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Ararat Rugs Garden Rug, 18th Century Persian Revival Carpet, Natural Dyed
By Ararat Rugs
Located in Tokyo, JP
Research Center Inc., New York 1965 nr.28. This Persian Garden design rug belongs to the second half of the
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21st Century and Contemporary Turkish Revival Persian Rugs
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Wool, Natural Fiber, Organic Material
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W 73.63 in L 116.93 in
Ararat Rugs Arabesque Rug 19th Century Style Persian Kurdish Revival Carpet
By Ararat Rugs
Located in Tokyo, JP
The source of rug comes from the book Antique rugs of Kurdistan A Historical Legacy of Woven Art
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21st Century and Contemporary Turkish Revival Persian Rugs
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Wool, Natural Fiber, Organic Material
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W 58.67 in L 77.56 in
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
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21st Century and Contemporary Turkish Revival Persian Rugs
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Wool, Organic Material, Natural Fiber
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W 39.38 in L 72.05 in
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
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21st Century and Contemporary Turkish Revival Persian Rugs
Materials
Wool, Organic Material, Natural Fiber
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W 73.23 in L 98.43 in
Ararat Rugs Palmettes and Flowers Lattice Rug Antique Persian Revival Carpet
By Ararat Rugs
Located in Tokyo, JP
– Indigo)
Natural Wool Color 320 (Specially Washed)
Group: Northwest Persia rugs Family
Area: Bidjar
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21st Century and Contemporary Turkish Revival Persian Rugs
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Wool, Natural Fiber, Organic Material
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W 34.26 in L 59.45 in
Ararat Rugs Bidjar Sweeping Arabesques Rug Persian Revival Carpet Natural Dyed
By Ararat Rugs
Located in Tokyo, JP
This is a repeat of large sweeping arabesques in muted colors adorning the red field rug designed
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21st Century and Contemporary Turkish Revival Persian Rugs
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Wool, Natural Fiber, Organic Material
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W 60.63 in L 87.41 in
Ararat Rugs Gerous Arabesque Rug, Antique Persian Revival Carpet, Natural Dyed
By Ararat Rugs
Located in Tokyo, JP
(Specially Washed)
Cadet Blue 26 (Spurge – Indigo)
Group: Northwest Persia Rugs Family
Area: Gerous
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21st Century and Contemporary Turkish Revival Persian Rugs
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Wool, Natural Fiber, Organic Material
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W 79.53 in L 114.57 in
Ararat Rugs Gerous Arabesque Rug, Antique Persian Revival Carpet, Natural Dyed
By Ararat Rugs
Located in Tokyo, JP
320 (Specially Washed)
Yellow green 419 (Henna – Indigo)
Group: Northwest Persia Rugs Family
Area
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21st Century and Contemporary Turkish Revival Persian Rugs
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Wool, Natural Fiber, Organic Material
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W 118.12 in L 78.75 in
Ararat Rugs Gerous Arabesque Rug, Antique Persian Revival Carpet, Natural Dyed
By Ararat Rugs
Located in Tokyo, JP
The design source of the rug comes from the book Islamic Carpets, Joseph V. McMullan, Near Eastern
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21st Century and Contemporary Turkish Revival Persian Rugs
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Wool, Natural Fiber, Organic Material
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W 33.86 in L 75.2 in
Ararat Rugs Modern Design Gabbeh Rug, Persian Mid-Century Design Natural Dyed
By Ararat Rugs
Located in Tokyo, JP
Persian, reflecting the simplicity and primitive charm of these rugs. Gabbeh rugs are traditionally made
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21st Century and Contemporary Turkish Oushak Persian Rugs
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Wool, Natural Fiber, Organic Material
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W 55.91 in L 72.84 in
Ararat Rugs Mina Khani Rug, 19th Century 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
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21st Century and Contemporary Turkish Revival Persian Rugs
Materials
Wool, Natural Fiber, Organic Material
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W 33.08 in L 84.26 in
Ararat Rugs the Barbieri Tree Design Carpet, Persian Revival Rug, Natural Dyed
By Ararat Rugs
Located in Tokyo, JP
the 16th-century Northwest Persian rugs from which it was derived. Our designers choose vivid colors
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21st Century and Contemporary Turkish Revival Persian Rugs
Materials
Wool, Natural Fiber, Organic Material
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W 78.75 in L 125.6 in
Ararat Rugs Bidjar Rug - 19th Century Design Persian Revival Carpet Natural Dyed
By Ararat Rugs
Located in Tokyo, JP
This is a Bidjar rug designed in the 19th century from the Bidjar region, also known as Bijar
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21st Century and Contemporary Turkish Revival Persian Rugs
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Wool, Natural Fiber, Organic Material
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W 69.69 in L 94.49 in
Ararat Rugs Senna Wedding Rug Persian 19th Century 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
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21st Century and Contemporary Turkish Revival Persian Rugs
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Wool, Natural Fiber, Organic Material
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W 45.28 in L 48.43 in
Ararat Rugs the Barbieri Tree Design Carpet, Persian Revival Rug, Natural Dyed
By Ararat Rugs
Located in Tokyo, JP
those of the 16th-century Northwest Persian rugs from which it was derived. The most appropriate colors
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21st Century and Contemporary Turkish Revival Persian Rugs
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Wool, Natural Fiber, Organic Material
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W 78.35 in L 153.15 in
Ararat Rugs Gerous Bidjar Wagireh Rug Antique Persian Design Carpet Natural Dyed
By Ararat Rugs
Located in Tokyo, JP
production of larger rugs, they are generally small pieces the size of a scatter rug or mat. This seems
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21st Century and Contemporary Turkish Revival Persian Rugs
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Wool, Natural Fiber, Organic Material
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W 35.04 in L 62.6 in
Ararat Rugs the Kevorkoff Carpet 18th Century Persian Revival Rug, Natural Dyed
By Ararat Rugs
Located in Tokyo, JP
specially washed).
Blue 409 (indigo).
Group: Northwest Persia Rugs Family
Area: Bidjar
Material of
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21st Century and Contemporary Turkish Revival Persian Rugs
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Wool, Natural Fiber, Organic Material
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W 83.86 in L 140.95 in
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
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21st Century and Contemporary Turkish Revival Persian Rugs
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Wool, Natural Fiber, Organic Material
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W 33.08 in L 80.71 in
Ararat Rugs Mina Khani Rug with Bidjar Border Persian Revival Carpet Natural Dye
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
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21st Century and Contemporary Turkish Revival Persian Rugs
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Wool, Organic Material, Natural Fiber
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W 40.95 in L 63 in
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
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21st Century and Contemporary Turkish Revival Persian Rugs
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Wool, Natural Fiber, Organic Material
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W 40.95 in L 59.85 in
Ararat Rugs Animal Carpet in a Safavid Design Rug Persian Revival, Natural Dyed
By Ararat Rugs
Located in Tokyo, JP
Color 320 (Specially Washed - Sheep’s own Color)
Group: Northwest Persia Rugs Family
Area: Senna
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21st Century and Contemporary Turkish Revival Persian Rugs
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Wool, Natural Fiber, Organic Material
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W 59.06 in L 80.32 in
Ararat Rugs Heriz White Ground Rug - 19th C. Persian Revival Carpet Natural Dyed
By Ararat Rugs
Located in Tokyo, JP
This is a white ground rug designed in the 19th century, from the Heriz region, Northwest Persia
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21st Century and Contemporary Turkish Revival Persian Rugs
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Wool, Natural Fiber, Organic Material
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W 57.88 in L 72.45 in
Ivory Vintage Persian Kerman Washed Out Hand Knotted Soft Wool Evenly Worn Rug
Located in Carlstadt, NJ
. This rug has been handcrafted for weeks in the traditional method that is used to make
Exact Rug Size
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Vintage 1940s Persian Medieval Persian Rugs
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Wool
Antique Persian Shiraz
By Mehraban Rugs
Located in WEST HOLLYWOOD, CA
, and refinement. It features a dazzling details washed tone. Definitely a breath-taking six center
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Early 20th Century Persian Persian Rugs
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Wool
1950s Vintage Persian Mahal Modern Overdye 7x10 Purple Handmade Area Rug
By Ashly Fine Rugs 1
Located in Houston, TX
Ashly Fine Rugs presents a Vintage Persian Mahal Modern Overdye 7x10 Purple Handmade Area Rug
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Vintage 1950s Persian Sultanabad Persian Rugs
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Wool
Antique Shabby Chic Distressed Persian Tabriz 13x18 Ivory & Tan Handmade Rug
By Ashly Fine Rugs 1
Located in Houston, TX
Ashly Fine Rugs presents a 1910 Antique Shabby Chic Distressed Persian Tabriz 13x18 Large handmade
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Vintage 1910s Persian Tabriz Persian Rugs
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Wool
Vintage Fine Tea Washed Malayer Rug
Located in Katonah, NY
come with this hand knotted Persian Malayer rug made in Persia circa 1920's vintage. Size measures 4'5
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Vintage 1920s Persian Malayer Persian Rugs
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Wool, Cotton
Washed Oushak Rug from Turkey - 1930
Located in New York, NY
ref B5073
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Early 20th Century Persian Rugs
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Wool
Vintage Persian Rug
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
provide. Rugs are washed prior to being photographed.
Wear Guide:
Vintage and antique rugs are by
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Vintage 1940s Persian Other Persian Rugs
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Wool, Cotton
Vintage Persian Rug
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
are washed prior to being photographed.
Wear Guide:
Vintage and antique rugs are by nature, pre
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Vintage 1930s Persian Other Persian Rugs
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Wool, Cotton
Vintage Persian Tabriz Rug with Traditional Style, Persian Gallery Rug
Located in Dallas, TX
76335, vintage Persian Tabriz rug with traditional style. This hand-knotted wool vintage Persian
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Mid-20th Century Persian Tabriz Persian Rugs
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Wool
Vintage Persian Heriz Rug
Located in Dallas, TX
75552 Vintage Persian Heriz Rug, 06'06 x 09'04. Antique-washed Persian Heriz rugs are a specialized
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Mid-20th Century Persian Mid-Century Modern Persian Rugs
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Wool
Antique Persian Hamadan Rug
Located in Dallas, TX
61016 Antique-Worn Persian Hamadan Rug, 04'02 x 07'00. Distressed antique-washed Hamadan rugs are
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Early 20th Century Persian Tribal Persian Rugs
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Wool
Antique Persian Malayer Rug
Located in Dallas, TX
61062 Antique Persian Malayer rug, 03'06 x 06'06.
Abrash. Antique Wash. Desirable Age Wear.
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Early 20th Century Persian Malayer Persian Rugs
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Wool
Small Handwoven Persian Rug
Located in Delray Beach, FL
Beautiful handwoven fine wool Persian rug with floor Floral and geometric motifs.
Professionally
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20th Century Persian Persian Rugs
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Wool, Cotton
Distressed Vintage Persian Rug
Located in Dallas, TX
60973 Distressed Vintage Persian Rug, 09'09 x 12'07
Abrash. Distressed. Desirable Age Wear
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Mid-20th Century Persian Modern Persian Rugs
Materials
Wool
Vintage Persian Ardabil Rug
Located in Dallas, TX
?61188 Vintage Persian Ardabil rug, 07'01 x 10'10. With its rustic sensibility, incredible detail
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Mid-20th Century Persian Rustic Persian Rugs
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Wool
Vintage Persian Hamadan Rug
Located in Dallas, TX
61153 Vintage Persian Hamadan Rug, 04'05 x 10'00.
With its effortless beauty and timeless design
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Mid-20th Century Persian Modern Persian Rugs
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Wool
Antique Persian Tabriz Rug
Located in Dallas, TX
, this hand knotted wool antique Persian Tabriz rug is poised to impress. The antique washed field
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Early 20th Century Persian Tabriz Persian Rugs
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Wool
Vintage Persian Tabriz Rug
Located in Dallas, TX
76312 Vintage Persian Tabriz rug, 09'09 x 12'04. Emanating timeless style with incredible detail
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Mid-20th Century Persian Tabriz Persian Rugs
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Wool
Vintage Persian Tabriz Rug
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Discover the subtle elegance of this antique washed vintage Persian Tabriz rug, a timeless
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Vintage 1930s Persian Rugs
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Wool, Cotton
Vintage Persian Hamadan Rug
Located in Dallas, TX
60954 Vintage Persian Hamadan rug, 05'05 x 09'08. With its effortless beauty and timeless design
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Mid-20th Century Persian Modern Persian Rugs
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Wool
Vintage Persian Hamadan Rug
Located in Dallas, TX
61122 Vintage Persian Hamadan Rug, 04'06 x 07'11.
?With its timeless design, incredible detail and
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Mid-20th Century Persian Malayer Persian Rugs
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Wool
Antique Persian Qashqai Rug
Located in Motley, MN
Antique Persian Qashqai gallery size rug, 16 ft 8 in x 7 ft (5.08 m x 2.13 m). Circa 1920's
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Vintage 1920s Persian Rugs
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Wool
Antique Persian Sultanabad Rug
Located in Dallas, TX
73681, antique Persian Sultanabad rug with warm Arts & Crafts style. With its timeless design and
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Mid-20th Century Persian Sultanabad Persian Rugs
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Wool
Antique Persian Malayer Rug
Located in Dallas, TX
61133 Antique Persian Malayer Rug, 03'07 x 05'07. Emanating sophistication and rustic sensibility
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Early 20th Century Persian Malayer Persian Rugs
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Wool
Persian Tafresh Village Rug
Located in Moreton-In-Marsh, GB
A good example of a North West Persian Tafresh village rug from the Greater Hamadan Region.
The
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20th Century Asian Persian Rugs
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Wool
Vintage Persian Mahal Rug
Located in New York, NY
A second quarter, Mid-Century Persian Mahal antique washed carpet. Mahal carpets are found with
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Vintage 1940s Persian Sultanabad Persian Rugs
Materials
Wool
Antique Persian Tabriz Rug
Located in Dallas, TX
Warm and inviting with rustic sensibility, this hand-knotted wool antique Persian Tabriz rug is
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Early 20th Century Persian Tabriz Persian Rugs
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Wool
Vintage Persian Tabriz Rug
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
not hesitate to ask. Video may help as well and we are happy to provide. Rugs are washed prior to
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Vintage 1920s Persian Tabriz Persian Rugs
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Wool, Cotton
Antique Persian Kashan Rug
Located in New York, NY
An antique washed Persian Kashan carpet from the first quarter of the 20th century.
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Vintage 1920s Persian Kashan Persian Rugs
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Wool
Antique Persian Bidjar Rug
Located in New York, NY
An antique washed Persian Bidjar carpet from the first quarter of the 20th century.
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Early 20th Century Persian Persian Rugs
Materials
Wool
Vintage Persian Mahal Rug
Located in Dallas, TX
75823 Vintage Mahal Persian Rug, 13'00 x 18'03. Persian Mahal rugs, hailing from the Mahallat
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Late 20th Century Persian Neoclassical Persian Rugs
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Wool
Vintage Persian Bakhtiari Rug
Located in Dallas, TX
61130 Vintage Persian Bakhtiari Rug, 09'10 x 12'04. Hailing from the rugged Zagros Mountains of
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Mid-20th Century Persian Rustic Persian Rugs
Materials
Wool
Vintage Oriental Persian Rug
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
are washed prior to being photographed.
Wear Guide:
Vintage and antique rugs are by nature, pre-loved
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Mid-20th Century Persian Other Persian Rugs
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Cotton, Wool
Antique Persian Mahal Rug
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
are washed prior to being photographed.
Wear Guide:
Vintage and antique rugs are by nature, pre
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Antique 1870s Persian Other Persian Rugs
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Wool, Cotton
Antique Persian Mahal Rug
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
are washed prior to being photographed.
Wear Guide:
Vintage and antique rugs are by nature, pre
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Early 20th Century Persian Other Persian Rugs
Materials
Wool, Cotton
Vintage Persian Mahal Rug
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
are washed prior to being photographed.
Wear Guide:
Vintage and antique rugs are by nature, pre
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Mid-20th Century Persian Other Persian Rugs
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Wool, Cotton
Vintage Oriental Persian Rug
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
may help as well and we are happy to provide. Rugs are washed prior to being photographed.
Wear
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Vintage 1930s Persian Other Persian Rugs
Materials
Wool
Antique Persian Malayer Rug
Located in Dallas, TX
78102 antique Persian Malayer rug 04'01 x 06'05. Effortless beauty and a timeless design combined
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Early 20th Century Persian Malayer Persian Rugs
Materials
Wool
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Washed Persian Rug For Sale on 1stDibs
At 1stDibs, there are many versions of the ideal washed Persian rug for your home. A washed Persian rug — often made from fabric, wool and abalone — can elevate any home. Find 110 options for an antique or vintage washed Persian rug now, or shop our selection of 2 modern versions for a more contemporary example of this long-cherished piece. Whether you’re looking for an older or newer washed Persian rug, there are earlier versions available from the 20th Century and newer variations made as recently as the 21st Century. A washed Persian rug, designed in the Modern style, is generally a popular piece of furniture.
How Much is a Washed Persian Rug?
Prices for a washed Persian rug can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — at 1stDibs, they begin at $238 and can go as high as $6,125, while the average can fetch as much as $2,181.
Finding the Right Rugs and Carpets for You
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.
Questions About Washed Persian Rug
- Can you wash a wool rug?1 Answer
- What is a Persian Heriz rug?1 Answer
NazmiyalMarch 23, 2021A rug that was woven in the Heriz area in Iran. - What is an Overdyed Persian rug?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertOctober 12, 2021An overdyed Persian rug refers to a rug that has been treated with a specific process and wash — it involves bleaching, color saturation and drying. The washed rug is overdyed, which creates deep and rich color that is uneven compared to that of a new rug. This will give it a vintage appearance and it is guaranteed to stand out in any space. Find a collection of antique and vintage rugs on 1stDibs today.
- 1stDibs ExpertApril 3, 2024Persian rugs can be expensive because they are made with the highest quality materials, the cost of which trickles down to the consumer, and because of the long time that it takes to create these majestic works.
Antique and vintage Persian rugs are handmade from the finest materials, including wool and silk. These fibers are colored using natural dyes derived from insects and plants and woven into bold designs that reflect Iran’s culture and history. Regarded as works of art, carpets and rugs of this kind can take months or years to complete.
Iran (modern-day Persia) encompasses different cultures, languages and dialects, and its exquisite rugs reflect this diversity. 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 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.
The antique and vintage Persian rugs for sale on 1stDibs include Persian tribal rugs, handmade silk Persian rugs and more. - What is a Mashad Persian rug?1 AnswerNazmiyalMarch 23, 2021It is a rug that was woven in the city of Mashad in Modern day Iran.
- What do Persian rugs symbolize?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022What Persian rugs symbolize is largely a matter of personal interpretation and what patterns are present on them. Many traditional motifs have a link to good fortune, while others represent ancient stories, religious tales and myths. On 1stDibs, find a selection of Persian rugs.
- What is a Tabriz Persian rug?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertFebruary 22, 2021A Tabriz Persian rug is a type of Persian rug originating from the city of Tabriz, in the north west of Iran. These rugs are known for their short trimmed piles, precise weaves, and bold color usage. Weavers create these rugs using the Turkish knot rather than the Persian knot. A variety of Tabriz Persian rugs can be found on 1stDibs.
- What is a vintage Persian rug?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertOctober 12, 2021A vintage Persian rug is often a hand-knotted or hand-woven rug that dates from the 1940s to the 1980s. True Persian rugs can only be produced in Iran's middle eastern area. A soft backing is usually included in a genuine Persian rug. Find a wide collection of vintage Persian rugs in various materials on 1stDibs today.
- What are Persian rugs made of?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertApril 3, 2024Persian rugs are made of the finest materials, including wool, cotton and silk. Authentic Persian rugs are never made with synthetic fibers. 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, carpets and rugs of this kind are made by hand and can take months or years to complete.
Iran (modern-day Persia) encompasses different cultures, languages and dialects, and its exquisite rugs reflect this diversity. 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.”
The antique and vintage Persian rugs for sale on 1stDibs include Persian tribal rugs, handmade silk Persian rugs and more. - Do Persian rugs fade?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertAugust 15, 2019
Yes, Persian rugs will fade as a result of prolonged sun exposure.
- 1stDibs ExpertSeptember 28, 2021Both Oriental and Persian rugs are hand knotted on looms. While Oriental rugs are tied with symmetrical Ghiordes knots, Persian rugs are tied using an asymmetrical or Senneh knot. Find a collection of vintage and antique Oriental and Persian rugs on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022To tell if a Persian rug is authentic, turn it over. Real ones feature hand-knotted crafting, which makes the pattern on the back the same as the one shown on the front. If you find a backing or don't see the print, you likely have a reproduction rug. On 1stDibs, find a collection of expertly vetted Persian rugs.
- 1stDibs ExpertAugust 15, 2019
The difference between Persian and Turkish rugs can be identified through knotting techniques and patterns. Persian rugs are knotted with a single knot, while Turkish rugs employ a double knotting technique. Additionally, Persian rugs typically have more rounded, oriental motifs, whereas Turkish rugs have more geometric designs.
- 1stDibs ExpertApril 3, 2024How much authentic Persian rugs are will depend on rarity, condition, demand and more. The price of Persian rugs on 1stDibs starts at approximately $200 or $220 per rug. Persian rugs can be surprisingly costly partly because they are made with the highest quality materials. The expense of these materials will trickle down to the consumer. The long time that it takes to create these majestic works will also factor into the price.
Antique and vintage Persian rugs are handmade from the finest materials, including wool and silk. These fibers are colored using natural dyes derived from insects and plants and woven into bold designs that reflect Iran’s culture and history. Regarded as works of art, carpets and rugs of this kind can take months or years to complete.
Iran (modern-day Persia) encompasses different cultures, languages and dialects, and its exquisite rugs reflect this diversity. 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 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.
The antique and vintage Persian rugs for sale on 1stDibs include Persian tribal rugs, handmade silk Persian rugs and more. - How much is a silk Persian rug?1 AnswerNazmiyalMarch 23, 2021That depends on the size and how fine the rug is.
- 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022To date a Persian rug, first identify the style of the rug. Look for signs of natural wear and any damage that has been repaired. Vegetable dyes, which fade over time, were commonly used before the 20th century. Modern Persian rugs are occasionally bleached to mimic natural aging, but if you examine the colors closely, you'll be able to tell authentic gradual fading from synthetic defined fading. Shop a collection of expertly-vetted Persian rugs from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022There are a few red flags you should look for in determining if you have an antique Persian rug. Firstly, check the fringe. Fringes on a Persian rug form from the end of warp yarns, and won’t be sewn on the back. Also check the colors. They should be crisp, with no bleeding of the dyes. Shop a collection of authentic Persian rugs from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022The best way to tell if your Persian rug is real silk is to simply rub the fabric. Silk will get warmer if you rub it, and likely develop a sheen. If neither happens and if the rug feels coarse, then it’s likely not real silk. On 1stDibs, shop a collection of genuine Persian rugs from some of the world’s top sellers.
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Persian rugs can last for over 100 years when the correct precautions are taken in maintaining it effectively
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The different types of Persian rugs are Tabriz, Heriz, Kashan, Gabbeh, Isfahan, Nain, Mashad, Balouchi, and Qum.
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