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Zabihi Collection Jewel Toned Antique Sarouk Rug
Zabihi Collection Jewel Toned Antique Sarouk Rug

Zabihi Collection Jewel Toned Antique Sarouk Rug

By King

Located in New York, NY

1920s Persian Sarouk in Jewel Tones. Full even pile condition throughout Details rug no. 10573 size 10' 5" x 14' (318 x 427 cm)

Category

Early 20th Century Turkish Empire Revival Persian Rugs

Materials

Wool

nice antique lavar Kirman rug
nice antique lavar Kirman rug

nice antique lavar Kirman rug

Located in Saint Ouen, FR

Very beautiful late 19th century Kirman Lavar rug with beautiful decorative and "a thousand flowers" Design and nice natural colours with navy blue field, red, pink, yellow, brown a...

Category

Late 19th Century Asian Kirman Antique Persian Rugs

Materials

Wool, Cotton

Zabihi Collection Animal Motif Meshed Early 20th Century Rug
Zabihi Collection Animal Motif Meshed Early 20th Century Rug

Zabihi Collection Animal Motif Meshed Early 20th Century Rug

Located in New York, NY

A stunning 1900s Meshed Conversational Animal Motif Statement Rug Details rug no. j5036 size 10' 1" x 13' 5" (307 x 409 cm) rug type Meshed,Pictorial

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Early 20th Century Medieval Persian Rugs

Materials

Wool

Vintage Mohtasham Rug Fine Quality Handmade Rug 10x13 298cm x 397cm
Vintage Mohtasham Rug Fine Quality Handmade Rug 10x13 298cm x 397cm

Vintage Mohtasham Rug Fine Quality Handmade Rug 10x13 298cm x 397cm

Located in New York, NY

A rare and magnificent vintage Mohtasham rug featuring an intricate geometric design and exceptionally fine craftsmanship, dating to circa 1960. This handmade piece showcases superb ...

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1960s West Asian Vintage Persian Rugs

Materials

Silk

Vintage Persian Sultanabad Style Hand-Knotted Wool Area Rug – Navy & Terracotta
Vintage Persian Sultanabad Style Hand-Knotted Wool Area Rug – Navy & Terracotta

Vintage Persian Sultanabad Style Hand-Knotted Wool Area Rug – Navy & Terracotta

Located in Norwalk, CT

Enhance your space with this vintage Sultanabad style rug. Hand-knotted from high-quality wool, it features a navy blue field with oversized palmettes and floral vines in earthy terr...

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Mid-20th Century Indian Islamic Persian Rugs

Materials

Wool

Zabihi Collection Pair of Mid-Century Lion Wool Pillows
Zabihi Collection Pair of Mid-Century Lion Wool Pillows

Zabihi Collection Pair of Mid-Century Lion Wool Pillows

Located in New York, NY

Striking pair of mid-20th-century wool pillows depicting the pride of persia with 2 fierce lions and a 2 bright symbolic suns. Each cushion features a richly detailed hand-stitched...

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Mid-20th Century Futurist Persian Rugs

Materials

Wool, Cotton, Foam

Antique Turkish Oushak Rug - Large Hand-Knotted with Muted Teal & Earth Tones
Antique Turkish Oushak Rug - Large Hand-Knotted with Muted Teal & Earth Tones

Antique Turkish Oushak Rug - Large Hand-Knotted with Muted Teal & Earth Tones

Located in Norwalk, CT

This exceptional Antique Oushak rug is a masterpiece of late 19th Turkish craftsmanship. Featuring a sophisticated and rare muted teal field, the rug is adorned with an intricate, al...

Category

19th Century Turkish Islamic Antique Persian Rugs

Materials

Wool

Zabihi Collection Bakhtiari Garden Design Room Size Rug
Zabihi Collection Bakhtiari Garden Design Room Size Rug

Zabihi Collection Bakhtiari Garden Design Room Size Rug

Located in New York, NY

An early 20th-Century Persian Bakhtiari room size garden design rug Details rug no. j4631 size 8'10" x 11'

Category

Early 20th Century Serapi Persian Rugs

Materials

Wool

1920s Room Size Wool Green Floral Modern Antique Chinese Art Deco Carpet Rug
1920s Room Size Wool Green Floral Modern Antique Chinese Art Deco Carpet Rug

1920s Room Size Wool Green Floral Modern Antique Chinese Art Deco Carpet Rug

Located in New York, NY

1920 Art Deco Chinese Rug 9' x11' 6" This circa 1920 Chinese Art Deco rug Is a 9' x 11' 6" hand-knotted green wool carpet featuring a heavy, lustrous pile. It reflects the modernis...

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1920s Chinese Art Deco Vintage Persian Rugs

Materials

Wool

Antique Large 100% Wool Tabriz Persian Rug Carpet 390x310cm 13ftx10ft
Antique Large 100% Wool Tabriz Persian Rug Carpet 390x310cm 13ftx10ft

Antique Large 100% Wool Tabriz Persian Rug Carpet 390x310cm 13ftx10ft

Located in London, GB

This very elegant large antique fine quality Tabriz Persian rug dates from the mid 19th century. This beautiful carpet was hand woven in Iran and has a 100% wool pile based on a cot...

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Mid-19th Century Antique Persian Rugs

Materials

Wool

Zabihi Collection Worn Floral Persian Kerman Rug Pillow
Zabihi Collection Worn Floral Persian Kerman Rug Pillow

Zabihi Collection Worn Floral Persian Kerman Rug Pillow

Located in New York, NY

Pillow made from a 19th-century worn Pictorial Persian Kerman rug. Fill insert and zipper closure provided Measures: 19" x 21".

Category

19th Century Turkish Tabriz Antique Persian Rugs

Materials

Wool, Cotton, Foam

Antique Turkmen Gul Rug - Muted Apricot & Sage Geometric Tribal Wool Area Rug
Antique Turkmen Gul Rug - Muted Apricot & Sage Geometric Tribal Wool Area Rug

Antique Turkmen Gul Rug - Muted Apricot & Sage Geometric Tribal Wool Area Rug

Located in Norwalk, CT

This exquisite antique Turkmen rug features a classic all-over Gul (octagonal medallion) design, characteristic of traditional nomadic weaving. Rendered in a sophisticated, muted pal...

Category

Early 20th Century Afghan Islamic Persian Rugs

Materials

Wool

1940s Mid Century Modern Beige Field Floral 4Star Knotted Wool Mahal Carpet Rug
1940s Mid Century Modern Beige Field Floral 4Star Knotted Wool Mahal Carpet Rug

1940s Mid Century Modern Beige Field Floral 4Star Knotted Wool Mahal Carpet Rug

Located in New York, NY

This early 20th-century Antique Mahal Rugs characterized by a relaxed, all-over pattern of stylized floral motifs and a soft palette of earthy tones. Hand-knotted with durable, high-...

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1940s Other Vintage Persian Rugs

Materials

Wool

Vintage Persian Sarouk Hand Knotted Red Floral Wool Area Rug Carpet 9' x 12'
Vintage Persian Sarouk Hand Knotted Red Floral Wool Area Rug Carpet 9' x 12'

Vintage Persian Sarouk Hand Knotted Red Floral Wool Area Rug Carpet 9' x 12'

Located in Dayton, OH

Large vintage Persian Sarouk area rug / carpet featuring a floral motif with red field accented with blues and tans. Dimensions: 106" x 144"

Category

Mid-20th Century Persian Rugs

Materials

Wool

Ararat Rugs Gerous Arabesque Rug, Antique Persian Revival Carpet, Natural Dyed
Ararat Rugs Gerous Arabesque Rug, Antique Persian Revival Carpet, Natural Dyed

Ararat Rugs Gerous Arabesque Rug, Antique Persian Revival Carpet, Natural Dyed

By Ararat Rugs

Located in Tokyo, JP

The source of the rug comes from the book Islamic Carpets, Joseph V. McMullan, Near Eastern Art Research Center Inc., New York 1965 nr.22. This is a system of arabesque-designed 19th...

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Turkish Revival Persian Rugs

Materials

Wool, Natural Fiber, Organic Material

9'2"x12'1" Maya Blue Painted Vintage Persian Tabriz Hand Knotted Pure Wool Rug
9'2"x12'1" Maya Blue Painted Vintage Persian Tabriz Hand Knotted Pure Wool Rug

9'2"x12'1" Maya Blue Painted Vintage Persian Tabriz Hand Knotted Pure Wool Rug

Located in Carlstadt, NJ

Maya Blue, Painted Vintage Persian Tabriz, Colorfest, Evenly Worn, Cropped Thin, Zero Pile, Sides and Ends Professionally Secured, Hand Knotted, 100% Wool, Oriental Rug Primary mater...

Category

1960s Pakistani Bohemian Vintage Persian Rugs

Materials

Wool

Ararat Rugs Kerman Vase Technique Carpet 17th Century Revival Rug, Natural Dyed
Ararat Rugs Kerman Vase Technique Carpet 17th Century Revival Rug, Natural Dyed

Ararat Rugs Kerman Vase Technique Carpet 17th Century Revival Rug, Natural Dyed

By Ararat Rugs

Located in Tokyo, JP

Introducing the exquisite Kerman Vase-Technique Carpet from Ararat Rugs, a masterful revival of the renowned 16th-century Sickle-Leaf carpets, such as the one housed in the Gulbenkia...

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Turkish Revival Persian Rugs

Materials

Wool, Natural Fiber, Organic Material

Zabihi Collection Persian Senneh Rug Pillow
Zabihi Collection Persian Senneh Rug Pillow

Zabihi Collection Persian Senneh Rug Pillow

Located in New York, NY

Pillow made from a finely woven Persian senneh rug. 19'' x 22''

Category

20th Century Tabriz Persian Rugs

Materials

Wool, Cotton, Foam

Khotan Samarkand Superior Luxury Rug Hand-Knotted Silk Wool by Djoharian Design
Khotan Samarkand Superior Luxury Rug Hand-Knotted Silk Wool by Djoharian Design

Khotan Samarkand Superior Luxury Rug Hand-Knotted Silk Wool by Djoharian Design

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...

Category

2010s Nepalese Khotan Persian Rugs

Materials

Wool, Silk

Handmade Vintage Persian Tabriz Rug 1.3' x 1.6', 1970s - 1N63
Handmade Vintage Persian Tabriz Rug 1.3' x 1.6', 1970s - 1N63

Handmade Vintage Persian Tabriz Rug 1.3' x 1.6', 1970s - 1N63

Located in Bordeaux, FR

Celebrate artistry and history with this unique handmade vintage Persian Tabriz rug, featuring a detailed portrait of John F. Kennedy. Crafted in the 1970s, this wool rug measures 1....

Category

1970s Vintage Persian Rugs

Materials

Wool

Ararat Rugs Kerman Vase Technique Carpet 17th Century Revival Rug, Natural Dyed
Ararat Rugs Kerman Vase Technique Carpet 17th Century Revival Rug, Natural Dyed

Ararat Rugs Kerman Vase Technique Carpet 17th Century Revival Rug, Natural Dyed

By Ararat Rugs

Located in Tokyo, JP

The design source of the carpet comes from the book Museo Calouste Gulbenkian, Printed by Gulbenkian Museum Lisbon, in 2015, nr.52. This is a vase-technique carpet design in the 17th...

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Turkish Revival Persian Rugs

Materials

Wool, Natural Fiber, Organic Material

Antique Mahal Persian Wool Area Rug C1910
Antique Mahal Persian Wool Area Rug C1910

Antique Mahal Persian Wool Area Rug C1910

Located in Big Flats, NY

An antique Mahal Persian area rug from circa 1910. This rug features an intricate design typical of Mahal rugs, known for their bold patterns and vibrant colors. The central medallio...

Category

Early 20th Century Persian Rugs

Materials

Wool

Zabihi Collection Antique Persian Sultanabad Mahal Large Pillow
Zabihi Collection Antique Persian Sultanabad Mahal Large Pillow

Zabihi Collection Antique Persian Sultanabad Mahal Large Pillow

Located in New York, NY

Pillow made from antique Persian Sultanabad Mahal rug with cotton back. Measures: 16'' x 23''.

Category

Early 20th Century Sultanabad Persian Rugs

Materials

Wool, Cotton, Foam

Film Set Piece: Monumental 25x22 ft Rug from "Spencer" Movie w/ Kristen Stewart
Film Set Piece: Monumental 25x22 ft Rug from "Spencer" Movie w/ Kristen Stewart

Film Set Piece: Monumental 25x22 ft Rug from "Spencer" Movie w/ Kristen Stewart

Located in Lohr, Bavaria, DE

About this Piece This monumental, palatial 25 x 22 ft rug is a true conversation piece and a significant item of Hollywood memorabilia. This specific hand-knotted, oversized contempo...

Category

2010s Afghan Oushak Persian Rugs

Materials

Wool

Grey Oushak vintage style rug 6 x 4 ft hand-knotted wool and viscose
Grey Oushak vintage style rug 6 x 4 ft hand-knotted wool and viscose

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...

Category

2010s Indian Oushak Persian Rugs

Materials

Wool, Silk

Zabihi Collection Antique Persian Mahal Pillow
Zabihi Collection Antique Persian Mahal Pillow

Zabihi Collection Antique Persian Mahal Pillow

Located in New York, NY

Pillow made from antique Persian Mahal rug with cotton back. Measures: 17'' x 17''.

Category

Early 20th Century Sultanabad Persian Rugs

Materials

Wool, Cotton, Foam

Antique Anatolian Persian Wool Throw Rug C1910
Antique Anatolian Persian Wool Throw Rug C1910

Antique Anatolian Persian Wool Throw Rug C1910

Located in Big Flats, NY

Antique Anatolian Persian Wool Throw Rug C1910 Measures - 41 1/2" x 22 5/8" x 3/8"

Category

Early 20th Century Persian Rugs

Materials

Wool

Ararat Rugs Kerman Vase Carpet from William Morris Collection - V&A Museum Piece
Ararat Rugs Kerman Vase Carpet from William Morris Collection - V&A Museum Piece

Ararat Rugs Kerman Vase Carpet from William Morris Collection - V&A Museum Piece

By Ararat Rugs

Located in Tokyo, JP

This splendid carpet is laid out with a floral design of surprising complexity, against a red field. The overall design is a triple-plane lattice, composed of three independently com...

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Turkish Revival Persian Rugs

Materials

Wool, Natural Fiber, Organic Material

Early 20th Century Antique Heriz Rug Wool Rug
Early 20th Century Antique Heriz Rug Wool Rug

Early 20th Century Antique Heriz Rug Wool Rug

Located in Norwalk, CT

Beautiful vintage Heriz wool rug with a red field and blue accents with an all-over medallion design. Measures: 9'2" x 11'6".

Category

Early 20th Century Persian Rugs

Materials

Wool

Antique Malayer Runner 4.96m x 1.10m
Antique Malayer Runner 4.96m x 1.10m

Antique Malayer Runner 4.96m x 1.10m

Located in St. Albans, GB

A wonderful antique Malayer runner, woven circa 1900. This runner features an all over design of stylised botehs on a rich indigo field. Finely woven with lovely wool quality and fab...

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Early 1900s Antique Persian Rugs

Materials

Wool

Red Antique Persian Serapi Heriz Wool Hand Knotted Even Wear Rug 11'3"x15'3"
Red Antique Persian Serapi Heriz Wool Hand Knotted Even Wear Rug 11'3"x15'3"

Red Antique Persian Serapi Heriz Wool Hand Knotted Even Wear Rug 11'3"x15'3"

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...

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1890s Pakistani Medieval Antique Persian Rugs

Materials

Wool

18 x 13 ft Palatial Rug in Style of Farahan Ziegler Hand-Knotted 550 x 400 cm
18 x 13 ft Palatial Rug in Style of Farahan Ziegler Hand-Knotted 550 x 400 cm

18 x 13 ft Palatial Rug in Style of Farahan Ziegler Hand-Knotted 550 x 400 cm

Located in Lohr, Bavaria, DE

Palatial Elegance – Oversized Ziegler Mahal Rug (545 x 396 cm / 17.9 x 13 ft) A Grand Statement in Palatial Design Redefine your interior with this exceptional palatial rug, a mast...

Category

Late 20th Century Afghan Oushak Persian Rugs

Materials

Wool

Zabihi Collection Folk Art Vintage Gabbeh Rug, 5'6'' x 8'9''
Zabihi Collection Folk Art Vintage Gabbeh Rug, 5'6'' x 8'9''

Zabihi Collection Folk Art Vintage Gabbeh Rug, 5'6'' x 8'9''

Located in New York, NY

An intermediate-sized Gabbeh rug made in the middle of the 20th century Details rug no. j3316 size 5' 6" x 8' 9" (168 x 267 cm)

Category

Mid-20th Century Tribal Persian Rugs

Materials

Wool

Vintage Indo-Tabriz Hand Knotted Floral Medallion Wool Area Rug Carpet 10' x 14'
Vintage Indo-Tabriz Hand Knotted Floral Medallion Wool Area Rug Carpet 10' x 14'

Vintage Indo-Tabriz Hand Knotted Floral Medallion Wool Area Rug Carpet 10' x 14'

Located in Dayton, OH

Indo-Tabriz area rugs are hand-knotted rugs with traditional designs and rich color palettes. They are known for their quality, durability, and diverse patterns. This stunning carpet...

Category

20th Century Tabriz Persian Rugs

Materials

Wool

Ararat Rugs Mina Khani Rug, 19th Century Persian Revival Carpet, Natural Dyed
Ararat Rugs Mina Khani Rug, 19th Century Persian Revival Carpet, Natural Dyed

Ararat Rugs Mina Khani Rug, 19th Century Persian Revival Carpet, Natural Dyed

By Ararat Rugs

Located in Tokyo, JP

The source of the rug comes from the book Antique Rugs of Kurdistan A Historical Legacy of Woven Art, James D. Burns, 2002 nr.2. This was an exclusive example of a Mina Khani lattice...

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Turkish Revival Persian Rugs

Materials

Wool, Natural Fiber, Organic Material

Vintage Hand-Woven Persian Heriz Room Size Wool Area Rug
Vintage Hand-Woven Persian Heriz Room Size Wool Area Rug

Vintage Hand-Woven Persian Heriz Room Size Wool Area Rug

Located in South Bend, IN

A gorgeous vintage hand-knotted Persian Heriz room size wool area rug Circa Mid-20th Century Features beautiful tribal geometric pattern, with predominant colors in red, blue, and ...

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Mid-20th Century Heriz Serapi Persian Rugs

Materials

Wool

1875s Antique Red Tapestry Scene Pictorial Medieval Romance European Flat Weave
1875s Antique Red Tapestry Scene Pictorial Medieval Romance European Flat Weave

1875s Antique Red Tapestry Scene Pictorial Medieval Romance European Flat Weave

Located in New York, NY

1875 Antique Red Tapestry Europe Flat Weave( 7' x 8' 9" 213 x 267 ) Antique Red Tapestry Europe Flat Weave, Country of Origin: Continental, Circa Date: 1875. This exquisite piece...

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1870s English Victorian Antique Persian Rugs

Materials

Wool

1890 Antique English Needlepoint Overall Geometric Rug Tapestry
1890 Antique English Needlepoint Overall Geometric Rug Tapestry

1890 Antique English Needlepoint Overall Geometric Rug Tapestry

Located in New York, NY

Beautiful antique English needlepoint featuring a bold colorway and an easy allover geometric design that creates strong visual depth and dimension, dating to circa 1890. Beautiful a...

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1890s English Antique Persian Rugs

Materials

Wool

Zabihi Collection Antique Persian Heriz Small Square Rug
Zabihi Collection Antique Persian Heriz Small Square Rug

Zabihi Collection Antique Persian Heriz Small Square Rug

Located in New York, NY

Antique throw heriz rug with a lovely abrash. Compact Herati design with lovely muted colors perfect for a powder room or even a throw rug in any area. Details rug no. r5527 size 2'...

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20th Century Tudor Persian Rugs

Materials

Wool

Handmade Vintage Persian Sarouk Rug With Silk 8.2' x 11.5' 1980s - 1D172
Handmade Vintage Persian Sarouk Rug With Silk 8.2' x 11.5' 1980s - 1D172

Handmade Vintage Persian Sarouk Rug With Silk 8.2' x 11.5' 1980s - 1D172

Located in Bordeaux, FR

This exquisite Persian Sarough rug from the 1970s showcases traditional craftsmanship, blending luxurious wool with silk highlights for a stunning visual and tactile experience. Prof...

Category

1980s Vintage Persian Rugs

Materials

Wool, Silk

1920s Antique Blue Navy Grand Scale Medallion Knotted Wool Chinese Art Deco Rug
1920s Antique Blue Navy Grand Scale Medallion Knotted Wool Chinese Art Deco Rug

1920s Antique Blue Navy Grand Scale Medallion Knotted Wool Chinese Art Deco Rug

Located in New York, NY

A magnificent palace-sized Antique Chinese Art Deco carpet, circa 1920. Measuring a commanding 11' 9" x 16' 10", this piece features a deep, saturated navy field elegantly offset by ...

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1920s Chinese Art Deco Vintage Persian Rugs

Materials

Wool

Zabihi Collection Blue Vintage Inspired Caucasian Rug
Zabihi Collection Blue Vintage Inspired Caucasian Rug

Zabihi Collection Blue Vintage Inspired Caucasian Rug

Located in New York, NY

a late 20th Century Turkish Rug inspired by late 19th Century Caucasian Rugs Item j4884 3'11'' x 6'7''

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Late 20th Century Caucasian Kazak Persian Rugs

Materials

Wool

1920 Antique English Needlepoint Tapestry Wool & Silk 3x5 82cm x 158cm
1920 Antique English Needlepoint Tapestry Wool & Silk 3x5 82cm x 158cm

1920 Antique English Needlepoint Tapestry Wool & Silk 3x5 82cm x 158cm

Located in New York, NY

A beautiful antique English needlepoint tapestry featuring an exotic scenic design with animals and florals, thoughtfully composed to create depth and visual interest. This circa 192...

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1920s English Vintage Persian Rugs

Materials

Wool

Handmade Antique Persian Style Karajeh Rug 2.9' x 4.6', 1920s - 1C1136
Handmade Antique Persian Style Karajeh Rug 2.9' x 4.6', 1920s - 1C1136

Handmade Antique Persian Style Karajeh Rug 2.9' x 4.6', 1920s - 1C1136

Located in Bordeaux, FR

Handmade Antique Persian Style Karajeh Rug from the 1920s: Dimensions: Size: 2.9’ x 4.6’ (90cm x 143cm) Shape: Rectangular Material and Condition: Crafted from wool, this rug ensure...

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1920s Vintage Persian Rugs

Materials

Wool

Antique Persian Mahal Rug, 10.4x17.4 Hand-Knotted Wool, Floral Design, 1920
Antique Persian Mahal Rug, 10.4x17.4 Hand-Knotted Wool, Floral Design, 1920

Antique Persian Mahal Rug, 10.4x17.4 Hand-Knotted Wool, Floral Design, 1920

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Discover the charm and sophistication of this antique Persian Mahal rug, a rare hand-knotted Persian area rug that showcases the rich heritage of Persian craftsmanship. This 10.4x17....

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1920s Azerbaijani Sultanabad Vintage Persian Rugs

Materials

Wool

1900s Red Medallion Traditional Antique Indian Agra Knotted Wool Gallery Rug
1900s Red Medallion Traditional Antique Indian Agra Knotted Wool Gallery Rug

1900s Red Medallion Traditional Antique Indian Agra Knotted Wool Gallery Rug

Located in New York, NY

"This magnificent Antique Indian Agra rug, dating to circa 1900, is a premier example of the sophisticated weaving traditions of northern India. Measuring over 11 by 17 feet, it feat...

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Early 1900s Indian Agra Antique Persian Rugs

Materials

Wool

Zabihi Collection Antique Persian Sarouk Small Rug
Zabihi Collection Antique Persian Sarouk Small Rug

Zabihi Collection Antique Persian Sarouk Small Rug

Located in New York, NY

a mid-20th-century sarouk mat in greens and apricots Details rug no. r4681a size 1' 7" x 2' 6" (48 x 76 cm)

Category

Early 20th Century Agra Persian Rugs

Materials

Wool

Vivid Orange Overdyed Old Persian Tabriz Barjasta Design Wool Hand Knotted Rug
Vivid Orange Overdyed Old Persian Tabriz Barjasta Design Wool Hand Knotted Rug

Vivid Orange Overdyed Old Persian Tabriz Barjasta Design Wool Hand Knotted Rug

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...

Category

1960s Pakistani Medieval Vintage Persian Rugs

Materials

Wool

Blue Hand Knotted Overdyed Old Persian Tabriz Worn Down Rustic Look Wool Rug
Blue Hand Knotted Overdyed Old Persian Tabriz Worn Down Rustic Look Wool Rug

Blue Hand Knotted Overdyed Old Persian Tabriz Worn Down Rustic Look Wool Rug

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...

Category

1960s Pakistani Medieval Vintage Persian Rugs

Materials

Wool

Zabihi Collection Horse Pictorial Persian Wall Kilim
Zabihi Collection Horse Pictorial Persian Wall Kilim

Zabihi Collection Horse Pictorial Persian Wall Kilim

Located in New York, NY

Small square size Persian Kilim from the late 20th century with a horse standing on a sky blue field Measures: 3'8'' x 3'9''. This was originally belonging to a private Persian col...

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Late 20th Century Folk Art Persian Rugs

Materials

Wool

Mid-20th Century Mughal Style Arabesque Large Room Size Carpet in Marsala
Mid-20th Century Mughal Style Arabesque Large Room Size Carpet in Marsala

Mid-20th Century Mughal Style Arabesque Large Room Size Carpet in Marsala

Located in New York, NY

A vintage Indian Lahore large room size rug handmade during the mid-20th century with a Shah Jahan Persian Mughal style arabesque design over a marsala red ...

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Mid-20th Century Indian Louis XIV Persian Rugs

Materials

Wool

The Azure Citadel: A Vintage Pakistani Bijar of Modern Regal Elegance
The Azure Citadel: A Vintage Pakistani Bijar of Modern Regal Elegance

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...

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21st Century and Contemporary Pakistani Sultanabad Persian Rugs

Materials

Wool, Silk

Antique Persian Mahal Rug, Hand-Knotted Wool, Paisley Design, 1920
Antique Persian Mahal Rug, Hand-Knotted Wool, Paisley Design, 1920

Antique Persian Mahal Rug, Hand-Knotted Wool, Paisley Design, 1920

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Discover the charm and sophistication of this antique Persian Mahal rug, a rare hand-knotted Persian area rug that showcases the rich heritage of Persian craftsmanship. This 9.6x15.3...

Category

1920s Turkish Sultanabad Vintage Persian Rugs

Materials

Wool

Zabihi Collection Whimsical Vintage Persian Gabbeh Rug
Zabihi Collection Whimsical Vintage Persian Gabbeh Rug

Zabihi Collection Whimsical Vintage Persian Gabbeh Rug

Located in New York, NY

An early 20th-century whimsical floral persian gabbeh rug rug no. j4899 size 2'8" x 3'9''

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Early 20th Century Tribal Persian Rugs

Materials

Wool

1930s Persian Sarouk Cotton Wool Floral Palace Area Rug Carpet 14' x 18'
1930s Persian Sarouk Cotton Wool Floral Palace Area Rug Carpet 14' x 18'

1930s Persian Sarouk Cotton Wool Floral Palace Area Rug Carpet 14' x 18'

Located in Dayton, OH

Massive 1930s / 1940s Persian Sarouk area rug or carpet. Made of cotton and wool featuring a vibrant red field with florals all over. 196 knots per square inch. Reds, blues, pinks...

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1930s Sarouk Farahan Vintage Persian Rugs

Materials

Wool, Cotton

Early 20th Century Afghani Bashir Rug
Early 20th Century Afghani Bashir Rug

Early 20th Century Afghani Bashir Rug

Located in Chicago, IL

A beautiful early 20th century Afghani Bashir rug with a repeated pattern with octagons, each woven with several stylized floral patterns in crimson and indigo set against a brown ba...

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Early 1900s Afghan Tribal Antique Persian Rugs

Materials

Wool

1920s Green Field Floral & Purple Border Knotted Antique Chinese Art Deco Rug
1920s Green Field Floral & Purple Border Knotted Antique Chinese Art Deco Rug

1920s Green Field Floral & Purple Border Knotted Antique Chinese Art Deco Rug

Located in New York, NY

A grand room-sized Antique Chinese Art Deco carpet, circa 1920. Measuring 9' 9" x 13' 5", this exceptional piece features a saturated emerald-green field accented by a dramatic and r...

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1920s Chinese Art Deco Vintage Persian Rugs

Materials

Wool

Antique and Vintage Persian Rugs for Sale on 1stDibs: Persian Tribal Rugs, Handmade Silk Persian Rugs and More

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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