Persian Rugs

An antique Persian Heriz carpet from the early 20th century.

A late 19th century Persian Kerman with a matching repetitive floral design with animal figures on a green ground surrounded by raspberry accents. 5' x 9'9''

An antique Persian Kurd rug from the early 20th century.

Sultanabad is a region in NW Persia. It was the site of the principle Ziegler weavings in the late 19th century. Sultanabad's are famous for their floral designs as they improved the...

Antique Tabriz rugs are distinguished by their excellent weave and by their remarkable adherence to the classical traditions of Persian rug design. The city of Tabriz, situated in no...

19th century Persian Serapi carpets are some of the most highly prized and sought-after antique Persian carpets in the world. They are characterized by their bold, geometric designs, vivid colors, and exceptional quality. Serapi carpets were originally woven in the Heriz region of northwestern Iran, but the term "Serapi" was coined by Western carpet dealers in the late 19th century to distinguish a higher-quality version of the Heriz carpet. Serapi carpets were made using the finest wool, which was dyed using natural, vegetable-based dyes. The wool was then spun by hand and woven into carpets using a symmetrical knotting technique. One of the defining features of 19th century Persian Serapi carpets is their bold, large-scale geometric designs. These designs often feature medallions, rosettes, and intricate borders, rendered in a palette of rich, saturated colors such as crimson, indigo, and gold. The colors used in Serapi carpets were achieved through a painstaking dyeing process that involved boiling the wool in vats of natural dyes, such as madder root or indigo. Another hallmark of 19th century Persian Serapi carpets is their durability and sturdiness. The wool used to make these carpets was of exceptional quality, with a high lanolin content that made it resistant to wear and tear. Additionally, the carpets were woven with a tight, dense pile that added to their strength and longevity. The size of 19th century Persian Serapi carpets is another factor that sets them apart from other antique Persian carpets. These carpets were typically large, with sizes ranging from 9 feet by 12 feet to 12 feet by 18 feet. Their large size was made custom for use in grand, formal spaces such as ballrooms and reception halls. Overall, 19th century Persian Serapi carpets are considered to be some of the most beautiful and valuable...

A vintage Persian Hamadan rug from the mid-20th century. This off white Persian Hamadan rug has a Persian Karajeh-style octogramme medallion made with co...

An antique Persian Serab rug in runner format from the early 20th century. The warm camel-tone brown field spaciously displays a long pole medallion punctuated by geometric lozenges,...

A vintage Persian Hamadan rug. Although somewhat worn to shabby chic condition, this scatter presents an attractive light blue field with a doubly-pendant medallion with a complex ec...

An antique Persian Kurdish rug from the early 20th century. The light camel plain field is attractively abrashed (naturally striated) and is bordered by a rosette on a rust ground. ...

Sultanabad is a region in NW Persia. It was the site of the principle Ziegler weavings in the late 19th century. Sultanabad's are famous for their floral designs as they improved the...

Antique Serapi carpets are one of the most sought after rugs particularly in America and England for many years. Antique Serapi rugs are a major draw particularly in big city America...

One-of-a-kind 20th-century decorative Northwest Persian Pictorial Pigeon rug. 3'6" x 4'10"

An antique Persian Kurdish accent rug from the early 20th century with an abstract multicolored pattern. The size, design, and colors are all very unique and rare characteristics for...

The best of Kashan’s from the late 19th and early 20th centuries are referred to as Motasham Kashan’s. They are some of the most finely woven of all Persian rugs...

An antique Persian Tabriz carpet from the turn of the 20th century depicting a pictorial design of a Persian hunting ground. Antique and vintage an...

Sultanabad is a region in NW Persia. It was the site of the principle Ziegler weavings in the late 19th century. Sultanabad's are famous for their floral designs as they improved the...

A vintage Persian Mahal rug from the mid-20th century. On a subtly abrashed (natural color striations), saturated crimson red open field are two widely separated, stepped and straigh...

Tabriz is an important weaving center in North West Persia and has been since the 16th century. This city has become one of the leading producers of carpets in the east. In the 19th ...

Heriz carpets are the staple of the furnishing market and remain the most popular of all NW Persian Carpets. They were produced for the rapidly growing US market in the late 19th-ear...

Vintage Shiraz rugs come from the south western region of Iran in the village of Shiraz. Shiraz is a city in the province of Fars where tribal weavers create Shiraz rugs. The main dr...

Sultanabad is a region in NW Persia. It was the site of the principle Ziegler weavings in the late 19th century. Sultanabad's are famous for their floral designs as they improved the...

Heriz carpets are the staple of the furnishing market and remain the most popular of all NW Persian Carpets. They were produced for the rapidly growing US market in the late 19th to ...

Antique Tabriz rugs are distinguished by their excellent weave and by their remarkable adherence to the classical traditions of Persian rug design. The city of Tabriz, situated in no...

Antique Serapi carpets are one of the most sought after rugs particularly in America and England for many years. Antique Serapi rugs are a major draw particularly in big city America...

A unique rare small afshar carpet containing a boteh pattern set on a camel medallion on a striped ivory ground and rust border. Hard to find Squarish size. A great addition to anyon...

In vibrant shades of green, brown, red and cream wool, this vintage Persian Yalameh carpet is hand-knotted and belongs to the Orley Shabahang World Mar...