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Antique Oushak Carpet, Handmade Oriental Rug, Pale Light Blue, Coral, Raspberry
Located in Port Washington, NY
West Anatolia is one of the largest weaving regions in Turkey. Since the 15th century, Turkish rugs have always been on top of the list for having fine oriental rugs. Oushak rugs su...
Wool
Antique Persian Heriz Rug, Coral Field Light Blue Corners, Wool, 1915
Located in Williamsburg, VA
This is a gracious and beautiful Persian Heriz (though lots of dealers would call it a Serapi). The field is coral background with light blue spandrels and a Herati motif border with...
Wool
Antique Persian Mahal Oriental Rug, Carpet, Handmade Coral, Ivory, Light Blue
Located in Port Washington, NY
North West Persian Mahal carpet, all-over geometric pattern. Measures: 9 x 12
Wool
Persian Tabriz Rug with Boteh Design in Cream, Coral, Light Green/ Blue
Located in Atlanta, GA
Antique Persian Tabriz rug with all-over floral design in light blue/ light green, salmon, coral, red-coral, and cream rug SUS-2012-697, country of origin / type: Iran / Tabriz, circ...
Wool
Rustic Antique Persian Lilian Rug, Coral Pink Field, Blue Borders, circa 1930s
Located in New York, NY
Greater Hamadan Weaving Area rustic scatter with a light coral pink field displaying complex, imaginary flowers around a light blue layered central rosette. Royal and light blue, str...
Wool
Oversized Antique Persian Ferahan Sarouk Coral and Blue Rug, late 19th Century
Located in Hudson, NY
A late 19th Century Ferahan Sarouk a with coral field color and beautiful shades pinks, greens and indigo and navy blue. Delicate floral motifs with meandering vines. A very finely w...
Wool
Antique Persian Heriz Rug with Oversized Medallion in Soft Coral and Pale Blue
Located in New York, NY
Its generous proportions and softened palette make it an excellent choice for a living room, dining room, or large interior seeking an authentic antique Persian rug with presence and...
Wool, Cotton
Antique Persian Hamedan Rug with All-Over Geometric Design in Blue, Gray, Coral
Located in Atlanta, GA
Dynamic geometric Hamedan design antique rug in soft tones, rug 19-0702, country of origin / type: Iran / Hamedan, circa 1930. This versatile antique Hamedan features beautiful co...
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W 136 in L 212 in
Antique Tabriz Carpet Handmade Persian Rug in Floral Gold Light Blue Coral Taupe
Located in Port Washington, NY
Antique Tabriz rugs are distinguished by their excellent weave and by their remarkable adherence to the classical traditions of Persian rug design. The city of Tabriz, situated in no...
Wool
Antique Persian Farahan Rug with All-Over Design in Nude, Tan, Coral, Dark Blue
Located in Atlanta, GA
Antique Persian Farahan rug with all-over design in nude, tan, coral, dark blue, rug 16-1203, country of origin / type: Iran / Farahan, circa 1890.
Wool
Blue, Red, Coral, Cream, and Gold Persian Rug with Geometric Motifs, 2' x 3'
By Orley Shabahang, Bahram Shabahang
Located in New York, NY
This blue, red, coral, cream, and gold Persian rug with geometric motifs, sized 2' x 3', is a vibrant showcase of Orley Shabahang’s artistry and attention to detail.
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W 90 in L 134 in
Antique Persian Heriz Serapi Rug with All Over Sub Geometric in Coral and L.Blue
Located in Atlanta, GA
Antique Persian Heriz Serapi Rug with All Over Sub Geometric in Coral and L.Blue This antique Heriz Serapi carpet from Northwest Persia features an all-over design of stylized leaves...
Wool
Antique Kerman Carpet, Handmade Persian Wool, Light Blue, Beige and Coral
Located in Port Washington, NY
This master crafted Persian Kerman carpet exemplifies the profound understanding of the artistic principles of balance and harmony that make art-level antique rugs so inspiring to li...
Wool
Antique Persian Bidjar Runner with Geometric Design in Red, Blue, Coral, Khaki
Located in Atlanta, GA
Antique Persian Bidjar runner with geometric design in red, blue, coral, khaki, rug na-180014, country of origin / type: Iran / Bidjar, circa 1920 This magnificent mid-20th centur...
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H 148 in W 118 in L 148 in
Beautiful Antique Pesian Heriz Rug, Allover Field, Coral & Baby Blue Accents
Located in New York, NY
Heriz Rugs are woven in the Northwest region of Iran. They’re known for their durable wool quality, and geometric designs. They have a heavy influence of the geometry of Caucasian ru...
Wool
Antique Mahal Rug with Dark Blue Field & Coral Red Border with Floral Motifs
Located in Atlanta, GA
Antique Mahal with Floral design. Keivan Woven Arts / rug CAM-B59, country of origin / type: Iran / Mahal/Sultanabad , circa 1910. Measures: 8 x 11'0. This Mahal relies heavi...
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Antique Persian Kurdish Rug with Herati Pattern on A Blue Field 4'1 x 7'7
Located in Atlanta, GA
Its versatile palette and elegant geometry make it ideal for both traditional and modern interiors. antique Persian Kurdish rug, handwoven wool rug, Kurdish lattice rug, vintage Per...
Wool
Colorful Antique Serapi Carpet with Soft Colors, Coral, Salmon and Light Blue
Located in Atlanta, GA
Unique and colorful antique Serapi carpet with coral, salmon and light blue. kwarugs / C-0602, This antique Serapi from early 20th century Iran displays a charming combination of ...
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Malayer Antique Runner in Gray Blue, Coral, and Cream with All-Over Design
Located in Atlanta, GA
Antique Persian Malayer Runner with soft color tones and all-over geometric design Malayer antique Runner from Persia with geometric design, Keivan Woven Arts / rug EMB-8533-P178693...
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Large Antique Persian Over Sized Diamond Design Bakhtiari Rug in Multi Colors
Located in Atlanta, GA
Large antique Persian diamond design Bakhtiari rug in coral, blue, green, gold.
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Antique Persian Bidjar Rug with Tribal Herati Design in Light Blue & Soft Coral
Located in Atlanta, GA
Antique Persian Bidjar rug with tribal herati design in light blue & soft coral.
Wool
Art Nouveau Wool and Silk Persian Rug, Coral, Red, Purple, Brown, and Blue, 2x3
By Orley Shabahang, Bahram Shabahang
Located in New York, NY
This Art Nouveau wool and silk Persian rug showcases a vibrant and sophisticated blend of coral, red, purple, brown, and blue hues.
Wool, Silk
Early 20th Century Persian Handmade Room Size Carpet in Blue-Grey and Coral
Located in New York, NY
It is 1 indicator of a genuine antique rug. The field is constructed by the Classic Persian 'Herati' pattern, in coral, of curved lancet leaves surrounding rosettes and lozenges.
Wool
Vintage Sultanabad Rug Soft Coral Medallion Design with Pale Blue Accents
Located in New York, NY
A graceful vintage Sultanabad rug characterized by its softly faded coral-tan ground, this piece presents a restrained medallion layout punctuated by stylized rosettes and floral gro...
Wool
1910s Stunning Antique Blue Malayer Gallery Rug, Olive, Red & Coral Accents
Located in New York, NY
This west Persian gallery rug displays a comfortably spacious allover Herati design on an abrashed medium to dark blue ground, with occasional small animals. Olive & Red Accents.
Wool
Antique Persian Heriz, Geometric Serapi Design, Rust, Blue, Coral, Wool, 1915
Located in Williamsburg, VA
This is a gracious and beautiful Persian Heriz (though lots of dealers would call it a Serapi. The field is rust with light blue spandrels and a wonderful Herati motif border with co...
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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