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Persian Rugs For Sale
Zabihi Collection Jewel Toned Antique Persian Bidjar Rug
Located in New York, NY
a Late 19th Century all -over design Persian Bidjar Carpet
Details
rug no. 10656
size 9' x 13' 11" (274 x 424 cm)
Category
Late 19th Century Persian Agra Antique Persian Rugs
Materials
Wool
The Midnight Garden: A Vintage Pakistani Tabriz Masterpiece in Noir Elegance
Located in Dallas, TX
79282 Vintage Black Pakistani Tabriz Rug, 10'03 x 13'06. This extraordinary hand-knotted wool Tabriz rug, accented with lustrous silk, is a contemporary masterpiece steeped in the gr...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Pakistani Tabriz Persian Rugs
Materials
Wool, Silk
Zabihi Collection Vintage Persian Kashan carpet
Located in New York, NY
A mid 20th Century Signed Persian Kashan Rug.
The Persian script in that ivory section reads:
کاشان
(Kashan)
4'5'' x 7'4''
Category
Mid-20th Century Persian Kashan Persian Rugs
Materials
Wool
Ararat Rugs Safavid Kirman Vase Technique Carpet Kerman Revival Rug Natural Dyed
By Ararat Rugs
Located in Tokyo, JP
Discover an exquisite, rare Safavid Kirman 'Vase-Technique' Carpet, handwoven in Eastern Turkiye. This splendid carpet is laid out with a floral design of surprising complexity, agai...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Turkish Revival Persian Rugs
Materials
Wool, Organic Material, Natural Fiber
Vintage Afghan Hand Knotted Blue & Beige Geometric Area Rug Carpet 9' x 11'
Located in Dayton, OH
Hand knotted Afghani geometric wool area rug. Features a beige foreground with blue and reddish orange details.
Dimensions:
110" x 140"
Category
Late 20th Century Afghan Persian Rugs
Materials
Wool
Zabihi Collection Persian Lavar Kerman Small Square Rug
Located in New York, NY
an early 20th Century Labar Kerman Small square rug
Details
rug no. j4581
size 2' 4" x 2' 9" (71 x 84 cm)
Category
19th Century Persian American Classical Antique Persian Rugs
Materials
Wool
Ararat Rugs Safavid Kirman Vase Technique Carpet Kerman Revival Rug Natural Dyed
By Ararat Rugs
Located in Tokyo, JP
Experience the luxurious beauty of this handwoven oriental rug featuring a stunning historical vase-technique design. The unique 'Vase'-technique group showcases intricate weaving wi...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Turkish Revival Persian Rugs
Materials
Wool, Natural Fiber, Organic Material
Zabihi Collection Antique Persian Sarouk Lilihan Small Rug
Located in New York, NY
a 1920s Persian small-sized rug with a sea foam green field
Details
rug no. j3036
size 3' 5" x 4' 4" (104 x 132 cm)
Category
Early 20th Century Agra Persian Rugs
Materials
Wool
3'7"x8'6" Blush Red Vintage Persian Shiraz Hand Knotted Pure Wool Runner Rug
Located in Carlstadt, NJ
Blush Red, Vintage Persian Shiraz with Geometric Medallion Design, Distinct Abrash, Worn and Distressed, Shaved Down, Zero Pile, Sides and Ends Professionally Secured, Clean, Hand Kn...
Category
1960s Persian Bohemian Vintage Persian Rugs
Materials
Wool
$570 Sale Price
25% Off
Late 19th Century Antique Persian Afshar Pictorial Rug
Located in Dallas, TX
79287 Rare Late 19th Century Antique Persian Afshar Pictorial Rug, 04'01 x 05'09. A Woven Legacy of Prestige and Purpose: 1880s Persian Afshar Pictorial Rug. Woven in the twilight of...
Category
Late 19th Century Persian Antique Persian Rugs
Materials
Wool
$9,968 Sale Price
20% Off
Antique Khamseh Wool Rug with Birds and Geometric Motifs Tribal Natural Carpet
Located in Tokyo, JP
This striking antique Khamseh rug, handwoven in southern Iran during the late 19th to early 20th century, captures the spirit and vitality of Qashqai tribal artistry. Measuring 133 c...
Category
Early 20th Century Turkish Oushak Persian Rugs
Materials
Wool, Natural Fiber, Organic Material
$2,800 Sale Price
20% Off
Djoharian Collection Exclusive Kohinoor Room Size Rug Traditional Persian Style
Located in Lohr, Bavaria, DE
Djoharian Collection Exclusive Kohinoor Room Size Rug Traditional Persian Style
A large sized floral rug with design in style of Persian Kerman Carpets.
This beautiful rug was hand ...
Category
2010s Afghan Oushak Persian Rugs
Materials
Wool
Galerie Shabab Collection Mid-20th Century Persian Malayer Throw Rug
Located in New York, NY
This Mid-20th century Persian Malayer rug, measuring 3' 8" x 5' 1", presents a finely balanced interplay of geometric structure and decorative refinement. The central field is define...
Category
Mid-20th Century Persian Malayer Persian Rugs
Materials
Wool
Galerie Shabab Collection Early 20th Century Persian Tabriz Throw Rug
Located in New York, NY
This Early 20th century Persian Tabriz sampler rug, measuring 3'10" x 5'3", showcases the refined artistry of Tabriz weaving traditions. Distinguished by its rare sampler format, the...
Category
Early 20th Century Persian Tabriz Persian Rugs
Materials
Wool
Vintage Bidjar Persian Tribal Kilim in Red, Gold and Blue Stripes by Rug & Kilim
Located in Long Island City, NY
This vintage 2x10 Persian Kilim is a new addition of Bidjar provenance in Rug & Kilim's rare tribal curations. Handwoven in wool circa 1950-1960.
Further on the Design:
Bidjar Kil...
Category
1950s Persian Tribal Vintage Persian Rugs
Materials
Wool
$1,720 Sale Price
20% Off
Ararat Rugs Kerman Vase Carpet from Alice de Rothschild Collection Natural Dyed
By Ararat Rugs
Located in Tokyo, JP
The Kerman Vase-Technique Carpet by Ararat Rugs is a distinguished creation inspired by the renowned 17th-century Kerman "Vase" carpets of southeastern Persia. This piece embodies the elegance and sophistication characteristic of Persian court art from that era.
A poetic reinterpretation of the famed Rothschild vase...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Turkish Revival Persian Rugs
Materials
Wool, Natural Fiber, Organic Material
Traditional Sarouk Persian-Style Rug 6'6" X 10'
Located in Los Angeles, US
This hand-knotted wool Sarouk-style rug features a rare and visually intricate garden panel pattern, composed of floral and geometric motifs arranged in a symmetrical grid layout. Ec...
Category
Early 2000s Persian Sarouk Farahan Persian Rugs
Materials
Wool
$2,600 / set
Zabihi Collection Antique Ziegler Mahal Persian 19th Century Carpet
Located in New York, NY
a late 19th century Ziegler Sultanabad Mahal room-size square rug
Details
rug no. 10809
size 8' 10" x 10' 1" (269 x 307 cm)
Woven in a series of villages in Western Central Iran, S...
Category
Late 19th Century Persian Rustic Antique Persian Rugs
Materials
Wool
Antique Circa 1880 Brown Tabriz Rug Carpet, 9'6 x 13'6
Located in New York, NY
9'6 x 13'6. Among the most classical of the revival period Tabriz carpet designs is that of the garden design pattern. This divides the field into small panels each with a garden mot...
Category
19th Century Persian Tabriz Antique Persian Rugs
Materials
Wool
Zabihi Collection Persian Pictorial Animal Gabbeh Rug
Located in New York, NY
a mid-20th-century Persian Gabbeh with an apricot colored lion on an ivory colored ground
Details
rug no. j4470
size 3' 3" x 4' 6" (99 x 137 cm)
Category
Mid-20th Century Persian Folk Art Persian Rugs
Materials
Wool
Ararat Rugs Palmettes and Flowers Lattice Rug Bidjar Revival Carpet Natural Dyed
By Ararat Rugs
Located in Tokyo, JP
This offset pattern is composed of palmettes and flowers, one has the impression that it is only part of a larger scheme designed for 19th-century rugs from the Bidjar region, Easter...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Turkish Revival Persian Rugs
Materials
Wool, Natural Fiber, Organic Material
8'x11'3" Crimson Red Semi Antique Persian Heriz Even Wear Hand Knotted Wool Rug
Located in Carlstadt, NJ
Crimson Red, Semi Antique Persian Heriz with Slight Wear, Sheared Low, Zero Pile, Sides and Ends Professionally Secured, Hand Knotted, 100% Wool, Oriental Rug
Primary materials: Wool...
Category
1960s Persian Heriz Serapi Vintage Persian Rugs
Materials
Wool
$1,496 Sale Price
25% Off
8'x10'10" Scarlet Red Vintage Persian Heriz Hand Knotted 100% Wool Oriental Rug
Located in Carlstadt, NJ
Scarlet Red, Vintage Persian Heriz with Large Medallion Design, 100% Wool, Rustic Look, Even Wear, Cropped Thin, Good Condition, Sides and Ends Professionally Secured, Oriental Rug
P...
Category
1960s Persian Heriz Serapi Vintage Persian Rugs
Materials
Wool
$2,251 Sale Price
25% Off
Galerie Shabab Collection Early 20th Century Persian Tabriz Square Rug
Located in New York, NY
This Early 20th century Persian Tabriz Square rug, measuring 4' 8" x 5' 11", presents a refined and intricate display of classical Persian artistry. The field is filled with a delica...
Category
Early 20th Century Persian Tabriz Persian Rugs
Materials
Wool
9'5"x11' Crimson Red Vintage Persian Heriz Hand Knotted Pure Wool Oriental Rug
Located in Carlstadt, NJ
Crimson Red, Vintage Persian Heriz with Geometric Medallion Design, 100% Wool, Hand Knotted, Even Wear, Cropped Thin, Good Condition, Sides and Ends Professionally Secured, Squarish,...
Category
1960s Persian Heriz Serapi Vintage Persian Rugs
Materials
Wool
$2,719 Sale Price
25% Off
Zabihi Collection Antique Persian Bakshaish Small Rug
Located in New York, NY
An early 20th Century Persian Bakshaish Small Rug
Details
rug no. j3970
size 3' x 4' (91 x 122 cm)
rug type Bakshaish
Category
Early 20th Century Persian Bakshaish Persian Rugs
Materials
Wool
Antique Bakhshayesh Runner With Intricate Persian Geometric Patterns 13'5" X 3'5
Located in Los Angeles, US
Step into a world of timeless artistry with this antique Bakhshayesh runner, a Persian treasure that embodies the rich heritage of traditional craftsmanship. Handwoven with meticulou...
Category
Mid-20th Century Persian Kilim Persian Rugs
Materials
Wool, Cotton
Zabihi Collection Large Antique Persian Sarouk
Located in New York, NY
A stunning full pile antique Persian Sarouk rug in mahogany red and royal blue.
12'1'' x 15'2'' early 20th century
Category
Early 20th Century Persian Chesterfield Persian Rugs
Materials
Wool
Antique Circa 1900 Brown Persian Tabriz Rug Carpet, 4'4 x 5'9
Located in New York, NY
4'4 x 5'9. The central medallion has wonderful floral details and is then enclosed in a larger medallion. The color combination of soft ivory and browns and slightly deeper shades gi...
Category
19th Century Persian Tabriz Antique Persian Rugs
Materials
Wool
Antique Persian Sultanabad 9 x 12 Rust, Light Blue & Ivory Handmade Area Rug
Located in Houston, TX
Condition: Antique
Origin: Persia
Design: Sultanabad
Circa: 1900s
Actual Size: 9' x 12'2"
Thickness: 1/4"
Colors: Ivory, Navy Blue, Rust, Gray
Content: Wool
RN: 1140095
Category
Early 1900s Persian Sultanabad Antique Persian Rugs
Materials
Wool
Zabihi Collection Antique Persian Sarouk Rug
Located in New York, NY
Description
an early 20th century room size Sarouk Rug
Details
rug no. j3425
size 8' 2" x 12' 7" (249 x 384 cm)
Category
Early 20th Century Persian American Classical Persian Rugs
Materials
Wool
Nazmiyal Collection Antique Persian Sultanabad Rug 13 ft x 20 ft 2 in
Located in New York, NY
Stunning floral piece Superior Craftsmanship Antique Persian Sultanabad Rug, Country of origin: Persia, Circa date: 1900
Category
20th Century Persian Sultanabad Persian Rugs
Materials
Wool
Zabihi Collection Antique Persian Heriz Runner
Located in New York, NY
1920s Small Persian Heriz Runner
Details
rug no. j3129
size 3' 1" x 6' (94 x 183 cm)
Category
Early 20th Century Persian Chippendale Persian Rugs
Materials
Wool
1950's Persian Shiraz Pictorial Rug with Battle of Shahriar King Darius & Lion
Located in Dallas, TX
79265 Vintage Persian Shiraz Pictorial Rug, 01'08 x 02'00. A rare and evocative artifact of storytelling in wool, this hand-knotted vintage Persian Shiraz rug transcends the realm of...
Category
Mid-20th Century Persian Tribal Persian Rugs
Materials
Wool
7'9"x10' Scarlet Red Vintage Persian Heriz Hand Knotted 100% Wool Oriental Rug
Located in Carlstadt, NJ
Scarlet Red, Vintage Persian Heriz with Geometric Medallion Design, 100% Wool, Hand Knotted, Evenly Worn, Shaved Low, Good Condition, Clean, Sides and Ends Professionally Secured, Or...
Category
1960s Persian Heriz Serapi Vintage Persian Rugs
Materials
Wool
$2,034 Sale Price
25% Off
Vintage Gabbeh Persian Tribal Rug, Beige-Gray DIiamond Medallions - Rug & Kilim
Located in Long Island City, NY
This vintage 3x4 Persian Gabbeh rug is the latest grand entry to Rug & Kilim’s curation of iconic tribal pieces. Hand-knotted in wool circa 1950-1960.
On the Design:
Rooted in the...
Category
1950s Persian Tribal Vintage Persian Rugs
Materials
Wool
$1,120 Sale Price
20% Off
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
$1,575 Sale Price
25% Off
Antique Persian Sultanabad Wool 8 x 12 Rust Navy & Ivory Handmade
Located in Houston, TX
Condition: Antique
Origin: Persian
Design: Sultanabad
Circa: 1900s
Actual Size: 8.5 x 11.7
Color: Rust, Navy, Ivory
Content: Wool
RN: 1142130
Category
Early 1900s Persian Sultanabad Antique Persian Rugs
Materials
Wool
Persian Isfahan Over Size Rug - Wool Ivory Red Design - 97245
Located in Dallas, TX
Discover the elegance of Persian Isfahan featuring Over Size Rug in Circa 1910. Designed with Wool and IvoryRed, this exclusive design is perfect for enhancing your space.
Category
20th Century Iraqi Persian Rugs
Materials
Wool
Zabihi Collection Vintage Persian Tabriz Pictorial Scenic Carpet
Located in New York, NY
1930s Persian Tabriz rug with a pictorial scenery design
rug no. j3839
size 9'8'' x 12' 11"
Pictorial rugs are some of the most over-the-top examples of the artistry, talent and d...
Category
Early 20th Century Persian Tabriz Persian Rugs
Materials
Wool
2'1"x9'1" Ruby Red Vintage Persian Hamadan Hand Knotted Pure Wool Runner Rug
Located in Carlstadt, NJ
Ruby Red, Vintage Persian Hamadan with Geometric Medallion Design, Distressed and Worn, Cropped Thin, Zero Pile, Sides and Ends Professionally Secured, Hand Knotted, 100% Wool, Fragm...
Category
1960s Persian Bohemian Vintage Persian Rugs
Materials
Wool
$570 Sale Price
25% Off
Handmade Antique Persian Nain Rug 3.9' x 5.4' 1920s - 1D182
Located in Bordeaux, FR
This charming antique Persian Nain rug from the 1920s is a fine example of Persian craftsmanship, celebrated for its intricate designs and high-quality materials. Made with a blend o...
Category
1920s Vintage Persian Rugs
Materials
Wool
Handmade Antique Art Deco Chinese Rug 3' x 4.10' 1920s - 2B53
Located in Bordeaux, FR
This antique Art Deco Chinese rug from the 1920s is a beautiful handmade piece crafted from soft wool, featuring a rich golden-yellow field with a deeper ochre border. The design is ...
Category
1920s Vintage Persian Rugs
Materials
Wool
Persian Tabriz Square Area Rugs Circa 1940 - Wool Green Ivory Pink 70609
Located in Dallas, TX
Discover the elegance of Persian Tabriz featuring Square Area Rugs in Circa 1940. Designed with Wool and GreenIvoryPink, this exclusive design is perfect for enhancing your space.
Category
20th Century Persian Persian Rugs
Materials
Wool
Antique Persian Heriz Rug with Bold Medallion and Rich Allover Floral 8'5 x 11'5
Located in Atlanta, GA
Measures: 8'6 x 11'6
Antique Persian Heriz Rug with Bold Medallion and Rich Allover Floral 8'5 x 11'5. Keivan Woven Arts/ rug/B25-0101, country of origin / type: Iran / Heriz, circa...
Category
1910s Persian Heriz Serapi Vintage Persian Rugs
Materials
Wool
8'9"x12'3" Antique Persian Heriz Scarlet Red Pure Wool Hand Knotted 1920s 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
1920s Persian Vintage Persian Rugs
Materials
Wool
$5,970 Sale Price
25% Off
Zabihi Collection Northwest Persian Sky Blue Room Size Rug
Located in New York, NY
1930s Northwest Persian Room size Rug featuring a sky blue background and large scale all over design
Details
rug no. 31424
size 8'10'' x 11'1''
Category
Early 20th Century Persian Malayer Persian Rugs
Materials
Wool
Ararat Rugs Bidjar Rug - 19th Century Design Persian Revival Carpet Natural Dyed
By Ararat Rugs
Located in Tokyo, JP
This is a Bidjar rug designed in the 19th century from the Bidjar region, also known as Bijar, which is a region in northwestern Iran known for producing some of the finest and most ...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Turkish Revival Persian Rugs
Materials
Wool, Natural Fiber, Organic Material
Floral Designed Antique Persian Malayer Wool Rug In Blue From The 1890s
Located in Norwalk, CT
Explore the sophistication of this antique Malayer hand-knotted wool rug, featuring a deep blue field complemented by an exquisite all-over pattern enhanced by accents of red and bei...
Category
Late 19th Century Persian Malayer Antique Persian Rugs
Materials
Wool
Persian Tabriz Over Size Area Rugs Circa 1880
Located in Dallas, TX
A Grandeur Beyond Compare: The Unmissable Persian Tabriz Masterpiece
Prepare to be captivated by this unparalleled Persian Tabriz area rug, an "Over Size" masterpiece that redefines ...
Category
20th Century Persian Tabriz Persian Rugs
Materials
Wool
Persian Circa 1880 Red Sultanabad Rug Carpet, 10'3 X 13'10
Located in New York, NY
10'3 x 13'10. Bold overall patterns were a specialty of the Manchester-based Ziegler Company in Sultanabad in the 1900 epoch. Although the patterns are clearly “oriental”, they do no...
Category
19th Century Persian Sultanabad Antique Persian Rugs
Materials
Wool
Zabihi Collection Gray Antique Persian Malayer Rug
Located in New York, NY
An early 20th Century Antique Persian Malayer Antique washed Rug in gray and blue
Details
rug no. j2555
size 10' 5" x 13' 3" (318 x 404 cm)
Category
20th Century Persian American Classical Persian Rugs
Materials
Wool
Persian Isfahan Circa 1880 - 70435
Located in Dallas, TX
Discover the elegance of Persian Isfahan featuring beautiful craftsmanship in Circa 1880. Designed with meticulous attention to detail, this exclusive design is perfect for enhancing...
Category
20th Century Asian Persian Rugs
Materials
Wool
Vintage Gabbeh Persian Rug, Cream and Brown with Leopard Pictorial - Rug & Kilim
Located in Long Island City, NY
This vintage 3x5 Persian Gabbeh rug is the latest grand entry to Rug & Kilim’s curation of rare tribal pieces. Hand-knotted in wool circa 1950-1960.
On the Design:
This vintage Ga...
Category
1950s Persian Tribal Vintage Persian Rugs
Materials
Wool
Persian Yazd Over Size Rug - Wool Blue Red Design - 97225
Located in Dallas, TX
Discover the elegance of Persian Yazd featuring Over Size Rug in Circa 1910. Designed with Wool and BlueRed, this exclusive design is perfect for enhancing your space.
Category
20th Century Iraqi Persian Rugs
Materials
Wool
Zabihi Collection Tribal Square Antique Persian Gabbeh Rug
Located in New York, NY
rare square shaped tribal Persian Gabbeh rug from the 2nd quarter of the 20th century. The signature reads "order by reza" and dated 1940 in farsi. It must have been custom made duri...
Category
20th Century Tribal Persian Rugs
Materials
Wool
Apadana's Modern Sultanabad Blue Wool Rug Handmade With Floral Design
Located in Norwalk, CT
Discover the elegance of this exquisite hand-knotted Sultanabad wool rug, featuring a calm light blue background enhanced by multicolored designs that adorn the entire piece. Enrich ...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Pakistani Sultanabad Persian Rugs
Materials
Wool
$7,950 Sale Price
25% Off
10'x12'3" Berry Red Vintage and Worn Persian Heriz Hand Knotted Pure Wool Rug
Located in Carlstadt, NJ
Berry Red, Vintage and Worn, Persian Heriz with Large Medallion Design, Shaved Down, Sides and Ends Professionally Secured, Clean, Hand Knotted, 100% Wool, Oriental Rug
Primary mater...
Category
1960s Persian Heriz Serapi Vintage Persian Rugs
Materials
Wool
$1,748 Sale Price
25% Off
Rust Antique Persian Mahal Room Size Wool Rug with Allover Design
Located in Norwalk, CT
Discover the exquisite charm of this antique Mahal hand-knotted wool rug. Its captivating rust field features an intricate all-over pattern, elegantly enhanced by blue, brown, and ta...
Category
20th Century Persian Islamic Persian Rugs
Materials
Wool
Tibetan Tiger Rug Wool and Silk 3x6 ft by Djoharian Collection Antique Design
Located in Lohr, Bavaria, DE
A Tibetan Tiger rug, hand knotted in Nepal, 2/3 silk and 1/3 wool pile.
This traditional Tiger rug design is typically found on antique rugs called Khaden. It describes a small size...
Category
2010s Nepalese Art Deco Persian Rugs
Materials
Wool, Silk
$2,092 Sale Price / item
20% Off
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.
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.
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