A Late 19th Century Persian Haji Jalili Tabriz Masterpiece
Located in Dallas, TX
79521 Antique Persian Haji Jalili Tabriz Rug, 11'01 x 19'04. The Celestial Invocation: A Signed Persian Tabriz Masterpiece of Sacred Elegance This hand-knotted wool antique Late 19th...
Wool
Persian Tabriz, Signed
Located in London, GB
Tabriz is the second largest city in Iran and the capital of Azerbaijan province. Since the 17th Century, it has been one of the foremost carpet-producing towns in the country. T...
Silk, Wool
Signed Pure Silk Persian Tabriz
Located in Northridge, CA
Signed pure silk Persian Tabriz New, unused Measures: 6' 6" x 9' 11" Hand-knotted silk pile on a silk foundation Field: Beige Border: Beige Accent color: Light-Brown, Red
Silk
Signed Persian Tabriz Rug, circa 1940
Located in Northridge, CA
Red Persian Tabriz area rug, signed by weaver, circa 1940 Measures: 9' 5" x 12' 10" Hand-knotted wool pile, cotton foundation Field: Red Border color: Midnight-Blue Accent color:...
Wool
Signed Persian Tabriz with Abrash, circa 1960
Located in Northridge, CA
Signed Persian Tabriz with Abrash circa 1960 Measures: 9' 8" x 12' 10" Hand-knotted wool pile with abrash, cotton foundation Field color: Blue Border Color: Beige Acce...
Wool
Signed Persian Tabriz Area Rug, circa 1940
Located in Northridge, CA
Signed Persian Tabriz Area rug circa 1940 Measures: 6' 5" x 10' 11" Hand-knotted wool pile, cotton foundation Field: Cherry-Red Border color: Midnight-Blue Accent color: Ivory, L...
Wool
Signed Persian Tabriz Area Rug, circa 1960
Located in Northridge, CA
Signed Persian Tabriz Area rug circa 1960 Measures: 9' 8" x 12' 5" Hand-knotted wool pile, cotton foundation Field: Cherry-red Border color: Navy-blue Accent Color: Lig...
Wool
Signed Vintage Persian Tabriz Rug, circa 1960
Located in Northridge, CA
Persian Tabriz area rug, signed by weaver. Vintage, circa 1960 Measures: 9' 7" x 12' 7" Hand-knotted wool pile, cotton foundation Field: Cherry-Red Border color: Navy-Blue Accent...
Wool
Signed Fine Persian Tabriz Rug, circa 1960
Located in Northridge, CA
Signed fine Persian Tabriz rug, circa 1960 Measures: 9' 5" x 12' 6" Hand-knotted wool pile on a cotton foundation - Over 300 KPSI Field: Midnight-blue Border color: Cop...
Wool
Signed Persian Tabriz Area Rug, circa 1940
Located in Northridge, CA
Signed Persian Tabriz Area rug circa 1940 Measures: 9' 10" x 12' 10" Hand-knotted wool pile, cotton foundation Field: Purple-Red Border Color: Navy-Blue Accent Color: Green, Roya...
Wool
Extra Fine Wool and Silk Signed Persian Tabriz
Located in Northridge, CA
Extra fine wool and silk signed Persian Tabriz New, unused Measures: 6' 9" x 10' 5" Hand-knotted wool and silk pile on a silk foundation, approximately 500 KPSI Field: ...
Wool, Silk
Antique Signed Persian Tabriz with Animal Motif, circa 1940
Located in Northridge, CA
Antique signed Persian Tabriz with animal motif. (deer, bird, tiger, lion) circa 1940.
Wool
Signed Wool and Silk Persian Tabriz Rug, 60 Raj
Located in Northridge, CA
Wool and silk Persian Tabriz rug, signed by weaver. circa 1990 Measures: 8' 4" x 11' 11" Hand-knotted wool and silk pile on a silk foundation - 60 Raj Field: Beige Border: Dusty-...
Wool, Silk
Persian Tabriz Wool and Silk Carpet Signed
Located in Edinburgh, GB
This is a gorgeous new, never ever used authentic Persian 60 Raj (super fine) Tabriz carpet in Isfahan design. It is said that many Isfahan master weavers draw their inspiration from...
Silk, Wool
Signed Pure Silk Persian Tabriz Area Rug, over 600 KPSI
Located in Northridge, CA
Pure silk Tabriz, square area rug. Signed by weaver. Vintage, circa 1970 Measures: 7' 10" x 7' 10" Hand-knotted silk pile on a silk foundation, over 600 KPSI Field: Gold Border:...
Silk
Persian Tabriz 20th Century Palace Size Oriental Masterpiece Signed Rug
By Ashly Fine Rugs 1
Located in Katy, TX
Persian Tabriz very fine mid-20th century. These were better known as "Pahlavi Tabriz" woven during the Shaw dynasty of Iran known for quality and unique designs. This one happens to...
Wool
Persian Fine Tabriz Early 20th Century Oriental Rug Signed by Weaver
By G. None
Located in Katy, TX
Finely woven magnificent Persian Tabriz, circa 1930s signed by the weaver "Khoshteep" central medallion motif.
Fine Persian Tabriz Medallion Carpet, Signed on Both Ends
Located in London, GB
A very fine Persian Tabriz carpet with central medallion, woven with silk and wool on a silk foundation. Both for its pale pastel colouring (mainly ivory, beige and pistachio green) ...
Silk, Wool
Antique Tabriz Rug
By Narvani
Located in RÉDING, FR
The rug is hand woven with the finest quality of workmanship and technique of a master weaver from Northwest Persia, city of Tabriz. The weaver signed his masterpiece "Eyuni" with th...
Wool
20th Century Rug Tabriz Wool and Silk, 1930, Iran, Signed
Located in Paris, FR
Figurative carpet Tabriz wool and silk signed with the Iranian flag.
Wool, Silk
Persian Tabriz 20th Century Square Oriental Rug
By G. None
Located in Katy, TX
Persian Tabriz circa 1930 signed by the weaver, fine rug, square in size 9.5 x 10.9 condition is good, has no repairs and has excellent colors.
Iran Tabriz 20th Century Rug
Located in Geneve, Geneve
Lovey peaceful rug from Tabriz signed Sadaghiani. The quality of its wool is extremely good.
Wool
Antique Signed Persian Joshaghan Carpet 19th Century
Located in Dallas, TX
This early example of a Joshaghan carpet displays a lovely lattice field with five prominent blossomed cross designs. This design shows great inspiration from Persian architect...
Wool
Hand Knotted Extra Large Runner Signed Tabriz Semi-Antique Oriental Rug
Located in Carlstadt, NJ
Hand knotted extra large runner signed Tabriz semi-antique Oriental rug Primary materials: Wool Latex: No Pile height: 0.25 - 0.5 inches Style: Transitional Primary color: Bei...
Wool
Early 20th Century Signed Tabriz Persian Carpet
Located in Gloucestershire, GB
A handsome Tabriz carpet, dating to the early 20th Century, with a wonderfully dynamic design, characteristic of earlier weavings of the 17th-century, and bearing the signature of a ...
Textile
Square Tabriz Gumbad Signed Pure Silk Handmade Oriental Rug
Located in Carlstadt, NJ
This is a truly genuine one-of-a-kind square Tabriz Gumbad signed pure silk handmade Oriental rug.
Silk
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W 116.54 in L 145.67 in
9.8x12.2 Ft Signed Petag Tabriz Carpet. circa 1920. Excellent Original Condition
Located in Spring Valley, NY
A signed 'petag' Tabriz rug. Size: 9.8 x 12.2 Ft. North west Persia, circa 1920 Excellent original condition.
Wool
Persian Tabriz Wool and Silk Signed Hand Knotted Oriental 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, Silk
Ivory Old Persian Tabriz circa 1940, Signed Good Condition Hand Knotted Oriental
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
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
Signed Kork and Silk Blue Persian Tree of Life Tabriz Carpet
Located in Dallas, TX
78775 Kork Wool and Silk Blue Persian Tree of Life Tabriz Rug, 04'00 x 05'10. Persian Tabriz Tree of Life rugs signed by Master Weavers and crafted from kork wool and silk are revere...
Kork, Silk
Signed Antique Persian Tabriz Wool Rug
Located in Rio Vista, CA
Captivating antique Persian hand knotted and signed wool rug featuring an apricot beige field decorated with stylized floral reserves. The border of the carpet is embellished with hu...
Cotton, Wool
Antique Tabriz Hunting Rug Signed by Master Alabaf
Located in Lohr, Bavaria, DE
Very fine knots made of best highland wool and pure natural silk. The rug is signed by the master in the middle of the inner border.
Wool
Ivory Old Persian Tabriz circa 1940, Signed Good Condition Hand Knotted Oriental
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
Signed Vintage Village Persian Tabriz with Animal Motifs
Located in Edinburgh, GB
Rare hand-knotted signed Persian village Tabriz, circa 1970 This is a very warm and beautiful hand-knotted Persian village Tabriz executed in symmetrical knot with double weft...
Persian Tabriz
Located in Edinburgh, GB
This is a gorgeous new, never ever used authentic signed Persian Tabriz from the atelier of the master weaver Taraghi Jadid.
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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