Persian Bijar, the Lion Rug
Located in Evanston, IL
Persian Bijar the iron rug. Bidjar is the name of a small Kurdish town in western Iran. (or Bidjar
Mid-20th Century Persian Other Vintage Lion Rugs
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Persian Bijar, the Lion Rug
Located in Evanston, IL
Persian Bijar the iron rug. Bidjar is the name of a small Kurdish town in western Iran. (or Bidjar
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Vintage Persian Wool Pictorial Lion Rug, Hand-Knotted Tribal Animal Carpet, 2x3
Located in New York, NY
A striking vintage 1990s Persian pictorial rug featuring a bold stylized lion rendered in deep
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Vintage Persian Lurestan Lion Rug, Folk Art Animal Motif, Beige Brown Wool, 1990
Located in New York, NY
A vintage 1990s Persian Lurestan rug featuring a striking lion motif rendered in a bold, folk art
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Vintage Persian Lurestan Lion Rug, Brown and Ivory Tribal Animal Carpet, 2' x 3'
Located in New York, NY
This vintage 1990s Persian Lurestan rug features a bold tribal lion motif rendered in rich brown
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Vintage Gabbeh Persian Rug, Gold and Black with Lion Pictorial - Rug & Kilim
Located in Long Island City, NY
imbued with protective and heroic significance. A rare and highly collectible piece, this lion rug is
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Vintage Persian Qashqai Rug 2'8'' x 5'4''
Located in New York, NY
in scatter formats. Geometric Gabbehs, lion rugs, adapted Persian curvilinear styles. Some well-woven
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Colorful Lion Pictorial Turkish Accent Rug
Located in New York, NY
A mid-20th century pictorial double lion pictorial rug. Measures: 4' x 7'7''.
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Lion Turkish 20th Century Wool Rug
Located in New York, NY
A mid-20th century authentic Turkish rug depicting a lion on a striated purple ground. Measures
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Zabihi Collection Pictorial Lion Vintage Turkish Rug
Located in New York, NY
mid 20th Century Turkish Pictorial Rug depicing 4 lions on a faded peach ground Details rug no
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Fun Pictorial Lion Sheep Vintage Turkish Rug
Located in New York, NY
A late 20th century Turkish rug depicting 2 lions outlined in yellow and a pink sheep outlined in
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Vintage Gabbeh Persian Rug, Cream with Gold Lion Pictorial - Rug & Kilim
Located in Long Island City, NY
This vintage 5x3 Persian Gabbeh rug is the latest grand entry to Rug & Kilim’s curation of
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Vintage Karavar Rug with Polychromatic Lion Pictorial, from Rug & Kilim
Located in Long Island City, NY
Karavar rug features a colorful adaptation of lion pictorial. On the Design Though one of its many
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Vintage Gabbeh Turkish Rug, Green with Brown Lion Pictorial - Rug & Kilim
Located in Long Island City, NY
This vintage gift-sized 1x2 Turkish Gabbeh rug is the latest grand entry to Rug & Kilim’s curation
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Vintage Gabbeh Persian Rug, Red with Rust Lion Pictorial - Rug & Kilim
Located in Long Island City, NY
This vintage 6x8 Persian Gabbeh rug is the latest grand entry to Rug & Kilim’s curation of iconic
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Vintage Gabbeh Persian Rug in Red with Lion Pictorial - Rug & Kilim
Located in Long Island City, NY
This vintage 4x7 Persian Gabbeh rug is the latest grand entry to Rug & Kilim’s curation of rare
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Vintage Gabbeh Turkish Rug, Beige-Brown with Twin Lion Pictorials - Rug & Kilim
Located in Long Island City, NY
This vintage 2x3 Turkish Gabbeh gift-sized rug is the latest grand entry to Rug & Kilim’s curation
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Vintage Gabbeh Persian Runner Rug in Gray with Lion Pictorials - Rug & Kilim
Located in Long Island City, NY
This vintage 4x9 Persian Gabbeh runner rug is the latest entry to Rug & Kilim’s curation of rare
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Zabihi Collection Blue Animal Pictorial Vintage Persian Lion King Rug
Located in New York, NY
a 3rd quarter of the 20th Century Persian Lion King Pictorial Rug 14'' x 24''
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Zabihi Collection Pictorial Lion Deer Animal Rare Gallery Size Rug
Located in New York, NY
a mid 20th-century Turkish Anatolian rug with an orange deer and 2 white lions. Both of them quite
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Vintage Persian Gabbeh Rug in Red with Twin Lion Pictorials - Rug & Kilim
Located in Long Island City, NY
Hand-knotted in wool circa 1950-1960, this 4x5 vintage Persian Gabbeh rug is an expressive example
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Zabihi Collection Pictorial Lion Sheep Vintage Turkish Rug dated 1980
Located in New York, NY
A late 20th century Turkish rug depicting 2 lions outlined in yellow and a pink sheep outlined in
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Zabihi Collection Large Floor Size Turkish Lion Motif Rug Pillow
Located in New York, NY
Floor Size Pillow made from an early 20th-century Turkish animal motif pictorial rug Measures: 17
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Zabihi Collection Square Vintage Shabby Chic Lion Pigeon Turkish Deco Rug
By Zeki Müren
Located in New York, NY
A Mid-20th-century Turkish deco square Anatolian rug depicting a lion and pigeon and what looks to
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Mid-20th Century Handmade Caucasian Karabagh Pictorial Lion Accent Rug
Located in New York, NY
A vintage Caucasian Karabagh rug handmade during the mid-20th century with a pictorial design of 2
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Lion Motif Vintage Turkish White Ground Dowry Rug, 20th Century
Located in New York, NY
mid 20th century one of a kind Turkish Rug depicting a large lion and small bird on a white field
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$5,300Sale Price|20% Off
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Mid-20th Century Handmade Caucasian Karabagh Pictorial Lion Accent Rug
Located in New York, NY
A vintage Caucasian Karabagh accent rug handmade during the mid-20th century with a pictorial
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Gabbeh Rug, Hand Knotted, 4.8 × 3.4 ft – Red and Yellow Lion
Located in North Bergen, NJ
the lion give the rug a warm, imaginative presence, while subtle navy and ivory details add definition
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Mid-20th Century Handmade Persian Kurd Pictorial Lion Throw Rug
Located in New York, NY
depiction of a lion. Measures: 3' 6" x 4' 9" Persian rugs & carpets: Persia (Iran) is a
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$9,100 / item
W 64 in L 78 in
Vintage Bessarabian Kilim, Black with Lion Pictorials and Florals - Rug & Kilim
Located in Long Island City, NY
and flatweave rug is a particularly special new curation from Rug & Kilim's European rug collection—a
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Nazmiyal Collection Lion Vintage Tribal Gabbeh Rug 2 ft x 3 ft
Located in New York, NY
Lion Design Vintage Tribal Gabbeh Rug, Country of origin: Persia, Circa date: Vintage
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Vintage Hand-Knotted Shiraz Wool Rug with Lion Design, Iran, 1950
Located in Norwalk, CT
frame in an all-over pictorial lion design, circa 1950. This rug measures 4' 9" x 7' 10".
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$3,700Sale Price|20% Off
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Late 20th Century Handmade Persian Gabbeh Tribal Pictorial Lion Accent Rug
Located in New York, NY
A vintage Persian Gabbeh tribal accent rug handmade during the late 20th century with a pictorial
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Lion Persian Kilim
Located in New York, NY
Accent size Persian kilim from the late 20th century with a purple lion on an ivory ground
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Persian Lion Kilim
Located in New York, NY
Accent size Persian Kilim from the late 20th century with a lion sitting on a striated black grey
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$613Sale Price|30% Off
W 55.12 in L 87.8 in
4.6x7.4 Ft Vintage Handmade Lion Pictorial Pattern Rug, Red Tapestry, 100% Wool
Located in Spring Valley, NY
area rug, crafted from 100% premium wool. This exquisite piece captures the essence of traditional
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Tribal Mid-20th Century Persian Qashqai Pictorial Lion Accent Rug in Burgundy
Located in New York, NY
A vintage Persian Qashqai accent rug handmade during the mid-20th century with a whimsical
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1950's Persian Shiraz Pictorial Rug with Battle of Shahriar King Darius & Lion
Located in Dallas, TX
79265 Vintage Persian Shiraz Pictorial Rug, 01'08 x 02'00. A rare and evocative artifact of
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Antique 1940s Persian Qashqai Rug, King Bahram and the Lion, 3' x 5'
Located in New York, NY
goodness, and in each of the rug's four corners are the figures of the lion and the horse. The lion
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$3,625
W 38 in L 54 in
Mid-20th Century 'Ali ibn Abi Talib and Lion Persian Tabriz Pictorial Throw Rug
Located in New York, NY
A vintage Persian Tabriz throw rug handmade during the mid-20th century with a pictorial design of
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Zabihi Collection Lion Turkish Runner
Located in New York, NY
Surreal Vintage Turkish Lion Pictorial Runner 3'9'' x 9'5''
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$7,500
W 21 in L 48 in
Vintage Swedish Rya Runner, Orange with Lion and Royal Crown Motif - Rug & Kilim
Located in Long Island City, NY
Scandinavian rugs of this provenance. On the Design: The crowned lion motif—Norway's heraldic symbol since
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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
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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
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Golden Lion Central Medallion Oushak
Located in New York, NY
ref 17029
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Soft Red Turkish Lion Pictorial Runner
Located in New York, NY
A decorative subtle colored Turkish runner depicting four lions in between a central medallion
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1960's Persian Abadeh Guardian Lion Pictorial Carpet
Located in Dallas, TX
79009 Vintage Persian Abadeh Pictorial Rug, 03'05 x 04'10. Persian Abadeh rugs, crafted in the
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Zabihi Collection Small Lion Persian Kilim Wall Hanging
Located in New York, NY
Scatter size Persian Kilim from the late 20th century with a lion on a striped field. can be used
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Zabihi Collection Double Lion Vintage Turkish Gallery Size Runner
Located in New York, NY
Wonderful Turkish Anatolian gallery size rug depicting a pair of large lions with other pictorial
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Zabihi Collection Small Lion Persian Kilim Wall Hanging
Located in New York, NY
lion on a colorful multi-striped ground Measures: 2'6'' x 3'1''. This was originally belonging to a
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The Nomadic Lion King: A Vintage Persian Shiraz Masterpiece of Tribal Nobility
Located in Dallas, TX
61434 Vintage Persian Pictorial Shiraz Rug, 02'09 x 05'01. Woven by the hands of nomadic artisans
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Zabihi Collection Pair of Mid-Century Pride of Persia Lion Wool Pillows
Located in New York, NY
Striking pair of mid-20th-century wool pillows depicting the pride of persia with 2 fierce lions
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$1,720Sale Price|20% Off
W 40.16 in L 66.93 in
Animal Pictorial Oriental Carpet with Lion and Weaver Signature
Located in Alessandria, Piemonte
Animal pictorial oriental carpet, inspired by antique Persian Gabbeh rugs from the central period
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Zabihi Collection Pair of Vintage Turkish Anatolian Rugs
Located in New York, NY
A whimsical pair of one of a kind Turkish rugs depicting 2 lions on a rust field Measuring 25" x
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Midcentury Handmade Indian Whimsical Pictorial Large Room Size Rug
Located in New York, NY
eccentric and whimsical pictorial rug consists of lions, birds, tigers, and other animals among racemes and
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1970s Fine Square Persian Malayer Rug with Lion, Bird, Deer Motifs
Located in Northridge, CA
Fine square Persian Malayer rug with animal motifs circa 1970 Measures: 6' 5" x 6' 9" Hand
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Moroccan Lion Azilal Runner : 3'2 x 8'7
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Africa. Rugs depicting lions are rare and validates the age of this remarkable rug. Dimensions: 3'2 x 8'7
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Vintage Kashkuli Lion rug
Located in Lohr, Bavaria, DE
One of the most unusual Lion rugs we found. Very nice Lion with rug design on the ivory field. Very
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Vintage Turkish Lion Rug
Located in New York, NY
A handmade Turkish rug featuring 2 lions staring at their owner with emerald green eyes. We think
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Vintage Persian Qashqai Lion Rug
Located in New York, NY
Antique Persian Qashqai Rug, Persia, Mid-Twentieth Century - Here is an absolutely fascinating, eye
Lion Rug Qashqai Persian Vintage Nomadic Wedding Carpet
Located in Lohr, Bavaria, DE
This is a tribal Qashqai rug, hand-knotted by women of the tribal people south east of the Persian
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Zabihi Collection Vintage Moroccan Square Hallucinating Lions Rug
Located in New York, NY
a mid-20th-century Moroccan rug with 6 "trippy" lions on an ivory ground Details rug no. j4441
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Zabihi Collection Vintage Neutral Moroccan Floral Lion Rug
Located in New York, NY
a mid 20th century Moroccan Rug with 2 lions sitting on an ivory ground, accents in brown and pink
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Midcentury Handmade Pictorial Lion Rug in Cerulean Blue and Seafoam Green
Located in New York, NY
A vintage Caucasian Karabagh pictorial accent rug handmade during the mid-20th century. A male lion
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Large Lion Antique Turkish Rug
Located in New York, NY
Mid 20th century one of a kind Turkish rug depicting a large lion and small pigeon with an
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Quirky Lion Persian Shiraz Rug
Located in New York, NY
3rd quarter of the 20th century Persian rug with a standalone Lion on a solid peach abrashed ground
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Signed Lion Turkish Animal 20th Century Wool Rug
Located in New York, NY
A mid-20th century Turkish rug depicting a stand alone camel color lion on a charcoal medallion and
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Quirky Lion Pictorial Turkish 20th Century Wool Rug
Located in New York, NY
A late 20th century Turkish rug depicting 2 lions on a chocolate brown field. Measures: 1'10" x
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Scandinavian Modern flat-weave rug stylized lions.
By Handarbetets Vanner
Located in New York, NY
Scandinavian Modern Art Deco flat-weave or "rollakan" rug. The rug's design incorporates
Lion Cubs Vintage Chinese Pictorial Rug
Located in New York, NY
A mid-20th century Chinese Peking rug with 2 playful baby lions in a scenic background. The wool on
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Mid-20th Century Handmade Persian Shiraz Pictorial Lion Accent Rug
Located in New York, NY
A vintage Persian Shiraz accent rug handmade during the mid-20th century with a pictorial design of
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Lion Powder Blue Antique Rug Square Pillows Set of 2
Located in New York, NY
Pair of light blue Persian pillows depicting lions. Measuring 15" square and 16" respectively.
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Ethiopian "Lion of Judah" Rug, 3' x 2.8'
Located in Astoria, NY
Ethiopian "Lion of Juddah" Rug. Dealer: S138XX
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W 50.79 in L 87.01 in
4.3x7.3 Ft Vintage Handmade Orange Lion Pictorial Pattern Rug & Wall Hanging
Located in Spring Valley, NY
A finely hand-knotted vintage Turkish carpet from 1960s. The rug has even low wool pile on cotton
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W 51.97 in L 87.41 in
4.4x7.3 Ft Vintage Turkish Lion Pictorial Pattern Rug, Hand Knotted Wall Hanging
Located in Spring Valley, NY
A finely hand-knotted vintage Turkish carpet from 1960s. The rug has even low wool pile on cotton
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Lion Kilim Wall Hanging
Located in New York, NY
mand, and a woman covering an orange lion on a colorful striped field Measures: 3'2'' x 3'9
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Vintage Persian Qashqai Lion Carpet
Located in New York, NY
Antique Persian Qashqai Rug, Persia, Mid-Twentieth Century - Here is an absolutely intriguing
Lion Persian Kilim Wall Hanging
Located in New York, NY
Scatter square size Persian kilim from the late 20th century with a colorful lion on a blue striped
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Lion Persian Kilim Wall Hanging
Located in New York, NY
Scatter size Persian kilim from the late 20th century with a large brown lion on a beige solid
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Vintage Lion Kilim Wall Hanging
Located in New York, NY
a blue lion on a colorful striped field Measures: 2'11'' x 4'6''. This was originally
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Mid-Century Modern Vintage Berber Moroccan Rug with Barbary Lion
By Berber Tribes of Morocco
Located in Dallas, TX
a Barbary lion characterizes Mid-Century Modern style with a tribal twist. This Berber Moroccan rug
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Majestic Large Hand Woven Tibetan wool Rug Tapestry Dragon Tiger & Foo Lion
Located in San Diego, CA
Majestic large hand woven wool rug circa 1970's beautiful colors work and design , some stains and
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Lion Cat Fox Kilim Wall Hanging
Located in New York, NY
a green lion on a colorful striped field Measures: 3'2'' x 4'1''. This was originally
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The Lion’s Ember: A Vintage Taznakht Moroccan Masterpiece of Tribal Elegance
By Berber Tribes of Morocco
Located in Dallas, TX
90051 Vintage Taznakht Moroccan Rug, 04'06 x 11'05. Radiating the warmth of a desert sunset, this
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Vintage Turkish Kars Pictorial Rug
Located in New York, NY
A very unusual Turkish rug depicting 2 Lions standing side by side.
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Vintage Italian Design Tapiorso Rug by Gabetti & Isola, circa 1970
By Roberto Gabetti and Aimaro Isola
Located in Milan, IT
features Tapipardo (depicting a leopard), Tapileo (a lion) and Tapidrago (a composite rug made of squares
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Lion Skin Rug by Edward Gerrard, England, circa 1920
Located in Royal Tunbridge Wells, Kent
A well prepared taxidermy study of a lion by the renowned taxidermists Edward Gerrard and Sons
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Vintage Tibetan Lion Rug 3’1" x 5’0"
Located in New York, NY
Vintage Tibetan Lion Rug 3’1" x 5’0". ‘The generally small rugs of the plateau region, with dragon
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Antique Tibetan Double Snow Lion Rug
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Antique Tibetan double snow lion rug. Measures: 1'10" x 2'8" (56 x 81 cm), Tibet, circa 1900.
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Pictorial Caucasian Lion Rug Signed Zolfi Oghly Rajab, Shirvan, Dated 1955
Located in Milan, IT
A truly unique rug depicting a huge lion dominating a green landscape populated by rabbits as well
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Vintage 1940s Persian Qashqai Lion Rug, Red & Beige, 3' x 5'
Located in New York, NY
From the Orley Shabahang World Market Collection, this Persian Qashqai Lion carpet measures 3'3" x
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Vintage Lion Turkish Rug
Located in New York, NY
a 3rd quarter of the 20th century Turkish Anatolian rug with a happy go lucky lion set on a light
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Lion King Turkish Pictorial Rug
Located in New York, NY
A mid-20th century Turkish rug depicting a stand alone lion with a small pigeon hovering over on a
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Large Lion Figural Persian Gabbeh Rug
Located in New York, NY
A mid 20th century one of a kind Persian Gabbeh rug depicting a large lion and 11 human and animal
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Lion Head Turkish 20th Century Wool Rug
Located in New York, NY
A mid-20th century authentic Turkish rug depicting a face of a lion on a brown green ground
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Neutral Tone Folk Art Scandinavian Lion Tapestry or Rug
Located in Houston, TX
Neutral tonal brown and white folk style tapestry with a lion. The work is embordered stamped by
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Zabihi Collection Lion Turkish 20th Century VIntage Rug
Located in New York, NY
MId 20th Century Turkish Rug with a lion motif Details rug no. 31818 size 1' 10" x 3' 4" (56 x 102
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Lions and Tigers Turkish Sivas Pictorial Rug
Located in New York, NY
Turkish Pictorial rug with numerous animal figures found on a peach colored ground and antique
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Vintage Handmade Persian Folk Pictorial Lion Accent Rug
By Qashqai Nomadic Tribe
Located in New York, NY
A vintage Persian Gabbeh folk rug with a pictorial depiction of an eccentric lion handmade during
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Midcentury Handmade Persian Folk Pictorial Lion Accent Rug
Located in New York, NY
A vintage Persian Gabbeh folk rug with a pictorial depiction of an eccentric lion handmade during
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Vintage 1940s Persian Qashqai Animal Rug, Lion, 3x5
Located in New York, NY
Qashqai animal rugs, the effect is rather striking, highlighting the powerful image of the carpet's
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Brown Charcoal Lion Pictorial Turkish 20th Century Wool Rug
Located in New York, NY
A mid 20th century Turkish rug depicting 2 brown lions on a black/charcoal colored ground
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Mid-20th Century Handmade Persian Gabbeh Pictorial Lion Accent Rug
Located in New York, NY
A vintage Persian Gabbeh accent rug handmade during the mid-20th century with a pictorial design of
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Vintage Persian Gabbeh Animal Pictorial Rug with Rams and Lions
Located in Dallas, TX
61155 Vintage Persian Gabbeh Rug, 03'10 x 05'09. Reminiscences of an exotic journey and worldly
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Red Persian Tabriz with Lions Runner Hand Knotted Oriental Rug
Located in Carlstadt, NJ
. This rug has been handcrafted for weeks in the traditional method that is used to make rugs. This is
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Vintage Gabbeh Persian Runner, Red with Twin Lion Pictorials - Rug & Kilim
Located in Long Island City, NY
This vintage 3x6 Persian Gabbeh runner rug is the latest grand entry to Rug & Kilim’s curation of
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Mid-20th Century Handmade Persian Pictorial Shiraz Tribal Lion Accent Rug
Located in New York, NY
A vintage Persian tribal accent rug handmade by the Shiraz tribe of Persian during the mid-20th
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Mid-20th Century Handmade Persian Shiraz Lion & Sun Pictorial Throw Rug
Located in New York, NY
depiction of the 'Lion and Sun' emblem. Measures: 3' 5" x 4' 10" Persian Rugs & Carpets: Persia (Iran
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Vintage Persian Luristan Animal Motif Rug, Folk Art Lion Design, Neutral Wool
Located in New York, NY
This vintage 2' x 3' Persian Luristan rug from the early 1990s features a bold, graphic animal
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Distinctive Majestic Persian Lion with Sword Rug in Gold, Red, and Blue
Located in New York, NY
, natural shades of the Persian fat-tailed sheep’s wool. This carpet features a distinctive lion wielding
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Nazmiyal Collection Vintage Tribal Lion Gabbeh Rug 3 ft 1 in x 4 ft 8 in
Located in New York, NY
Geometry Vintage Tribal Lion Gabbeh Rug Fiery Red, Country of Origin: Persian, Circa Date: Vintage
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Vintage Turkish Pictorial Lion Small Size Runner
Located in New York, NY
One of a kind vintage Turkish rug depicting 12 colorful lions on an ivory colored ground.
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Antique Persian Feraghan Sarouk, The Most decorative, As Is
Located in Evanston, IL
Introducing the exquisite Sarouk Feraghan, a timeless rug dating back to the late 1880s and remarkably preserved in excellent condition. Woven in and around the picturesque region o...
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Antique Persian Lilihan Rug, c-1920's
Located in Evanston, IL
Immerse yourself in the timeless allure of our Antique Persian Lilihan Rug, a true gem with a square size measuring 1'11" x 1'11". Crafted with precision and exquisite finesse, this ...
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Antique Sarouk Mohajeran Oriental Rug, c-1910
Located in Evanston, IL
Indulge in the timeless elegance of our Antique Handmade Northwest Persian Sarouk Mohajeran Rug, a precious gem dating back to around 1910. This exquisite piece, measuring 1'9" x 2'5...
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Good antique rugs and vintage rugs have made their way into homes across the globe, becoming fixtures used for comfort, prayer and self-expression, so choosing the right area rug is officially a universal endeavor.
In modern usage, “carpet” typically denotes a wall-to-wall floor cushioning that is fixed to the floor. Rugs, on the other hand, are designed to cover a specific area and can easily be moved to new locations. However, the terms are interchangeable in many parts of the world, and, in the end, it won’t matter what you decide to call it.
It’s well known that a timeless Persian rug or vintage Turkish rug can warm any interior, but there are lots of other styles of antique rugs to choose from when you're endeavoring to introduce fresh colors and textures to a bedroom or living room.
Moroccan Berber rugs are not all about pattern. In fact, some of the most striking examples are nearly monochrome. But what these rugs lack in complexity, they make up for in brilliant color and subtle variation. Moroccan-style interiors can be mesmerizing — a sitting room of this type might feature a Moroccan rug, carved wooden screens and a tapestry hung behind the sofa.
Handwoven kilim rugs, known for their wealth of rich colors and unique weaving tradition, are pileless: Whereas the Beni Ourain rugs of Morocco can be described as dense with a thick surface or pile, an authentic kilim rug is thin and flat. (The term “kilim” is Turkish in origin, but this type of textile artistry is practiced all across the Balkans, throughout the Arab world and elsewhere.)
When it comes to eye-catching floor coverings, the distinctive “medallion” pattern of Oushak rugs has two types of rounded shapes alternating against a rich red or blue background created with natural dyes, while the elaborate “star” pattern involves large eight-pointed shapes in diagonal rows alternating with diamonds.
If you’re looking for something unexpected, find a runner rug that pops in your hallway or on your stairs. Dig for dazzling geometric patterns in our inventory of mid-century modern rugs and carpets, which includes works designed by the likes of Swedish textile masters Märta Måås-Fjetterström, Marianne Richter and other artisans.
Carpets and rugs have been around for thousands of years. Prehistoric humans turned to animal skin, wool and fur to craft simple fabrics to soften hard terrain. A 2016 study suggests that "cave lions" were hunted for exactly this purpose, and that decorating your cave with their pelts may have conferred strength and prestige. Although many of these early textiles are still in existence, tracing their precise origins is difficult. Carpets quickly became such a valuable trade commodity that the weavings could easily travel far from their places of origin.
The oldest known carpet was found in southern Siberia. (It may have traveled there from Persepolis in Iran.) For the flat-weave floor rugs crafted by Native Americans, cotton was the primary material before sheep’s wool was introduced in the 16th century. In Europe, carpet-making was fundamental to folk art, and Asian carpets imported to European countries were at one time considered a precious luxury and not intended to remain permanently on the floor.
With the variety of area rugs and carpets rolled out for you on 1stDibs — a collection that includes traditional, modern, minimalist rugs and other coverings of all kinds — things will be looking up whenever you’re looking down.
Embroidered with snakes, turtles, birds and vines, it celebrates a dazzling natural world before the arrival of Adam and Eve.
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Persian garden carpets, with their timeless beauty and unmatched craftsmanship, have an enduring appeal.
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