Ararat Rugs Bidjar Rug with Lion Design Persian Wagireh Carpet Natural Dyed
By Ararat Rugs
Located in Tokyo, JP
This offset pattern is composed of leaves and lotus palmettes filling the various compartments against the imposing ground, while heraldic lions rear across the strapwork borders. On...
Wool, Natural Fiber, Organic Material
$2,400
Lion Persian Kilim
Located in New York, NY
Accent size Persian kilim from the late 20th century with a purple lion on an ivory ground Measures: 4'5'' x 6'5''. This was originally belonging to a private Persian collector...
Wool
$2,750
Persian Lion Kilim
Located in New York, NY
Accent size Persian Kilim from the late 20th century with a lion sitting on a striated black grey field. Measures: 5'1'' x 6'5''. This was originally belonging to a private Per...
Wool
Lion Persian Kilim Wall Hanging
Located in New York, NY
Accent size Persian kilim from the late 20th century with a lion on a striped field Measures: 4'9'' x 7'7''. This was originally belonging to a private Persian collector who re...
Wool
Persian Gorilla Face Lion Kilim
Located in New York, NY
Accent size Persian Kilim from the late 20th century with a yellow lion featuring abstract elements with a gorilla face sitting on a black ground Measures: 4'2'' x 6'8'' This w...
Wool
$1,000
Lion Portrait Gabbe Rug
Located in New York, NY
A quintessential example of Malayer craftsmanship, this rug (3.7 x 5.4) showcases a captivating geometric design and intricate motifs that embody the meticulous artistry of its origi...
Wool
Zabihi Collection Small Lion Persian Kilim Wall Hanging
Located in New York, NY
Scatter size Persian Kilim from the late 20th century with a lion on a striped field. can be used as a wall hanging too Measures: 3'2'' x 4'3''. This was originally belonging to a ...
Wool
Zabihi Collection Small Lion Persian Kilim Wall Hanging
Located in New York, NY
Mini square size Persian kilim from the late 20th century with a flurry of animals covering a blue lion on a colorful multi-striped ground Measures: 2'6'' x 3'1''. This was origina...
Wool
Antique Persian Qashqai Rug 4’0” x 6’6”
Located in New York, NY
Geometric Gabbehs, lion rugs, adapted Persian curvilinear styles. Some well-woven prayer rugs.
Wool
Vintage 1990s Lurestan Neutral Hand-Knotted Wool Rug with Tribal Lion Motif, 2x3
Located in New York, NY
This vintage 1990s Lurestan hand-knotted wool rug features a bold lion motif rendered in a charming folk-art style. The stylized animal is defined by graphic outlines, a spotted body...
Wool
Vintage Gabeh, Lion motif with soldier character
Located in New York, NY
Vintage Persian Gabbeh rug featuring bold figurative motifs, tribal symbolism, and a warm terracotta field, offering graphic impact, cultural depth, and artisanal character for eclec...
Wool
Zabihi Collection Pair of Mid-Century Lion Wool Pillows
Located in New York, NY
Striking pair of mid-20th-century wool pillows depicting the pride of persia with 2 fierce lions and a 2 bright symbolic suns. Each cushion features a richly detailed hand-stitched...
Wool, Cotton, Foam
Rug & Kilim Modern Persian Gabbeh Inspired Rug in Coral and Gold Lion Pictorial
By Rug & Kilim
Located in Long Island City, NY
Hand-knotted in a luxurious blend of wool and silk, this 4x6 rug from the Modern Classics Collection is a bold, whimsical homage to the historical "Lion Rug" tradition.
Wool, Silk
Qashqai Refracted Silk Rug Hand Knotted Contemporary Modern Design
Located in Lohr, Bavaria, DE
By Djoharian Design. Modern desiger rug Qashqai Lion is hand-knotted combining contemporary colors and traditional persian design.
Silk
Antique Persian Gabbeh "Lion rug"
Located in Stockholm, SE
Original selveges, organic dyes, woollen foundation.Very unusual reverse side. Dated 1318AH approx. 1900 AD
1970s Fine Square Persian Malayer Rug with Lion, Bird, Deer Motifs
Located in Northridge, CA
Fine square Persian Malayer rug with animal motifs circa 1970 Measures: 6' 5" x 6' 9" Hand-knotted wool pile, cotton foundation Field color: Salmon Border color: Light-Blue Acce...
Wool
Rare Antique Pictorial Kashgai Lion Rug
Located in Aspen, CO
Early Kashgai or Lori pictorial. South Persian origin. The lions are the guardian of Persepolis. In the Fars district, circa last quarter of the 19th century. Wool on wool foundation.
Wool
Vintage Persian Qashqai Lion Rug
Located in New York, NY
Antique Persian Qashqai Rug, Persia, Mid-Twentieth Century - Here is an absolutely fascinating, eye-catching Persian rug, a piece that is as immediately alluring as it is unique.
Quirky Lion Persian Shiraz Rug
Located in New York, NY
3rd quarter of the 20th century Persian rug with a standalone Lion on a solid peach abrashed ground.
Wool
Contemporary Handmade Persian Gabbeh Pictorial Lion Accent Rug
Located in New York, NY
A modern Persian Gabbeh accent rug handmade during the 21st century with a pictorial depiction of a lion.
Wool
Lion Rug Qashqai Persian Vintage Nomadic Wedding Carpet
Located in Lohr, Bavaria, DE
This is a tribal Qashqai rug, hand-knotted by women of the tribal people south east of the Persian city of Shiraz.
Wool
Orley Shabahang "Spotted Lion" Contemporary Persian Animal Rug
By Bahram Shabahang
Located in New York, NY
With a wool pile and a cotton foundation, this hand-knotted indigo and gold wool carpet titled Spotted Lion belongs to the Orley Shabahang Animal Collection. Woven with Orley Shabaha...
Wool
Vintage Persian Qashqai Lion Carpet
Located in New York, NY
Antique Persian Qashqai Rug, Persia, Mid-Twentieth Century - Here is an absolutely intriguing, breath-taking Persian rug, a piece that is as immediately appealing as it is distinct.
Mid-20th Century Handmade Persian Shiraz Pictorial Lion Accent Rug
Located in New York, NY
A vintage Persian Shiraz accent rug handmade during the mid-20th century with a pictorial design of a large yellow lion over a ruby red field decorated by several randomized animal f...
Wool
Lion Persian Kilim Wall Hanging
Located in New York, NY
Scatter size Persian kilim from the late 20th century with a large brown lion on a beige solid field Measures: 3'2'' x 5' This was originally belonging to a private Persian col...
Wool
Lion Persian Kilim Wall Hanging
Located in New York, NY
Scatter square size Persian kilim from the late 20th century with a colorful lion on a blue striped field Measures: 3' x 3'2''. This was originally belonging to a private Persi...
Wool
Vintage Kashkuli Lion rug
Located in Lohr, Bavaria, DE
One of the most unusual Lion rugs we found. Very nice Lion with rug design on the ivory field. Very good condition.
Wool
Green and Gray Lion Persian Carpet, Organic Wool, 5' x 7'
By Orley Shabahang, Bahram Shabahang
Located in New York, NY
With a large distinct green and gray lion motif, this hand-knotted wool carpet, "Majesty," utilizes hand-spun wool and organic vegetable dyes. Woven with Orley Shabahang’s exclusive ...
Wool
Antique Luri or Khamseh Garden Rug with Lions & Animals, circa 1890
Located in Moreton-In-Marsh, GB
This superb rug is one of a small number belonging to the well documented group of tribal 'garden rugs'. The drawing is outstanding, with lions in each corner and a garden within a g...
Antique Square Persian Kazvin Rug 3'7 x 4'
Located in Secaucus, NJ
An antique Persian Kazvin rug featuring the lion and sun motif that was the best known symbol of Iran up until the revolution in 1979.
Wool
Lion Kilim Wall Hanging
Located in New York, NY
Scatter square size Persian kilim from the late 20th century with a flurry of deers, cats, foxes, a mand, and a woman covering an orange lion on a colorful striped field Measures:...
Wool
Vintage Lion Kilim Wall Hanging
Located in New York, NY
Scatter square size Persian Kilim from the late 20th century with a flurry of fox and cats covering a blue lion on a colorful striped field Measures: 2'11'' x 4'6''. This was o...
Wool
Lion Cat Fox Kilim Wall Hanging
Located in New York, NY
Scatter square size Persian Kilim from the late 20th century with a flurry of fox and cats covering a green lion on a colorful striped field Measures: 3'2'' x 4'1''. This was o...
Wool
Contemporary Hand-Knotted Wool and Silk Lion Carpet
By Orley Shabahang, Bahram Shabahang
Located in New York, NY
Within our contemporary collection, many of our designs embody the spirit of tribal and traditional Persian carpets. Lion is directly inspired by tribal Ghashghai lion carpets, which...
Wool, Silk
Large Lion Figural Persian Gabbeh Rug
Located in New York, NY
A mid 20th century one of a kind Persian Gabbeh rug depicting a large lion and 11 human and animal figures on a beige field Measures: 4' x 6'9".
Wool
Midcentury Handmade Persian Folk Pictorial Lion Accent Rug
Located in New York, NY
A vintage Persian Gabbeh folk rug with a pictorial depiction of an eccentric lion handmade during the mid-20th century by a nomadic tribe in Persia.
Wool
Vintage Handmade Persian Folk Pictorial Lion Accent Rug
By Qashqai Nomadic Tribe
Located in New York, NY
A vintage Persian Gabbeh folk rug with a pictorial depiction of an eccentric lion handmade during the late 20th century by the nomadic Qashqai Tribe in Persia.
Wool
Vintage 1940s Persian Qashqai Animal Rug, Lion, 3x5
Located in New York, NY
Although the color palette of rich red and natural beige is minimal compared to other Qashqai animal rugs, the effect is rather striking, highlighting the powerful image of the carpe...
Wool
Persian Ferehan Lion Rug, Red, Black, and Gold, 4x6
Located in New York, NY
Since this piece measures just under 4 x 6, this carpet is ideal for a bedroom, office, living room, or wherever a small to medium-sized area rug is needed. Within Persian art and ...
Wool
Mid-20th Century Handmade Persian Gabbeh Pictorial Lion Accent Rug
Located in New York, NY
A vintage Persian Gabbeh accent rug handmade during the mid-20th century with a pictorial design of a lion over a plain red field.
Wool
Vintage Persian Gabbeh Animal Pictorial Rug with Rams and Lions
Located in Dallas, TX
61155 Vintage Persian Gabbeh Rug, 03'10 x 05'09. Reminiscences of an exotic journey and worldly sophistication, this hand-knotted wool vintage Persian Gabbeh rug is a captivating vis...
Wool
Contemporary Persian Pictorial Souf Accent Rug in the Style of Gabbeh Lion Rugs
Located in New York, NY
The lion is inspired by classic Persian Gabbeh rugs woven by the Qashqai tribes that were inspired by the lions on WWI British Army Blankets.
Wool
Make a bold statement in a living room or bedroom by incorporating vintage Persian rugs in your home decor.
A Persian carpet lends an aura of prestige to any room, even today. The fascination with Persian rugs dates at least as far back as the 4th century B.C., when historian Xenophon referred to the “soft rugs on which the Persians sit.” For centuries, Iran (modern-day Persia) has been known for the craftsmanship, intricate patterns and artistry of its carpets, which have found their way into households and museums around the world.
Although they have many imitators, real Persian rugs are made only in Iran and are easily recognized by their vibrant colors and elegant patterns.
Traditional, or antique, Persian rugs are what most people identify as “authentic.” Hand-made, they are very durable and, if properly cared for, can be passed down from generation to generation. Modern Persians, on the other hand, are often machine-made. Today’s carpets, Iranian or otherwise, can’t possibly match the level of craftsmanship that prevailed centuries ago, so historical Persian carpets will always be admired and highly valued.
Although the machine-aided production process is much faster and cheaper, the resulting rugs typically do not have the same quality or lifespan as handwoven ones, so traditional options are considered better investments.
To distinguish between the two, look for imperfections. Because traditional Persian rugs are handwoven, you will likely see small flaws on the front and back. With a machine-made imitation, on the other hand, you will probably not find stitching glitches, and the back will have a mesh or plastic covering.
Antique rugs are handmade from the finest materials, including wool, silk or cotton — never synthetic fibers. The fibers used in antique rugs are colored using natural dyes derived from insects and plants and woven into bold designs that reflect Iran’s culture and history. Since Persian tribes traditionally raised and herded sheep, wool was the most common material. The fiber has many advantages: It is fire-resistant and dries much more quickly than cotton. Also, because of its natural elasticity, it is more durable than cotton or silk. Regarded as works of art, Persian rugs can take months or years to complete.
The different types of Persian rugs are named for the cities, villages and regions where they’re made. Kashan rugs, for example, woven in the north-central Iranian city of Kashan, are considered among the finest city rugs, distinguished by curvilinear motifs like palmettos, leaves and arabesques. Nains have high knot counts, an indication of high quality, and generally employ pink, blue and ivory hues, while Tabriz rugs — created by weavers in the northwestern Iranian city of Tabrīz (or Tabriz) — mostly have floral and garden patterns.
When shopping for vintage Persian rugs, you'll want to consider color, size and more — for a history of these rugs and tips on how to style yours, visit our guide to these woven creations today.
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