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Zabihi Collection Persian Pictorial Rug
Located in New York, NY
An early 20th century Persian pictorial rug Measures: 4'19'' x 6'3''.
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Early 20th Century Persian Islamic Persian Rugs

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Wool

Persian Pictorial Rug with Hebrew Inscription
Located in New York, NY
An authentic 20th century Persian Pictorial rug with what looks like a hebrew inscription.
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Early 20th Century Persian Folk Art Persian Rugs

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Wool

Zabihi Collection Mini Size Persian Pictorial Rug
Located in New York, NY
An early 20th century Persian pictorial rug from the city of Isfahan Measures: 1'7'' x 1'10''.
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Early 20th Century Persian Islamic Persian Rugs

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Wool

Zabihi Collection Goddess Queen Persian Pictorial Rug
Located in New York, NY
An early 20th century Persian pictorial rug what looks to be some sort of goddess queen Measures
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Early 20th Century Persian Islamic Persian Rugs

Materials

Wool

Botanical Persian Pictorial Rug
Located in New York, NY
An early 20th Century Persian Persian Bakhtiari Pictorial signed Prayer rug. Light enough to use as
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Early 20th Century Persian Folk Art Persian Rugs

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Wool

Botanical Persian Pictorial Rug
Botanical Persian Pictorial Rug
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W 66 in L 98 in
Antique Persian Pictorial Rug
Located in New York, NY
One of a kind mid-20th century highly decorative caliber Pictorial Persian Malayer rug in soft
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Early 20th Century Persian Romantic Persian Rugs

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Wool

Antique Persian Pictorial Rug
Antique Persian Pictorial Rug
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W 47 in L 65 in
Vintage Persian Pictorial Rug
Located in New York, NY
Mid-Century Persian pictorial.
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Vintage 1940s Persian Kashan Persian Rugs

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Wool

Zabihi Collection Vintage Persian Pictorial Rug
Located in New York, NY
Mid-20th Century Persian Pictorial small square rug Measures: 3'' x 4'1'' circa 1940.
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Mid-20th Century American Folk Art Persian Rugs

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Wool

Kurdish Colonel Mohammad Tagi-Khan Persian Pictorial Rug
Located in New York, NY
A mid-20th century Persian Kurd rug depicting a Colonel Mohammad Taqi-Khan Pessian (1892-3 October
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20th Century Persian Islamic Persian Rugs

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Wool

Ivory Field Pigeon Bird Traditional 20th century Persian Pictorial Rug
Located in New York, NY
One-of-a-kind 20th-century decorative Northwest Persian Pictorial Pigeon rug. 3'6" x 4'10"
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Early 20th Century Persian Revival Persian Rugs

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Wool

Persian Malayer Pictorial Rug
Located in New York, NY
One of a kind early-20th century decorative Northwest Persian pictorial rug. Measures: 3'11'' x
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Early 20th Century Persian Adirondack Persian Rugs

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Wool

Persian Malayer Pictorial Rug
Persian Malayer Pictorial Rug
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W 47 in L 76 in
Persian Pictorial Swan Mat
Located in New York, NY
An authentic 20th century Persian pictorial rug with 2 loving swans.
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Early 20th Century Persian Folk Art Persian Rugs

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Wool

Persian Pictorial Swan Mat
Persian Pictorial Swan Mat
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W 21 in L 25 in
Persian Pictorial Jaguar Animal Rug
Located in New York, NY
Mid-20th Century Persian Pictorial rug depicting a jaguar on a neutral field with colorful blue and
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Mid-20th Century American Folk Art Persian Rugs

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Wool

Persian Pictorial Jaguar Animal Rug
Persian Pictorial Jaguar Animal Rug
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W 22 in L 27 in
Zabihi Collection Persian Malayer Pictorial Square Size Throw Rug
Located in New York, NY
One-of-a-kind early-20th century decorative Northwest Persian pictorial rug. 3'7'' x 3'11''
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Early 20th Century Persian Revival Persian Rugs

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Wool

Vintage Persian Pictorial Carpet
By Omar Khayyam
Located in Dallas, TX
77960 Vintage Persian Pictorial Rug, 06'04 x 08'11. This exquisite hand-knotted wool vintage
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Mid-20th Century Persian Islamic Persian Rugs

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Wool

Vintage Persian Pictorial Carpet
Located in Dallas, TX
77690 Vintage Persian Pictorial Rug, 06'04 x 08'11. This exquisite hand-knotted wool vintage
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Mid-20th Century Persian Islamic Persian Rugs

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Wool

Vintage Persian Khorassan Pictorial Rug
Located in Dallas, TX
53745 Vintage Persian Khorassan Pictorial rug 09'04 x 12'03. Full of tiny details with a pictorial
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Late 20th Century Persian Khorassan Persian Rugs

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Wool

Vintage Tabriz Green and Blue Wool Persian Rug Tassel Fringes by Rug & Kilim
Located in Long Island City, NY
Persian pictorial rug hails from a widely regarded city of vintage and antique rug making, celebrating
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Vintage 1930s Persian Persian Rugs

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Wool

Vintage Hamadan Persian Rug with Dervish Pictorial, Figurative Tapestry Wall Art
Located in Dallas, TX
75975, vintage Hamadan Persian rug with Dervish Pictorial, figurative tapestry wall art. This hand
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Late 20th Century Persian Islamic Persian Rugs

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Wool

Antique Persian Farahan Pictorial Rug Tableau Carpet
Located in Dallas, TX
78724 Antique Persian Farahan Pictorial Rug, 04'03 x 06'05. A Farahan tableau rug refers to a type
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Early 20th Century Persian Sarouk Farahan Persian Rugs

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Wool

Antique Persian Mohtashem Kashan Pictorial Rug, King Ahmad Shah Qajar Tapestry
Located in Dallas, TX
77162 Antique Persian Mohtasham Kashan Pictorial Rug, 02'00 x 03'00. Signed by the esteemed master
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Antique Late 19th Century Persian Kashan Persian Rugs

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Wool

Distressed Antique Persian Tabriz Pictorial Rug Depicts Dervish with Master
Located in Dallas, TX
71536, distressed antique Persian Tabriz Pictorial rug depicts dervish with master. This hand
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Early 20th Century Persian Islamic Persian Rugs

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Wool

Distressed Antique Persian Tabriz Pictorial Rug Depicts Dervish with Master
Located in Dallas, TX
71535, distressed antique Persian Tabriz Pictorial rug Depicts Dervish with Master. This hand
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Early 20th Century Persian Islamic Persian Rugs

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Wool

1880's Antique Persian Kerman Dervish Pictorial Carpet
Located in Dallas, TX
74336 Antique Persian Kerman Pictorial Rug, 04'08 x 06'08. Antique Persian Kerman pictorial rugs
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Antique Late 19th Century Persian Kirman Persian Rugs

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Wool

Antique Persian Tabriz Rug
Located in Dallas, TX
61213 Distressed Antique Persian Tabriz Pictorial Rug, 01'08 x 02'05. This hand-knotted wool
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Early 20th Century Persian Tabriz Persian Rugs

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Wool

Vintage Persian Tabriz Pictorial Rug
Located in Chicago, IL
A beautiful late 20th century Persian Tabriz pictorial rug depicting a man and woman standing near
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Late 20th Century Persian Tabriz Persian Rugs

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Wool

Vintage Persian Pictorial Balouch Rug
Located in New York, NY
A mid 20th Century Persian Balouch rug depicting a pictorial design. Measures: 2'11'' x 5'10''.
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Mid-20th Century Folk Art Persian Rugs

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Wool

Vintage Persian Pictorial Balouch Rug
Vintage Persian Pictorial Balouch Rug
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W 35 in L 70 in
Persian Mahal Animal Pictorial Rug
Located in New York, NY
Room-size Persian Mahal rug with a Pictorial Animal all-over Pattern from the 1st quarter of the
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Early 20th Century Persian Folk Art Persian Rugs

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Wool

Persian Mahal Animal Pictorial Rug
Persian Mahal Animal Pictorial Rug
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W 102 in L 161 in
Antique Persian Tabriz Pictorial Rug
Located in Dallas, TX
61064 Antique Persian Tabriz Pictorial Rug, 01'08 x 02'06. This hand-knotted wool antique Persian
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Early 20th Century Persian Tabriz Persian Rugs

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Wool

Vintage Persian Hamadan Pictorial Rug
Located in New York, NY
A vintage Persian Hamadan pictorial rug from the second quarter of the 20th century.
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Mid-20th Century Persian Persian Rugs

Persian Pictorial Lavar Kerman Rug
Located in New York, NY
Wonderful Persian Pictorial Lavar Kerman rug from the 1st quarter of the 20th century Measures
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20th Century Persian Expressionist Persian Rugs

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Wool

Persian Pictorial Lavar Kerman Rug
Persian Pictorial Lavar Kerman Rug
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W 31 in L 49 in
Antique Persian Tabriz Pictorial Rug
Located in New York, NY
An antique Persian Tabriz carpet from the turn of the 20th century depicting a pictorial design of
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Early 20th Century Persian Tabriz Persian Rugs

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Wool

Pictorial Antique Persian Kermanshah Rug
Located in Evanston, IL
Kermanshah or Laver Kerman southeast Persia important pictorial rug. Depict with Qajar kingdom
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Antique Late 19th Century Persian Kirman Persian Rugs

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Wool

Antique Persian, Malayer, Pictorial Rug
Located in New York, NY
An antique Persian, Malayer, pictorial carpet from the turn of the 20th century.
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Antique Early 1900s Persian Malayer Persian Rugs

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Cotton, Wool

Vintage Persian Tabriz Pictorial Rug
Located in New York, NY
A vintage Persian Tabriz carpet from the mid-20th century with a pictorial design.
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Mid-20th Century Persian Tabriz Persian Rugs

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Wool

Antique Persian Malayer Pictorial Rug
Located in New York, NY
An antique Persian Malayer carpet from the first quarter of the 20th century with a pictorial
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Vintage 1920s Persian Malayer Persian Rugs

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Wool

Antique Persian Tabriz Pictorial Rug
Located in New York, NY
An antique Persian Tabriz carpet with a pictorial design from the second quarter of the 20th
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Vintage 1930s Persian Tabriz Persian Rugs

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Wool

Antique Persian Kurd Pictorial Rug
Located in New York, NY
An antique Persian Kurd carpet from the second quarter of the 20th century with a pictorial design.
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Vintage 1930s Persian Tribal Persian Rugs

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Wool

Vintage Persian Turkoman Pictorial Rug
Located in New York, NY
A vintage Persian Turkoman (Turkmen) carpet from the third quarter of the 20th century with a
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Vintage 1970s Persian Tribal Persian Rugs

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Wool

Antique Persian Khorassan Pictorial Rug
Located in New York, NY
An antique Persian Khorassan carpet from the turn of the 20th century with a pictorial hunting
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Early 20th Century Persian Khorassan Persian Rugs

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Wool

Vintage Persian Pictorial Hamadan Rug
Located in New York, NY
A vintage Persian Hamadan carpet from the mid-20th century with a pictorial folk design of Safavid
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Mid-20th Century Persian Folk Art Persian Rugs

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Wool

Antique Persian Serapi Pictorial Rug
Located in New York, NY
An early 20th century fine quality Persian Serapi rug. Predominantly grey, rust, and brown. On both
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20th Century Persian Tribal Persian Rugs

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Wool

Antique Persian Serapi Pictorial Rug
Antique Persian Serapi Pictorial Rug
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W 56 in L 83 in
Persian Tabriz Pictorial Rug, c. 1960
Located in San Francisco, CA
Persian Tabriz Pictorial Rug, c. 1960 Additional Information: Dimensions: 8'4" L x 5'5" W Origin
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20th Century Persian Persian Rugs

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Wool

Persian Tabriz Hunting Animal Pictorial Rug
Located in New York, NY
Room size Persian Tabriz rug with a Pictorial Animal Hunting Pattern from the 1st quarter of the
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20th Century Persian Folk Art Persian Rugs

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Wool

Persian Tabriz Hunting Animal Pictorial Rug
Persian Tabriz Hunting Animal Pictorial Rug
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W 115 in L 154 in
Brown Persian Tabriz Pictorial Horse Rug
Located in New York, NY
An early 20th Century Persian Tabriz rug with a Persian man riding on his horse. 4' x 5'8''
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Early 20th Century Persian Rugs

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Wool

Brown Persian Tabriz Pictorial Horse Rug
Brown Persian Tabriz Pictorial Horse Rug
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W 48 in L 68 in
Early 20th Century Persian Pictorial Tabriz Rug
Located in Chicago, IL
A wonderfully charming early 20th century Persian Pictorial Tabriz rug depicting two deer standing
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Vintage 1930s Persian Tabriz Persian Rugs

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Wool

Vintage Persian Shiraz Pictorial Rug, Wall Hanging, Persian Tapestry
Located in Dallas, TX
75045 Vintage Persian Shiraz Pictorial Rug, 03’08 x 05’02. Persian Shiraz pictorial rugs are a
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Late 20th Century Persian Modern Persian Rugs

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Wool

Mid-20th Century Persian Bidjar Pictorial Rug
Located in Chicago, IL
A playful mid-20th century Persian Bidjar pictorial rug depicting a mountainous landscape with
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Vintage 1950s Persian Tribal Persian Rugs

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Wool

Persian Tabriz Hunting Animal Pictorial Scatter Rug
Located in New York, NY
Scatter size antique Persian Tabriz rug with a Pictorial Animal Hunting Pattern from the 1st
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20th Century Persian Folk Art Persian Rugs

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Wool

Blue Persian Tabriz Hunting Animal Pictorial Rug
Located in New York, NY
Large room-size antique Persian Tabriz rug featuring a formal Pictorial Animal Hunting Pattern from
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20th Century Persian Folk Art Persian Rugs

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Wool

Zabihi Collection Persian Pictorial Doroksh Prayer Rug
Located in New York, NY
Fascinating antique Persian Doroksh animal pictorial prayer rug. 4'3'' x 6'1'' Since the mid-19th
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20th Century Persian Tabriz Persian Rugs

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Wool

Light Blue Pictorial Traditional Persian Tabriz Rug
Located in New York, NY
19th century Persian Tabriz Pictorial rug in predominant light blue. Light enough to use as a wall
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Antique 19th Century Persian Folk Art Persian Rugs

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Wool

Antique Persian Heriz Pictorial Room Size Rug
Located in New York, NY
An early 20th Century Persian Heriz rug with a pictorial garden box all over pattern in rustic
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Early 20th Century Bakshaish Persian Rugs

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Wool

Antique Persian Heriz Pictorial Room Size Rug
Antique Persian Heriz Pictorial Room Size Rug
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W 118 in L 151 in
Zabihi Collection Persian Pictorial Animal Gabbeh Rug
Located in New York, NY
One-of-a-kind Persian animal motif Gabbeh rug from the middle of the 20th century Measures: 4'1
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Mid-20th Century Persian Folk Art Persian Rugs

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Wool

Oversized Antique Bakshaish Persian Rug with Pictorials
Located in Long Island City, NY
pictorials, further speaking to its collectibility. This rug is a fabulous one-of-a-kind work of folk art
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Vintage 1920s Persian Persian Rugs

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Wool

Zabihi Collection Red Persian Pictorial Gabbeh Rug
Located in New York, NY
One-of-a-kind Persian animal motif red Gabbeh rug from the late 20th century Measures: 4' x 6'3''.
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Late 20th Century Tribal Persian Rugs

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Wool

Persian Pictorial Kilim
Located in New York, NY
Accent size Persian Kilim from the late 20th century with a Small bird riding on a colorful pony
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Late 20th Century Folk Art Persian Rugs

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Wool

Persian Pictorial Kilim
Persian Pictorial Kilim
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W 47 in L 75 in
Antique Persian Kirman 'Kerman' Pictorial Rug, Persian Tapestry Wall Hanging
Located in Dallas, TX
77161, antique Persian Kirman (Kerman) pictorial rug. Wall hanging Persian tapestry. This late 19th
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Antique Late 19th Century Persian Islamic Persian Rugs

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Wool

Rug & Kilim’s Modern rug in Gold, Brown & Black Pictorial Pattern
By Rug & Kilim
Located in Long Island City, NY
From Rug & Kilim’s Modern collection comes this 6x7 rug - finely hand-knotted in goat hair wool
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2010s Persian Modern Persian Rugs

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Wool, Goat Hair

Zabihi Collection Blue Vintage Persian Nain Pictorial Rug
Located in New York, NY
One of a kind mid-20th century highly decorative caliber Pictorial Persian Nain rug with a baby
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Mid-20th Century Persian Romantic Persian Rugs

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Wool

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Persian Pictorial Rug For Sale on 1stDibs

At 1stDibs, there are many versions of the ideal Persian pictorial rug for your home. Each Persian pictorial rug for sale was constructed with extraordinary care, often using fabric, wool and cotton. There are 237 variations of the antique or vintage Persian pictorial rug you’re looking for, while we also have 3 modern editions of this piece to choose from as well. Whether you’re looking for an older or newer Persian pictorial rug, there are earlier versions available from the 18th Century and newer variations made as recently as the 21st Century. When you’re browsing for the right Persian pictorial rug, those designed in Folk Art, Modern and Victorian styles are of considerable interest. A well-made Persian pictorial rug has long been a part of the offerings for many furniture designers and manufacturers, but those produced by Hadji Jalili and Qashqai Nomadic Tribe are consistently popular.

How Much is a Persian Pictorial Rug?

The average selling price for a Persian pictorial rug at 1stDibs is $3,967, while they’re typically $299 on the low end and $115,000 for the highest priced.

Finding the Right Rugs and Carpets for You

Good antique rugs and vintage rugs have made their way into homes across the globe, becoming fixtures used for comfort, prayer and self-expression, so choosing the right area rug is officially a universal endeavor.

In modern usage, “carpet” typically denotes a wall-to-wall floor cushioning that is fixed to the floor. Rugs, on the other hand, are designed to cover a specific area and can easily be moved to new locations. However, the terms are interchangeable in many parts of the world, and, in the end, it won’t matter what you decide to call it.

It’s well known that a timeless Persian rug or vintage Turkish rug can warm any interior, but there are lots of other styles of antique rugs to choose from when you're endeavoring to introduce fresh colors and textures to a bedroom or living room.

Moroccan Berber rugs are not all about pattern. In fact, some of the most striking examples are nearly monochrome. But what these rugs lack in complexity, they make up for in brilliant color and subtle variation. Moroccan-style interiors can be mesmerizing — a sitting room of this type might feature a Moroccan rug, carved wooden screens and a tapestry hung behind the sofa.

Handwoven kilim rugs, known for their wealth of rich colors and unique weaving tradition, are pileless: Whereas the Beni Ourain rugs of Morocco can be described as dense with a thick surface or pile, an authentic kilim rug is thin and flat. (The term “kilim” is Turkish in origin, but this type of textile artistry is practiced all across the Balkans, throughout the Arab world and elsewhere.) 

When it comes to eye-catching floor coverings, the distinctive “medallion” pattern of Oushak rugs has two types of rounded shapes alternating against a rich red or blue background created with natural dyes, while the elaborate “star” pattern involves large eight-pointed shapes in diagonal rows alternating with diamonds.  

If you’re looking for something unexpected, find a runner rug that pops in your hallway or on your stairs. Dig for dazzling geometric patterns in our inventory of mid-century modern rugs and carpets, which includes works designed by the likes of Swedish textile masters Märta Måås-Fjetterström, Marianne Richter and other artisans. 

Carpets and rugs have been around for thousands of years. Prehistoric humans turned to animal skin, wool and fur to craft simple fabrics to soften hard terrain. A 2016 study suggests that "cave lions" were hunted for exactly this purpose, and that decorating your cave with their pelts may have conferred strength and prestige. Although many of these early textiles are still in existence, tracing their precise origins is difficult. Carpets quickly became such a valuable trade commodity that the weavings could easily travel far from their places of origin. 

The oldest known carpet was found in southern Siberia. (It may have traveled there from Persepolis in Iran.) For the flat-weave floor rugs crafted by Native Americans, cotton was the primary material before sheep’s wool was introduced in the 16th century. In Europe, carpet-making was fundamental to folk art, and Asian carpets imported to European countries were at one time considered a precious luxury and not intended to remain permanently on the floor. 

With the variety of area rugs and carpets rolled out for you on 1stDibs — a collection that includes traditional, modern, minimalist rugs and other coverings of all kinds — things will be looking up whenever you’re looking down. 

Questions About Persian Pictorial Rug
  • 1stDibs ExpertAugust 15, 2019

    Yes, Persian rugs will fade as a result of prolonged sun exposure.

  • 1stDibs ExpertOctober 12, 2021
    A vintage Persian rug is often a hand-knotted or hand-woven rug that dates from the 1940s to the 1980s. True Persian rugs can only be produced in Iran's middle eastern area. A soft backing is usually included in a genuine Persian rug. Find a wide collection of vintage Persian rugs in various materials on 1stDibs today.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 3, 2024
    Persian rugs are made of the finest materials, including wool, cotton and silk. Authentic Persian rugs are never made with synthetic fibers. 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, carpets and rugs of this kind are made by hand and can take months or years to complete.

    Iran (modern-day Persia) encompasses different cultures, languages and dialects, and its exquisite rugs reflect this diversity. 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.” 

    The antique and vintage Persian rugs for sale on 1stDibs include Persian tribal rugs, handmade silk Persian rugs and more.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    What Persian rugs symbolize is largely a matter of personal interpretation and what patterns are present on them. Many traditional motifs have a link to good fortune, while others represent ancient stories, religious tales and myths. On 1stDibs, find a selection of Persian rugs.
  • Nazmiyal
    NazmiyalMarch 23, 2021
    It is a rug that was woven in the city of Mashad in Modern day Iran.
  • 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 22, 2021
    A Tabriz Persian rug is a type of Persian rug originating from the city of Tabriz, in the north west of Iran. These rugs are known for their short trimmed piles, precise weaves, and bold color usage. Weavers create these rugs using the Turkish knot rather than the Persian knot. A variety of Tabriz Persian rugs can be found on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 3, 2024
    Persian rugs can be expensive because they are made with the highest quality materials, the cost of which trickles down to the consumer, and because of the long time that it takes to create these majestic works.

    Antique and vintage Persian rugs are handmade from the finest materials, including wool and silk. These fibers are colored using natural dyes derived from insects and plants and woven into bold designs that reflect Iran’s culture and history. Regarded as works of art, carpets and rugs of this kind can take months or years to complete.

    Iran (modern-day Persia) encompasses different cultures, languages and dialects, and its exquisite rugs reflect this diversity. 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 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.

    The antique and vintage Persian rugs for sale on 1stDibs include Persian tribal rugs, handmade silk Persian rugs and more.
  • Nazmiyal
    NazmiyalMarch 23, 2021
    A rug that was woven in the Heriz area in Iran.
  • 1stDibs ExpertOctober 12, 2021
    An overdyed Persian rug refers to a rug that has been treated with a specific process and wash — it involves bleaching, color saturation and drying. The washed rug is overdyed, which creates deep and rich color that is uneven compared to that of a new rug. This will give it a vintage appearance and it is guaranteed to stand out in any space. Find a collection of antique and vintage rugs on 1stDibs today.
  • 1stDibs ExpertSeptember 28, 2021
    Both Oriental and Persian rugs are hand knotted on looms. While Oriental rugs are tied with symmetrical Ghiordes knots, Persian rugs are tied using an asymmetrical or Senneh knot. Find a collection of vintage and antique Oriental and Persian rugs on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertAugust 15, 2019

    Persian rugs that are authentic and hand-knotted are likely to increase in value, but returns to this investment are not expected to be immediate.

  • 1stDibs ExpertAugust 15, 2019

    The different types of Persian rugs are Tabriz, Heriz, Kashan, Gabbeh, Isfahan, Nain, Mashad, Balouchi, and Qum.

  • Nazmiyal
    NazmiyalMarch 23, 2021
    That depends on the size and how fine the rug is.
  • 1stDibs ExpertAugust 15, 2019

    Persian rugs can last for over 100 years when the correct precautions are taken in maintaining it effectively

  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    The best way to tell if your Persian rug is real silk is to simply rub the fabric. Silk will get warmer if you rub it, and likely develop a sheen. If neither happens and if the rug feels coarse, then it’s likely not real silk. On 1stDibs, shop a collection of genuine Persian rugs from some of the world’s top sellers.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    To date a Persian rug, first identify the style of the rug. Look for signs of natural wear and any damage that has been repaired. Vegetable dyes, which fade over time, were commonly used before the 20th century. Modern Persian rugs are occasionally bleached to mimic natural aging, but if you examine the colors closely, you'll be able to tell authentic gradual fading from synthetic defined fading. Shop a collection of expertly-vetted Persian rugs from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    There are a few red flags you should look for in determining if you have an antique Persian rug. Firstly, check the fringe. Fringes on a Persian rug form from the end of warp yarns, and won’t be sewn on the back. Also check the colors. They should be crisp, with no bleeding of the dyes. Shop a collection of authentic Persian rugs from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 3, 2024
    How much authentic Persian rugs are will depend on rarity, condition, demand and more. The price of Persian rugs on 1stDibs starts at approximately $200 or $220 per rug. Persian rugs can be surprisingly costly partly because they are made with the highest quality materials. The expense of these materials will trickle down to the consumer. The long time that it takes to create these majestic works will also factor into the price.

    Antique and vintage Persian rugs are handmade from the finest materials, including wool and silk. These fibers are colored using natural dyes derived from insects and plants and woven into bold designs that reflect Iran’s culture and history. Regarded as works of art, carpets and rugs of this kind can take months or years to complete.

    Iran (modern-day Persia) encompasses different cultures, languages and dialects, and its exquisite rugs reflect this diversity. 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 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.

    The antique and vintage Persian rugs for sale on 1stDibs include Persian tribal rugs, handmade silk Persian rugs and more.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    To tell if a Persian rug is authentic, turn it over. Real ones feature hand-knotted crafting, which makes the pattern on the back the same as the one shown on the front. If you find a backing or don't see the print, you likely have a reproduction rug. On 1stDibs, find a collection of expertly vetted Persian rugs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertAugust 15, 2019

    The difference between Persian and Turkish rugs can be identified through knotting techniques and patterns. Persian rugs are knotted with a single knot, while Turkish rugs employ a double knotting technique. Additionally, Persian rugs typically have more rounded, oriental motifs, whereas Turkish rugs have more geometric designs.