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
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
10X13 Antique Persian Tabriz Fine Weave Rare Blue Tones 305cmx401cm c.1900
Located in New York, NY
This antique Persian Tabriz rug, circa 1900, features an elegant allover floral composition set against a rare soft blue field framed by a beautifully detailed botanical border. Its ...
Wool
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, green About: Beyond unique in size, colors, weave, condition, and design - this...
Wool
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. This rug has been handcrafted for weeks in the traditional method that is used to m...
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 myriad stylized flowers, leaves, and scrolling vines, all woven in crimson, pink, white,...
Wool
Alriz Collection: Rare and Unusual Tribal Bakshaish with Chinese Symbols
Located in Harrington Park, NJ
Antique and extremely enigmatic Bakshaish rug featuring a striking geometric medallion design set within a vertically oriented rectangular field. The central medallion is a large tri...
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, extremely old-world with those globe-like motifs in the corner spandrels. This is...
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 of arms of the Ottoman Empire. The emblem features an ornate cartouche surrounded b...
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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
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8x10 Rare Antique Turkish Oushak Rug High Quality Black 249cm x 313cm C.1940
Located in New York, NY
This Rare Antique Turkish Oushak rug, woven circa 1940, showcases a striking black field adorned with an elegant floral medallion and an intricate network of stylized botanical motif...
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 Featuring an all-over geometric medallion design with complementary geometric motifs ...
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-knotted, 100% wool rug with high density knots. Made in Pakistan cca. 1950s. Very goo...
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 Caucasian Kilim rug with all-over diamond and geometric design, rug R20-0301, country o...
Wool
Rare Square Vintage Persian Hamadan Rug, 1970s 2.9' x 2.11' -1C1250
Located in Bordeaux, FR
A distinctive and hard-to-find square-format vintage rug from the renowned Hamadan province. Woven in the 1970s, this piece features the characteristic bold geometry and vibrant pale...
Wool
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. This rug has been handcrafted for weeks in the traditional method that is used to m...
Wool
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. This rug has been handcrafted for weeks in the traditional method that is used to m...
Wool
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. This rug has been handcrafted for weeks in the traditional method that is used to m...
Wool
Doris Leslie Blau Antique Tabriz Allover Ivory Silk Carpet - c. 1880
Located in New York, NY
One of the most captivating aspects of this rug is its incorporation of figurative motifs-including paired birds, flowering branches, and human figures-rare and prized elements in Pe...
Silk
Exceptional Rare Antique 19th Century Oversize Persian Senna Carpet
Located in New York, NY
Exceptional rare antique 19th century Persian Senna carpet. Contact dealer.
Wool
Exceptional & Rare Antique Oversize 19th Century Persian Kurdish Carpet
Located in New York, NY
Exceptional antique Persian Kurdish carpet. Contact dealer. Excellent condition.
Wool
Rare Antique Unusual Signed Persian Mahal
Located in Aspen, CO
This weaving is a Classic Mahal/Sultanabad woven in Central Persia in the late 19th and early 20th century. Sultanabad was a prominent weaving district throughout the Glorious histor...
Wool
Rare Pure Silk Persian Farahan, Inscribed
Located in Northridge, CA
Rare 4X7 antique pure silk Persian Farahan inscribed "Sherkat Sehami Frash Iran" circa 1940 Measures: 4' 5" x 6' 9" Hand-knotted silk pile on a silk foundation Field: Beige Bord...
Silk
10'x13' Rare Antique Persian Bakhtiari
Located in Blacksburg, VA
Absolutely incredible 1930's Persian Bakhtiari. This piece features beautiful rusty tones, cream, and blue incorporated in a lesser seen all over design. The timeless design of Bakht...
Wool, Cotton
Antique Ziegler Carpet, Rare 17th Century Polonaise Design
By Ziegler & Co.
Located in Crondall, Surrey
The reason this carpet is rarer than most antique Ziegler's is the design is a copy of a 17th century Polonaise carpet.
Exceptional Rare Antique Oversize Mohtasham Kashan Carpet
Located in New York, NY
Contact dealer Excellent condition.
Wool
Rare Antique 19th Century Persian Village Rug
Located in New York, NY
Rare antique 19th century Persian village rug. Contact dealer. Excellent condition.
Wool
Pale Blue Sky, Rare Hand-Knotted Tabriz Carpet
Located in Cremorne, AU
KPSI: 474 Origin: Tabriz, Iran Composition: Silk and wool Size: 250 cm x 100 cm Description: Floor carpet but can also be used as a wall carpet.
Wool, Silk
Shadegaan, Hand-Knotted, Rare Design Persian/Tabriz Rug
Located in Cremorne, AU
KPSI: 645 Origin: Tabriz, Iran Composition: Silk and cork wool (high silk content) Size: 300 cm x 200 cm Description: This Persian carpet/rug is hand-knotted made by Mastercrafts...
Wool, Silk
Exceptional Rare Antique 19th Century Persian Bidjar Rug
Located in New York, NY
Exceptional rare antique 19th century Persian Bidjar rug. Contact dealer. Excellent condition.
Wool
Faraj Mehran, Rare Design Tabriz Hand-Knotted Carpet/Rug
Located in Cremorne, AU
KPSI: 645 Origin: Tabriz, Iran Composition: Silk and wool Size: 290 cm x 180 cm Flowers consists of silk finishes. Its a rare design by Master Salari.
Wool, Silk
Antique Persian Heriz Bakshaish, Rare Ivory Field, Wool, 1915
Located in Williamsburg, VA
This is a great example of a scatter size Persian Heriz Bakshaish. Bakshaish rugs are woven in a small village outside of Heriz. They are known for good quality and bold geometric de...
Wool
7.5'x11' Rare, Antique Viss / Arak - Persian Rug - Rust
Located in Blacksburg, VA
Jaw dropping 60's Persian Arak. Often referred to as a "Sarouk Rug", this rug more specifically was woven in the city of Arak. Arak rug's are noted for being sturdy soft, and intrica...
Wool, Cotton
Unavailable
W 78.75 in L 118.12 in
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 classical Safavid motif symbolising paradise.
Silk
Unavailable
W 147 in L 231 in
Antique Persian Serapi, Ivory, Rare Mythological Motif, Wool, Oversize 1890
Located in Williamsburg, VA
This is a rare antique Persian Serapi. While it appears to have a traditional motif, part of the field designs depicts four mythalogical dragons or snakes with the face of humans thi...
Wool
Rare 8'x10' Antique Heriz - Persian Serapi Rug - Salmon & Cream
Located in Blacksburg, VA
Immaculate 60's Persian Heriz. This piece is one of the most unique Heriz's we've had the pleasure to see. The base color is a beautiful, shimmering salmon pink and features a unique...
Wool, Cotton
Unavailable
W 130 in L 161 in
Antique Persian Fereghan Sarouk, Ivory Background Wool 1890 Room Size Rare
Located in Williamsburg, VA
A very rare antique Persian Fereghan Sarouk with an ivory field and no center medallion from 1890. It is a room size, 10-10 x 13-7. Highly decorative with the pastel feel with lots o...
Wool
Rare Tree of Life Antique Persian Bakhtiari 8' 3" x 12'
Located in Winnetka, IL
Bakhtiari rugs are among the most durable and have a vast array of designs among Persian tribal rugs. Bakhtiar region has numerous tribes with each tribe having its own technique of ...
Wool
Unavailable
W 100 in L 138 in
Exceptional Antique 19th Century Persian Haji Jalli Tabriz with Rare Cognac Grou
Located in New York, NY
Exceptional antique 19th century Persian Haji Jalli Tabriz with rare Cognac Grou, "Contact Dealer" button. Excellent condition.
Wool
Unavailable
W 41.34 in L 57.09 in
3'x5' Antique Abadeh - Tribal Persian Rug - Red, Rare All Over Design
Located in Blacksburg, VA
Immaculate 60's Persian Abadeh entry rug. This unique little rug is a perfect representation of a Persian Abadeh. Abadeh's are very tightly woven and feature bold primary colors. Aba...
Wool, Cotton
Rare Tree of Life Antique Persian Bakhtiari 10' 6" x 12' 8"
Located in Winnetka, IL
Bakhtiari rugs are among the most durable and have a vast array of designs among Persian tribal rugs. Bakhtiar region has numerous tribes with each tribe having its own technique of ...
Wool
Rare Antique Faraghan Sarouk
Located in Aspen, CO
A simply gorgeous Faraghan Sarouk dating from the last quarter of the 19th century. These carpets were the pride of the Persian carpets. They represent the true investment grade of r...
Wool
Rare Antique Ziegler Sultanabad
By Ziegler & Co.
Located in Aspen, CO
This rug was woven in Central Persia during the last quarter of the 19th Century. This rug is attributed to the great designers of the Ziegler Company. Ziegler was a British compan...
Wool
Rare Antique Pictorial Kashgai Lion Rug
Located in Aspen, CO
Early Kashgai or Lori pictorial. South Persian origin. The lions are the guardian of Persepolis. In the Fars district, circa last quarter of the 19th century. Wool on wool foundation.
Wool
Rare Salt and Pepper Gashgai Gabbeh Rug
Located in Graz, Styria
The infield of this old Gabbeh rug was made by the alternating usage of a red and a white knot. The resulting field is like salt and pepper. Usually this kind of pattern was made wit...
4'x7' Antique Qashqai - Rare All-Over Design
Located in Blacksburg, VA
Unique 1950's Persian Qashqai rug. The Qashqais are a tribe of nomadic Persians that weave some of the most interesting rug designs in the world. This rug's design is incredibly uniq...
Wool, Cotton
Very Rare Antique Camel Hair Sarab with Lattice Design Field
Located in Aspen, CO
This is one of the rare examples of camel hair weavings in a large room size format. Woven in Persia, circa 1875, this rug contains both camel hair and sheep wool, which gives the ru...
Wool
Rare Rug Ispahan Signed Davari, Iran, circa 1970, 20th Century
Located in Paris, FR
Carpets Ispahan, circa 1970 signed Davari wool and silk.
Wool, Silk
Unavailable
W 127.17 in L 180.32 in
Rare Great Goum in Silk Extra Fine Quality, circa 1960, 20th Century
Located in Paris, FR
Rare great silk goum extra fine quality, circa 1960 XXème very large size and all in silk.
Silk
Incredible Piece of Art. Rare Turkish Area Rug - Sar 8
Located in Orlando, FL
Stunning Turkish area rug measuring approximately 62" x 35". Amazing colors, work and handcraftsmanship. Perfect condition. Perfect for any room / space at home or at the office. ...
Wool
Persian Art Deco Carpet Signed Amoghli
Located in Milan, IT
A rare Persian carpet characterized by an eau-de-nil open field decorated at opposite corners by a cluster of three sawtooth-edged leafs in ivory and ruby red.
Rare Antique Silk Persian Souf Kashan Carpet
Located in New York, NY
Antique Silk Persian Souf Kashan Carpet, Origin: Persia, Circa: Turn of the Twentieth Century - Here is an absolutely remarkable antique Oriental rug - an antique Souf Kashan carpet ...
Silk
Magnificent Rare Oversized Silk and Wool Persian Tabriz Carpet
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This magnificent rare oversized (11’ 9” x 16’ 5”) exceptionally fine silk and wool on a silk weave foundation Persian Tabriz carpet was hand-knotted circa 1950.
Silk, Wool
Antique Rugs, Persian Rugs, Very Rare Carpet from Tehran
Located in Wembley, GB
An antique Persian carpet from Tehran, circa 1880. These lovely handmade rugs features a very fine weave and are very rare found in the world.
Wool, Cotton, Organic Material
Antique Persian Sarouk Square Carpet, Red & Green Tones, Rare Size
Located in New York, NY
This square rug hows a detached floral spray pattern swimming around a central lightly lobed small medallion, all detailed in red and rose tones on the creamy ivory field. 'American ...
Wool
Rare Fine Antique Persian Serapi Mansion Carpet, Bright Colors, Blue Border
Located in New York, NY
The light camel-tone field displays an offset, half-drop pattern of isolated Caucasian-style snowflakes, and is centered by a totally open hexagonal subfield enclosing a royal blue p...
Wool
Rare Pair of Antique Lavar Kerman Persian 'Tree of Life' Prayer Carpets
Located in Ft. Lauderdale, FL
Not often do we find a pair of rugs. These Persian Lavar Kerman prayer rugs of the early or mid-20th century feature densely woven 'tree of Life' motif with flowers and birds in beau...
Wool
Rare Antique Persian Kilim
Located in New York, NY
A Rare Persian Kilim. Irregular striped strips were woven individually and then combined to create a wide runner. Various shades of brown, camel and black with red accent stripes.
Wool
Rare Antique Persian Gabbeh Runner
Located in New York, NY
An early 20th century Persian Gabbeh rare size runner originating from the JP WILLBORG collection in Europe Measures: 3'5'' x 13'2''.
Wool
Rare Antique Persian Heriz Square Rug
Located in New York, NY
Rare square size Persian Heriz rug. Almost 9 foot square.
Wool
Rare Size Persian Heriz Panel Rug
Located in New York, NY
A vintage Persian Heriz panel size rug from the 20th century.
Wool
Rare Size Antique Persian Heriz Rug
Located in New York, NY
An early 20th century high decorative Persian Heriz foyer-size rug. Typically found in room size formats, this one is in a 5 x 8 Measures: 5'2'' x 8'.
Wool
Rare Early 20th Century NW Persian Rug
Located in Chicago, IL
An early 20th century NW Persian rug of rare size and shape with myriad stylized floral and scrolling vine clusters woven in crimson, indigo, gold, teal, pink, and white against an a...
Wool
Rare Brown Background Antique Persian Tabriz Rug
Located in New York, NY
This majestic antique Persian Tabriz carpet features two iconic regional patterns that represent the height of artistry, creativity and technical skill. The opulent palace-sized fiel...
Wool
Beautiful Rare Persian Meshed Rug in Wool
Located in Casale Monferrato, IT
Nice 20th century Meshed Persian rug with a beautiful decoration entirely hand knotted with wool.
Wool
1930s Rare Art Deco Wool Carpet/Rug, Czechoslovakia
Located in Praha, CZ
- good original condition with some signs of use - It's visible that it has been made some reparations and some damaged parts has been replaced with wool with a slightly different co...
Wool
Rare Antique Persian Heriz Square Room Size Rug
Located in New York, NY
Rare square size traditional antique Persian Heriz rug.
Wool
Rare Mid 19th Century Rose Madder Proto Serapi Carpet
Located in Dublin, NH
As early as the beginning of the 20th century, within American carpet circles, the finest production of carpets from the area of Heriz in the far northwest of Persia were referred to...
Wool
Extremely Rare and Beautiful Antique Persian Bakshaish Rug
Located in New York, NY
A Beautiful And Rare Vase Design Antique Persian Bakshaish Rug, Country of Origin / Rug Type: Antique Persian Rug, Circa Date: 1880. Size: 13 ft 6 in x 16 ft 6 in (4.11 m x 5.03 m).
Wool
Rare Tribal Persian Vintage Rug with Natural Dyes
Located in Lohr, Bavaria, DE
Hand-knotted Persian tribal rug from the Kashkai tribe. Hand spun highland wool with beautiful luster. Exquisite condition. Excellent rug for interiordesign with the special color a...
Wool
Antique Persian Bibikabad Carpet with Steal Blue, Charcoal, Green, and Brown
Located in Atlanta, GA
Rug W22-0108, country of origin / type: Iran / Bibikabad, circa 1920 with a rare size. Measures: 6'2 x 9'2 With a rare size, this antique Persian Bibikabad carpet, from the Hamada...
Wool
Beautiful Fine Rare Gold Background Antique Persian Kerman Rug
Located in New York, NY
Since the 17th century, Kerman has been a major center for the production of high-quality carpets. The so-called Vase Carpets of the Safavid period are among the greatest masterpiece...
Wool
Zabihi Collection Tribal Geometric Persian Balouch Rare Size Runner
Located in New York, NY
an early 20th Century Persian Balouch Runner Details rug no. j4326 size 4' 7" x 13' 1" (140 x 399 cm)
Wool
Rare Double Sided 20th Century Antique Persian Gabbeh Rug
Located in New York, NY
A 1st quarter of the 20th century Double Sised Persian Gabbeh accent-size geometric rug originating from the JP WILLBORG collection. primary-image shown shows 1 side of the rug. the ...
Wool
Intricate Rare Antique 17th Century Persian Textile 1'5" x 1'8"
Located in New York, NY
Beautiful and Intricate 17th Century Persian Textile 40547, Country of Origin: Persia, Circa Date: 17th Century
Wool, Silk
1930s Rare Blue Sarouk Mahajaran Persian rug excellent condition 10x16.9
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Extremely high quality wool. Rare blue background
Wool
Genuine Pakistan 100% Wool Pile Hand Knotted Carpet Rare Square Size
Located in West Hartford, CT
Elegant 5'9" by 5'9" 100% wool pile, hand knotted Pakistani square rug with a stunning color scheme with red being the predominant color. Excellent condition and made by hand.
Wool
Rare Antique Persian Mahal Rug, Square, Lightly Distressed, Natural Tones
Located in New York, NY
The light brown field shows a discreetly centralised pattern of dark brown accented serrated leaves, assorted palmettes and linear vinery. Brown border. Rare size.
Wool
Extremely Fine and Rare Antique Bidjar Persian Rug, Silk Foundation, circa 1890
Located in New York, NY
Extremely fine and rare antique Bidjar Persian rug, silk foundation, hand knotted, circa 1890 Design: Floral Bidjar is the name of a small Kurdish town in western Iran.
Wool, Silk
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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