Persian Rugs

Persian Rugs For Sale

Period: 21st Century and Contemporary

Period: 19th Century

Contemporary Sultanabad Style Handmade Wool Rug by Doris Leslie Blau

Located in New York, NY

Contemporary sultanabad style handmade wool rug by Doris Leslie Blau. Size: 8'10" x 12'6" (269 x 381 cm). Elegance offered by new rugs cannot be found anywhere else. Inspired by the ...

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21st Century and Contemporary Persian Sultanabad Persian Rugs

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Wool

Contemporary Sultanabad Style Handmade Wool Rug by Doris Leslie Blau

Antique Persian Tabriz Handmade Wool Rug

Located in New York, NY

Antique Persian Tabriz Handmade Wool Rug Size: 9'3" × 11'4" (281 × 345 cm) Antique Tabriz rugs are widely known for their diversity. They can range from flat to pile weaves. Patterns...

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19th Century Persian Tabriz Antique Persian Rugs

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Wool

Antique Persian Tabriz Handmade Wool Rug

Traditional Oriental Inspired Handmade Wool Rug by Doris Leslie Blau

Located in New York, NY

Traditional oriental inspired blue, salmon pink and beige wool rug by Doris Leslie Blau. Size: 6'4" × 9'0" (193 × 274 cm). Imagine a busy bazaar in Iran, with merchants noisily adver...

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21st Century and Contemporary Indian Modern Persian Rugs

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Wool

Traditional Oriental Inspired Handmade Wool Rug by Doris Leslie Blau

Persian Hank Knotted Tabriz Mahi Fish Design Rug Runner

Located in San Diego, CA

Tabriz rugs are well known for their excellent weaving and design. One of the very famous patterns of Tabriz rugs are Fish Design known as Mahi and is one of the classis patterns pro...

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2010s Persian Tabriz Persian Rugs

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Wool, Cotton, Silk

Persian Hank Knotted Tabriz Mahi Fish Design Rug Runner

Wool Persian Map Rug, "San Francisco" by Orley Shabahang, 10' x 14'

By Bahram Shabahang, Orley Shabahang

Located in New York, NY

This wool Persian carpet by Orley Shabahang depicting an antique map, "San Francisco", measures 10' x 14'. Every step upon its plush surface takes one on a journey not only across a...

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2010s Persian Persian Rugs

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Wool

Wool Persian Map Rug, "San Francisco" by Orley Shabahang, 10' x 14'

19th Century Persian Malayer in Geometric Pattern in Turquoise, Ivory, Brown

Located in Barrington, IL

Vintage Persian Malayer area rug in an allover geometric pattern set on an ivory background with a brick red border and accents colors in turquoise, brown, green, and red circa the ...

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Late 19th Century Persian Antique Persian Rugs

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Wool, Cotton

19th Century Persian Malayer in Geometric Pattern in Turquoise, Ivory, Brown

Antique Qashgai Runner 4' X 14'5

Located in New York, NY

Antique Qashgai Runner 4' X 14'5. A wonderful detailed wool, hand knotted runner. The Qashgai are the largest and most influential of the Fars province (SW Iran) nomadic groups. The ...

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19th Century Persian Antique Persian Rugs

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Wool

Antique Qashgai Runner 4' X 14'5

Ivory Background Mostofi Design Antique Persian Halavai Bidjar Rug 7'8" x 15'

Located in New York, NY

Gorgeous Ivory Background Mostofi Design Antique Persian Halavai Bidjar Rug, Country of Origin / Rug Type: Antique Persian Rugs, Circa Date: 1880

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Late 19th Century Persian Art Nouveau Antique Persian Rugs

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Wool

Ivory Background Mostofi Design Antique Persian Halavai Bidjar Rug 7'8" x 15'

9'x12' Pastel Floral Design Rug

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Elevate your space with our 9'x12' Persian design grey ivory all wool hand-knotted rug made in India. Featuring a great transitional design, this rug adds style and luxurious comfort...

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21st Century and Contemporary Indian Persian Rugs

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Wool

9'x12' Pastel Floral Design Rug

19th Century Persian Sultanabad Red Handmade Rug

Located in New York, NY

19th century Persian Sultanabad red botanical handmade rug Size: 12'0" × 17'2" (365 × 523 cm) Antique Persian rugs are undoubtedly a royalty of decor. Famed for their exquisite beaut...

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Late 19th Century Persian Sultanabad Antique Persian Rugs

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Wool

19th Century Persian Sultanabad Red Handmade Rug

Bobyrug’s pretty antique small qashqai fragment rug

Located in Saint Ouen, FR

Nice antique qashqai fragment rug with beautiful geometrical and tribal design and nice natural colours with navy blue, red, orange, blue, green and white, entirely hand knotted with...

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Late 19th Century Asian Tribal Antique Persian Rugs

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Wool

Bobyrug’s pretty antique small qashqai fragment rug

Antique Persian Heriz Serapi Rug, 9'7 x 12'

Located in New York, NY

Antique Persian Heriz Serapi rug 9'7 x 12'. Serapi carpets are a quality designation for Heriz pieces of a firmer weave, shorter pile and finer quality. There is no village of Serapi...

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19th Century Persian Heriz Serapi Antique Persian Rugs

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Wool

Antique Persian Heriz Serapi Rug, 9'7 x 12'

Antique Persian Feraghan Sarouk, The Most decorative, As Is

Located in Evanston, IL

Introducing the exquisite Sarouk Feraghan, a timeless rug dating back to the late 1880s and remarkably preserved in excellent condition. Woven in and around the picturesque region o...

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Late 19th Century Persian Sarouk Farahan Antique Persian Rugs

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Wool

Antique Persian Feraghan Sarouk, The Most decorative, As Is

Antique Persian Serapi Carpet Handmade Wool Oriental Rug Rust, Ivory, Light Blue

Located in Port Washington, NY

Late 19th and early 20th-century Serapi rugs represent a pinnacle of artistic achievement in Persian carpet weaving. Originating from the Serab village in the Heriz region of Northwe...

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Late 19th Century Persian Heriz Serapi Antique Persian Rugs

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Wool

Antique Persian Serapi Carpet Handmade Wool Oriental Rug Rust, Ivory, Light Blue

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Late 19th Century Turkmen Tekke Ensi Carpet ( 4' 1'' x 4' 6'' - 125 x 137 cm )

Located in New York, NY

Late 19th Century Turkmen Tekke Ensi Carpet ( 4' 1'' x 4' 6'' - 125 x 137 cm )

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1890s Russian Antique Persian Rugs

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Wool

Late 19th Century Turkmen Tekke Ensi Carpet ( 4' 1'' x 4' 6'' - 125 x 137 cm )

9'x12' Pastel Floral Design Rug

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Elevate your space with our 9'x12' Persian design grey ivory all wool hand-knotted rug made in India. Featuring a great transitional design, this rug adds style and luxurious comfort...

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21st Century and Contemporary Indian Persian Rugs

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Wool

9'x12' Pastel Floral Design Rug

Allover Modern Designed Sultanabad Square Wool Rug In Light Brown

Located in Norwalk, CT

This is a Persian wool rug, hand-knotted and featuring a lovely design in blue, beige, and brown on a light brown field. This rug measures at 8'1" x 8'3".

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21st Century and Contemporary Persian Sultanabad Persian Rugs

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Wool

Allover Modern Designed Sultanabad Square Wool Rug In Light Brown

Brown Room Size Modern Sultanabad Wool Rug Allover Pattern

Located in Norwalk, CT

This is a modern Persian Sultanabad rug with a brown field, a wide border, and an all-over light blue and yellow pattern. This rug Measures 9'9'' x 12'8''.

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21st Century and Contemporary Persian Sultanabad Persian Rugs

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Wool

Brown Room Size Modern Sultanabad Wool Rug Allover Pattern

Floral Handmade Modern Sultanabad Wool Rug In Light Brown

Located in Norwalk, CT

A hand-knotted wool rug featuring a light brown color field with a blue, beige, and green floral design. This rug measures at 5'3" x 6'9".

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21st Century and Contemporary Persian Sultanabad Persian Rugs

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Wool

Floral Handmade Modern Sultanabad Wool Rug In Light Brown

Handmade Square Beige Sultanabad Wool Rug With Modern Allover Design

Located in Norwalk, CT

This is a hand-knotted Persian wool rug with a beige field. The design has accents in brown, blue, and goldenrod. This rug measures at 6'2" x 6'8".

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21st Century and Contemporary Persian Sultanabad Persian Rugs

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Wool

Handmade Square Beige Sultanabad Wool Rug With Modern Allover Design

Late 1800's Qashqai - Museum Quality, Nomadic Persian Rug

Located in Blacksburg, VA

Museum Quality, Ancient Persian Qashqai 4' 4" x 7' Absolutely stunning example of an authentic 1800's Persian Qashqai Rug. Rug weaving is believed to originated roughly 4000 year...

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Late 19th Century Persian Tribal Antique Persian Rugs

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Wool

Late 1800's Qashqai - Museum Quality, Nomadic Persian Rug

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Red Oversized Antique Persian Heriz Serapi Rug 15'4" x 26'8"

Located in New York, NY

Beautiful Red Oversized Antique Persian Heriz Serapi Rug, Country Of Origin: Persia, Circa Date: 1880

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Late 19th Century Persian Heriz Serapi Antique Persian Rugs

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Wool

Red Oversized Antique Persian Heriz Serapi Rug 15'4" x 26'8"

Antique Persian Mission Melayer Rug, AS IS c-1880

Located in Evanston, IL

Explore the Timeless Beauty of Antique Persian Malayer Rugs Step into a world of elegance and history with this exquisite 4'2" x 6'3" antique Persian Malayer rug, dating back to th...

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Late 19th Century Persian Malayer Antique Persian Rugs

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Wool

Antique Persian Mission Melayer Rug, AS IS c-1880

Zabihi Collection Mid 19th Century Lavar Kerman Pictorial Rug

Located in New York, NY

Rare worn Mid 19th Century worn Persian Lavar Kerman with a pair of pictorial motif rugs that were woven together. Measures: 2'5" x 3'9" The province and city of Kerman in Central...

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Mid-19th Century Persian Kirman Antique Persian Rugs

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Wool

Zabihi Collection Mid 19th Century Lavar Kerman Pictorial Rug

Antique Persian Feraghan Sarouk, The Most decorative, As Is

Located in Evanston, IL

Introducing the exquisite Sarouk Feraghan, a timeless rug dating back to the late 1880s and remarkably preserved in excellent condition. Woven in and around the picturesque region o...

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Late 19th Century Persian Sarouk Farahan Antique Persian Rugs

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Wool

Antique Persian Feraghan Sarouk, The Most decorative, As Is

Fine Floral Antique Palace Size Persian Kerman Rug 19'7" x 41'

Located in New York, NY

Fine Floral Antique Palace Size Persian Kerman Rug, Country of Origin / Rug Type: Persian Rugs, Circa Date: 1920

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Late 19th Century Persian Kirman Antique Persian Rugs

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Wool

Fine Floral Antique Palace Size Persian Kerman Rug 19'7" x 41'

19th Century Antique Persian Serapi Carpet Handmade Oriental Rug

Located in Hudson, NY

SERAPI RUG: 8'8" X 10'8" Late 19th Century Red field with stylized meandering blossoms and an ivory, pink and blue geometric pendant medallion at the center. Ivory sub-field contains...

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Late 19th Century Persian Serapi Antique Persian Rugs

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Wool

19th Century Antique Persian Serapi Carpet Handmade Oriental Rug

Vase Design Large Size Antique Persian Tabriz Haji Jalili 14'6" x 19'10"

By Haji Jalili

Located in New York, NY

A Magnificent Vase Design Light Blue Large Size Antique Persian Tabriz Haji Jalili Rug, Country of Origin: Persian Rug, Circa Date: Late 19th Century

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Late 19th Century Persian Tabriz Antique Persian Rugs

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Wool

Vase Design Large Size Antique Persian Tabriz Haji Jalili 14'6" x 19'10"

Gray Handmade Modern Sultanabad Designed Wool Rug

Located in Norwalk, CT

A hand-knotted wool rug with a blue and light brown design on a gray field. This rug measures at 5'1" x 6'11".

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21st Century and Contemporary Persian Sultanabad Persian Rugs

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Wool

Gray Handmade Modern Sultanabad Designed Wool Rug

9'x12' Grey Floral Design Rug

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Elevate your space with our 9'x12' Persian design grey ivory all wool hand-knotted rug made in India. Featuring a great transitional design, this rug adds style and luxurious comfort...

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21st Century and Contemporary Indian Persian Rugs

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Wool

9'x12' Grey Floral Design Rug

Large Navy Blue Background Antique Persian Garous Design Bidjar Rug 11' x 17'8"

Located in New York, NY

Magnificent Large Navy Blue Background Antique Persian Garous Design Bidjar Rug, Country of Origin: Persia, Circa Date: 1880

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Late 19th Century Persian Tribal Antique Persian Rugs

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Wool

Large Navy Blue Background Antique Persian Garous Design Bidjar Rug 11' x 17'8"

Antique Rug Kirman Raver. Late 19th

Located in RÉDING, FR

Antique Kirman Laver (Raver) Late. 19th Magnificent Kerman carpet known as Laver, circa 1880. Coming from a castle in Agenais. Kerman is the largest city in southeastern Iran. It is...

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Late 19th Century Persian Kirman Antique Persian Rugs

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Wool

Antique Rug Kirman Raver. Late 19th

Antique Isfahan Rug - 19th Century Isfahan Rug, Antique Handwoven Rug

Located in Sultanahmet, 34

This elegant 19th-century Isfahan carpet is an example of the most exquisite craftsmanship of its period. This eye-catching work, with its rich color palette and detailed patterns, a...

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19th Century Persian Antique Persian Rugs

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Wool

Antique Isfahan Rug - 19th Century Isfahan Rug, Antique Handwoven Rug

10 x 13 Antique Mahal Wool Rug In Rust Color with Allover Motif

Located in Norwalk, CT

Hand-knotted wool Persian rug with rust field and floral motif in blue, pink, and brown hues. This rug measures 9'10" x 13'1".

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Late 19th Century Persian Islamic Antique Persian Rugs

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Wool

10 x 13 Antique Mahal Wool Rug In Rust Color with Allover Motif

Orley Shabahang "Rabbit Hole" Cream and Brown Contemporary Persian Rug, 8' x 10'

By Bahram Shabahang, Orley Shabahang

Located in New York, NY

Get lost in the beauty of this 8' x 10' cream and brown contemporary Persian area rug, "Rabbit Hole" from Orley Shabahang. This abstract piece utilizes a concentric design that mesme...

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Early 2000s Persian Mid-Century Modern Persian Rugs

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Wool

Orley Shabahang "Rabbit Hole" Cream and Brown Contemporary Persian Rug, 8' x 10'

Red Antique Persian Serapi Heriz Wool Hand Knotted Even Wear Rug 11'3"x15'3"

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...

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1890s Persian Medieval Antique Persian Rugs

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Wool

Red Antique Persian Serapi Heriz Wool Hand Knotted Even Wear Rug 11'3"x15'3"

Abstract Rug. Persian Bidjar. Wool and Silk Design. 2.55 x 1.55 m.

Located in MADRID, ES

Abstract rug made by hand in silk and wool. - Persian Bidjar - Belonging to the Abstract Collection. - As it is made by hand, its shades are not uniform, which makes it much easier w...

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2010s Persian Rugs

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Wool, Silk

Abstract Rug. Persian Bidjar. Wool and Silk Design. 2.55 x 1.55 m.

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Antique Shahsevan Runner - 19th Century Shahsevan Runner, Antique Runner

Located in Sultanahmet, 34

This exquisite antique Shahsevan runner is a masterpiece that showcases the artistic richness and mastery of craftsmanship of the 19th century. This work, carefully woven with wool m...

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19th Century Persian Antique Persian Rugs

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Wool

Antique Shahsevan Runner - 19th Century Shahsevan Runner, Antique Runner

Abstract Rug. Persian Bidjar. Wool and Silk Design. 2.65 x 1.70 m.

Located in MADRID, ES

Abstract rug made by hand in silk and wool. - Persian Bidjar - Belonging to the Abstract Collection. - As it is made by hand, its shades are not uniform, which makes it much easier w...

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2010s Persian Rugs

Materials

Wool, Silk

Abstract Rug. Persian Bidjar. Wool and Silk Design. 2.65 x 1.70 m.

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Antique Persian Bakhtiari Runner with Tree Design by Keivan Woven Arts 3' x 8'9

Located in Atlanta, GA

Colorful Antique Persian Bakhtiari Runner with All-Over Garden And Tree Design. Measures: 3'0 x 8'9 Keivan Woven Arts Antique Persian Bakhtiari Runner with a Rare Tree Design. Ke...

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1890s Persian Tribal Antique Persian Rugs

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Wool

Antique Persian Bakhtiari Runner with Tree Design by Keivan Woven Arts 3' x 8'9

Hand-knotted Lion Persian Wool Rug in Gray, Orange and Black, 4' x 6'

By Bahram Shabahang, Orley Shabahang

Located in New York, NY

Skillfully hand-knotted, the 4' x 6' "Lion" carpet from Orley Shabahang utilizes wool hand-dyed in tones of gray, orange, and black. From the Orley Shabahang Animal Collection, which...

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2010s Persian Persian Rugs

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Wool

Hand-knotted Lion Persian Wool Rug in Gray, Orange and Black, 4' x 6'

Authentic 19th Century Persian Malayer Rug

Located in New York, NY

Authentic 19th century Persian Malayer rug Size: 11'3" × 16'8" (342 × 508 cm) An exceptional example of late 19th century Persian Malayer antique rugs, the striated tan field with lu...

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Late 19th Century Persian Malayer Antique Persian Rugs

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Wool

Authentic 19th Century Persian Malayer Rug

Abstract Rug. Persian Bidjar. Wool and Silk Design. 2.90 x 1.80 m.

Located in MADRID, ES

Abstract rug made by hand in silk and wool. - Persian Bidjar in measurements 2.90 x 1.80 m - Belonging to the Abstract Collection. - As it is made by hand, its shades are not uniform...

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2010s Persian Rugs

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Wool, Silk

Abstract Rug. Persian Bidjar. Wool and Silk Design. 2.90 x 1.80 m.

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19th Century Persian Sultanabad Rug

Located in New York, NY

Authentic 19th Century Persian Sultanabad Blue, Red Hand Knotted Wool Rug Size: 12'6" × 17'9" (381 × 541 cm) A fine example of late 19th century Persian Sultanabad antique rugs the r...

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Late 19th Century Persian Sultanabad Antique Persian Rugs

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Wool

19th Century Persian Sultanabad Rug

Antique Sarouk Farahan Prayer Rug - Late 19th Century Farahan Rug, Handwoven Rug

Located in Sultanahmet, 34

Late 19th Century Persian Sarouk Rug Pile-woven in a format untypical of export pieces, indicating a Persian client, this white-ground Farahan belongs to the garden type. A longing ...

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Late 19th Century Persian Antique Persian Rugs

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Wool

Antique Sarouk Farahan Prayer Rug - Late 19th Century Farahan Rug, Handwoven Rug

Antique Rare Pictorial Biblical Rug

Located in New York, NY

Antique Rare Pictorial Biblical Rug Size: 6'1" × 12'2" (185 × 370 cm)

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Late 19th Century Persian Kirman Antique Persian Rugs

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Wool

Antique Rare Pictorial Biblical Rug

Very fine Persian Tabriz Silk & Wool - 10.2' 6.7'

Located in Newmanstown, PA

Very fine Persian Tabriz Silk & Wool - 10.2' 6.7'

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Early 2000s Persian Persian Rugs

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Wool, Silk

Very fine Persian Tabriz Silk & Wool - 10.2' 6.7'

Modern Kilim Striped Rug

Located in New York, NY

Modern Kilim Striped Rug Size: 11'6" × 14'5" (350 × 439 cm) Color: Beige, Brown

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21st Century and Contemporary Persian Kilim Persian Rugs

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Wool

Modern Kilim Striped Rug

Late 1800's Geometric Lori - Nomadic Persian Rug

Located in Blacksburg, VA

Stunning Late 19th Century Lori Rug 5' 3" x 7' 9" Incredibly attractive piece of Persian culture, hand woven by the legendary nomadic tribe the Lores. These ancient people trace th...

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Late 19th Century Persian Tribal Antique Persian Rugs

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Wool, Goat Hair

Late 1800's Geometric Lori - Nomadic Persian Rug

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Antique Khamseh Rug - 19th Century Khamseh Rug, Hanwoven Rug, Antique Rug

Located in Sultanahmet, 34

19th Century Khamseh Rug - Antique Hanwoven Rug This elegant 19th-century Khamseh rug adds nobility to any space with its historical richness and sophisticated design. This handmade...

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19th Century Persian Antique Persian Rugs

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Wool

Antique Khamseh Rug - 19th Century Khamseh Rug, Hanwoven Rug, Antique Rug

Over sized Antique Persian Bidjar Rug in Herati Design by Keivan Woven Arts

Located in Atlanta, GA

Large Antique Persian Bidjar Rug in All Over Herati Design by Keivan Woven Arts. This Over sized Antique Bidjar Persian rug has variety of colors, rug R20-0903-178549, country of ori...

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1890s Persian Tribal Antique Persian Rugs

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Wool

Over sized Antique Persian Bidjar Rug in Herati Design by Keivan Woven Arts

Fine And Beautiful Floral Animal Design Antique Persian Kerman Rug 14'3" x 29'8"

Located in New York, NY

Extremely Fine And Beautiful Floral Animal Design Antique Persian Kerman Rug, Country of Origin / Rug Type: Antique Persian Rug, Circa: Late 19th Century

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Late 19th Century Persian Kirman Antique Persian Rugs

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Wool

Fine And Beautiful Floral Animal Design Antique Persian Kerman Rug 14'3" x 29'8"

Handmade Antique Persian Collectible Gashkai Bagface 2.2' x 2.7', 1880s - 1N22

Located in Bordeaux, FR

Elevate your collection with this Handmade Antique Persian Collectible Gashkai Bagface, crafted in the 1880s. Measuring 2.2' x 2.7' (70cm x 83cm), this exquisite piece showcases the ...

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1880s Antique Persian Rugs

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Wool

Handmade Antique Persian Collectible Gashkai Bagface 2.2' x 2.7', 1880s - 1N22

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Antique Gabbeh Rug - 19th Century Gabbeh Rug, Handwoven Rug, Antique Rug

Located in Sultanahmet, 34

19th Century Gabbeh Rug - Antique Handwoven Rug This elegant 19th century Gabbeh rug will add an authentic touch to your space with its historical texture and rich color palette. Th...

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19th Century Persian Antique Persian Rugs

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Wool

Antique Gabbeh Rug - 19th Century Gabbeh Rug, Handwoven Rug, Antique Rug

Large Antique Persian Bidjar Rug with All-Over colorful Florals & Navy Field

Located in Atlanta, GA

Keivan Woven Arts over size antique Persian Bidjar Rug with All-Over colorful Florals & Navy Field. Persian Bidjar rug with Large floral design on a navy blue background. Keivan Wov...

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1880s Persian Tabriz Antique Persian Rugs

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Wool

Large Antique Persian Bidjar Rug with All-Over colorful Florals & Navy Field

Modern Traditional Inspired Hand-knotted Wool Rug

Located in New York, NY

Modern Traditional Inspired Hand-knotted Wool Rug Size: 8'0" × 9'10" (243 × 299 cm) Color: Beige, Brick, Green, Pink

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21st Century and Contemporary Persian Persian Rugs

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Wool

Modern Traditional Inspired Hand-knotted Wool Rug

Hadji Jalili Tabriz Animal Pictorial Rug

By Hadji Jalili

Located in New York, NY

A remarkable pictorial tree of life Tabriz rug woven by Hadji Jalili workshop in the city of Tabriz. Predominant colors in salmon orange and blues The weave, craftsmanship and qualit...

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19th Century Persian Tabriz Antique Persian Rugs

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Wool, Cotton

Hadji Jalili Tabriz Animal Pictorial Rug

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Antique Persian Serab/Serapi Runner, Camel Color, C-1900's

Located in Evanston, IL

Discover the timeless allure of this exquisite antique Northwest Persian Serab/Serapi runner! Measuring at 3'2" x 10'11" and crafted around 1880, this runner showcases the fine artis...

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Late 19th Century Persian Serapi Antique Persian Rugs

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Wool

Antique Persian Serab/Serapi Runner, Camel Color, C-1900's

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.