Silk Tabriz Prayer Rug, 19th Century
Located in San Francisco, CA
Silk Tabriz Prayer Rug, 19th C (4th Quarter) This lustrous silk Persian prayer rug blends
Antique Late 19th Century Persian Persian Rugs
Silk
Silk Tabriz Prayer Rug, 19th Century
Located in San Francisco, CA
Silk Tabriz Prayer Rug, 19th C (4th Quarter) This lustrous silk Persian prayer rug blends
Silk
Antique Silk Tabriz Prayer Rug, Northwest Persia.
Located in Point Richmond, CA
Antique Silk Tabriz Prayer Rug, Northwest Persia. A high quality pictorial and directional design
Silk
Silk Tabriz Prayer Rug, 19th Century
Located in San Francisco, CA
Persian Tabriz silk prayer rug is woven in soft tones of ivory and blues with highlights in brick red
Silk
Bobyrug’s Wonderful Rare Antique Silk Tabriz Prayer Rug
Located in Saint Ouen, FR
Very beautiful and fine late 19th century silk prayer rug, with a beautiful mihrab design and
Cotton, Silk
Rugs On Net Red Floral Antique Persian Tabriz Muslim Prayer Design Rug Carpet
By Haji Jalili
Located in New York, NY
19th Century Persian Tabriz Prayer Rug ( 3'4" x 4'3" - 102 x 130 ) Antique Tabriz Persian
Wool
19th Century Haji Jalili Tabriz Pictorial Prayer Rug
Located in Chicago, IL
An amazing 19th century Persian Haji Jalili Tabriz pictorial prayer rug depicting a beautifully
Wool
Zabihi Collection Hadji Jalili Tabriz Animal Pictorial Prayer Rug
By Hadji Jalili
Located in New York, NY
A remarkable late 19th-century pictorial tree of life Tabriz rug woven by Hadji Jalili workshop in
Wool, Cotton
Zabihi Collection Persian Tabriz Pictorial Prayer Rug, early 20th Century
Located in New York, NY
an early 20th century green and pink persian tabriz prayer animal design rug Details rug no. j1151
Wool
Antique Persian Tabriz Silk Prayer Rug.4 ft 3 in x 5 ft 6 in
Located in New York, NY
Beautiful small size antique Persian Tabriz silk prayer rug, country of origin: Persia, date: circa
Silk
$15,066Sale Price|20% Off
W 46.07 in L 60.63 in
Handmade Antique Persian Style Tabriz Prayer Silk Rug 3.8' x 5', 1880s - 1D84
Located in Bordeaux, FR
Handmade Antique Persian Style Tabriz Prayer Silk Rug 3.8’ x 5’, 1880s Add a touch of elegance and
Silk
$10,358Sale Price|20% Off
W 48.43 in L 63 in
Handmade Antique Persian Style Tabriz Prayer Silk Rug 4' x 5.2', 1900s - 1D83
Located in Bordeaux, FR
This Handmade Antique Persian Style Tabriz Prayer Silk Rug is a rare and valuable piece of history
Silk
Zabihi Collection Persian Pictorial Doroksh Prayer Rug
Located in New York, NY
Fascinating antique Persian Doroksh animal pictorial prayer rug. 4'3'' x 6'1'' Since the mid-19th
Wool
Antique Persian Isfahan Mihrab Prayer Carpet
Located in New York, NY
Beautiful Persian Isfahan rug with a mihrab pattern in brown and green from the 1st quarter of the
Wool
Zabihi Collection Antique Persian Isfahan Prayer Carpet
Located in New York, NY
Beautiful Persian Isfahan rug with a prayer design from the 1st quarter of the 20th century finely
Wool
$5,450
W 39 in L 60 in
Fine Luxurious Tree of Life Pattern Prayer Design Vintage Persian Silk 3'3" x 5'
Located in New York, NY
Intricate Fine Luxurious Tree of Life Pattern Prayer Design Vintage Persian Silk Qum Rug, country
Silk
Damoka Collection Antique Persian Tabriz - Size: 9 ft 10 in x 8 ft 1 in
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This Antique Tabriz Rug with a Prayer Design is a captivating blend of artistic expression and
Wool, Cotton
1920's Persian Tabriz Pictorial Garden Carpet with Mihrab Niche
Located in Dallas, TX
61383 Rare Antique Persian Tabriz Pictorial Prayer Rug, 06'03 x 09'07. Woven in the luminous
Wool
19th Century Persian Tabriz Prayer Rug
Located in Dallas, TX
Mid-late 19th century Persian Tabriz prayer rug. This Tabriz features a singular prayer niche
Wool
Antique Silk Tabriz Prayer Rug, Northwest Persia
Located in New York, NY
Antique silk Tabriz Prayer rug, Northwest Persia. A high quality pictorial and Directional design
Silk
Antique Silk Tabriz
Located in Stockholm, SE
Silk Tabriz. Prayer rug from Tabriz in NW Persia. Woven top end first. Terracotta coloured mehrâb
Haji Jalili Antique Silk Persian Tabriz Prayer Rug
Located in Dallas, TX
. This antique silk Tabriz prayer rug features two stylized columns and delicate chandelier that Stand
Silk
Antique Tabriz Prayer Rug Of Floral Vase Design, Circa 1920
Located in Moreton-In-Marsh, GB
Old Tabriz rug with all over floral vase prayer design Circa 1920 The rug has a large central vase
Antique Genghi Prayer Rug
Located in New York, NY
or “namaz.” Some mihrabs on payer rugs look overtly architectural like this silk Tabriz prayer rug
Wool
Antique Tabriz Persian Prayer Design Rug
Located in New York, NY
Created in Tabriz, this beautifully drawn Tree of Life rug depicts an exceptional composition with
Wool
19th Century Persian Hadji Jali Li Tabriz Poshtee Prayer Rug
Located in New York, NY
Authentic Collector Caliber 19th century one of a kind Persian Tabriz rug. Since the mid-19th
Wool
1920s Blue Green Floral Antique Persian Tabriz Silk Rug 2'5"x3'8" Prayer Carpet
Located in New York, NY
Antique Persian Tabriz silk rug, Size: 2'5" x 3'8". Antique Tabriz - Silk Small Scatter Size Wool
Silk
Vintage Persian Qum Vase Prayer Rug
Located in Dallas, TX
77796 vintage Persian Qum Prayer rug 02'00 x 03'00. Give the look of woven wonders and decorative
Other
Antique Silk Tabriz Persian Rug
Located in New York, NY
This magnificent antique Tabriz silk prayer rug almost has the effect pale gold jewels set with
Silk
Antique Turkish Sivas Rug with Prayer Design and Elaborate Floral Border
Located in Atlanta, GA
Fine antique Sivas rugs from western Anatolia are renowned for their fine weaves and intricate
Wool
Zabihi Collection Vintage Persian Tabriz Pictorial Scenic Carpet
Located in New York, NY
1930s Persian Tabriz rug with a pictorial scenery design rug no. j3839 size 9'8'' x 12' 11" Pictorial rugs are some of the most over-the-top examples of the artistry, talent and d...
Wool
$34,000
H 26.5 in W 92.75 in D 32 in
Warren Platner Walnut and Leather Floating Case Sofa for Lehigh Leopold, c. 1970
By Warren Platner, Lehigh Leopold
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This exceptionally rare and highly sought-after collectors piece (with celebrity provenance) is a Warren Platner Executive Leather Case Sofa designed for Lehigh Leopold in circa 1970...
Chrome
Mid-20th Century Handmade Persian Pictorial Tabriz Hunting Ground Carpet
Located in New York, NY
A vintage Persian Tabriz pictorial hunting ground room size carpet handmade during the mid-20th century. Measures: 9' 11" x 12' 7".
Wool
Antique Tehran Persian Rug. 4 ft 4 in x 5 ft 9 in
Located in New York, NY
Beautiful Antique Animal Motif Tehran Persian Rug, Country of Origin / Rug Type: Persian Rug, Circa Date: 1900 –Size: 4 ft 4 in x 5 ft 9 in (1.32 m x 1.75 m).
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
Oversized Late 19th Century Antique Persian Serapi Rug, 16'04 x 22'05
Located in Dallas, TX
74044 Oversized Late 19th Century Antique Persian Serapi Rug, 16'04 x 22'05. This magnificent hand-knotted wool antique Persian Serapi rug epitomizes the grandeur and elegance of 19t...
Wool
Legacy of a Dynasty: Late 19th Century Persian Mohtasham Silk Kashan Rug
Located in Dallas, TX
74220 Rare Late 29th Century Antique Persian Mohtashem Kashan Silk Rug, 06'06 x 10'06. Woven during the late 19th century by the celebrated Mohtasham atelier of Kashan, this sublime ...
Silk
Gorgeous Large Antique Persian Tehran Rug 12'6" x 19'6"
Located in New York, NY
Gorgeous Large Antique Persian Tehran Rug, Country of Origin / Rug Type: Persia, Circa date: 1920
Wool
A Large Vintage Persian Sarouk Rug
Located in Point Richmond, CA
A Large Vintage Persian Sarouk Rug. A fine hand knotted wool pile in Persian knot tightly woven on a cotton foundation. A floral and foliate design consisting of a central 5 tiered r...
Wool, Cotton
Rare Turkish Antique Signed “ZAREH” Peyman Koum Kapi Rug
Located in Ferrara, IT
This is a silk- and metal-thread kum kapi prayer rug. It features a head design woven by Zareh Penyamin and bears the calligraphic signature mark of his in the metal thread at the ba...
Metal
Kula Prayer Rug, c. 1800
Located in San Francisco, CA
Kula Prayer Rug, c. 1800 Additional Information: Dimensions: 5'7" L x 4'3" W Origin: Anatolia Period: 1800 Rug ID: 19187
Wool
Antique Persian Tehran Rug 7'3'' x 9'10''
Located in New York, NY
Antique Persian Tehran Rug 7'3'' x 9'10''. The interwar, finely woven curvilinear scatters and room sizes woven in the Persian capital city. Medallion, allover and directional/niche ...
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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