Rare Antique Persian Sultanabad Carpet, circa 1890s
Located in New York, NY
A rare west Persian Sultanabad carpet with a round, many pointed medallion, on a straw field with
Antique 1890s Persian Sultanabad Persian Rugs
Wool
Rare Antique Persian Sultanabad Carpet, circa 1890s
Located in New York, NY
A rare west Persian Sultanabad carpet with a round, many pointed medallion, on a straw field with
Wool
Rare Antique Persian Tabriz Carpet, circa 1900s
Located in New York, NY
This is a NW Persian urban Tabriz carpet interpretation of the Classic Persian garden design with
Wool
Fine Rare Antique Persian Silk Heriz Carpet 10' x 13'
Located in New York, NY
Antique Persian silk Heriz carpet, country of origin: Persia, date: circa late 19th century. Size
Silk
RugsOnNet Rare Oversized Ivory Antique Tribal Geometric Persian Serab Rug Carpet
Located in New York, NY
19th Century W. Persian Serab Carpet ( 11'3" x 22'6" - 343 x 686 ) Antique Oversized Serab Persian
Wool
Rare and Fine Antique Persian Sarouk Carpet, Ivory Field, circa 1940s
Located in New York, NY
of wear. Beautiful carpet. Fairly good condition.
Wool
Late 19th Century Rare Antique Persian Malayer Carpet with Traditional Style
Located in Dallas, TX
74849 Late 19th Century Antique Persian Malayer Rug, 05'10 x 20'05. Woven in the twilight of the
Wool
Rare Light Blue and Jewel Tones Antique 19th Century Persian Heriz Serapi Carpet
Located in New York, NY
19th Century N.W. Persian Serapi Carpet ( 10'2" x 15'2" - 310 x 462 )
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 Trapezoid Persian Rug Persian Ghom Rare Collector 1950
Located in New York, NY
Rare Vintage Fine Qouum Kork Wool Rug "This is an exceptionally fine authentic Persian Kork Wool
Wool
Rare Antique Persian Bidjar Mat
Located in New York, NY
A rare Kurdistan Bidjar mat that is a full composition rather than a design sampler (wagireh). The
Wool
$5,625Sale Price|25% Off
Persian Rug in Rare Blue
Located in New York, NY
Ref 88066
Wool
$5,625Sale Price|25% Off
Persian Rug in Rare Blue
Located in New York, NY
Ref 88066
Wool
Rare Antique Persian Kerman Runner
Located in New York, NY
Versatile due to its size, this shawl pattern kenare (runner) shows 19 rows of one way-facing curvy botehs set off by a black field. Limited abrash. Wide palette with red, sand, stra...
Wool
Antique Persian Mashhad Amogli Rug, Rare
Located in Evanston, IL
increasingly rare, especially those in good condition. Antique Persian Mashhad Amogli rugs are treasured for
Wool
Oversized Persian Bidjar Carpet in Excellent Condition, c. 1900
Located in San Francisco, CA
Rare Antique Oversized Persian Bidjar Carpet in Excellent Condition, c. 1900 Additional
Wool
Zabihi Collection Rare Antique Persian Afshar Runner
Located in New York, NY
A rare wide Persian Afshar Runner from the early 20th century. Commonly found in scatter size
Wool
Zabihi Collection Rare Antique Northwest Persian Square Rug
Located in New York, NY
collection and family for over 2 centuries. 9'10'' x 10'8'' Carpet weavers in North West Persian region are
Wool
Doris Leslie Blau Rare Antique Persian Sultanabad Rug
Located in New York, NY
Rare Antique Persian Sultanabad Rug Size: 13'9" × 23'8" (419 × 721 cm) An early 20th century
Wool
Rare Early 20th Century Persian Heriz Rug
Located in Chicago, IL
A rare and gorgeous early 20th century Persian Heriz rug with an unusual pattern containing two
Wool
Zabihi Collection Rare Lime Green Antique Persian Runner
Located in New York, NY
A fascinating early 20th century Persian runner with an open lime green field. 2'11'' x 9'8''
Wool
Rare Antique Persian Senneh Rug, Bright Colors
Located in New York, NY
This is a very rare finely woven Kurdish town rug copying a contemporaneous Mohtasham Kashan, with
Wool
Zabihi Collection Rare Tribal Persian Jaff Kurd Runner
Located in New York, NY
Description an early 20th century Jaff Kurd runner. rug no. j4207 size 3' 3" x 9' 4" (99 x 284 cm)
Wool
Very Fine Antique Persian Kashan Rug (Rare Design)
Located in Gainesville, VA
A rare and exceptional antique Persian Kashan rug, originating from Iran in the early 1900s, this
Wool, Cotton
Antique Persian Heriz Rug in Rare Neutral Palette
Located in New York, NY
This striking antique Heriz rug showcases the classic geometric medallion design for which Heriz weavings are celebrated, but in an exceptionally soft, neutral palette of warm beige,...
Wool, Cotton
Zabihi Collection Rare Antique Persian Serapi Corridor Runner
Located in New York, NY
A rare early 20th-century Heriz gallery-size corridor rug Details rug no. 8806 size 6' 4" x 15' 8
Wool
Zabihi Collection Veramin Northwest Antique Persian Rare Narrow Runner
Located in New York, NY
carpet experts see Varamins as being among those Persian carpets most authentic in terms of traditional
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 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
Wool
$4,703Sale Price|39% Off
Mid-20th Century Vintage Persian Kirman Carpet, 02'06 x 19'03
Located in Dallas, TX
rare to find Persian Kerman carpet runners of specific dimensions like 2 x 19 feet, especially from the
Wool
Rare Wide Long Green Antique Persian Malayer Runner
Located in New York, NY
Stunning Persian Malayer rug from the early 20th century with a green field color, accents in
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
Zabihi Collection Rare Narrow Long Sea Foam Persian Runner
Located in New York, NY
Predominant soft gray-blue-green Persian Malayer runner from the early 20th century. accents in
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
Alriz collection Rare Gold persian Serapi rug 19th century
Located in Harrington Park, NJ
19th-century Persian Serapi rug featuring a central medallion design on a golden-yellow field. The
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
The Collector’s Choice: Rare Vintage Persian Sultanabad Masterpiece of Elegance
Located in Dallas, TX
61413 Vintage Persian Sultanabad Rug, 06'07 x 07'06. This hand knotted wool vintage Persian
Wool
$28,800Sale Price|20% Off
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
$3,584Sale Price|20% Off
The Collector’s Choice: Vintage Persian Heriz Masterpiece of Rare Distinction
Located in Dallas, TX
61501 Vintage Persian Heriz Rug Runner, 04'01 x 10'10. This hand-knotted wool vintage Persian Heriz
Wool
Zabihi Collection Rare Jewel Toned Persian Heriz Serapi Rug
Located in New York, NY
elements including a rare all-over design entrenched on a tomato red field. 8'8'' x 10'9''
Wool
The Collector’s Bloom: Rare Vintage Bakhtiari Carpet with Ornamental Prestige
Located in Dallas, TX
71962 Vintage Persian Bakhtiari Rug, 07'03 x 10'04. Behold a majestic composition of Persian
Wool
Rare Antique Persian Soumak Saddlebag, Nomadic Charm Meets Versatility
Located in Dallas, TX
74584 Antique Persian Soumak Saddlebag, 03'05 x 05'02. Emanating nomadic charm with incredible
Wool
Zabihi Collection Rare Persian Tabriz Medallion Scalloped Oval Rondel Rug
Located in New York, NY
This exceptional Persian Tabriz rug features a rare and highly sought-after scalloped medallion
Wool
Heritage Refined: Rare Antique Persian Heriz Masterpiece of Distinction
Located in Dallas, TX
53245 Rare Antique Persian Heriz Rug, 11'08 x 13'08. Commanding in presence and timeless in allure
Wool
Zabihi Collection Rare Long Blue Gray Pink Persian Malayer Runner
Located in New York, NY
A long and narrow Persian Malayer runner from the early 20th century. Measures: 2'9" x 19'8".
Wool
Doris Leslie Blau Rare Vintage Persian Mashad Runner by Master Amoghli
Located in New York, NY
Rare Vintage Persian Mashad Runner by Master Amoghli Size: 4'10" × 29'9" (147 × 906 cm). This rare
Wool
Zabihi Collection Antique Persian Bidjar Rare Size Wide Corridor Rug
Located in New York, NY
an early 20th century Persian Bidjar Long Corridor in predominantly gray and bronze tones Details
Wool
Rare Large-sized Traditional Hand-woven Wool Persian Serapi Rug
Located in West Hollywood, CA
This traditional hand-woven Persian Serapi rug has a brick red field of whimsical geometric floral
Wool
$15,400Sale Price|30% Off
Rare Handmade Ivory Background Allover-Floral Design Rug Antique Persian Kirman
Located in New York, NY
1920s Persian Kirman Carpet ( 8'9" x 18' - 266 x 548 cm )
Wool
Doris Leslie Blau Rare Vintage Persian Mashad Runner by Master Amoghli
Located in New York, NY
Rare Vintage Persian Mashad Runner by Master Amoghli Size: 4'10" × 29'9" (147 × 906 cm). This rare
Wool
Rare Antique Heriz Bakhshayesh Carpet, Brown and Rich Red Field, B
Located in New York, NY
abrashed tan-camel tone NW Persian carpet. Other amusing elements include tribal animals and two human
Wool
Zabihi Collection Early 20th Century Rare Size Antique Persian Serapi Rug
Located in New York, NY
a late 19th century Persian Serapi rug. Finely woven with Classic medallion and border. Dark rusty
Wool
Zabihi Collection Rare Wide Long Green Antique Persian Malayer Runner
Located in New York, NY
Description 1920s Persian Malayer Runner in pretty blues and some chartreuse blended in Details
Wool
Modern Persian Silk Carpet in 17th Century Bagh-e Shah Garden Design, Kashan
Located in Pudsey, GB
A rare collector’s Persian silk carpet inspired by the Bagh-e Shah panel garden layout, a
Silk
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 Bakshaish/ NW Rug, 4'1" Persian 4'9" x 7'9" Rare
Located in Evanston, IL
age and use. This rare and exceptional antique Persian Bakshaish rug is a striking example of mid-19th
Wool
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
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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