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Persian Rugs For Sale
Persian Bakhtiari Area Rugs - Wool Brown Ivory Red Design - 97793
Located in Dallas, TX
Discover the elegance of Persian Bakhtiari featuring Area Rugs in Circa 1940. Designed with Wool and BrownIvoryRed, this exclusive design is perfect for enhancing your space.
Category
20th Century Iraqi Persian Rugs
Materials
Wool
1920's Antique Persian Bakhtiari Carpet with Modern Style
Located in Dallas, TX
79169 Distressed Antique Persian Bakhtiari Rug, 07'00 x 10'06. Woven in the heart of the Zagros Mountains by the nomadic Bakhtiari tribes, this hand knotted wool distressed antique P...
Category
Early 20th Century Persian Aesthetic Movement Persian Rugs
Materials
Wool
$3,808 Sale Price
20% Off
Antique Persian Sultanabad Rug. 10 ft 9 in x 16 ft 7 in
Located in New York, NY
Antique Persian Sultanabad rug, Persia, circa 1920's.Size: 10 ft 9 in x 16 ft 7 in (3.28 m x 5.05 m).
Category
Early 20th Century Persian Sultanabad Persian Rugs
Materials
Wool
1890s Antique Persian Malayer Wool Rug In Brown Allover Floral Design
Located in Norwalk, CT
Experience the elegance of this beautiful antique Malayer hand-knotted wool rug, showcasing a rich brown field. This exceptional Persian rug boasts a stunning all-over design, enhanc...
Category
Late 19th Century Persian Malayer Antique Persian Rugs
Materials
Wool
Antique Persian Doroksh Rug
Located in WEST HOLLYWOOD, CA
Antique Doroksh with a soft celadon field and an all-over pattern of burgundy, brick red, pale coral, tan, and umber. Floreated lattice motifs with arching stems and a dense array of...
Category
Late 19th Century Persian Antique Persian Rugs
Materials
Wool
$11,750
Antique Persian Sultanabad Carpet, Wool Ivory Oriental Rug Hand Knotted
Located in Port Washington, NY
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 th...
Category
Late 19th Century Persian Sultanabad Antique Persian Rugs
Materials
Wool
$18,399 Sale Price
20% Off
Antique Persian Heriz Pink Handmade Room Size Wool Rug with Medallion Design
Located in Norwalk, CT
Beautiful antique Heriz hand-knotted wool rug with a peach color field. This Persian rug has a blue frame and rust accents in a gorgeous all-over geometric floral design.
This rug...
Category
1920s Persian Heriz Serapi Vintage Persian Rugs
Materials
Wool
Turkey Sultanabad Area Rugs - Design - 98870
Located in Dallas, TX
Discover the elegance of Turkey Sultanabad featuring Area Rugs. Designed with meticulous attention to detail, this exclusive design is perfect for enhancing your space.
Category
Late 20th Century Turkish Persian Rugs
Materials
Wool
7'3"x9'7" Burnt Orange Vintage Persian Bakhtiar Hand Knotted Wool Oriental Rug
Located in Carlstadt, NJ
Burnt Orange, Vintage Persian Bakhtiar with Large Medallion Design, Cropped Thin, Zero Pile, Evenly Worn, Sides and Ends Professionally Secured, Good Condition, Hand Knotted, 100% Wo...
Category
1960s Persian Bohemian Vintage Persian Rugs
Materials
Wool
$1,248 Sale Price
20% Off
Traditional Antique Wool Floral-Vine Persian Isfahan Rug 13'2"x15'8"
Located in West Hollywood, CA
This traditional hand-woven Persian Isfahan rug has an indigo field with an overall design of polychrome palmettes and floral vines, in a shaded elegant coral border of meandering ar...
Category
Early 19th Century Persian Antique Persian Rugs
Materials
Wool
Antique Distressed Kerman Persian Wool Rug Handmade in Beige
Located in Norwalk, CT
This handmade Persian Kerman wool rug showcases a beige field adorned with yellow and red accents throughout.
This rug measures 9'5" x 12'1''.
Category
20th Century Persian Kirman Persian Rugs
Materials
Wool
Early 20th Century Persian Malayer Accent Rug
Located in New York, NY
An antique Persian Malayer accent rug. The pale grey medallion and matching quarter corners are in a popular Azerbaijani pattern. The doubled pendants give it a boldness on the buff ...
Category
Early 20th Century Persian Malayer Persian Rugs
Materials
Wool
Antique Persian Mahal Sultanabad Rug
Located in New York, NY
An antique Persian Mahal Sultanabad room-size square decorative rug from the 1st quarter of the 20th century
Measures: 9'9” x 13'.
Category
20th Century Persian Country Persian Rugs
Materials
Wool
Oversized Ivory Happy Jewel Tone Antique Persian Sultanabad Rug 18'2" x 22'6"
Located in New York, NY
A Spectacular Oversized Luxurious Ivory Background Happy Jewel Tone Color Large Scale Design Antique Persian Sultanabad Rug, Country of Origin / Rug Type: Antique Persian Rug, Circa ...
Category
Early 20th Century Persian Sultanabad Persian Rugs
Materials
Wool
Pictorial Persian Blue Pigeon Malayer Runner
Located in New York, NY
A decorative pictorial Persian Malayer Runner with a flurry of white and blue birds and pigeons on a soft blue background, circa 1920.
Category
1920s Persian Folk Art Vintage Persian Rugs
Materials
Wool
Late 19th Century Persian Bakhtiari Carpet ( 13'10" x 26'6" - 422 x 808 )
Located in New York, NY
Late 19th Century Persian Bakhtiari Carpet ( 13'10" x 26'6" - 422 x 808 )
Category
1890s Persian Antique Persian Rugs
Materials
Wool
Antique Persian Sultanabad Rug. 12 ft x 16 ft 10 in
Located in New York, NY
Beautiful Large Pistachio Green Background Antique Persian Sultanabad Rug, Country of Origin / Rug Type: Persian Rugs, Circa Date: 1900. Size: 12 ft x 16 ft 10 in (3.65 m x 5.13 m)
Category
20th Century Persian Sultanabad Persian Rugs
Materials
Wool
Vintage Persian Iran Hamadan Vibrant Floral Wool Area Rug Carpet 6' x 9.5'
Located in Dayton, OH
Vintage Persian Iran Hamadan rug or carpet. Made of wool featuring a geometric floral motif with a dark field contrasted with vibrant pinks and purple with central medallion. 100 k...
Category
Late 20th Century Persian Rugs
Materials
Wool
$1,680 Sale Price
20% Off
19th Century Persian Sultanabad Carpet
Located in Chicago, IL
An extraordinary mid-19th century Persian Sultanabad carpet with intricately woven pattern on an indigo background, surrounded by a fl...
Category
Late 19th Century Unknown Antique Persian Rugs
Materials
Wool
Antique Persian Sultanabad Carpet, Handmade Oriental Rug, Brown, Peach Soft Blue
Located in Port Washington, NY
In 1883, Ziegler and Co., of Manchester, England, established a Persian carpet manufacture in Sultanabad, Iran, employing designers from major Western department stores, like B. Altm...
Category
Late 19th Century Persian Sultanabad Antique Persian Rugs
Materials
Wool
$17,600 Sale Price
20% Off
Red Oversized Antique Persian Heriz Serapi Rug 15'4" x 26'8"
Located in New York, NY
Beautiful Red Oversized Antique Persian Heriz Serapi Rug, Country Of Origin: Persia, Circa Date: 1880
Category
Late 19th Century Persian Heriz Serapi Antique Persian Rugs
Materials
Wool
Antique Persian Khorassan Rug. 18 ft 1 in x 29 ft 1 in
Located in New York, NY
Beautiful Oversized Fine Decorative Antique Casual Elegant Persian Khorassan Rug. Country of origin: Persia, Circa date: 1900. Size: 18 ft 1 in x 29 ft 1 in (5.51 m x 8.86 m)
Category
20th Century Persian Khorassan Persian Rugs
Materials
Wool
21st Century Persian Tabriz Haji Jalili Wool & Silk Livingroom Rug
Located in Houston, TX
This Persian Tabriz includes an ivory background and a tan colored border along with silk accents of light blue and rusty orange. The Hadji Jalili workshops were world-renowned for p...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Persian Tabriz Persian Rugs
Materials
Wool, Silk
Early 20th Century Pictorial Isfahan Rug
Located in Chicago, IL
This exquisite early 20th-century Persian hand-knotted pictorial Isfahan rug captures the legendary poet Hatim al-Tai in a beautifully detailed garden landscape. Known for its intric...
Category
1940s Persian Tribal Vintage Persian Rugs
Materials
Wool
18th Century N.E. Persian Khorasan Carpet ( 8' 8" x 18' 8" - 265 x 570 cm )
Located in New York, NY
18th Century N.E. Persian Khorasan Carpet ( 8' 8" x 18' 8" - 265 x 570 cm )
Northeast Persian Long Carpet
Khorasan Province
Probably Qain, Birjand or ...
Category
1770s Persian Antique Persian Rugs
Materials
Wool
Dabir Kashan Rug, Early 20th Century
Located in San Francisco, CA
Dabir Kashan Rug, Early 20th Century
Additional Information:
Dimensions: 4'5" W x 6'5" L
Origin: Persia
Period: Early 20th Century
Rug ID: 16835
Category
Early 20th Century Persian Persian Rugs
Materials
Wool
Mid-19th Century NW Persian Carpet ( 12'2" x 20'8" - 370 x 630 )
Located in New York, NY
Mid-19th Century NW Persian Carpet ( 12'2" x 20'8" - 370 x 630 cm )
This rug's bright yellow background is covered with a candy colored tree pattern and flanked with blue borders. Ha...
Category
1850s Persian Antique Persian Rugs
Materials
Wool
Unique Handmade Antique Persian Isfahan Wool Rug in Tan with Allover Design
Located in Norwalk, CT
Experience the elegance of a unique antique Persian Isfahan wool rug. This piece features a beautiful all-over design in a warm tan color, framed with accents of red, pink, and light...
Category
Early 20th Century Persian Islamic Persian Rugs
Materials
Wool
Persian Heriz Square Area Rugs - Wool Ivory Light Blue Pink - 96976
Located in Dallas, TX
Discover the elegance of Persian Heriz featuring Square Area Rugs in Circa 1880. Designed with Wool and IvoryLight BluePink, this exclusive design is perfect for enhancing your space.
Category
20th Century Iraqi Persian Rugs
Materials
Wool
Ararat Rugs Kerman Vase Technique Carpet 17th Century Revival Rug, Natural Dyed
By Ararat Rugs
Located in Tokyo, JP
The Kerman Vase-Technique Carpet (Model: ART00676) by Ararat Rugs is a distinguished creation inspired by southeastern Persia's renowned 17th-century Kerman "Vase" carpets. This piec...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Turkish Revival Persian Rugs
Materials
Wool, Natural Fiber, Organic Material
Large Antique Persian Serapi Rug in Faded Red, Teal, Blue, Ivory 11'3 x 18'7
Located in Atlanta, GA
Large Antique Persian Serapi Rug in Faded Red, Teal, Navy Blue, and Ivory with Large Geometric Medallion, antique Persian Serapi rug / N15-1203, country of origin / type: Iran / Sera...
Category
1880s Persian Serapi Antique Persian Rugs
Materials
Wool
$60,000 Sale Price
20% Off
Antique Persian Sultanabad Carpet, Handmade Oriental Rug, Navy Blue, Rust, Gold
Located in Port Washington, NY
Sultanabad is a region in NW Persia. It was the site of the principle Ziegler weaving's in the late 19th century. Sultanabad's are famous for their floral designs as they improved th...
Category
Late 19th Century Persian Sultanabad Antique Persian Rugs
Materials
Wool
$31,999 Sale Price
20% Off
Antique-Worn Persian Shiraz Rug, Tribal Enchantment Meets Laid-Back Luxury
Located in Dallas, TX
78530 Distressed Antique-Worn Persian Shiraz Rug, 05'10 x 09'05. A Persian Shiraz rug is a traditional handmade rug from the city of Shiraz in Iran, belonging to the broader category...
Category
Late 19th Century Persian Tribal Antique Persian Rugs
Materials
Wool
Vintage Persian Kashan Rug, Traditional Sensibility Meets Stately Decadence
Located in Dallas, TX
75650 Vintage Persian Kashan Palace Size Rug with Italian Rococo Style. This vintage Persian Kashan rug features a round floral 16-point medallion with elaborate corner spandrels and...
Category
Mid-20th Century Persian Kashan Persian Rugs
Materials
Wool
19th Century N.W. Persian Bakshaiesh Carpet ( 14'10" x 21'6" - 452 x 655 )
Located in New York, NY
19th Century N.W. Persian Bakshaiesh Carpet ( 14'10" x 21'6" - 452 x 655 )
Superb madder red field with stylized birds in the corners amid geometric leaves and an open inner surround with a small striped effect. Beautiful rustic carpet with accents in straw, light blue, green and royal...
Category
1880s Persian Bakshaish Antique Persian Rugs
Materials
Wool
Antique Northwest Persian Rug Runner
Located in Katonah, NY
:: Repeating single center column medallions in geometric format with serrated interior blossoms. Unique artistic merit throughout with minor asymmetry found in the contour and design relief as well as unpatterned inverted color fills. Excellent abrashes throughout, especially those found in the powder and sapphire blue shades. Great gem-like green tone and unusual size and proportions for type and age. Colors and shades include: Madder root red, sky blue, powder blue, gold, jade green, beige, chocolate brown, sand, and more. Condition notes: Areas of pile, knot heads and foundation. Most of the original side cord selvages are intact or restored. Tatter to ends. Loss to both ends. Some mending to side cord selvage. There is a slight size differential with one end measuring 2'3" in some areas as opposed to 2'6", within normal margins for type and age. Recently professionally cleaned ready for in-home use! Many years of enjoyment to come with this hand knotted Persian Northwest Persian rug runner...
Category
1910s Persian Other Vintage Persian Rugs
Materials
Wool, Cotton
1870s Antique Persian Ziegler Sultanabad 15x21 Tan, Rust, & Light Blue Area Rug
Located in Houston, TX
We present a beautiful wool & silk tan background, large scale, Medallion Design Antique Persian Ziegler Sultanabad Rug #9902456. Ziegler Sultanabad carpets are classics in the world...
Category
1870s Persian Sultanabad Antique Persian Rugs
Materials
Wool, Silk
20th Century Antique Persian Tabriz 10x12 Tan, Ivory, & Blue Handmade Area Rug
Located in Houston, TX
Ashly Fine Rugs presents a wonderful Antique Persian Tabriz from the 1920s. Tabriz is a northern city in modern-day Iran and has forever been famous for the fineness of its handmade ...
Category
1920s Persian Tabriz Vintage Persian Rugs
Materials
Wool
Antique Persian Heriz Rug in Wool with Geometric Medallion Design in Jewel Tones
Located in Atlanta, GA
Hand Knotted Antique Persian Serapi-Heriz Rug, Keivan Woven Arts / rug V21-211026, country of origin / type: Persian / Serapi Heriz, circa Early-20th Century.
Measures: 7'10 x 11'6....
Category
Early 20th Century Persian Heriz Serapi Persian Rugs
Materials
Wool
Ersari rug 11.2 x 16.4 ft Palace size tribal Turkmen hand knotted antique carpet
By Turkoman
Located in Lohr, Bavaria, DE
Large oversized tribal rug Afghan Ersari Turkoman or Turkmen rug - "one of a kind" decorative tribal Art.
The Turkmen or Turkoman people are settling in villages in Afghanistan an ...
Category
Mid-20th Century Afghan Tribal Persian Rugs
Materials
Wool
$11,445 Sale Price
20% Off
Tabriz Small Persian Handwoven Rug 3'6" x 2' (108x60cm Mat Carpet)
Located in Leeds, GB
A Tabriz Persian handwoven small rug, approximately 3'6" x 2', dating from the late c.20th. The charcoal coloured field of vines with central medallion framed by spandrels and narrow...
Category
1970s Persian Vintage Persian Rugs
Materials
Wool
Vintage Persian Kashan Rug 12’9" x 19’3”
Located in New York, NY
Vintage Persian Kashan Rug 12’9" x 19’3”. Central Persian city known for finely woven. room size and scatter rugs, with dominant reds and navy, and medallion patterns and swirling pa...
Category
Late 20th Century Persian Persian Rugs
Materials
Wool, Cotton
Persian Bakhtiari Area Rugs - Wool Blue Ivory Red Design - 97183
Located in Dallas, TX
Vibrant Bakhtiar Design Wool Area Rug
This is a traditional area rug crafted from wool. Its origin is Iran. The rug features an authentic Bakhtiar design. Its dimensions are well-sui...
Category
20th Century Persian Tribal Persian Rugs
Materials
Wool
Zabihi Collection Vintage Persian Tabriz Pictorial Scenic Carpet
Located in New York, NY
1930s Persian Tabriz rug with a pictorial scenery design
rug no. j3839
size 9'8'' x 12' 11"
Pictorial rugs are some of the most over-the-top examples of the artistry, talent and d...
Category
Early 20th Century Persian Tabriz Persian Rugs
Materials
Wool
Antique Fine Persian Mohtasham Kashan Rug 4’5" x 6’8”
Located in New York, NY
Antique Fine Persian Mohtasham Kashan Rug 4’5" x 6’8”. The abrashed rust-red field devolves into arabesque-patterned corners, and each displays a quarter of the central sub-medallion...
Category
Late 19th Century Persian Antique Persian Rugs
Materials
Wool, Cotton
9'2"x12' Midnight Blue New Persian Kashan Organic Wool Hand Knotted Oriental Rug
Located in Carlstadt, NJ
This is a truly genuine one-of-a-kind Midnight Blue, New Persian Kashan All Over Design, Organic Wool Hand Knotted, Oriental Rug. It has been Knotted for months and months in the cen...
Category
2010s Persian Medieval Persian Rugs
Materials
Wool
$3,210 Sale Price
25% Off
19th Century W. Persian Bijar Carpet ( 15'8" x 23'8" - 478 x 722 )
Located in New York, NY
19th Century W. Persian Bijar Carpet ( 15'8" x 23'8" - 478 x 722 )
Category
1890s Persian Antique Persian Rugs
Materials
Wool
Antique Persian Malayer Rug with Brown and Black Floral Details on Ivory Field
Located in Dallas, TX
Antique Persian rug handwoven from the finest sheep’s wool and colored with all-natural vegetable dyes that are safe for humans and pets. It’s a traditional Malayer design featuring ...
Category
20th Century Persian Malayer Persian Rugs
Materials
Wool
$14,000 Sale Price
20% Off
Antique Fine Persian Tabriz Rug. 10 ft 2 in x 16 ft 9 in
Located in New York, NY
Beautiful Large Decorative Ivory Cream Antique Fine Persian Tabriz Rug, Country of Origin: Persia, Circa Date: 1900. Size: 10 ft 2 in x 16 ft 9 in
Category
20th Century Persian Tabriz Persian Rugs
Materials
Wool
Serapi-Heriz Design Rug with Geometric Medallion in Jewel Colors
Located in Atlanta, GA
Hand Knotted Serapi-Heriz design rug with Geometric Medallion
Measures: 8'10 x 11'10
Beautiful modern Heriz Style hand-knotted wool rug with a Traditional Design. This Heriz rug ...
Category
2010s Indian Serapi Persian Rugs
Materials
Wool
$2,968 Sale Price
30% Off
Persian Heriz - 13335
Located in Dallas, TX
Discover the elegance of Persian Heriz featuring beautiful craftsmanship in Circa 1880. Designed with meticulous attention to detail, this exclusive design is perfect for enhancing y...
Category
20th Century Asian Persian Rugs
Materials
Wool
$1,800
Persian Tabriz Area Rugs Circa 1940 - Wool Ivory Pink Taupe 71736
Located in Dallas, TX
Discover the elegance of Persian Tabriz featuring Area Rugs in Circa 1940. Designed with Wool and IvoryPinkTaupe, this exclusive design is perfect for enhancing your space.
Category
20th Century Asian Persian Rugs
Materials
Wool
10'x12'10" Scarlet Red Vintage Persian Heriz Hand Knotted 100% Wool Oriental Rug
Located in Carlstadt, NJ
Scarlet Red, Vintage Persian Heriz with Geometric Medallion Design, 100% Wool, Hand Knotted, Even Wear, Cropped Thin, Good Condition, Sides and Ends Professionally Secured, Oriental ...
Category
1960s Persian Heriz Serapi Vintage Persian Rugs
Materials
Wool
$3,593 Sale Price
20% Off
Antique Persian Sultanabad Area Rug. 10 ft 4 in x 14 ft
Located in New York, NY
Beautiful Purple Background Antique Persian Sultanabad Area Rug, Country of Origin / Rug Type: Persian Rugs, Circa Date: 1900. Size: 10 ft 4 in x 14 ft (3.15 m x 4.27 m)
Category
20th Century Persian Sultanabad Persian Rugs
Materials
Wool
Wonderful antique square Heriz rug
Located in Saint Ouen, FR
Wonderful antique Heriz rug with beautiful design and nice natural colours, some little lose on the edges but in the correct condition.
Entirely hand knotted with wool on cotton foun...
Category
Mid-19th Century Asian Heriz Serapi Antique Persian Rugs
Materials
Wool, Cotton
Antique Persian Sultanabad Rug. Size:10 ft 9 in x 14 ft 4 in
Located in New York, NY
Antique Persian Sultanabad Rug, Country of Origin: Persia, Circa date: 1900. Size: 10 ft 9 in x 14 ft 4 in (3.28 m x 4.37 m)
Category
Early 20th Century Persian Sultanabad Persian Rugs
Materials
Wool
Handmade Vintage Turkmen Ersari Rug 4.2' x 6.4' 1960s - 1C1177
Located in Bordeaux, FR
This handmade vintage Turkmen Ersari rug from the 1960s is a beautiful example of traditional craftsmanship. Measuring 4.2 feet (129 cm) in width and 6.4 feet (196 cm) in length, thi...
Category
1960s Vintage Persian Rugs
Materials
Wool
$619 Sale Price
60% Off
Antique Serapi Rug Antique Persian Heriz Serapi Rug Handmade Persian Rug 9x12
Located in New York, NY
Antique Serapi Heriz Rug Artistic Rust 8'5" x 11'7" 257cm x 354cm
"This is a magnificent antique Serapi Heriz rug with a rare geometric overall design-. The cold climate of Mountain...
Category
1920s Persian Vintage Persian Rugs
Materials
Wool
Antique Late 19th Century Red Bakhshaish Rug from North West Persia
Located in West Hollywood, CA
This traditional handwoven Persian Bakhshaish rug has a shaded brick-red field with an overall design of bold polychrome palmettes and tendrils, in a medium-blue border of lush serra...
Category
Late 19th Century Persian Bakshaish Antique Persian Rugs
Materials
Wool
19th Century Persian Sarouk Farahan Carpet ( 14' x 23'10" - 426 x 726 )
Located in New York, NY
19th Century Persian Sarouk Farahan Carpet ( 14' x 23'10" - 426 x 726 )
Category
1880s Persian Sarouk Farahan Antique Persian Rugs
Materials
Wool
Antique and Vintage Persian Rugs for Sale on 1stDibs: Persian Tribal Rugs, Handmade Silk Persian Rugs and More
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.
Find Tabriz rugs, handmade silk Persian rugs, Persian tribal rugs and other antique and vintage rugs from the world's best furniture dealers on 1stDibs.
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