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Vintage Baluch Tribal Area Rug in All Over Geometric Pattern
Vintage Baluch Tribal Area Rug in All Over Geometric Pattern

Vintage Baluch Tribal Area Rug in All Over Geometric Pattern

Located in Barrington, IL

A finely woven Baluch prayer rug from the Baluch tribes of western Afghanistan, showcasing

Category

Early 20th Century Afghan Persian Rugs

Materials

Wool

Zabihi Collection Antique Persian Qum Room Size Rug
Zabihi Collection Antique Persian Qum Room Size Rug

Zabihi Collection Antique Persian Qum Room Size Rug

$10,200Sale Price|20% Off

W 92 in L 137 in

Zabihi Collection Antique Persian Qum Room Size Rug

Located in New York, NY

producing prayer rugs with elegant tree of life designs, as well as compartment designs derived from

Category

20th Century Persian American Classical Persian Rugs

Materials

Wool

Vintage Persian Felted Rug in Brown with Geometric Pattern by Rug & Kilim
Vintage Persian Felted Rug in Brown with Geometric Pattern by Rug & Kilim

Vintage Persian Felted Rug in Brown with Geometric Pattern by Rug & Kilim

Located in Long Island City, NY

circa 1940-1950. Handmade in felted wool, Turkoman rugs like this were once used as prayer rugs, and

Category

Vintage 1940s Persian Tribal Persian Rugs

Materials

Wool

Vintage Persian Silk Qum Carpet
Vintage Persian Silk Qum Carpet

Vintage Persian Silk Qum Carpet

$5,880

W 42 in L 60 in

Vintage Persian Silk Qum Carpet

Located in Dallas, TX

78782 Vintage Persian Silk Qum Prayer Rug, 03'06 x 05'00. Persian silk Qum prayer rugs trace their

Category

Late 20th Century Persian Baroque Persian Rugs

Materials

Silk

Vintage Persian Felted Oval Rug in Beige with Geometric Pattern
Vintage Persian Felted Oval Rug in Beige with Geometric Pattern

Vintage Persian Felted Oval Rug in Beige with Geometric Pattern

Located in Long Island City, NY

circa 1940-1950. Handmade in felted wool, Turkoman rugs like this were once used as prayer rugs, and

Category

Vintage 1940s Persian Tribal Persian Rugs

Materials

Wool

Antique Persian Qashqai 4'2" x 6'0"
Antique Persian Qashqai 4'2" x 6'0"

Antique Persian Qashqai 4'2" x 6'0"

$2,500

W 48.24 in L 72 in

Antique Persian Qashqai 4'2" x 6'0"

Located in New York, NY

scatter formats. Geometric Gabbehs, lion rugs, adapted Persian curvilinear styles. Some well-woven prayer

Category

Early 20th Century Persian Persian Rugs

Materials

Wool, Cotton

Antique Persian Qashqai Mat 1’7” x 1’7”
Antique Persian Qashqai Mat 1’7” x 1’7”

Antique Persian Qashqai Mat 1’7” x 1’7”

$1,440Sale Price|20% Off

W 20.4 in L 20.4 in

Antique Persian Qashqai Mat 1’7” x 1’7”

Located in New York, NY

scatter formats. Geometric Gabbehs, lion rugs, adapted Persian curvilinear styles. Some well-woven prayer

Category

Antique Late 19th Century Persian Persian Rugs

Materials

Wool

Extremely Fine Double Saddle Bag attached Persian Qashqai 1'3'' x 2'8''
Extremely Fine Double Saddle Bag attached Persian Qashqai 1'3'' x 2'8''

Extremely Fine Double Saddle Bag attached Persian Qashqai 1'3'' x 2'8''

Located in New York, NY

styles. Some well-woven prayer rugs. All-wool constructions. Geometric kilims with crisp palettes. Finely

Category

Early 20th Century Persian Persian Rugs

Materials

Wool

Zabihi Collection Antique Persian Teheran Carpet
Zabihi Collection Antique Persian Teheran Carpet

Zabihi Collection Antique Persian Teheran Carpet

Located in New York, NY

motifs. There are Tehran prayer rugs as well.  

Category

Early 20th Century Persian Kashan Persian Rugs

Materials

Wool

Antique Chichi Rug, Late 19th Century
Antique Chichi Rug, Late 19th Century

Antique Chichi Rug, Late 19th Century

Located in Dublin, NH

vegetal Persian vine scroll types. This Chichi prayer rug draws a small field with a geometric ‘mihrab

Category

Antique Late 19th Century Caucasian Caucasian Rugs

Materials

Wool

Tabriz Design Runner 2’3” x 12’0"
Tabriz Design Runner 2’3” x 12’0"

Tabriz Design Runner 2’3” x 12’0"

$1,200Sale Price|20% Off

W 24.36 in L 144 in

Tabriz Design Runner 2’3” x 12’0"

Located in New York, NY

or local styles. Prayer rugs, pictorials and mansion-sized pieces. See also Hajji Jalilli Tabriz

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Azerbaijani Persian Rugs

Materials

Wool, Cotton

Zabihi Collection 19th Century Ivory Antique Persian Teheran Carpet
Zabihi Collection 19th Century Ivory Antique Persian Teheran Carpet

Zabihi Collection 19th Century Ivory Antique Persian Teheran Carpet

Located in New York, NY

medallion and all-over type and sometimes with pictorial motifs. There are Tehran prayer rugs as well.  

Category

Antique Late 19th Century Persian Kashan Persian Rugs

Materials

Wool

Antique Turkmen Ensi Rug, Early 20th Century
Antique Turkmen Ensi Rug, Early 20th Century

Antique Turkmen Ensi Rug, Early 20th Century

Located in Dublin, NH

sometimes wrongly attributed as prayer rugs. This ensi, while still antique, represents a later phase of

Category

Early 20th Century Persian Persian Rugs

Materials

Wool

Zabihi Collection Antique Persian Teheran Carpet
Zabihi Collection Antique Persian Teheran Carpet

Zabihi Collection Antique Persian Teheran Carpet

Located in New York, NY

medallion and all-over type and sometimes with pictorial motifs. There are Tehran prayer rugs as well.  

Category

Early 20th Century Persian Kashan Persian Rugs

Materials

Wool

Antique Qashkai Runner 3'9'' x 11'8''
Antique Qashkai Runner 3'9'' x 11'8''

Antique Qashkai Runner 3'9'' x 11'8''

$4,600Sale Price|43% Off

W 45 in L 140 in

Antique Qashkai Runner 3'9'' x 11'8''

Located in New York, NY

carpets, prayer rugs, severely geometric Gabbehs and outstanding flatwoven kilims. Yellow vê camel border

Category

Antique Early 1900s Persian Persian Rugs

Materials

Wool

Galerie Shabab Collection Early 20th Century Turkish Oushak Throw Rug
Galerie Shabab Collection Early 20th Century Turkish Oushak Throw Rug

Galerie Shabab Collection Early 20th Century Turkish Oushak Throw Rug

Located in New York, NY

symbolism, characteristic of Oushak prayer rugs. The composition balances geometric formality with

Category

Early 20th Century Turkish Oushak Persian Rugs

Materials

Wool

Ararat Rugs Chichi Kuba Rug with Kufic Border Caucasian Carpet Natural Dye
Ararat Rugs Chichi Kuba Rug with Kufic Border Caucasian Carpet Natural Dye

Ararat Rugs Chichi Kuba Rug with Kufic Border Caucasian Carpet Natural Dye

By Ararat Rugs

Located in Tokyo, JP

body of Daghestan prayer rugs. Color summary: 10 colors in total; Cocoa Brown 109 (No Dye - Sheep's

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Turkish Revival Persian Rugs

Materials

Wool, Natural Fiber, Organic Material

Ararat Rugs Chichi Kuba Rug Antique Caucasus Revival Oriental Carpet Natural Dye
Ararat Rugs Chichi Kuba Rug Antique Caucasus Revival Oriental Carpet Natural Dye

Ararat Rugs Chichi Kuba Rug Antique Caucasus Revival Oriental Carpet Natural Dye

By Ararat Rugs

Located in Tokyo, JP

body of Daghestan prayer rugs. Color summary: 9 colors in total; Cocoa Brown 109 (No Dye - Sheep's

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Turkish Revival Persian Rugs

Materials

Wool, Natural Fiber, Organic Material

Vintage Afghan Baluchi rug, hand knotted, natural dyed wool, 1960s
Vintage Afghan Baluchi rug, hand knotted, natural dyed wool, 1960s

Vintage Afghan Baluchi rug, hand knotted, natural dyed wool, 1960s

Located in Beograd, RS

design in Baluch prayer rugs, symbolizing paradise, divine guidance, and immortality. The geometric and

Category

Vintage 1960s Afghan Tribal Persian Rugs

Materials

Wool

Zabihi Collection Antique Persian Afshar Oversize Rug
Zabihi Collection Antique Persian Afshar Oversize Rug

Zabihi Collection Antique Persian Afshar Oversize Rug

$24,000Sale Price|20% Off

W 144 in L 185 in

Zabihi Collection Antique Persian Afshar Oversize Rug

Located in New York, NY

stepped medallions. Other designs include the lattice or “Tulip” design, prayer rugs, “Tree of Life”, and

Category

Early 20th Century Persian Kazak Persian Rugs

Materials

Wool

Large Antique Ziegler Mahal Carpet, 19th Century
Large Antique Ziegler Mahal Carpet, 19th Century

Large Antique Ziegler Mahal Carpet, 19th Century

Located in Dublin, NH

adapts a directional format more typically associated with smaller Persian prayer rugs and meditation

Category

Antique 19th Century Persian Persian Rugs

Materials

Wool

Antique Persian Tabriz Runner Rug with Floral and Paisley Motifs - Rug & Kilim
Antique Persian Tabriz Runner Rug with Floral and Paisley Motifs - Rug & Kilim

Antique Persian Tabriz Runner Rug with Floral and Paisley Motifs - Rug & Kilim

Located in Long Island City, NY

and contemplative survivor of the early 20th-century weaving tradition. Featuring a prayer-rug "Mihrab

Category

Vintage 1920s Persian Tabriz Persian Rugs

Materials

Wool

Antique Turkmen Yomut Area Rug, Wool, Geometric Design, 1800s
Antique Turkmen Yomut Area Rug, Wool, Geometric Design, 1800s

Antique Turkmen Yomut Area Rug, Wool, Geometric Design, 1800s

Located in Barrington, IL

rug, prayer rug design, mihrab motif rug, handwoven tribal rug, antique Oriental rug, luxury vintage

Category

Antique Late 19th Century Turkmen Persian Rugs

Materials

Wool

Oversized Antique Zeigler Rug in Red and Rust with Mihrab Design
Oversized Antique Zeigler Rug in Red and Rust with Mihrab Design

Oversized Antique Zeigler Rug in Red and Rust with Mihrab Design

Located in Long Island City, NY

formal reception areas where its prayer rug symbolism adds cultural gravitas while the sophisticated

Category

Antique 1870s Persian Persian Rugs

Materials

Wool

Antique Kerman Pictorial Rug Lion & King Darius Achaemenid Mythological Tapestry
Antique Kerman Pictorial Rug Lion & King Darius Achaemenid Mythological Tapestry

Antique Kerman Pictorial Rug Lion & King Darius Achaemenid Mythological Tapestry

Located in Dallas, TX

the twilight of the 19th century, this hand-knotted wool antique Persian Kerman prayer rug offers a

Category

Antique Late 19th Century Persian Kirman Persian Rugs

Materials

Wool

Vintage hand-knotted Turkmen Ersari rug, Afghanistan 1950s
Vintage hand-knotted Turkmen Ersari rug, Afghanistan 1950s

Vintage hand-knotted Turkmen Ersari rug, Afghanistan 1950s

Located in Beograd, RS

In this listing you will find a striking vintage Afghan Turkmen prayer rug, distinguished by its

Category

Vintage 1950s Afghan Tribal Persian Rugs

Materials

Wool

Vintage Turkish Taspinar Rug hand knotted blue and orange
Vintage Turkish Taspinar Rug hand knotted blue and orange

Vintage Turkish Taspinar Rug hand knotted blue and orange

Located in Lohr, Bavaria, DE

niche prayer rug Condition: Very good, patina Colors: Orange, Blue, Beige Shape: Rectangular Care

Category

Vintage 1970s Turkish Tribal Turkish Rugs

Materials

Wool

Handmade Vintage Persian Kashmir Tree of Life Rug 4.1' x 6.2', 1970s - 1D58
Handmade Vintage Persian Kashmir Tree of Life Rug 4.1' x 6.2', 1970s - 1D58

Handmade Vintage Persian Kashmir Tree of Life Rug 4.1' x 6.2', 1970s - 1D58

Located in Bordeaux, FR

, tracing the threads of history. Spiritual Significance: As a prayer rug, this piece transcends mere

Category

Vintage 1970s Persian Rugs

Materials

Wool

Rare Finely Woven Persian Silk Qum, Handmade Oriental Rug, Soft Ivory
Rare Finely Woven Persian Silk Qum, Handmade Oriental Rug, Soft Ivory

Rare Finely Woven Persian Silk Qum, Handmade Oriental Rug, Soft Ivory

Located in Port Washington, NY

knots per square inch. Qum weavers are also known for producing prayer rugs with elegant tree of

Category

Late 20th Century Persian Persian Rugs

Materials

Silk

Rare Finely Woven Persian Silk Qum, Handmade Oriental Rug, Gold and Black
Rare Finely Woven Persian Silk Qum, Handmade Oriental Rug, Gold and Black

Rare Finely Woven Persian Silk Qum, Handmade Oriental Rug, Gold and Black

Located in Port Washington, NY

knots per square inch. Qum weavers are also known for producing prayer rugs with elegant tree of

Category

Late 20th Century Persian Persian Rugs

Materials

Silk

Rare Finely Woven Persian Silk Qum, Handmade Oriental Rug, Sky Blue and Red
Rare Finely Woven Persian Silk Qum, Handmade Oriental Rug, Sky Blue and Red

Rare Finely Woven Persian Silk Qum, Handmade Oriental Rug, Sky Blue and Red

Located in Port Washington, NY

knots per square inch. Qum weavers are also known for producing prayer rugs with elegant tree of life

Category

Late 20th Century Persian Persian Rugs

Materials

Silk

Antique Shirvan Persian Runner Rug, Polychromatic Prayer Design - Rug & Kilim
Antique Shirvan Persian Runner Rug, Polychromatic Prayer Design - Rug & Kilim

Antique Shirvan Persian Runner Rug, Polychromatic Prayer Design - Rug & Kilim

Located in Long Island City, NY

Hand-knotted in wool circa 1880-1890, this 4x6 antique Shirvan runner rug is a remarkable piece

Category

Antique 1880s Persian Persian Rugs

Materials

Wool

Persian Qashqai Hand-Knotted Prayer Mat Small Rug
Persian Qashqai Hand-Knotted Prayer Mat Small Rug

Persian Qashqai Hand-Knotted Prayer Mat Small Rug

$574Sale Price|30% Off

W 17.33 in L 23.82 in

Persian Qashqai Hand-Knotted Prayer Mat Small Rug

Located in London, GB

Persian Qashqai prayer mat rug. Ideal for a hallway, front door or beside a bed. Hand-knotted

Category

Late 20th Century Unknown Persian Rugs

Materials

Wool, Cotton

Senneh prayer Kilim
Senneh prayer Kilim

Senneh prayer Kilim

$4,800

W 51.19 in L 72.05 in

Senneh prayer Kilim

Located in NEW YORK, NY

red Herati design field.All Senneh prayer kilims are rare and the rug-within-a rug layout is

Category

Antique Late 19th Century Persian Persian Rugs

Materials

Wool, Cotton

Senneh prayer kilim
Senneh prayer kilim

Senneh prayer kilim

$6,000

W 38.98 in L 53.94 in

Senneh prayer kilim

Located in NEW YORK, NY

Senneh prayer kilim from northern Persia (Iran) Age: circa 1840 Size: 4′.6″x3′.3″ (137×99 cm

Category

Antique 1840s Persian Persian Rugs

Materials

Wool, Cotton

Late 19th Century Antique Caucasian Tribal Kazak Rug Caucasus Region
Late 19th Century Antique Caucasian Tribal Kazak Rug Caucasus Region

Late 19th Century Antique Caucasian Tribal Kazak Rug Caucasus Region

Located in Dallas, TX

in a range of sizes and shapes, from intimate prayer rugs to expansive room-sized carpets, they cater

Category

Antique Late 19th Century Caucasian Kazak Persian Rugs

Materials

Wool

Handmade Antique Distressed Afghan Baluch Prayer Oriental Rug, 1880s, 1B219
Handmade Antique Distressed Afghan Baluch Prayer Oriental Rug, 1880s, 1B219

Handmade Antique Distressed Afghan Baluch Prayer Oriental Rug, 1880s, 1B219

Located in Bordeaux, FR

Collectible Afghan prayer Baluch rug with cream field and tribal design on it. This rug is prayer

Category

Antique Late 19th Century Afghan Persian Rugs

Materials

Wool

Small Vintage Hallway Rug, Persian, Wool, Reception Hall, Prayer, Mat
Small Vintage Hallway Rug, Persian, Wool, Reception Hall, Prayer, Mat

Small Vintage Hallway Rug, Persian, Wool, Reception Hall, Prayer, Mat

Located in Hele, Devon, GB

This is a small vintage hallway rug. A Persian, woollen reception hall or prayer mat, dating to the

Category

Late 20th Century Persian Rugs

Materials

Wool

Persian Small Area Rug - Turkmen Design
Persian Small Area Rug - Turkmen Design

Persian Small Area Rug - Turkmen Design

Located in Dallas, TX

potential use as a prayer rug, adding another layer of cultural significance. The borders are typically

Category

Late 20th Century Persian Tribal Persian Rugs

Materials

Wool

Legacy of a Dynasty: Late 19th Century Persian Mohtasham Silk Kashan Rug
Legacy of a Dynasty: Late 19th Century Persian Mohtasham Silk Kashan Rug

Legacy of a Dynasty: Late 19th Century Persian Mohtasham Silk Kashan Rug

Located in Dallas, TX

walls of a palace enclosing a royal courtyard. This rare Mohtasham Kashan silk prayer rug is not just

Category

Antique Late 19th Century Persian Kashan Persian Rugs

Materials

Silk

Antique Persian Silk Prayer Mat
Antique Persian Silk Prayer Mat

Antique Persian Silk Prayer Mat

$404Sale Price|83% Off

W 26 in L 46 in

Antique Persian Silk Prayer Mat

Located in Redding, CT

Antique Persian silk prayer mat. Deep rich magenta tones with creams and blues. Hand knotted and

Category

Late 20th Century Persian Persian Rugs

Materials

Silk

Handmade Antique Persian Style Tabriz Prayer Silk Rug 3.8' x 5', 1880s - 1D84
Handmade Antique Persian Style Tabriz Prayer Silk Rug 3.8' x 5', 1880s - 1D84

Handmade Antique Persian Style Tabriz Prayer Silk Rug 3.8' x 5', 1880s - 1D84

Located in Bordeaux, FR

Handmade Antique Persian Style Tabriz Prayer Silk Rug 3.8’ x 5’, 1880s Add a touch of elegance and

Category

Antique 1880s Persian Rugs

Materials

Silk

Antique Persian Lavar Meditation Rug, in Small Size, with Prayer Arch and Vases
Antique Persian Lavar Meditation Rug, in Small Size, with Prayer Arch and Vases

Antique Persian Lavar Meditation Rug, in Small Size, with Prayer Arch and Vases

Located in New York, NY

wool rug features a vase design in the finely detailed ivory central field, with a prayer arch at one

Category

Antique Early 1900s Persian Persian Rugs

Materials

Wool

Konya Prayer Kilim, Late 19th Century
Konya Prayer Kilim, Late 19th Century

Konya Prayer Kilim, Late 19th Century

Located in Dublin, NH

Konya Prayer Kilim, Late 19th Century Additional Information: Dimensions: 5'7" L x 3'8" W

Category

Antique Late 19th Century Turkish Turkish Rugs

Materials

Wool

Antique Persian Isfahan Mihrab Prayer Carpet
Antique Persian Isfahan Mihrab Prayer Carpet

Antique Persian Isfahan Mihrab Prayer Carpet

Located in New York, NY

Beautiful Persian Isfahan rug with a mihrab pattern in brown and green from the 1st quarter of the

Category

20th Century Persian Tabriz Persian Rugs

Materials

Wool

Zabihi Collection Antique Persian Isfahan Prayer Carpet
Zabihi Collection Antique Persian Isfahan Prayer Carpet

Zabihi Collection Antique Persian Isfahan Prayer Carpet

Located in New York, NY

Beautiful Persian Isfahan rug with a prayer design from the 1st quarter of the 20th century finely

Category

20th Century Persian Tabriz Persian Rugs

Materials

Wool

1920's Persian Tabriz Pictorial Garden Carpet with Mihrab Niche
1920's Persian Tabriz Pictorial Garden Carpet with Mihrab Niche

1920's Persian Tabriz Pictorial Garden Carpet with Mihrab Niche

Located in Dallas, TX

61383 Rare Antique Persian Tabriz Pictorial Prayer Rug, 06'03 x 09'07. Woven in the luminous

Category

Early 20th Century Persian Bohemian Persian Rugs

Materials

Wool

Antique Anatolian Konya Prayer Bridge / Carpet from circa 1920
Antique Anatolian Konya Prayer Bridge / Carpet from circa 1920

Antique Anatolian Konya Prayer Bridge / Carpet from circa 1920

Located in Berlin, DE

Antique Anatolian Konya prayer bridge / carpet from circa 1920 Anatolian double niche carpet

Category

Vintage 1910s Persian Rugs

Materials

Wool

Antique Persian Floral Bijar Rug
Antique Persian Floral Bijar Rug

Antique Persian Floral Bijar Rug

Located in Dallas, TX

enchantment and sophistication to any interior space. The rug's stunning prayer mihrab design is characterized

Category

Early 20th Century Persian Modern Persian Rugs

Materials

Wool

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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.