Zabihi Collection Light Green Antique Persian Tabriz Room Carpet
Located in New York, NY
1st quarter of the 20th century Persian Formal Tabriz rug Measures: 8'6'' x 11'4''.
Early 20th Century American Classical Used Persian Carpets
Wool
Zabihi Collection Light Green Antique Persian Tabriz Room Carpet
Located in New York, NY
1st quarter of the 20th century Persian Formal Tabriz rug Measures: 8'6'' x 11'4''.
Wool
Baluch Afghan Persian Khorasan Handwoven Long Rug (Carpet Balouch)
Located in Leeds, GB
A Baluch rug from the Khorasan region, (Afghan/Persian), approximately 9'6" x 4'4", dating from the mid c.20th. The red coloured field with columns of serrated guls Guls, enclosed by...
Wool
Vintage Malayer Gallery Rug, Allover Herati Pattern, Navy Blue & Red, 5.5' x 13'
Located in Barrington, IL
Dimensions: 5’ 4” x 12’ 8” Date of Manufacture: 1st Quarter of the 1900s Place of Origin: Persia Material: Wool pile on a cotton foundation with vegetable dyes Condition: Wear co...
Wool, Cotton
Semi-Antique Persian Ghom Silk Carpet Rug 165 X 106cm
Located in London, GB
Semi-Antique Persian Ghom Silk Rug 165 X 106cm A finely woven silk Ghom Persian rug with a golden indigo medallion, matching spandrels all with scrolling vines, a beige border wi...
Cotton, Silk
Antique Large 100% Wool Tabriz Persian Rug Carpet 390x310cm 13ftx10ft
Located in London, GB
This very elegant large antique fine quality Tabriz Persian rug dates from the mid 19th century. This beautiful carpet was hand woven in Iran and has a 100% wool pile based on a cot...
Wool
Vintage Persian Rug Carpet 167 x 120 cm 20th Century
Located in London, GB
This very elegant fine quality vintage Persian rug was retailed by Mastercraft of Lancashire and dates from the last quarter of the 20th century.
Other
Persian Handwoven Sultanabad Wool Runner Rug, Grand Floral Carpet, 12′9″ × 32′5
Located in Dallas, TX
A distinguished example of Persian weaving, this Sultanabad runner embodies heritage artistry, enduring quality, and collectible value for connoisseurs of fine hand-knotted carpets.
Wool, Cotton
Handwoven Persian Bakhtiari Wool Area Rug, Tribal Medallion Carpet, 4′9″ × 7′0″
Located in Dallas, TX
This handwoven Persian Bakhtiari area rug exemplifies the bold tribal artistry and enduring craftsmanship of the Bakhtiari weaving tradition from Bakhtiari.
Wool, Cotton
1890s Beige Medallion Antique Persian Tabriz HajiJalili Carpet 7'6''x11' Rug
Located in New York, NY
19th Century Persian Tabriz Haji Jalili Carpet ( 7'6'' x 11' - 230 x 355 ) This magnificent room-sized fine antique Persian Tabriz rug, dating to the late nineteenth century, is a s...
Wool
Traditional Persian Heriz 100% Wool Floral Medallion Area Rug Carpet
Located in Dayton, OH
Vintage Persia revisited Heriz area rug carpet. Features a field of tan / ivory / beige with a central medallion and floral motif with reds, blues and black accents. Constructed of 1...
Wool
Vintage Persian Afghan Baluch Hand Knotted Area Rug Runner Carpet
Located in Dayton, OH
Vintage Persian Baluch wool area rug. Features a geometric repeating pattern with a field of navy blue accented with orange / brown, and tans. Baluchi rug, Baluchi also spelled Baloo...
Wool
1920s Persian Sultanabad Wool Area Rug, Hand-Knotted Floral Carpet, 12' × 15′6″
Located in Dallas, TX
Hand-knotted in high-quality wool, this expansive 12′0″ × 15′6″ carpet features a central medallion surrounded by intricate scrolling vines, stylized palmettes, and detailed corner s...
Wool, Cotton
Handwoven Persian Sultanabad Wool Area Rug, Grand Floral Carpet, 13′5″ x 19'10"
Located in Dallas, TX
Its luxurious scale and intricate floral detailing make it a distinguished statement carpet, suitable for collectors and interior design professionals seeking a timeless hand-knotted...
Wool, Cotton
1920s Antique Persian Sultanabad Area Rug, Hand-Knotted Wool Carpet, 10′5″ × 14′
Located in Dallas, TX
Measuring 10′5″ × 14′0″, the rug showcases the spacious composition and decorative clarity that have made Sultanabad carpets among the most sought-after in the world of antique Persi...
Wool, Cotton
251x148cm Persian Hand-knotted Wool Rug / Kitchen Carpet, ca. 1920/30s
Located in Skien, NO
Vintage / Antique Medium Size 251 cm x 148 cm Persian kitchen / living room Carpet, Stunning vintage design from ca. 1920/30s.
Wool
1930s Antique Persian Mahal Wool Runner Rug, Traditional Floral Carpet 3'7"x10'
Located in Dallas, TX
A refined and investment-worthy textile, this Persian Mahal wool carpet embodies heritage, craftsmanship, and enduring design excellence.
Wool, Cotton
1960s Persian Mahal Wool Runner Rug, Hand-Knotted Floral Carpet, 3′0″ × 16′7″
Located in Dallas, TX
A true vintage Persian textile, this 1960s Mahal runner combines heritage artistry, durable construction, and timeless decorative appeal, making it a collectible hand-knotted carpet.
Wool, Cotton
19th Century Persian Tabriz Carpet ( 10'2" x 15'2" - 310 x 462 )
Located in New York, NY
19th Century Persian Tabriz Carpet ( 10'2" x 15'2" - 310 x 462 )
Wool
Vintage Heriz 100% Wool Persian Rug Carpet 131x90inches 333x229cm 20th C
Located in London, GB
This very elegant fine quality vintage Heriz Persian rug dates from the early 20th century. This beautiful carpet was hand woven in Iran and has a 100% wool pile based on a cotton f...
Wool
Vintage Floral Rug in ivory, blue, green and orange, hand-knotted, Pakista 1970s
Located in Beograd, RS
The overall design draws clear inspiration from classical Persian carpets of Kashan and Isfahan origin, interpreted through the lens of 20th-century Pakistani weaving.
Wool
1940s Persian Bijar Wool Runner Rug, Hand-Knotted Geometric Carpet, 3′6″ × 16′0″
Located in Dallas, TX
A distinguished hand-knotted Persian runner, this 1940s Bijar rug combines durability, geometric elegance, and collectible appeal for connoisseurs of fine Persian textiles.
Wool, Cotton
Persian Style Red Bokhara Rug, Handwoven Wool Carpet, 47.24 x 70.87 in
Located in Lisbon, PT
A beautiful Afghan Persian style rug featuring a rich deep red field with traditional geometric Bokhara-inspired motifs and finely detailed borders.
Wool, Cotton
1940s Persian Heriz Wool Runner Rug, Hand-Knotted Geometric Carpet, 3′2″ × 11′0″
Located in Dallas, TX
The narrow format emphasizes the linear flow of the design, allowing the bold medallion and geometric elements to unfold with clarity across the length of the carpet. A distinguishe...
Wool, Cotton
Geometric Mid-20th Century Handmade Persian Veece Large Room Size Carpet
Located in New York, NY
A vintage Persian Veece large room size carpet handmade during the mid-20th century with a large scale geometric design and border in shades of blue over a light red and coral field....
Wool
Vintage Persian Hand Knotted Saveh Geometric Wool Rug Runner Carpet Mat
Located in Dayton, OH
Vintage Persian hand knotted Saveh Geometric wool rug runner carpet mat 167" Handmade in Iran with geometric patterns.
Cotton
$7,800Sale Price|20% Off
Antique Persian Kermanshah/Laver Carpet, c-1880's, A sign rug
Located in Evanston, IL
Discover the allure of the Kermanshah or Laver Kerman rug, a Southeast Persian treasure that captures a pictorial narrative of the Qajar kingdom.
Wool
1980s Handwoven Persian Wool Area Rug, Traditional Floral Carpet 4'3" x 6'5"
Located in Dallas, TX
This 1980s handwoven Persian area rug, measuring 4'3" x 6'5", reflects the enduring elegance and craftsmanship associated with fine Persian textiles. Woven in high-quality wool, the ...
Wool, Cotton
Vintage Persian Kashan Carpet, Red Field, Light Brown Borders, Central Medallion
Located in New York, NY
This all-over worn to near distress central Persian city carpet shows a red field in a Shah 'Abbas palmette and vinery pattern supporting a barbed warm light brown medallion, with se...
Wool
$704Sale Price|20% Off
Vintage Borujerd Lorestan Village Rug Lori Carpet Northeast Persian Hand Knotted
Located in Tokyo, JP
This is a Northeastern Persian Borujerd Style Carpet from the Lorestan region with a rare and beautiful color composition, featuring a red, blue, and salmon color scheme.
Wool, Natural Fiber, Cotton
Antique Persian Heriz Wool Runner Rug, Hand-Knotted Geometric Carpet, 3′2″ × 13′
Located in Dallas, TX
This antique Persian Heriz runner rug exemplifies the bold geometry and enduring craftsmanship of Northwest Iranian weaving traditions from Heriz. Measuring 3′2″ × 13′0″, this hand-k...
Wool, Cotton
Hand-Knotted Persian Wool Carpet with Ivory Ground and Floral Medallion
Located in Elkhart, IN
A beautifully hand-knotted Persian wool carpet featuring a luminous ivory field framed by richly detailed floral borders in shades of rose, cobalt, deep navy, soft green, and crimson.
Wool
$2,594Sale Price|20% Off
Long Vintage Hallway Runner, Persian, Woolen, Carpet, Mid 20th, Circa 1960
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is a long, vintage hallway runner. A Persian, woolen hall carpet, dating to the mid 20th century, circa 1960.
Wool
$921Sale Price|20% Off
Vintage Choli Kilim Runner Persian Handwoven, Decorative Hall Carpet, circa 1960
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is a colorful vintage Choli Kilim runner. A Persian, handwoven, vegetable-dyed decorative hall carpet, dating to the mid-20th century, circa 1960.
Wool
$2,368Sale Price|20% Off
Long, Vintage Hamadan Runner, Persian, Hallway, Rug, Carpet, Mid-20th Century
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is a long, vintage Hamadan runner. A Persian, woollen hallway rug or carpet, dating to the mid-20th century, circa 1950.
Wool
$3,985Sale Price|20% Off
Large, Baluchi Hallway Runner, Persian, Hall, Rug, Carpet, Mid-20th Century
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is a large vintage Baluchi hallway runner. A Persian, woven hall rug or carpet, dating to the mid-20th century, circa 1960.
Textile
1880s Navy Floral Tribal Antique Persian Bibikabad Carpet 12'4''x14'2'' Wool Rug
Located in New York, NY
19th Century Persian Bibikabad Carpet ( 12'4'' x 14'2'' - 376 x 432 ) Antique Bibikabad Persian Knotted Rug, Circa Date: 1880s.
Wool
$3,615Sale Price|20% Off
Vintage Sarouk Rug, Persian, Woollen, Dozar, Hall, Lounge, Carpet, circa 1930
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is a vintage Sarouk rug. A Persian, woolen Dozar sized hall or lounge carpet, dating to the early 20th century, circa 1930.
Wool
1920s Antique Sky Blue Floral Persian Formal Indian Shahrestan Runner Carpet Rug
Located in New York, NY
1920 Blue India Shahrestan Rug 6' 6" ( 198 cm )x 18' 4" ( 559 cm ) This circa-1920 Antique Shahrestan runner is a distinguished 6'6" x 18'4" Persian Formal piece characterized by in...
Wool
19th Century Persian Serab Runner Carpet ( 3'6" x 9'6" - 107 x 290 )
Located in New York, NY
19th Century Persian Serab Runner Carpet ( 3'6" x 9'6" - 107 x 290 )
Wool
Vintage Heriz 100% Wool Persian Rug Carpet 109 inches Early 20th Century
Located in London, GB
This beautiful carpet was hand woven in Iran and has a 100% wool pile based on a cotton foundation.
Wool
$13,999Sale Price|22% Off
Antique Persian Sultanabad Carpet, Handmade Oriental Rug, Light Blue, Red, Green
Located in Port Washington, NY
Sultanabad is a region in NW Persia. It was the site of the principle Ziegler weavings in the late 19th century. Sultanabad's are famous for their floral designs as they improved the...
Wool
1940s Vintage Persian Malayer Wool Area Rug, Handwoven Tribal Carpet 4'1" x 9'8"
Located in Dallas, TX
The elongated proportions emphasize the rhythmic repetition of the motifs, showcasing the craftsmanship and compositional strength typical of Malayer carpets. A sophisticated and co...
Wool, Cotton
1950s Vintage Persian Tabriz Runner Rug, Beige Handwoven Wool Carpet 2'9" x 13'6
Located in Dallas, TX
This 1950s vintage Persian Tabriz runner rug, measuring 2'9" x 13'6", is an elegant example of mid-century Persian craftsmanship.
Wool, Cotton
1960s Persian Heriz Wool Area Rug, Hand-Knotted Floral Carpet, 4′10" x 6'7"
Located in Dallas, TX
This 1960s Persian Heriz area rug is a strong example of mid-20th-century craftsmanship from the renowned weaving region of Heriz.
Wool, Cotton
Vintage Persian Kilim Rug, Tribal Geometric Wool Carpet, 61.02 x 106.30 in
Located in Lisbon, PT
A vibrant vintage Afghan kilim rug with a richly detailed tribal geometric design, handwoven in a striking palette of deep burgundy, red, orange, cream, green, blue, black, and yello...
Wool, Cotton
Vintage Joshegan Rug, Hand-Knotted Wool, Allover Weeping Willow Design, 8' x 11'
Located in Barrington, IL
Dimensions: 7’ 9” x 11’ Date of Manufacture: 2nd Quarter of the 1900s Place of Origin: Persia Material: Wool pile on a cotton foundation Condition: Wear consistent with age and ...
Wool, Cotton
Persian Antique Bidjar Bijar Runner Rug Carpet circa 1920 9.25’ x 4.5'
Located in Shippensburg, PA
PERSIAN ANTIQUE BIJAR (BIDJAR) RUNNER RUG Western Persia, circa 1920 Item # 404KJT12P A rich and timeless Persian Bijar runner rug, this carpet features a chaotic ground spilling ov...
Wool
$3,146Sale Price|20% Off
Vintage Bokhara Rug, Persian, Woven, Hall Carpet, Early 20th Century, circa 1930
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is a vintage Bokhara rug. A Persian, woven hall or living room carpet, dating to the early 20th century, circa 1930.
Wool
Afghan Persian Style Handwoven Kilim Rug, Geometric Tribal Wool Carpet, 124 x 59
Located in Lisbon, PT
A richly decorative Afghan Persian-style handwoven kilim rug featuring bold geometric tribal patterns and vibrant horizontal bands in deep red, burgundy, orange, indigo blue, black, ...
Wool, Cotton
Baluch Afghan Persian Handwoven Rug 211 x 98 cm (Oriental Carpet Balouch)
Located in Leeds, GB
A Baluch rug of Afghan / Persian origin, approximately 6'11" x 3'3", dating from the mid to late 20th century. The indigo field with two serrated medallions enclosed by borders of st...
Wool
1900s Camel Brown Earth Tone Antique Persian Tabriz Carpet 14'2"x20'6" Wool Rug
Located in New York, NY
Early 20th Century Persian Tabriz Carpet ( 14'2" x 20'6"- 430 x 625 cm ) Antique Tabriz Oversized Large Big Wool Ivory Rug, Circa Date: 1900s.
Wool
$5,078Sale Price|20% Off
Very Large 16 Foot Vintage Keshan Rug, Persian, Room Sized, Decorative, Carpet
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is a very large vintage Keshan rug. A Persian, room-sized decorative carpet, dating to the late 20th century, circa 1970.
Textile
$5,282Sale Price|20% Off
Vintage Tabriz Rug, North West Persian, Woven, Wool, Carpet, Hall, Lounge, Dozar
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is a quality vintage Tabriz rug. A North-west Persian, woven wool carpet ideal for the entrance hall or lounge, dating to the late 20th century, circa 1980.
Wool
Vintage Square Persian Vase Floral Bird & Butterfly Area Rug Carpet Mat Urn
Located in Dayton, OH
Vintage Persian Oriental vase rug featuring a field of navy blue with a large central vase arrangement of flowers with reds, blues, greens, orange and pink. The piece is accented wit...
Wool
1930s Persian Sarouk Cotton Wool Floral Palace Area Rug Carpet 14' x 18'
Located in Dayton, OH
Massive 1930s / 1940s Persian Sarouk area rug or carpet. Made of cotton and wool featuring a vibrant red field with florals all over. 196 knots per square inch.
Wool, Cotton
Vintage Silk Hand Knotted Persian Sino Floral Medallion Area Rug Carpet Mat 6'
Located in Dayton, OH
20th century hand knotted Persian Sino silk area rug / carpet with long fringe, decorated with a floral / foliate / acanthus design with central medallion in red, blue, and white.
Silk
Dark Brown Handmade Carpet Balouch Area Rug, Persian Wool Zig Zag Vintage Rugs
Located in Wembley, GB
Suitable for use as a bedroom rug, living room rug or entranceway rug. Dark Brown Handmade Carpet Balouch Area Rug, Persian Wool Zig Zag Vintage Rugs Size: 106 x 198 cm
Wool, Cotton, Organic Material
Antique Persian Green And Terracotta Serapi Carpet Rug, circa 1880-1900's
Located in Milwaukee, WI
Pablo Picasso Antique Persian Serapi - Truest Mystical Art - Museum Piece - Terracotta, Sage Green, Ice Blue, Madder-Root, Eggshell About: UNMATCHED. 1 OF 1. Never again will we lay...
Wool
Vintage Hand Knotted Persian Hamadan Geometric Wool Area Rug Carpet 10' x 14'
Located in Dayton, OH
A large and Impressive Persian Hamadan geometric wool area rug. Features a hand knotted pile with geometric foliate designs. The foreground of the rug is red with vibrant blue, gre...
Wool
Vintage Mid 20th Century Heriz Persian Rug Carpet 11.4FT x 8.4FT with Medallions
Located in West Hartford, CT
A stunning vintage Persian Heriz rug with Mid-Century Modern style measuring 137 inches long. Warm luxurious Mid-Century Modern style, this hand-knotted wool vintage Persian Heriz ru...
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.
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