Turn-of-the-Century Yalameh Runner
Located in Chicago, IL
An amazing, circa 1900, early 20th century Persian Yalameh runner with nine geometric woven diamond medallions amidst a field of woven geometric flowers and goats on an indigo backgr...
Wool
Antique Floral Design Runner - Early 20th Century
Located in Sultanahmet, 34
The design is centered around a deep charcoal-black field, creating a dramatic ground against which the richly colored floral motifs are particularly vivid. The field features a con...
Wool
Unusual NW Hallway Runner, Antique Collectible
Located in WYNNUM, QLD
This NW , or northwest piece is so named as a distinct variety of carpets and a general style, from NW Persia, north of Tabriz, the work of various small village and tribal groups ac...
Wool
Early 20th Century Qazvin Kilim Runner
Located in Chicago, IL
An early 20th century, circa 1920, Persian Qazvin Kilim runner with intricately woven multicolored pattern surrounded by multiple complementary borders.
Wool
Early 20th Century Harsin Kilim Runner
Located in Chicago, IL
An early 20th century Persian, Harsin Kilim runner with a wonderful, all-over, multicolored diamond pattern surrounded by multiple contrasting geometric borders.
Wool
Beautiful Mid-20th Century Azari Runner
Located in Chicago, IL
A wonderful Mid-20th century Persian Azari runner with five multicolored medallions amidst an intensely woven field of stylized flowers, with an unusual outlining border composed of ...
Wool
Early 20th Century Qazvin Kilim Runner
Located in Chicago, IL
An early 20th century Persian Qazvin Kilim runner with all-over tree-of-life pattern surrounded by a complementary geometric border.
Wool
Antique 19th Century Floral Design Runner
Located in Sultanahmet, 34
The long central field is dominated by a rhythmic succession of interconnected hexagonal medallions, each featuring a distinct internal floral motif. The rich terracotta and madder r...
Wool
Early 20th Century Zarand Kilim Runner
Located in Chicago, IL
An early 20th century Persian Zarand Kilim runner with alternating zigzag and striped pattern surrounded by a contrasting geometric border.
Wool
Early 20th Century Qazvin Kilim Runner
Located in Chicago, IL
An early 20th century Persian Qazvin Kilim runner with all-over tree-of-life pattern, surrounded by multiple complementary floral and geometric borders.
Wool
Early 20th Century Qazvin Kilim Runner
Located in Chicago, IL
A wonderful early 20th century Persian Qazvin Kilim runner with an intricately woven multicolored floral pattern on a brown ground, surrounded by a complementary geometric border.
Wool
Antique Heriz Runner 3.62m x 0.95m
Located in St. Albans, GB
A fabulous antique Heriz runner, woven in the first quarter of the C20th. The design features a series of geometrical medallions on a terracotta field surrounded by an ivory and came...
Wool
Early 20th Century Qazvin Kilim Runner
Located in Chicago, IL
An early 20th century Persian Qazvin Kilim runner with all-over tree-of-life pattern, woven in natural un-dyed wool, with a complementary geometric border.
Wool
Antique Hamadan Runner 4.04m x 0.84m
Located in St. Albans, GB
A beautiful antique runner, woven in one of the many villages surrounding Hamadan circa 1920. The runner features a geometrical design on a rich terracotta field surrounded by a deep...
Wool
Late 19th Century Antique Floral Design Runner
Located in Sultanahmet, 34
This structural balance between the prominent red field complete with its structured rows of repeating elements, surrounding wide indigo-blue floral borders, and impressive monumenta...
Wool
Early 20th Century Harseen Kilim Runner
Located in Chicago, IL
An early 20th century Persin Hersari Kilim runner with a beautiful multicolored diamond field, surrounded by a complementary multicolored geometric border.
Wool
Antique Floral Design Runner - Late 19th Century
Located in Sultanahmet, 34
this rare early 20th century floral design runner highlights a powerful and rhythmic composition featuring a magnificent vertical sequence of monumental floral roundoids anchoring an...
Wool
Malayer Antique Runner - 3'5" x 13'1"
Located in New York, NY
Introducing the Malayer Floral Tapestry Runner – a captivating rug that effortlessly weaves together tradition and vibrancy, creating a stunning visual narrative for your space. Agai...
Wool, Cotton
$1,200Sale Price|20% Off
Tabriz Design Runner 2’3” x 12’0"
Located in New York, NY
Tabriz Design Runner 2’3” x 12’0". The enormous output of carpets and scatters in virtually every style: medallion, centralized, directional or allover, trein a variety of densities ...
Wool, Cotton
Indian Tabriz Runner 3'2'' x 11'11''
Located in New York, NY
Indian Tabriz Runner 3'2'' x 11'11''. The straw ecru field spaciously displays an open four curvy stem palmette, rosette and leaf medallion with branching palmettes above and below, ...
Wool, Cotton
Zabihi Collection Narrow Antique Kashan Runner
Located in New York, NY
An early 20th Century traditional narrow Kashan runner Measures: 2'2'' x 8'
Wool
Beautiful Antique North Western Runner
Located in Saint Ouen, FR
Very beautiful long tribal corridor carpet from the 19th century, with decorative designs by Botteh, and pretty natural colors, entirely hand-knotted in wool velvet on wool foundation.
Wool
Wonderful Early 20th Century Qazvin Runner
Located in Chicago, IL
An early 20th century Persian Qazvin Kilim runner with a beautiful all-over multicolored stylized tree-of-life pattern on a black background.
Wool
Early 20th Century Bessarabian Kilim Runner
Located in Chicago, IL
A wonderful early 20th century Turkish Bessarabian Kilim runner with twelve stylized abstract flowers woven in bright crimson, gold, and pale lavender, against a black ground with ad...
Wool
Amazing Early 20th Century Konya Runner
Located in Chicago, IL
An amazing early 20th century Turkish Konya runner with three large indigo diamond medallions abasing a bold crimson background, and surrounded by a wide border containing multiple f...
Wool
Antique Floral Design Runner - Late 19th Century
Located in Sultanahmet, 34
The complex design elements are masterfully balanced by a sophisticated and complex palette of organic vegetable dyes, featuring soft rose accents, deep sky blue highlights, and subt...
Wool
Antique Floral Design Runner - Early 20th Century
Located in Sultanahmet, 34
The complex floral network is brought to life by a masterfully balanced palette of organic vegetable dyes, featuring vibrant shades of madder red, rose, soft sky blue, and warm ochre...
Wool
$1,960Sale Price|20% Off
Persian Oval Tabriz Rug
Located in San Diego, CA
This authentic Persian handmade runner has wool and silk pile with cotton foundation.
Wool, Cotton, Silk
Antique Floral Design Runner - Late 19th Century
Located in Sultanahmet, 34
This rare late 19th century Antique floral design runner highlights a powerful and rhythmic composition featuring a magnificent centrally positioned series of repeating geometricized...
Wool
Antique Late 19th Century Floral Design Runner
Located in Sultanahmet, 34
This rare late 19th century Antique rug highlights a powerful and rhythmic floral composition featuring a sophisticated all-over "Herati" or "Mahi" pattern of stylized rosettes and s...
Wool
Antique Late 19th Century Geometric Design Runner
Located in Sultanahmet, 34
These medallions are richly decorated with stylized floral and symbolic motifs, reflecting the deep rooted nomadic traditions of the region. Angular lines, hooked elements, and abstr...
Wool
Bold Early 20th Century Zarand Kilim Runner
Located in Chicago, IL
A wonderful early 20th century Persian Zarand Kilim runner with a bold pattern of alternating crimson, pale indigo, black and gold zigzag, and floral patterned stripes.
Wool
Kareje Vintage Runner - 2'1" x 6'4"
Located in New York, NY
Introducing the Kareje Runner, a captivating masterpiece that effortlessly blends traditional elegance with a touch of unconventional charm. This handmade rug boasts a faded red/rust...
Wool, Cotton
Sarab Antique Runner - 3'2" x 10'3"
Located in New York, NY
Immerse yourself in the understated yet captivating beauty of our Sarab runner, a true testament to the artistry of handwoven rugs. With a calming beige background, this rug exudes a...
Wool, Cotton
Antique Tabriz Style Runner with Subtle Allover Design
Located in New York, NY
This exceptionally long antique Persian Tabriz runner is distinguished by its elegant proportions and understated, highly decorative presence.
Wool
Wonderful Early 20th Century Shahsavan Kilim Runner
Located in Chicago, IL
A wonderful early 20th century Persian Shahsavan Kilim runner with an incredible field of diamonds, woven with multicolored stripes.
Wool
Beautiful Early 20th Century Shahsavan Kilim Runner
Located in Chicago, IL
An early 20th century Persian Shahsavan Kilim runner with five central diamond medallions amidst a wonderful field of natural un-dyed wool with a wonderful abrash pattern of brown wo...
Wool
Antique Floral Design Runner - Early 20th Century
Located in Sultanahmet, 34
this rare early 20th century Antique regional workshop runner highlights a powerful and rhythmic composition featuring an incredibly dense, repeating floral design grid anchoring an ...
Wool
Amazing Early 20th Century Shirvan Runner
Located in Chicago, IL
An amazing early 20th century Azerbaijani Shirvan runner with several stylized flower medallions woven in crimson, white, and indigo, on an abrash indigo background amidst a field of...
Wool
Antique Late 19th Century Floral Design Runner
Located in Sultanahmet, 34
This rare late 19th century Antique runner rug highlights a powerful and rhythmic curvilinear composition featuring a repeating vertical sequence of multi-layered floral medallions a...
Wool
Antique Late 19th Century Floral Design Runner
Located in Sultanahmet, 34
This rare late 19th century Antique rug highlights a powerful and rhythmic geometric composition featuring a vertical sequence of monumental diamond medallions anchored within a lumi...
Wool
$6,512Sale Price|20% Off
Vintage Bulgarian Tabriz Design Rug Runner
Located in Katonah, NY
:: Allover covered Herati main field wrapped by a serrated leaf meandering vine inner and outer border with Samovar stylized main border design elements. Colors and shades include: R...
Wool, Cotton
Antique Late 19th Century Geometric Design Runner
Located in Sultanahmet, 34
This rare late 19th century Antique runner highlights a powerful and rhythmic geometric composition featuring a vertical sequence of diamond medallions nested within an elongated, in...
Wool
Antique Late 19th Century Geometric Design Runner
Located in Sultanahmet, 34
This rare late 19th century Antique runner highlights a powerful and rhythmic geometric composition featuring a vertical sequence of multi colored diamond medallions beautifully inte...
Wool
Antique Late 19th Century Geometric Design Runner
Located in Sultanahmet, 34
This rare late 19th century Antique runner highlights a powerful and rhythmic geometric composition featuring a dense all over diagonal lattice grid of multi colored diamond amulets ...
Wool
Wonderful Early 20th Century Qazvin Kilim Runner
Located in Chicago, IL
A wonderful early 20th century Persian Qazvin Kilim runner with a masterfully woven pattern of stylized tree-of-life patterns woven in brown, gold and pale red vegetable dyed wool.
Wool
Early 20th Century Persian Serab Rug
Located in Chicago, IL
An exquisite early 20th century Persian Serab runner with a camel wool field. The ground features a repeating sequence of diamond-shaped medallions connected by a central axis.
Wool
Wonderful Early 20th Century Karabakh Runner
Located in Chicago, IL
A wonderful early 20th century Karabakh runner with an all-over tree-of-life floral pattern woven in pink, gold, green, and pale indigo on a dark fuchsia background. The border is be...
Wool
Early 20th Century Persian Lilihan Rug
Located in Chicago, IL
A wonderful 1920s Persian Lilihan runner rug with a deep indigo field featuring a vertical succession of large floral motifs.
Wool
Beautiful Early 20th Century Shahsavan Kilim Runner
Located in Chicago, IL
An incredible early 20th century Persian Shahsavan Kilim runner with multiple crimson, indigo and gold diamond shaped medallions running down the center.
Wool
Early 20th Century Karabagh Pictorial Floral Design Runner
Located in Los Angeles, US
Dating from approximately the early 20th century, this antique Karabagh runner rug is distinguished by a highly imaginative allover design built around oversized stylized floral and ...
Wool
Vintage hand-knotted Bokhara Runner Rug, Afghanistan 1960s
Located in Beograd, RS
In this listing you will find a gorgeous vintage Bokhara runner rug. The rug features the characteristic gul (Persian for flower) motif, also known as the "elephant's foot" design, w...
Wool
Bobyrug’s Pretty Antique North Western Runner
Located in Saint Ouen, FR
Beautiful late 19th century tribal kurdish runner with beautiful geometrical design and nice natural colors, entirely hand knotted with wool velvet on cotton foundation. ✨✨✨ "Experi...
Wool, Cotton
Bobyrug’s Nice Vintage Tribal Kurdish Runner
Located in Saint Ouen, FR
"Discover the timeless elegance of our exquisite midcentury runner featuring a captivating blend of geometrical and tribal design. Hand-knotted with care, this masterpiece boasts a v...
Wool, Cotton
Antique Floral Design Runner - Late 19th Century
Located in Sultanahmet, 34
The central field is framed by a sophisticated border system that provides a robust contrast to the delicate interior lattice. The main border, set against a vibrant terracotta red g...
Wool
Antique Late 19th Century Geometric Design Runner
Located in Sultanahmet, 34
Surrounding the central field is a lively border system featuring stylized geometric motifs, including hooked forms, angular leaves, and symbolic tribal elements. The reciprocal bord...
Wool
Antique Late 19th Century Floral Design Runner
Located in Sultanahmet, 34
The color palette is masterfully balanced, featuring a primary cream ground that serves as a serene canvas for the vibrant shifts of madder red, sapphire blue, and soft ochre. These ...
Wool
Antique Afshar Runner, Late 19th Century, 3'5" × 12'2"
Located in Dublin, NH
Antique Tribal Persian Afshar Runner, Late 19th Century, 3'5" × 12'2" Additional Information: Dimensions: 3'5" W × 12'2" L Origin: Persia Period: Late 19th Century Condition: Excell...
Wool
Early 20th Century Qazvin Kilim Runner Rug
Located in Chicago, IL
An early 20th century Persian Qazvin Kilim runner with all-over tree-of-life pattern on a natural, un-dyed, background, surrounded by multiple complementary geometric borders.
Wool
Early 20th Century Perisan Saveh Kilim Runner
Located in Chicago, IL
An early 20th century, circa 1940, Persian Saveh runner with brilliant diamond pattern of alternating multicolored geometric patterns, surrounded by a contrasting geometric border.
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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