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Persian Rugs For Sale
Afghanistan Sultanabad Square Area Rugs - Wool Blue Green - 95785
Located in Dallas, TX
Discover the elegance of Afghanistan Sultanabad featuring Square Area Rugs in Circa 1990. Designed with Wool and BlueGreen, this exclusive design is perfect for enhancing your space.
Category
20th Century Afghan Tribal Persian Rugs
Materials
Wool
Persian Sultanabad Over Size Rug Circa 1990 - Wool Ivory Light Blue Red - 89366
Located in Dallas, TX
Discover the elegance of Persian Sultanabad featuring Over Size Rug in Circa 1990. Designed with Wool and IvoryLight BlueRed, this exclusive design is perfect for enhancing your space.
Category
20th Century Asian Persian Rugs
Materials
Wool
Afghanistan Sultanabad Area Rugs - Wool Blue Ivory Orange - 97283
Located in Dallas, TX
Discover the elegance of Afghanistan Sultanabad featuring Area Rugs in Circa 1990. Designed with Wool and BlueIvoryOrange, this exclusive design is perfect for enhancing your space.
Category
20th Century Afghan Tribal Persian Rugs
Materials
Wool
Late 19th Century Persian Sultanabad Rug
Located in New York, NY
Persia ca. 1890
Measures: 18'3" x 12'3" (556 x 373 cm)
Handwoven.
Category
Late 19th Century Persian Sultanabad Antique Persian Rugs
Materials
Wool
Green Persian Mahal Pillow
Located in New York, NY
Pillow made from a 20th century Persian Mahal rug.
15'' x 18''
Category
20th Century Federal Persian Rugs
Materials
Wool
$199 Sale Price
20% Off
Antique Persian Malayer Connoisseur Rug
Located in New York, NY
A colorful formal fine quality connoisseur level Persian Malayer rug. Rugs this quality type can be used as great wall decor as well.
Measures: 4'4'' x 5'8''.
Category
1890s Persian Victorian Antique Persian Rugs
Materials
Wool
Doris Leslie Blau Antique Khorassan Botanic Design Handmade Wool Rug
Located in New York, NY
Antique Khorassan Botanic Design Handmade Wool Rug
Size: 11'9" × 18'10" (358 × 574 cm)
A late 19th century Khorassan rug from Persia, the caramel field with an all-over trellis of pa...
Category
Late 19th Century Persian Khorassan Antique Persian Rugs
Materials
Wool
Vintage Turkish Oushak Rug, Vibrant Warmth Meets Faded Beauty
Located in Dallas, TX
50519 Vintage Turkish Oushak Rug, 05'00 X 07'07.
Vibrant warmth meets faded beauty in this hand knotted wool vintage Turkish Oushak rug. The barely-there botanical design and golden...
Category
Mid-20th Century Turkish Oushak Persian Rugs
Materials
Wool
Persian Sultanabad Over Size Rug Circa 1880 - Wool Green Ivory Red 74085
Located in Dallas, TX
Discover the elegance of Persian Sultanabad featuring Over Size Rug in Circa 1880. Designed with Wool and GreenIvoryRed, this exclusive design is perfect for enhancing your space.
Category
20th Century Persian Persian Rugs
Materials
Wool
Doris Leslie Blau Authentic 19th Century Persian Kirman Handmade Rug
Located in New York, NY
Authentic 19th century Persian Kirman handmade wool rug
Size: 13'10" × 21'10" (421 × 665 cm)
A late 19th century Persian Kirman (Kerman) antique carpet, the camel field with an all-o...
Category
Late 19th Century Persian Kirman Antique Persian Rugs
Materials
Wool
Afghanistan Sultanabad Over Size Rug - Wool Blue Design - 95812
Located in Dallas, TX
Exquisite Afghan Sultanabad Oversize Rug: A Grand Tapestry of Cerulean Blue and Earthy Accents
A Field of Oceanic Serenity and Intricate Design
This captivating Afghan Sultanabad ov...
Category
20th Century Afghan Sultanabad Persian Rugs
Materials
Wool
$27,504 Sale Price
20% Off
Persian Tabriz Rug, in the style of Haji Jalili, 11' x 15'
By Hadji Jalili
Located in New York, NY
This Persian Tabriz carpet created circa 1990 consists of cotton warp and threads and a hand-knotted pure wool pile. Completed in the style of Haj Jalili, the design depicts stylized...
Category
1990s Persian Tabriz Persian Rugs
Materials
Wool
Late 19th Century Persian Ziegler Sultanabad Rug
Located in New York, NY
Persia ca. 1890
Measures: 11'1" x 11'0" (338 x 335 cm)
Handwoven.
Category
Late 19th Century Persian Antique Persian Rugs
Materials
Wool
Afghanistan Sultanabad Area Rugs - Wool Blue Design - 95883
Located in Dallas, TX
Discover the elegance of Afghanistan Sultanabad featuring Area Rugs in Circa 1990. Designed with Wool and Blue, this exclusive design is perfect for enhancing your space.
Category
20th Century Afghan Tribal Persian Rugs
Materials
Wool
Doris Leslie Blau Antique Persian Tabriz Brown Handmade Wool Rug
Located in New York, NY
Antique Persian Tabriz Brown Handmade Wool Rug
Size: 12'8" × 21'5" (386 × 652 cm)
A late 19th century Persian Tabriz antique rug with a light brown ground beneath a beige trellis of ...
Category
Late 19th Century Persian Tabriz Antique Persian Rugs
Materials
Wool
Bobyrug’s Beautiful Vintage Tribal Kurdish Rug
Located in Saint Ouen, FR
Nice midcentury rug with a tribal design and red and blue colors, entirely hand knotted with wool velvet on cotton foundation.
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"Experience the epitome of luxury and craftsmanshi...
Category
Mid-20th Century Asian Rustic Persian Rugs
Materials
Wool, Cotton
$1,375 Sale Price
20% Off
Fine Silk Persian Carpet Depicting Royal Hunt in Midnight Blue-in stock
Located in Pudsey, GB
This exquisite silk rug showcases a captivating hunting scene—a timeless tribute to Persian storytelling through art. Set against a rich midnight-blue field, masterfully detailed hor...
Category
2010s English Arts and Crafts Persian Rugs
Materials
Silk
Doris Leslie Blau Antique Persian Tabriz Handmade Wool Rug
Located in New York, NY
Fine Antique Persian Tabriz Handmade Wool Rug
Size: 12'0" × 18'2" (365 × 553 cm)
This early 20th century Persian rug was made in Tabriz, the capital of the northwestern Iranian provi...
Category
Early 20th Century Persian Tabriz Persian Rugs
Materials
Wool
Handmade Antique Persian Kashan Rug 5.1' x 7.2', 1920s - 1N57
Located in Bordeaux, FR
This exquisite handmade antique Persian Kashan rug from the 1920s captures the timeless artistry and craftsmanship of Persian weaving. Made from wool, the rug features intricate patt...
Category
1920s Vintage Persian Rugs
Materials
Wool
Doris Leslie Blau Oversized Antique Persian Tabriz Handmade wool Rug
Located in New York, NY
Oversized Antique Persian Tabriz Handmade Wool Carpet
Size: 15'10" × 22'3" (482 × 678 cm)
A late 19th century Persian Tabriz rug with an overall field of concentric stripes of sand and beige around a central serrated-edge medallion with each stripe having similar small floral patterns within a sand enlarged herati border.
The origin of antique rug weaving is often disputed. Experts have uncovered splendid antique carpets in the palace of Cyrus the Great...
Category
Late 19th Century Persian Tabriz Antique Persian Rugs
Materials
Wool
Mid-Century Modern Style Minimalist Mazandaran Stripe Flat-Weave Rug
By Nasiri
Located in New York, NY
Our Mazandaran collection highlights the Minimalist sophistication that existed long before the modern era. These rugs are inspired by the kilims that were woven by Persian women in ...
Category
2010s Persian Mid-Century Modern Persian Rugs
Materials
Wool
Zabihi Collection Colorful Tribal Jaff Kurd Mini Early 20th Century Rug
Located in New York, NY
a highly decorative early 20th-century Colorful Jaff Kurd rug
Details
rug no. j3697
size 2' 11" x 3' 8" (89 x 112 cm)
Category
Early 20th Century Persian Rustic Persian Rugs
Materials
Wool
Zabihi Collection Pair of Persian Bidjar Rug Pillows
Located in New York, NY
Pair of Persian Bidjar Rug Pillows. 19'' x 20'' & 17'' x 19'' Respectively.
Details
rug no. p3827
Category
20th Century Turkish Tabriz Persian Rugs
Materials
Wool, Cotton, Foam
Doris Leslie Blau Vintage Persian Kirman Handmade Wool Rug
Located in New York, NY
Vintage Persian Kirman Handmade Wool Rug
Size: 11'2" × 17'6" (340 × 533 cm)
An early 20th century Persian Kirman rug, the ice blue field with an allover designs of floral swags and t...
Category
Early 20th Century Persian Kirman Persian Rugs
Materials
Wool
Vintage Hand-Woven Persian Tabriz Rug, 10' x 13'
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Vintage extra large Persian hand woven wool Tabriz rug in rich hues with small fringe. See last photo for weaving technique used. In original condition with visible wear consistent w...
Category
1970s Persian Tabriz Vintage Persian Rugs
Materials
Wool
Blue Vintage Persian Malayer Handmade Wool Runner
Located in Norwalk, CT
Beautiful vintage Persian Malayer hand knotted wool runner with a blue field. This Malayer runner has accents of red and brown in an all-over distressed geometric Botanical design.
...
Category
Early 20th Century Persian Malayer Persian Rugs
Materials
Wool
SUPERB Persian Heriz Rug - RR4857
Located in Shamokin Dam, PA
SUPERB Persian Heriz Rug - RR4857
This is a beautiful Persian Heriz Rug in very good condition. This is an authentic Persian Rug, made in Iran, and not a reproduction or copy from C...
Category
Early 20th Century American Arts and Crafts Persian Rugs
Materials
Oak
$4,400 Sale Price / item
20% Off
Zabihi Collection Tribal Brown Orange Distressed Persian Balouch Rug
Located in New York, NY
A late 19th century distressed Balouch Rug
Details
rug no. j3987
size 3' 4" x 6' 3" (102 x 191 cm)
Category
Late 19th Century Afghan Tribal Antique Persian Rugs
Materials
Wool
Mid-20th Century Persian Malayer Accent Rug
Located in New York, NY
A vintage Persian Malayer accent rug handmade during the Mid-20th century.
Measures: 4' 3" x 6' 5"
Category
Mid-20th Century Persian Malayer Persian Rugs
Materials
Wool
Zabihi Collection Signed Persian Gabbeh Rug
Located in New York, NY
a 21st century one of a kind Persian Gabbeh Rug
Details
rug no. j4020
size 4'5" x 6'7"
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Tribal Persian Rugs
Materials
Wool
Doris Leslie Blau Early 20th Century Persian Malayer Rug
Located in New York, NY
Early 20th century Persian Malayer hand knotted wool rug (size adjusted)
Size: 13'0" × 21'0" (396 × 640 cm)
An early 20th century Persian Antique Malayer rug, the abrashed blue field...
Category
Early 20th Century Persian Malayer Persian Rugs
Materials
Wool
Fantastic Late 19th Century Kazak Rug
Located in Chicago, IL
An unbelievable late 19th century Persian Kazak rug with an all-over styled floral pattern woven in light and dark indigo, crimson, and white vegetable dyed wool on a brilliant gold ...
Category
Late 19th Century Azerbaijani Kazak Antique Persian Rugs
Materials
Wool
$4,865 Sale Price
30% Off
Gorgeous Prayer Design Antique Persian Kerman Floral Rug 10'8" x 12'4"
Located in New York, NY
Gorgeous Prayer Design Antique Persian Kerman Floral Rug, Country of origin: Persian Rugs, Circa date: 1900
Category
20th Century Persian Kirman Persian Rugs
Materials
Wool
Doris Leslie Blau 1900s Persian Tabriz Handmade Wool Carpet
Located in New York, NY
Authentic 1900s Persian Tabriz handmade wool carpet
Size: 13'8" × 22'0" (416 × 670 cm)
An early 20th century Persian carpet from Tabriz, the cream field with millefleur overall betwe...
Category
Early 20th Century Persian Tabriz Persian Rugs
Materials
Wool
Doris Leslie Blau Antique Persian Sultanabad Rug
Located in New York, NY
Antique Persian Sultanabad rug
Size: 12'1" × 23'10" (368 × 726 cm)
Color: Aqua-blue, Beige, Blue, Brown, Green.
A hand-knotted wool antique Persian Sultanabad rug dating back to circ...
Category
Early 20th Century Persian Sultanabad Persian Rugs
Materials
Wool
Vintage Persian Shiraz Kilim Rug, Pacific Northwest Meets Luxury Lodge
Located in Dallas, TX
77850 Vintage Persian Shiraz Kilim rug with Tribal style 03'00 x 03'09. Full of tiny details and a bold expressive design combined with vibrant colors and tribal style, this hand-wov...
Category
Late 20th Century Persian Kilim Persian Rugs
Materials
Wool
Kashan vintage rug, hand-knotted in salmon and blue - Djoharian Collection
Located in Lohr, Bavaria, DE
A beautiful Midcentury hand-knotted rug with a salmon field and blue border.
Design: Medaillon
Pile: Wool
Warp: Cotton
Style: Traditional, Art Deco, European, Edwardian, Victorian
Le...
Category
1940s Azerbaijani Kashan Vintage Persian Rugs
Materials
Wool
$1,120 Sale Price
30% Off
21st Century Modern Kilim Rug
Located in Norwalk, CT
A hand knotted modern Kilim rug with a rust field and beige borders.
This rug measures 3' 1" x 9' 10".
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Persian Kilim Persian Rugs
Materials
Wool
Zig Zag 20th Century Persian Gabbeh Rug
Located in New York, NY
A 3rd quarter of the 20th Century Persian Gabbeh rug with a wavy zig-zag design
size 3' 5" x 4' 6" (104 x 137 cm).
Category
Late 20th Century Mid-Century Modern Persian Rugs
Materials
Wool
Handmade Antique Afghan Baluch Rug 3.4' x 6.9' 1930s - 1С1159
Located in Bordeaux, FR
This handmade antique Afghan Baluch rug from the 1930s is a stunning example of traditional tribal craftsmanship. Woven with rich natural dyes and intricate patterns, this piece is b...
Category
1930s Vintage Persian Rugs
Materials
Wool
$661 Sale Price
70% Off
8'7"x11'10" Blush Red Antique Persian Bijar Full Pile Hand Knotted Soft Wool Rug
Located in Carlstadt, NJ
Blush Red, Antique Persian Bijar, Full Pile and Soft, Shabby Chic, Sides and Ends Professionally Secured, Hand Knotted, 100% Wool, Oriental Rug
Primary materials: Wool
Latex: No Pile...
Category
1920s Persian Medieval Vintage Persian Rugs
Materials
Wool
$6,080 Sale Price
20% Off
Early 20th Century Persian Sarouk Rug
Located in Chicago, IL
A charming early 20th century Persian Sarouk rug with a traditional central mirrored floral medallion living amidst a field of more flower clusters, surrounded by a wide border with ...
Category
1920s Persian Sarouk Farahan Vintage Persian Rugs
Materials
Wool
$1,540 Sale Price
30% Off
Afghanistan Anatoly Runner Rug - Wool Ivory Red Design - 93551
Located in Dallas, TX
Discover the elegance of Afghanistan Anatoly featuring Runner Rug in Circa 1970. Designed with Wool and IvoryRed, this exclusive design is perfect for enhancing your space.
Category
20th Century Afghan Tribal Persian Rugs
Materials
Wool
Doris Leslie Blau Antique Persian Khorassan Handmade Wool Rug
Located in New York, NY
Antique Persian Khorassan Handmade Wool Carpet
Size: 13'6" × 15'7" (411 × 474 cm)
An early 20th century antique Khorassan rug from Northeast Persia, the abrashed camel field with a v...
Category
Early 20th Century Persian Khorassan Persian Rugs
Materials
Wool
18 x 13 ft Rug in Style of Farahan Ziegler Palace size Hand-Knotted 550 x 400 cm
Located in Lohr, Bavaria, DE
A huge sized rug with design in style of Farahan or Sultanabad.
This beautiful rug was hand knotted. The background is in an elegant beige color with floral designs.
Farahan design rugs are very looked after since they go well with many Interior styles such Traditional, Farmhouse, Hollywood Regency, Industrial, vintage Boho and Art Deco.
The appearance of this rug is excellent.
• Beautiful vintage rug
• All hand knotted
• Hand spun wool
• Condition: Very good, fresh washed
Our rugs are shipped from Germany. Measures: 18 x 13 ft.
Ziegler Sultanabad carpets have their origins in ancient Persia. It was named after the Anglo-Swiss company Ziegler & Co. based in Manchester. From the mid-1880s it was a producer and dealer in carpets from Persia and had production facilities in the Azerbaijan / Tabriz region, Sarough Sultanabad (today Arak) and Mahal. In contrast to the more colorful rugs of earlier eras, Ziegler rugs were made in softer and often lighter tones. The knot density was medium fine, the wool quality very good. Today, original Ziegler carpets are sought-after.
Ziegler carpets are currently being knotted in Iran, Pakistan, Afghanistan and India and are sold under the following names: Ziegler Carpet, Ziegler Farahan, Ziegler Mahal and Ziegler Arijana. The designs are often based on the originals, the colors are often reduced to a few shades within a carpet. This creates rugs with calm elegance, which refine a room in a modern, upscale furnishing style, ideal as a decorative but calm design element. In addition to designs from Farahan, Mahal, Sultanabad, Oushak and Khotan motifs are also used in modern Ziegler carpets.
High-quality new sheep's wool is used as the base material for the wear layer. This comes from the region (Ghanzi wool) as well as from New Zealand. The color pigments are of natural origin (vegetable colors) in higher-quality qualities. Typical colors of Ziegler carpets are beige, rut, grey, blue, black and green. A special wash gives the carpets a light vintage look and a subtle sheen. Coarser and cheaper Ziegler carpets are often referred to as Chubi Ziegler carpets, fine and finest Ziegler carpets as Ariana or Aryana / Arijana Ziegler carpets.
Ziegler carpets are knotted in many formats. In Europe, the most common are 180 x 120 cm or 6 x 4 ft, 200 x 150 cm or 7 x 5 ft, 240 x 300 cm or 8 x 10 ft, 300 x 200 cm or 10 x 7 ft, 360 x 270 cm. or 12 x 9 ft Our customers in the USA and Great Britain are more often looking for oversized in 15 x 12 ft...
Category
Late 20th Century Afghan Oushak Persian Rugs
Materials
Wool
India Tabriz Over Size Rug - Wool Brown Pink Red Design - 93865
Located in Dallas, TX
Discover the elegance of India Tabriz featuring Over Size Rug in Circa 1990. Designed with Wool and BrownPinkRed, this exclusive design is perfect for enhancing your space.
Category
20th Century Indian Modern Persian Rugs
Materials
Wool
Turkey Kilim Area Rugs - Design - 98902
Located in Dallas, TX
A Traditional Turkish Kilim
An Artistic Weave Unfolds
This magnificent Turkish Kilim, measuring 6 ft 7 in x 6 ft 7 in, stands as a stunning testament to centuries of celebrated Anato...
Category
Late 20th Century Turkish Kilim Persian Rugs
Materials
Wool
$960 Sale Price
20% Off
Modern Floral Light Blue over Size Sultanabad Wool Rug
Located in Norwalk, CT
This contemporary take on the traditional Sultanabad style is showcased in an exquisite hand-knotted wool rug with a striking light blue color. An intricately designed frame accentua...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Persian Sultanabad Persian Rugs
Materials
Wool
Colorful Vintage Swedish Wall Rug Interior Design Home Decor
Located in London, GB
Vintage Swedish Modernist design wool wall rug
Finely woven wool rug somewhat reminiscent of a native American Navajo Chiefs blanket
168 x 86 cm approximate
Period 1960s
Conditi...
Category
1960s Swedish Vintage Persian Rugs
Materials
Wool
Antique Persian Isfahan
Located in New York, NY
Antique Persian Isfahan, measures: 10'4" x 14'2"
Ivory background.
Category
1940s Persian Vintage Persian Rugs
Materials
Wool
$60,000
9'8"x12'3" Red Hand Knotted Pure Wool Semi Antique Persian Heriz Worn Down Rug
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
1960s Persian Medieval Vintage Persian Rugs
Materials
Wool
$3,220 Sale Price
20% Off
Turkey Anatoly Area Rugs - Wool Brown Ivory Pink Design - 93028
Located in Dallas, TX
Discover the elegance of Turkey Anatoly featuring Area Rugs in Circa 1940. Designed with Wool and BrownIvoryPink, this exclusive design is perfect for enhancing your space.
Category
20th Century Turkish Persian Rugs
Materials
Wool
Donegal Area Rugs Circa 1990 - 12513
Located in Dallas, TX
Discover the elegance of this unique Donegal featuring Area Rugs in Circa 1990. Designed with meticulous attention to detail, this exclusive design is perfect for enhancing your space.
Category
20th Century Unknown Persian Rugs
Materials
Wool
Zabihi Collection Antique Persian Qum Room Size Rug
Located in New York, NY
Authentic room size decorative Persian Qum rug.
7'9'' x 11'7''
Qum weavers are known for producing prayer rugs with elegant tree of life designs, as well as compartment designs derived from classical Persian garden carpets...
Category
20th Century Persian American Classical Persian Rugs
Materials
Wool
Turkey Kilim Area Rugs - Design - 99261
Located in Dallas, TX
Earthy Vertical Lineage Traditional Wool Rug
Skilled craftsmanship defines this wool area rug. It is from Turkey. Designed for traditional living. It presents a unique, striped patte...
Category
Late 20th Century Turkish Kilim Persian Rugs
Materials
Wool
Late 19th Century Persian Sultanabad Rug
Located in New York, NY
Persia ca. 1890
Measures: 20'3" x 12'8" (617 x 386 cm)
Handwoven.
Category
Late 19th Century Persian Sultanabad Antique Persian Rugs
Materials
Wool
Late 19th Century Persian Sultanabad Rug
Located in New York, NY
North-West Persia, circa 1890
Handwoven
Size: 23'5" x 14'1" (714 x 429 cm).
Category
Late 19th Century Persian Sultanabad Antique Persian Rugs
Materials
Wool
Russian Karabagh Area Rugs - Wool Blue Green Ivory Red Yellow - 97944
Located in Dallas, TX
Discover the elegance of Russian Karabagh featuring Area Rugs in Circa 1910. Designed with Wool and BlueGreenIvoryOrangeRedYellow, this exclusive design is perfect for enhancing your...
Category
20th Century Russian Tribal Persian Rugs
Materials
Wool
Afghanistan Swedish Collection Area Rugs - Wool Green Ivory - 97359
Located in Dallas, TX
Discover the elegance of Afghanistan Swedish Collection featuring Area Rugs in Circa 1940. Designed with Wool and GreenIvory, this exclusive design is perfect for enhancing your space.
Category
20th Century Afghan Tribal Persian Rugs
Materials
Wool
Late 19th Century Persian Sultanabad Rug
Located in New York, NY
Persia, ca. late 19th century
Measures: 18'3" x 12'11" (556 x 394 cm)
Handwoven.
Category
Late 19th Century Persian Sultanabad 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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