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
Vintage Carpet, Hand-Knotted Wool, Neutral Taupe Palette, 1940
Located in Barueri, SP, BR
This vintage carpet presents an extraordinary display of refined craftsmanship, where delicate pattern work and a soothing palette converge in a remarkably balanced composition. Its ...
Wool
Vintage Pakistani Malayer Carpet with Traditional Style
Located in Dallas, TX
79245 Vintage Earth-Tone Malayer Rug, 05'07 x 08'04. Steeped in artisanal reverence and timeless luxury, this hand-knotted wool vintage Pakistani Malayer rug channels the spirit of o...
Wool
$2,635Sale Price|20% Off
Nice fine Sino Persian silk rug
Located in Saint Ouen, FR
Exquisite vintage Persian Tabriz-style rug, meticulously hand-knotted with silk on silk, boasting a delicate floral design.
Silk
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
Early 20th Century Persian Sarouk Mahal Rug
Located in Chicago, IL
A gorgeous early 20th century Persian Sarouk Mahal rug with a coral field decorated with an all-over pattern of floral sprays and architectural motifs. The design features stylized v...
Wool
Floral and Garden Design Antique Carpet - Late 19th Century
Located in Sultanahmet, 34
this rare late 19th century floral and geometric design antique carpet highlights a powerful and rhythmic composition featuring an exceptionally detailed, dense all over tribal latti...
Wool
Early 20th Century Persian Kazak Rug
Located in Chicago, IL
This exceptional and rare early 20th-century Persian Kazak rug is a bold, graphic statement piece with undeniable presence. Woven by tribal artisans in the northwest Persian-Caucasus...
Wool
19th Century Persian Lavar Kirman Rug
Located in Chicago, IL
Keywords: Rug, carpet, textile, Serapi, Tabriz, Heriz, Kirmanshah, Bakshaish, Kilim, Khotan, Samarkand
Wool
Zabihi Collection Antique Persian Mahal Pillow
Located in New York, NY
Pillow made from antique Persian Mahal rug with cotton back. Measures: 17'' x 17''.
Wool, Cotton, Foam
Early 20th Century Persian Bakhtiari Saman Rug
Located in Chicago, IL
A gorgeous early 20th century Persian Bakhtiari Saman rug with a stepped medallion. The ivory ground contains a dense bouquet of red and teal blossoms. This center is framed by a saw...
Wool
Zabihi Collection Persian Senneh Rug Pillow
Located in New York, NY
Pillow made from a finely woven Persian senneh rug. 19'' x 22''
Wool, Cotton, Foam
Zabihi Collection Geometric Persian Gabbeh Rug
Located in New York, NY
a 3rd quarter of the 20th century Persian Gabbeh Rug Details rug no. 10765 size 4' 3" x 6' 5" (130 x 196 cm)
Wool
Zabihi Collection Abstract Persian Gabbeh Rug
Located in New York, NY
an abstract persian gabbeh rug from the 3rd quarter of the 20th century Details rug no. 10767 size 3' 11" x 6' 4" (119 x 193 cm)
Wool
Zabihi Collection Traditional Persian Rug Pillow
Located in New York, NY
Pillow made from a Persian Lilihan rug. zipper closure and poly-fill insert provided. Measures: 16'' x 24''.
Wool, Cotton
$239Sale Price|20% Off
Antique Persian Kashan Rug Pillow
Located in New York, NY
Pillow made from a Mohtasham Kashan rug. Measures: 20'' x 20''.
Wool, Cotton, Foam
Early 20th Century Persian Kilim Runner
Located in Chicago, IL
An early 20th century Persian Kilim runner with wonderful zigzag woven diamond pattern of alternating crimson, white, indigo and natural wool, surrounded by a complementary border.
Wool
Early 20th Century Persian Kuba Rug
Located in Chicago, IL
A magnificent early 20th Persian Azerbaijani Kuba rug with the most wonderful all-over geometric stylized floral pattern woven in varying shades of crimson, green, gold, indigo, and ...
Wool
Early 20th Century Persian Hamadan Runner
Located in Chicago, IL
An early 20th century Persian Hamadan runner with central hexagonal motifs surrounded by multiple complementary geometric borders.
Wool
Early 20th Century Persian Moghan Rug
Located in Chicago, IL
A stunning early 20th century Persian Moghan rug with fourteen geometric diamond-shaped medallions, each woven in varying shades of crimson, indigo, green, gold, and white wool, and ...
Wool
Early 20th Century Persian Qazvin kilim Rug
Located in Chicago, IL
A wonderful early 20th century Persian Qazvin kilim rug with a unique two-panel construction joined down the center. The left panel features a dense lattice of geometric diamonds, wh...
Wool
Late 19th Century Persian Lavar Kirman Rug
Located in Chicago, IL
A gorgeous late 19th century Persian Lavar Kirman rug with an all-over pattern of interlocking cartouches. The field is a magenta ground filled with scrolling vines and floral sprays...
Wool
Early 20th Century Persian Shrivan Rug
Located in Chicago, IL
A wonderful early 20th century Persian Azerbaijani Shrivan rug with three large octagonal medallions, each with a large stylized floral pattern, living amidst a field of more stylize...
Wool
Zabihi Collection Persian Sultanabad Rug Pillow
Located in New York, NY
Pillow made from an early 20th century Persian Sultanabad rug. Measures: 20'' x 24''.
Wool, Cotton
Early 20th Century Persian Baluch Kilim
Located in Chicago, IL
A bold and beautiful early 20th century Persian Afghani Baluch Kilim rug with myriad horizontal stripes, some solid and some with geometric and stylized floral patterns, and all wove...
Wool
Early 20th Century Persian Karabakh Runner
Located in Chicago, IL
Woven circa 1900, this early 20th-century Persian Karabakh runner is a lyrical example of the region’s romantic, floral aesthetic. The central field is an utter delight—an airy pale ...
Wool
Early 20th Century Persian Kuba Runner
Located in Chicago, IL
This remarkable early 20th-century Persian Azerbaijani Kuba runner is a vibrant example of traditional craftsmanship and design. Its composition centers around seven octagonal medall...
Wool
Early 20th Century Persian Kilim Runner
Located in Chicago, IL
An early 20th century Persian kilim runner with brilliant orange, crimson, and violet criss-crossing geometric pattern surrounded by multiple contrasting geometric borders.
Wool
Zabihi Collection Antique Persian Mahal Pillow
Located in New York, NY
Pillow made from antique Persian Mahal rug with cotton back. Measures: 17'' x 22''.
Wool, Cotton, Foam
Early 20th Century Persian Shirvan Rug
Located in Chicago, IL
An outstanding early 20th century Persian Shriven rug with three large stylized floral medallions living amidst a field with the most wonderful stylized flower, leaves, and goats. T...
Wool
Antique Geometric Design Wool Carpet - Late 19th Century
Located in Sultanahmet, 34
This rare late 19th century Antique rug highlights a powerful and rhythmic geometric composition featuring a monumental multi tiered central medallion anchored within a vibrant satur...
Wool
Antique Late 19th Century Floral Design Wool Carpet
Located in Sultanahmet, 34
This rare late 19th century Antique rug highlights a powerful and rhythmic floral composition featuring a sophisticated all-over pattern of oversized palmettes and sweeping botanical...
Wool
Antique Floral Design Wool Carpet - Late 19th Century
Located in Sultanahmet, 34
The composition features a sophisticated all over floral pattern, characterized by an elegant network of interconnected palmettes, rosettes, and delicate vine scrolls set against a v...
Wool
Antique Late 19th Century Geometric Design Wool Carpet
Located in Sultanahmet, 34
The composition features a sophisticated diamond garden design, characterized by a series of prominent, interconnected diamond shaped medallions arranged in a rhythmic vertical seque...
Wool
Antique Late 19th Century Multi-Color Wool Carpet
Located in Sultanahmet, 34
The design is dominated by a massive, multi-layered central medallion in deep navy blue, featuring a prominent ivory sub-medallion and a central floral rosette. This monumental cente...
Wool
Antique Floral Design Late 19th Century Wool Carpet
Located in Sultanahmet, 34
The composition features a deep indigo field decorated with an elegant “all over” floral lattice. Rather than being confined by a central medallion, the design utilizes repeating, ov...
Wool
Antique Late 19th Century Multi-Color Wool Carpet
Located in Sultanahmet, 34
The design features a classic “all over” arrangement of stylized floral rosettes and geometric stars, densely packed across a deep midnight blue field. The hexagonal central area is ...
Wool
Antique Late 19th Century Floral Design Wool Carpet
Located in Sultanahmet, 34
The composition features a large, intricately detailed central medallion that rests upon a vibrant salmon red field. The field is densely populated with a graceful array of floral sp...
Wool
Late 19th Century Persian Sarouk Farahan Rug
Located in Chicago, IL
A wonderful late 19th century Persian Sarouk Farahan rug with a stunning camel field. The central medallion is a stepped diamond form. Surrounding this center are delicate botanical ...
Wool
Zabihi Collection Persian Tabriz Paisley Rug
Located in New York, NY
an early 20th Century Persian Tabriz Rug with a repetitive small paisley design on a light color field. accents in light blue and red Details rug no. 9191 size 4' 9" x 7' 10" (145 x...
Wool
Late 19th Century Persian Kirman Suzani Rug
Located in Chicago, IL
An exquisite late 19th century Persian Kirman Suzani rug with a red silk ground. The central field features a monumental tree-of-life motif composed of a large paisley or boteh. This...
Silk
Mid 20th Century Persian Silk Qum Rug
Located in Chicago, IL
An exquisite mid 20th century Persian Qum silk rug with a central medallion anchored on a vibrant ground. The medallion is a complex diamond featuring contrasting outlines and a star...
Silk
Zabihi Collection Vintage Persian Pictorial Rug
Located in New York, NY
Mid-20th Century Persian Pictorial small square rug Measures: 3'' x 4'1'' circa 1940.
Wool
Early 20th Century Persian Kilim Runner
Located in Chicago, IL
An early 20th century Persian Kilim runner with multiple multicolored diamond medallions on a variegated crimson background surrounded by a multicolored floral and geometric patterne...
Wool
Zabihi Collection Persian Square Mini Rug
Located in New York, NY
an early 20th Century Persian Fereghan mini square size rug 22'' x 28''
Wool
Early 20th Century Persian Kazak Rug
Located in Chicago, IL
This exquisite early 20th-century Persian Azerbaijani Kazak rug is a true gem, woven with a dynamic tribal pattern that captures the spirit of the Kazak people. The field is alive wi...
Wool
$250Sale Price|21% Off
Mohtasham Medallion Persian Rug Pillow
Located in New York, NY
Pillow made from a 19th century Mohtasham Kashan rug. 19'' x 20''
Wool, Cotton, Foam
Persian Rug with Simple Geometric Design
Located in Vancouver, British Columbia
Warm tone, vintage Persian rug with diamond shaped design.
Wool
Authentic Persian Hand Knotted Geometric Heriz Rug
Located in San Diego, CA
This rug is a hand-knotted Persian Tabriz, Heriz rug with wool and silk pile and cotton foundation. The village Heriz is located just east of Tabriz in the Persian occupied part of A...
Wool, Cotton, Silk
20h Century Persian Senna Rug
Located in Berlin, DE
Antique Senna rug, circa 1900. (Y-46).
Wool
Antique Persian Square Tabriz Rug Pillow
Located in New York, NY
Pillow made from an early 20th-century Persian Tabriz rug. Measures: 16'' x 16".
Wool, Cotton, Foam
Antique Northwest Persian Runner, 19th Century
Located in Dublin, NH
Antique Northwest Persian Runner Rug, 19th Century Additional information: Dimensions: 3'9" W x 10'5" L Origin: Northwest Persia, Azerbaijan Period: 19th Century (2nd Quarter) Rug I...
Wool
Persian Inspired Oriental Rug with Geometric Medallion Pattern
Located in Lejre, DK
Oriental rug inspired by classic Persian rug traditions, featuring a geometric medallion pattern and decorative ornamentation. The rug has a symmetrical composition and a traditional...
Wool
21st Century Green Persian Gabbeh Rug
Located in New York, NY
An early 21st century Persian Gabbeh rug with a large scale all over design on a green field Size 3'11" x 6'5".
Wool
Early 20th Century Persian Shirvan Rug
Located in Chicago, IL
A stunning early 20th century Persian Shriven rug with three large stylized floral diamond medallions living amidst a field of more stylized flowers, and surrounded by an incredible ...
Wool
Early 20th Century Persian Kazak Rug
Located in Chicago, IL
An incredible early 20th century Persian Kazak rug with three central medallions each with an endless knot pattern surrounded by stylized floral patterns, and all surrounded by a com...
Wool
Large Antique Persian Bakshaish Rug Pillow
Located in New York, NY
Pillow made from a late 19th-century antique Persian Bakshaish rug with cotton back. Zipper closure. Measures: 16'' x 23''.
Wool, Cotton, Foam
Large Room Size Persian Malayer Rug
Located in New York, NY
Room size 1930s Persian Malayer Rug. Blue, tan, khaki, brown and green tones. Measures 10'10'' x 14'.
Wool
Zabihi Collection Narrow Persian Kashan Runner
Located in New York, NY
An early 20th Century traditional narrow Persian Kashan runner Measures: 2'3'' x 12'10''.
Wool
Antique Early 20th Century Northwest Persian Rug
Located in Closter, NJ
The geographical region of Northwest Persia with its’ cities and villages was at the forefront of the large-scale export of rugs and carpets in the late 19th century. The merchants ...
Wool, Cotton
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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