Museum curated Chelaberd “ Eagle Kazak “ traditional caucasian handmade carpet.
Located in WYNNUM, QLD
This is an exceptional rug, brand new, and made under special circumstances. Let us tell you briefly the back story. Modern day Azerbaijan with its many mountains and valleys, as in ...
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 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
$10,079Sale Price|20% Off
1920's Caucasian Karabakh Carpet with Modern Style
Located in Dallas, TX
77018 Antique Caucasian Karabagh Rug, 06'07 x 19'00. This hand-knotted wool antique Caucasian Karabagh rug is an exquisite representation of the region’s rich artistic heritage, meti...
Wool
Antique Anatolian Konya Prayer Bridge / Carpet from circa 1920
Located in Berlin, DE
Antique Anatolian Konya prayer bridge / carpet from circa 1920 Anatolian double niche carpet. Red background, stepped mihrab is crowned by a beautiful, rich yellow niche and a pan...
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
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
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
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 Dragon Rug Hand Knotted in Hereke Turkish Carpet
Located in Lohr, Bavaria, DE
This beautiful rug comes from western Turkey. The rug originates in the town of Hereke - also known for its fine silk rugs. It is of wonderful quality with a fine luster and vibrant...
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
Vintage Afghan Baluch Handwoven Rug (Distressed Oriental Carpet Balouch)
Located in Leeds, GB
A vintage Afghan Baluch rug, approximately 7' x 3'10", circa 1970. The pale biege coloured field with with central column of medallions, enclosed by multiple geometric blue, green an...
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
Doris Leslie Blau Antique Allover Beige Carpet - Afshar by Doris Leslie Blau
Located in New York, NY
This rug is part of Afshar Rugs collection. This vintage Persian Afshar carpet, woven in the 1930s, exemplifies the artistry and cultural heritage of the Afshar tribes of southeaste...
Wool
Early 20th Century Persian Kelardasht Kilim Runner
Located in Chicago, IL
An early 20th century Persian Kelardasht Kilim runner with zigzag woven pattern surrounded by a complementary border.
Wool
Antique Geometric Design Hand Woven Wool Carpet - Late 19th Century
Located in Sultanahmet, 34
this rare late 19th century Antique tribal kilim highlights a powerful and rhythmic composition featuring a large-scale interlocking diamond lattice system running vertically down a ...
Wool
Zabihi Collection Antique Persian Heriz Room Size Rug
Located in New York, NY
An early 20th-century Persian Heriz room-size rug Details rug no. j3038 size 7' 6" x 10' 3" (229 x 312 cm) With distinctive large scale motifs and a wide ranging palette of warm co...
Wool
1980s Hand-Embroidered Persian-Ottoman Romantic Scene
Located in Marbella, ES
Delicate handcrafted embroidery depicting an intimate scene inspired by classical Persian-Ottoman art. The work depicts an elegantly dressed couple, surrounded by floral motifs and b...
Silk, Wood
Zabihi Collection Persian Kerman Antique Rug Pillow
Located in New York, NY
Pillow made from a 19th-century Persian Kerman rug. Fill insert and zipper closure provided Measures: 20" x 20".
Wool, Cotton, Foam
Zabihi Collection Persian Mohtasham Kashan Pillow
Located in New York, NY
Pillow made from a 19th century Mohtasham Kashan rug zipper closure and poly fill insert provided 20'' x 20''
Wool, Cotton, Foam
Doris Leslie Blau Antique Malayer Floral Allover Carpet by Doris Leslie Blau
Located in New York, NY
This piece is an antique Malayer Persian rug. This antique Malayer carpet, woven in Persia at the turn of the 20th century, reflects the region's celebrated artistry and finely detai...
Wool
Doris Leslie Blau Antique Tabriz Floral Medallion Carpet by Doris Leslie Blau
Located in New York, NY
This charming early 20th-century Persian Tabriz carpet, measuring 3′7″ × 5′0″, offers a delightful blend of warm color tones and refined botanical design.
Wool
$2,500Sale Price|28% Off
Zabihi Collection Antique Persian Tabriz Accent Rug
Located in New York, NY
1st quarter of the 20th century Persian Tabriz rug with a traditional medallion and border design in autumn colors Measures: 4'7'' x 6'.
Wool
Antique Floral and 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 and Geometric Design Wool Carpet
Located in Sultanahmet, 34
this rare late 19th century Antique rug highlights a powerful and rhythmic geometric composition featuring a vertical sequence of three monumental, diamond-shaped medallions anchored...
Wool
Vintage Mid 20th Century Silk Animal and Tree Design Carpet
Located in Sultanahmet, 34
This rare mid 20th century silk rug highlights a powerful and rhythmic pictorial composition featuring a sophisticated Tree of Life (Shajari) anchored within a deep midnight blue fie...
Silk
Zabihi Collection Brown Persian Tabriz Pictorial Horse Rug
Located in New York, NY
An early 20th Century Persian Tabriz rug with a Persian man riding on his horse. 4' x 5'8''
Wool
Antique Late 19th Century Multi-Color Floral Design Wool Carpet
Located in Sultanahmet, 34
The color palette is masterfully balanced featuring a primary madder red ground that serves as a dramatic canvas for high contrast shifts of sky blue navy indigo and soft ivory. Thes...
Wool
Vintage Mid 20th Century Silk Hunting and Floral Design Carpet
Located in Sultanahmet, 34
Mounted horsemen, hunting animals, birds, and flowering plants are arranged in a balanced and rhythmic composition, giving the rug a strongly pictorial character. The controlled prop...
Silk
Zabihi Collection Antique Persian Senneh Rug Pillow
Located in New York, NY
Pillow made from a finely woven Persian Senneh rug. Measures: 18'' x 23''.
Wool, Cotton, Foam
Zabihi Collection Antique Persian Heriz Small Geometric Rug
Located in New York, NY
an early 20th century scatter size persian Heriz rug featuring an all-over small paisley pattern Details rug no. j3487 size 2' 11" x 5' 4" (89 x 163 cm) With distinctive large scal...
Wool
Early 20th Century Persian Turkmen Teke Rug
Located in Chicago, IL
A beautiful early 20th century Persian Turkmen Take rug with all-over styled floral medallions woven in orange and white, crimson, and indigo, and set against a cranberry background....
Wool
$6,000Sale Price|20% Off
Antique Persian Farahan Rug 4’4" x 6’5"
Located in New York, NY
Antique Persian Farahan Rug 4’4" x 6’5". The scatter and room size pieces made in the Arak/Sultanabad area, between 1880 and 1910, with firm and leathery well-woven textures, and str...
Wool
Zabihi Collection Worn Persian Kerman Rug Pillow
Located in New York, NY
Pillow made from a 19th-century worn Persian Kerman rug . Fill insert and zipper closure provided Measures: 15" x 18".
Wool, Cotton, Foam
Early 20th Century Persian Kelardasht Kilim Runner
Located in Chicago, IL
An early 20th century Persian Kelardasht Kilim runner with all-over multicolored diamond pattern on a natural wool background surrounded by a complementary diamond border.
Wool
Zabihi Collection Ivory Persian Sarouk Fereghan Rug Pillow
Located in New York, NY
Large Square Size Pillow made from a persian sarouk ferghan rug. zipper closure and poly-fill insert provided. Measures: 18'' x 20''.
Wool, Cotton
Zabihi Collection Vintage Persian Tabriz Bolster Pillow
Located in New York, NY
Pillow made from a vintage Persian Tabriz Rug 15'' x 25''
Wool, Cotton, Foam
Zabihi Collection Antique Square Persian Tribal Kilim
Located in New York, NY
A fine example of an early 20th century Persian flat-weave Kilim rug. 5'2'' x 6'11''
Wool
Doris Leslie Blau Tabriz Antique Allover Wool Carpet by Doris Leslie Blau
Located in New York, NY
This rug is part of Tabriz Rugs collection. This 1930s antique Persian Tabriz carpet is a striking example of the artistry and precision for which Tabriz weavers are celebrated.
Wool
Zabihi Collection Antique Tabriz Persian Rug Pillow
Located in New York, NY
Square pillow made from an early 20th century Persian Tabriz rug Size: 17" x 18".
Wool, Cotton, Foam
Antique Persian Ferahan Rug, c.1920
Located in Milwaukee, WI
Collector's Antique Hanging Piece Blooming Tree of Life Masterpiece for Floor Art or Hanging Piece Size: 4.1 x 6.4 Age: Antique C. 1920 Pile: Low with fantastic age-related patina....
Wool
Zabihi Collection Horse Pictorial Persian Wall Kilim
Located in New York, NY
Accent size Persian Kilim from the late 20th century with what looks like a colorful horse surrounded by small trees on a dark ground color Measures: 4'3'' x 7'2''. This was origin...
Wool
Zabihi Collection Vintage Inspired Cheetah Persian Rug
Located in New York, NY
Late 20th century Persian Gabbeh Rug witha large cheetah walking on a sold brown field. Details rug no. j3628 size 3' 10" x 6' 4" (117 x 193 cm)
Wool
Zabihi Collection Antique Persian Mahal Border Rug Pillow
Located in New York, NY
Pillow made from antique Persian Mahal rug with cotton back. Measures: 17'' x 17''.
Wool, Cotton, Foam
Zabihi Collection Persian Antique Bidjar Rug Pillow
Located in New York, NY
Medium size pillow made from a Persian Bidjar rug. zipper closure and poly-fill insert provided. Measures: 17'' x 18''.
Wool, Cotton
Zabihi Collection Persian Kerman Square Rug Pillow
Located in New York, NY
Pillow made from a 19th century Persian Kerman rug. Fill insert and zipper closure provided Measures: 20" x 20".
Wool, Cotton, Foam
Early 20th Century Persian Zarand Kilim Runner
Located in Chicago, IL
An early 20th century Persian Zarand Kilim runner with all-over geometric floral pattern woven in natural un-dyed wool, surrounded by multiple complementary borders.
Wool
Antique Persian Malayer Runner, Allover Herati, c. 1900
Located in New York, NY
This piece is an antique Malayer Persian rug. This impressive Antique Persian Malayer rug, dating from the turn of the 20th century, exemplifies the refined artistry and meticulous c...
Wool
Zabihi Collection Whimsical Antique Persian Gabbeh Rug
Located in New York, NY
an early 20th-century whimsical tribal persian gabbeh rug rug no. j3787 size 4' 2" x 6'
Wool
Zabihi Collection Worn Persian Kerman Rug Pillow
Located in New York, NY
Pillow made from a 19th-century worn Persian Kerman rug made into a patchwork format. Fill insert and zipper closure provided Measures: 18" x 18".
Wool, Cotton, Foam
Early 20th Century Persian Zarand Kilim Runner
Located in Chicago, IL
An early 20th century Persian Zarand Kilim runner with beautiful variegated red wool background with multiple contrasting geometric patter borders.
Wool
Zabihi Collection Horse Pictorial Persian Wall Kilim
Located in New York, NY
Small square size Persian Kilim from the late 20th century with a horse standing on a sky blue field Measures: 3'8'' x 3'9''. This was originally belonging to a private Persian col...
Wool
Djoharian Collection 3'1"x4'2" Vintage Bokhara Rug Tribal Carpet hand-knotted
Located in Lohr, Bavaria, DE
3'1"x4'2" Antique Turkmen Bokhara Vintage Ersari Rug Tribal Carpet hand-knotted Good Pile, Sides and Ends Original, Clean, Hand Knotted, 100% Wool, Oriental Rug, Persian Rug, Bokhara...
Wool
$10,000 / set
Zabihi Collection Pair of Persian Antique Runners
Located in New York, NY
A pair of warm color Persian Malayers from the early 20th Century Measure: 2'10'' x 12'10'' and 2'11'' x 12'10'' respectively.
Wool
Zabihi Collection Antique Terracotta Persian Rug Pillow
Located in New York, NY
Pillow made from an antique persian rug with poly fill and zipper closure provided. Measures: 16'' x 20''.
Wool
$1,146Sale Price|20% Off
Nice Vintage Sinkiang Persian Design Rug
Located in Saint Ouen, FR
Beautiful mid century rug with a floral Kirman design and beautiful colors with blue field, entirely hand knotted with wool velvet on cotton foundation.
Wool
Vintage Persian Kashan Rug 2.20m x 1.35m
Located in St. Albans, GB
A beautiful vintage Kashan rug, handwoven circa 1950 with a geometrical design on a deep indigo field and great secondary colours. Finely woven with lovely wool quality. Size: 2.20m ...
Wool
Fine Antique Persian Malayer Rug 4'2" x 6’1"
Located in New York, NY
Fine Antique Persian Malayer Rug 4'2" x 6’1". A large town in the Greater Hamadan Weaving Area, specializing in single-wefted scatters, room sizes, gallery carpets, long rugs and occ...
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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