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Persian Rugs For Sale
Vintage Indian Heriz-Style Rug
Located in Chicago, IL
A beautiful vintage Indian Heriz-style rug with a large-scale all-over mirrored stylized floral and leaf pattern woven in pink, crimson, green, indigo, and gold, and set against a cr...
Category
Late 20th Century Indian Heriz Serapi Persian Rugs
Materials
Wool
Rare Large-sized Traditional Hand-woven Wool Persian Serapi Rug
Located in West Hollywood, CA
This traditional hand-woven Persian Serapi rug has a brick red field of whimsical geometric floral sprays enclosing a deep indigo and beige imperial medallion and in soft ivory spand...
Category
Late 19th Century Persian Serapi Antique Persian Rugs
Materials
Wool
Antique Persian Kerman Area Rug. 14 ft 2 in x 19 ft 7 in
Located in New York, NY
Magnificent Large Antique Persian Kerman Area Rug, Country of Origin: Persia, Circa date: 1900. Size: 14 ft 2 in x 19 ft 7 in (4.32 m x 5.97 m)
Category
20th Century Persian Kirman Persian Rugs
Materials
Wool
$89,000 / item
Antique Persian Lavar Kerman Rug 21’ x 29’6’
Located in New York, NY
Antique Persian Lavar Kerman Rug 21’ x 29’6’. SE Persian city, famous since 17th century for an artistic variety of scatter rugs and large carpets in medallion and allover styles, ch...
Category
Late 19th Century Persian Antique Persian Rugs
Materials
Wool, Cotton
Vintage Gabbeh Persian Rug with Cream and Brown Geometric Patterns - Rug & Kilim
Located in Long Island City, NY
This vintage 3x5 Persian Gabbeh rug is the latest entry to Rug & Kilim’s curation of rare tribal pieces. Hand-knotted in wool circa 1950-1960.
On the Design:
This vintage Gabbeh r...
Category
1950s Persian Tribal Vintage Persian Rugs
Materials
Wool
$2,240 Sale Price
20% Off
Fine Persian Haji Jalili Tabriz Rug. 14 ft 6 in x 20 ft
Located in New York, NY
Fine Beautiful Large Antique Persian Haji Jalili Tabriz Garden Design Rug, Country of Origin: Persia, Circa Date: 1880. Size: 14 ft 6 in x 20 ft (4.42 m x 6.1 m)
Category
Late 19th Century Persian Tabriz Antique Persian Rugs
Materials
Wool
Zabihi Collection Antique Persian Heriz Square Rug
Located in New York, NY
Square Persian Heriz rug with Classic Herati design surrounded by a thin border.
4'10'' x 5'4''
Category
Early 20th Century Persian Malayer Persian Rugs
Materials
Wool
$5,200 Sale Price
20% Off
Antique Persian Tabriz Rug. Size: 5 ft 8 in x 15 ft 3 in
Located in New York, NY
Antique Persian Tabriz Runner Rug, Origin: Persia, Circa: First quarter of the 20th century. Size: 5 ft 8 in x 15 ft 3 in (1.73 m x 4.65 m)
Persian rugs represent some of the most ...
Category
Early 20th Century Persian Tabriz Persian Rugs
Materials
Wool
Antique Persian Kerman Rug. Size: 11 ft 10 in x 20 ft
Located in New York, NY
Large Antique Persian Kerman Rug, Country of origin / rug type: Persian rug, Circa date: 1920. Size: 11 ft 10 in x 20 ft (3.61 m x 6.1...
Category
Early 20th Century Persian Kirman Persian Rugs
Materials
Wool
Lion Persian Kilim Wall Hanging
Located in New York, NY
Accent size Persian kilim from the late 20th century with a lion on a striped field
Measures: 4'9'' x 7'7''.
This was originally belonging to a private Persian collector who re...
Category
Late 20th Century Bohemian Persian Rugs
Materials
Wool
Antique Red Geometric Botanical Persian Tabriz Carpet
Located in Dallas, TX
78830 Antique Red Persian Tabriz Rug, 09'03 x 13'01. Antique Persian Tabriz rugs are highly prized traditional carpets from Tabriz, the capital city of East Azerbaijan Province in no...
Category
Early 20th Century Persian Tabriz Persian Rugs
Materials
Wool
$8,848 Sale Price
20% Off
Antique 1880s Persian Sultanabad Rug, Tree of Life, Wool, 14' x 17'
Located in New York, NY
This Persian Sultanabad carpet circa 1880 was created using handspun wool and organic vegetable dyes. It is an exceptional Sultanabad by uniqueness of coloration and design, created ...
Category
19th Century Persian Sultanabad Antique Persian Rugs
Materials
Wool
Afghanistan Sparta Area Rugs Circa 1910 - Wool Ivory Red Yellow 71847
Located in Dallas, TX
Discover the elegance of Afghanistan Sparta featuring Area Rugs in Circa 1910. Designed with Wool and IvoryRedYellow, this exclusive design is perfect for enhancing your space.
Category
20th Century Afghan Persian Rugs
Materials
Wool
Persian Mamluk Style Carpet, 9' x 6'
Located in Astoria, NY
Persian Mamluk Style Carpet, rust colored center with fine details, beige border. 9' L x 6' W. Provenance: From a New York City Collection.
Category
20th Century Asian Other Persian Rugs
Materials
Wool
Vintage Indian Persian Mohajeran Sarouk Rug, 07'10 x 09'03
Located in Dallas, TX
79006 Vintage Indian Sarouk Rug, 07'10 x 09'03. This hand-knotted wool vintage Indian Sarouk rug is a masterful representation of Indian artistry, woven with exquisite attention to d...
Category
Late 20th Century Indian Sarouk Farahan Persian Rugs
Materials
Wool
$2,800 Sale Price
20% Off
Vintage Persian Tabriz Rug 4'2'' x 6'6''
Located in New York, NY
Vintage Persian Tabriz Rug 4'2'' x 6'6''. The enormous output of carpets and scatters in virtually every style: medallion, centralized, directional or allover, trein a variety of den...
Category
Late 20th Century Persian Persian Rugs
Materials
Wool, Cotton
Handwoven Wool Late 19th Century Serapi Rug from North West Persia
Located in West Hollywood, CA
This traditional handwoven Persian Serapi rug has a warm beige field of angled palmette vines and tendrils enclosing a magnificent ruby rust radiating lozenge medallion enclosing sim...
Category
Late 19th Century Persian Serapi Antique Persian Rugs
Materials
Wool
Sea Foam Antique Persian Rug Mat
Located in New York, NY
An early 20th century Persian rug mat in sea foam colors
1'10'' x 2'8''
Category
1920s Persian Tabriz Vintage Persian Rugs
Materials
Wool
$1,200 Sale Price
20% Off
2'x3' Teal Overdyed Vintage Persian Bakhtiar Hand Knotted Pure Wool Mat Rug
Located in Carlstadt, NJ
Teal Overdyed, Vintage Persian Bakhtiar, Stone Washed, 100% Wool, Hand Knotted, Sheared Low, Zero Pile, Sides and Ends Professionally Secured, Mat, Oriental Rug
Primary materials: Wo...
Category
1960s Persian Bohemian Vintage Persian Rugs
Materials
Wool
$118 Sale Price
25% Off
Early 20th Century Persian Bidjar Accent Rug
Located in New York, NY
An antique Persian Bidjar accent rug handmade during the Early 20th century.
Measures: 6' 1" x 9' 3"
Category
Early 20th Century Persian Rustic Persian Rugs
Materials
Wool
Very Large Antique Persian Bidjar Carpet in Ivory Background and Multi-Colors
Located in Atlanta, GA
Palace sized antique Persian Bidjar carpet in ivory background and array of beautiful, and brilliant colors. Rug / TRA-170301. Country of Origin: Persia/Iran.
Measures: 14' 10" x ...
Category
1890s Persian Tabriz Antique Persian Rugs
Materials
Wool
Antique Subdued Persian Tabriz Rug 6'7 X 9'7
Located in New York, NY
Antique Subdued Tabriz Rug 6'7 X 9'7. Tabriz means many things to rug enthusiasts: classical antique Persian carpets of the 16th century now in museums, decorative medallion carpets ...
Category
20th Century Persian Tabriz Persian Rugs
Materials
Wool
$7,800 / item
Elegant Antique Persian Room Size Tabriz Rug
Located in New York, NY
An early 20th century Persian Tabriz rug with an elegant all-over floral pattern on an abrashed brown field
Measures: 8'6'' x 11'5''.
Category
Early 20th Century Persian Agra Persian Rugs
Materials
Wool
Antique Persian Sultanabad Rug. 12 ft 1 in x 13 ft 10 in
Located in New York, NY
Beautiful Casual Elegant Antique Persian Sultanabad Jewel Tone Rug, Country of Origin: Persia, Circa Date: 1900. Size: 12 ft 1 in x 13 ft 10 in (3.68 m ...
Category
20th Century Persian Sultanabad Persian Rugs
Materials
Wool
Antique Persian Tabriz Rug. Size: 9 ft 6 in x 12 ft
Located in New York, NY
Antique Persian Tabriz Rug, Origin: Persia, Circa Date: 1920 – Size: 9 ft 6 in x 12 ft (2.9 m x 3.66 m).
Category
Early 20th Century Persian Tabriz Persian Rugs
Materials
Wool
Vintage Persian Tabriz Khiyabani Rug in Kork and Silk - Size: 26'9 X 16'9
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Vintage Tabriz Khiyabani Rug in Kork and Silk 26'9 X 16'9
Key Details:
Pile: Kork and Silk
Foundation: Silk
Origin: Tabriz Khiyabani
Design: Khiyabani center medallion
Approx...
Category
20th Century Persian Tabriz Persian Rugs
Materials
Kork, Silk
Early 20th Century Persian Tabriz Haji Jalili Accent Rug
Located in New York, NY
An antique Persian Tabriz Haji Jalili accent rug. A rose-red cartouche medallion is centered by a navy and ivory 16 lobe medallion and is set on a navy field with ivory corner motive...
Category
Early 20th Century Persian Tabriz Persian Rugs
Materials
Wool
Antique Persian Bidjar Rug. 19 ft 5 in x 31 ft 3 in
Located in New York, NY
Palace Size Antique Persian Bidjar Rug, Country of Origin: Persian, Circa Date: 1900. Size: 19 ft 5 in x 31 ft 3 in (5.92 m x 9.52 m)
Category
20th Century Persian Tribal Persian Rugs
Materials
Wool
Vintage Persian Tabriz Hunting Pictorial Tableau Carpet
Located in Dallas, TX
78766 Vintage Persian Tabriz Hunting Rug, 06'10 x 10'03. Persian Tabriz pictorial rugs with hunting scenes are exquisite works of art originating from T...
Category
Mid-20th Century Persian Tabriz Persian Rugs
Materials
Wool
$8,848 Sale Price
20% Off
Antique Persian Heriz Wool Rug Featuring an Allover Motif In Red
Located in Norwalk, CT
This antique Persian Heriz rug is made with hand-knotted wool. The red field showcases a captivating tribal pattern with multicolor shades.
This rug measures 11'2" x 14'6".
Our rug...
Category
1920s Persian Heriz Serapi Vintage Persian Rugs
Materials
Wool
Oversized Late 19th Century Serapi Rug from North West Persia 11'9"x18'
Located in West Hollywood, CA
This traditional handwoven Persian Serapi rug has an ivory overall field of stylized angled Garrus pattern, in a similar deep indigo border of stylized linked turtle palmettes, betwe...
Category
Late 19th Century Persian Serapi Antique Persian Rugs
Materials
Wool
9'7"x12'2" 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, Sheared Low, Good Condition, Sides and Ends Professionally Secured, Oriental R...
Category
1960s Persian Heriz Serapi Vintage Persian Rugs
Materials
Wool
$3,264 Sale Price
20% Off
Antique Persian Dabir Kashan Rug Kork Wool Geometric Overall 11x14 Blue
Located in New York, NY
Rare Antique Dabir Kashan Rug Fine Kork Wool Rare Allover Rare Red
10'5" x 13'6" 318cm x 412cm
"This is an extraordinary, one of a kind Antique Dabir Kashan. It has a fine weave a...
Category
Early 1900s Persian Antique Persian Rugs
Materials
Wool
Antique Persian Silk Tabriz Rug. 4 ft 2 in x 5 ft 7 in
Located in New York, NY
Breathtaking Antique Persian Silk Tabriz Carpet, Country of Origin / Rug Type: Persian Rugs, Circa Date: 1900 - Size: 4 ft 2 in x 5 ft 7 in (1.27 m ...
Category
Early 20th Century Persian Tabriz Persian Rugs
Materials
Silk
Antique Persian Kerman Floral Rug. 10 ft 9 in x 17 ft 6 in
Located in New York, NY
Large Antique Persian Kerman Floral Rug, Country of origin / rug type: Persian rug, Circa date: 1940. Size: 10 ft 9 in x 17 ft 6 in (3.28 m x 5.33 m)
Category
20th Century Persian Kirman Persian Rugs
Materials
Wool
Sultanabad Area Rugs - 53776
Located in Dallas, TX
Discover the elegance of this unique Sultanabad featuring Area Rugs. Designed with meticulous attention to detail, this exclusive design is perfect for enhancing your space.
Category
Late 20th Century Persian Rugs
Materials
Wool
$48,360
Untouched Antique Persian Lavar Kerman Rug circa 1890s - RR5128 MUST SELL
Located in Shamokin Dam, PA
This is an Antique Persian Levar Kerman rug from the late 1890s. It is in excellent condition with no repairs or any loss to the rug. Great all-over design with great natural dyes,...
Category
1890s Persian Antique Persian Rugs
Materials
Cotton, Wool
$3,120 Sale Price
40% Off
1910's Persian Hamadan Carpet with Modern Style
Located in Dallas, TX
61351 Distressed Antique Persian Hussainabad Hamadan Rug Runner, 02'08 x 17'03. This exquisite hand-knotted wool distressed antique Persian Hussainabad Hamadan rug runner presents a ...
Category
Early 20th Century Persian Spanish Colonial Persian Rugs
Materials
Wool
$4,368 Sale Price
20% Off
Remarkable Antique Persian Ziegler Sultanabad Carpet
Located in Atlanta, GA
Antique Persian Sultanabad Ziegler Carpet with Rich Palmettes in Ivory Field and red border. Keivan Woven Arts / rug 17-0302, country of origin / type: Iran / Ziegler Sultanabad, circa 1900.
Measures: 10'8 x 16'6.
This exceptional antique Ziegler Sultanabad showcases a marvelous all over design design with large Palmettes and exquisite colors. Set on an Ivory background and red border, the fine trellis of richly colored palmettes and small flowers sprawl across field with contrasting reds, browns, blues, greens, gray blue, and ivories. The interaction between its captivating design and superb colors places this carpet among the exemplary and very best of antique Ziegler carpets...
Category
1880s Persian Sultanabad Antique Persian Rugs
Materials
Wool
Bobyrug’s Beautiful Vintage Hamadan Rug
Located in Saint Ouen, FR
Nice mid-20th century Kurdish rug with beautiful tribal design and red field, pink, yellow, blue and black color, entirely hand knotted with wool velvet on cotton foundation.
Some we...
Category
Mid-20th Century Turkish Tribal Persian Rugs
Materials
Wool, Cotton
$1,430 Sale Price
20% Off
Handmade Vintage Turkish Hereke Silk Rug 13" x 17" 1970s - 1D191
Located in Bordeaux, FR
This stunning Turkish Hereke rug, hand-knotted in the 1970s, is a masterpiece of artistry and craftsmanship. Made entirely of pure silk, it features a luxurious texture and intricate...
Category
1970s Vintage Persian Rugs
Materials
Silk
Persian Sultanabad Area Rugs - 56001
Located in Dallas, TX
Discover the elegance of Persian Sultanabad featuring Area Rugs. Designed with meticulous attention to detail, this exclusive design is perfect for enhancing your space.
Category
Late 20th Century Asian Persian Rugs
Materials
Wool
8'1"x10' Gray Hand Knotted Abstract with Galaxy Design Pure Wool Oriental Rug
Located in Carlstadt, NJ
Shades of Gray, Hand Knotted, Abstract with Galaxy Design, Persian Knot, 100% Wool, Densely Woven, Oriental Rug
Primary materials: Wool
Latex: No Pile
height: 0.25 Inches
Style: Con...
Category
2010s Indian Modern Persian Rugs
Materials
Wool
$3,702 Sale Price
25% Off
Red Antique Persian Sultanabad Rug. 10 ft x 14 ft
Located in New York, NY
Red Antique Persian Sultanabad Rug, Country of Origin: Persian rugs, Circa date: 1900. Size: 10 ft x 14 ft (3.05 m x 4.27 m)
Category
20th Century Persian Sultanabad Persian Rugs
Materials
Wool
Nazmiyal Haji Jalili Antique Tabriz Persian Carpet. 10 ft x 13 ft 6 in
Located in New York, NY
Antique Haji Jalili Persian Tabriz Rug, Country of Origin: Persia, Circa date: Late 19th Century. Size: 10 ft x 13 ft 6 in (3.05 m x 4.11 m)
Category
Late 19th Century Persian Tabriz Antique Persian Rugs
Materials
Wool
Doris Leslie Blau 1900s Large Persian Sultanabad Wool Rug
Located in New York, NY
Authentic 1900s large Persian Sultanabad red handmade wool rug (sized adjusted)
Size: 17'6" × 28'2" (533 × 858 cm)
Outstanding and well-balanced design-wise, this antique Persian rug...
Category
Early 20th Century Persian Sultanabad Persian Rugs
Materials
Wool
Antique Heriz Carpet 3.96m x 2.93m
Located in St. Albans, GB
A fabulous antique Heriz carpet, hand woven circa 1920. The design features a large geometrical medallion on a raspberry red field and deep indigo border. Lovely secondary colours, e...
Category
1920s Vintage Persian Rugs
Materials
Wool
Bobyrug’s Pretty large vintage kashan style rug
Located in Saint Ouen, FR
Introducing a stunning mid-century large Kashan rug featuring a captivating floral design and exquisite colors. This masterpiece is meticulously hand-knot...
Category
Mid-20th Century Indian Kashan Persian Rugs
Materials
Wool, Cotton
Antique Handwoven Persian Faraghan Rug in Perfect Condition
Located in West Hollywood, CA
This Fereghan rug has a brick-red field with a vase motif at each end issuing a floral spray and surrounded by a delicate polychrome floral vine around a central indigo-blue cusped m...
Category
Early 20th Century Persian Sarouk Farahan Persian Rugs
Materials
Wool
17th Century Persian Esfahan Rug. Size: 11 ft 4 in x 30 ft
Located in New York, NY
Rare and Collectible Oversized Persian Antique 17th Century Esfahan rug, Country of Origin / Rug Type: Persian Rugs, Circa Date: 17th Century. Size: 11 ft 4 in x 30 ft (3.45 m x 9.14...
Category
17th Century Persian Islamic Antique Persian Rugs
Materials
Wool
Antique Persian Malayer Rug. 7 ft 2 in x 16 ft 9 in
Located in New York, NY
Rustic Gallery Size Antique Casual Elegant Persian Herati Malayer Rug, Country of Origin: Persia, Circa date: 1900. Size: 7 ft 2 in x 16 ft 9 in (2.18 m x 5.11 m)
Category
20th Century Persian Tribal Persian Rugs
Materials
Wool
Vintage Pink Persian Fine Silk Qom Carpet
Located in Dallas, TX
78681 Vintage Persian Silk Qum Rug, 04'03 x 06'04. In the realm of regal enchantment and sensuous richness, behold the resplendent allure of this fine hand-knotted silk vintage Persian Qum rug. Woven with meticulous artistry, the elaborate floral design, combined with a light and airy color palette, unveil Iran's craftsmanship that captures the very essence of sensual decadence.
At the heart of this Persian masterpiece lies a prominent round medallion, resplendent with opulent frondescence, lavishly appointed in the center of the composition. Delicate rinceau and acanthus, woven with exquisite detail, encircle the medallion in a dance of sophistication. Equally distributed on either end of the medallion are trefoil palmette pendants. Rosettes, hyacinth, leaves, and floral blossoms rhythmically intertwine with arabesque vines, casting a mesmerizing spell against the silky pink field.
The ornate embellishments alone are sufficient to captivate the senses, but it is the extraordinary use of color that elevates this silk Qum rug to unparalleled heights. Elaborate corner spandrels, adorned with botanical cascades, seamlessly amalgamate into the composition, creating a symphony of visual opulence. The decadent floral border, accompanied by leafy rosette guard borders, encircle this woven wonder, evoking a lush enclosure that transcends time.
Emulating opulence and grace, this vintage Persian silk Qum rug exudes an enchanting ambiance rooted in formality and timeless elegance. From the emotional exuberance of Baroque to the lavish opulence of Rococo, this pink Persian rug...
Category
Late 20th Century Persian Tabriz Persian Rugs
Materials
Silk
$5,488 Sale Price
20% Off
Antique 1870s Persian Tabriz Rug Woven by Order of Prince Shahrukh Mirza, 13x21
Located in New York, NY
This Persian Tabriz carpet was woven by the order of Prince Shahrukh Mirza circa 1870, as stated by the signature in the carpet's border. It consists of a cotton warp and thread, hand-knotted pure wool pile and natural vegetable dyes. The level of detail is extraordinary, highlighted further by the carpet's rich gold, navy and red tones, and balanced by its soft pinks, greens and light blues. It features a Garden of Eden design...
Category
1870s Persian Tabriz Antique Persian Rugs
Materials
Wool
Zabihi Collection Persian Malayer Antique Rug
Located in New York, NY
Small Room size Antique Malayer rug from the 1st quarter of the 20th century
Details
rug no. j4259
size 7' x 9' 10" (213 x 300 cm)
Category
Early 20th Century Persian Tabriz Persian Rugs
Materials
Wool
Antique Sultanabad Persian Rug. Size: 10 ft x 17 ft 3 in
Located in New York, NY
Beautiful Large Gray Antique Sultanabad Persian Rug, Country of Rug / Rug Type: Persian Rug, Circa date: 1920. Size: 10 ft x 17 ft 3 in (3.05 m x 5.26 m).
Category
Early 20th Century Persian Sultanabad Persian Rugs
Materials
Wool
Afghanistan Kilim Square Area Rugs - Wool Brown Red Taupe - 88684
Located in Dallas, TX
Discover the elegance of Afghanistan Kilim featuring Square Area Rugs in Circa 1910. Designed with Wool and BrownIvoryRedTaupe, this exclusive design is perfect for enhancing your sp...
Category
20th Century Afghan Tribal Persian Rugs
Materials
Wool
Early 20th Century Persian Sarouk Rug
Located in Chicago, IL
A gorgeous large-scale early 20th century Persian Sarouk rug with an all-over mirrored pattern with myriad floral clusters and scrolling vines, surrounded by a wide complex border wi...
Category
1920s Persian Sarouk Farahan Vintage Persian Rugs
Materials
Wool
Mid-20th Century Persian Flatweave Kilim Accent Rug
Located in New York, NY
This Mid-20th century Persian Flatweave Kilim rug, measuring 5' 5" x 6' 3", features a vibrant array of closely spaced vertical stripes in soft yet lively colors. The palette include...
Category
Mid-20th Century Persian Kilim Persian Rugs
Materials
Wool
2nd Amendment Vintage Overdyed Rug
By Wunderkammer Studio, Alexander Sturm
Located in Dallas, TX
80385,
Showcasing an esoteric design and artful craftsmanship, this vintage overdyed rug has been given a twist. The controversial pistol pattern and atmospheric colorway woven into this piece work together creating a truly one-of-a-kind look. A faded backdrop sets the scene cultivating a thought-provoking focal point with a multifaceted impact open to the viewer's interpretation of the 2nd amendment. Regardless if hung on the wall in a gun club or placed on the floor in a shooting range, this gun rug...
Category
Mid-20th Century Persian Modern Persian Rugs
Materials
Wool
$9,600 Sale Price
20% Off
Vintage Room Size Persian Heriz in Red, Yellow, Blue, Pink, Navy, Green, Pink
Located in Barrington, IL
This vintage Persian Heriz rug, woven in the renowned weaving region of Azerbaijan in Northwest Persia, features a vibrant palette inspired by classic Serapi coloration. With its bri...
Category
Mid-20th Century Persian Persian Rugs
Materials
Wool, Cotton
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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