Beautiful Early 20th Century Qazvin Kilim Runner
Located in Chicago, IL
An incredible early 20th century Persian Qazvin Kilim runner with a skillfully woven tree-of-life
Vintage 1920s Asian Kilim Persian Rugs
Wool
Beautiful Early 20th Century Qazvin Kilim Runner
Located in Chicago, IL
An incredible early 20th century Persian Qazvin Kilim runner with a skillfully woven tree-of-life
Wool
Outstanding Early 20th Century Qazvin Kilim Runner
Located in Chicago, IL
An outstanding and beautiful early 20th century Persian Qazvin Kilim runner with a densely woven
Wool
Antique Persian Qazvin Rug with Victorian Style
Located in Dallas, TX
77866 antique Persian Qazvin rug with Victorian style 12'02 x 19'00. Ravishing and vibrant this
Wool
Amazing Mid-20th Century Persian Qazvin Kilim Runner
Located in Chicago, IL
An amazing mid-20th century Persian Qazvin Kilim runner with an all-over tree-of-life pattern woven
Wool
Persian Qazvin Rug, Hand Knotted, 7.6x4.6 ft – Beige & Red
Located in North Bergen, NJ
Hand knotted Persian Qazvin rug, woven in Iran circa 1940. This Qazvin displays a refined allover
Wool, Cotton
Vintage Persian Qazvin Kilim Runner, Wool on Cotton, 1920s
Located in Barrington, IL
This authentic flat-woven Persian Qazvin kilim features a sophisticated allover pattern inspired by
Wool, Cotton
Vintage Persian Qazvin Kilim Long Runner in Ivory, Blue
Located in Barrington, IL
This authentic flat-woven Persian Qazvin kilim features an all over geometric pattern inspired by
Wool, Cotton
The Garden Eternal: A Monumental Late 19th Century Persian Qazvin Masterpiece
Located in Dallas, TX
77432 Late 19th Century Antique Persian Qazvin Rug, 11'00 x 21'00. Woven in the cultural heartlands
Wool
Sold|$6,450
1950s Persian Qazvin Rug
Located in Chicago, IL
1950s Persian Qazvin rug with an all-over abstract floral pattern woven in light and dark indigo
Wool
Sold|$2,400
Early 20th Century Persian Qazvin Kilim,
Located in Chicago, IL
An early 20th century Persian Qazvin Kilim carpet with geometric floral pattern surrounded by
Wool
Sold|$2,250
Early 20th Century Persian Qazvin Kilim
Located in Chicago, IL
A wonderful early 20th century Persian Qazvin Kilim with all-over "tree of life" geometric pattern
Wool
Sold|$1,600
Early 20th Century Qazvin Kilim Runner
Located in Chicago, IL
An early 20th century Persian Qazvin kilim runner with a beautiful geometric criss-crossing pattern
Wool
Sold|$3,450
Early 20th Century Qazvin Kilim Runner
Located in Chicago, IL
An early 20th century Persian Qazvin Kilim runner with alternating multicolored tree-of-life
Wool
Sold|$3,780
Early 20th Century Qazvin Kilim Runner
Located in Chicago, IL
An early 20th century Persian Qazvin Kilim runner with an all-over tree-of-life pattern surrounded
Wool
Sold|$7,250
Early 20th Century Qazvin Kilim Runner
Located in Chicago, IL
An early 20th century Persian Qazvin Kilim runner with an all-over multicolored tree-of-life
Wool
Sold|$2,900
Early 20th Century Qazvin Kilim Rug
Located in Chicago, IL
An early 20th century, circa 1940's, Persian Qazvin kilim rug with beautiful multi-colored repeated
Wool
Sold|$1,600
Early 20th Century Qazvin Kilim Runner
Located in Chicago, IL
An early 20th century Persian Qazvin kilim runner with an amazing and elaborate tightly woven
Wool
Sold|$1,975
Early 20th Century Qazvin Kilim Runner
Located in Chicago, IL
An early 20th century Persian Qazvin Kilim runner with all-over criss-crossing diamond pattern in
Sold|$3,200
Early 20th Century Qazvin Kilim Rug
Located in Chicago, IL
A wonderful early 20th century Persian Qazvin Kilim rug with an all-over tree-of-life pattern woven
Wool
Sold|$1,475
Early 20th Century Qazvin Kilim Runner
Located in Chicago, IL
A beautiful early 20th century Persian Qazvin Kilim runner with an all-over tree-of-life pattern
Wool
Sold|$4,800
Gorgeous Early 20th Century Qazvin Rug
Located in Chicago, IL
A gorgeous early 20th century Persian Qazvin rug with a large-scale floral pattered medallion woven
Wool
Sold|$2,650
Early 20th Century Qazvin Kilim Runner
Located in Chicago, IL
An incredible early 20th century Persian Qazvin Kilim runner with a wildly multicolored petite tree
Wool
Sold|$3,700
Early 20th Century Qazvin Kilim Runner
Located in Chicago, IL
An early 20th century Persian Qazvin Kilim runner with a beautiful all-over tree-of-life pattern
Wool
Early 20th Century Persian Qazvin Kilim Runner
Located in Chicago, IL
An early 20th century Persian Qazvin kilim runner with all-over multi-colored zigzag geometric
Wool
Early 20th Century Persian Qazvin Kilim Runner
Located in Chicago, IL
A wonderful early 20th century Persian Qazvin kilim runner with multi-colored geometric and diamond
Wool
Sold|$2,800
Early 20th Century Persian Qazvin Kilim Rug
Located in Chicago, IL
A wonderful early 20th century Persian Qazvin kilim rug with an all-over tree-of-life pattern woven
Wool
Sold|$1,600
Amazing Mid-20th Century Qazvin Kilim Runner
Located in Chicago, IL
An amazing mid-20th century Persian Qazvin Kilim runner with an all-over tree-of-life pattern woven
Wool
Amazing Early 20th Century Qazvin Kilim Runner
Located in Chicago, IL
An amazing mid-20th century Persian Qazvin Kilim runner with an all-over tree-of-life pattern woven
Wool
Sold|$2,550
Amazing Mid-20th Century Qazvin Kilim Runner
Located in Chicago, IL
An amazing mid-20th century Persian Qazvin Kilim runner with an multicolored diamond pattern woven
Wool
Beautiful Early 20th Century Qazvin Kilim Rug
Located in Chicago, IL
A beautiful early 20th century Persian Qazvin Kilim rug with a rare all-over orange, purple, black
Wool
Incredible Early 20th Century Qazvin Kilim Rug
Located in Chicago, IL
An incredible early 20th century Persian Qazvin Kilim rug with a rare all-over orange, purple
Wool
Incredible Early 20th Century Qazvin Kilim Runner
Located in Chicago, IL
An incredible early 20th century Persian Qazvin Kilim runner with a masterfully woven pattern of
Wool
Fantastic Early 20th Century Qazvin Kilim Runner
Located in Chicago, IL
A wonderful early 20th century Persian Qazvin Kilim runner with an all-over tree-of-life pattern
Wool
Sold|$3,800
Early 20th Century Qazvin Kilim, 9'4" x 3'3"
Located in Chicago, IL
An early 20th century Persian Qazvin Kilim carpet with an all over stylized tree pattern in muted
Wool
Sold|$4,250
Exquisite Qazvin Kilim Runner
Located in Chicago, IL
An exquisite Qazvin Kilim runner with an incredible and unique multicolored four-lobed floral
Wool
Sold|$2,100
Early 20th Century Qazvin Kilim Runner
Located in Chicago, IL
An early 20th century Persian Qazvin Kilim runner with all-over floral pattern, woven in natural
Wool
Sold|$2,150
Early 20th Century Qazvin Kilim Runner
Located in Chicago, IL
An early 20th century Persian Qazvin Kilim runner with an all-over tree-of-life pattern surrounded
Wool
Sold|$4,800
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
Wool
Sold|$2,400
Beautiful Early 20th Century Qazvin Kilim
Located in Chicago, IL
A wonderful early 20th century Persian Qazvin Kilim rug with a beautiful stylized multicolored tree
Wool
Sold|$1,650
Early 20th Century Qazvin Kilim Runner
Located in Chicago, IL
An early 20th century Persian Qazvin Kilim runner with an all-over tree-of-life pattern woven in a
Wool
Exceptional Early 20th Century Qazvin Kilim Runner
Located in Chicago, IL
An exceptional early 20th century Persian Qazvin Kilim runner with a wonderful all-over
Wool
Classic Early 20th Century Qazvin Kilim Runner
Located in Chicago, IL
A Classic early 20th century Persian Qazvin Kilim runner with an all-over orange, purple, black and
Wool
Sold|$1,985
Amazing Mid-20th Century Qazvin Kilim Rug
Located in Chicago, IL
An amazing mid-20th century Persian Qazvin Kilim rug with a bold pattern consisting of three large
Wool
Sold|$1,470
Rare Early 20th Century Qazvin Kilim Runner
Located in Chicago, IL
A rare early 20th century Persian Qazvin Kilim runner with an unusual all-over pattern of stylized
Wool
Exquisite Early 20th Century Qazvin Kilim Runner
Located in Chicago, IL
An exquisite early 20th century Persian Qazvin Kilim runner with a skillfully woven tree-of-life
Wool
Antique Persian Qazvin Kirman Rug Runner with Luxe Baroque Regency Style
Located in Dallas, TX
77350, antique Persian Qazvin Kirman rug runner with Luxe Baroque Regency style 02'09 x 17'10. This
Wool
Vintage Persian Qazvin Runner, Extra Long Hallway Runner, Persian Kazvin Runner
Located in Dallas, TX
76690, vintage Persian Qazvin runner, extra long hallway runner. This hand-knotted wool vintage
Wool
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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