Persian Silk Kashan Mohtasham - Size: 6 ft 8 in x 4 ft 6 in
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This Antique Kashan Mohtasham Rug is an exquisite masterpiece that combines the artistry of Persian
Silk
$20,800Sale Price|20% Off
W 90 in L 120 in
Fine Antique Persian Silk on Silk Mohtasham Kashan Rug 7’5" x 10’0"
Located in New York, NY
Fine Antique Persian Silk on Silk Mohtasham Kashan Rug 7’5" x 10’0". The Revival Period rugs woven
Silk
Legacy of a Dynasty: Late 19th Century Persian Mohtasham Silk Kashan Rug
Located in Dallas, TX
the late 19th century by the celebrated Mohtasham atelier of Kashan, this sublime silk Persian rug
Silk
$20,800Sale Price|20% Off
W 78 in L 120 in
Extremely Fine Antique Persian Silk Mohtasham Kashan Rug 6'5" x 10’0"
Located in New York, NY
Extremely Fine Antique Persian Silk Mohtasham Kashan Rug 6'5" x 10’0". The Revival Period rugs
Silk
$10,000Sale Price|20% Off
W 50.4 in L 82.8 in
Extremely Fine Antique Persian Silk Mohtasham Kashan Rug 4'2" x 6’9"
Located in New York, NY
Extremely Fine Antique Persian Silk Mohtasham Kashan Rug 4'2" x 6’9". The Revival Period rugs woven
Silk
Antique Mohtasham Kashan Rug 4'0" x 6'10''
Located in New York, NY
Antique Mohtasham Kashan Rug 4'0" x 6'10''. More than 95% of all "Mohtasham" rugs are wool-piled
Silk
$14,400Sale Price|20% Off
W 56.4 in L 86.4 in
Extremely Fine Persian Mohtasham Kashan Silk Woven by a master weaver Rug
Located in New York, NY
Extremely Fine Persian Mohtasham Kashan Silk Woven by a master weaver Rug 4'7" x 7’2". The Revival
Silk
Antique Persian Red and Ivory Floral Silk Mohtasham Kashan Rug c. 1850-1880
Located in New York, NY
an exquisite example of a Silk Mohtasham Kashan Rug from c. 1850-1880s, measures 4.4 x 6.6 ft.
Wool
Rare And Beautiful Fine Weave Antique Persian Kashan Mohtasham Rug 7' x 10'
Located in New York, NY
A Rare And Beautiful Classic Look Fine Weave Antique Persian Kashan Mohtasham Rug, Country of
Silk
Silk Mohtasham Kashan Rug
Located in New York, NY
A rare small square size all silk Mohtasham Kashan Rug from the early 20th century. The best
Silk
Antique Silk Mohtasham Kashan Rug
By Nazmiyal Collection
Located in New York, NY
the field of this exquisite antique silk Kashan rug from Central Persia. The vines are contained by
Silk
Antique Persian Silk Mohtasham Kashan
Located in New York, NY
Antique Persian Silk Mohtasham Kashan
Silk
Large Antique Silk Mohtasham Kashan Persian Rug
Located in New York, NY
Beautiful large antique silk Mohtasham Kashan Persian rug 49329, country of origin / rug type
Wool
Silk Antique Mohtasham Kashan Rug
By Mohtashem
Located in New York, NY
An extraordinary early 20th century Persian Mohtashem Kashan Silk rug. Measures: 3'4'' x 3'8
Wool, Silk
Rare Tiffany Studios “Jade Ring” Table Lamp
By Tiffany Studios
Located in Dallas, TX
Rare Tiffany Studios Leaded Glass and Patinated Bronze Geometric Table Lamp, circa 1910. This is a rare one of a kind early Tiffany Studios large table lamp that is illustrated in Al...
Bronze
Early 20th Century Persian Kirman Rug
Located in Chicago, IL
A stunning and rare early 20th century Persian Kirman rug with the most elaborately woven pattern with myriad swirling trees and flowering vines culminating with two birds sitting on...
Wool
$405,052
H 86.03 in Dm 51.97 in
Extremely Rare Victorian Chandelier of Exceptional Quality and Size by F&C Osler
By F. & C. Osler
Located in Steyning, West sussex
An extremely rare early Victorian 20-light cut-glass silvered mounted chandelier of exceptional quality the baluster thumb and radial cut shaft with lower shaft canopy and draping pa...
Silver Plate
$4,060Sale Price|64% Off
W 48 in L 66 in
Antique 1880s Persian Haji Jalili Tabriz Rug with Tree of Life Design, 4' x 6'
Located in New York, NY
This Persian Haji Jalili Tabriz carpet circa 1880 features a tree of life design, hand-knotted handspun wool pile and natural vegetable dyes. Created in the workshop of master weaver...
Wool
Antique Oversize Persian Blue Floral Kirman Lavar Rug, c. 1910s-1920s
Located in New York, NY
This is an exquisite antique oversize Persian Floral Kirman Lavar rug, circa 1910-1920s, measuring 19.3 x 30 ft in pristine condition. Provenance: Sotheby's Auction House, New York,...
Wool
$150,000
W 144 in L 225 in
1880s Antique Persian Kashan Rug Kork Manchester Wool, Hotel Lobby Size Carpet
Located in Dallas, TX
73123 Antique Persian Kashan Palace Rug Kork Manchester Wool with Art Nouveau Style. Renowned for soft, extremely luxurious wool imported from England, this late 19th century Persian...
Wool, Kork
Zabihi Collection 19th Century Museum Caliber Mohtasham Kashan Rug
By Mohtashem
Located in New York, NY
Museum Quality astonishing mid-19th century Mohtasham Kashan Rug. This carpet is just as gorgeous today as when it was woven 175 years ago, remarkably remaining in exceptional heavie...
Wool
$1,096,674
H 83.86 in W 45.28 in D 83.86 in
A pair of Spanish-colonial Viceregal mother-of-pearl inlaid bureau-cabinets
Located in Amsterdam, NL
Viceroyalty of Peru, Lima, 18th century, circa 1720-1760 Each with a moulded giltwood cornice and on a foliate carved giltwood base, possibly later and English. The cabinets, with s...
Mother-of-Pearl, Teak
$236,600
W 155 in L 208 in
Hand-Knotted Antique Kerman Rug in Beige-Brown Pictorial Pattern by Rug & Kilim
Located in Long Island City, NY
Hand knotted in wool, a 13x17 antique Persian Kerman Lavar joining rug & Kilim’s coveted Antique & Vintage collection. Originating from Persia circa 1920-1930, the piece flourishes i...
Wool
Antique Persian Haji Jalili Tabriz Rug 4'7'' x 6'6''
Located in New York, NY
Antique Persian Haji Jalili Tabriz Rug 4'7'' x 6'6''. The ruby-tomato field shows virtually no abrash while carrying the double pendanted pointed and scalloped navy medallion and an ...
Wool, Cotton
Luxurious Fine Silk Antique Persian Heriz Area Rug 8'5" x 10'10"
Located in New York, NY
Luxurious Fine Silk Antique Persian Heriz Area Rug, Country Of Origin: Persia, Circa Date: 1870
Silk
Antique Silk and Wool Signed Akbaroff Persian Isfahan Hunting Scene Rug
Located in West Hollywood, CA
This silk and wool vintage, circa 1970, signed Akbaroff Isfahan rug features an ivory field with an overall design of mounted hunting figures, paired animals and animals hunting each...
Wool, Silk
Antique Persian Silk Kashan Pictorial Rug, circa 1900
Located in Secaucus, NJ
Antique Persian Silk Kashan, circa 1900. Finely woven in luxurious silk with the main ivory field having wonderfully detailed floral and plant design in a range of soft gentle colors...
Silk
Antique Persian Kashan Dabir Rug in Pure Silk - Size: 6'10x4'3
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Antique Kashan Dabir Rug in Silk 6'10x4'3 Key Details: Pile: Silk Foundation: Silk Origin: Kashan Dabir Design: tree of life Approximate Age: 100 years Quality (KPI): 300 C...
Silk
Antique Persian Serapi All-Over Motif Rug, Northwest Persia
Located in New York, NY
19th century antique Persian Serapi rug. The finest antique Persian Serapis are geometric or stylized floral in design. The great majority of 19th century Serapi rugs employ large...
Wool
Rare Signed Antique Kerman Persian Rug by Aboul Ghasem Kermani
Located in Long Island City, NY
This 9×15 antique Persian rug is a rare signature piece from the works of Aboul Ghasem Kermani. Hand-knotted in wool circa 1890-1900, this piece was featured in the National Museum o...
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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