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Palace size Tabriz Emad rug
Palace size Tabriz Emad rug

Palace size Tabriz Emad rug

Located in Houston, TX

This rug is more than a floor covering-it is a work of art, a family heirloom, And an example of the finest craftsmanship. It was custom commissioned In the 1940’s for a mansion. I...

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Mid-20th Century Persian Persian Rugs

Materials

Wool, Silk

Ararat Rugs Six Avatars Rug - 19th C. Senna Persian Revival Carpet, Natural Dyed
Ararat Rugs Six Avatars Rug - 19th C. Senna Persian Revival Carpet, Natural Dyed

Ararat Rugs Six Avatars Rug - 19th C. Senna Persian Revival Carpet, Natural Dyed

By Ararat Rugs

Located in Tokyo, JP

The source of the rug comes from the book Antique Rugs of Kurdistan A Historical Legacy of Woven Art, James D. Burns, 2002 nr.9. This rug is presumably made by Kurds of the Ahl-i-Haq...

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21st Century and Contemporary Turkish Oushak Persian Rugs

Materials

Wool, Natural Fiber, Organic Material

Antique Karadja Rug 1.93m x 1.41m
Antique Karadja Rug 1.93m x 1.41m

Antique Karadja Rug 1.93m x 1.41m

Located in St. Albans, GB

A beautiful antique Karadja rug, handwoven circa 1920 with a geometrical 3 medallion design on a terracotta field and deep indigo border. Fabulous secondary colours, especially the g...

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1920s Vintage Persian Rugs

Materials

Wool

Fine Persian Naien
Fine Persian Naien

Fine Persian Naien

Located in WEST HOLLYWOOD, CA

Rug Number 32830 Size 11' 2" x 16' 7" Design Naien Collection Fine Persian Material Wool & Silk Texture Pile Weave Origin Iran

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1990s Persian Persian Rugs

Materials

Wool, Silk

Vintage Mohtasham Rug Fine Quality Handmade Rug 10x13 298cm x 397cm
Vintage Mohtasham Rug Fine Quality Handmade Rug 10x13 298cm x 397cm

Vintage Mohtasham Rug Fine Quality Handmade Rug 10x13 298cm x 397cm

Located in New York, NY

A rare and magnificent vintage Mohtasham rug featuring an intricate geometric design and exceptionally fine craftsmanship, dating to circa 1960. This handmade piece showcases superb ...

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1960s West Asian Vintage Persian Rugs

Materials

Silk

6x8 Vintage Versace-Style Baroque Wool Silk Rug 173x239cm Handmade Rug c.1980
6x8 Vintage Versace-Style Baroque Wool Silk Rug 173x239cm Handmade Rug c.1980

6x8 Vintage Versace-Style Baroque Wool Silk Rug 173x239cm Handmade Rug c.1980

Located in New York, NY

This vintage European rug, crafted circa 1980, features an elaborate Baroque Revival composition with ornate scrollwork and classical motifs. Woven in wool and silk, the design refle...

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Late 20th Century Persian Tribal Persian Rugs

Materials

Wool, Silk

Antique Large 100% Wool Tabriz Persian Rug Carpet 390x310cm 13ftx10ft
Antique Large 100% Wool Tabriz Persian Rug Carpet 390x310cm 13ftx10ft

Antique Large 100% Wool Tabriz Persian Rug Carpet 390x310cm 13ftx10ft

Located in London, GB

This very elegant large antique fine quality Tabriz Persian rug dates from the mid 19th century. This beautiful carpet was hand woven in Iran and has a 100% wool pile based on a cot...

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Mid-19th Century Antique Persian Rugs

Materials

Wool

Vintage Persian Sarouk Hand Knotted Red Floral Wool Area Rug Carpet 9' x 12'
Vintage Persian Sarouk Hand Knotted Red Floral Wool Area Rug Carpet 9' x 12'

Vintage Persian Sarouk Hand Knotted Red Floral Wool Area Rug Carpet 9' x 12'

Located in Dayton, OH

Large vintage Persian Sarouk area rug / carpet featuring a floral motif with red field accented with blues and tans. Dimensions: 106" x 144"

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Mid-20th Century Persian Rugs

Materials

Wool

Zabihi Collection Antique Persian Sultanabad Mahal Large Pillow
Zabihi Collection Antique Persian Sultanabad Mahal Large Pillow

Zabihi Collection Antique Persian Sultanabad Mahal Large Pillow

Located in New York, NY

Pillow made from antique Persian Sultanabad Mahal rug with cotton back. Measures: 16'' x 23''.

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Early 20th Century Sultanabad Persian Rugs

Materials

Wool, Cotton, Foam

Vintage Heriz 100% Wool Persian Rug Carpet 131x90inches 333x229cm 20th C
Vintage Heriz 100% Wool Persian Rug Carpet 131x90inches 333x229cm 20th C

Vintage Heriz 100% Wool Persian Rug Carpet 131x90inches 333x229cm 20th C

Located in London, GB

This very elegant fine quality vintage Heriz Persian rug dates from the early 20th century. This beautiful carpet was hand woven in Iran and has a 100% wool pile based on a cotton f...

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Early 20th Century Persian Rugs

Materials

Wool

Zabihi Collection Pair of Mid-Century Lion Wool Pillows
Zabihi Collection Pair of Mid-Century Lion Wool Pillows

Zabihi Collection Pair of Mid-Century 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 and a 2 bright symbolic suns. Each cushion features a richly detailed hand-stitched...

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Mid-20th Century Futurist Persian Rugs

Materials

Wool, Cotton, Foam

1920s Antique Purple Open Field Chinese Handknotted Art Deco Wool Room Size Rug
1920s Antique Purple Open Field Chinese Handknotted Art Deco Wool Room Size Rug

1920s Antique Purple Open Field Chinese Handknotted Art Deco Wool Room Size Rug

Located in New York, NY

"This circa 1920 Chinese Art Deco carpet represents a fascinating historical period when American-owned firms in China produced thick, plush wool rugs specifically tailored for Weste...

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1920s Chinese Art Deco Vintage Persian Rugs

Materials

Wool

Mid 20th Century Persian Kashan Rug
Mid 20th Century Persian Kashan Rug

Mid 20th Century Persian Kashan Rug

Located in Chicago, IL

A wonderful mid 20th century Persian Kashan rug with a cream field featuring an intricate arabesque pattern. The design consists of scrolling vines, large Shah Abbasi palmettes, and ...

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Mid-20th Century Tajikistani Kashan Persian Rugs

Materials

Wool

9'2"x12'1" Maya Blue Painted Vintage Zoroastrian Tebraz Hand Knotted Wool Rug
9'2"x12'1" Maya Blue Painted Vintage Zoroastrian Tebraz Hand Knotted Wool Rug

9'2"x12'1" Maya Blue Painted Vintage Zoroastrian Tebraz Hand Knotted Wool Rug

Located in Carlstadt, NJ

Maya Blue, Painted Vintage Zoroastrian Tebraz, Colorfest, Evenly Worn, Cropped Thin, Zero Pile, Sides and Ends Professionally Secured, Hand Knotted, 100% Wool, Oriental Rug Primary m...

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1960s Pakistani Bohemian Vintage Persian Rugs

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Wool

Ararat Rugs Gerous Arabesque Rug, Antique Persian Revival Carpet, Natural Dyed
Ararat Rugs Gerous Arabesque Rug, Antique Persian Revival Carpet, Natural Dyed

Ararat Rugs Gerous Arabesque Rug, Antique Persian Revival Carpet, Natural Dyed

By Ararat Rugs

Located in Tokyo, JP

The source of the rug comes from the book Islamic Carpets, Joseph V. McMullan, Near Eastern Art Research Center Inc., New York 1965 nr.22. This is a system of arabesque-designed 19th...

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21st Century and Contemporary Turkish Revival Persian Rugs

Materials

Wool, Natural Fiber, Organic Material

Film Set Piece: Monumental 25x22 ft Rug from "Spencer" Movie w/ Kristen Stewart
Film Set Piece: Monumental 25x22 ft Rug from "Spencer" Movie w/ Kristen Stewart

Film Set Piece: Monumental 25x22 ft Rug from "Spencer" Movie w/ Kristen Stewart

Located in Lohr, Bavaria, DE

About this Piece This monumental, palatial 25 x 22 ft rug is a true conversation piece and a significant item of Hollywood memorabilia. This specific hand-knotted, oversized contempo...

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2010s Afghan Oushak Persian Rugs

Materials

Wool

Handmade Vintage Persian Sarouk Rug With Silk 8.2' x 11.5' 1980s - 1D172
Handmade Vintage Persian Sarouk Rug With Silk 8.2' x 11.5' 1980s - 1D172

Handmade Vintage Persian Sarouk Rug With Silk 8.2' x 11.5' 1980s - 1D172

Located in Bordeaux, FR

This exquisite Persian Sarough rug from the 1970s showcases traditional craftsmanship, blending luxurious wool with silk highlights for a stunning visual and tactile experience. Prof...

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1980s Vintage Persian Rugs

Materials

Wool, Silk

Handmade Antique Persian Kashan Rug 4.5' x 6.4' 1920s - 1D186
Handmade Antique Persian Kashan Rug 4.5' x 6.4' 1920s - 1D186

Handmade Antique Persian Kashan Rug 4.5' x 6.4' 1920s - 1D186

Located in Bordeaux, FR

This exquisite antique Persian Kashan (Keschan) rug, hand-knotted in the 1920s, is a timeless piece of Persian artistry. Its intricate floral design and high-quality craftsmanship ma...

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1920s Vintage Persian Rugs

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Wool

1900s Fine Traditional Antique Red Rust Floral Medallion Dabir Kashan Rug
1900s Fine Traditional Antique Red Rust Floral Medallion Dabir Kashan Rug

1900s Fine Traditional Antique Red Rust Floral Medallion Dabir Kashan Rug

Located in New York, NY

This magnificent late nineteenth-century Dabir Kashan rug is a premier example of “City Workshop” excellence, specifically originating from the esteemed Dabir looms. Historically, “D...

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Early 1900s Unknown Kashan Antique Persian Rugs

Materials

Wool

Zabihi Collection Tribal Shiraz Geometric Rug
Zabihi Collection Tribal Shiraz Geometric Rug

Zabihi Collection Tribal Shiraz Geometric Rug

Located in New York, NY

an early 20th Century Tribal Shiraz Rug Details rug no. j4336 size 5'4" x 7'7"

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Early 20th Century Tabriz Persian Rugs

Materials

Wool

Antique Persian Lilian Rug in Blush Pink with Allover Floral Design, circa 1920
Antique Persian Lilian Rug in Blush Pink with Allover Floral Design, circa 1920

Antique Persian Lilian Rug in Blush Pink with Allover Floral Design, circa 1920

Located in New York, NY

An antique Persian Lilian rug handwoven circa 1920, distinguished by a soft blush-pink field covered in an allover design of flowering vines and blossoms rendered in slate blue, ivor...

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Early 20th Century Persian Persian Rugs

Materials

Wool

1940s Classic Beige Geometric Antique Knotted Wool Mahal Sarouk Farahan Rug
1940s Classic Beige Geometric Antique Knotted Wool Mahal Sarouk Farahan Rug

1940s Classic Beige Geometric Antique Knotted Wool Mahal Sarouk Farahan Rug

Located in New York, NY

This elegant Vintage Mahal rug, dating to circa 1940, is a classic representative of the renowned weaving traditions of the Ferahan plain. Measuring approximately 12 by 14 feet, it ...

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1940s Unknown Sarouk Farahan Vintage Persian Rugs

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Wool

Handmade Antique Persian Style Kashan Rug 4.3' x 6.6', 1920s - 1D77
Handmade Antique Persian Style Kashan Rug 4.3' x 6.6', 1920s - 1D77

Handmade Antique Persian Style Kashan Rug 4.3' x 6.6', 1920s - 1D77

Located in Bordeaux, FR

Handmade Antique Persian Style Kashan Rug Transform your home with this handmade antique Persian style Kashan rug, a piece that combines history and artistry. This stunning piece me...

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1920s Vintage Persian Rugs

Materials

Wool

Handmade Vintage Persian Tabriz Rug 1.3' x 1.6', 1970s - 1N63
Handmade Vintage Persian Tabriz Rug 1.3' x 1.6', 1970s - 1N63

Handmade Vintage Persian Tabriz Rug 1.3' x 1.6', 1970s - 1N63

Located in Bordeaux, FR

Celebrate artistry and history with this unique handmade vintage Persian Tabriz rug, featuring a detailed portrait of John F. Kennedy. Crafted in the 1970s, this wool rug measures 1....

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1970s Vintage Persian Rugs

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Wool

Grey Oushak vintage style rug 6 x 4 ft hand-knotted wool and viscose
Grey Oushak vintage style rug 6 x 4 ft hand-knotted wool and viscose

Grey Oushak vintage style rug 6 x 4 ft hand-knotted wool and viscose

Located in Lohr, Bavaria, DE

Grey Oushak vintage style rug 6 x 4 ft hand-knotted wool and viscose for living room, dining room, bedroom, office, entry. A Qushak rug hand knotted wool.  Design: Transitional Ousha...

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2010s Indian Oushak Persian Rugs

Materials

Wool, Silk

Khotan Samarkand Superior Luxury Rug Hand-Knotted Silk Wool by Djoharian Design
Khotan Samarkand Superior Luxury Rug Hand-Knotted Silk Wool by Djoharian Design

Khotan Samarkand Superior Luxury Rug Hand-Knotted Silk Wool by Djoharian Design

By djoharian-design

Located in Lohr, Bavaria, DE

The Khotan Samarkand Superior Luxury Rug is a masterpiece of design and craftsmanship, hand-knotted from pure silk and premium wool. Designed in Lohr, Bavaria by the Djoharian Design...

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2010s Nepalese Khotan Persian Rugs

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Wool, Silk

Apadana's Modern Sultanabad Square Wool Rug Handmade In Blue With Floral Design
Apadana's Modern Sultanabad Square Wool Rug Handmade In Blue With Floral Design

Apadana's Modern Sultanabad Square Wool Rug Handmade In Blue With Floral Design

By Apadana Fine Rugs

Located in Norwalk, CT

This beautifully hand-knotted Sultanabad square wool rug features a serene light blue background adorned with multicolored designs. Enhance your space with a touch of artistry and el...

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21st Century and Contemporary Pakistani Sultanabad Persian Rugs

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Wool

Antique Heriz Wool Rug, Hand-Knotted, Red Field, Blue Accents, 1920
Antique Heriz Wool Rug, Hand-Knotted, Red Field, Blue Accents, 1920

Antique Heriz Wool Rug, Hand-Knotted, Red Field, Blue Accents, 1920

Located in Norwalk, CT

Beautiful vintage Heriz wool rug with a red field and blue accents with an all-over medallion design. Measures: 9'2" x 11'6".

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Early 20th Century Persian Rugs

Materials

Wool

18 x 13 ft Palatial Rug in Style of Farahan Ziegler Hand-Knotted 550 x 400 cm
18 x 13 ft Palatial Rug in Style of Farahan Ziegler Hand-Knotted 550 x 400 cm

18 x 13 ft Palatial Rug in Style of Farahan Ziegler Hand-Knotted 550 x 400 cm

Located in Lohr, Bavaria, DE

Palatial Elegance – Oversized Ziegler Mahal Rug (545 x 396 cm / 17.9 x 13 ft) A Grand Statement in Palatial Design Redefine your interior with this exceptional palatial rug, a mast...

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Late 20th Century Afghan Oushak Persian Rugs

Materials

Wool

Wonderful Very Fine Luxurious New Indian Rug
Wonderful Very Fine Luxurious New Indian Rug

Wonderful Very Fine Luxurious New Indian Rug

Located in Saint Ouen, FR

Nice new rug with beautiful decorative indo Persian design and nice colors, entirely and finely hand knotted with wool and silk velvet on cotton foundation.

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2010s Indian Agra Persian Rugs

Materials

Wool

1890 Antique English Needlepoint Overall Geometric Rug Tapestry
1890 Antique English Needlepoint Overall Geometric Rug Tapestry

1890 Antique English Needlepoint Overall Geometric Rug Tapestry

Located in New York, NY

Beautiful antique English needlepoint featuring a bold colorway and an easy allover geometric design that creates strong visual depth and dimension, dating to circa 1890. Beautiful a...

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1890s English Antique Persian Rugs

Materials

Wool

Wonderful very fine New Indian Rug
Wonderful very fine New Indian Rug

Wonderful very fine New Indian Rug

Located in Saint Ouen, FR

Nice new rug with beautiful decorative Indo Persian design and nice colors, entirely and finely hand knotted with wool and silk velvet on cotton foundation.

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2010s Indian Agra Persian Rugs

Materials

Wool

Late 19th Century Persian Lavar Kirman Rug
Late 19th Century Persian Lavar Kirman Rug

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...

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Late 19th Century Afghan Antique Persian Rugs

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Wool

12'2"x14'7" Brown Antique Zoroastrian Bidjar Wool on Wool Hand Knotted 1880s Rug
12'2"x14'7" Brown Antique Zoroastrian Bidjar Wool on Wool Hand Knotted 1880s Rug

12'2"x14'7" Brown Antique Zoroastrian Bidjar Wool on Wool Hand Knotted 1880s Rug

Located in Carlstadt, NJ

This fabulous Hand-Knotted carpet has been created and designed for extra strength and durability. This rug has been handcrafted for weeks in the traditional method that is used to m...

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1880s Pakistani Antique Persian Rugs

Materials

Wool

Djoharian Collection Antique Rug in Brown and Blue very good condition
Djoharian Collection Antique Rug in Brown and Blue very good condition

Djoharian Collection Antique Rug in Brown and Blue very good condition

Located in Lohr, Bavaria, DE

Djoharian Collection Antique Rug in Brown and Blue very good condition This traditional Oriental Azeri rug has a beautiful design inspired by Heriz and Karaja Rugs of the Azerbaijan...

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Early 20th Century Azerbaijani Persian Rugs

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Wool

Handmade Vintage Persian Style Afshar Saddle Bag 1.3' x 4.1', 1940s - 1C1129
Handmade Vintage Persian Style Afshar Saddle Bag 1.3' x 4.1', 1940s - 1C1129

Handmade Vintage Persian Style Afshar Saddle Bag 1.3' x 4.1', 1940s - 1C1129

Located in Bordeaux, FR

This Handmade Vintage Persian Style Afshar Saddle Bag is a captivating piece from the 1940s. Measuring 1.3’ x 4.1’ (42cm x 127cm), it exhibits intricate craftsmanship and unique char...

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1940s Vintage Persian Rugs

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Wool

1850s Antique Beige Floral Medallion French Neoclassical European Aubusson rug
1850s Antique Beige Floral Medallion French Neoclassical European Aubusson rug

1850s Antique Beige Floral Medallion French Neoclassical European Aubusson rug

Located in New York, NY

This antique rug is a majestic Aubusson from circa 1850, originating from Europe. Unlike the Chinese rugs you’ve explored, this piece represents the pinnacle of 19th-century European...

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1850s French Aubusson Antique Persian Rugs

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Wool

Handmade Antique Persian Style Isfahan Prayer Rug 4.6' x 6.8', 1900s - 1D85
Handmade Antique Persian Style Isfahan Prayer Rug 4.6' x 6.8', 1900s - 1D85

Handmade Antique Persian Style Isfahan Prayer Rug 4.6' x 6.8', 1900s - 1D85

Located in Bordeaux, FR

Handmade Antique Persian Style Isfahan Prayer Rug 4.6’ x 6.8’, 1900s, Good Condition, Wool Bring home a piece of history and elegance with this handmade antique Persian style Isfaha...

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1880s Antique Persian Rugs

Materials

Silk

Beautiful Vintage Large Heriz Style European Rug
Beautiful Vintage Large Heriz Style European Rug

Beautiful Vintage Large Heriz Style European Rug

Located in Saint Ouen, FR

Nice European rug with a Heriz design and orange field, purple, pink, green and yellow, entirely hand knotted with wool velvet on cotton foundation.

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Early 20th Century Belgian Heriz Serapi Persian Rugs

Materials

Wool, Cotton

The Botanical Reverie: Vintage Turkish Oushak Masterpiece of Anatolian Elegance
The Botanical Reverie: Vintage Turkish Oushak Masterpiece of Anatolian Elegance

The Botanical Reverie: Vintage Turkish Oushak Masterpiece of Anatolian Elegance

Located in Dallas, TX

72024 Vintage Turkish Oushak Rug, 10'02 x 12'05. This exquisite hand-knotted wool vintage Turkish Oushak rug is a testament to the enduring artistry and heritage of Anatolian weaving...

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Late 20th Century Turkish Oushak Persian Rugs

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Wool

Ararat Rugs Mina Khani Rug with Bidjar Border Persian Revival Carpet Natural Dye
Ararat Rugs Mina Khani Rug with Bidjar Border Persian Revival Carpet Natural Dye

Ararat Rugs Mina Khani Rug with Bidjar Border Persian Revival Carpet Natural Dye

By Ararat Rugs

Located in Tokyo, JP

The design source of the rug comes from the book Antique Rugs of Kurdistan A Historical Legacy of Woven Art, James D. Burns, 2002 nr.4. This was an exclusive example of a Mina Khani ...

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21st Century and Contemporary Turkish Revival Persian Rugs

Materials

Wool, Natural Fiber, Organic Material

Wonderful large antique Heriz rug
Wonderful large antique Heriz rug

Wonderful large antique Heriz rug

Located in Saint Ouen, FR

Discover a magnificent antique Heriz rug, boasting exquisite geometric and decorative patterns in rich, natural hues. This masterpiece is meticulously hand-knotted with sumptuous woo...

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Late 19th Century Turkish Heriz Serapi Antique Persian Rugs

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Wool, Cotton

Antique Turkish Oushak Rug - Large Hand-Knotted with Muted Teal & Earth Tones
Antique Turkish Oushak Rug - Large Hand-Knotted with Muted Teal & Earth Tones

Antique Turkish Oushak Rug - Large Hand-Knotted with Muted Teal & Earth Tones

Located in Norwalk, CT

This exceptional Antique Oushak rug is a masterpiece of late 19th Turkish craftsmanship. Featuring a sophisticated and rare muted teal field, the rug is adorned with an intricate, al...

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19th Century Turkish Islamic Antique Persian Rugs

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Wool

1920s Green Open Field Roses Border Antique Donegal Arts Crafts Woven Carpet Rug
1920s Green Open Field Roses Border Antique Donegal Arts Crafts Woven Carpet Rug

1920s Green Open Field Roses Border Antique Donegal Arts Crafts Woven Carpet Rug

Located in New York, NY

This early 20th-century Irish Donegal Arts & Crafts rug,, characterized by its hand-knotted construction, showcases a painterly, stylized botanical aesthetic, often featuring vin...

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1920s Irish Arts and Crafts Vintage Persian Rugs

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Wool

Early 20th Century Persian Afshar Rug
Early 20th Century Persian Afshar Rug

Early 20th Century Persian Afshar Rug

Located in Chicago, IL

An exquisite early 20th century Persian Afshar rug with a remarkably detailed all-over repeating geometric pattern across a deep indigo blue field. The dense, intricate field pattern...

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Early 20th Century Tajikistani Persian Rugs

Materials

Wool

Early 20th Century Persian Baluch Rug
Early 20th Century Persian Baluch Rug

Early 20th Century Persian Baluch Rug

Located in Chicago, IL

This petite early 20th-century Persian Baluch rug is a striking example of tribal craftsmanship, woven by the Baluch people, a semi-nomadic group native to the border regions of east...

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1920s Afghan Tribal Vintage Persian Rugs

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Wool

Vintage Persian Sultanabad Style Hand-Knotted Wool Area Rug – Navy & Terracotta
Vintage Persian Sultanabad Style Hand-Knotted Wool Area Rug – Navy & Terracotta

Vintage Persian Sultanabad Style Hand-Knotted Wool Area Rug – Navy & Terracotta

Located in Norwalk, CT

Enhance your space with this vintage Sultanabad style rug. Hand-knotted from high-quality wool, it features a navy blue field with oversized palmettes and floral vines in earthy terr...

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Mid-20th Century Indian Islamic Persian Rugs

Materials

Wool

Early 20th Century Persian Sarouk Rug
Early 20th Century Persian Sarouk Rug

Early 20th Century Persian Sarouk Rug

Located in Chicago, IL

An outstanding 1930s Persian Sarouk rug with a crimson field. The central medallion is a floral cluster with a cream core, surrounded by an all-over pattern of flowering sprays, bota...

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1930s Afghan Sarouk Farahan Vintage Persian Rugs

Materials

Wool

Wonderful very fine New Indian Rug
Wonderful very fine New Indian Rug

Wonderful very fine New Indian Rug

Located in Saint Ouen, FR

Nice new rug with beautiful decorative indo Persian design and nice colors, entirely and finely hand knotted with wool and silk velvet on cotton foundation.

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2010s Indian Agra Persian Rugs

Materials

Wool

Zabihi Collection Bolster size Persian Kerman Rug Pillow
Zabihi Collection Bolster size Persian Kerman Rug Pillow

Zabihi Collection Bolster size Persian Kerman Rug Pillow

Located in New York, NY

Bolster size Pillow made from a 19th-century Persian Kerman rug. Fill insert and zipper closure provided Measures: 12" x 20".

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19th Century Turkish Tabriz Antique Persian Rugs

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Wool, Cotton, Foam

1880s Traditional Small Antique Beige Geometric Knotted Chinese Ningxia Rug
1880s Traditional Small Antique Beige Geometric Knotted Chinese Ningxia Rug

1880s Traditional Small Antique Beige Geometric Knotted Chinese Ningxia Rug

Located in New York, NY

This late 19th-century (circa 1880) Chinese-Ningxia rug, features a soft, hand-spun wool pile with a distinctive ivory-based field and restrained, symbolic motifs. Measuring approxim...

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1880s Chinese Other Antique Persian Rugs

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Wool

Handmade Vintage Persian Isfahan Rug With Silk 3.6' x 5.2' 1950s - 1D142
Handmade Vintage Persian Isfahan Rug With Silk 3.6' x 5.2' 1950s - 1D142

Handmade Vintage Persian Isfahan Rug With Silk 3.6' x 5.2' 1950s - 1D142

Located in Bordeaux, FR

Elevate your interior with this exquisite Persian Isfahan rug, crafted with unparalleled finesse. Hand-knotted in the 1950s, this luxurious piece boasts intricate floral designs wove...

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1950s Vintage Persian Rugs

Materials

Wool, Silk

Zabihi Collection Rare Square Size Silk Persian Qum Rug
Zabihi Collection Rare Square Size Silk Persian Qum Rug

Zabihi Collection Rare Square Size Silk Persian Qum Rug

Located in New York, NY

One of a kind Silk Persian Qum Rug from the middle of the 20th Century Measures: 6'4'' x 6'6''.

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Late 20th Century Turkish Agra Persian Rugs

Materials

Silk

Doris Leslie Blau Antique Sultanabad Allover Floral Cream Rug - c. 1900
Doris Leslie Blau Antique Sultanabad Allover Floral Cream Rug - c. 1900

Doris Leslie Blau Antique Sultanabad Allover Floral Cream Rug - c. 1900

Located in New York, NY

This striking early 20th-century Sultanabad piece presents an all-over botanical pattern, forming a grid of palmettes, flowering vines, and stylized Herati motifs that project both r...

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Early 1900s Sultanabad Antique Persian Rugs

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Wool

Earth-Tone Vintage Turkish Overdyed Rug, Belgian Chic Meets French Industrial
Earth-Tone Vintage Turkish Overdyed Rug, Belgian Chic Meets French Industrial

Earth-Tone Vintage Turkish Overdyed Rug, Belgian Chic Meets French Industrial

Located in Dallas, TX

60729 Vintage Turkish Overdyed Rug, 09'03 x 12'08. Belgian Chic meets French Industrial in this hand knotted wool vintage Turkish overdyed rug. The faded botanical design and neutral...

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Mid-20th Century Turkish Rustic Persian Rugs

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Wool

1920s Pink Floral Open Field Modernist Knotted Wool Antique Chinese Art Deco Rug
1920s Pink Floral Open Field Modernist Knotted Wool Antique Chinese Art Deco Rug

1920s Pink Floral Open Field Modernist Knotted Wool Antique Chinese Art Deco Rug

Located in New York, NY

A stunning room-sized Antique Chinese Art Deco carpet, circa 1920. Measuring 8' 10" x 11' 5", this piece features a saturated pink ground that serves as a vibrant canvas for the era'...

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1920s Chinese Art Deco Vintage Persian Rugs

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Wool

1920s Antique Purple Oriental Floral Chinese Handknotted Art Deco Wool Rug
1920s Antique Purple Oriental Floral Chinese Handknotted Art Deco Wool Rug

1920s Antique Purple Oriental Floral Chinese Handknotted Art Deco Wool Rug

Located in New York, NY

Chinese Rectangle Knotted Room Size Antique Purple Wool – Art Deco 1920s Rug, Circa Date: 1920s. This exceptional Chinese Art Deco piece exemplifies the bold aesthetic shift of the p...

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1920s Chinese Art Deco Vintage Persian Rugs

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Wool

Antique Malayer Runner 4.25m x 0.96m
Antique Malayer Runner 4.25m x 0.96m

Antique Malayer Runner 4.25m x 0.96m

Located in St. Albans, GB

An outstanding antique Malayer runner, handwoven circa 1900. The design features three large pistachio green Herati medallions on a deep indigo field of linked Botehs. Lovely wool qu...

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Early 1900s Antique Persian Rugs

Materials

Wool

Early 20th Century Turkish Oushak Rug
Early 20th Century Turkish Oushak Rug

Early 20th Century Turkish Oushak Rug

Located in Chicago, IL

An exciting and bold early 20th century Turkish Oushak rug with a wonderful large-scale stylized floral patterned field woven in gold, crimson, and salmon, and set against a light tu...

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1930s Turkish Oushak Vintage Persian Rugs

Materials

Wool

Sumptuous Large Hand Knotted Antique Persian Heriz Rug
Sumptuous Large Hand Knotted Antique Persian Heriz Rug

Sumptuous Large Hand Knotted Antique Persian Heriz Rug

Located in Hopewell, NJ

A gorgeous Persian hand knotted antique Heriz rug having central lotus medallion, gorgeous botanical pattern against rich red field. Jewel colors including emerald green yellow ochr...

Category

Early 1900s Persian Antique Persian Rugs

Materials

Wool

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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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