug
Early 20th-Century Traditional Hand-knotted Persian Tabriz Rug

Early 20th-Century Traditional Hand-knotted Persian Tabriz Rug

Located in West Hollywood, CA

This traditional hand-woven Persian Tabriz rug has an overall indigo field of whimsical palmette

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Early 20th Century Persian Tabriz Antique Hand Knotted Persian Rugs

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Wool

Hand-Knotted Wool Floral Persian Bakhtiairi Rug 14'2"x22'
Hand-Knotted Wool Floral Persian Bakhtiairi Rug 14'2"x22'

Hand-Knotted Wool Floral Persian Bakhtiairi Rug 14'2"x22'

Located in West Hollywood, CA

This antique Persian Bakhtiari rug has an ivory field with diagonal rows of shaded sky-blue bold

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Late 19th Century Persian Antique Hand Knotted Persian Rugs

Materials

Wool

Authentic Hand-Knotted Wool Antique Persian Serapi Rug
Authentic Hand-Knotted Wool Antique Persian Serapi Rug

Authentic Hand-Knotted Wool Antique Persian Serapi Rug

Located in West Hollywood, CA

This traditional handwoven Persian Serapi rug features an extremely fine shaded green field of

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Late 19th Century Persian Serapi Antique Hand Knotted Persian Rugs

Materials

Wool

Doris Leslie Blau Antique Persian Tabriz Hand-Knotted Wool Rug
Doris Leslie Blau Antique Persian Tabriz Hand-Knotted Wool Rug

Doris Leslie Blau Antique Persian Tabriz Hand-Knotted Wool Rug

Located in New York, NY

Antique Persian Tabriz hand-knotted wool rug Size: 6'3" × 8'9" (190 × 266 cm). This Persian Tabriz

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Late 19th Century Persian Tabriz Antique Hand Knotted Persian Rugs

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Wool

Vintage Persian Kashan Area Rug, Hand-Knotted Wool, Navy, Ivory
Vintage Persian Kashan Area Rug, Hand-Knotted Wool, Navy, Ivory

Vintage Persian Kashan Area Rug, Hand-Knotted Wool, Navy, Ivory

Located in Barrington, IL

This exquisite vintage Persian Kashan rug, hand-knotted in the early 1900s, showcases the

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Early 20th Century Persian Antique Hand Knotted Persian Rugs

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Wool, Cotton

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Antique Hand Knotted Persian Rugs For Sale on 1stDibs

There is a range of antique hand knotted Persian rugs for sale on 1stDibs. Each of these unique antique hand knotted Persian rugs was constructed with extraordinary care, often using fabric, wool and cotton. There are all kinds of antique hand knotted Persian rugs available, from those produced as long ago as the 18th Century to those made as recently as the 20th Century. Modern, Victorian and Industrial antique hand knotted Persian rugs are consistently popular styles. Antique hand knotted Persian rugs have been a part of the life’s work for many furniture makers, but those produced by Mehraban Rugs, Rug & Kilim and Haji Khalili are consistently popular.

How Much are Antique Hand Knotted Persian Rugs?

Prices for antique hand knotted Persian rugs can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — at 1stDibs, antique hand knotted Persian rugs begin at $11 and can go as high as $3,200,000, while the average can fetch as much as $9,999.

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.