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Vintage Persian Tabriz Rug, Colonial Revival Meets Belgian Chic
Located in Dallas, TX
76734 Vintage Persian Tabriz Rug, 08'02 x 12'00. Colonial Revival meets Belgian Chic in this hand
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Mid-20th Century Persian Tabriz Persian Rugs

Materials

Wool

Antique-Worn Persian Mashhad Rug, Weathered Finesse Meets Belgian Chic
Located in Dallas, TX
61259 Antique-Worn Persian Mashhad Rug, 10'06 x 16'02. Weathered finesse meets Belgian chic in this
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Early 20th Century Persian Kashan Persian Rugs

Materials

Wool

Antique-Worn Persian Faridan Rug, Belgian Chic Meets Rustic Sensibility
Located in Dallas, TX
60961 Distressed Antique Persian Faridan Rug, 07'05 x 12'03. Persian Faridan rugs, from the central
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Early 20th Century Persian Rustic Persian Rugs

Materials

Wool

Distressed Antique Persian Bijar Rug with Rustic Belgian Arts & Crafts Style
Located in Dallas, TX
77333 distressed antique Persian Bijar rug with Rustic Belgian Arts & Crafts style. Highlighting
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Antique Late 19th Century Persian Rustic Persian Rugs

Materials

Wool

Vintage Belgium Rug 3'1'' x 4'2''
Located in New York, NY
Vintage Belgium Rug 3'1'' x 4'2''.
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Late 20th Century Persian Persian Rugs

Materials

Wool, Cotton

Vintage Persian Kirman Rug, Persian Kerman Rug with Traditional Style
Located in Dallas, TX
72996, vintage Persian Kirman rug, Persian Kerman rug. With an impressive array of realistic floral
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Mid-20th Century Persian Kirman Persian Rugs

Materials

Wool

Vintage Persian Senneh Rug
Located in Dallas, TX
78307 Vintage Persian Senneh rug, 03'08 x 05'01. Perfect for a small space, reading nook, grand
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Mid-20th Century Persian Tribal Persian Rugs

Materials

Wool

Antique Persian Malayer Rug
Located in Dallas, TX
61133 Antique Persian Malayer Rug, 03'07 x 05'07. Emanating sophistication and rustic sensibility
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Early 20th Century Persian Malayer Persian Rugs

Materials

Wool

Vintage Persian Heriz Rug
Located in Dallas, TX
61171 Vintage Persian Heriz Rug, 09'05 x 12'05. Warm and inviting with a classic style, this hand
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Mid-20th Century Persian Heriz Serapi Persian Rugs

Materials

Wool

Vintage Persian Heriz Rug
Vintage Persian Heriz Rug
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Vintage Persian Heriz Rug
Located in Dallas, TX
?61124 vintage Persian Heriz rug, 07'07 x 08'08. Warm and inviting with a classic style, this hand
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Mid-20th Century Persian Heriz Serapi Persian Rugs

Materials

Wool

Antique Persian Sultanabad Rug
Located in Dallas, TX
73681, antique Persian Sultanabad rug with warm Arts & Crafts style. With its timeless design and
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Mid-20th Century Persian Sultanabad Persian Rugs

Materials

Wool

Vintage Persian Mahal Rug
Located in Dallas, TX
75834 Vintage Persian Mahal Rug, 06'08 x 10'02. Warm and inviting with timeless elegance, this hand
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Late 20th Century Persian American Craftsman Persian Rugs

Materials

Wool

Vintage Persian Hamadan Rug
Located in Dallas, TX
75966 Vintage Persian Hamadan Rug 06'09 x 10'11. Warm and inviting, this hand-knotted wool vintage
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Mid-20th Century Persian Tabriz Persian Rugs

Materials

Wool

Antique Persian Heriz Rug
Located in Dallas, TX
??53776 antique Persian Heriz rug 08'01 x 11'00. ?With its effortless beauty and timeless appeal
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Early 20th Century Persian Heriz Serapi Persian Rugs

Materials

Wool

Antique Persian Malayer Rug
Located in Dallas, TX
78102 antique Persian Malayer rug 04'01 x 06'05. Effortless beauty and a timeless design combined
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Early 20th Century Persian Malayer Persian Rugs

Materials

Wool

Vintage Persian Heriz Accent Rug
Located in Dallas, TX
61149 vintage Persian Heriz rug, 04'09 x 06'00. Perfect for a small space, reading nook, grand
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Mid-20th Century Persian Heriz Serapi Persian Rugs

Materials

Wool

Vintage Persian Shiraz Tribal Rug
Located in Dallas, TX
61035 Vintage Persian Shiraz Rug, 05'03 x 10'00. With its nomadic charm, incredible detail and
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Mid-20th Century Persian Tribal Persian Rugs

Materials

Wool

Antique Persian Mahal Gallery Rug
Located in Dallas, TX
53755 antique Persian Mahal Gallery Rug 05'03 x 09'11. Emanating sophistication and nomadic charm
Category

Early 20th Century Persian Malayer Persian Rugs

Materials

Wool

Distressed Antique Persian Mashhad Rug
Located in Dallas, TX
60940 Distressed Antique Persian Mashhad rug 08'09 x 12'00. Effortlessly chic and emanating coastal
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Early 20th Century Persian Khorassan Persian Rugs

Materials

Wool

Distressed Vintage Persian Tabriz Rug
Located in Dallas, TX
61015 Distressed Vintage Persian Tabriz Rug 09'11 x 12'09. With its effortless beauty and lovingly
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Mid-20th Century Persian Tabriz Persian Rugs

Materials

Wool

Distressed Antique Persian Mahal Rug
Located in Dallas, TX
53694 Distressed antique Persian Mahal rug 09'09 x 11'00. Effortless beauty combined with rustic
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Early 20th Century Persian Rustic Persian Rugs

Materials

Wool

Distressed Antique Persian Sarouk Rug
Located in Dallas, TX
53481 Distressed Antique Persian Sarouk rug with Rustic Italian Style 08'10 x 11'03. Emanating
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Early 20th Century Persian Sarouk Farahan Persian Rugs

Materials

Wool

Distressed Antique Persian Malayer Rug
Located in Dallas, TX
60983 Distressed Antique Persian Malayer rug 05'06 x 09'02. Emanating sophistication and grace with
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Early 20th Century Persian Malayer Persian Rugs

Materials

Wool

Vintage Herat Persian Baluch Prayer Rug
Located in Dallas, TX
77785 Distressed Vintage Herat Persian Baluch Prayer rug 03'00 x 04'00. With warm hues and rugged
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Mid-20th Century Persian Rustic Persian Rugs

Materials

Wool

Earth-Tone Vintage Persian Mahal Rug
Located in Dallas, TX
75085 Vintage Persian Mahal Rug 06'08 X 10'05. This vintage Persian Mahal rug bears a remarkable
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Mid-20th Century Persian Tabriz Persian Rugs

Materials

Wool

Distressed Antique Persian Malayer Gallery Rug
Located in Dallas, TX
60981 Distressed Antique Persian Malayer Gallery rug 05'01 x 10'03. Balancing traditional
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Late 20th Century Persian Malayer Persian Rugs

Materials

Wool

Weathered Distressed Antique Persian Malayer Rug
Located in Dallas, TX
53762 Distressed Antique Persian Malayer rug 03'04 x 05'05 Emanating sophistication with rustic
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Early 20th Century Persian Malayer Persian Rugs

Materials

Wool

Distressed Antique Persian Malayer Gallery Rug
Located in Dallas, TX
60932 Distressed antique Persian Malayer Gallery rug with Modern Rustic Style 05'04 x 10'07
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Early 20th Century Persian Malayer Persian Rugs

Materials

Wool

Distressed Vintage Persian Malayer Gallery Rug
Located in Dallas, TX
60968 Distressed Vintage Persian Malayer Gallery Rug 05'00 x 11'04. With its lovingly time-worn
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Mid-20th Century Persian Malayer Persian Rugs

Materials

Wool

Distressed Antique Persian Lavar Kermanshah Rug
Located in Dallas, TX
78080 distressed antique Persian Lavar Kermanshah rug 10'03 x 13'00. With its perfectly worn-in
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Early 20th Century Persian Tabriz Persian Rugs

Materials

Wool

Vintage Persian Mahal Rug with Traditional Style
Located in Dallas, TX
76313 Vintage Persian Mahal Rug, 09'01 x 12'07. With its timeless design and warm earth-tone colors
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Mid-20th Century Persian Tabriz Persian Rugs

Materials

Wool

Late 19th Century Antique Persian Malayer Rug
Located in Dallas, TX
76708 Distressed Antique Persian Malayer rug 10’06 x 13’06. Lovingly timeworn with Gustavian grace
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Late 20th Century Persian Malayer Persian Rugs

Materials

Wool

Worn-In Distressed Antique Persian Mahal Rug
Located in Dallas, TX
60977 Worn-In Distressed Antique Persian Mahal rug 04'01 x 06'00. Warm and inviting with a lovingly
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Early 20th Century Persian Malayer Persian Rugs

Materials

Wool

Late 19th Century Antique Persian Mashhad Rug
Located in Dallas, TX
53389 Antique Persian Mashhad Rug Hotel Lobby Size Carpet 10'11 x 17'08. With a timeless botanical
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Antique Late 19th Century Persian Rustic Persian Rugs

Materials

Wool

Worn-In Distressed Antique Persian Mahal Rug
Located in Dallas, TX
60976 Worn-In Distressed Antique Persian Mahal Rug 03'02 x 04'00. Emanating sophistication and
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Early 20th Century Persian Malayer Persian Rugs

Materials

Wool

Antique Persian Tabriz Rug with Traditional Style
Located in Dallas, TX
72144 Antique Persian Tabriz rug with Modern Rustic Style 07'08 x 10'09. Cleverly composed and
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Early 20th Century Persian Tabriz Persian Rugs

Materials

Wool

Antique Persian Bijar Rug with Modern Style
Located in Dallas, TX
60926 Antique Persian Bijar rug with Modern style. Measures: 04'04 x 06'10. With its effortless
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Early 20th Century Persian Malayer Persian Rugs

Materials

Wool

Vintage Persian Heriz Rug with Modern Style
Located in Dallas, TX
76591 Vintage Persian Heriz Rug with Modern Style 07'05 X 11'00. With appealing design aesthetic
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Mid-20th Century Persian Heriz Serapi Persian Rugs

Materials

Wool

Vintage Persian Heriz Rug with Tribal Style
Located in Dallas, TX
78053 vintage Persian Heriz rug with Tribal style 02'08 x 04'10. Full of tiny details and a bold
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Mid-20th Century Persian Heriz Serapi Persian Rugs

Materials

Wool

Vintage Persian Hamadan Rug with Tribal Style
Located in Dallas, TX
78032 Vintage Persian Hamadan rug with Tribal Style 04'04 x 06'05. Full of tiny details and a bold
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Mid-20th Century Persian Tribal Persian Rugs

Materials

Wool

Vintage Persian Bakhtiari Rug with Traditional Style
Located in Dallas, TX
76892 Vintage Persian Bakhtiari Rug with Traditional Style. Rustic and refined with understated
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Mid-20th Century Persian Modern Persian Rugs

Materials

Wool

Late 19th Century Antique Persian Sultanabad Rug
Located in Dallas, TX
60941 Distressed Antique Persian Sultanabad Rug with Rustic Modern Style 12'01 x 20'01
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Antique Late 19th Century Persian Sultanabad Persian Rugs

Materials

Wool

Vintage Persian Bakhtiari Rug with Medallion Design
Located in Dallas, TX
​72097 Vintage Persian Bakhtiari Rug with Medallion Design 04'07 x 06'07. ​Showcasing an expressive
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Mid-20th Century Persian Tribal Persian Rugs

Materials

Wool

Late 19th Century Antique Persian Farahan Rug
Located in Dallas, TX
74035 Late 19th Century Antique Persian Farahan Rug with Modern Rustic English Style, 07'07 x 12'04
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Antique Late 19th Century Persian Sarouk Farahan Persian Rugs

Materials

Wool

Vintage Persian Heriz Rug, 07'07 x 10'08
Located in Dallas, TX
76189 Vintage Persian Heriz Rug with Mid-Century Modern Style 07'07 X 10'08. With its striking
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Mid-20th Century Persian Heriz Serapi Persian Rugs

Materials

Wool

Vintage Persian Shiraz Rug with Tribal Style
Located in Dallas, TX
78025 vintage Persian Shiraz rug with Tribal style 04'01 x 05'07. Embodying tribal style and
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Mid-20th Century Persian Tribal Persian Rugs

Materials

Wool

Antique Persian Kerman Rug with French Victorian Style, Antique Kirman Rug
Located in Dallas, TX
76758, antique Persian Kerman rug with French Victorian style, antique Kirman rug. With an
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Early 20th Century Persian Kirman Persian Rugs

Materials

Wool

Vintage Persian Senneh Rug with American Colonial Style
Located in Dallas, TX
76955 Vintage Persian Senneh Rug with American Colonial Style 03'11 x 06'04. Displaying well
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Late 20th Century Persian Malayer Persian Rugs

Materials

Wool

Blue and Brown Antique Northwest Persian Rug Runner
Located in Dallas, TX
60988 blue and brown antique northwest Persian rug runner 04'11 x 08'06. Warm and inviting, this
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Early 20th Century Persian Tribal Persian Rugs

Materials

Wool

Vintage Persian Silk Qum Rug with Chippendale Style
Located in Dallas, TX
77669 Vintage Persian silk qum rug with Chippendale Style 08'02 x 11'06. Warm and sophisticated
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Mid-20th Century Persian Chippendale Persian Rugs

Materials

Silk

Distressed Antique Persian Mood Rug with Rustic Style
Located in Dallas, TX
53656 Distressed Antique Persian Mood Rug with Rustic Style 07'11 x 10'11. Effortless beauty and
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Early 20th Century Persian Tabriz Persian Rugs

Materials

Wool

Vintage Persian Shiraz Kilim Rug with Tribal Style
Located in Dallas, TX
78036 Vintage Persian Shiraz Kilim rug with Tribal Style 05'06 x 09'08. Full of tiny details and a
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Late 20th Century Persian Kilim Persian Rugs

Materials

Wool

Antique Persian Serapi Rug with Modern Tribal Style
Located in Dallas, TX
78118 Antique Persian Serapi rug with Modern Tribal style. Measures 04'07 x 05'09. Cleverly
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Early 20th Century Persian Malayer Persian Rugs

Materials

Wool

Vintage Persian Shiraz Kilim Rug with Tribal Style
Located in Dallas, TX
77820, vintage Persian Shiraz Kilim rug with Tribal style. With its bold expressive design
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Late 20th Century Persian Kilim Persian Rugs

Materials

Wool

Vintage Persian Mashhad Rug with Transitional Coastal Style
Located in Dallas, TX
53465, vintage Persian Mashhad rug with transitional coastal style. Light and airy with coastal
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Mid-20th Century Persian Tabriz Persian Rugs

Materials

Wool

Antique Persian Tabriz Rug with Rustic Federal Style
Located in Dallas, TX
77642 Antique Persian Tabriz rug with Rustic Federal style. With ornate details and rustic
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Early 20th Century Persian Persian Rugs

Materials

Wool

Distressed Antique Persian Kerman Rug with Rustic Style
Located in Dallas, TX
53631 Distressed Antique Persian Kerman rug with Rustic style 09'05 x 12'09. Effortlessly chic with
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Early 20th Century Persian Kirman Persian Rugs

Materials

Wool

New Contemporary Persian Sultanabad Rug with Modern Style
Located in Dallas, TX
60918 new contemporary Persian Sultanabad rug with Modern style 06'11 x 09'04. This hand-knotted
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21st Century and Contemporary Turkish Sultanabad Persian Rugs

Materials

Wool

New Contemporary Persian Sultanabad Rug with Modern Style
Located in Dallas, TX
60907, new contemporary Persian Sultanabad rug with Modern style. This hand-knotted wool
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21st Century and Contemporary Turkish Sultanabad Persian Rugs

Materials

Wool

Distressed Antique Persian Mahal Rug with Rustic Style
Located in Dallas, TX
60951 distressed antique Persian Mahal rug with Rustic style 08'01 x 11'05, Traditional style and
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Early 20th Century Persian Tabriz Persian Rugs

Materials

Wool

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Persian Rug Belgium For Sale on 1stDibs

Choose from an assortment of styles, material and more with respect to the Persian rug belgium you’re looking for at 1stDibs. Each Persian rug belgium for sale was constructed with extraordinary care, often using fabric, wool and silk. There are 483 variations of the antique or vintage Persian rug belgium you’re looking for, while we also have 24 modern editions of this piece to choose from as well. You’ve searched high and low for the perfect Persian rug belgium — we have versions that date back to the 19th Century alongside those produced as recently as the 21st Century are available. A Persian rug belgium is a generally popular piece of furniture, but those created in modern, Arts and Crafts and industrial styles are sought with frequency. Many designers have produced at least one well-made Persian rug belgium over the years, but those crafted by Bahram Shabahang and Haji Khalili are often thought to be among the most beautiful.

How Much is a Persian Rug Belgium?

Prices for a Persian rug belgium can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — at 1stDibs, they begin at $357 and can go as high as $150,000, while the average can fetch as much as $5,468.

Finding the Right persian-rugs for You

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.

Questions About Persian Rug Belgium
  • 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 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.
  • 1stDibs ExpertAugust 15, 2019

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

  • Nazmiyal
    NazmiyalMarch 23, 2021
    It is a rug that was woven in the city of Mashad in Modern day Iran.
  • 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.
  • 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 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 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 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 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.

  • 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 ExpertAugust 15, 2019

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

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

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