The Imperial Hunt: Signed 19th Century Mohtasham Kashan Masterpiece of Paradise
Located in Dallas, TX
79670 Antique Persian Mohtasham Kashan Rug, 13'09 x 19'05. The Imperial Hunt: Signed 19th Century Mohtasham Kashan Masterpiece of Paradise.
Wool
Early 20th Century Antique Persian Kashan Mohtasham Rug
Located in Los Angeles, US
They are characterized by a particular style, color and use of imported merino wool. Whether signed or unsigned, antique Mohtashem Kashan rugs are considered the crème de la crème of...
Cotton
Semi Antique Kashan.
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Signed Kashan, central Persia. cream field with all over oversize floral design.
Wool, Cotton
Persian Kashan Rug, Signed
Located in Florence, IT
This particular rug is also signed by the Persian master Attai.
1960s Signed Persian Kashan Rug with Abrash
Located in Northridge, CA
Signed Persian Kashan rug circa 1960 Measures: 9' 3" x 13' 4" Hand-knotted wool pile with abrash, cotton foundation Field: Beige Border: Sea Foam-Green Accent: Navy-Blue, Gold,...
Wool
Signed Blue Persian Kashan Rug, circa 1940
Located in Northridge, CA
Signed blue Persian Kashan rug circa 1940 Measures: 9'11" x 12'5" Hand-knotted wool pile, cotton foundation Field: Navy-blue Border color: Navy-blue Accent color: Gold,...
Wool
Signed Vintage Persian Kashan Rug, Very Fine, circa 1980s
Located in San Mateo, CA
This is a vintage hand-knotted Persian Kashan rug, woven in Kashan, Iran circa 1980s. Mohtasham is the design style.
Wool, Cotton
Exceptional Antique Persian Dabir Kashan Carpet 'Signed Dabir L Sanaye'
Located in New York, NY
Exceptional antique Persian Dabir Kashan carpet 'Signed Dabir L Sanaye,' “Contact Dealer.”
Wool
Mohtashem Kashan Carpet
Located in Stockholm, SE
Kashân, Mohtashem type. Signed "Dastûr (order of) amal-e (made by)Karchâne (workshop) Hassan Gholam Reza Zaré Kâshâni.
Cotton, Wool
Blue Vintage Persian Kashan Rug, circa 1950
Located in Northridge, CA
Blue vintage Persian Kashan rug, signed by weaver. circa 1950 Measures: 9' 4" x 12' 2" Hand-knotted wool pile on a cotton foundation Field: Navy-Blue Border color: Navy-Blue Acce...
Wool
Unavailable
W 117 in L 166 in
1940s Vintage Persian Kashan Allover with Mother and Child Boteh Signed Weaver
Located in Baltimore, MD
A larger boteh encapsulating a smaller one represents a mother and child. The rug is also signed by a master weaver. The boteh motif is mainly used as a sign of fertility.
Wool
Antique Manchester Kashan Rug in Blue Tones, Signed
Located in New York, NY
Fascinating finely woven antique Persian signed Kashan rug The best 19th century and turn-of-the-20th century Kashan carpets, be they of the Manchester wool type or the Mohtasham ...
Wool
Mohtashem Kashan Carpet
Located in Dublin, NH
Because not all Mohtashem pieces were signed, Kashan carpets of the same high level of quality are given the market name “Mohtashem” to distinguish them.
Wool
Antique Persian Mohtashem Kashan Carpet
Located in New York, NY
They are characterized by a particular style, color and use of imported merino wool. Whether signed or unsigned, antique Mohtashem Kashan rugs are considered the crème de la crème of...
Wool
Persian Kashan Wool Mosque Prayer Rug, Signed in Farsi, circa 1930
Located in Big Flats, NY
Persian hand-knotted wool Kashan prayer rug features central mosque design, singed in Farsi, primarily orange, green and blues, circa 1930. Measures: 68" x 53.5".
Wool
Red Semi Antique Signed Persian Kashan Full Pile Hand Knotted Oriental Rug
Located in Carlstadt, NJ
This is a truly genuine one-of-a-kind red semi antique signed Persian Kashan full pile hand knotted rug.
Wool
Antique Rug Persian Mohtasham Kashan Pictorial Hand Knotted Circa 1910
Located in New York, NY
Antique Persian Pictorial Mohtasham Kashan Signed ( pair available) Antique Persian Mohtashem rugs – Antique rugs by Mohtashem from Kashan – Ustad Mohtashem is one of the most rev...
Wool
Magnificent Oversized 1960s Handwoven Persian Kashan Carpet
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Beautiful, signed Persian Kashan oversized carpet (11’ 4” x 16’ 2”).
Cotton, Wool
Mid 20th Century Persian Kashan Rug
Located in Chicago, IL
A wonderful mid 20th century Persian Kashan rug with a cream field featuring an intricate arabesque pattern. The design consists of scrolling vines, large Shah Abbasi palmettes, and ...
Wool
$8,244Sale Price|20% Off
W 75.2 in L 116.54 in
Handmade Antique Persian Style Sumak Rug 6.2' x 9.7', 1920s - 1W07
Located in Bordeaux, FR
Handmade Antique Persian Style Sumak Rug: Product Details: Name: Handmade Antique Persian Style Sumak Rug Size: 6.2’ x 9.7’ (approximately 6 feet 2 inches by 9 feet 7 inches) Origin...
Wool
Antique Malayer Sarouk rug, Early 20th Century
Located in Dublin, NH
Antique Malayer Sarouk rug, Early 20th Century Hand-knotted Malayer Sarouk rug from Persia, Early 20th Century. Palette of salmon/coral with indigo spandrels and border, ivory and l...
Wool
$38,955
W 180 in L 276 in
The Imperial Reverie: An Antique Persian Kashan Masterpiece of Palatial Splendor
Located in Dallas, TX
75650 Antique Persian Kashan Rug, 15'00 x 23'00. The Imperial Reverie: An Antique Persian Kashan Masterpiece of Palatial Splendor. A captivating expression of Persian courtly artistr...
Wool
$88,480Sale Price|20% Off
W 78 in L 126 in
The Celestial Sanctuary: Antique Mohtasham Kashan Silk Masterpiece of Paradise
Located in Dallas, TX
74220 Antique Persian Mohtasham Silk Kashan Rug, 06'06 x 10'06. The Celestial Sanctuary: An Antique Mohtasham Kashan Silk Masterpiece of Paradise. Woven during the late 19th century ...
Silk
$50,400
W 121 in L 176 in
The Aristocratic Hunt: A 19th Century Persian Sultanabad Masterpiece of Splendor
Located in Dallas, TX
74840 Antique Persian Sultanabad Rug 10'01 x 14'08. The Aristocratic Hunt: A 19th Century Persian Sultanabad Masterpiece of Splendor. Woven in the golden twilight of the mid-19th cen...
Wool
$49,000
W 161 in L 260 in
The Paradise Heirloom: Late 19th Century Persian Bijar Masterpiece of Nobility
Located in Dallas, TX
79581 Signed Antique Persian Bijar Rug, 13'05 x 21'08. The Paradise Heirloom: Late 19th Century Persian Bijar Masterpiece of Nobility. Woven in the Late 19th Century, this hand knott...
Wool
$5,200Sale Price|20% Off
W 99 in L 150 in
Antique Persian Sultanabad Rug, Wool, Distressed Finish, 1920
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Antique sultanabad beautifully distressed. Great condition
Wool
$66,080Sale Price|20% Off
W 110 in L 158 in
The Imperial Arabesque: Late 19th Century Haji Jalili Persian Tabriz Masterpiece
By Haji Jalili
Located in Dallas, TX
73130 Haji Jalili Antique Persian Tabriz Rug, 09'02 x 13'02. The Imperial Arabesque: A Late 19th Century Haji Jalili Persian Tabriz Masterpiece. Hand-knotted in wool during the Late ...
Wool
$9,520Sale Price|20% Off
W 115 in L 156 in
Antique Persian Malayer Rug with Dutch Renaissance and European Style
Located in Dallas, TX
52452 Antique Persian Malayer rug with Dutch Renaissance and European style. With architectural elements of curved lines and a subdued color scheme, this hand knotted wool antique Pe...
Wool
Antique Persian Kashan Area Rug, Hand-Knotted Wool, Floral, 1900s
Located in Barrington, IL
Quintessential elegance and refined artistry showcased in this vintage Persian Kashan area rug, meticulously hand-knotted in the early 1900s. This exquisite piece embodies the classi...
Wool, Cotton
1900 Antique Uzbek Khotan Samarkand Rug
Located in Los Angeles, US
Antique Samarkand Rugs: The desert oasis of Khotan was an important stop on the Silk Road. The people of Khotan were expert carpet weavers who produced high quality antique rugs and ...
Wool, Cotton
$2,473Sale Price|20% Off
W 64.18 in L 83.47 in
Handmade Antique Persian Style Afshar Rug 5.3' x 6.9', 1920s - 1D96
Located in Bordeaux, FR
Immerse your space in the artistry of the Middle East with our Handmade Antique Persian Style Afshar Rug. Crafted meticulously in the 1920s, this piece measures a generous 5.3’ x 6.9...
Wool
Antique Persian Tabriz Rug, Wool, Distressed, 116.4\" x 93.6\", 1930
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Gorgeous distressed tabriz
Wool
$8,260
W 79 in L 122 in
The Imperial Garden: A Late 19th Century Persian Tabriz Masterpiece of Elegance
Located in Dallas, TX
79727 Antique Persian Tabriz Rug, 06'07 x 10'02. The Imperial Garden: A Late 19th Century Persian Tabriz Masterpiece of Elegance. This hand-knotted wool antique Persian Tabriz rug fr...
Wool
$179,200
W 180 in L 264 in
The Sovereign Garden: A Late 19th Century Persian Bakshaish Masterpiece of Grace
Located in Dallas, TX
79758 Antique Persian Bakshaish Rug, 15'00 x 22'00. The Sovereign Garden: A Late 19th Century Persian Bakshaish Masterpiece of Grace. This hand knotted wool Persian Bakshaish rug fro...
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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