Zabihi Collection Persian Silk Animal Qum Carpet
Located in New York, NY
a pictorial silk persian qum rug. 500 kpsi Details rug no. 4191 size 3' 7" x 5' (109 x 152 cm)
20th Century Persian Tabriz Silk Persian Rugs
Wool, Silk
Zabihi Collection Persian Silk Animal Qum Carpet
Located in New York, NY
a pictorial silk persian qum rug. 500 kpsi Details rug no. 4191 size 3' 7" x 5' (109 x 152 cm)
Wool, Silk
Grey Oushak vintage style rug 6 x 4 ft hand-knotted wool and viscose
Located in Lohr, Bavaria, DE
Grey Oushak vintage style rug 6 x 4 ft hand-knotted wool and viscose for living room, dining room, bedroom, office, entry. A Qushak rug hand knotted wool. Design: Transitional Ousha...
Wool, Silk
The Celestial Garden: A Vintage Persian Silk Qum Masterpiece of Courtly Elegance
Located in Dallas, TX
79433 Vintage Persian Silk Qum Rug, 06'07 x 09'10. This exceptional hand knotted Persian silk Qum rug unfolds like a courtly manuscript, where every precious knot is placed with inte...
Silk
Contemporary Modern Design Rug Hand Knotted Wool and Silk Djoharian Collection
Located in Lohr, Bavaria, DE
Tribal style rug by Djoharian Design, hand knotted wool and sari silk circa 8 x 10 ft. A stunning modern rug in transitional design. Description: Modern rug with nomadic motifs. ...
Wool, Silk
$4,080Sale Price|20% Off
Persian Fish Design Mahi Tabriz Runner Rug
Located in San Diego, CA
Tabriz rugs are well known for their excellent weaving and design. One of the very famous patterns of Tabriz rugs are Fish Design known as Mahi and is one of the classis patterns pro...
Silk, Cotton, Wool
$7,175Sale Price|30% Off
Persian Blue Nain Rug
Located in San Diego, CA
This authentic Persian round hand-made Nain 9 LAA has high quality wool and silk pile with cotton foundation. (Each thread of the warp is made up of three threa...
Wool, Cotton, Silk
$16,000Sale Price|38% Off
Antique Silk Tabriz Prayer Rug, Northwest Persia.
Located in Point Richmond, CA
Antique Silk Tabriz Prayer Rug, Northwest Persia. A high quality pictorial and directional design. This rug is a unique interpretation of the tr...
Silk
Persian Blue Round Nain Rug
Located in San Diego, CA
This authentic Persian round hand-made Nain 9 LAA (rug has high quality wool and silk pile with cotton foundation. The silk highlights the detail in the design. Nain is a city in Ira...
Wool, Cotton, Silk
$25,088Sale Price|20% Off
Art Deco Wool and Silk, Black and Cream, Persian Carpet, 10x14
By Orley Shabahang, Bahram Shabahang
Located in New York, NY
This wool and silk, black and cream Persian carpet inspired by Art Deco traditions measures 10' x 14.' Simple and elegant, "Agora" utilizes contrasting black and cream tones to creat...
Wool, Silk
$4,950
Persian Qum Rug
Located in San Diego, CA
This authentic rug is from Qum, Iran which has been a rug weaving center in the past 100 years with high quality and expensive handmade rug. This stunning piece has silk pile and sil...
Silk
Djoharian Collection Exclusive Pure Silk Hereke Original Turkish Rug Signed 5x3
Located in Lohr, Bavaria, DE
Very fine Turkish pure silk Hereke rug from the famous town of finest carpets. Hereke silk carpet / rug Turkey 5.0 x 3.0 ft 155 x 95 cm Rare fine Hereke silk carpet, hand-knotted...
Silk
$5,255Sale Price|25% Off
12'1"x12'1" Abstract Design Wool and Silk Round Denser Weave Charcoal Gray Rug
Located in Carlstadt, NJ
This is a truly genuine one-of-a-kind Abstract Design Wool and Silk Round Denser Weave Charcoal Gray Persian Knot Hand Knotted Oriental Rug. It has been woven for months and months i...
Silk
Antique Persian Silk Embroidery. 4 ft. 5 in x 7 ft. 5 in
Located in New York, NY
Beautifully antique Persian silk Rashti Embroidery textile 70225, country of origin: Persia, date circa 1900. Size: 4 ft. 5 in x 7 ft. 5 in (1.35 m x 2.26 m).
Silk
Handmade Vintage Turkish Hereke Silk Rug 13" x 17" 1970s - 1D191
Located in Bordeaux, FR
This stunning Turkish Hereke rug, hand-knotted in the 1970s, is a masterpiece of artistry and craftsmanship. Made entirely of pure silk, it features a luxurious texture and intricate...
Silk
$4,300Sale Price|20% Off
CYBER DEAL, Vintage Ghom Silk Tree of Life Rug 104cmx152cm Fine Tapestry 4x5
Located in New York, NY
This vintage Ghom silk rug from circa 1960 features a refined Tree of Life composition populated with birds and animals amid delicate floral branches. Hand-knotted entirely of silk with a tapestry-like fineness, the piece demonstrates exceptional drawing and balanced tonality. Preserved in great condition with minor low areas and subtle shading consistent with age. From Antique Rug Collection. PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS: Actual Size: 3'5" x 5' Metric Size: 104 cm x 152 cm Serial #: 30986 Design: Tree of Life Pictorial Specifics: Vintage Ghom Silk Tree of Life Rug...
Silk
$7,600Sale Price|20% Off
Extremely Fine Persian Habibian Wool and Silk Rug 5'5'' x 8'5''
Located in New York, NY
Extremely Fine Persian Habibian Wool and Silk Rug 5'5'' x 8'5''. The rugs of this central Persian town, from the 1930’s onward; very fine to extremely fine. Generally in light colour...
Wool, Silk
Persian Nain Habibian Room Size Rug, Hand Knotted Wool & Silk, Floral Pattern
Located in Barrington, IL
This extremely fine hand knotted Persian Nain rug, crafted in the 4th quarter of the 1900s. Set on a soft ivory background with a graceful pale tan border, this rug features a flowing floral design with accent colors in French blue, pale brown, and ivory. The field design—characterized by circular branching patterns—is reminiscent of the refined style found in Isfahan rugs, lending the piece a sense of symmetry and timeless beauty. The corner spandrels are woven in a stunning blue tone, filled with intricate cream motifs that enhance the overall harmony of the composition. At the heart of the rug lies a brilliant central medallion, enriched with generous silk highlights that shimmer under changing light—creating a subtle three-dimensional effect that brings the design to life. Made with a wool pile on a cotton foundation, and adorned with silk throughout, this rug is a rare and luxurious statement piece. It is exquisite example of the artistry and precision for which Habibian-signed Nain rugs are globally celebrated. Known for their exceptionally high knot count and elegant aesthetic, Habibian rugs are among the most collectible in Persian weaving. Dimensions: 6’ 10” x 10’ 3” ” Date of Manufacture: 4th Quarter of the 1900s Place of Origin: Persia Material: Wool pile on a cotton foundation with silk highlights Condition: Excellent The Persian Knot Gallery, SKU: 1239 Nain Floral Carpets, Nain Habibian, Habibian Nain Carpets...
Wool, Cotton, Silk
$4,200Sale Price|30% Off
Mid-20th Century Persian Tabriz Carpet with Silk Highlights
Located in New York, NY
Mid-20th Century Persian Tabriz Carpet with Silk Highlights 4' x 6'9''.
Wool, Silk
Tibetan Tiger Rug Wool and Silk 3x6 ft by Djoharian Collection Antique Design
Located in Lohr, Bavaria, DE
A Tibetan Tiger rug, hand knotted in Nepal, 2/3 silk and 1/3 wool pile. This traditional Tiger rug design is typically found on antique rugs called Khaden. It describes a small size...
Wool, Silk
$7,179Sale Price|20% Off
Silk Tabriz Rug Wool Silk Handmade Tabriz Persian Tabriz Rug High KPSI 12x17
Located in New York, NY
Exceptional Tabrizz Rug Wool & Silk Authentic Rug High KPSI 50 Raj 12' x 17' 11'6" x 16'7" 351cm x 505cm "This is a magnificent Tabriz Mahi rug...
Wool, Silk
$7,624Sale Price|25% Off
9'8"x9'8" Pink Wool and Pure Silk Hand Knotted Persian Erased Design Round Rug
Located in Carlstadt, NJ
This is a truly genuine one-of-a-kind Wool and Pure Silk Hand Knotted Pink Persian Erased Medallion Design Oriental Round Rug. It has been Knotted for months and months in the centur...
Silk
Vintage Persian Silk Qum Rug. 2 ft x 3 ft
Located in New York, NY
Beautiful Green Background Vase Design Small Floral Vintage Silk Persian Qum Rug , Country of Origin / Rug Type: Vintage Persian Rug, Circa Date: ...
Silk
The Silk Jardin Royale: A Vintage Persian Qum Masterpiece of Rococo Elegance
Located in Dallas, TX
72891 Vintage Persian Silk Qum Rug, 13'07 x 20'01. This hand-knotted vintage Persian silk Qum rug is a triumph of refinement—an ode to French Romanticism interpreted through the masterful lens of Persian artistry. Woven entirely in luminous silk, it shimmers with quiet opulence, each knot capturing light like brushed satin. Palace-worthy in scale and ambition, this is the sort of textile once reserved for private salons, formal reception rooms, and interiors curated with discernment. It does not simply decorate a space; it elevates it. At the heart of the exceptional composition, a concentric round medallion unfurls in breathtaking detail, radiating outward in perfectly orchestrated symmetry. Layer upon layer of petaled geometry forms a celestial rosette—symbolic of harmony, divine order, and the eternal garden. From this nucleus, a frenzied paradise emerges: blooming palmettes, curling arabesque vines, and leafy tendrils entwine with peonies, carnations, and lotus blossoms. The silky beige ground becomes a luminous canvas, allowing the florals to float in rhythmic motion, like a perfumed breeze through a royal conservatory. The corner spandrels are composed with unmistakable Baroque flair—sweeping scrolls and lavish bouquets cascade inward, framing the central medallion with theatrical grace. These flourishes speak to cross-cultural influence, where iconic Persian garden symbolism meets European romantic sensibility. Surrounding the field, an elegant millefleur border blossoms with miniature florals, each one rendered with astonishing clarity. Guard borders of ornamental floral meanders complete the enclosure, offering structure and refinement while maintaining visual abundance. The color story is dreamy and decadent—soft blush, antique rose, warm ivory, and deep garnet layered with painterly nuance. The silk pile enhances every tonal shift, producing a depth that feels almost alive. This exquisite work of art is not merely decorative; it is ceremonial. Designed for interiors that honor legacy and cultivated taste, it brings an air of formality, artistry, and exclusivity. To acquire such an extraordinary masterpiece is to embrace a heritage of craftsmanship and an aesthetic reserved for those who understand that true luxury whispers rather than shouts. Perfect for a large entertaining space, hotel lobby, lounge area, state room, great room, drawing room, country club, academic library, golf locker room, trophy room, private Chambers, great room, wine cellar, executive suite, conservatory, royal suite, billiards room, owners retreat, dining room, living room, or formal sitting room. Well-suited for a variety of interior styles: Rococo, French Provincial, Rocaille, Louis XV, Louis XIV, Parisian, Baroque, Empire, Romantic, Georgian, Neoclassical, Southern Living, Renaissance, Victorian, Regency, European, Old World, English Country, Tudor, Manor House and Traditional. Whether in a formal setting with elaborate furnishings or in an Ottoman style interior, this oversized silk Persian rug will bring vibrant life where it is displayed. Rendered in variegated shades of beige, pink coral, rose, salmon, ink blue, black, red, tan, light green, baby blue, sage, and brown with other accent colors. Abrash. Hand-knotted silk. Made in Iran. Hotel Lobby Size Carpet 14 x 20 Rug...
Silk
The Timeless Garden: A Vintage Chinese Tabriz Masterpiece of Imperial Elegance
Located in Dallas, TX
79511 Sage-Gray Vintage Chinese Tabriz Rug, 08'01 x 08'01. This hand knotted wool and silk vintage Chinese Tabriz rug embodies a rare convergence of imperial refinement and poetic sy...
Wool, Silk
The Azure Citadel: A Vintage Pakistani Bijar of Modern Regal Elegance
Located in Dallas, TX
79431 Vintage Pakistani Bijar Rug, 09'03 x 11'11. This hand knotted wool vintage Pakistani Bijar rug commands attention with a presence that feels architectural and ceremonial. Inspi...
Wool, Silk
$7,500Sale Price|25% Off
Floral Fine Silk Qom (Ghom) Persian Rug, Blue, Green, and Ivory Silk, 3x5
Located in New York, NY
This fine hand-knotted silk Qom (Ghom) rug showcases the exceptional craftsmanship for which Qom workshops are renowned. Woven entirely in silk, the carpet features an intricate cent...
Silk
$8,400Sale Price|20% Off
Vintage 1970s Fine Floral Persian Isfahan Rug, Ivory Field, Silk and Wool, 4x6
Located in New York, NY
This finely woven vintage Persian Isfahan rug from the 1970s features an elegant Garden of Flowers design set against a luminous ivory field, showcasing beautiful individually render...
Wool, Silk
Wool Hand-Knotted Persian Art Nouveau Carpet with Silk Highlights, 9' x 12'
By Orley Shabahang, Bahram Shabahang
Located in New York, NY
A masterful tribute to Art Nouveau’s flowing elegance, this 9' x 12' Persian carpet is hand-knotted in organic wool with delicate silk highlights, blending natural materials with tim...
Wool, Silk
Vintage Persian Wool and Silk Tabriz Rug
Located in Dallas, TX
77182 Wool and Silk Vintage Persian Tabriz Rug, 09'09 x 13'05. With a harmonious blend of French Rococo elegance and Persian craftsmanship, this wool and silk Tabriz rug showcases a ...
Wool, Silk
$7,559Sale Price|25% Off
Admiral Blue Hand Knotted Wool and Silk Tone on Tone Rug 12'2" x 18'3"
Located in Carlstadt, NJ
This fabulous Hand-Knotted carpet has been created and designed for extra strength and durability. This rug has been handcrafted for weeks in the traditional method that is used to m...
Silk
Antique Hand Woven Persian Kerman Rug
Located in Chicago, IL
Antique Hand Woven Persian Kerman Rug This exquisite Antique Hand Woven Persian Kerman Rug showcases a classic rectangular design, embodying the elegance of traditional Oriental cra...
Wool, Silk
Vintage Persian Qom Silk Rug with Floral Medallion Design
Located in Los Angeles, US
This vintage Persian Qom silk rug, woven circa 1950, exemplifies the high knot density and artistic precision associated with Qom master weavers. The layout centers on an elegant med...
Wool, Silk
Nazmiyal Collection Antique Persian Heriz Rug 7 ft 5 in x 11 ft 5 in
Located in New York, NY
Luxurious Silk Antique Persian Heriz Tree of Life Rug, Country of origin: Persia, Circa date: dated 1304 (1887)
Silk
Nazmiyal Antique Silk Persian Tabriz Haji Jalili Carpet. Size: 10' 10" x 16'
Located in New York, NY
Breathtaking and extremely fine large antique Persian silk Tabriz Haji Jalili carpet, country of origin / rug type: Persian rugs, circa 1880. Size: 10 ft 10 in x 16 ft (3.3 m x 4.88 ...
Silk
Bobyrug’s Wonderful Antique Silk Turkish Cesareh Rug
Located in Saint Ouen, FR
Very beautiful early 20th century fine Turkish pictorial rug with a beautiful design of the nature and garden with animals, entirely and very finely hand knotted with silk velvet on ...
Cotton, Silk
Antique Silk and Wool Signed Akbaroff Persian Isfahan Hunting Scene Rug
Located in West Hollywood, CA
This silk and wool vintage, circa 1970, signed Akbaroff Isfahan rug features an ivory field with an overall design of mounted hunting figures, paired animals and animals hunting each...
Wool, Silk
The Celestial Court: A Vintage Persian Tabriz Masterpiece of Refined Elegance
Located in Dallas, TX
79451 Rare Vintage Persian Tabriz Square Rug, 06'07 x 06'09. This exceptional hand knotted wool and silk vintage Persian Mahi Tabriz rug represents the intellectual and artistic pinn...
Wool, Silk
Superior Luxury Heriz Persian Rug 8x10 in Silk by Djoharian Design
Located in Lohr, Bavaria, DE
A beautiful contemporary modernized Persian Heriz design hand-knotted rug using finest wool and silk in 8 x 10 ft By Djoharian Design. Heriz Rugs: A Tradition of Bold Design and Ti...
Wool, Silk
Very fine Persian Isfahan Silk & Wool Rug - 5' x 8'
Located in Newmanstown, PA
Very fine Persian Rug Isfahan 600 Knots per inch, Size 5 x 8 Iran Isfahan Enteshari Wool and Silk with a Silk Foundation. Around 3,000,000 knots tied by hand one by one. It takes 2 y...
Wool, Silk
Khotan Samarkand Superior Luxury Rug Hand-Knotted Silk Wool by Djoharian Design
Located in Lohr, Bavaria, DE
The Khotan Samarkand Superior Luxury Rug is a masterpiece of design and craftsmanship, hand-knotted from pure silk and premium wool. Designed in Lohr, Bavaria by the Djoharian Design...
Wool, Silk
Mehraban Vintage Fine Persian Tabriz Rug Wool and Silk 18594
Located in WEST HOLLYWOOD, CA
Rug Number 18594 Size 9' 11" X 12' 11" Design Tabriz Collection Antique/Vintage, Fine Persian Material Wool & Silk Texture Pile Weave Origin Iran Age Antique/Vintage
Wool, Silk
Carpet From The Kingdom Of Persia, Entirely In Silk - Circa 1980 - No. 1593
Located in Paris, FR
Carpet From The Kingdom Of Persia, Entirely In Silk - Qom (ghoum), Circa 1980 - 72x116 - No. 1593 Authenticity and History at Your Feet Rug made entirely of silk, originating from t...
Silk
$6,000Sale Price|20% Off
Antique Hereke Rug 2'8'' x 3'8''
Located in New York, NY
Antique Hereke Rug 2'8'' x 3'8''. Sandy ecru niche shaped field with a central basal vase and half columns with palmette capitals. Inscribed alam-shaped panel just above, and vinery ...
Silk
Late 19th Century Uzbek Bukhara Suzani Textile, Embroidered Wall Tapestry
Located in Dallas, TX
78513 Rare Late 19th Century Antique Uzbek Bukhara Suzani Tapestry, 04'09 x 07'04. Step into a world of aristocratic refinement with this Late 19th Century Antique Uzbek Bukhara Suza...
Wool, Cotton, Silk
Botanical Antique Silk Kashan Rug
By Mohtashem
Located in New York, NY
An extraordinary early 20th century Persian Mohtashem Kashan silk room size rug highlighted by a light green field. Measures: 8'4'' x 11'5''.
Wool, Silk
$47,999Sale Price|20% Off
Antique Senneh Rug with Silk Warp, Handmade, Fine Ivory, Red, Brown, Ivory, Teal
Located in Port Washington, NY
Antique silk warp Senneh woven in dark earth tone colors. Silk warp Sennehs are often referred to as "Rainbow Sennehs," as the warp on which the wool pile is constructed upon is comp...
Wool, Silk
The Garden of Reflections: A Vintage Persian Mahi Tabriz of Timeless Grandeur
Located in Dallas, TX
79330 Vintage Persian Mahi Tabriz Rug, 06'08 x 09'10. In the exalted realm of Persian weaving, few creations capture the essence of refinement and prestige like this hand-knotted woo...
Wool, Silk
Zabihi Collection Botanical Silk Persian Qum Pigeon Floral Mini Rug
Located in New York, NY
A silk Persian Qum rug from the middle of the 20th century featuring a floral design with pigeons floating around on a creamy yellow field. Details rug no. j4927 size 11'' x 16''
Silk
Handmade Silk Persian Rug Silk Ghom Rug 4x6 Silk Rug Silk Foundation Tapestry
Located in New York, NY
Fine natural silk handmade rug bird area rug high kpsi Tapestry quality Silk rug Measures: 3'4" X 5' 6" (4 x 6) 102cm x 168cm "This is a spectacular and rare Exceptionally fine p...
Silk
$22,760Sale Price|20% Off
Vintage Mohtasham Rug Fine Quality Handmade Rug 10x13 298cm x 397cm
Located in New York, NY
Rare Vintage Mohtashamm Rug Fine Handmade Area Rug 10x13 9'9" x 13' 298cmx397cm "Rare, magnificent, vintage piece. Intricate design, superb quality."-Antique Rug Collection Size ...
Silk
Once Upon a Time I Was a Heriz, Contemporary Rug in Silk by Djoharian Design
Located in Lohr, Bavaria, DE
A beautiful contemporary modernized Persian design hand knotted rug using finest wool and silk in 8 x 10 ft By Djoharian Design. Modern desig rug in style of a Persian Heriz in a n...
Wool, Silk
Handmade Vintage Persian Tabriz Silk Rug 2.2' x 2.8', 1905s - 1N43
Located in Bordeaux, FR
This handmade vintage Persian Tabriz rug from the 1950s is a luxurious piece of traditional Middle Eastern craftsmanship. Measuring 2.2 feet (68 cm) in width and 2.8 feet (86 cm) in ...
Silk
Bobyrug’s Nice antique Rashti Douzi embroidery
Located in Saint Ouen, FR
Nice 19th century Rashti Douzi embroidery. Discover a timeless work of art: a delicate embroidery dating back to the late 19th century. Handcrafted with silk threads that shimmer ele...
Wool, Silk
$1,572Sale Price|20% Off
Persian Rug 90s
Located in Ljubljana, SI
Persian Rug 1990s. Perfect vitage find in mint condition.
Silk
$3,850Sale Price|30% Off
Blue Background Beautiful Silk and Wool Pile Vintage Fine Persian Isfahan Rug
Located in New York, NY
Mid 20th Century Persian Isfahan Silk Carpet ( 3' 2" x 5' 6" - 97 x 167 cm )
Silk
Royal Tabriz Cork Wool with Silk, circa 1980, Master Signature
Located in Berlin, DE
Royal Tabriz cork wool with silk, circa 1980, master signature Finely woven Tabriz carpet with cork wool and silk. Symmetrically structured decors A medallion in the center. Recen...
Silk, Cork
$12,799Sale Price|20% Off
Antique Senneh Rug with Multicolored Silk Warp, Handmade, Fine Ivory, Red, Blue
Located in Port Washington, NY
Antique silk warp Senneh woven in dark earth tone colors. Silk warp Sennehs are often referred to as "Rainbow Sennehs," as the warp on which the wool pile is constructed upon is comp...
Wool, Silk
Beautiful Vintage Silk Kashmir Runner
Located in Saint Ouen, FR
Late 20th century silk and cotton Kashmir runner with beautiful floral design and light colors, entirely hand knotted with silk and cotton velvet on cot...
Silk
$2,200Sale Price|20% Off
Antique Isfahan Rug 3'5'' x 5'2''
Located in New York, NY
Antique Isfahan Rug 3'5'' x 5'2''. The ivory field shows a tightly drawn directional pattern of palmettes, leaves and vinery in a multitude of secondary shades. Lipstick red border ...
Wool, Silk
Vintage Persian Isfahan Prayer Rug, Islamic Art Wall Hanging Tapestry
Located in Dallas, TX
76933 Vintage Persian Isfahan Prayer Rug, Islamic Art Wall Hanging Tapestry. This finely crafted Persian Isfahan prayer rug features an organically ...
Wool, Silk
Make a bold statement in a living room or bedroom by incorporating vintage silk Persian rugs in your home decor.
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, authentic 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. Although this 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. 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.
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 older 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.
When shopping for vintage silk 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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