Early 20th Century Handmade Persian Tabriz Hunting Scene Pictorial Accent Rug
Located in New York, NY
red “American Sarouk” detached floral spray style was imported around 1920 and quickly became popular
Wool
Early 20th Century Handmade Persian Serab Runner
Located in New York, NY
Sarouk” detached floral spray style was imported around 1920 and quickly became popular all over Iran, in
Wool
Early 20th Century Handmade Persian Malayer Runner
Located in New York, NY
Sarouk” detached floral spray style was imported around 1920 and quickly became popular all over Iran, in
Wool
Early 20th Century Handmade Persian Malayer Runner
Located in New York, NY
Sarouk” detached floral spray style was imported around 1920 and quickly became popular all over Iran, in
Wool
Early 20th Century Handmade Persian Malayer Throw Rug
Located in New York, NY
seep or crash in. Whole new genres are imported. The red “American Sarouk” detached floral spray style
Wool
Early 20th Century Handmade Persian Malayer Throw Rug
Located in New York, NY
seep or crash in. Whole new genres are imported. The red “American Sarouk” detached floral spray style
Wool
Mid-20th Century Handmade Persian Malayer Throw Rug
Located in New York, NY
red “American Sarouk” detached floral spray style was imported around 1920 and quickly became popular
Wool
Early 20th Century Handmade Persian Malayer Runner
Located in New York, NY
Sarouk” detached floral spray style was imported around 1920 and quickly became popular all over Iran, in
Wool
Early 20th Century Handmade Persian Malayer Runner
Located in New York, NY
Sarouk” detached floral spray style was imported around 1920 and quickly became popular all over Iran, in
Wool
Rustic Mid-20th Century Handmade Persian Karajeh Small Runner
Located in New York, NY
Sarouk” detached floral spray style was imported around 1920 and quickly became popular all over Iran, in
Wool
Rustic Early 20th Century Handmade Persian Kurd Runner
Located in New York, NY
Sarouk” detached floral spray style was imported around 1920 and quickly became popular all over Iran, in
Wool
Rustic Early 20th Century Handmade Persian Serab Runner
Located in New York, NY
Sarouk” detached floral spray style was imported around 1920 and quickly became popular all over Iran, in
Wool
Mid-20th Century Handmade Persian Malayer Throw Rug
Located in New York, NY
red “American Sarouk” detached floral spray style was imported around 1920 and quickly became popular
Wool
Early 20th Century Handmade Persian Malayer Throw Rug
Located in New York, NY
seep or crash in. Whole new genres are imported. The red “American Sarouk” detached floral spray style
Wool
Early 20th Century Handmade Persian Malayer Runner
Located in New York, NY
Sarouk” detached floral spray style was imported around 1920 and quickly became popular all over Iran, in
Wool
Early 20th Century Handmade Persian Sampler Mahal Throw Rug
Located in New York, NY
red “American Sarouk” detached floral spray style was imported around 1920 and quickly became popular
Wool
Early 20th Century Handmade Persian Tabriz Room Size Carpet
Located in New York, NY
Sarouk” detached floral spray style was imported around 1920 and quickly became popular all over Iran, in
Wool
Early 20th Century Handmade Persian Sultanabad Room Size Carpet
Located in New York, NY
Sarouk” detached floral spray style was imported around 1920 and quickly became popular all over Iran, in
Wool
Early 20th Century Handmade Persian Tabriz Accent Rug
Located in New York, NY
seep or crash in. Whole new genres are imported. The red “American Sarouk” detached floral spray style
Wool
Rustic Grey, Red, & Cream Early 20th Century Handmade Persian Senneh Throw Rug
Located in New York, NY
red “American Sarouk” detached floral spray style was imported around 1920 and quickly became popular
Wool
$5,625
W 41 in L 62 in
Mid-20th Century Handmade Persian Malayer Throw Rug in Blue-Grey, Nude, & Green
Located in New York, NY
red “American Sarouk” detached floral spray style was imported around 1920 and quickly became popular
Wool
$3,700Sale Price|20% Off
W 43 in L 65 in
Mid-20th Century Handmade Persian Malayer Throw Rug In Grey & Brown
Located in New York, NY
Sarouk” detached floral spray style was imported around 1920 and quickly became popular all over Iran, in
Wool
$3,900Sale Price|20% Off
W 46 in L 70 in
Rustic Early 20th Century Handmade Persian Kurd Throw Rug in Red & Cream
Located in New York, NY
seep or crash in. Whole new genres are imported. The red “American Sarouk” detached floral spray style
Wool
Rustic Early 20th Century Handmade Persian Malayer Throw Rug
Located in New York, NY
red “American Sarouk” detached floral spray style was imported around 1920 and quickly became popular
Wool
Mid-20th Century Handmade Persian Tabriz Room Size Carpet
Located in New York, NY
seep or crash in. Whole new genres are imported. The red “American Sarouk” detached floral spray style
Wool
Tribal Mid-20th Century Handmade Persian Afshar Throw Rug in Brown and Cream
Located in New York, NY
Sarouk” detached floral spray style was imported around 1920 and quickly became popular all over Iran, in
Wool
Mid-20th Century Handmade Persian Malayer Small Room Size Carpet
Located in New York, NY
red “American Sarouk” detached floral spray style was imported around 1920 and quickly became popular
Wool
Mid-20th Century Handmade Persian Mahal Room Size Carpet
Located in New York, NY
red “American Sarouk” detached floral spray style was imported around 1920 and quickly became popular
Wool
Early 20th Century Handmade Persian Mahal Room Size Carpet
Located in New York, NY
red “American Sarouk” detached floral spray style was imported around 1920 and quickly became popular
Wool
$21,750
W 94 in L 128 in
Early 20th Century Handmade Persian Tabriz Small Room Size Carpet in Jewel Tones
Located in New York, NY
seep or crash in. Whole new genres are imported. The red “American Sarouk” detached floral spray style
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.
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