Mid 20th Century Persian Meshkabad Rug
Located in Chicago, IL
A wonderful mid-20th century Persian Meshkabad rug with a prayer design on a red field. The composition features a pointed arch supported by ornate pillars, enclosing a hanging lamp ...
Wool
19th Century Persian Shirvan Runner
Located in Chicago, IL
A 19th century Persian Shirvan runner with six multicolored diamond medallions surrounded by multiple contrasting floral borders.
Wool
Large Oriental Tefzet Carpet, circa 1920
Located in Berlin, DE
Large oriental Tefzet carpet, circa 1920. Measures: 250 x 340 cm Wool on cotton. In the red central field, a pattern covering large, different palmette motifs and rosettes of flow...
Wool
Mid 20th Century Persian Kashan Rug
Located in Chicago, IL
A wonderful mid-20th century Persian Kashan rug with an ivory field featuring a grand medallion in a star shape. Radiating from the center are scrolling vines, Shah Abbasi palmettes,...
Wool
Zabihi Collection Rhinoceros Persian Kilim
Located in New York, NY
Description Late 20th Century Persian Kilim with a yellow rhinoceros on a colorful checkered field. Details rug no. r5698 size 4' 11" x 6' 11" (150 x 211 cm) This was originally b...
Wool
Zabihi Collection Persian Rug Pillow
Located in New York, NY
Pillow made from an early 20th century Persian rug. Measures: 18" x 18".
Wool, Cotton, Foam
Early 20th Century Persian Sarouk Rug
Located in Chicago, IL
A wonderful early 20th century Persian Sarouk rug with a crimson field containing a floral pattern. The ground is covered in a dense array of botanical motifs including flowering spr...
Wool
Mid 20th Century Persian Kashan Rug
Located in Chicago, IL
A wonderful mid 20th century Persian Kashan rug with a cream field featuring an intricate arabesque pattern. The design consists of scrolling vines, large Shah Abbasi palmettes, and ...
Wool
Zabihi Collection Antique Persian Heriz Rug
Located in New York, NY
a room-sized 20th century soft color Persian Heriz Rug Details rug no. j4312 size 7' 11" x 11' 1" (241 x 338 cm) With distinctive large scale motifs and a wide ranging palette of w...
Wool
19th Century Persian Lavar Rug
Located in Chicago, IL
An exceptional 19th century Persian Lavar rug with amazing intricately woven pattern depicting birds amidst a "jungle" of flowering vines, surrounded by complementary bird and floral...
Wool
Early 20th Century Persian Sarouk Rug
Located in Chicago, IL
A wonderful early 20th century Persian Sarouk rug with a red field densely populated with detached floral sprays. A small medallion consisting of a floral cluster anchors the design....
Wool
Mid 20th Century Persian Heriz Rug
Located in Chicago, IL
A wonderful mid-20th century Persian Heriz rug with a geometric design. The rust field features a star-shaped medallion with an indigo ground. Inside this medallion, angular motifs a...
Wool
Vintage Distressed Bulgarian Herati Design Carpet
Located in Katonah, NY
Bold design yet soft subdued colors in phenomenal shades. Oversized center medallion with sharp serrated contours atop an additional concentric medallion in partial scalloped relief....
Wool, Cotton
Early 20th c. Persian Mahal Rug
Located in Dallas, TX
This Early 20th c. Persian Mahal Rug is a stunning area rug that showcases intricate craftsmanship and design typical of Persian rugs from that time period. Featuring beautiful patt...
Wool
Early 20th Century Persian Nahavand Rug
Located in Chicago, IL
A wonderful 1910s Persian Nahavand rug with a repeating boteh pattern set against a cream field. The center is filled with rows of stylized paisley motifs, each detailed with angular...
Wool
Early 20th Century Persian Yamut Rug
Located in Chicago, IL
A wonderful early 20th century Persian Yamut tribal rug with a brown field featuring an all-over pattern composed of serrated diamonds. Each diamond contains hooked elements and cruc...
Wool
Early 20th Century Persian Serab Rug
Located in Chicago, IL
A wonderful early 20th century Persian Serab runner rug with a vibrant rust field featuring a dense lattice pattern. The ground is populated by small florets, hexagonal medallions, a...
Wool
Antique Multi Dimensional Persian Kilim
Located in New York, NY
An early 20th century Multi-Dimensional Persian Kilim size 6' 8" x 9' (203 x 274 cm).
Wool
Rust Color Persian Malayer Runner
Located in New York, NY
1930s Persian Malayer rust color runner. Measures: 2'6'' x 9'4''.
Wool
Early 20th Century Persian Heriz Rug
Located in Chicago, IL
A gorgeous 1920s Persian Heriz rug with a geometric pattern typical of Azerbaijan. The central field consists of a vibrant terracotta ground featuring a large-scale medallion. This c...
Wool
Antique Kirman Lavar Carpet 4.18m x 3.10m
Located in St. Albans, GB
A fabulous antique Kirman Lavar carpet, woven circa 1910. The design features a large floral medallion on a deep indigo field and ivory border. Note the numerous birds of paradise th...
Wool
Antique Persian Senneh Rug Pillow
Located in New York, NY
Pillow made from a finely woven Persian Senneh rug. Measures: 17'' x 20''.
Wool, Cotton, Foam
Small Persian Malayer Rug Pillow
Located in New York, NY
Pillow made from an early 20th Persian Malayer rug. Measures: 16'' x 17''.
Wool, Cotton, Foam
Antique Gabbeh Persian Common Nomadic Collectible
Located in WYNNUM, QLD
Antique Gabbeh oversize. 50% discount short term. Gabbehs are in short supply. Real ones that is. They are a special breed of home use only nomadic sleeping blankets and intent carp...
Wool
Persian Senneh Bolster Rug Pillow
Located in New York, NY
Pillow made from a finely woven persian senneh rug. Measures: 14'' x 26''.
Wool, Cotton, Foam
Lion Persian Kilim Wall Hanging
Located in New York, NY
Accent size Persian kilim from the late 20th century with a lion on a striped field Measures: 4'9'' x 7'7''. This was originally belonging to a private Persian collector who re...
Wool
Tribal Persian Antique Rug Pillow
Located in New York, NY
Large-size pillow made from a Persian Kurd rug. zipper closure and poly-fill insert provided. Measures: 18'' x 23''.
Wool, Cotton
Brown Tribal Persian Kurd Rug
Located in New York, NY
1930s Persian Tribal Kurd rug in predominant brown tones Measures: 4'9'' x 9'10'''.
Wool
Early 20th Century Persian Afshar Rug
Located in Chicago, IL
An exquisite early 20th century Persian Afshar rug with a remarkably detailed all-over repeating geometric pattern across a deep indigo blue field. The dense, intricate field pattern...
Wool
Spider Persian Kilim Wall Hanging
Located in New York, NY
Scatter size Persian Kilim from the late 20th century with a happy go lucky colorful Spider on a beige field This was originally belonging to a private Persian collector who reque...
Wool
Persian Gorilla Face Lion Kilim
Located in New York, NY
Accent size Persian Kilim from the late 20th century with a yellow lion featuring abstract elements with a gorilla face sitting on a black ground Measures: 4'2'' x 6'8'' This w...
Wool
Traditional Persian Square Rug Pillow
Located in New York, NY
Square size Pillow made from a Persian Lilihan rug. zipper closure and poly-fill insert provided. Measures: 19'' x 19''.
Wool, Cotton
Vintage Persian Kilim circa 1930
Located in Secaucus, NJ
Vintage Persian Kilim circa 1930. A vintage Persian hand woven Kilim that although it has a traditional design has a modern feel today. Size: 5'1 x 9'9
Wool
Persian Rug with Blue Decor
Located in Brussels, Brussels
Very beautiful Persian rug with a dimension of 2m21 by 1m29, hand woven by hand. Superb colors.
Wool
Antique Persian Bidjar Runner 55159
Located in WEST HOLLYWOOD, CA
Hailing from Persia or modern-day Iran, this genuine antique Persian Bidjar Runner rug is constructed with beautiful red and blue dyes. Beautifully adorned with three medallions at t...
Wool
Antique Garden Design Carpet - Late 19th Century
Located in Sultanahmet, 34
This rare late 19th century Antique rug highlights a powerful and rhythmic floral composition featuring a majestic multi lobed central medallion system intricately layered with scrol...
Wool
Zabihi Collection Vintage Persian Small Rug
Located in New York, NY
Mid-20th century Persian rug with a pretty geometric design. Measures: 2' x 4'2''.
Wool
Antique Garden Design Carpet - Late 19th Century
Located in Sultanahmet, 34
This rare late 19th century Antique rug highlights a powerful and rhythmic floral composition featuring a majestic, multi-lobed central medallion system intricately layered with scro...
Wool
Antique Floral Design Carpet - Late 19th Century
Located in Sultanahmet, 34
This rare late 19th century Antique rug highlights a powerful and rhythmic floral composition featuring a dense and sophisticated all over diamond trellis lattice system anchored wit...
Wool
Zabihi Collection Signed Persian Gabbeh Rug
Located in New York, NY
a 21st century Persian Gabbeh depicting a pigeon Details rug no. j3633 size 1' 10" x 5' 2" (56 x 157 cm)
Wool
$814Sale Price|20% Off
1940s Kilim wool Carpet/Rug, Czechoslovakia
By Rug & Kilim
Located in Praha, CZ
- good original condition with some signs of use - professionally cleaned
Wool
$239Sale Price|20% Off
Antique Persian Malayer Rug Pillow
Located in New York, NY
Pillow made from antique Persian Malayer rug with cotton back. 16'' x 23''
Wool, Cotton, Foam
$159Sale Price|20% Off
Vintage Persian Traditional Rug Pillow
Located in New York, NY
Pillow made from a vintage Persian rug. 17'' x 18''
Wool, Cotton, Foam
Zabihi Collection Antique Persian Bakhtiari Rug
Located in New York, NY
a 1930s Room size Persian Bakhtiari Rug Details rug no. j4462 size 10' 6" x 13' 4" (320 x 406 cm)
Wool
Zabihi Collection Heriz Persian Rug Pillow
Located in New York, NY
Pillow made from an antique washed Persian Heriz rug. 11'' x 19''
Wool, Cotton, Foam
$239Sale Price|20% Off
Persian Shabby Chic Rug Pillow
Located in New York, NY
Pillow made from antique Persian Mahal rug with cotton back. Navy blue and yellow accents 1'5'' x 1'9''
Wool, Cotton, Foam
$229Sale Price|23% Off
Vintage Persian Shabby Chic Pillow
Located in New York, NY
Shabby Chic Persian pillow in blues, orangy red. 16'' x 23''
Cotton, Foam, Wool
$28,000Sale Price|20% Off
Persian Antique Serapi, circa 1880
Located in West Hollywood, CA
Persian Antique Serapi Measurement: 11'10"x18'1"
Wool
Rugs and tapestries - Persian rug 165x117 cm
Located in Porto, PT
Rugs and tapestries - Persian rug 165x117 cm. Made of wool yarn with polychrome decoration featuring plant motifs. Dimensions: 165x117 cm.
Wood
$239Sale Price|20% Off
Worn Antique Persian Mahal Pillow
Located in New York, NY
Pillow made from an antique Persian Sultanabad rug with cotton back. Zipper closure. Age wear. 19'' x 21''
Foam, Wool
Mehraban Vintage Northwest Persian Kilim
Located in WEST HOLLYWOOD, CA
A Vintage Persian Kilim Flat Weave Rug that will certainly amaze every viewer. Featuring the mesmerizing neutral tones, this rug creates an impressive horizontal patterns stacked int...
Wool
Vintage Pakistani Tabriz Carpet with Traditional Style
Located in Dallas, TX
79224 Vintage Pakistani Tabriz Rug, 06'01 x 09'00. Woven in the fertile crossroads of artistic revival and timeless tradition, this hand-knotted wool vintage Pakistani Tabriz rug blo...
Wool
Zabihi Collection Terracotta Persian Antique Runner
Located in New York, NY
An early 20th century tribal northwest Persian runner Measures: 3' x 14'3''.
Wool
Semi-Antique Persian Kirman Rug
Located in Atlanta, GA
Beautiful vintage Persian wool rug with vibrant shades of blue, red, ivory, sage and black. In good overall condition but does show some signs of wear.
Wool
Zabihi Collection Tribal Persian Balouch Rug
Located in New York, NY
Persian Balouch Accent Size rug from the 2nd quarter of the 20th century in blue, brown and sand tones Measures: 3'11'' x 6'9''.
Wool
Antique Persian Heriz rug 8x11.9
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Excellent condition full pile made in Iran. No repairs all original classic 8.6x11.6
Wool
$9,596Sale Price|20% Off
Antique Hand-Knotted Turkish Oushak Oriental Carpet
Located in New York, NY
Antique Turkish Oushak Decorative Oriental Carpet, Room size, with Red Field A gorgeous antique Turkish Oushak carpet, circa 1920, size 13'5 x 10'7. This lovely carpet features mult...
Wool
Fine Vintage Persian Qashqai Tribal Wool Rug
Located in Worcester, GB
Vintage Persian Qashqai Tribal Wool Rug A striking vintage Persian Qashqai tribal rug, hand-knotted in wool in southern Iran and dating from the mid-20th century. The rug features ...
Wool
Zabihi Collection Antique Persian Doroksh Rug
Located in New York, NY
An early 20th Century Persian Doroksh Rug. A true show stopper of a rug, this antique Persian Doroksh contains an intricately woven bouquet of flowers that is edgy and masculine The...
Wool
Mid Century Wool Carpet, France, Europe, 1960s
Located in 05-080 Hornowek, PL
Unique vintage carpet, 100% wood, very good original vintage condition.
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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