Early 20th Century Persian Karabak Rug
Located in Chicago, IL
A stunning and rare early 20th century Persian Karabak rug with the most beautiful pattern of floral medallions woven in crimson, cream, indigo, and pink, and set against a dark indi...
Wool
Zabihi Collection Antique Mahal Oversize Carpet, 13'9'' x 19'10''
Located in New York, NY
a 1900s Oversized Mahal Rug with a large-scale overall pattern on a rust field Details rug no. j5044 size 13' 9" x 19' 10" (419 x 605 cm)
Wool
$4,565Sale Price|20% Off
Antique Large, Fine Orient Rug, Carpet, Hand Knotted
Located in Berlin, DE
High quality, large antique orient rug. Carpet. Hand knotted. Strong natural colors. Beautiful pattern. The carpet is in an age-related condition. Partly traces of wear. The ...
Wool
Late 19th Century Persian Kuba Runner
Located in Chicago, IL
A stunning late 19th century Persian Kuba runner with the most beautiful all-over paisley pattern woven in myriad colors including indigo, crimson, yellow, green, and brown wool, sur...
Wool
Late 19th Century Persian Shirvan Rug
Located in Chicago, IL
A striking and memorable late 19th century Persian Shirvan rug with the most wonderful field with repeated stylized flowers surrounding a central medallion with more stylized flowers...
Wool
Vintage Persian Afshar by Mehraban Rugs
By Mehraban Rugs
Located in WEST HOLLYWOOD, CA
Embellish your room with history and sophistication with our Afshar Vintage Rug. It highlights the diamond and hexagonal framework on its core and is surrounded by Persian symbols. P...
Wool
Floral and Geometric Design Antique Carpet - Late 19th Century
Located in Sultanahmet, 34
this rare late 19th century Antique regional workshop carpet highlights a powerful and rhythmic composition featuring a magnificent, centrally positioned multi-tiered floral and geom...
Wool
Floral and Geometric Design Antique Carpet - Late 19th Century
Located in Sultanahmet, 34
The bold central motifs are masterfully balanced by a sophisticated and complex palette of organic vegetable dyes, featuring vibrant medium blue corner spandrels intricately filled w...
Wool
Antique 1900s Persian Baluch Geometric Runner Rug
Located in Los Angeles, US
This striking antique Baluch runner, dating to circa 1900, features a highly organized allover geometric composition characteristic of traditional tribal weaving. Measuring approxima...
Wool
Floral Design Antique Hand Knotted Carpet - Late 19th Century
Located in Sultanahmet, 34
The bold central motifs are masterfully balanced by a sophisticated and complex palette of organic vegetable dyes, featuring vibrant sky blue corner spandrels filled with angular geo...
Wool
Zabihi Collection Whimsical Vintage Persian Gabbeh Rug
Located in New York, NY
An early 20th-century whimsical floral persian gabbeh rug rug no. j4899 size 2'8" x 3'9''
Wool
$479Sale Price|20% Off
Tribal Antique Persian Floor Rug Pillow
Located in New York, NY
Large pillow made from an antique Persian Serab rug from the 19th century with cotton back and zipper closure included. Measures: 24'' x 31''.
Cotton, Foam, Wool
Doris Leslie Blau Vintage Persian Kilim Rug
Located in New York, NY
Vintage Persian Kilim Rug Size: 5'0" × 8'3" (152 × 251 cm) This striking 1956 Vintage Persian Kilim rug presents a compelling visual narrative grounded in the earthy traditions of tr...
Wool
Floral Design Hand Knotted Antique Carpet - Late 19th Century
Located in Sultanahmet, 34
This sharp, stepped edge medallion is masterfully layered, transitioning gracefully between striking shades of deep midnight indigo, crisp ivory, and warm ochre, creating a monumenta...
Wool
$239Sale Price / item|20% Off
White Modern Persian Textile Kilim Pillow
Located in New York, NY
Double-sided pillow made from modern Persian Kilim. Each pillow has zipper closure. They can be used as shams too. 15'' x 20''
Wool, Cotton, Foam
Doris Leslie Blau Vintage Persian Kilim Rug
Located in New York, NY
Vintage Persian Kilim Rug Size: 8'0" × 9'6" (243 × 289 cm) A striking example of mid-century tribal design, this 1955 Persian Kilim rug exudes understated elegance with its minimalis...
Wool
$215Sale Price|20% Off
Antique Persian Serab Bolster Rug Pillow
Located in New York, NY
Pillow made from a border of an early 20th century Persian Serab rug. 11'' x 19''
Wool, Cotton, Foam
Vintage Persian Style Chaharbagh Garden Rug
Located in Dallas, TX
76846 Vintage Pakistan Garden Rug, 07'10 x 09'11. Emanating a timeless design and beguiling beauty in saturated colors, this hand knotted wool vintage Persian style Pakistan rug is p...
Wool
Midcentury Wool Kelim Brussels Style Rug, Carpet, 1960s
Located in Praha, CZ
- In good original condition - Kelim rug, carpet. - Made of wool.
Other
Zabihi Collection Vintage Persian Pictorial Balouch Rug
Located in New York, NY
A mid 20th Century Persian Balouch rug depicting a pictorial design. Measures: 2'11'' x 5'10''.
Wool
$159Sale Price|20% Off
Zabihi Collection Persian Serab Rug Pillow
Located in New York, NY
Pillow made from a 19th century antique Persian Serab rug with cotton back. Zipper closure. 17'' x 20'
Wool, Cotton, Foam
$6,300Sale Price|20% Off
Antique Large, Fine Orient Rug, Carpet, Hand Knotted
Located in Berlin, DE
High quality, large antique orient rug. Carpet. Hand knotted. Strong natural colors. Beautiful pattern. The carpet is in an age-related condition. The images are part of the a...
Wool
$5,935Sale Price|20% Off
Antique Large, Fine Orient Rug, Carpet, Hand Knotted
Located in Berlin, DE
High quality, large antique orient rug. Carpet. Hand knotted. Strong natural colors. Beautiful pattern. The carpet is in an age-related condition. The images are part of the a...
Wool
Early 20th Century Persian Shahsavan Runner
Located in Chicago, IL
An early 20th century Persian Shahsavan runner with multiple crimson and indigo diamond patterns on a natural wool background surrounded by two geometric borders.
Wool
$4,565Sale Price|20% Off
Antique Large, Fine Orient Rug, Carpet, Hand Knotted
Located in Berlin, DE
High quality, large antique orient rug. Carpet. Hand knotted. Strong natural colors. Beautiful pattern. The carpet is in an age-related condition. Partly traces of wear. The ...
Wool
$6,300Sale Price|20% Off
Antique Large, Fine Orient Rug, Carpet, Hand Knotted
Located in Berlin, DE
High quality, large antique orient rug. Carpet. Hand knotted. Strong natural colors. Beautiful pattern. The carpet is in an age-related condition. Partly traces of wear. The ...
Wool
$5,478Sale Price|20% Off
Antique Large, Fine Orient Rug, Carpet, Hand Knotted
Located in Berlin, DE
High quality, large antique orient rug. Carpet. Hand knotted. Strong natural colors. Beautiful pattern. The carpet is in an age-related condition. Partly traces of wear. The ...
Wool
$4,474Sale Price|20% Off
Large, Antique fine Orient Rug, Carpet, Hand Knotted
Located in Berlin, DE
High quality, large antique orient rug. Carpet. Hand knotted. Strong natural colors. Beautiful pattern. The carpet is in an age-related condition. Partly traces of wear. The ...
Wool
$6,300Sale Price|20% Off
Large Antique, Fine Orient Rug, Carpet, Hand Knotted
Located in Berlin, DE
High quality, large antique orient rug. Carpet. Hand knotted. Strong natural colors. Beautiful pattern. The carpet is in an age-related condition. Partly traces of wear. The ...
Wool
$6,300Sale Price|20% Off
Large, Antique fine Orient Rug, Carpet, Hand Knotted
Located in Berlin, DE
High quality, large antique orient rug. Carpet. Hand knotted. Strong natural colors. Beautiful pattern. The carpet is in an age-related condition. Partly traces of wear. The ...
Wool
Early 20th Century Persian Sarouk Runner
Located in Chicago, IL
An early 20th century Persian Sarouk runner with all-over floral pattern on a rust colored background, surrounded by a complementary floral border.
Wool
Early 20th Century Persian Kilim Runner
Located in Chicago, IL
An early 20th century Persian Arsin Kilim runner with criss-crossing diamond pattern surrounded by a contrasting diamond border.
Wool
Early 20th Century Persian Lori Runner
Located in Chicago, IL
An early 20th century Persian Lori runner with a multicolored paisley pattern with a brilliant gold latticework pattern, surrounded by multiple complementary floral borders.
Wool
Early 20th Century Persian Kilim Runner
Located in Chicago, IL
An early 20th century Persian Zarand Kilim runner with multiple alternating striped and floral pattern in natural un-dyed wool.
Wool
Early 20th Century Persian Ersari Runner
Located in Chicago, IL
An early 20th century Persian Ersari runner with a brilliant alternating multicolored zigzag diamond pattern surrounded by a simple contrasting border.
Wool
Silk On Silk Carpet Circa 1970 - N° 1408
Located in Paris, FR
Artist: Manufacture De Qom (ghoum) Period: 20th century Style: Orientalism Condition: Perfect condition Material: Silk
Silk
Floral and Geometric Design Antique Carpet - Late 19th Century
Located in Sultanahmet, 34
this rare late 19th century Antique regional workshop carpet highlights a powerful and rhythmic composition featuring a magnificent, centrally positioned multi-tiered floral and gard...
Wool
Persian Ziri Kilim Flat-Weave Rug
By Mehraban Rugs
Located in WEST HOLLYWOOD, CA
A Persian Ziri Kilim flat-weave rug in purple, blue, and natural tones. The rug's texture and use of the color blocking technique brings dimension to any space and is both decorative...
Wool
Modern Striped Pattern Red Carpet, 9' 8" x 8' 3.5"
Located in Astoria, NY
Iranian Modern Red Striped Wool Carpet, by Kamy label to underside. 9' 8" L x 8' 3.5" W. Provenance: From an Upper West Side Townhouse.
Wool
1980's Pakistani Tabriz Carpet with Traditional Style
Located in Dallas, TX
79138 Vintage Pakistani Tabriz Rug Runner, 02'07 x 10'03. This magnificent hand-knotted wool vintage Pakistani Tabriz rug runner showcases the timeless elegance and intricate craftsm...
Wool
Antique Persian Malayer Rug, circa 1900
Located in Secaucus, NJ
Antique Persian Malayer rug, circa 1900. Antique rugs from Malayer, east of Hamadan, could be considered top quality Hamadan’s and they share similar structural aspects. This lovely ...
Wool
Zabihi Collection Antique Persian Serapi Rug Pillow
Located in New York, NY
Pillow made from a fine quality Persian Serapi rug. Ivory Medallion with red brick , blue and brown accents Measures: 17" x 23".
Wool, Cotton, Foam
Zabihi Collection Persian Mazlagan Antique Rug Pillow
Located in New York, NY
A large decorative pillow made from a a persian mazlagan malayer antique rug 16'' x 16''
Wool, Cotton, Foam
Antique Persian Qashqai Rug 4’0” x 6’6”
Located in New York, NY
Antique Persian Qashqai Rug 4’0” x 6’6”. The best SW Persian, Fars Province nomadic rugs, mostly in scatter formats. Geometric Gabbehs, lion rugs, adapted Persian curvilinear styles....
Wool
Zabihi Collection Persian Bakhtiari Willow Tree Rug
Located in New York, NY
a 2nd quarter of the 20th century Persian Bakhtiari rug featuring a tree of life design on a navy field Details rug no. j4399 size 5' x 6' 6" (152 x 198 cm)
Wool
Large Turkish Wool Carpet with Geometric Design, 330 × 250 cm
Located in Worcester, GB
Large Vintage Turkish Wool Rug Geometric Design 330 × 250 cm Offered for sale is a vintage Turkish wool carpet of impressive proportions. The warm terracotta central field is centre...
Wool
Vintage Handwoven Carpet, Wool, Soft Blue & Ivory, Mid-Century
Located in Barueri, SP, BR
This vintage handwoven wool carpet brings an intricate medallion composition and a remarkably balanced palette of soft blues, warm beige, and subtle earth tones. Its design centres o...
Wool
19th Century Carpet in Soft Beige and Terracotta Tones
Located in Barueri, SP, BR
This 19th-century carpet presents a refined interplay of muted beige, terracotta, soft blue, and charcoal tones arranged in a richly layered medallion layout. Its surface reveals a d...
Wool
Antique Blue Geometric Design Wool Carpet - Late 19th Century
Located in Sultanahmet, 34
This rare late 19th century Antique carpet highlights a powerful and rhythmic geometric composition featuring a vertical sequence of three monumental, multi-tiered diamond medallions...
Wool
Zabihi Collection Oversize Antique Persian Tabriz Rug
Located in New York, NY
A stunning Late 19th century Persian Tabriz Rug in predominantly blues, with accents in cream and khaki Details rug no. 10797 size 14' 1" x 19' 7" (429 x 597 cm)
Wool
Antique Persian Sarouk Mohajeran Rug, C-1920
Located in Evanston, IL
Antique carpets produced in Sarouk feature classic curvilinear vine scrolls and opulent arabesques as well as local bouquet-filled designs that represent the diversity of regional ca...
Wool
Zabihi Collection Blue Green Persian Malayer Rug
Located in New York, NY
Room size 1930s Persian Malayer Rug. Blue, green beige, sand, khaki Measures 10'4'' x 13'7''.
Wool
Large Hand-Knotted Persian Kirman Wool Rug
Located in Bridgeport, CT
Dimensions: H 165” x W 121” Vintage Persian Kirman wool room size rug with central medallion on blue background. Please see our other listings for ideas and matching pieces. Condi...
Wool
Early 20th Century Persian Qazvin Kilim Runner
Located in Chicago, IL
An early 20th century Persian Qazvin Kilim runner with all-over multicolored geometric crisscrossing diamond pattern surrounded by multiple contrasting borders.
Wool
Antique Heriz Carpet, Wool, Geometric Design, Terracotta & Blue, 1920
Located in St. Albans, GB
A fabulous antique Heriz carpet, woven circa 1920. The design features a large geometrical medallion on a soft terracotta field surrounded by a classic deep blue border. Very attract...
Wool
Antique Floral and Garden Design Carpet - Early 20th Century
Located in Sultanahmet, 34
The color palette is masterfully balanced featuring a primary warm terracotta and madder red canvas that allows the vibrant touches of deep indigo blue sage green clear ivory and sof...
Wool
Zabihi Collection Large Square Vintage Persian Kilim
Located in New York, NY
a 20th-century Neutral Color Square Persian Kilim Details rug no. j4353 size 11' 7" x 12' 1" (353 x 368 cm)
Wool, Cotton
Zabihi Collection Geometric Vintage Persian Gabbeh Rug
Located in New York, NY
a mid-20th-century Persian gabbeh geometric rug in earthy blues, browns, and green Details rug no. j4473 size 6' 10" x 9' 10" (208 x 300 cm
Wool
Sarouk Persian Rug in Wool - N° 1225
Located in Paris, FR
Sarouk Persian rug in wool - N° 1225 Thanks to our Restoration-Conservation workshop and also Our know-how, we are pleased to present to you works of art in fabric such as Tapes...
Wool
Handwoven Persian Ardabil Wool Rug, Salmon Color, 1970s Design
Located in Dallas, TX
Dating to the 1970s, this vintage Persian rug carries a quiet maturity and depth of character developed over time.
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.
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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