SUPERB Persian Heriz Rug - RR4857
Located in Shamokin Dam, PA
. This is an authentic Persian Rug, made in Iran, and not a reproduction or copy from China, India, or
Early 20th Century Persian Arts and Crafts Persian Rugs
Oak
SUPERB Persian Heriz Rug - RR4857
Located in Shamokin Dam, PA
. This is an authentic Persian Rug, made in Iran, and not a reproduction or copy from China, India, or
Oak
Antique Persian Tabriz Rug with Three Medallions in Muted Earth Tones and L.Blue
Located in Atlanta, GA
Medallions in Muted Earth Tones, ivory, brown and light Blue a gorgeous Ardebil Tabriz rug made in Iran
Wool
Antique Persian Tabriz Rug with Floral Medallion Design in Steel Blue & Red
Located in Atlanta, GA
/ type: Iran / Tabriz, circa 1920. This sublime and enchanting vintage rug, a gorgeous Tabriz rug made
Wool
Large Antique Persian Tabriz Rug in Vine Scroll Design in Blue Background, Red
Located in Atlanta, GA
gorgeous Tabriz rug made in Iran in the late 19th century, is a profoundly beautiful with a massive palace
Wool
iran Brown Malayer Runner Rug 3x16 ft
Located in Dallas, TX
This antique Malayer gallery runner rug was made in iran and dated to 1900-1920. Woven in wool, it
Wool
Antique Oushak Carpet, Handmade Oriental Rug Made in Turkey, Peach, Blue, Ivory
Located in Port Washington, NY
West Anatolia is one of the largest weaving regions in Turkey. Since the 15th century, Turkish rugs
Wool
Vintage Persian Handwoven Flat-Weave Rug in Black and Beige Stripe
Located in New York, NY
This vintage flat-weave rug is made in Iran of the finest Persian hand-carded wool, and crafted by
Wool
Modern Persian Handwoven Flatweave Herringbone Rug in Ivory and Beige Color
By Nasiri
Located in New York, NY
This Persian Pelas flat-weave rug is made in Iran with the finest hand-carded, hand-spun wool. The
Wool
Vintage Persian Rug
Located in Norwalk, CT
collection is made in wool. It's measures are: 9'.9 x 13' This vintage Persian rug was made in Iran.
Wool
Vintage Persian Soumak Rug, Flat-Weave Rooster Rug
Located in Dallas, TX
, studio, sitting room, foyer and entryway. Flat-weave rug. Hand-woven wool. Made in Iran. Measures: 04'00
Wool
Antique Persian Shiraz Rug
Located in Norwalk, CT
. This collection is made in wool. It's measures are: 5'.4 x 9'.4 This antique Persian Shiraz rug was
Wool
Vintage Persian Gabbeh Rug
Located in Norwalk, CT
accents in an all-over design. This rug measures 2' 5" x 4' 2" Made in Iran. Rug# 10235369.
Wool
Vintage Persian Tabriz Rug
Located in Norwalk, CT
collection is made in wool. It's measures are: 7'.6 x 11'.2 This Tabriz Rug was made in Iran and it's
Wool
Vintage Persian Tabriz Rug
Located in Norwalk, CT
. This collection is made in wool. It's measures are: 7'.10 x 11'.10 This vintage Persian Tabriz rug was
Wool
Antique Persian Bakhtiari Rug
Located in Norwalk, CT
. This collection is made in wool. It's measures are: 9'.2 x 11'.2 This antique Persian Bakhtiari rug
Wool
Antique Persian Farahan Rug
Located in Norwalk, CT
. This collection is made in wool. It's measures are: 12'.2 x 18'.2 This antique Persian Farahan rug was
Wool
Antique Persian Tabriz Rug
Located in Norwalk, CT
. This collection is made in wool. It's measures are: 7'.1 x 10'.8 This antique Persian Tabriz rug was
Wool
Antique Persian Heriz Rug
Located in Norwalk, CT
measures are: 7'4'' x 10'9'' This antique Persian Heriz rug was made in Iran.
Wool
Vintage Distressed Persian Tabriz Rug
Located in Norwalk, CT
collection is made in wool. It's measures are: 3'.3 x 9'.10 This Tabriz rug was made in Iran and it's
Wool
Vintage Distressed Persian Tabriz Rug
Located in Norwalk, CT
collection is made in wool. It's measures are: 6'.2 x 9'.7 This Tabriz rug was made in Iran and it's
Wool
Vintage Distressed Persian Tabriz Rug
Located in Norwalk, CT
Tabriz rug was made in Iran and it's patterns consist of a centrally placed medallion surrounded by
Wool
Vintage Distressed Persian Tabriz Rug
Located in Norwalk, CT
Persian Tabriz rug was made in Iran and it's patterns consist of a centrally placed medallion surrounded
Wool
Vintage Distressed Persian Tabriz Rug
Located in Norwalk, CT
Tabriz rug was made in Iran and it's patterns consist of a centrally placed medallion surrounded by
Wool
Vintage Woven Persian Mashad Rug
Located in Norwalk, CT
Rug was made in Iran
Wool
21st Century Persian Mashad Rug
Located in Norwalk, CT
splendid. This collection is made in wool. It's measures are: 13'.5 x 20' This modern Persian Mashad rug
Wool
Vintage Distressed Persian Kerman Rug
Located in Norwalk, CT
distressed Persian Kerman overdyed rug was made in Iran and it's patterns consist of a centrally placed
Wool
Persian Pelas Handwoven Flatweave Multicolored Rug
By Nasiri
Located in New York, NY
This Mid century Persian Pelas flatweave rug is made in Iran with the finest hand-carded, hand spun
Wool
Classic Persian Handwoven Rug with Central Diamond Medallion
Located in Dallas, TX
This antique wool area rug was made in iran and dates to 1870–1890 (AGE_Category: antique). The
Wool
Mazandaran Kilim Rug Multicolor Flatweave Panel Design Handwoven Wool
By Nasiri
Located in New York, NY
, multicolor composition. Drawing inspiration from traditional Mazandaran weaving, the rug is made in Iran
Wool
Vintage Sino Yazd Persian Hand Knotted Burgundy Wool Area Rug Carpet 8' x 10'
Located in Dayton, OH
A medium sized Persian Sino Yazd wool area rug. Yazd rugs are made in Yazd Iran and known for their
Wool
1950's Vintage Persian Kashan Rug, Weathered Finesse Meets Belgian Chic
Located in Dallas, TX
texture rug with low to no pile. The artist hand-carved design into the rug. Hand knotted wool. Made in
Wool
Vintage Pictorial Rug with Native American Couple, Tapestry Wall Hanging
Located in Dallas, TX
. Tapestry. Wall hanging. Pictorial Tabriz rug. Hand-knotted wool. Made in Iran (Persia). Measures: 02'00 x
Wool
Antique Persian Isfahan Rug, Old World Charm Meets French Baroque Style
Located in Dallas, TX
. Esfahan Rug. Abrash. Hand-knotted wool. Made in Iran. Measures: 09'08" X 12'06".
Wool
Hand Carved Vintage Persian Kashan Rug, Hotel Lobby Size Carpet, 11'01 x 19'04
Located in Dallas, TX
, and beige with other accent colors. Abrash. Textured hand carved rug. Hand knotted wool. Made in Iran
Wool
Zabihi Collection Blue Antique Turkish Oushak Rug
Located in New York, NY
since the knot count are lower than the antique rugs made originally in Iran. Oushak carpets are very
Wool
Vintage Turkish Style Khotan Overdyed Rug
Located in Norwalk, CT
overdyed rug was made in Iran. These carpets are handmade with colours which have Chinese and Turkmenistan
Wool
Zabihi Collection Pumpkin Orange Large Antique Turkish Oushak Rug
Located in New York, NY
since the knot count are lower than the antique rugs made originally in Iran. Oushak carpets are very
Wool
Zabihi Collection Light Pink Antique Turkish Oushak Oversize Rug
Located in New York, NY
since the knot count are lower than the antique rugs made originally in Iran. Oushak carpets are very
Wool
Oversize Neutral Large Antique Turkish Oushak Rug
Located in New York, NY
than the antique rugs made originally in Iran. Oushak carpets are very desirable because of their warm
Wool
Vintage Hand-Woven Oriental Zanjan Hamadan Rug, Middle Eastern, 1960s
Located in Warszawa, Mazowieckie
The hand-knotted oriental Zanjan rug was made in Iran during the 1960s. Traditionally flatwoven and
Wool
Worn Pale Peach Large Antique Turkish Oushak Rug
Located in New York, NY
terms of antique rugs since the knot count are lower than the antique rugs made originally in Iran
Wool
Zabihi Collection Oversize Pink Gold Large Antique Turkish Oushak Rug
Located in New York, NY
the highest quality in terms of antique rugs since the knot count are lower than the antique rugs made
Wool
Zabihi Collection Distressed Colorful Antique Turkish Oushak 19th Century Rug
Located in New York, NY
in terms of antique rugs since the knot count are lower than the antique rugs made originally in Iran
Wool
Feminine Pale Cream Antique Turkish Oushak Rug, 20th Century
Located in New York, NY
the knot count are lower than the antique rugs made originally in Iran. Oushak carpets are very
Wool
Vintage Orange Persian Tabriz Carpet
Located in Dallas, TX
knotted wool. Made in Iran. Measures: 09'07 x 14'00. Date: 1970s. Late 20th Century.
Wool
Antique Ivory Persian Mashhad Carpet
Located in Dallas, TX
. Made in Iran (Persia). Measures: 10'03 x 13'09. Date: 1920's. Early 20th Century.
Wool
Persian P-J2415
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Late 21st century hand knotted rug, made in Iran. Large open field with a modern design in the
Wool
Vintage Persian Mahal Geometric Rug, circa 1940s
Located in San Mateo, CA
This is a vintage hand-knotted Persian Mahal rug, made in Iran, circa 1940. It is wool pile on
Wool, Cotton
Antique Persian Sarouk Rug for American Market, circa 1920s
Located in San Mateo, CA
This is an antique hand-knotted American Sarouk rug, made in Iran, circa 1920 for the American
Wool, Cotton
Persian Kermanshah Antique Rug
Located in Chicago, IL
This is a beautiful Kermanshah rug from the Iran region. Made in the 1880's-1890's, its a
Wool
Antique Tulip Design Bidjar Rug
Located in Chicago, IL
This is an incredible style of Bidjar rug. Made in Northwestern Iran, south of Tabiz, this rug has
Wool
Antique Lavar Kerman Rug, circa 1920s
Located in San Mateo, CA
This is an antique hand-knotted Persian rug, made in Lavar, Kerman, Iran, circa 1920. It is wool
Wool, Cotton
Antique Design Wool Rug Ziegler Sultanabad, circa 1890
Located in MADRID, ES
company made this type of rugs in Iran. - Made at the end of the 19th century, this rug stands out for the
Wool
Persian Tabriz Circle Rug with Silk, circa 2000s
Located in San Mateo, CA
This is a hand-knotted Persian Tabriz rug, made in Tabriz, Iran, circa 2000s. It is wool and silk
Wool, Cotton, Silk
Vintage Persian Kerman Style Rug from Keshan, circa 1940s
Located in San Mateo, CA
This is a vintage hand-knotted rug made in Kerman, Iran in the Keshan style, circa 1945. It has
Wool, Cotton
Rug - Carpet - Wool Hand Knotted Beige Kashmar 197 x 295 cm
Located in Tilburg, Brabant
The rich and opulent pattern is characteristic of this Persian Kashmar rug that was made skilful in
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Sharoug Mir hand-knotted carpet 340 x 244 cm
Located in STRAČOV, CZ
Sharoug Mir hand-knotted carpet 340 x 244 cm An oriental rug made in Sharug, Iran, where this
Wool, Cotton
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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