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Persian Rugs For Sale
Zabihi Collection Persian Malayer Antique Runner
Located in New York, NY
an early 20th century wide malayer runner
Details
rug no. j3449
size 3' 5" x 13' 10" (104 x 422 cm)
Category
20th Century Persian Malayer Persian Rugs
Materials
Wool
Zabihi Collection Worn Antique Ziegler Mahal Rug
Located in New York, NY
A late 19th Century room size persian ziegler mahal distressed rug
rug no. 9677
size 10' x 14'
Category
Late 19th Century Persian Sultanabad Antique Persian Rugs
Materials
Wool
Antique Red Persian Sarouk Rug with Traditional Style
Located in Dallas, TX
79222 Antique Red Persian Sarouk Rug, 08'08 x 15'07. This hand-knotted wool antique Persian Sarouk rug is a masterpiece of ornamental storytelling and technical prowess, steeped in t...
Category
Early 20th Century Persian Sarouk Farahan 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...
Category
1890s Persian Khorassan Antique 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
Zabihi Collection Light Green Persian Kashan Mat
Located in New York, NY
A fine quality mat size Persian Kashan small square mini rug from the 1930s
Measures: 1'11" x 2'9'' circa 1930
Category
Early 20th Century Persian American Empire Persian Rugs
Materials
Wool
10'x13'9" Chiffon White Hand Knotted Distressed Antiqued Persian Pure Wool Rug
Located in Carlstadt, NJ
Chiffon White, Hand Knotted, Distressed, Antiqued Persian with Ziegler Mahal Design, Oxidized, Zero Pile, Shaved Low, Pure Wool, Oriental Rug
Primary materials: Wool
Latex: No Pile
...
Category
2010s Indian Oushak Persian Rugs
Materials
Wool
$8,882 Sale Price
20% Off
10'x12'3" Berry Red Vintage and Worn Persian Heriz Hand Knotted Pure Wool Rug
Located in Carlstadt, NJ
Berry Red, Vintage and Worn, Persian Heriz with Large Medallion Design, Shaved Down, Sides and Ends Professionally Secured, Clean, Hand Knotted, 100% Wool, Oriental Rug
Primary mater...
Category
1960s Persian Heriz Serapi Vintage Persian Rugs
Materials
Wool
$1,864 Sale Price
20% Off
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
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
Antique Haji Jalili Tabriz Rug
Located in Katonah, NY
Concentric center medallions with end finials atop a covered field of floral blossoms and vinery. Intricate tight weave with great details and abrashes, especially in the blue. Color...
Category
1910s Persian Tabriz Vintage Persian Rugs
Materials
Wool, Cotton
Gabbeh Rug 5'6'' x 7'7''
Located in New York, NY
Gabbeh Rug 5'6'' x 7'7''. Wool pile rugs, usually scatter formats, woven by the Qashghai tribes of SW Persia (Fars Province), in moderate weave, uncluttered geometries and unshaded c...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Persian Persian Rugs
Materials
Wool, Cotton
$2,450
Vintage Gabbeh Persian Tribal Rug, Blue with Geometric Patterns - Rug & Kilim
Located in Long Island City, NY
This vintage 3x6 Persian Gabbeh runner rug is the latest grand entry to Rug & Kilim’s curation of rare tribal pieces. Hand-knotted in wool circa 1950-1960.
On the Design:
This vin...
Category
1950s Persian Tribal Vintage Persian Rugs
Materials
Wool
Handmade Vintage Persian Isfahan Prayer Rug 3.5' x 5.7' 1970s - 1D166
Located in Bordeaux, FR
This magnificent Persian Isfahan rug, crafted during the 1970s, is a testament to timeless Persian artistry. Hand-knotted with exceptional skill, it features a luxurious blend of kor...
Category
1980s Vintage Persian Rugs
Materials
Silk, Wool
Antique Bidjar Persian Oriental Room Sized Wool Carpet C1930
Located in Big Flats, NY
Antique Bidjar Persian Oriental Room Sized Wool Carpet C1930.
Measures - 144"L x 101"W x .5"D.
An antique Bidjar Persian carpet from circa 1930, featuring wool construction, i...
Category
20th Century Persian Rugs
Materials
Wool
$3,600 Sale Price
20% Off
Beautiful Early 20th Century Sarouk Rug
Located in Chicago, IL
A beautiful early 20th century Persian Sarouk rug with a traditional mirrored tree-of-life pattern including myriad flowers and scrolling vines woven in light and dark indigo, cream,...
Category
1930s Persian Sarouk Farahan Vintage Persian Rugs
Materials
Wool
Beautiful Antique Persian Zanjan Rug, c. 1930-40's
Located in Milwaukee, WI
Wildly Beautiful Antique Persian Zanjan Unique 2-Tone Border - Funky Boho Piece
About: So Dang Good, i will write this soon but what a wild size and rug!
Size: 4.9 x 6.6
Age: Ant...
Category
20th Century Persian Rugs
Materials
Wool
Antique Persian Mahal Extra-Long Runner Rug with Floral Patterns Rug & Kilim
Located in Long Island City, NY
Made with hand-knotted wool circa 1900-1920, this 3x16 antique Persian runner rug of Mahal provenance is one of the most exciting new curations from Rug & Kilim’s rare classics—a bre...
Category
Early 1900s Persian Kilim Antique Persian Rugs
Materials
Wool
Mid-20th Century Handmade Persian Mashad Small Room Size Carpet
Located in New York, NY
A vintage Persian Mashad small room size carpet handmade during the mid-20th century.
Measures: 8' 0" x 10' 0".
Category
Mid-20th Century Persian Neoclassical Persian Rugs
Materials
Wool
Mid-20th Century Persian Malayer Accent Rug
Located in New York, NY
A vintage Persian Malayer accent rug. This popular Malayer pattern of octagons, tilted rhomboid palmettes, and jagged ‘fish’ leaves appear on a small light blue-grey field abrashing ...
Category
Mid-20th Century Persian Malayer Persian Rugs
Materials
Wool
Doris Leslie Blau Authentic 19th Century Persian Bidjar Handmade Rug
Located in New York, NY
Authentic 19th Century Persian Bidjar Handmade Wool Carpet
Size: 12'9" × 25'7" (388 × 779 cm)
An exceptional example of antique rug, this particular rug from Bidjar in West Persia ha...
Category
Late 19th Century Persian Antique Persian Rugs
Materials
Wool
9'x11'8" Red Antiqued Persian Serapi Inspired Design Pure Wool Hand Knotted Rug
Located in Carlstadt, NJ
Rust Red, Antiqued Persian Serapi Inspired Design, Ghazni Wool, 200 KPSI Densely Woven, Hand Knotted, Natural Dyes Oriental Rug
Primary materials: Wool
Latex: No Pile
height: 0.25 I...
Category
2010s Afghan Serapi Persian Rugs
Materials
Wool
$6,228 Sale Price
20% Off
Large Antique Garous Bidjar in Geometric Design in Blue Background & Multi Color
Located in Atlanta, GA
Very large Antique Persian Bidjar, Keivan Woven Arts- rug/ F-0402, Large Persian rug, Garous design Bidjar, Large Bidjar,
Measures: 13'2 x 25'8
Th...
Category
Late 19th Century Persian Tabriz Antique Persian Rugs
Materials
Wool
Very Large Antique Persian Bidjar Rug in Gray, Blue, Light Orange, Bronze
Located in Atlanta, GA
Very large and substantial Persian antique Bidjar in light orange-rust, and blue-gray, orange bronze, Taupe green.
Measures: 14'6 x 24'2
Bidjar antique rug from Persia with or...
Category
Early 20th Century Persian Malayer Persian Rugs
Materials
Wool
Zabihi Collection Camel Powder Blue Antique Persian Serab Small Rug
Located in New York, NY
An early 20th century traditional Persian Serab mat in powder blue and camel accents.
Measures: 2'7" x 4'1".
Category
Early 20th Century Persian Tribal Persian Rugs
Materials
Wool
Antique Persian Area Rug Overdye Design
Located in Dallas, TX
Antique Persian area rug handwoven from the finest sheep’s wool. It’s colored with all-natural vegetable dyes that are safe for humans and pets. It’s a traditional Overdye design han...
Category
20th Century Persian Other Persian Rugs
Materials
Wool
$3,000 Sale Price
20% Off
Early 20th Century Handmade Persian Malayer Accent Rug
Located in New York, NY
An antique Persian Malayer accent rug handmade during the early 20th century.
Measures: 4' 3" x 6' 5".
Category
Early 20th Century Persian Rustic Persian Rugs
Materials
Wool
Antique Persian Haji Jalili Tabriz Rug 13’6” x 18’7”
Located in New York, NY
Antique Persian Haji Jalili Tabriz Rug 13’6” x 18’7”. The well-woven to finely knotted 1890 to 1910 pieces woven in the eponymous workshop or its copyists, in Tabriz, in formats ran...
Category
Late 19th Century Persian Antique Persian Rugs
Materials
Wool, Cotton
Antique Persian Tabriz Handmade Allover Motif Beige Oversize Wool Rug
Located in Norwalk, CT
Beautiful antique Persian Tabriz hand-knotted wool rug with a beige field. This piece has a designed frame and a gorgeous all-over floral design with blue and brown accents.
This...
Category
Late 19th Century Persian Tabriz Antique Persian Rugs
Materials
Wool
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
Antique Heriz Rug
Located in Norwalk, CT
A 20th century antique Heriz rug with an all over red geometric, medallion motif. This rug measures at 7'2" x 10'2".
Category
Mid-20th Century Persian Heriz Serapi Persian Rugs
Materials
Wool
$6,900
Zabihi Collection Persian Kerman Square Rug Antique Pillow
Located in New York, NY
Pillow made from a 19th century Persian Kerman rug. Fill insert and zipper closure provided
Measures: 20" x 20".
Category
20th Century Turkish Tabriz Persian Rugs
Materials
Wool, Cotton, Foam
Doris Leslie Blau Oversized Antique Persian Kirman Rug
Located in New York, NY
Oversized antique Persian Kirman rug
Size: 14'10" × 22'3" (452 × 678 cm)
A late 19th century Persian Kirman (Kerman) antique rug, the slate blue field with an unusual design of grace...
Category
Late 19th Century Persian Kirman Antique Persian Rugs
Materials
Wool
Pre-1900 Antique Lavar Kerman Rug Antique Persian Rug Persian Lavar Purple
Located in New York, NY
1890 Antique Lavar Rug Handmade Oriental Rug Authentic Rug 9x12 Oriental Rug
267cm x 346cm
Circa 1890
"This is an exceptional rare, handmade...
Category
1890s Persian Antique Persian Rugs
Materials
Wool
Antique Serapi Rug Antique Persian Heriz Serapi Rug Handmade Persian Rug 8x10
Located in New York, NY
Antique Serapi Heriz Rug Artistic Rust 8'4" x 10' 254cm x 305cm
"This is a magnificent antique Serapi Heriz rug with a rare geometric overall design-. The cold climate of Mountains ...
Category
1920s Persian Vintage Persian Rugs
Materials
Wool
Vintage Persian Qum Rug
Located in Chicago, IL
A remarkable 100% hand-knotted silk vintage Persian Qum rug with a mesmerising medallion with myriad flowers and scrolling vines living amidst a radiating pattern of more stylized fl...
Category
Mid-20th Century Persian Persian Rugs
Materials
Silk
$14,500
Fine Antique Persian Mohtasham Kashan Rug 4’0" x 6’5"
Located in New York, NY
Fine Antique Persian Mohtasham Kashan Rug 4’0" x 6’5". The Revival Period rugs woven by two generations of Mohtashams, from 1880 to WWI, with imported Manchester-spun, Australian mer...
Category
Late 19th Century Persian Antique Persian Rugs
Materials
Wool, Cotton
Late 19th Century Haji Khalili Persian Tabriz Carpet with Modern Style
By Haji Khalili
Located in Dallas, TX
74938 Late 19th Century Haji Khalili Antique Persian Tabriz Rug, 09'05 x 12'07. Steeped in the mystique of Persia’s storied past, this Late 19th Century Haji Khalili Persian Tabriz r...
Category
Late 19th Century Persian Regency Antique Persian Rugs
Materials
Wool
Afghanistan Tabriz Area Rugs - Wool Ivory Taupe Yellow Design - 93887
Located in Dallas, TX
Afghanistan Tabriz Area Rugs,
The Modern Medallion: An Afghan Rug with Persian Soul
This really beautifull area rug is a stunning masterpiece of modern design, a textile that weaves...
Category
20th Century Afghan Tribal Persian Rugs
Materials
Wool
Late 19th Century 1880's Antique Persian Bijar Carpet with Traditional Style
Located in Dallas, TX
53868 Late 19th Century Antique Persian Bijar Rug Runner, 01'11 x 25'11. This extraordinary hand-knotted wool antique Persian Bijar rug runner, dating back to the late 19th century, is a rare and remarkable example of Persian craftsmanship. Known for their durability and intricate artistry, Bijar rugs are celebrated as the "Iron Rugs of Persia," and this extra-long Persian carpet runner is no exception. It seamlessly combines traditional elegance with rustic sensibility, showcasing an intricate design that captivates the viewer with its timeless charm and unparalleled craftsmanship.
The field is adorned with elongated medallions, each filled with an allover pattern of Herati motifs—a hallmark of Persian artistry. These motifs, composed of a central rosette flanked by curling leaves or fish forms, create a mesmerizing rhythm across the runner. The earthy color palette, featuring shades of rust, navy blue, and ivory, evokes a sense of warmth and rustic refinement, making this piece as visually striking as it is culturally significant. The medallions are beautifully framed by angular detailing, enhancing their presence and creating a harmonious balance across the length of the rug.
The artisanal character of this Bijar runner is further emphasized by its exquisite texture and incredible detail. The dense knotting and precise execution of the intricate patterns reflect the exceptional skill of the weavers, whose dedication to their craft has transformed this rug into a piece of woven art. The elongated format, rare for antique Bijar rugs, adds to its allure, making it an ideal choice for stairways, long hallways, or grand corridors, where its beauty can be fully appreciated.
Emanating a sense of exotic sophistication, this antique Persian Bijar runner tells a story of tradition, artistry, and timeless elegance. Its rustic yet refined aesthetic captures the essence of an exotic journey, adding worldly charm to any space it graces. As a rare find, this woven wonder is not only a functional piece but also a collector’s treasure, embodying the rich heritage and enduring appeal of Persian weaving traditions.
Rendered in variegated shades of brick red, navy blue, baked clay, cerulean, rose, brown, terra cotta, tan, dark pink, coffee and verdigris with other accent colors.
Distressed. Desirable Age Wear.
Abrash.
Hand knotted wool.
Made in Iran.
Measures: 01'11 x 25'11.
Pile Height: 0.25 of an inch.
Antique Stair Runner...
Category
Late 19th Century Russian Spanish Colonial Antique Persian Rugs
Materials
Wool
3'x5'10" Turquoise Wool and Silk Persian Tabriz Design Hand Knotted Runner Rug
Located in Carlstadt, NJ
Turquoise Blue, Wool and Silk, Persian Tabriz Design, Hand Knotted Broken and Erased, Runner Oriental Rug
Primary materials: Wool & Silk
Latex: No Pile
height: 0.25 Inches
Style: Tr...
Category
2010s Indian Tabriz Persian Rugs
Materials
Wool
$996 Sale Price
25% Off
Antique Late 19th Century Authentic Wool Handwoven Persian Sultanabad Rug
Located in West Hollywood, CA
The shaded mid-blue field with an overall design of bold light blue, taupe and mole-brown palmettes linked by delicate floral vine and by bold serrated leaves enclosing smaller palme...
Category
Late 19th Century Persian Sultanabad Antique Persian Rugs
Materials
Wool
Fabulous Early 20th Century Mohajeran Rug
Located in Chicago, IL
A fabulous early 20th century Persian Mohajeran rug with a bold all-over mirrored floral pattern with myriad varieties of flowers and vines woven in crimson, light indigo, cream, and...
Category
1930s Persian Sarouk Farahan Vintage Persian Rugs
Materials
Wool
Antique Hand-woven Floral Persian Kerman Rug
Located in West Hollywood, CA
This antique, circa 1900, Kerman rug has a shaded sea-blue field with a dense floral and leafy vine around three columns of fox-brown and ivory bold linked floral cartouches and palm...
Category
Early 20th Century Persian Persian Rugs
Materials
Wool
19th Century N.W. Persian Serapi Carpet ( 9' x 11'6" - 275 x 350 )
Located in New York, NY
19th Century N.W. Persian Serapi Carpet ( 9' x 11'6" - 275 x 350 )
Category
1890s Persian Serapi Antique Persian Rugs
Materials
Wool
Persian Kilim Small Rug Circa 1910 - Wool Black Brown Ivory Orange - 91461
Located in Dallas, TX
Discover the elegance of Persian Kilim featuring Small Rug in Circa 1910. Designed with Wool and BlackBrownIvoryOrange, this exclusive design is perfect for enhancing your space.
Category
20th Century Asian Persian Rugs
Materials
Wool
Early 20th Century Azerbaijani Karabakh Rug
Located in Chicago, IL
A rare and commanding piece of textile history, this early 20th-century Azerbaijani pictorial Karabakh rug is a masterwork of both symbolism and craftsmanship. At its heart, a striki...
Category
1940s Azerbaijani Sarouk Farahan Vintage Persian Rugs
Materials
Wool
Classic Antique Heriz Carpet with a Red Field and Blue Accents
Located in New York, NY
A rose sub-medallion is embedded in the larger navy octogramme medallion with ragged palmette pendants. The encompassing red field shows broken vinery and serrated leaves, set within...
Category
Early 20th Century Persian Persian Rugs
Materials
Wool
Hand-Woven Late 19th Century Wool Bakhshaish Rug from North West Persia
Located in West Hollywood, CA
This traditional handwoven Persian Bakhshaish rug has a shaded ocean blue field counterposed by broad geometric palmettes issuing complementary floral motif, in a coral red border of...
Category
Late 19th Century Persian Bakshaish Antique Persian Rugs
Materials
Wool
Vintage Heriz Rug
Located in Katonah, NY
:: Unusual size and proportions, being close to square and small in scale. Double quatrefoil overlay center medallion with minor floral blossom outwardly bursting atop a covered fiel...
Category
1930s Persian Heriz Serapi Vintage Persian Rugs
Materials
Wool, Cotton
$4,510
Antique 1910s Persian Yazd Rug, Wool, Hand-knotted, 10' x 17'
Located in New York, NY
This Persian Yazd carpet circa 1910 consists of a hand-knotted handspun wool pile and natural vegetable dyes. The size is 10' x 16'9" and it is in excellen...
Category
Early 20th Century Persian Persian Rugs
Materials
Wool
Antique Persian Haji Jalili Tabriz Rug, Circa 1880s, Wool, 9’ x 12’
Located in New York, NY
This Persian Haji Jalili Tabriz carpet circa 1880 consists of a cotton warp and thread, hand-knotted wool pile and natural vegetable dyes. It is an exceptional piece from the workshi...
Category
19th Century Persian Tabriz Antique Persian Rugs
Materials
Wool
Vintage Bakhtiari Rug 4'9'' x 7'9''
Located in New York, NY
This is a well-woven sacatter from the vllagers in the Chahar Mahal district in central Persia. These rugs are often called “Bakhtiari”, although these latter weave mostly bags and n...
Category
1950s Persian Vintage Persian Rugs
Materials
Wool, Cotton
$3,960 Sale Price
59% Off
Fine Antique Persian Tehran Rug 4’9" x 7’4”
Located in New York, NY
Fine Antique Persian Tehran Rug 4’9" x 7’4”. The interwar, finely woven curvilinear scatters and room sizes woven in the Persian capital city. Medallion, allover and directional/nich...
Category
Late 19th Century Persian Antique Persian Rugs
Materials
Wool
Ararat Rugs Kerman Vase Technique Carpet 17th Century Revival Rug, Natural Dyed
By Ararat Rugs
Located in Tokyo, JP
The source of carpet comes from the book Museo Calouste Gulbenkian, Printed by Gulbenkian Museum Lisbon, in 2015, nr.52. This is a vase-technique carpet design in the 17th century in the Kerman region, of Persia. In the 16th century, in Safavid Persia, medallion rugs were among the most appreciated, but at the end of the century and the beginning of the next, a taste for decoration with floral motifs, coils, and palmettes gradually emerged, covering the entire field. This is the case, for this example design, with rugs from eastern and southern Persia. Among the latter are the famous vase-type rugs attributed to the Kerman region, to which our design belongs. Considered by some specialists to be quite atypical, this rug made in Persia, probably in Kirman in the time of Shah Abbas (1587-1625), presents, on a dark blue background, an exuberant and dynamic vegetal decoration in which horizontal and vertical rows of palmettes and stand out, due to their dimension and spiral movements, large sickle-shaped leaves, alternating with branches and flowers. The very narrow rim, with a red background, is filled with a frieze of coils and flowers. It’s a famous carpet design as ‘Kerman Vase Technique Rug, The Most Expensive Rug...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Turkish Revival Persian Rugs
Materials
Wool, Natural Fiber, Organic Material
Antique Heriz Carpet 3.37m x 2.42m
Located in St. Albans, GB
A beautiful antique Heriz carpet, handwoven circa 1920 with a large geometrical medallion on a terracotta field and deep indigo border. Fabulous secondary colours, especially the lar...
Category
1920s Vintage Persian Rugs
Materials
Wool
Vintage Persian Subdued Heriz Rug 11'6 X 14'7
Located in New York, NY
Vintage Subdued Heriz Rug 11'6 X 14'7. The Heriz district of NW Persia has been weaving carpets for over a century, with geometric designs and tonalities ranging from mellow to satur...
Category
20th Century Persian Persian Rugs
Materials
Wool
Early 20th Century Chinese Art Deco Rug
Located in Chicago, IL
A beautiful early 20th century Chinese Art Deco rug with a fuchsia background, champagne colored border, and overlaid with myriad auspicious flowers including peonies, chrysanthemums...
Category
1920s Chinese Art Deco Vintage Persian Rugs
Materials
Wool
Doris Leslie Blau Persian Tabriz Rug With a Cintamani insignia in one corner
Located in New York, NY
Persian Tabriz Rug With a Cintamani insignia in one corner
Size: 11'7" × 19'3" (353 × 586 cm)
An early 20th century hand-knotted wool antique Persian rug. The rug displays alternatin...
Category
Early 20th Century Persian Tabriz Persian Rugs
Materials
Wool
Persian Kilim Small Rug Circa 1910 - Wool Brown Ivory Design - 89549
Located in Dallas, TX
Discover the elegance of Persian Kilim featuring Small Rug in Circa 1910. Designed with Wool and BrownIvory, this exclusive design is perfect for enhancing your space.
Category
20th Century Asian 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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