$1,160Sale Price|76% Off
Veramin Rug 4'0'' x 6'0''
Located in New York, NY
Veramin Rug 4'0'' x 6'0''. The traditional Persian ”cane” design of vertical stripes here shows a slightly wider abrashed blue central stripe with a reversing Vee pattern, and flanki...
Wool, Cotton
Antique Veramin Rug 2.19m x 1.44m
Located in St. Albans, GB
A beautiful antique Veramin rug, woven circa 1920. The rug features an allover Mina Khani design on a terracotta field surrounded by an elegant soft blue border.
Wool
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Vintage Veramin Rug 5'0'' x 6'5''
Located in New York, NY
Good condition with an almost subdued palette, right in current decorating trends. Not a Veramin in any case. Measures: 5'0'' x 6'5''.
Wool
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Antique Persian Veramin Rug 7'10'' x 10'5''
Located in New York, NY
The saturated navy field shows a five column interpretation of the ever-popular Harhang (“Crab”) pattern of one-way ragged palmettes in cream and red. The pattern emerges beneath one...
Wool, Cotton
Antique Persian Veramin Kilim Rug, c. 1900
Located in Dublin, NH
Antique Persian Veramin Kilim Rug, c. 1900 This kilim has a macrame end finish at one end and camel warps alternating with brown and white ply warps on the other.
Wool
Antique Persian Veramin Kilim Orange Wool Floor Rug
Located in Detroit, MI
DIMENSIONS 4'9'' x 9'8'' feet / 145 x 295 cm Rug Type: Persian Veramin Age: Early-Mid 20th c.
Wool
Vintage Persian Veramin Floral Design Rug, 5' 2" x 4'
Located in Astoria, NY
Persian Veramin Wool Rug, Northwest Persia, first quarter 20th century, with repeating floral design on a blue ground. 5' 2" L x 4' W.
Wool
Late 19th Century Eye Dazzler Veramin Kilim
Located in Gloucestershire, GB
Late 19th Century tribal kilim from the Veramin area. 'Eye dazzler' design with vivid colours. Circa 1880.
Wool
Early 20th Century Persian Veramin Kilim Runner
Located in Chicago, IL
An early 20th century Persian Veramin Kilim runner with all-over paisley design on an indigo background, surrounded by multiple contrasting borders.
Wool
Antique Persian Veramin, northwest Persia Wool, 1915, runner, 4x13
Located in Williamsburg, VA
This is a great example of a Persian Veramin rug. These rugs are from Northwest Persian and are sometimes called Hamadan or Malayer.
Wool
A Veramin Runner
Located in New York, NY
The midnight blue field with a polychrome Mina Khani pattern overall is within a saffron border.
Fine Veramin carpet
Located in London, GB
An elegant example with fine precise weaving.
Wool
Fine antique Veramin carpet
Located in London, GB
An elegant refined weaving of the 19th Century with wonderful colour harmony and a rare ivory field. This attractive example has pleasant characteristics of earlier Azerbaijani carp...
Exceptional 20th Century Veramin Carpet
Located in London, GB
Early Veramin pieces would have been woven by the Shahsavan tribe, who settled in the city of Veramin after migrating from Northwest Persia, bringing with them the characteristic des...
Wool
Early 20th Century Veramin Carpet
Located in Rome, IT
Varamin is one of Iran’s largest villages, located just 25 miles to the south-east of Tehran. An important centre for tribal weaving, The foundation of these rugs is mostly cotton an...
Cotton, Wool
Early 20th Century Veramin Carpet, Central Persia
Located in London, GB
They are widely appreciated for their creative drawings in comparison to rugs from neighbouring regions. This attractive Veramin carpet is in very good to excellent condition for ...
Wool
Unavailable
W 21 in L 40 in
Antique Persian Veramin Torba with Navy, Red, and Ivory Hand Knotted Wool Rug
Located in Evanston, IL
From the city of Veramin in central Persia, this small bagface is filled with vibrant, complimentary colors. This lovely piece is in near mint condition. The repeated center pattern ...
Wool
Antique Veramin Rug 1.98m x 1.35m
Located in St. Albans, GB
An outstanding antique Veramin rug, woven circa 1920. The rug features an allover Mina Khani design on a rare sky blue field surrounded by an elegant soft salmon border.
Wool
Persian Veramin Rug
Located in Dublin, NH
This Veramin carpet from central Persia makes use of the popular mina khani field pattern. This design derives from sixteenth century classical Persian vase carpet design and makes u...
Handmade Antique Persian Veramin Rug 6.5' x 9.4' 1930s - 2K51
Located in Bordeaux, FR
Discover the Artistry of Veramin This stunning handmade antique Persian Veramin rug, originating from the Veramin region of Iran and dating back to the 1930s, is a testament to the e...
Wool
Antique Persian Veramin Rug
Located in New York, NY
An early 20th century Persian Veramin
Wool
19th Century Veramin Gallery-Sized Runner
Located in Dublin, NH
Typical of Veramin rugs this rug has beautifully saturated colors and high quality wool.
Wool
Fancy Hidden Pigeon Pictorial Persian Rug
Located in New York, NY
A fine quality early 20th century Persian veramin rug with a colorful all-over design. Check closely and you can see pigeons in the field Measures: 6'9" x 10'2".
Wool
Veramin Kilim
Located in New York, NY
A very high quality tribal kilim, intended to be used as a cover for a camel's saddle. Rare white background, tight weave, great graphics.
Wool
Mesmerizing Early 20th Century Veramin Kilim Rug
Located in Chicago, IL
An absolutely mesmerizing early 20th century Persian Veramin Kilim rug with an incredible pattern of hexagonal forms, each with a contrasting stylized flower in the center and woven ...
Wool
Early 20th Century Veramin Kilim Runner Rug
Located in Chicago, IL
An early 20th century Persian Veramin Kilim runner with an intricately woven multiple-colored tree-of-life pattern, surrounded by a contrasting geometric border.
Wool
Vintage Veramin Carpet
Located in St. Albans, GB
A stunning vintage Veramin carpet, handwoven circa 1940 with an allover design on a soft blue field and terracotta border.
Wool
Antique Veramin Kilim
Located in New York, NY
A very nice antique flat-weave from the Veramin region of Iran, displaying the classical design of this region. The rich indigo color is characteristic in these kilims. A very good e...
Wool
Antique Persian Veramin Kilim Rug, Late 19th Century
Located in Dublin, NH
Antique Persian Veramin Kilim Rug, Late 19th Century Veramin is an old caravan town located just outside of Tehran.
Wool
Hand Knotted Persian Veramin Wool
Located in New York, NY
Hand knotted Persian Veramin wool.
Wool
Handmade Antique Veramin Style Runner, 1900s, 1P90
Located in Bordeaux, FR
Handmade antique Veramin kilim runner original good condition. The rug is from the beginning of 20th century. ?
Wool
Gorgeous Late 20th Century Veramin Kilim Runner
Located in Chicago, IL
An extraordinary late 20th century long Varamin Kilim runner with a fantastic pattern containing multiple indigo diamonds running the length of the rug, flanked by multiple zigzag st...
Wool
Varamin Wide Antique Persian Runner
Located in New York, NY
An early 20th century Persian Varamin High Decorative wide Runner Measures: 4'7'' x 11'3'' Highly decorative runner Persian Varamin. Varamin carpets and rugs or Veramin carpe...
Wool
Persian Veramin Rug
Located in New York, NY
Veramin(Varamin) rugs are woven in city of Varamin and its surrounding area which are among most famous carpets in the world.
Cotton, Wool
Blue Antique Persian Rug
Located in New York, NY
An early 20th century small room size Persian Veramin rug. Measures: 6'9'' x 10'3''.
Wool
Antique Persian Veramin Rug
Located in West Hollywood, CA
Varamin rugs and carpets have geometric patterns with repeated medallions, especially on runners. They are made by tribal people who either live in or pass by Varamin
...
Wool
Exquisite fine Veramin carpet
Located in London, GB
Veramin rugs are known for their elegant fine weavings and the classical precision of their designs.
Wool
Antique Malayer Rug
Located in Crondall, Surrey
The Mina-Khani design is often seen on Veramin rugs as well as Malayer rugs such as this too.
Wool
Antique 19th Century Veramin Kilim
Located in Lyon, FR
Amazing tribal Veramin Kilim from Persia, all vegetable colors obtained by cold maceration: saffron, roots of indigo, kerki. Weaving druyat.
Wool
Antique Caucasian Rug 3' 0'' x 4' 4''
Located in New York, NY
Antique circa 1910 Caucasian hand-knotted wool rug, 3' x 4'4" (36 x 52 in). Condition: good, repaired. Minor fading. Antique Caucasian Geometric Medallion Wool Hand Knotted Pile Cor...
Wool
Antique Khamseh Rug 1.78m X 1.45m
Located in St. Albans, GB
An outstanding antique Khamseh rug, handwoven circa 1890 with a 3 medallion design of stylised flowers and the famous Khamseh chickens on an indigo field. Fabulous wool, great dyes a...
Wool
Vintage Oushak Rug 10' x 14'
Located in New York, NY
Usak carpets, Ushak carpets or Oushak carpets (Turkish: Usak Kilimi) are Turkish carpets that use a particular family of designs, called by convention after the city of Usak, Turkey ...
Wool
Antique Ferahan Rug 1.96m x 1.36m
Located in St. Albans, GB
A lovely antique Ferahan rug, woven circa 1910. This rug features an all over geometrical design of stylised flowers and vines on a terracotta field and indigo border. Finely woven w...
Wool
Kazak Rug 3'10'' x 5'10''
Located in New York, NY
Kazak Rug 3'10'' x 5'10'' Design: Center Medallion A Pakistani rug (Pak Persian rug or Pakistani carpet) is a type of handmade floor-covering textile traditionally made in Pakistan....
Wool
Vintage Kazak Rug 7'4'' x 9'2''
Located in New York, NY
Vintage Kazak Rug 7'4'' x 9'2''.
Wool
Vintage Heriz Rug 5'0" x 8'3''
Located in New York, NY
Vintage Heriz Rug 5' x 8'3''. The Heriz weaving district in NW Persia (Azerbaijan province) has been intensely active from the 18th century onward, with literally millions of mostly ...
Wool, Cotton
Antique Heriz Rug
Located in West Hollywood, CA
Antique Heriz rug Measurement: 9'2" x 13'2".
Wool
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. The images are part of the a...
Wool
Antique Heriz Carpet 3.36m x 2.37m
Located in St. Albans, GB
A beautiful antique Heriz carpet, handwoven circa 1920 with a large geometrical medallion on a terracotta field and deep indigo border. Fabulous secondary colours, especially the lar...
Wool
Antique Karadja Rug 1.97m x 1.45m
Located in St. Albans, GB
A beautiful antique Karadja rug, woven circa 1910. This rug features a geometrical 3 medallion design on a terracotta field and deep indigo border. Fabulous secondary colours, especi...
Wool
Antique Karaja Rug 1.28m x 0.99m
Located in St. Albans, GB
A lovely antique Karadja rug, handwoven circa 1920 with a geometrical 3 medallion design on a rich terracotta field and deep indigo border. A bit of wear, reflected in the price, and...
Wool
Antique Persian Serab Rug 4' x 5'
Located in New York, NY
Antique circa 1850 hand-knotted wool rug, 4' x 5' (48 x 60 in). Condition: good, repaired. An antique Serab rug from about 1850. The rust red center holds a lattice of small geometr...
Wool
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
Antique Malayer Rug 1.66m X 0.98m
Located in St. Albans, GB
A lovely antique Malayer rug in a rare small size, handwoven circa 1900 with a single, large medallion design on an ivory floral field and great secondary colours. Very finely woven ...
Wool
Antique Qashqai Rug 2.54m X 1.41m
Located in St. Albans, GB
A fabulous antique Qashqai rug, handwoven by the eponymous nomadic tribe circa 1900 with a 3 medallion design on a navy blue field and great secondary colours. Note the small figures...
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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