Wonderful Early 20th Century Lavar Kirman Prayer Rug
Located in Chicago, IL
A beautiful early 20th century Persian Lavar Kirman prayer rug with a wonderful densely woven tree
Vintage 1930s Persian Kirman Persian Rugs
Wool
Wonderful Early 20th Century Lavar Kirman Prayer Rug
Located in Chicago, IL
A beautiful early 20th century Persian Lavar Kirman prayer rug with a wonderful densely woven tree
Wool
Incredible 19th Century Silk Ghashghaei Prayer Rug
Located in Chicago, IL
An incredible 19th century silk Persian Ghashghaei prayer rug with a special pattern including an
Silk
19th Century Haji Jalili Tabriz Pictorial Prayer Rug
Located in Chicago, IL
An amazing 19th century Persian Haji Jalili Tabriz pictorial prayer rug depicting a beautifully
Wool
Antique Early 20th Century Persian Isfahan Prayer Rug
Located in Closter, NJ
and lay relatively dormant until the early 20th century. Prayer rugs have directional patterns that
Wool, Cotton
Zabihi Collection Persian Pictorial Doroksh Prayer Rug
Located in New York, NY
Fascinating antique Persian Doroksh animal pictorial prayer rug. 4'3'' x 6'1'' Since the mid-19th
Wool
Rare Early 20th Century Persian Ganjeh Prayer Rug
Located in Chicago, IL
A gorgeous and rare early 20th century Persian Ganjeh prayer rug with the most beautiful stylized
Wool
Phenomenal 19th Century Malayer Shirvan Prayer Rug
Located in Chicago, IL
A phenomenal 19th century Persian Malayer Shirvan prayer rug with an exquisite bold pattern woven
Wool
Paradise Prayer Rug, Silk, End of the 20th Century
Located in Berlin, DE
Paradise prayer rug, silk, end of the 20th century. Silk on silk. Brightly colored mirror with
Silk
Vintage hand-knotted Persian Baluch Prayer Rug, Afghanistan 1940s
Located in Beograd, RS
In this listing you will find a vintage, hand-knotted Persian Baluch Prayer rug. It primarily
Wool
Vintage Anatolian Prayer rug in purple hand-knotted wool
Located in Beograd, RS
In this listing you will find a beautiful vintage hand-woven prayer rug, done by Anatolian tribes
Wool
$2,000Sale Price|20% Off
W 42 in L 64 in
Vintage Persian Isfahan Prayer Rug, Islamic Art Wall Hanging Tapestry
Located in Dallas, TX
76933 Vintage Persian Isfahan Prayer Rug, Islamic Art Wall Hanging Tapestry. This finely crafted
Wool, Silk
Antique Persian Kashan Vase Prayer Rug with Art Nouveau Style
Located in Dallas, TX
77549, antique Persian Kashan vase prayer rug with Art Nouveau style. Give the look of woven
Wool
Antique Silk Tabriz Prayer Rug, Northwest Persia.
Located in Point Richmond, CA
Antique Silk Tabriz Prayer Rug, Northwest Persia. A high quality pictorial and directional design
Silk
Antique Turkish Prayer Rug in Red, Gold, and Ivory, c. 1900
Located in San Francisco, CA
Antique Turkish Prayer Rug in Red, Gold, and Ivory, c. 1900 Additional Information: Dimensions
Wool
Vintage Kurdish Prayer Rug, Camelhair Wool, NW Persia, 1920s
Located in Barrington, IL
This vintage Kurdish tribal area rug features a classic Prayer rug composition, woven in the early
Wool
$409Sale Price|30% Off
W 36 in L 57 in
Vintage Pakistani Balouch Hand Knotted Wool Blue Geometric Prayer Rug Area Mat
Located in Dayton, OH
A lovely hand knotted Pakistani Balouch wool prayer rug, circa 1980s. Features a blue and black
Wool
Vintage Fine Persian Qum Prayer Rug With Soft Red Field in Mihrab Design
Located in Atlanta, GA
Vintage Persian Qum prayer rug with red field and tribal motif design, rug ke-307, country of
Wool
$1,192
W 35.44 in L 59.06 in
Vintage Persian Baluch prayer rug in natural dyed wool, Afghanistan 1950s
Located in Beograd, RS
In this listing you will find a stunning vintage hand-knotted Baluch prayer rug. It is
Wool
Vintage Anatolian Prayer rug in purple and gray hand-knotted wool
Located in Beograd, RS
In this listing you will find a beautiful vintage hand-woven prayer rug, done by Anatolian tribes
Wool
Vintage Persian Semnan Prayer Rug with Garden View
Located in Dallas, TX
prayer rug features an ornate vase (flower pot) overflowing with florals sits upon a large stone plinth
Wool
Antique Qashqai Prayer Rug, Handwoven Wool, Iran, Circa 1910
Located in West Hollywood, CA
This antique, circa 1910, Qashqai prayer rug has a field with a golden-yellow field containing a
Wool
$894
W 35.44 in L 63 in
Vintage Baluch prayer rug, hand-knotted in natural dyed wool, Afghanistan 1960s
Located in Beograd, RS
In this listing you will find a charming Baluch Prayer Rug done in natural dyed wool characterized
Wool
Bobyrug’s Wonderful Rare Antique Silk Tabriz Prayer Rug
Located in Saint Ouen, FR
Very beautiful and fine late 19th century silk prayer rug, with a beautiful mihrab design and
Cotton, Silk
$5,300
W 44.49 in L 74.41 in
Ararat Rugs Safavid Kirman Prayer Rug Kerman Vase Bird Revival Rug Natural Dyed
By Ararat Rugs
Located in Tokyo, JP
Persian Kerman Prayer Rug – Vase, Garden and Bird Motifs, 19th Century Inspiration Origin and
Wool, Natural Fiber, Organic Material
$5,400
W 44.89 in L 74.81 in
Ararat Rugs Safavid Kirman Prayer Rug Kerman Vase Bird Revival Rug Natural Dyed
By Ararat Rugs
Located in Tokyo, JP
Persian Kerman Prayer Rug – Vase, Garden and Bird Motifs, 19th Century Inspiration Origin and
Wool, Natural Fiber, Organic Material
Antique Persian Silk Kashan Prayer Rug with Empire Regency Style
Located in Dallas, TX
77269 Antique Persian Silk Kashan Prayer Rug, 04'04 x 06'08. Behold, a vision of paradise! Feast
Silk
$980
W 35.44 in L 44.1 in
Vintage Baluch Prayer Rug - 20th Century Baluch Rug, Antique Rug, Vintage Rug
Located in Sultanahmet, 34
Vintage Baluch Prayer Rug 20th Century Baluch Rug 90x112cm 2,95x3,67 Ft The colors used in these
Wool
Vintage Persian Baluch Prayer Rug, natural dyed wool, Afghanistan 1940s
Located in Beograd, RS
In this listing you will find a charming vintage Baluch prayer rug. Baluch rugs are known for their
Wool
The Sacred Garden: Late 19th Century Caucasian Shirvan Prayer Rug of Devotion
Located in Dallas, TX
79325 Late 19th Century Antique Caucasian Shirvan Prayer Rug, 02'10 x 04'09. This exquisite hand
Wool
Antique Keshan Silk Prayer Rug - Late 19th Century
Located in Sultanahmet, 34
This rare late 19th century Keshan silk prayer rug highlights a powerful and rhythmic floral
Silk
$15,900
W 53.15 in L 77.96 in
Vintage Keshan Prayer Rug - Late of the 20th Century Keshan Rug, Handmade Rug
Located in Sultanahmet, 34
Sophisticated Elegance: 20th Century Vintage Keshan Prayer Rug If you want to add elegance and
Wool
$7,157Sale Price|20% Off
W 56.3 in L 82.29 in
Handmade Antique Persian Style Isfahan Prayer Rug 4.6' x 6.8', 1900s - 1D85
Located in Bordeaux, FR
Handmade Antique Persian Style Isfahan Prayer Rug 4.6’ x 6.8’, 1900s, Good Condition, Wool Bring
Silk
$1,192
W 35.44 in L 63 in
Vintage Baluchi Prayer rug, hand-knotted in natural dyed wool, Afghanistan 1970s
Located in Beograd, RS
In this listing you will find a charming vintage Baluchi prayer rug in vibrant colors. The rug
Wool
Early 20th Century Lavar Kirman Prayer Rug
Located in Chicago, IL
A fantastic early 20th century Persian Lavar Kirman prayer with a wonderful tree-of-life sprouting
Wool
Antique Bandirma Prayer Rug Pandirma Turkish Carpet
Located in Lohr, Bavaria, DE
Wonderful antique Turkish Bandirma / Panderma rug with classic prayer design. Very good condition
Wool
Zabihi Collection Hadji Jalili Tabriz Animal Pictorial Prayer Rug
By Hadji Jalili
Located in New York, NY
A remarkable late 19th-century pictorial tree of life Tabriz rug woven by Hadji Jalili workshop in
Wool, Cotton
Zabihi Collection Silk Warp Green Persian Isfahan Prayer Rug
Located in New York, NY
A mid-20th-century Persian Isfahan Prayer Carpet. The jade field with birds amongst a flowering
Wool
Antique Baluch Prayer Rug, Late 19th Century, 2'11" × 5'9"
Located in San Francisco, CA
Condition: Excellent Rug ID: 26561
Wool
Zabihi Collection Persian Tabriz Pictorial Prayer Rug, early 20th Century
Located in New York, NY
an early 20th century green and pink persian tabriz prayer animal design rug Details rug no. j1151
Wool
Antique Belouch Prayer Rug with Architectural Motifs in Indigo, Camel & Ivory
Located in New York, NY
This striking antique Belouch rug features a rare and highly evocative architectural prayer-niche
Wool
Handmade Vintage Persian Isfahan Prayer Rug 3.5' x 5.7' 1970s - 1D166
Located in Bordeaux, FR
This magnificent Persian Isfahan rug, crafted during the 1970s, is a testament to timeless Persian
Silk, Wool
Handmade Vintage Persian Isfahan Prayer Rug 3.5' x 5.8' 1970s - 1D144
Located in Bordeaux, FR
million knots per square meter, this rug is a masterpiece of precision and artistry. Features & Details
Silk, Wool
$1,574Sale Price|20% Off
W 40.95 in L 65.36 in
Handmade Vintage Persian Style Qum Prayer Rug 3.4' x 5.4', 1970s - 1D49
Located in Bordeaux, FR
rug measures 3.4’ x 5.4’ (104cm x 166cm), making it ideal for prayer or meditation. The rug is in good
Wool
$7,396
W 38.59 in L 57.88 in
Handmade Vintage Turkish Hereke Silk Prayer Rug 3.2' x 4.8', 1970s - 1D127
Located in Bordeaux, FR
This stunning vintage Hereke rug is a premium hand-knotted piece crafted from 100% pure silk
Silk
Vintage Indo Persian Rug 153 x 94 c Pink, Black, Blue C.1970
Located in London, GB
Vintage Indo Persian Mihrab Prayer Rug C.1970 Indian prayer rug of Persian design, the pink mihrab
Wool
Vintage Persian Jajim Wool Rug 3'7''x5'5''
By Amara Rugs
Located in Torrance, CA
This vibrant hand-knotted wool rug is a stunning example of tribal prayer rugs rooted in nomadic
Wool
Antique Baluch Tribal Area Rug, Ivory Background, Prayer Design
Located in Barrington, IL
age and use The Persian Knot Gallery, SKU: 1554 Baluch prayer rug, antique Baluch rug, ivory tribal
Wool
Botanical Persian Pictorial Rug
Located in New York, NY
An early 20th Century Persian Persian Bakhtiari Pictorial signed Prayer rug. Light enough to use as
Wool
$245Sale Price|30% Off
W 28.5 in L 48 in
Hand Woven Persian Kurdish Geometric Red & Blue Wool Area Rug Prayer Mat 3 x 4'
Located in Dayton, OH
A lovely vintage prayer rug or mat. Features a geometric design with reds and blues accented by
Wool
Kayseri Style Prayer Saph Rug, Mid-20th Century, Pakistan
Located in Ottawa, Ontario
Kayseri style Prayer Saph rug, mid-20th century, Pakistan Signed by the weaver and finely woven in
Wool
Handmade Vintage Turkish Hereke Silk Rug 2.2' x 3.3', 1970s - 1N53
Located in Bordeaux, FR
This exquisite handmade vintage Silk Turkish Hereke prayer rug from the 1970s is a timeless
Silk
Mid-20th Century Persian Shiraz Accent Rug
Located in New York, NY
subtribe of the Qashqai in southern Persia. It is a vertically doubled millefleurs prayer rug with side
Wool
Rug & Kilim’s Contemporary Felted Persian Rug in Beige-Brown Geometric Pattern
By Rug & Kilim
Located in Long Island City, NY
& Kilim. This particular reimagines the style of antique Turkmen tribal rugs—once used as prayer rugs—in
Wool
Rug & Kilim’s Contemporary Felted Persian Rug in Beige-Brown Geometric Pattern
By Rug & Kilim
Located in Long Island City, NY
& Kilim. This particular reimagines the style of antique Turkmen tribal rugs—once used as prayer rugs
Wool
Anatolian Turkish Rug
Located in Chicago, IL
An Anatolian Turkish prayer rug with a fantastic stylized floral and geometric pattern woven in
Wool
Early 20th Century Azerbaijani Kuba Rug
Located in Chicago, IL
A beautiful early 20th century Persian Kuba prayer rug with a central field covered in stylized
Wool
Vintage Qum Rug 7'2'' x 10'5''
Located in New York, NY
, Medallion, centralized, panel, allover, boteh and architectural patterns. A few prayer rugs.
Wool, Cotton
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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