Red Early 20th Century Antique Kerman Wool Rug
Located in Norwalk, CT
Beautiful antique oversize Kerman hand knotted wool rug with a red field. This Kerman rug has a
20th Century Persian Persian Rugs
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Red Early 20th Century Antique Kerman Wool Rug
Located in Norwalk, CT
Beautiful antique oversize Kerman hand knotted wool rug with a red field. This Kerman rug has a
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$24,000Sale Price|20% Off
W 169 in L 259 in
Antique Persian Kerman Handmade Medallion Red Oversize Wool Rug
Located in Norwalk, CT
Beautiful Antique Kerman hand-knotted wool rug with the red and beige field. This Persian rug has
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Antique Kerman Lavar Red and Brown Persian Floral Rug
Located in Long Island City, NY
This antique Kerman Lavar Persian floral rug has a unique orientation in its field. From 1880-1900
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$12,800Sale Price|41% Off
W 123 in L 165 in
Vintage Kerman Lavar Persian Rug in Red with Medallion Rug & Kilim
Located in Long Island City, NY
execution—teeming with life and regal beauty. Condition: This vintage Kerman Lavar rug further enjoys
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Persian Kerman Rug, Hand-Knotted, 14.6x9.8 – Light Blue, Red & Ivory
Located in North Bergen, NJ
Hand-knotted Kerman rug, woven in Iran circa 1950. This vintage Persian Kerman features a finely
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$38,400Sale Price|20% Off
W 142 in L 178 in
Oversized Antique Kerman Lavar Rug in Red with Floral Patterns Rug & Kilim
Located in Long Island City, NY
collectible of Kerman Lavar provenance—an exciting new curation from Rug & Kilim’s Collection. On the
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Persian Kerman Rug, Circa 1970
Located in San Diego, CA
This handmade rug originally from Kirman (Kerman) which are one of the traditional classifications
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$4,320Sale Price|20% Off
W 113 in L 146 in
Vintage Persian Kerman rug with Red-Brown Transitional Patterns by Rug & Kilim
Located in Long Island City, NY
Hand knotted in wool, a 9x12 Persian Kerman rug circa 1970-1980 - latest to join Rug & Kilim’s
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Antique Kerman Lavar Blue and Red Wool Persian Rug by Rug & Kilim
Located in Long Island City, NY
Originating from Persia in 1890, this antique Kerman Lavar Persian rug hails from one of the most
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Antique Kerman Persian Red Wool Rug with a Rosette Motif
Located in Norwalk, CT
design in various colors that beautifully contrast against its deep blue and red background. This rug
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Antique Kerman Lavar Hand Knotted Persia Red Wool Rug by Rug & Kilim
Located in Long Island City, NY
Kerman Lavar wool rug enjoys an uncommon, complementary field size, favoring the intricacy and rich
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$3,280Sale Price|20% Off
W 48 in L 81 in
1920s Antique Kerman Handmade Wool Rug With Floral Medallion In Red
Located in Norwalk, CT
This Antique piece is a hand-knotted Persian Kerman rug with a texture and red field—Highlighted
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$32,800Sale Price|20% Off
W 132 in L 258 in
Oversized Antique Persian Kerman Lavar Rug in Red with Floral Medallion
Located in Long Island City, NY
Handwoven in wool, this 11x22 antique Persian Kerman rug originating circa 1920-1930, is a
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Vintage Red Persian Floral Kerman Carpet
Located in Dallas, TX
77718 Vintage Persian Kerman Rug, 10'00 x 12'10. Classic elegance meets regal charm in this vintage
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$14,000
W 117 in L 189 in
Antique Persian Kerman rug, with Red Open Field and Medallion, from Rug & Kilim
Located in Long Island City, NY
Handwoven in wool, this 10x16 antique Persian Kerman rug originating circa 1920-1930, is a
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Kerman Antique Faded Room Size Rug, Beige Red - 9 x 15
Located in New York, NY
Indulge in the opulence of the Kerman room-size rug, a true masterpiece of luxury and elegance. Its
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Antique Red Blue Cream Kerman Lavar Floral Wool Persian Rug by Rug & Kilim
Located in Long Island City, NY
beige-and-black background with red and blue colors remarking a transitional rug design. Four center
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$8,496Sale Price|46% Off
W 137 in L 197 in
Antique Kerman Carpet, Persian Handmade Oriental Rug, Red and Blue, Allover
Located in Port Washington, NY
This master crafted Persian Kerman carpet exemplifies the profound understanding of the artistic
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$14,400Sale Price|20% Off
W 116 in L 170 in
Antique Kerman Persian Red Wool Rug with a Multicolored Floral Design
Located in Norwalk, CT
This hand-knotted wool rug is an exquisite antique from the 1900s. Its enchanting floral design in
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$16,000Sale Price|20% Off
W 128 in L 181 in
Antique Kerman Handmade Red and Blue Floral Medallion Motif Wool Rug
Located in Norwalk, CT
Beautiful Antique Kerman hand-knotted wool rug with the blue and beige field. This Persian rug has
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Persian Kerman Rug, Hand Knotted, 12.5 × 9.3 ft – Navy, Red and Ivory
Located in North Bergen, NJ
Hand knotted Persian Kerman rug, woven in Iran circa 1960. This classic Kerman features a deep
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Antique Kerman Lavar Blue & Red Wool All-Over Floral Pattern Rug
Located in Long Island City, NY
This antique Kerman Lavar Persian has an all-over floral pattern with a traditional style. From
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$19,900
W 125 in L 210 in
Vintage Oversized Persian Kerman Rug in Allover Pattern in Ivory, Red, Green
Located in Barrington, IL
Step into timeless elegance with this vintage oversized Persian Kerman rug, handwoven in the early
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Vintage Persian Kerman Lavar Area Rug in Ivory, Blue, Pink, Red, Yellow
Located in Barrington, IL
Vintage Persian Kerman Lavar area rug in an all over pattern set on an ivory color background
Wool, Cotton
$14,000Sale Price|20% Off
W 116 in L 168 in
1880s Antique Persian Kerman Red Wool Rug Handmade Featuring a Rosette Motif
Located in Norwalk, CT
This Persian Kerman wool rug from the late 19th century showcases a meticulously crafted allover
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Kerman Rug, Hand Knotted, 13.6 × 10.2 ft – Coral Red, Navy Blue and Ivory
Located in North Bergen, NJ
Hand knotted vintage Kerman rug, woven in Iran circa 1950. This Kerman rug features a luminous
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Yazd-Kerman Signed Antique Rug; Red, Beige, & Deep-Navy - 9 x 19
Located in New York, NY
Behold the exquisite beauty of the antique Yazd-Kerman rug, a true masterpiece of Persian rug
Wool, Cotton
$35,200Sale Price|20% Off
W 108 in L 136 in
Antique Persian Kerman Lavar Rug in Red, Green, Blue, Dragon Pictorial Pattern
Located in Long Island City, NY
Originating from Persia circa 1910-1920, this antique 9x11 Kerman Lavar rug joins Rug & Kilim’s
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$9,112Sale Price|37% Off
W 180 in L 280 in
Antique Persian Kerman Oriental Carpet, Handmade Rug Navy, Ivory, Red, Soft Gold
Located in Port Washington, NY
This early 20th-century Persian Kerman floral carpet, dating from circa 1920, epitomizes the
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$20,799Sale Price|20% Off
W 142 in L 204 in
Antique Kerman Carpet, Handmade Persian Rug, Wool Carpet, Pink Red, Green, Ivory
Located in Port Washington, NY
This master crafted Persian Kerman carpet exemplifies the profound understanding of the artistic
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$79,000
W 156 in L 235 in
Palace-Size Vintage Persian Kerman Rug with Allover Floral Design in Red, Blue
Located in Barrington, IL
, vintage Kerman rug, Persian floral rug, large antique Persian carpet, early 20th century rug, blue and red
Wool, Cotton
$10,529Sale Price|25% Off
W 133 in L 184 in
11'1"x15'4" Red Antique Lavar Kerman Medallion Wool Hand Knotted Oriental Rug
Located in Carlstadt, NJ
in Feet and Inches : 11'1" x 15'4" Main Rug Color : Red Rug Border Color : Blue Other Colors of the
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$21,900
W 139 in L 193 in
Vintage Oversize Persian Kerman Rug in Floral Pattern in Pale Green, Red, Blue
Located in Barrington, IL
carpet, collectible Persian rug, full pile antique rug, green and red Persian rug, Green Kerman Rug
Wool, Cotton
$1,003Sale Price|25% Off
W 45 in L 84 in
Vine Red Vintage Persian Kerman Sheared Low Distressed Wool Hand Knotted Rug
Located in Carlstadt, NJ
in Feet and Inches : 3'9" x 7'0" Main Rug Color : Red Rug Border Color : Navy Blue Other Colors of
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$1,822Sale Price|25% Off
W 84 in L 124 in
Worn Wool, Cropped Thin, Hand Knotted, Faded Red, Vintage Persian Kerman Rug
Located in Carlstadt, NJ
in Feet and Inches : 7'0" x 10'4" Main Rug Color : Red Rug Border Color : Blue Other Colors of the
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19th Century Persian Kerman Lavar Pictorial “Tree of Life” Rug in Camel, Red
Located in Barrington, IL
An exquisite 19th-century Persian Kerman Lavar pictorial rug, masterfully handwoven in the late
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$38,400Sale Price|20% Off
W 152 in L 224 in
Large Antique Persian Kerman Rug with Medallions in Light Blue, Red and Pink
Located in Atlanta, GA
Large Antique Persian Kerman Rug with Medallions in Light Blue, Red and Pink. Large antique Persian
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$4,800Sale Price|20% Off
W 48 in L 70 in
Late 19th Century Antique Lavar-Kerman Rug with Red and Pink Floral Medallion
Located in Atlanta, GA
Measures: 4 x 5'10. Late 19th century antique Lavar-Kerman rug with red and pink floral medallion
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$72,000Sale Price|20% Off
W 182 in L 262 in
15 x 22 Unique Antique Kerman Persian Red Wool Rug with Allover Design
Located in Norwalk, CT
This oversized, hand-knotted wool rug represents an exceptional antique item, showcasing a vibrant
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$3,664Sale Price|20% Off
W 118 in L 150 in
Vintage Persian Kerman rug in Red, Blue and Beige Floral Patterns by Rug & Kilim
Located in Long Island City, NY
Hand knotted in wool, a 10x12 Persian Kerman rug circa 1970-1980 - latest to join Rug & Kilim’s
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$28,000
W 114 in L 162 in
Antique Persian Kerman Lavar Rug with Floral Motifs in Reds & Pinks 9'6" x 13'6
Located in Atlanta, GA
Antique Persian Kerman Lavar Rug with All-Over Flower Motifs In Soft Red, Pink's. Keivan Woven Arts
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Antique Signature Kastikian Kerman Blue Wool Persian Rug by Rug & Kilim
Located in Long Island City, NY
Originating from Persia in 1890, this antique Kerman Persian rug was hand knotted with high-quality
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$223Sale Price|25% Off
W 22 in L 40 in
Red Washed Out Vintage Persian Kerman Sheared Low Pile Wool Hand Knotted Rug
Located in Carlstadt, NJ
truly a one-of-kind piece. Exact rug size in feet and inches: 1'10" x 3'4" Main rug color: Red Rug
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$3,296Sale Price|20% Off
W 74.4 in L 106.8 in
Authentic Persian Kerman Hand Knotted Wool Red Area Rug 6' 2" x 8' 9"
Located in Norwalk, CT
Authentic Persian rugs are timeless works of art, hand-knotted by skilled artisans using techniques
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Vintage Wool Ivory and Red Floral Persian Kerman Runner
Located in West Hollywood, CA
plain burgundy and dusty-pink stripes. Persian Kerman rugs are celebrated for their exquisite
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$27,000
W 130 in L 141 in
1920s Soft Blue Red Gold Antique Persian Kerman Carpet 10' 10" x 11' 9" Wool Rug
Located in New York, NY
one of the highly sought-after room size rugs of the period. The overall effect of this Kerman is one
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$6,875
W 139 in L 185 in
Red Overdyed and Distressed Handmade Persian Lavar Kerman Large Room Size Carpet
Located in New York, NY
This 21st century creation consists of an antique Persian Lavar Kerman from the early 20th century
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$19,200Sale Price|20% Off
W 97 in L 254 in
Rust Antique Kerman Handmade Rosette Designed Persian Wool Rug
Located in Norwalk, CT
Beautiful antique Kerman hand-knotted wool rug with a red-rust field. This Kerman rug has
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$9,440Sale Price|37% Off
W 176 in L 252 in
Antique Persian Lavar Kerman Oriental Carpet, Handmade, Red, Ivory, Light Blue
Located in Port Washington, NY
This early 20th-century Persian Kerman floral carpet, dating from circa 1900, epitomizes the
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$14,900
W 103 in L 146 in
Vintage Persian Kerman in Floral Vase Pattern in Ivory, Turquoise, Yellow, Red
Located in Barrington, IL
Kerman Lavar Rug hand-woven by the finest artisan weavers in the village of Lavar, near the city of
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$7,500Sale Price|50% Off
W 82.29 in L 116.93 in
Antique Kerman Carpet with Architectural Panel Design in Red, Blue and Gold
Located in Barueri, SP, BR
This antique Kerman carpet presents a striking architectural panel layout, composed of arched
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$24,900
W 118 in L 165 in
Vintage Persian Kerman Lavar in Millefleur Floral Pattern in Blue, Ivory, Red
Located in Barrington, IL
Rugs, Persian Kerman Rugs, Kerman Carpets, Vintage Kerman Rugs, Kerman Vase Carpets, Kerman Lavar
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$10,900
W 136 in L 201 in
19th Century Oversize Persian Kerman Lavar in Floral Pattern in Ivory, Blue, Red
Located in Barrington, IL
oversized Persian Kerman Lavar rug. Woven in the 4th quarter of the 1800s, this masterpiece embodies the
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Persian Kerman Runner, circa 1960
Located in Laguna Hills, CA
: Iran Condition: Excellent Field color: Blue-Red Border color: Blue-Red Accent colors
Wool
$7,150
W 142 in L 176 in
Antique Lavar Kerman Carpet, Handmade Wool Carpet, Multi-Color, Ivory, Red Wine
Located in Port Washington, NY
This master crafted Persian Laver Kerman carpet exemplifies the profound understanding of the
Wool
$8,900
W 56 in L 93 in
19th Century Persian Kerman Lavar in Floral Pattern in Ivory, Red, Navy, Yellow
Located in Barrington, IL
Truly a masterpiece of design and colors! Beautiful Kerman Lavar rug with a central medallion with
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$15,000
W 56 in L 89 in
Vintage Persian Kerman Lavar “Tree of Life” in Navy, Turquoise, Blue, Sage, Red
Located in Barrington, IL
Prepare to be astonished by this truly magnificent Early 20th Century Persian Kerman Lavar rug, a
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Fine Red Persian Lavar Kerman Rug, circa 1940
Located in Northridge, CA
Fine Red Persian Lavar Kerman rug circa 1940 Measures: 7' 11" x 11' 2" Hand-knotted wool pile
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Fine Cherry-Red Persian Lavar Kerman Rug, circa 1940
Located in Northridge, CA
Fine Cherry-Red Persian Lavar Kerman rug circa 1940 Measures: 9' 10" x 13' 11" Hand-knotted wool
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Antique Persian Kerman Rug with Red Field and Floral Patterns
Located in Evanston, IL
This outstanding early 20th century Kerman with its brilliant red field and intricate floral
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Bordered Persian Kerman Runner, circa 1960
Located in Northridge, CA
Bordered Persian Kerman runner circa 1960 Measures: 2' 6" x 17' 7" Hand-knotted wool pile
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Persian Kerman Runner with Border, circa 1960
Located in Northridge, CA
Persian Kerman runner with border circa 1960 Measures: 2' 6" x 14' Hand-knotted wool pile
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19th Century Kerman Shabby Chic Handmade Red Wool Rug
Located in Norwalk, CT
Beautiful antique oversize Kerman hand-knotted wool rug with a distressed red field. This Kerman
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Large Persian Kerman Lavar Red Wool Hand-Knotted Rug
Located in Plainview, NY
A luxurious and large Kerman Lavar rug—a masterpiece meticulously hand-knotted with the finest
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Handmade Vintage Persian Style Kerman Red Rug 2.3' x 4.3', 1970s - 1K18
Located in Bordeaux, FR
Enhance your space with our Handmade Vintage Persian Style Kerman Red Rug from the 1970s. Measuring
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Colorful Antique Persian Kerman Rug in Blue, Green, Red and Multi Colors
Located in Atlanta, GA
Lavar Kerman, rug TU-UGU-54, country of origin / type: Persian / Kirman, circa early-20th century.
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W 116 in L 219 in
Antique Persian Lavar Kerman Carpet, Handmade Oriental Rug, Red and Blue, Green
Located in Port Washington, NY
This master crafted Persian Laver Kerman carpet exemplifies the profound understanding of the
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Vintage Persian Floral Kerman Red Runner Rug. Size: 3 ft x 14 ft 6 in
Located in New York, NY
Red color vintage Persian floral Kerman runner rug, country of origin / Rug type: Persian rugs
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Red Semi Antique Persian Kerman Full Pile Mint Condition Soft and Clean
Located in Carlstadt, NJ
This is a truly genuine one-of-a-kind red semi antique Persian Kerman full pile mint condition rug
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Fine Red Antique Floral Kerman Rug. Size: 10 ft x 14 ft 7 in (3.05 m x 4.44 m)
Located in New York, NY
Floral antique finely red background woven Kerman rug, country of origin: Romania, date circa 1880
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W 120 in L 192 in
Red Semi Antique Persian Kerman Full Pile Mint Condition Soft And Clean Hand-Kno
Located in Carlstadt, NJ
truly a one-of-kind piece. Exact Rug Size in Feet and Inches: 10'0" x 16'0" Main Rug Color: Red Rug
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Antique Kerman Persian Handmade Allover Floral Red Wool Rug
Located in Norwalk, CT
Beautiful antique Kerman hand-knotted wool rug with a red field. This Kerman rug has a blue frame
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Coral Red, Vintage Persian Kerman, Distressed Look, Worn Wool, Hand Knotted Rug
Located in Carlstadt, NJ
in Feet and Inches : 6'6" x 9'8" Main Rug Color : Red Rug Border Color : Blue Other Colors of the
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Washed Out Old Red Persian Kerman Distressed Clean Hand Knotted Pure Wool Rug
Located in Carlstadt, NJ
truly a one-of-kind piece. Exact rug size in feet and inches: 2'0" x 3'1" Main rug color: Red Rug
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Antique Red Persian Floral Kerman Carpet, 13'00 ft x 16'00 ft
Located in Dallas, TX
61209 Antique Red Persian Kerman Rug, 13'00 x 16'00. Imagine stepping into a world of enchantment
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Antique Persian Mohtasham Kashan Rug 4’4” x 6’8"
Located in New York, NY
Antique Persian Mohtasham Kashan Rug 4’4” x 6’8". The Revival Period rugs woven by two generations of Mohtashams, from 1880 to WWI, with imported Manchester-spun, Australian merino w...
Wool, Cotton
$1,536Sale Price|20% Off
W 73 in L 114 in
Rug & Kilim’s Contemporary Baluch rug in Red and Blue Patterns
By Rug & Kilim
Located in Long Island City, NY
Hand knotted in wool, this 6x9 Baluch rug represents a new line of tribal carpets in the Modern Classics Collection by Rug & Kilim. Each piece represents the work of women weavers i...
Wool
Antique Meiji Era Japanese Cloisonné Enamel Vase
Located in Long Island City, NY
A rare elegant Japanese vase cast of metal, possibly brass, featuring a baluster shaped body and a wide short neck. The surface is decorated with a delicate image of a thistle flowe...
Metal
$3,968
H 84.26 in W 79.53 in D 14.57 in
Vintage Flame Mahogany Breakfront Bookcase / Display Cabinet 20th Century
Located in London, GB
A delightful Vintage flame mahogany Georgian Revival library breakfront bookcase / display cabinet, dating from the mid 20th Century and the rear bearing the makers label for the ren...
Mahogany
$6,897 / item
H 48 in W 81.88 in D 86.25 in
King White Oak Four Poster "Tulip Top" Bed with Turned Posts by Scott James
Located in Tiverton, RI
The tulip top bed is one of our most popular, with a contiguous headboard and post height this bed is perfect for a smaller scale room. Featuring a capped flat headboard with a molde...
Wood
Late 19th Century Massive 63 Drawer Printers Cabinet
Located in Dekalb, IL
This huge cabinet served it's first life in a printmaker's shop housing a number of fonts, tools, and supplies sometime during the mid to late 1800s. The cabinet has a variety of dra...
Wood
Rug & Kilim Tibetan Tiger Skin Runner with Twin Pictorials
By Rug & Kilim
Located in Long Island City, NY
Hand-knotted in wool, this 2x15 modern extra-long runner rug from our Modern Classics collection, has been particularly inspired by a Tibetan take on the style. This modern extra lon...
Wool
Antique Japanese Cloisonne Enamel Early Meiji Namikawa School Vase
Located in Long Island City, NY
An antique Japanese early Meiji period cloisonne vase, attributed to the renowned artist Namikawa Yasuyuki. Adorned with intricate floral motifs, delicate butterflies, and exquisite ...
Enamel
Antique British Colonial Campaign Chest with Pullout Desk
Located in Palm Beach, FL
Impressive 19th century campaign chest with seven drawers handcrafted in camphor wood and featuring a pullout desk with nooks, drawers and a leather writing surface.
Wood
$2,288
H 30 in W 6.1 in D 6.1 in
Small and Stunning Jugendstil Brass, Bronze and Glass Pendant / Light Fixture
Located in Lisse, NL
Marvelous design, Benson style, handmade Arts and Crafts era ceiling light. This early Jugendstil pendant is of an aesthetically pleasing beauty that will never fail to impress. The...
Brass, Bronze
$15,000
H 91.75 in W 20 in D 10.5 in
American Federal Mahogany Tall Case Clock, Silas Hoadley, CT, Circa 1820
By Silas Hoadley
Located in Charleston, SC
American Federal mahogany one day tall case clock with the original brass ball finials resting on three carved upper capitals, decorative intertwined fret work, arched hood with bras...
Brass
Set of 12 Coalport Cobalt Blue & French Enamel Dinner Plates
By Coalport Porcelain
Located in Great Barrington, MA
A beautiful set of 12 Coalport dinner plates with subtly shaped rims and acid-etched gold borders. The distinctive deep blue enamel ground is contrasted with white "French Enamel" e...
Paste, Porcelain
WAS Benson Art And Crafts Chandelier
By Was Benson
Located in NANTES, FR
Art nouveau chandelier circa 1900. Brass and copper frame with 5 branches. 5 opalescent glass tulips by James Powel. Stamped 2 times "Benson". Electrified and in perfect condition. ...
Brass, Copper
Pair of Murano Gold Leaf and Black Glass Table Lamps
Located in Austin, TX
Superb Italian pair of Murano glass table lamps with three sections of dotted surface glass cylinders backed with gold leaf. Black glass ball, rings, and bases. Rewired for the US. ...
Gold Leaf
Antique Persian Serapi Rug. Size: 9 ft x 11 ft 6 in
Located in New York, NY
Antique Persian Serapi Rug, Country of origin / rug type: Persian rugs, Circa date: 1900. Size: 9 ft x 11 ft 6 in (2.74 m x 3.51 m)
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Rug & Kilim’s Contemporary Abstract Rug With Multicolor Geometric Patterns
By Rug & Kilim
Located in Long Island City, NY
Hand-knotted in silk, this 8×10 modern abstract rug by Rug & Kilim is an expressive piece yet clearly inspired by abstract minimalist sensibilities On the Design: Light and playf...
Silk
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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