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Wonderful Early 20th Century Lavar Kirman Prayer Rug
Wonderful Early 20th Century Lavar Kirman Prayer Rug

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

Category

Vintage 1930s Persian Kirman Persian Rugs

Materials

Wool

Incredible 19th Century Silk Ghashghaei Prayer Rug
Incredible 19th Century Silk Ghashghaei Prayer Rug

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

Category

Antique 1890s Asian Sarouk Farahan Persian Rugs

Materials

Silk

19th Century Haji Jalili Tabriz Pictorial Prayer Rug
19th Century Haji Jalili Tabriz Pictorial Prayer Rug

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

Category

Antique 1870s Asian Tabriz Persian Rugs

Materials

Wool

Antique Early 20th Century Persian Isfahan Prayer Rug
Antique Early 20th Century Persian Isfahan Prayer Rug

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

Category

Early 20th Century Persian Islamic Persian Rugs

Materials

Wool, Cotton

Zabihi Collection Persian Pictorial Doroksh Prayer Rug
Zabihi Collection Persian Pictorial Doroksh Prayer Rug

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

Category

20th Century Persian Tabriz Persian Rugs

Materials

Wool

Rare Early 20th Century Persian Ganjeh Prayer Rug
Rare Early 20th Century Persian Ganjeh Prayer Rug

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

Category

Antique Early 1900s Persian Tribal Persian Rugs

Materials

Wool

Phenomenal 19th Century Malayer Shirvan Prayer Rug
Phenomenal 19th Century Malayer Shirvan Prayer Rug

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

Category

Antique 1880s Asian Malayer Persian Rugs

Materials

Wool

Paradise Prayer Rug, Silk, End of the 20th Century
Paradise Prayer Rug, Silk, End of the 20th Century

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

Category

20th Century Unknown Persian Rugs

Materials

Silk

Vintage hand-knotted Persian Baluch Prayer Rug, Afghanistan 1940s
Vintage hand-knotted Persian Baluch Prayer Rug, Afghanistan 1940s

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

Category

Vintage 1940s Afghan Tribal Persian Rugs

Materials

Wool

Vintage Anatolian Prayer rug in purple hand-knotted wool
Vintage Anatolian Prayer rug in purple hand-knotted 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

Category

Vintage 1950s Turkish Tribal Persian Rugs

Materials

Wool

Vintage Persian Isfahan Prayer Rug, Islamic Art Wall Hanging Tapestry
Vintage Persian Isfahan Prayer Rug, Islamic Art Wall Hanging Tapestry

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

Category

Late 20th Century Persian Islamic Persian Rugs

Materials

Wool, Silk

Antique Persian Kashan Vase Prayer Rug with Art Nouveau Style
Antique Persian Kashan Vase Prayer Rug with Art Nouveau Style

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

Category

Early 20th Century Persian Kashan Persian Rugs

Materials

Wool

Antique Silk Tabriz Prayer Rug, Northwest Persia.
Antique Silk Tabriz Prayer Rug, Northwest Persia.

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

Category

Antique 1890s Persian Tabriz Persian Rugs

Materials

Silk

Antique Turkish Prayer Rug in Red, Gold, and Ivory, c. 1900
Antique Turkish Prayer Rug in Red, Gold, and Ivory, c. 1900

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

Category

Antique 19th Century Turkish Turkish Rugs

Materials

Wool

Vintage Kurdish Prayer Rug, Camelhair Wool, NW Persia, 1920s
Vintage Kurdish Prayer Rug, Camelhair Wool, NW Persia, 1920s

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

Category

Early 20th Century Persian Persian Rugs

Materials

Wool

Vintage Anatolian Prayer rug in purple and gray hand-knotted wool
Vintage Anatolian Prayer rug in purple and gray hand-knotted 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

Category

Vintage 1950s Turkish Tribal Persian Rugs

Materials

Wool

Vintage Persian Semnan Prayer Rug with Garden View
Vintage Persian Semnan Prayer Rug with Garden View

Vintage Persian Semnan Prayer Rug with Garden View

$960Sale Price|20% Off

W 51 in L 79 in

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

Category

Mid-20th Century Persian Islamic Persian Rugs

Materials

Wool

Antique Qashqai Prayer Rug, Handwoven Wool, Iran, Circa 1910
Antique Qashqai Prayer Rug, Handwoven Wool, Iran, Circa 1910

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

Category

Early 20th Century Persian Persian Rugs

Materials

Wool

Bobyrug’s Wonderful Rare Antique Silk Tabriz Prayer Rug
Bobyrug’s Wonderful Rare Antique Silk Tabriz Prayer Rug

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

Category

Antique Late 19th Century Asian Tabriz Persian Rugs

Materials

Cotton, Silk

Ararat Rugs Safavid Kirman Prayer Rug Kerman Vase Bird Revival Rug Natural Dyed
Ararat Rugs Safavid Kirman Prayer Rug Kerman Vase Bird Revival Rug Natural Dyed

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

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Turkish Revival Persian Rugs

Materials

Wool, Natural Fiber, Organic Material

Ararat Rugs Safavid Kirman Prayer Rug Kerman Vase Bird Revival Rug Natural Dyed
Ararat Rugs Safavid Kirman Prayer Rug Kerman Vase Bird Revival Rug Natural Dyed

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

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Turkish Revival Persian Rugs

Materials

Wool, Natural Fiber, Organic Material

Antique Persian Silk Kashan Prayer Rug with Empire Regency Style
Antique Persian Silk Kashan Prayer Rug with Empire Regency Style

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

Category

Early 20th Century Persian Rococo Persian Rugs

Materials

Silk

Vintage Persian Baluch Prayer Rug, natural dyed wool, Afghanistan 1940s
Vintage Persian Baluch Prayer Rug, natural dyed wool, Afghanistan 1940s

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

Category

Vintage 1940s Afghan Tribal Persian Rugs

Materials

Wool

The Sacred Garden: Late 19th Century Caucasian Shirvan Prayer Rug of Devotion
The Sacred Garden: Late 19th Century Caucasian Shirvan Prayer Rug of Devotion

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

Category

Antique Late 19th Century Persian Islamic Persian Rugs

Materials

Wool

Antique Keshan Silk Prayer Rug - Late 19th Century
Antique Keshan Silk Prayer Rug - Late 19th Century

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

Category

Antique Late 19th Century Persian Persian Rugs

Materials

Silk

Handmade Antique Persian Style Isfahan Prayer Rug 4.6' x 6.8', 1900s - 1D85
Handmade Antique Persian Style Isfahan Prayer Rug 4.6' x 6.8', 1900s - 1D85

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

Category

Antique 1880s Persian Rugs

Materials

Silk

Early 20th Century Lavar Kirman Prayer Rug
Early 20th Century Lavar Kirman Prayer Rug

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

Category

Antique Early 1900s Persian Kirman Persian Rugs

Materials

Wool

Antique Bandirma Prayer Rug Pandirma Turkish Carpet
Antique Bandirma Prayer Rug Pandirma Turkish Carpet

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

Category

Early 20th Century Turkish Turkish Rugs

Materials

Wool

Zabihi Collection Hadji Jalili Tabriz Animal Pictorial Prayer Rug
Zabihi Collection Hadji Jalili Tabriz Animal Pictorial Prayer Rug

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

Category

Antique 19th Century Persian Tabriz Persian Rugs

Materials

Wool, Cotton

Zabihi Collection Silk Warp Green Persian Isfahan Prayer Rug
Zabihi Collection Silk Warp Green Persian Isfahan Prayer Rug

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

Category

Mid-20th Century Persian Islamic Persian Rugs

Materials

Wool

Zabihi Collection Persian Tabriz Pictorial Prayer Rug, early 20th Century
Zabihi Collection Persian Tabriz Pictorial Prayer Rug, early 20th Century

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

Category

20th Century Persian Folk Art Persian Rugs

Materials

Wool

Handmade Vintage Persian Isfahan Prayer Rug 3.5' x 5.7' 1970s - 1D166
Handmade Vintage Persian Isfahan Prayer Rug 3.5' x 5.7' 1970s - 1D166

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

Category

Vintage 1980s Persian Rugs

Materials

Silk, Wool

Handmade Vintage Persian Isfahan Prayer Rug 3.5' x 5.8' 1970s - 1D144
Handmade Vintage Persian Isfahan Prayer Rug 3.5' x 5.8' 1970s - 1D144

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

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Vintage 1970s Persian Rugs

Materials

Silk, Wool

Handmade Vintage Persian Style Qum Prayer Rug 3.4' x 5.4', 1970s - 1D49
Handmade Vintage Persian Style Qum Prayer Rug 3.4' x 5.4', 1970s - 1D49

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

Category

Vintage 1970s Persian Rugs

Materials

Wool

Vintage Indo Persian Rug 153 x 94 c Pink, Black, Blue C.1970
Vintage Indo Persian Rug 153 x 94 c Pink, Black, Blue C.1970

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

Category

Mid-20th Century Indian Persian Rugs

Materials

Wool

Vintage Persian Jajim Wool Rug 3'7''x5'5''
Vintage Persian Jajim Wool Rug 3'7''x5'5''

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

Category

Early 20th Century Persian Folk Art Persian Rugs

Materials

Wool

Antique Baluch Tribal Area Rug, Ivory Background, Prayer Design
Antique Baluch Tribal Area Rug, Ivory Background, Prayer Design

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

Category

Early 20th Century Afghan Persian Rugs

Materials

Wool

Botanical Persian Pictorial Rug
Botanical Persian Pictorial Rug

Botanical Persian Pictorial Rug

$15,000

W 66 in L 98 in

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

Category

Early 20th Century Persian Folk Art Persian Rugs

Materials

Wool

Kayseri Style Prayer Saph Rug, Mid-20th Century, Pakistan
Kayseri Style Prayer Saph Rug, Mid-20th Century, Pakistan

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

Category

Mid-20th Century Pakistani Kilim Central Asian Rugs

Materials

Wool

Handmade Vintage Turkish Hereke Silk Rug 2.2' x 3.3', 1970s - 1N53
Handmade Vintage Turkish Hereke Silk Rug 2.2' x 3.3', 1970s - 1N53

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

Category

Vintage 1970s Persian Rugs

Materials

Silk

Mid-20th Century Persian Shiraz Accent Rug
Mid-20th Century Persian Shiraz Accent Rug

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

Category

Mid-20th Century Persian Tribal Persian Rugs

Materials

Wool

Rug & Kilim’s Contemporary Felted Persian Rug in Beige-Brown Geometric Pattern
Rug & Kilim’s Contemporary Felted Persian Rug in Beige-Brown Geometric Pattern

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

Category

2010s Persian Modern Persian Rugs

Materials

Wool

Rug & Kilim’s Contemporary Felted Persian Rug in Beige-Brown Geometric Pattern
Rug & Kilim’s Contemporary Felted Persian Rug in Beige-Brown Geometric Pattern

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

Category

2010s Persian Modern Persian Rugs

Materials

Wool

Anatolian Turkish Rug
Anatolian Turkish Rug

Anatolian Turkish Rug

$2,450

W 50 in L 74 in

Anatolian Turkish Rug

Located in Chicago, IL

An Anatolian Turkish prayer rug with a fantastic stylized floral and geometric pattern woven in

Category

Late 20th Century Turkish Tribal Turkish Rugs

Materials

Wool

Early 20th Century Azerbaijani Kuba Rug
Early 20th Century Azerbaijani Kuba Rug

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

Category

Antique Early 1900s Azerbaijani Tribal Persian Rugs

Materials

Wool

Vintage Qum Rug 7'2'' x 10'5''
Vintage Qum Rug 7'2'' x 10'5''

Vintage Qum Rug 7'2'' x 10'5''

$12,500

W 7.2 in L 10.5 in

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. 

Category

Early 20th Century Persian Persian Rugs

Materials

Wool, Cotton

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Prayer Rugs For Sale on 1stDibs

Find a variety of prayer rugs available on 1stDibs. Frequently made of fabric, wool and silk, all prayer rugs available were constructed with great care. There are 440 antique and vintage prayer rugs for sale at 1stDibs, while we also have 14 modern editions to choose from as well. Prayer rugs have been produced for many years, with earlier versions available from the 18th Century and newer variations made as recently as the 21st Century. Prayer rugs are generally popular furniture pieces, but modern, folk art and Rococo styles are often sought at 1stDibs. Not every interior allows for large prayer rugs, so small prayer rugs measuring 2.1 inches across are available at 1stDibs. Many prayer rugs are appealing in their simplicity, but Rug & Kilim, Ararat Rugs and Hadji Jalili produced popular prayer rugs that are worth a look.

How Much are Prayer Rugs?

Prices for prayer rugs start at $235 and top out at $168,000 with the average selling for $4,980.

Finding the Right Persian Rugs for You

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.