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
1890s Persian Other Antique Hand Knotted Persian Rugs
Wool
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
Wool
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
Wool
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
Wool
$8,316Sale Price|20% Off
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
Wool
$6,396Sale Price|20% Off
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
Wool
$2,556Sale Price|20% Off
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
Wool
$4,476Sale Price|20% Off
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
Wool
$2,556Sale Price|20% Off
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
Wool
$956Sale Price|25% Off
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
Wool
$1,495Sale Price|21% Off
Antique Persian Sarouk Oriental Rug, in Small Size, with Jewel Tones, circa 1920
Located in New York, NY
An antique Persian Sarouk oriental rug, circa 1920. Size 5'0 x 3'3. This delightful 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
Wool
$12,156Sale Price|20% Off
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
Wool
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
Wool, Cotton
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
Wool
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
Wool
Antique Persian Tabriz Rug with Light Blue Field and Subtle Allover Design
Located in Atlanta, GA
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Wool
Antique Persian Khorassan Rug Refined Botanical Motifs in Soft Rose, Ivory, Tan
Located in Atlanta, GA
, decorative Persian rug, fine weave antique rug, formal Persian carpet, Khorassan wool rug, hand-knotted
Wool
Vintage Persian Malayer Area Rug in Allover Design in Navy Blue, Brown, Ivory
Located in Barrington, IL
, Authentic hand-knotted Persian rug.
Wool
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
Wool
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
Wool, Cotton
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
Wool, Cotton
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
Wool
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
Wool, Cotton
Antique Persian Lilihan Runner with Soft Grey and Taupe Tones and Refined Design
Located in Atlanta, GA
, faded Lilihan runner, vintage Persian runner rug, hand-knotted Persian rug, floral pattern Lilihan rug
Wool
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
Wool
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
Wool, Cotton
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
Wool
Antique Persian Serab Gallery Runner with Camelhair Field and Geometric Motifs
Located in Atlanta, GA
medallion runner, hand-knotted Persian rug with medallions, Serab rug with rust and blue, vintage Persian
Wool
$26,250Sale Price|25% Off
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
Wool
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
Wool
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
Wool
$8,280 / item
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
Wool
$1,322Sale Price|25% Off
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
Wool
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
Wool
$52,000Sale Price|33% Off
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
Wool
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
Wool
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
Wool
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
Wool
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
Wool
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
Wool, Cotton
$4,476Sale Price|20% Off
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
Wool
$7,036Sale Price|20% Off
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
Wool
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
Wool
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
Wool
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
Wool
$1,560Sale Price|35% Off
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".
Wool
$14,625Sale Price|25% Off
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
Wool
Early 1900s Room Size Persian Heriz in Yellow, Pink, Baby Blue and Green, Red
Located in Barrington, IL
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Wool, Cotton
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
Wool
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
Wool
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
Wool, Cotton
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
Wool, Cotton
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
Wool
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
Wool
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
Wool
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
Wool
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
Wool, Cotton
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.
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