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Persian Rugs For Sale
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
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
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
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
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 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
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 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
Antique Persian Tabriz Rug. Size: 14 ft 8 in x 22 ft
Located in New York, NY
Magnificent Oversized Navy Blue Antique Persian Tabriz Rug, Country of Origin / Rug Type: Persian Rug, Circa Date: 1900. Size: 14 ft 8 in x 22 ft (4.47 m x 6.71 m).
Category
Early 20th Century Persian Tabriz Persian Rugs
Materials
Wool
Late 19th Century, Antique Ziegler Rug
Located in West Hollywood, CA
This antique Ziegler carpet has a shaded royal-blue field with an overall design of bold polychrome palmettes around a central column of simila...
Category
Late 19th Century Sultanabad Antique Persian Rugs
Materials
Wool
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
Orley Shabahang "Majesty" Lion Persian Wool Carpet, 5' x 7'
Located in New York, NY
With a large distinct green and gray lion motif, this hand-knotted wool carpet, "Majesty," utilizes hand-spun wool and organic vegetable dyes. Woven with Orley Shabahang’s exclusive ...
Category
2010s Persian Modern Persian Rugs
Materials
Wool
17th Century Small Size Persian Khorassan Rug. 4 ft 5 in x 5 ft 9 in
Located in New York, NY
Small size 17th century Persian Khorassan rug, Country of Origin / rug type: Persian rug, Circa date 17th century. Size: 4 ft 5 in x 5 ft 9 in (1.35 m x 1.75 m)
Category
17th Century Persian Khorassan Antique Persian Rugs
Materials
Wool
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
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
Antique Hand Knotted Persian Malayer Rug All-Over Design on a Teal Background
Located in Atlanta, GA
Large antique Persian Malayer rug with all-over design in teal background, Keivan Woven Arts / rug / GLD-7587, Large Malayer Herati design in teal blue,...
Category
1910s Persian Malayer Vintage 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 Persian Bakhtiari Rug With Garden Design 7' X 11'6
Located in Atlanta, GA
This magnificent Antique Bakhtiari Rug features an all-over diamond garden design replete in with a large variety of bold colors. The central design is enclosed within a complementary multi-tiered border.
All-over diamond design antique Persian Bakhtiari Garden rug...
Category
Early 20th Century Persian Tribal Persian Rugs
Materials
Wool
Antique Persian Khorassan Carpet. 14 ft 6 in x 20 ft 7 in
Located in New York, NY
Antique Persian Khorassan Carpet, Country of Origin: Persia, Circa date: 1900. Size: 14 ft 6 in x 20 ft 7 in (4.42 m x 6.27 m)
Category
20th Century Persian Khorassan Persian Rugs
Materials
Wool
Antique Persian Haji Jalili Tabriz Rug. 11 ft x 14 ft 8 in
Located in New York, NY
Finely Woven Beautiful Antique Persian Tabriz Rug by Master Weaver Haji Jalili, Country of Origin: Persia, Circa Date: Late 19th Century. Size: 11 ft x 14 ft 8 in (3.35 m x 4.47 m).
Category
Late 19th Century Persian Tabriz Antique Persian Rugs
Materials
Wool
Late 19th Century Camel Hair Runner
Located in New York, NY
A late 19th century tribal highly decorative Persian Bakshaish Camel Hair runner. Great quality and great condition.
Measures: 3'8" x 11'.
Category
Late 19th Century Persian Bakshaish Antique Persian Rugs
Materials
Wool
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
Wool, Hand-knotted, Green and Pink Art Nouveau Persian Rug, 10' x 14'
Located in New York, NY
Orley Shabahang’s Wool "Framed Garden" Persian carpet from the Art Nouveau Collection measures 10’ x 14’ and was created in Iran circa 2004. Its hand-knotted pure wool pile in lush hues of forest green and blush pink evokes the sensation of walking through a golden rose garden in bloom. Gold, red and blue tones accent the design and echo the traditional Persian Garden rugs of decades past. The versatile, all-over design showcases blooming rose and paisley motifs, detailed by rich green stalks and soft golden flower bulbs. The exterior border features budding roses in similar shades, oriented to serve as a walkway surrounding the flower garden. This warm and inviting design, combined with the highest quality raw materials, conveys the essence of the Persian Garden carpet...
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Early 2000s Persian Art Nouveau Persian Rugs
Materials
Wool
Late 19th Century Antique Persian Sultanabad Carpet with Modern Style
Located in Dallas, TX
74681 Late 19th Century Antique Persian Sultanabad Rug, 10'03 x 13'04. A grand statement of cultivated taste, this hand-knotted wool exquisite, antique Persian Sultanabad rug from th...
Category
Late 19th Century Persian Spanish Colonial Antique Persian Rugs
Materials
Wool
Antique Hand-woven Navy-Blue Persian Malayer Wool Rug
Located in West Hollywood, CA
This traditional handwoven Persian Malayer rug has a navy field of tonal cream Herati pattern enclosing a grand central arabesque medallion, with similar spandrels, in a delicate ivo...
Category
Early 20th Century Persian Malayer Persian Rugs
Materials
Wool
Doris Leslie Blau Early 20th Century Persian Khorassan Handmade Wool Rug
Located in New York, NY
Early 20th Century Persian Khorassan Botanic Handmade Wool Rug
Size: 13'0" × 18'10" (396 × 574 cm)
An early 20th century Persian Khorassan antique rug, the sand field with an enlarge...
Category
Early 20th Century Persian Khorassan Persian Rugs
Materials
Wool
Antique 1940s Persian Tabriz 10x13 Tan, Brown, & Ivory Handmade Area Rug
Located in Houston, TX
Ashly Fine Rugs presents a 1940s Antique Persian Tabriz 10x13 Wool Handmade Rug. Tabriz is a northern city in modern-day Iran and has forever been famous ...
Category
1940s Persian Tabriz Vintage Persian Rugs
Materials
Wool
Vintage Handmade Persian Tribal Runner Rug Gabbeh Design
Located in Dallas, TX
Vintage handwoven Persian runner rug made from fine wool and all-natural vegetable dyes that are safe for people and pets. This beautiful piece features simple geometric patterns whi...
Category
Late 20th Century Persian Other Persian Rugs
Materials
Wool
$4,500 Sale Price
25% Off
Modern Sultanabad Handmade Wool Rug Allover Floral In Blue
Located in Norwalk, CT
This hand-knotted Sultanabad rug features a modern design with a blue base. The Persian rug is bordered with a beige frame and embellished with many colors that form an attractive fl...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Pakistani 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
Handmade Vintage Turkmen Tekke Rug 4' x 5.9' 1950s - 1D199
Located in Bordeaux, FR
This handmade vintage Turkmen Tekke rug from the 1950s is an exquisite example of traditional craftsmanship. Measuring 5.9 feet (180 cm) in length and 4 feet (121 cm) in width, this ...
Category
1950s Vintage Persian Rugs
Materials
Wool
Antique Persian Kerman Rug. Size: 13 ft 6 in x 24 ft 2 in
Located in New York, NY
Gorgeous Oversized Floral Antique Persian Kerman Rug, Country of Origin / Rug Type: Persian Rugs, Circa Date: 1900. Size: 13 ft 6 in x 24 ft 2 in (4.11 m x 7.37 m)
Category
Early 20th Century Persian Kirman Persian Rugs
Materials
Wool
Antique Persian Sultanabad, Wool Handmade, Beige and Red Oriental Rug
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 the...
Category
Late 19th Century Persian Sultanabad Antique Persian Rugs
Materials
Wool
$23,000 Sale Price
23% Off
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 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
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
Antique Persian Heriz Serapi Rug. 11 ft 8 in x 21 ft 8 in
Located in New York, NY
Oversized Antique Persian Heriz Serapi Rug, Country of origin / rug type: Persian rugs, Circa date: 1900. Size: 11 ft 8 in x 21 ft 8 in (3.56 m x 6.6 m)
Category
20th Century Persian Heriz Serapi Persian Rugs
Materials
Wool
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
Antique Persian Sultanabad Carpet Ivory, Red, Light Blue, and Green
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 the...
Category
Late 19th Century Persian Sultanabad Antique Persian Rugs
Materials
Wool
$19,499 Sale Price
25% Off
Antique Persian Bakshaish Rug. 13 ft 6 in x 18 ft 6 in
Located in New York, NY
Beautiful Cypress Tree Design Large Antique Persian Bakshaish Rug, Country of Origin: Persia, Circa date: 1880 – Bakshaish is one of the oldest rug-weaving villages and is known for ...
Category
19th Century Persian Bakshaish Antique Persian Rugs
Materials
Wool
19th Century Persian Malayer Pictorial Carpet ( 12'4" x 15'10" - 375 x 483 )
Located in New York, NY
19th Century Persian Malayer Pictorial Carpet ( 12'4" x 15'10" - 375 x 483 )
Around a classic Azerbaijan medallion, eight castles are lifted by horned Djins (evil mythological crea...
Category
1890s Persian Malayer Antique 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
1920's Persian Malayer Carpet with Modern Style
Located in Dallas, TX
76510 Antique Persian Malayer Rug, 06'10 x 13'00. This hand-knotted wool antique Persian Malayer rug is a mesmerizing testament to the artistry of time-honored weaving traditions. It...
Category
Early 20th Century Persian Malayer 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...
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Mid-20th Century Persian Kilim Persian Rugs
Materials
Wool
Colorful Tree of Life Persian Bakhtiari Carpet, 6' x 9'
Located in New York, NY
Measuring 5’5” x 8’3”, this colorful Tree-of-Life Bakhtiari carpet is hand-knotted in blue, red, green, pink, and taupe wool and illustrates a tribal-in...
Category
Early 2000s Persian Bakshaish Persian Rugs
Materials
Wool
Doris Leslie Blau 19th Century Persian Tabriz Handwoven Wool Rug
Located in New York, NY
19th century Persian Tabriz cream, brown, gray and black handwoven wool rug
Size: 6'2" × 7'10" (187 × 238 cm)
Such magnificent and fascinating art works as this antique Persian Tabri...
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Late 19th Century Persian Tabriz Antique Persian Rugs
Materials
Wool
Mid-20th Century Bakhtiari Rug
Located in Chicago, IL
A wonderful mid-20th century Persian Bakhtiari rug with a patchwork pattern composed of a grid of varying floral patterns woven in crimson, indigo, green, and cream, and surrounded b...
Category
1950s Persian Tribal Vintage 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
Antique Persian Tabriz Haji Jalili Rug
By Haji Khalili
Located in New York, NY
An antique Persian Tabriz carpet from the first quarter of the 20th century woven in the prominent workshop of Haji Jalili.
Category
Early 20th Century Persian Tabriz Persian Rugs
Materials
Wool
Bobyrug’s Very Fine and Beautiful Large Vintage Tabriz Style Rug
Located in Saint Ouen, FR
Exquisite large rug featuring a stunning design with a central medallion. Beautifully hand-knotted with wool velvet on a cotton foundation, this rug boasts vibrant colors including r...
Category
Late 20th Century Chinese Tabriz Persian Rugs
Materials
Wool, Cotton
Doris Leslie Blau Authentic Persian Bakhtiari Handmade Wool Rug
Located in New York, NY
Authentic Persian Bakhtiari handmade wool rug
Size: 13'1" × 21'3" (398 × 647 cm)
An early 20th century Persian Bakhtiari rug having an overall hexagonal stepped lattice in shades of ...
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Early 20th Century Persian Persian Rugs
Materials
Wool
Antique Persian Runner Antique Persian Malayer Runner 1890 4x10ft
Located in New York, NY
Antique Geometric Tribal Rug Handmade Runner Rug 1890 3'6" x 9'8" 107cm x 295cm
"This is a beautiful antique rug with a beautiful geometric pattern and unique motifs. A cool, tribal...
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1890s Persian Khorassan Antique Persian Rugs
Materials
Wool
Yarrow Pink Serapi Heriz Wool Hand Knotted Denser Weave Oriental Rug 9'2"x11'8"
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...
Category
2010s Afghan Heriz Serapi Persian Rugs
Materials
Wool
$2,512 Sale Price
20% Off
Antique Kerman Persian Rug. Size: 13 ft 7 in x 23 ft
Located in New York, NY
Beautiful Oversized Antique Kerman Persian Rug, Country of Origin / Rug Type: Persian Rug, Circa date: 1900. Size: 13 ft 7 in x 23 ft (4.14 m x 7.01 m).
Category
Early 20th Century Persian Kirman Persian Rugs
Materials
Wool
Antique Persian Bakshaish Rug. 10 ft 10 in x 13 ft 4 in
Located in New York, NY
Beautiful Tribal Room Size Rustic Antique Persian Bakshaish Rug, Country of Origin: Persian rug, Circa date: 1880. Size: 10 ft 10 in x 13 ft 4 in (3.3 m x 4.06 m)
Category
19th Century Persian Bakshaish Antique Persian Rugs
Materials
Wool
Zabihi Collection Large Persian Antique Bakhtiari Rug
Located in New York, NY
1920s Persian Bakhtiari Rug with an all-over colorful geometric design surrounded by a floral border
Details
rug no. j4187
size 11' 9" x 16' 5" (358 x 500 cm)
Category
Early 20th Century Persian Tribal Persian Rugs
Materials
Wool
Vintage Persian Isfahan Rug with French Romanticism and Louis XIV Style
Located in Dallas, TX
61025 vintage Persian Isfahan rug with French Romanticism and Louis XIV Style 13'04 x 19'09. Ornate details and effortless beauty with romantic conn...
Category
Mid-20th Century Persian Louis XIV Persian Rugs
Materials
Wool
Bobyrug’s Nice Vintage Transylvanian Rug
Located in Saint Ouen, FR
Very beautiful midcentury rug with nice floral decorative design and beautiful pink field color, entirely hand knotted with wool velvet on cotton foundation.
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"Experience the epi...
Category
Mid-20th Century Romanian Tabriz Persian Rugs
Materials
Wool, Cotton
$1,572 Sale Price
20% Off
19th Century Serapi Rug
Located in New York, NY
An extraordinary, authentic late 19th century Persian Heriz Serapi rug.
Measures: 11'3'' x 15'
The Serapi rug can be traced back to the beginning of Persian handmade rug production in 5,500 B.C., but it was not until the mid-19th century that Persian rugs began to be exported around the world. Before these rugs became an export item, they were used only in the villages in which they were produced.
Mellow colors and more minimal pattern distinguish the Serapi from other members of the Heriz family. Original Serapi rugs were created in the villages of Serapi, Sarab, Ahar, Heriz and Gorevan.
Older Heriz...
Category
19th Century Persian American Classical Antique Persian Rugs
Materials
Wool
$70,000
6'5"x9'7" Terracotta Red Vintage Persian Heriz Hand Knotted Wool Oriental Rug
Located in Carlstadt, NJ
Terracotta Red, Vintage Persian Heriz with Geometric Medallion Design, Even Wear, Cropped Thin, Good Condition, Sides and Ends Professionally Secured, 100% Wool, Hand Knotted, Orient...
Category
1960s Persian Heriz Serapi Vintage Persian Rugs
Materials
Wool
$1,722 Sale Price
20% Off
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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