Hand Knotted Mohtasham Rug Depicts Ahmad Shah Qajar
Located in London, GB
Exquisite quality Mohtasham rug depicts ruler Ahmed shah Qajar
20th Century Asian Persian Rugs
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Hand Knotted Mohtasham Rug Depicts Ahmad Shah Qajar
Located in London, GB
Exquisite quality Mohtasham rug depicts ruler Ahmed shah Qajar
Wool
$16,000 / item
W 145 in L 178 in
Multicolor Modern Qum Persian Style Handmade Wool Rug With Qajar Design
Located in Norwalk, CT
Introducing a modern classic: the Persian-style wool rug, a stunning addition to any space. This
Wool
$31,500
W 125 in L 160 in
The Qajar Sovereign: An Antique Persian Serapi Masterpiece of Timeless Elegance
Located in Dallas, TX
79558 Antique Persian Serapi Rug, 10'05 x 13'04. The Qajar Sovereign: An Antique Persian Serapi
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Early 20th Century Persian Pictorial Lavar Kirman Depicting Princess Qajar
Located in Chicago, IL
Early 20th Century Persian Pictorial Lavar Kirman rug depicting Taj al-Saltaneh (1884 – January 25
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The Sarouk Bloom: A Classical Antique Persian Masterpiece of Qajar Elegance
Located in Dallas, TX
, this hand knotted wool antique Sarouk rug embodies the final, confident expression of Qajar-era
Wool
$13,300
W 121 in L 142 in
The Ruby Qajar Garden: Antique Persian Sarouk Masterpiece of Imperial Opulence
Located in Dallas, TX
79541 Antique Persian Sarouk Rug, 10'01 x 11'10. Woven during the early decades of the twentieth
Wool
$10,500
W 111 in L 137 in
A Qajar Garden: Late 19th Century Persian Sultanabad Masterpiece of Opulence
Located in Dallas, TX
knotted wool antique Persian Sultanabad rug captures the cultivated grandeur of the late Qajar period
Wool
$5,460
W 40 in L 189 in
A Qajar Continuum: Late 19th Century Persian Malayer Masterpiece of Refinement
Located in Dallas, TX
90040 Antique Persian Malayer Rug Runner, 03'04 x 15'09. Woven in the final decades of the 19th
Wool
$11,060
W 84 in L 205 in
Imperial Qajar Garden: Late 19th Century Persian Malayer Masterpiece of Elegance
Located in Dallas, TX
90057 Antique Persian Malayer Rug, 07'00 x 17'01. Woven during the Late 19th Century, this hand
Wool
$6,300
W 78 in L 129 in
A Qajar Treasury: Late 19th Century Persian Kerman Masterpiece of Noble Elegance
Located in Dallas, TX
of the Qajar dynasty, this hand-knotted wool Persian Kerman rug embodies the cultivated grandeur of a
Wool
$4,900
W 39 in L 58 in
The Qajar Garden: Late 19th Century Persian Farahan Masterpiece of Eternal Grace
Located in Dallas, TX
79566 Antique Persian Farahan Rug, 03'03 x 04'10. Woven during the refined years of the late Qajar
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The Persian Prince’s Whisper: A Late Qajar Kerman Masterpiece of Courtly Taste
Located in Dallas, TX
79443 Antique Persian Kerman Rug, 04'11 x 07'08. This hand knotted wool antique Kerman rug belongs
Wool
$8,260
W 77 in L 115 in
A Qajar Legacy: Late 19th Century Persian Heriz Masterpiece of Timeless Prestige
Located in Dallas, TX
79567 Antique Persian Heriz Rug, 06'05 x 09'07. Woven in the Late 19th Century, this hand knotted
Wool
$9,100
W 106 in L 130 in
A Qajar Crown: Late 19th Century Persian Heriz Masterpiece of Refined Elegance
Located in Dallas, TX
79560 Antique Persian Heriz Rug, 08'10 x 10'10. A Qajar Crown: Late 19th Century Persian Heriz
Wool
$4,900
W 41 in L 57 in
The Midnight Garden: A Late Qajar Persian Sarouk Masterpiece of Eternal Elegance
Located in Dallas, TX
Qajar period in the early twentieth century, this hand knotted wool antique Persian Sarouk rug embodies
Wool
$4,620
W 34 in L 154 in
The Crimson Qajar: A Late 19th Century Persian Senneh Masterpiece of Precision
Located in Dallas, TX
90041 Antique Persian Senneh Rug Runner, 02'10 x 12'10. Woven in the final decades of the 19th
Wool
$8,828
W 98.43 in L 228.35 in
Antique Distressed Qajar Period Gallery Size Carpet with Kashmir Shawl Pattern
Located in Milan, IT
The finest Persianate weavings of the Qajar Dynasty are distinguished by patterns originating from
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$2,260Sale Price / set|20% Off
W 26.78 in L 31.5 in
Antique Pair of Oriental Carpets, Qajar Dynasty Crown, 1930s, 80x68 CM
Located in Alessandria, Piemonte
Rare pair of antique oriental carpets with the crown of the Qajar dynasty. Unique. As bedside rugs
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Rugs On Net Fine Antique Blue Persian Sarouk Joshagan Wool Garden Rug Carpet
Located in New York, NY
region, known for producing some of the most enduring and finely detailed antique rugs of the Qajar
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Doris Leslie Blau Antique Oversized Persian Tabriz Rug
Located in New York, NY
Qajar era. Rugs of this scale and quality were often commissioned by nobility or affluent patrons and
Wool
$97,500
W 132 in L 249 in
RugsOnNet Fine Oversized Antique Cream & Light Blue Floral Persian Tabriz Rug
Located in New York, NY
. Woven in the late Qajar period, the rug displays the meticulous knotting and sophisticated design
Wool
$13,600
W 100 in L 112 in
RugsOnNet Blue Geometric Antique Square Persian Sarouk Farahan Wool Rug Carpet
Located in New York, NY
rugs of the Qajar Dynasty. The composition features a highly detailed, all-over lattice design
Wool
$60,000
W 108 in L 140 in
RugsOnNet Fine Light Ivory Antique Floral Persian Tabriz Haji Jalili Rug Carpet
By Haji Jalili
Located in New York, NY
rugs from the Qajar era. The palette is dominated by a luminous, soft field, characteristic of ivory
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Blue Room Size Tribal Wool Antique Persian Ziegler Sultanabad Rug Carpet
Located in New York, NY
of the finest Sultanabad rugs of the Qajar Dynasty period. Unlike medallion formats, the composition
Wool
$13,000
W 106 in L 112 in
1890s Rust Tribal Antique Persian Ziegler Sultanabad Carpet 8'10"x9'4" Wool Rug
Located in New York, NY
found in Iranian / Persian rugs from the Qajar era. The wool quality and natural dyes have aged
Wool
$8,800
W 40 in L 96 in
RugsOnNet Antique Camel Color Tribal Mina Khani Persian Serab Runner Rug Carpet
Located in New York, NY
representation of classic Iranian / Persian rugs from the Qajar era, showcasing the sophisticated use of natural
Wool
$136,000
W 264 in L 372 in
1890s Blue Geometric Antique Persian Farahan Carpet 22'0"x31'0" Knotted Wool Rug
Located in New York, NY
rugs of the Qajar Dynasty. Its masterful construction and rich patina confirm its status as a highly
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Doris Leslie Blau Oversized Antique Persian Tabriz Rug
Located in New York, NY
precision that define some of the most coveted rugs of the Qajar period. At the heart of this carpet lies a
Wool
$38,000
W 147 in L 190 in
1890s Red Medallion Tribal Antique Persian Serapi Carpet 12'3" x 15'10" Wool Rug
Located in New York, NY
authenticity as a genuine example of antique rugs from the Qajar era, offering both historical weight and
Wool
$33,500
W 99 in L 180 in
1870s Orange Medallion Antique NW Persian Bakshaiesh Carpet 8'3" x 15' Wool Rug
Located in New York, NY
from the Caucasus and Northwest Persia. Woven in the late Qajar period, this rug displays the
Wool
$16,500
W 91 in L 123 in
1890s Beige Tree of Life Persian Mohtasham Kashan Carpet 7'7''x10'3'' Wool Rug
Located in New York, NY
composition. This masterful execution places it among the most compelling floral rugs of the Qajar era. A
Wool
$60,000
W 171 in L 206 in
1880s Navy Red Antique Formal Persian Sarouk Farahan Carpet 14'3"x17'2" Wool Rug
Located in New York, NY
- Farahan Persian Knotted Rug, Circa Date: 1880s. This exceptional example of 19th-century Persian weaving
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Antique Persian Tabriz Rug in Wool & Silk, Circa 1880 – 9'3" x 12'3"
Located in New York, NY
high standards of 19th-century Tabriz workshops during the Qajar period. General Rug Type: Persian
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$7,800Sale Price|20% Off
W 130 in L 184 in
Antique Persian Kermanshah/Laver Carpet, c-1880's, A sign rug
Located in Evanston, IL
captures a pictorial narrative of the Qajar kingdom. These rugs originate from a rich tradition dating back
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Antique Kermanshah/Laver Persian Carpet
Located in Evanston, IL
captures a pictorial narrative of the Qajar kingdom. These rugs originate from a rich tradition dating back
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Late 19th Century Persian Farahan Carpet with Traditional Style
By Charles Voysey, William Morris (English)
Located in Dallas, TX
76783 Late 19th Century Antique Persian Farahan Rug, 08'09 x 12'03. Unfolding like a page from a
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Vintage Tabriz Persian Rug
Located in Baltimore, MD
On offer is a beautiful peachy orange & light blue Tabriz rug, featuring a center medallion. Tabriz
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Antique Persian Laver Kermanshah Rug
Located in Evanston, IL
pictorial narrative of the Qajar kingdom. These rugs originate from a rich tradition dating back to the 16th
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Ivory Room Size Antique Persian Sultanabad Rug. Size: 7 ft 10 in x 10 ft 8 in
Located in New York, NY
-of-a-kind antique Oriental rug comes to us from the late 19th century Qajar Dynasty in Persia. This
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Vintage Sarouk Floral Vine Palmette
Located in New York, NY
palette with a luminous patina. Echoing the refined garden carpets once favored by Qajar courtiers, the
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Vintage Shiraz Stepped Medallion
Located in New York, NY
. Rooted in early 20th century Qajar workshop traditions, the rug’s harmonious palette and gracefully aged
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Pictorial Antique Persian Kermanshah Rug
Located in Evanston, IL
Kermanshah or Laver Kerman southeast Persia important pictorial rug. Depict with Qajar kingdom
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Antique Persian Laver Kerman Rug
Located in Evanston, IL
pictorial narrative of the Qajar kingdom. These rugs originate from a rich tradition dating back to the 16th
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Antique Persian Kermanshah/Laver Carpet, c-1880's, Extremally Fine
Located in Evanston, IL
captures a pictorial narrative of the Qajar kingdom. These rugs originate from a rich tradition dating back
Wool
$2,360Sale Price / set|20% Off
H 22 in Dm 6 in
Pair 19thc Qajar Dynasty Crystal Table Lamps/ Candle Holders by Baccarat 1870
By Baccarat
Located in Opa Locka, FL
Pair 19thc French for Qajar Dynasty Amber with Hand Painted Floral Enamelled Table Lamps / Candle Holders with Crystal Shades. Manufactured by Baccarat. The amber body is floral deco...
Art Glass
Late 19th Century Persian Mohtasham Kashan Carpet with Traditional Style
Located in Dallas, TX
77162 Antique Persian Mohtasham Kashan Pictorial Rug, 02'00 x 03'00. Signed by the esteemed master weaver, Mohtasham Kashan, behold this exquisite hand-knotted wool antique Kashan p...
Wool
$16,200
H 61.82 in W 33.86 in D 1.19 in
A Large Qajar Oil Painting With Female Portrait And Floral Triumph, Late 19th Ce
Located in London, GB
Oil on canvas, heightened in gold, large vertical panel cut in the shape of ogival arch, depicting a central portrait roundel with a Westernised Qajar maiden wearing a white veil and...
Paint
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.
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