Antique Persian Esfahan Rug Ahmad Esfahan Handmade Persian Carpet 5x7
Located in New York, NY
This is a magnificent rare antique Persian Tehran Esfahan rug from the late 19th century
Antique 1870s Persian Persian Rugs
Wool
Antique Persian Esfahan Rug Ahmad Esfahan Handmade Persian Carpet 5x7
Located in New York, NY
This is a magnificent rare antique Persian Tehran Esfahan rug from the late 19th century
Wool
$18,000Sale Price|81% Off
Extremely Fine Persian Silk Qum Rug 6'4'' x 9'9''
Located in New York, NY
Qom rugs (or Qum, Ghom, Ghum) are made in the Qom Province of Iran, around 100 km south of Tehran
Silk
Vintage Persian Kazvin Rug, circa 1940 9'8 x 20'7
Located in Secaucus, NJ
motifs which are repeated in the borders. Kazvin is 90 miles west of Tehran and produced rugs until the
Wool
Antique Persian Kazvin Rug, circa 1900 12'8 x 17'8
Located in Secaucus, NJ
. Kazvin is 90 miles west of Tehran and produced rugs until the late 1930s. Unusual for a weaving area the
Wool
$3,200Sale Price|67% Off
Extremely Fine Silk Persian Qum Area Rug 3'1" x 4'8"
Located in New York, NY
Qom rugs (or Qum, Ghom, Ghum) are made in the Qom Province of Iran, around 100 km south of Tehran
Silk
Extremely Fine Pure Silk Persian Qum Rug 4'5'' x 6'11''
Located in New York, NY
Qom rugs (or Qum, Ghom, Ghum) are made in the Qom Province of Iran, around 100 km south of Tehran
Silk
$6,800Sale Price|20% Off
Antique Lavar Kerman Old Medallion Rug Hand Knotted Kirman Persian Carpet
Located in Tokyo, JP
color composition. Kirman (Kerman) is one of the significant rug-producing areas of Persia. It has
Wool, Natural Fiber
Early 20th Century Handmade Persian Room Size Rug Inspired by European Designs
Located in New York, NY
An antique Persian Tehran room size rug handmade during the early 20th century and probably
Wool
$6,400Sale Price|20% Off
Fine Persian Silk Qum 3'1" x 5'
Located in New York, NY
Qom rugs (or Qum, Ghom, Ghum) are made in the Qom Province of Iran, around 100 km south of Tehran
Silk
$5,440Sale Price|79% Off
Fine Persian Silk Qum Runner 2'2'' x 9'3''
Located in New York, NY
Qom rugs (or Qum, Ghom, Ghum) are made in the Qom Province of Iran, around 100 km south of Tehran
Silk
$36,000Sale Price|30% Off
Fine Persian Silk Qum
Located in New York, NY
Qom rugs (or Qum, Ghom, Ghum) are made in the Qom Province of Iran, around 100 km south of Tehran
Silk
$48,000Sale Price|20% Off
Extremely Fine Persian Silk Qum
Located in New York, NY
) are made in the Qom Province of Iran, around 100 km south of Tehran. Although rug weaving in Qom was
Silk
1950's Persian Qum Carpet with Traditional Style
Located in Dallas, TX
Tehran, this rug pays homage to a legacy that began to flourish in the 1930s when rug merchants from
Wool
Unavailable|$11,500
Persian Tehran 20th Century Oriental Rug
By G. None
Located in Katy, TX
Persian Tehran rugs are of the most rare rugs Iran has ever produced. This rug woven in Tehran Iran
Wool
Unavailable|$1,606
Rug Wool Hand Knotted Blue Red and Beige Teheran
Located in Tilburg, Brabant
. This exclusive Tehran rug has a very Fine knot density and is in excellent condition.
Wool
Unavailable|$14,279
20th Century Rug from Iran Tehran
Located in Geneve, Geneve
This beautiful piece of art has been woven in the capital of Iran (Tehran) Lots of silk have been
Wool, Silk
Unavailable|$29,748
20th Century Iran Tehran
Located in Geneve, Geneve
rugs. Probably Tehran in perfect condition.
Wool, Silk
Unavailable|$9,800
Vintage Persian Hamedan Rug
Located in Los Angeles, CA
today is a major city west of Tehran. The finely crafted rugs from this region incorporate the culture
Wool
Unavailable|$21,418
20th Century 100% Silk Qom
Located in Geneve, Geneve
Qom rugs are made in the Qom province of Iran, around 100 km south of Tehran. Although rug weaving
Silk
Sold|$26,000
Antique Persian Tehran Rug
Located in New York, NY
Antique Persian Tehran rug.
Wool
Sold|$70,000
Early 20th Century Persian Tehran Rug
Located in New York, NY
'An early 20th century Persian Tehran rug, the rich red field with an allover trellis of expressive
Sold|$14,000
Fine Antique Persian Tehran Rug 8'8'' x 11'10''
Located in New York, NY
Fine Antique Persian Tehran Rug 8'8'' x 11'10''. The interwar, finely woven curvilinear scatters
Wool, Cotton
Sold|$3,023
Antique Tehran Rug
Located in St. Albans, GB
A beautiful antique rug, handwoven in Tehran circa 1900 with a large vase design on an ivory field
Wool
Sold|$16,500
Antique Tehran Rug
Located in New York, NY
This finely woven interwar capital city carpet features a ruby field displaying a variant on the "Garrus" forked arabesque allover pattern. Here the arabesques are done in navy and s...
Wool, Cotton
Sold|$44,000
Fine Silk and Wool Antique Persian Tehran Rug
Located in New York, NY
Antique Persian Tehran Rug, Country of Origin: Persia, Circa Date: 1930– Delectably vibrant colors
Wool, Silk
Antique Tehran Rug, Wool Handmade Oriental Rug, Ivory, Red, Soft Blue, Red
Located in Port Washington, NY
Fine antique Tehran rugs are one of the most highly respected of all Persian rug styles by
Wool
Sold|$34,000
Antique Wool and Silk Tehran Rug
Located in New York, NY
This splendid antique Tehran has a complex Herati pattern in the Classic style of the great Persian
Silk, Wool
Nazmiyal Silk and Wool Antique Persian Tehran Rug. 10 ft 6 in x 15 ft 6 in
Located in New York, NY
Nazmiyal Collection Antique silk and wool Tehran rug, Persia, circa 1920. Size: 10 ft. 6 in x 15 ft
Wool, Silk
Finely Woven Persian Tehran Rug, Tree of Life Design, Ivory Field
Located in New York, NY
The ivory niche field displays a tall vigorously branching and composite flowering "tree of life" with nesting and perching birds, with leopards and other predators go about their bu...
Wool
Antique Persian Tehran Area Rug, Hand Knotted, circa 1900
Located in New York, NY
Antique Persian Tehran Area Rug, hand knotted, circa 1900 Design: Three of Life The
Wool
Fine Antique Ivory Tehran Persian Rug, Hand Knotted, circa 1900
Located in New York, NY
Fine antique Tehran Persian rug, hand knotted, circa 1900, ivory, light green Design: Floral
Wool
Handmade Vintage Tehran Style Rug, 1970s, 1C476
Located in Bordeaux, FR
Fine weaved Persian Tehran rug in bright shades. The rug is in original good condition, made in the
Wool
Nazmiyal Collection Antique Persian Tehran Silk Wool Rug 8 ft 9 in x 12 ft 6 in
Located in New York, NY
Antique Persian Tehran Rug with Sky Blue Field, Silk and Wool Weave, and Hidden Animal Motifs
Wool
Zabihi Collection 19th Century Antique Persian Teheran Carpet
Located in New York, NY
A late 19th century finely woven Persian Teheran rug. 3'10'' x 4'8'' From the outset Tehran rugs
Wool
Sold|$34,000
Antique Tehran Persian Rug
Located in New York, NY
A remarkable allover design of various sorts of trees unfolds gracefully across the field of this supremely elegant antique Teheran. Between the trees are small cartouches containing...
Wool
Sold|$38,000
Antique Tehran Silk and Wool Rug
Located in New York, NY
This exceptional antique Persian rug from Tehran depicts an outstanding floriferous arabesque
Silk, Wool
Antique Rugs, Persian Rugs, Very Rare Carpet from Tehran
Located in Wembley, GB
An antique Persian carpet from Tehran, circa 1880. These lovely handmade rugs features a very fine
Wool, Cotton, Organic Material
Vintage Tehran Rasam Arabzadeh Rug - Size: 17'1 X 12'10
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Vintage Tehran Rasam Arabzadeh Rug in Kork and Cotton 17'1 X 12'10 Key Details: Pile: Kork
Kork, Cotton
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
Wool
Antique 1880s Persian Tehran Tree of Life Rug with Hunting Scene, 4x6
Located in New York, NY
This Persian Tehran tree of life carpet consists of a cotton warp and weft, hand-knotted wool pile
Wool
Sold|$22,000
Antique Silk and Wool Persian Tehran Carpet
Located in New York, NY
Antique Tehran Carpet, Persia, 1920 -- Ethereal beauty is reflected in this antique Tehran carpet
Silk, Wool
Sold|$42,000
Antique Silk and Wool Persian Tehran Carpet
By Nazmiyal Collection
Located in New York, NY
The tradition of the great antique Persian rugs of the classical era is alive and well in this
Wool
Early 20th Century Persian Tehran Carpet with Silk Highlights (7'x10'-214x305)
Located in New York, NY
Early 20th Century Persian Tehran Carpet with Silk Highlights ( 7' x 10' - 214 x 305 )
Wool
Fine Persian Tehran Room Size Antique Carpet. Size: 9 ft 6 in x 12 ft 6 in
Located in New York, NY
Beautiful and finely woven antique room size Tehran carpet, country of origin: Persia, date circa
Wool
Antique Persian Tehran Carpet. Size: 9 ft 10 in x 15 ft 4 in (3 m x 4.67 m)
Located in New York, NY
Antique Tehran carpet, country of origin: Persia, date: circa 1900. Size: 9 ft 10 in x 15 ft 4 in
Wool
Sold|$4,400
Fine Persian Silk Qum Rug 3'2'' x 5'0"
Located in New York, NY
Qom rugs (or Qum, Ghom, Ghum) are made in the Qom province of Iran, around 100 km south of Tehran
Silk
Fine Semi Antique Vintage Qum Persian Rug, Hand Knotted, circa 1930s
Located in New York, NY
Qom rugs (or Qum, Ghom, Ghum) are made in the Qom Province of Iran, around 100 km south of Tehran
Wool, Silk
Vintage Persian Qum Area Rug, Silk on Silk, Hand Knotted, circa 1970s
Located in New York, NY
Qom rugs (or Qum, Ghom, Ghum) are made in the Qom Province of Iran, around 100 km south of Tehran
Silk
Fine Antique Persian Qum Rug, Silk on Silk, Hand Knotted, circa 20th Century
Located in New York, NY
Tehran. Although rug weaving in Qom was not a major industry until the past 100 years, the luxurious silk
Silk
Sold|$9,200
Fine Persian Silk Qum
Located in New York, NY
Qom rugs (or Qum, Ghom, Ghum) are made in the Qom province of Iran, around 100 km south of Tehran
Silk
Nazmiyal Collection Antique Persian Tehran Animal Rug. Size: 7 ft x 10 ft 2 in
Located in New York, NY
Elegant Light Blue Antique Persian Tehran Animal Rug, Country of Origin / rug type: Persian rug
Wool
Sold|$2,550
Vintage Persian Silk Qum Rug 3' x 5'
Located in Secaucus, NJ
south of Tehran. Although rug weaving in Qum was not a major industry until the past 100 years, the
Silk
Sold|$5,445
Persian Rug, Qum Silk on Silk, Hand Knotted
Located in New York, NY
Province of Iran, around 100 km south of Tehran. Although rug weaving in Qom was not a major industry until
Silk
Extremely Fine Vintage Persian Qum Runner Rug, Hand Knotted, circa 1970s
Located in New York, NY
Qom rugs (or Qum, Ghom, Ghum) are made in the Qom Province of Iran, around 100 km south of Tehran
Silk
Fine Semi Antique Vintage Qum Persian Rug, Hand Knotted, circa 1930s
Located in New York, NY
Iran, around 100 km south of Tehran. Although rug weaving in Qom was not a major industry until the
Wool, Silk
Sold|$10,446
Antique Tehran Rug
Located in Crondall, Surrey
A beautiful pale antique rug woven with the famous Zil-e-Sultan design. Zil-e was the eldest of the
Cotton, Wool
Sold|$15,900
Antique Persian Tehran Rug
Located in Atlanta, GA
This is an absolute jewel. This antique hand-knotted rug is made in the city of Tehran in Iran. The
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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