Zabihi Collection Blue Antique Turkish Oushak Rug
Located in New York, NY
They are not the highest quality in terms of antique rugs since the knot count are lower than the antique rugs made originally in Iran.
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Vintage Turkish Style Khotan Overdyed Rug
Located in Norwalk, CT
Its measures are: 5'.4 x 10'.7 this vintage Turkish Khotan overdyed rug was made in Iran. These carpets are handmade with colours which have Chinese and Turkmenistan patterns.
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Zabihi Collection Pumpkin Orange Large Antique Turkish Oushak Rug
Located in New York, NY
They are not the highest quality in terms of antique rugs since the knot count are lower than the antique rugs made originally in Iran.
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Oversize Neutral Large Antique Turkish Oushak Rug
Located in New York, NY
They are not the highest quality in terms of antique rugs since the knot count are lower than the antique rugs made originally in Iran.
Wool
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Zabihi Collection Light Pink Antique Turkish Oushak Oversize Rug
Located in New York, NY
They are not the highest quality in terms of antique rugs since the knot count are lower than the antique rugs made originally in Iran.
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Worn Pale Peach Large Antique Turkish Oushak Rug
Located in New York, NY
They are not the highest quality in terms of antique rugs since the knot count are lower than the antique rugs made originally in Iran.
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Zabihi Collection Oversize Pink Gold Large Antique Turkish Oushak Rug
Located in New York, NY
They are not the highest quality in terms of antique rugs since the knot count are lower than the antique rugs made originally in Iran.
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Feminine Pale Cream Antique Turkish Oushak Rug, 20th Century
Located in New York, NY
They are not the highest quality in terms of antique rugs since the knot count are lower than the antique rugs made originally in Iran.
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Zabihi Collection Distressed Colorful Antique Turkish Oushak 19th Century Rug
Located in New York, NY
They are not the highest quality in terms of antique rugs since the knot count are lower than the antique rugs made originally in Iran.
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 border.
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 cotton warp and weft, and is approximately 9 x 12 ft.
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 market.
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 exquisitely woven and beautiful rug.
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 what is known as the Tulip design.
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 pile on cotton warp and weft, and is approximately 10.5 x 14.6 ft.
Wool, Cotton
Antique Design Wool Rug Ziegler Sultanabad, circa 1890
Located in MADRID, ES
Late 19th Century with Red, Blue, Green & Yellows Colors Ziegler Sultanabad Rug Old rug Ziegler Sultanabad with red background and big palmettes. - Design developed by the Swiss chem...
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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 knot on cotton warp and weft, with the silk used as highlights in the design.
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.
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 East Iran. Craftsmen in Kashmar used the finest Persian sales technique which can ...
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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 pattern has been woven for hundreds of years.
Wool, Cotton
Midcentury Persian Tabriz Rug with Cross Medallion in Nude, Brown, Taupe, Teal
Located in Atlanta, GA
This sublime and enchanting vintage rug — a gorgeous Tabriz rug made in Iran some time around the middle of the 20th century — is a profoundly beautiful piece that demonstrates the i...
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Antique Persian Tabriz Rug with Floral Medallion Design in Tan, Red, and Blue
Located in Atlanta, GA
Measures: 8'4 x 11'9 This sublime and enchanting vintage rug, a gorgeous Tabriz rug made in Iran in the early 20th century, is a profoundly beautiful piece that demonstrates the in...
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Antique Bakshaish Rug
Located in New York, NY
Among the larger rugs made in Iran, Bakshaish (Bakhshaish or Bakhshaysh) carpets are in a class by themselves.
Wool
Vintage Bakshaish Rug
Located in New York, NY
Among the larger rugs made in Iran, Bakshaish (Bakhshaish or Bakhshaysh) carpets are in a class by themselves.
Wool
Antique Bakshaish Rug
Located in New York, NY
Among the larger rugs made in Iran, Bakshaish (Bakhshaish or Bakhshaysh) carpets are in a class by themselves.
Wool
Distressed Vintage Persian Kerman Rug with Modern Industrial Style
Located in Dallas, TX
Distressed. Persian Kirman rug. Made in Iran (Persia). Measures: 10'02 x 14'00.
Wool
Antique Bakshaish Rug
Located in New York, NY
Antique Bakshaish: Among the larger rugs made in Iran, Bakshaish (Bakhshaish or Bakhshaysh) carpets are in a class by themselves.
Wool
Antique Oversized Ivory Bakshaish Rug
Located in New York, NY
Antique Persian Bakshaish rug, among the larger oriental rugs made in Iran, Bakshaish (Bakhshaish or Bakhshaysh) rugs are in a class by themselves.
Antique Bakshaish Carpet
Located in New York, NY
Among the most desirable rugs made in Iran, Bakshaish (Bakhshaish or Bakhshaysh) carpets are in a class by themselves.
Wool
Antique Bakshaish Carpet
Located in New York, NY
Among the larger rugs made in Iran, Bakshaish (Bakhshaish or Bakhshaysh) carpets are in a class by themselves.
Wool
Bakshaish
Located in New York, NY
A breathtaking and rare early 20th century authentic persian bakshaish rug with predominant blues and greens. ** Among oriental rugs made in Iran, Bakshaish carpets are in a class...
Wool
XXL mid century Kirman hand knotted rug, Iran 1960s
Located in ECHT, NL
Hand knotted wool Persian rug. Made in Kirman, Iran in the 1960s. Amazing colors and patterns.
Wool
Antique Bakshaish Carpet
Located in New York, NY
Among the larger rugs made in Iran, Bakshaish (Bakhshaish or Bakhshaysh) carpets are in a class by themselves.
Wool
Antique Bakshaish Carpet
Located in New York, NY
Among the larger rugs made in Iran, Bakshaish (Bakhshaish or Bakhshaysh) carpets are in a class by themselves.
Wool
Antique Farahan Sorouk Rug
Located in Norwalk, CT
It's measures are: 6.10 x 10.7 This Antique Farahan Sorouk rug was made in Iran.
Wool
Antique Persian Heriz Rug
Located in Norwalk, CT
This beautiful Antique Persian Heriz hand-knotted design rug. This collection is made in wool. It's measures are: 9' x 12' This Antique Persian Heriz Rug was made in Iran.
Wool
Vintage Persian Heriz Rug
Located in Norwalk, CT
This vintage Persian Heriz rug was made in Iran.
Wool
Vintage Persian Tabriz Rug Overdyed Green Rug with Modern Style
Located in Dallas, TX
Hand-knotted wool. Green Rug. Green Carpet. Made in Persia (Iran). Measures: 09.10 x 12.11.
Wool
Vintage Distressed Persian Tabriz Rug
Located in Norwalk, CT
Its measures are: 9'.6 x 14' This vintage distressed Persian Tabriz rug was made in Iran and its patterns consist of a centrally placed medallion surrounded by arabesques.
Wool
Tribal Style Vintage Persian Gashgai Prayer Rug, Kashgai Qashqai Pictorial Rug
Located in Dallas, TX
Made in Iran (Persia). Measures: 01'07 x 02'07.
Wool
Antique Persian Sarouk Rug with Art Nouveau Style, Persian Palace Size Rug
Located in Dallas, TX
Abrash. Gallery Palace Size Rug. Abrash. Hand-knotted wool. Made in Iran (Persia).
Wool
Antique Persian Mahal Rug with Traditional Style
Located in Dallas, TX
The sophisticated border is amplified by equally rich coloration in this antique Mahal rug. Hand-knotted wool. Made in Persia (Iran). Measures: 8'4 x 10'11.
Wool
Antique Persian Sarouk Rug with Traditional Style
Located in Dallas, TX
Hand-knotted wool. Made in Iran (Persia). Measures: 02'02 x 04'01.
Wool
Square Antique Persian Heriz Serapi Red Blue Rug
Located in New York, NY
However, even if this is the origin of the term “Serapi,” it is not the place where these rugs were made. Fitting to the complicated nature of Serapis, these rugs were made in anothe...
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Vintage Persian Kerman 'Kirman' Rug with Shabby Chic Farmhouse Style
Located in Dallas, TX
80314 Vintage Persian Kerman 'Kirman' Rug with Shabby Chic Farmhouse Style. This impeccably woven vintage Persian Kerman ‘Kirman’ rug was made in Iran ‘Persia’ in the mid-20th centur...
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Vintage Persian Isfahan Rug with Gustavian Grace and Georgian Style
Located in Dallas, TX
Abrash. Hand-knotted wool. Made in Iran (Persia). Measures: 08'07 x 11'06.
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Ivory Pink Yellow Antique Turkish Oushak Rug, Early 20th Century
Located in New York, NY
They are not the highest quality in terms of antique rugs since the knot count are lower than the antique rugs made originally in Iran.
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Antique Red Persian Floral Sarouk Carpet, 10'08 x 16'09
Located in Dallas, TX
The combination of the Herati border with the double guard borders enhances the overall structure and visual impact of this stunning Persian Sarouk Mahal rug. Abrash. Hand knotted w...
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Vintage Soumak Persian Runner with Tribal Style, Flat-Weave Hallway Runner
Located in Dallas, TX
Flat-weave Runner. Flat-weave rug runner. Abrash. Handwoven wool. Made in Iran.
Wool
Vintage Persian Shiraz Kilim Rug with Tribal Style, Flat-Weave Kilim Rug
Located in Dallas, TX
Uneven fringe. Flat-weave Kilim rug. Tribal flat-weave rug. Made in Iran (Persia).
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Vintage Persian Yalameh Shiraz Rug
By Mehraban Rugs
Located in WEST HOLLYWOOD, CA
Narrow bands of star motifs run throughout the design. Yalameh rugs are made in southwestern Iran, in the Fars region known for varied tribal rug productions.
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Antique Persian Sarouk Rug, Square Accent Rug
Located in Dallas, TX
Made in Iran. Measures 02'11 x 03'01.
Wool
Antique Persian Bakhtiari Rug
Located in Norwalk, CT
This Antique Persian Bakhtiari rug was made in Iran.
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Antique Persian Bakhtiari Rug
Located in Norwalk, CT
It's measures are: 9'.10 x 10'.8 This Antique Persian Bakhtiari Rug was made in Iran
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Antique Persian Mahal Rug
Located in Norwalk, CT
It's measures are: 10'.6 x 14'.1 This Antique Persian Mahal Rug was made in Iran
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Antique Persian Kerman Rug
Located in Norwalk, CT
Its measures are: 9'.10 x 12'.8 This antique Persian Kerman rug was made in Iran.
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Antique Persian Bakhtiari Rug
Located in Norwalk, CT
It's measures are: 9'.1 x 11'.10 This antique Persian Bakhtiar rug was made in Iran.
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Vintage Persian Hamadan Rug
Located in Norwalk, CT
It's measures are: 6'.3 x 9'.4 This Hamadan rug was made in Iran and it's patterns consist of a centrally placed medallion surrounded by arabesques.
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Vintage Persian Mashad Rug
Located in Norwalk, CT
It's measures are: 13' x 18'7" This Vintage Persian Mashad rug was made in Iran and it's patterns consist of a centrally placed medallion surrounded by flowers and arabesques.
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Antique Persian Serapi Rug
Located in Norwalk, CT
It's measures are: 9' x 12' This antique Persian Serapi rug was made in Iran.
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Antique Persian Tabriz Rug
Located in Norwalk, CT
Its measures are: 4'5"x6'2" This antique Persian Tabriz rug was made in Iran.
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Antique Persian Tabriz Rug
Located in Norwalk, CT
It's measures are: 9' x 12'.4 This antique Persian Tabriz rug was made in Iran.
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Antique Persian Tabriz Rug
Located in Norwalk, CT
It's measures are: 11'.10 x 18'.6 This antique Persian Tabriz rug was made in Iran.
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Vintage Persian Tabriz Rug
Located in Norwalk, CT
It's measures are: 9'.6 x 12'.8 This vintage Persian Tabriz rug was made in Iran.
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Vintage Persian Tabriz Rug
Located in Norwalk, CT
It's measures are: 7'.7 x 12' This vintage Persian Tabriz rug was made in Iran and it's pattern is dominated by a centrally placed medallion together with a wide border filled with ...
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Vintage Persian Tabriz Rug
Located in Norwalk, CT
It's measures are: 6'1"x9' This Tabriz rug was made in Iran and it's patterns consist of a centrally placed medallion surrounded by arabesques.
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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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