Square Vintage Persian Heriz Carpet
Located in New York, NY
Rare size Persian Heriz carpet with an ivory ground and red border.
20th Century Serapi Persian Rugs
Wool
Square Vintage Persian Heriz Carpet
Located in New York, NY
Rare size Persian Heriz carpet with an ivory ground and red border.
Wool
Vintage Baluch Persian Rug with Rare Pictorial Pattern
Located in Long Island City, NY
This vintage 3x5 Persian rug is a rare mid-century Baluch tribal piece, hand-knotted in wool circa
Wool
Rare Oversize Antique Persian Mashad Rug, c. 1920s
Located in New York, NY
its commonly used colors. This antique Mashad is quite rare due to its quality and size and measures
Wool
Vintage Persian Tabriz Rug, Burgundy with Rare Floral Medallion
Located in Long Island City, NY
Made with hand-knotted wool circa 1950-1960, this 9x10 antique Persian Tabriz rug is a bold new
Wool
Zabihi Collection Rare Square Size Silk Persian Qum Rug
Located in New York, NY
One of a kind Silk Persian Qum Rug from the middle of the 20th Century Measures: 6'4'' x 6'6''.
Silk
Antique Fine and Rare Persian Heriz Rug 4'6" x 5’9"
Located in New York, NY
Antique Fine and Rare Persian Heriz Rug 4'6" x 5’9". The numerous rugs of the famous NW Persian
Silk
Rare Signed Antique Kerman Persian Rug by Aboul Ghasem Kermani
Located in Long Island City, NY
This 9×15 antique Persian rug is a rare signature piece from the works of Aboul Ghasem Kermani
Wool
Rare Square Persian Tabriz Rug in Cream & Chocolate with Silk Highlights
Located in Barrington, IL
Discover a rare and exceptional piece of artistry with this magnificent Persian Tabriz square rug
Wool, Cotton, Silk
Rare Square Persian Tabriz Rug in Cream & Pink with Silk Highlights
Located in Barrington, IL
rug, high-end Persian rug, wool and silk rug, home decor rug, decorative rug, rug with medallion, rare
Wool, Cotton, Silk
Antique Rare Wool Golden-Yellow Floral Hand-Knotted Persian Kashan Mohtasham Rug
Located in West Hollywood, CA
stripe. Kashan Mohtasham rugs are among the most celebrated examples of classical Persian carpet weaving
Wool
$60,000Sale Price|40% Off
Extreamly Fine Antique and Rare Persian 100% Silk Senneh Rug
Located in New York, NY
We attribute this silk-pile, finely woven scatter to the west Persian Kurdistan town of Senneh
Silk
Extremely Fine and Rare Antique Persian Silk Heriz Rug 4'7" x 6'6"
Located in New York, NY
Extremely Fine and Rare Antique Persian Silk Heriz Rug 4'7" x 6'6". The numerous rugs of the famous
Silk
Extremely Fine and Rare Antique Persian Haji Jalil Tabriz 11’0" x 15’3"
Located in New York, NY
Extremely Fine and Rare Antique Persian Haji Jalil Tabriz 11’0" x 15’3". The well-woven to finely
Wool
$14,400Sale Price|20% Off
Extremely Fine Antique Persian Tehran with great and rare color background Rug
Located in New York, NY
Extremely Fine Antique Persian Tehran with great and rare color background Rug 6'5" x 9’5”. The
Wool, Cotton
$22,000Sale Price|20% Off
Extremely Fine and Rare Antique Persian Silk Heriz Rug 5'4" x 7'9"
Located in New York, NY
Extremely Fine and Rare Antique Persian Silk Heriz Rug 5'4" x 7'9".
Silk
Rare Antique Persian Joshaghan rug in Red, Black & Golden-Brown Floral Patterns
Located in Long Island City, NY
A rare 7x19 antique Persian rug of Joshaghan provenance, among the latest to join Rug & Kilim’s
Wool
Extremely Fine/rare and unusual Antique Persian Silk Heriz Rug 4’0" x 5’4"
Located in New York, NY
Extremely Fine/rare and unusual Antique Persian Silk Heriz Rug 4’0" x 5’4". The numerous rugs of
Silk
Rare Antique Kerman Lavar Persian Rug with Floral Patterns, from Rug & Kilim
Located in Long Island City, NY
Hand-knotted in wool circa 1910-1920, this 9x17 antique Persian rug is a rare signature piece of
Wool
Denim Antique Persian Tabriz Clean Rare Mustaffi Design Wool Hand Knotted Rug
Located in Carlstadt, NJ
This fabulous Hand-Knotted carpet has been created and designed for extra strength and durability
Wool
Rare Antique Persian Bakhtiari Rug in Red, Black Floral Patterns by Rug & Kilim
Located in Long Island City, NY
Newly unveiled from Rug & Kilim’s Antique & Vintage Collection, an extremely rare 12x16 antique
Wool
Extremely Fine and Rare Antique Persian Silk on Silk Farahan Rug 4'2" x 6’7"
Located in New York, NY
Extremely Fine and Rare Antique Persian Silk on Silk Farahan Rug 4'2" x 6’7". The scatter and room
Silk
Magnificent Antique Persian Heriz Rug with Rare Mina-Khani Design, circa 1920's
Located in Milwaukee, WI
Magnificent antique Persian Heriz with Rare Mina-Khani design glowing pink, bakshayesh blue, camel
Wool
$7,170Sale Price|25% Off
9'x19'4" Barn Red Antique Persian Sarouk Rare Gallery Size Hand Knotted Wool Rug
Located in Carlstadt, NJ
This fabulous Hand-Knotted carpet has been created and designed for extra strength and durability
Wool
$13,650Sale Price|25% Off
Rich Red Vintage Persian Kashan Rare XL Squarish Size Hand Knotted Pure Wool Rug
Located in Carlstadt, NJ
This fabulous hand-knotted carpet has been created and designed for extra strength and durability
Wool
Antique Rare Design with Color Palette 1-of-1 Persian Heriz Rug, circa 1920's
Located in Milwaukee, WI
Mint Rare Design with Gorgeous Color Palette One-of-One Antique Persian Heriz About: Ask any rug
Wool
$49,950
Rare Antique Farahan
Located in Santa Barbara, CA
Rare Antique Farahan (10'5" × 13', circa 1870) is an exceptional and highly refined example of 19th
Wool
$29,899
Rare Antique Dragon Heriz
Located in Santa Barbara, CA
This striking Rare Antique Dragon Heriz (8'7" x 11'4") is a powerful example of Northwest Persian
Wool
$45,500
Rare Antique Serapi Rug
Located in Santa Barbara, CA
This Rare Antique Serapi Rug (11'11" x 9'8") is a superb example of 19th-century Persian
Wool
Rare Antique Mohtasham Kashan rug
Located in Santa Barbara, CA
The Mohtasham Rug – 3'5" x 4'9" is an exquisite example of fine Persian weaving, celebrated for its
Wool
Rare Antique Serapi Heriz Rug
Located in Santa Barbara, CA
collectors and design connoisseurs alike, it offers authentic Persian craftsmanship with lasting aesthetic
Wool
Rare Early 20th Century Kareback Rug
Located in Chicago, IL
The most incredible and rare early 20th century Persian Kareback rug with a lively pattern of
Wool
1880s Beige Traditional Floral Antique Knotted Wool Persian Malayer Gallery Rug
Located in New York, NY
A magnificent and rare palace-sized Antique Persian Malayer carpet, circa 1880. Measuring 11' x 18
Wool
1890s Antique Oversized Green Olive Floral Knotted Wool Persian Sultanabad Rug
Located in New York, NY
A magnificent and rare palace-sized Antique Persian Sultanabad carpet, circa 1890. Measuring 13' 1
Wool
Rare Fine Antique Collectable Afshar Rug Circa 1900
Located in Santa Barbara, CA
This Rare Fine Antique Collectable Afshar Rug is a masterpiece, woven around 1900, and is widely
Wool
1880s Antique Gold Ground Large Scale Floral Knotted Wool Persian Tabriz Rug
Located in New York, NY
An extraordinary and exceptionally rare Antique Persian Tabriz carpet, circa 1880. Measuring 9' x
Wool
Rare Antique Dabir Kashan Rug with Elongated Medallion — 10'2" × 13'2"
Located in Santa Barbara, CA
This rare antique Dabir Kashan rug (10'2" × 13'2") represents one of the most esteemed weaving
Wool
Antique Ferahan Sarouk Rug, Majestic and Ancient Rare Gem
Located in Milwaukee, WI
High-End Collector's Antique Rug Majestic and Ancient Rare gem About: This is a fascinating piece
Wool
Rare 20th Century Turkish Hereke Rug with Ottoman Symbolism
Located in Chicago, IL
A rare 20th century Turkish Hereke rug with a gorgeous pale yellow field with a large central coat
Wool
Vintage Oval Shaped Persian Tabriz Area Rug in Floral Pattern, Silk Highlights
Located in Barrington, IL
An exceptional and rare find, this vintage oval-shaped Persian Tabriz rug from the fourth quarter
Wool, Cotton, Silk
Wonderful Rare Mid 19th Century North Western Tribal Runner
Located in Saint Ouen, FR
Very beautiful and very old north western runner, composed by two fragment of the same runner (probably reduced because the size) with beautiful design and nice natural colors, colle...
Wool
A Rare Shahsavan Kilim Masterpiece: Tribal Mastery from Late 19th Century Persia
Located in Dallas, TX
79345 Late 19th Century Antique Persian Shahsavan Kilim Rug, 03'03 x 05'09. In this exceptional
Wool
Rare Antique Caucasian Avar Flat-Weave Gallery Runner in Blue Colors
Located in Atlanta, GA
Rare antique Caucasian Avar flat-weave Gallery rug in Vibrant blue tones. Measures:4'8 x 13'9
Wool
Vintage Hand-Knotted Bokhara Rug in very rare powder pink, Pakistan 1950s
Located in Beograd, RS
In this listing you will find a vintage Bokhara rug in very rare powder pink tone. It is a hand
Wool
Garrus Bidjar Rare Palatial & Over-sized Masterful Art Rug, Early 1900's
Located in Milwaukee, WI
Complex Garrus Bidjar Rare Palatial & Over-sized Mystical & Masterful Art Deep Indigo, 5 Greens
Wool
Rare Antique Caucasian Avar Tribal Flat-Weave Gallery Size in Blue and Red
Located in Atlanta, GA
Amazing and rare antique Caucasian Avar tribal flat-weave Gallery size in blue and red, tribal
Wool
Antique Bakhshayesh Rug 13'11'' x 22'4''
Located in New York, NY
Antique Bakhshayesh Rug 13'11'' x 22'4''. This “Bakshayesh” period/quality NW Persian rare format
Wool, Cotton
$10,000Sale Price|20% Off
Sarab Rug 11'8'' x 14'8''
Located in New York, NY
rare Persian 4-in-1 triclinium carpet. Medium weave. Maybe a Hamadan. Attribution does not matter here
Wool, Cotton
$84,000Sale Price|20% Off
Antique Bakhshaish Rug
Located in New York, NY
This “Bakshayesh” period/quality NW Persian rare format long carpet shows a delightfully abrashed
Wool, Cotton
Antique Qashqai Rug 11'0'' x 18'10''
Located in New York, NY
This is a rare SE Persian nomadic carpet in a large size, probably originally woven for a wealthy
Wool
Rare Square Vintage Persian Hamadan Rug, 1970s 2.9' x 2.11' -1C1250
Located in Bordeaux, FR
tribal Persian weaving. The nearly equal dimensions ($83 \times 89$ cm) make this a versatile "accent
Wool
$3,347Sale Price|25% Off
Antique Persian Heriz Smaller Rare Size Natural Wool Hand Knotted Oriental Rug
Located in Carlstadt, NJ
This fabulous hand-knotted carpet has been created and designed for extra strength and durability
Wool
$15,468Sale Price|25% Off
Green Rare Antique Persian Sarouk Fereghan Hand Knotted Wool Even Wear Clean Rug
Located in Carlstadt, NJ
This fabulous Hand-Knotted carpet has been created and designed for extra strength and durability
Wool
$3,276Sale Price|25% Off
Chili Red Antique Persian Heriz Small Rare Size Hand Knotted Pure Wool Clean Rug
Located in Carlstadt, NJ
This fabulous Hand-Knotted carpet has been created and designed for extra strength and durability
Wool
$1,554Sale Price|25% Off
Wine Red Antique Persian Sarouk Full Pile Rare Square Size Wool Hand Knotted Rug
Located in Carlstadt, NJ
This fabulous Hand-Knotted carpet has been created and designed for extra strength and durability
Wool
Antique Dated (1854) Northwest Carpet - Mid 19th Century
Located in Sultanahmet, 34
The surface data of this extraordinarily rare 1854 dated Northwest Persian carpet provides
Wool
Unavailable|$240,000
Exceptional Rare Antique 19th Century Oversize Persian Senna Carpet
Located in New York, NY
Exceptional rare antique 19th century Persian Senna carpet. Contact dealer. Excellent condition.
Wool
Unavailable|$180,000
Exceptional & Rare Antique Oversize 19th Century Persian Kurdish Carpet
Located in New York, NY
Exceptional antique Persian Kurdish carpet. Contact dealer. Excellent condition.
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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