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Persian Rugs For Sale
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...
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1920s Persian Sarouk Farahan Vintage Persian Rugs

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Wool

Oversized Antique Tabriz Rug with Gold and Orange Floral Patterns - Rug & Kilim
Located in Long Island City, NY
Hand-knotted in wool circa 1910-1920, this 14x19 oversized rug is a rare antique Persian rug of Tabriz provenance and the latest addition to Rug & Kilim’s coveted Antique collection....
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1910s Persian Tabriz Vintage Persian Rugs

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Wool

Early 20th Century Handmade Persian Mahal Room Size Carpet
Located in New York, NY
An antique Persian Mahal room size carpet handmade during the early 20th century. Measures: 7' 9" x 11' 7".
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Early 20th Century Persian Rustic Persian Rugs

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Wool

Zabihi Collection Square Antique Persian Bakshaish Rug
Located in New York, NY
a late 19th century Worn Persian Bakshaish Square Carpet Details rug no. j3973 size 7' 1" x 8' (216 x 244 cm)
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Late 19th Century Persian Bakshaish Antique Persian Rugs

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Wool

Antique Persian Bidjar Gallery Carpet, circa 1900s
Located in New York, NY
Reversing rows of complete flowering plants are offset on the creamy straw beige field in an allover pattern, set with a border system centered on a red main stripe with light blue t...
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Early 1900s Persian Tribal Antique Persian Rugs

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Wool

Vintage Pictorial Rug with Native American Couple, Tapestry Wall Hanging
Located in Dallas, TX
74341, vintage Pictorial rug with Native American couple, tapestry wall hanging. This vintage pictorial rug displays a beautiful use of naturalis...
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Late 20th Century Persian Native American Persian Rugs

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Wool

19th Century Antique Serapi Handmade Wool Rug In Terracotta Color
Located in Norwalk, CT
Stunning one-of-a-kind antique Serapi rug, hand-knotted from wool, featuring a beige and brown field. This Serapi rug is framed with terracotta color and embellished with multi-color...
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Late 19th Century Persian Serapi Antique Persian Rugs

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Wool

Oversized Antique Persian Kermanshah Rug with Floral Patterns
Located in Long Island City, NY
From our antique collection, this 13x19 oversized rug is a rare antique Persian rug of Kermanshah provenance—hand-knotted in wool circa 1890-1900. On the Design Beige-brown and red...
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1890s Persian Antique Persian Rugs

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Wool

Vintage Persian Heriz Rug with Modern American Craftsman Style
Located in Dallas, TX
74970, vintage Persian Heriz rug with modern American craftsman style. Overflowing in a refined color palette and representing a stylish union...
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Mid-20th Century Persian Heriz Serapi Persian Rugs

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Wool

Green Antique Persian Mahal Handmade Square Wool Rug with Allover Floral Design
Located in Norwalk, CT
Beautiful Antique Mahal hand-knotted wool rug with a green color field. This Persian rug has orange, beige, and gray accents in an all-over floral design. This rug measures 7' x 7'.
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20th Century Persian Islamic Persian Rugs

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Wool

Persian Isfahan Over Size Rug - Wool Blue Ivory Red Design - 88001
Located in Dallas, TX
Discover the elegance of Persian Isfahan featuring Over Size Rug in Circa 1910. Designed with Wool and BlueIvoryRed, this exclusive design is perfect for enhancing your space.
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20th Century Iraqi Persian Rugs

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Wool

Early 20th Century Handmade Persian Mahal Large Room Size Carpet
Located in New York, NY
An antique Persian Mahal large room size carpet handmade during the early 20th century with an all-over pattern of 'Harshang (crab)' palmettes over an ivory field enclosed by a borde...
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Early 20th Century Persian Rustic Persian Rugs

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Wool

Early 20th Century Persian Malayer Rug
Located in Chicago, IL
A wonderful early 20th century Persian Malayer rug with a central floral medallion living on a solid tan field, surrounded by a densely woven floral patterned border, and all handwov...
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1910s Persian Malayer Vintage Persian Rugs

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Wool

Mid-20th Century Persian Flatweave Kilim Square Accent Carpet
Located in New York, NY
This Mid-20th century Persian Flatweave Kilim rug, measuring 8' 11" x 9' 3", features a beautifully understated horizontal striped design, woven in a soft, earthy palette of warm bei...
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Mid-20th Century Persian Kilim Persian Rugs

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Wool

Turkey Kilim Area Rugs - Design - 99356
Located in Dallas, TX
Discover the elegance of Turkey Kilim featuring Area Rugs. Designed with meticulous attention to detail, this exclusive design is perfect for enhancing your space.
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Late 20th Century Turkish Persian Rugs

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Wool

Zabihi Collection Antique Brown Soft Blue Persian Tabriz Rug
Located in New York, NY
A room size early 20th century Persian Tabriz rug in soft browns, soft blues and creams Details rug no. j3807 size 10' x 12' 2" (305 x 371 cm)
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20th Century Persian Tabriz Persian Rugs

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Wool

Early 19th Century Antique Bidjar Carpet
Located in New York, NY
An early 19th-late 18th century antique Persian Bidjar carpet. The culmination of a centuries-old weaving tradition, the finest Bidjar antique rugs...
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Early 19th Century Persian Agra Antique Persian Rugs

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Wool

Zabihi Collection Antique Persian Heriz Geometric Small Rug
Located in New York, NY
An early 20th-century Persian heriz small geometric rug. Measures: 2'8'' x 4'6'' Heriz carpets are beloved for their versatility. Their geometry complements modern furnishings and...
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Early 20th Century Persian Serapi Persian Rugs

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Wool

Persian Bakhtiari Area Rugs - Wool Blue Brown Red Design - 97832
Located in Dallas, TX
Discover the elegance of Persian Bakhtiari featuring Area Rugs in Circa 1940. Designed with Wool and BlueBrownRed, this exclusive design is perfect for enhancing your space.
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20th Century Iraqi Persian Rugs

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Wool

Ivory Wool and Pure Silk Hand Knotted Persian Design Square Oriental Rug 10'x10'
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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2010s Indian Modern Persian Rugs

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Silk

19th Century W. Persian Bijar Carpet ( 15'6" x 27'10" - 472 x 848 )
Located in New York, NY
19th Century W. Persian Bijar Carpet ( 15'6" x 27'10" - 472 x 848 )
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1870s Persian Antique Persian Rugs

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Wool

Antique Persian Gold Floral Kirman Lavar Rug, circa 1880s-1900s
Located in New York, NY
The carpets produced in Lavar are often included in the general category of Kerman rugs (as Lavar is a small village located 80 miles north of Kerman), yet the reputation of this sma...
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1880s Persian Kirman Antique Persian Rugs

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Wool

Antique Hand-woven Floral Red Persian Bakhshaish Rug 12'9"x19'9"
Located in West Hollywood, CA
This traditional hand-woven Persian Bakhshaish rug has a shaded rust red field with bold stylized palmettes issuing stylized fronds and floral vines, in a magnificent shaded sky blue...
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Early 20th Century Persian Bakshaish Persian Rugs

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Wool

Traditional Antique Wool Floral-Vine Persian Isfahan Rug 13'2"x15'8"
Located in West Hollywood, CA
This traditional hand-woven Persian Isfahan rug has an indigo field with an overall design of polychrome palmettes and floral vines, in a shaded elegant coral border of meandering ar...
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Early 19th Century Persian Antique Persian Rugs

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Wool

Bobyrug’s Beautiful Vintage Fine Turkish Hereke Rug
Located in Saint Ouen, FR
Exquisite mid-20th century Turkish Hereke rug featuring a stunning floral design reminiscent of Tabriz rugs. Vibrant colors including red, blue, pink, orange, and green adorn this fi...
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Mid-20th Century Turkish Tabriz Persian Rugs

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Cotton, Wool

11'3"x14'5" Crimson Red Antique Persian Bijar Garus Clean Hand Knotted Wool Rug
Located in Carlstadt, NJ
Crimson Red, Antique Persian Bijar Garus, Even Wear, Clean, Sides and Ends Professionally Secured, Hand Knotted, 100% Wool, Oversized, Oriental Rug Primary materials: Wool Latex: No ...
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1910s Persian Medieval Vintage Persian Rugs

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Wool

Hand-Knotted Antique Kerman Rug in Beige-Brown Pictorial Pattern by Rug & Kilim
Located in Long Island City, NY
Hand knotted in wool, a 13x17 antique Persian Kerman Lavar joining rug & Kilim’s coveted Antique & Vintage collection. Originating from Persia circa 1920-1930, the piece flourishes i...
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1920s Persian Kirman Vintage Persian Rugs

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Wool

Persian Mahal Antique Brown Wool Rug Featuring an Allover Motif From The 1890's
Located in Norwalk, CT
This beautiful Antique Mahal hand-knotted wool rug features a brown-colored field. Red, terracotta, and blue hues enhance the floral motif of this Persian rug. This rug measures 12'...
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1880s Persian Islamic Antique Persian Rugs

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Wool

Antique Oversize Persian Blue Floral Kirman Lavar Rug, c. 1910s-1920s
Located in New York, NY
This is an exquisite antique oversize Persian Floral Kirman Lavar rug, circa 1910-1920s, measuring 19.3 x 30 ft in pristine condition. Provenance: Sotheby's Auction House, New York,...
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1910s Persian Kirman Vintage Persian Rugs

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Wool

Zabihi Collection Worn Persian Large SquareTribal Shiraz Rug
Located in New York, NY
an early 20th-century rare room square-size worn tribal Shiraz rug Details rug no. j4201 size 11' 1" x 13' 5" (338 x 409 cm)
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Early 20th Century Persian Tribal Persian Rugs

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Wool

Antique Persian Serapi Carpet, Handmade Wool Oriental Rug Rust Ivory, Light Blue
Located in Port Washington, NY
Antique Serapi carpets are one of the most sought after rugs particularly in America and England for many years. Antique Serapi rugs are a major draw particularly in big city America...
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Late 19th Century Persian Heriz Serapi Antique Persian Rugs

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Wool

Green Antique Persian Mahal Wool Rug with Allover Design From The 1890s
Located in Norwalk, CT
Discover the exquisite charm of this antique Mahal hand-knotted distressed wool rug. Its captivating green field showcases an intricate all-over pattern, beautifully accented by warm...
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Late 19th Century Persian Islamic Antique Persian Rugs

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Wool

Persian Semnan Small Rug - Wool Ivory Yellow Design - 96950
Located in Dallas, TX
Discover the elegance of Persian Semnan featuring Small Rug in Circa 1910. Designed with Wool and IvoryYellow, this exclusive design is perfect for enhancing your space.
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20th Century Iraqi Persian Rugs

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Wool

Antique Sarouk Persian Rug with Traditional Style
Located in Dallas, TX
This highly desirable antique Sarouk Persian rug with traditional style features an impressive all-over floral design rendered in a refined color palette, illuminating the allover de...
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Early 20th Century Persian Sarouk Farahan Persian Rugs

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Wool

1950s, Persian Heriz Mid-Century Carpet in Red, Blue, Ivory
Located in Lomita, CA
Rich reds, ivory and royal blues form the palette of colors for this 1950s Heriz Persian carpet to treasure. The red field features a large central pointed rectangular medallion link...
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Mid-20th Century Persian Heriz Serapi Persian Rugs

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Wool

Mid-20th Century Persian Gabbeh Rug
Located in Chicago, IL
A wonderful and bold mid-20th century Persian Gabbeh rug with a geometric abrash indigo medallion set against an abrash crimson field, with a single goat in three corners...
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Mid-20th Century Persian Tribal Persian Rugs

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Wool

Late 19th Century Persian Sultanabad 13X24 Palace Sized Rust Rug
Located in Houston, TX
We present a beautiful Antique Persian  Sultanabad Handmade Palace Rug #1140200 Rust colored field with accents of Blue, & Olive Green lined with a light blue border.   This Sultanab...
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Late 19th Century Persian Sultanabad Antique Persian Rugs

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Wool

1900's Antique Persian Bibikabad Carpet with Modern Style
Located in Dallas, TX
77575 Antique Persian Bibikabad Rug, 10'08 x 12'08. A captivating orchestration of floral rhythm and age-old craftsmanship, this hand-knotted wool antique Persian Bibikabad rug unfol...
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Early 20th Century Persian Aesthetic Movement Persian Rugs

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Wool

21st Century Modern Persian Flatweave Kilim Room Size Carpet
Located in New York, NY
This 21st century Persian Flatweave Kilim rug, measuring 10' 2" x 13' 5", features a beautifully structured yet free-flowing design composed of vertical panels. Each panel showcases ...
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21st Century and Contemporary Persian Kilim Persian Rugs

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Wool

Modern Rust Kilim Flatweave Geometric Pattern Wool Rug
Located in Norwalk, CT
Beautiful Modern Persian Kilim flatweave wool orange field. This piece has goldenrod accents in a gorgeous all-over geometric design. This rug measures 10'3" x 12'11".   Our rug...
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21st Century and Contemporary Persian Modern Persian Rugs

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Wool

Zabihi Collection Antique Brown Soft Blue Persian Tabriz Rug
Located in New York, NY
A room size early 20th century Persian Tabriz rug in soft browns, soft blues and creams Details rug no. j3807 size 10' x 12' 2" (305 x 371 cm)
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20th Century Persian Tabriz Persian Rugs

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Wool

Antique Persian Tabriz Hadji Jalili Carpet in Room Size with Central Medallion
Located in New York, NY
Antique Persian Tabriz Hadji Jalili oriental carpet, circa 1890, room sized. An antique Persian Tabriz Hadji Jalili oriental carpet, circa 1890. Size: 13'4" x 9'2". This large siz...
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1890s Persian Antique Persian Rugs

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Wool

Mid-19th Century N.W. Persian Silk Heriz Carpet (4'6" x 6'4" - 137 x 193 )
Located in New York, NY
Mid-19th Century N.W. Persian Silk Heriz Carpet (4'6" x 6'4" - 137 x 193 )
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1850s Persian Heriz Serapi Antique Persian Rugs

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Silk

19th Century Persian Ziegler Sultanabad Carpet ( 17'4" x 24' - 528 x 732 )
Located in New York, NY
19th Century Persian Ziegler Sultanabad Carpet 17'4" x 24' - 528 x 732
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1880s Persian Sultanabad Antique Persian Rugs

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Wool

Zabihi Collection Scatter Size Persian Kurd Rug
Located in New York, NY
an early 20th Century Persian Kurd Small Rug 2'9'' x 4'7''
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Early 20th Century Persian Tribal Persian Rugs

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Wool

Vintage Heriz Rug
Located in Norwalk, CT
Vintage Heriz rug with a red field, border and a central geometric medallion design. This hand knotted wool rug measures 9'8" x 12'0".
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1960s Persian Vintage Persian Rugs

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Wool

Antique Esfahan Rug Doris Leslie Blau
Located in New York, NY
Antique Esfahan Rug Doris Leslie Blau Size: 10'10" × 16'0" (330 × 487 cm) Circa: 17th century Origin: Persia Color: Blue, Green, Orange, Pink, Red, Taupe Type: Isfahan Well-executed...
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17th Century Persian Antique Persian Rugs

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Wool

Antique Persian Ziegler Sultanabad Rug
Located in New York, NY
Absolutely breathtaking Antique Ziegler Sultanabad rug from the early 20th century in impeccable condition. This is a true statement piece that will transform any space. Beautiful bl...
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1920s Persian Sultanabad Vintage Persian Rugs

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Wool

Early 20th Century Handmade Persian Tabriz Room Size Carpet
Located in New York, NY
An antique Persian Tabriz room size carpet handmade during the early 20th century. Measures: 10' 10" x 13' 2" Persian Rugs & Carpets: Persia (Iran) is a moderately large country wi...
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Early 20th Century Persian Victorian Persian Rugs

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Wool

Zabihi Collection Camel Color Antique Persian Bidjar Rug
Located in New York, NY
a late 19th century Persian Bidjar Rug in cool mellow camel and peach tones Details rug no. j4110 size 8' x 12' (244 x 366 cm)
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Late 19th Century Persian Adirondack Antique Persian Rugs

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Wool

Zabihi Collection Vintage Persian Heriz Scatter Rug
Located in New York, NY
Mid 20th Century Persian Heriz Measures: 3'4'' x 4'9'' Heriz carpets are beloved for their versatility. Their geometry complements modern furnishings and their warm colors and arti...
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Early 20th Century Persian Serapi Persian Rugs

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Wool

Antique Late 19th Century Red Bakhshaish Rug from North West Persia
Located in West Hollywood, CA
This traditional handwoven Persian Bakhshaish rug has a shaded brick-red field with an overall design of bold polychrome palmettes and tendrils, in a medium-blue border of lush serra...
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Late 19th Century Persian Bakshaish Antique Persian Rugs

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Wool

1900's Antique Persian Lilihan Carpet
Located in Dallas, TX
74902 Distressed Antique Persian Lilihan Rug, 07'07 x 09'08. Distressed Persian Lilihan rugs are a modern interpretation of traditional Lilihan rugs that undergo a specialized treatment process to create an aged and weathered appearance. This treatment typically involves distressing the rug and soften the colors, giving it a muted and worn-in aesthetic. Despite their distressed appearance, these authentic Persian rugs often retain the durable construction and timeless design elements characteristic of traditional Lilihan rugs, making them a popular choice for both classic and modern interior spaces seeking a vintage-inspired touch. This hand-knotted wool distressed antique Persian Lilihan rug epitomizes timeless elegance with its soft colors and naturalistic design elements, making it a versatile addition to various interior styles ranging from modern to rustic. The rust-colored field, characterized by an intricate botanical floral pattern of bursting floral sprays, extends seamlessly across the rug, infusing every corner with interest and detail. Enclosed within a botanical border, complemented by inner and outer floral Meander guard bands, this lovingly time-worn Persian rug...
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Early 20th Century Persian Sarouk Farahan Persian Rugs

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Wool

1960's Persian Qashqai Kilim Rug with Animal Motifs
Located in Dallas, TX
61152 Vintage Persian Qashqai Kilim Rug, 07'00 x 10'01. Echoing the nomadic spirit of the Qashqai people, this handwoven wool vintage Persian tribal kilim embodies centuries of tradi...
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Mid-20th Century Persian Modern Persian Rugs

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Wool

Pretty antique distressed Shiraz rug
Located in Saint Ouen, FR
Very beautiful late 19th century distressed Shiraz rug with beautiful geometrical and tribal design and nice natural colours with red, blue, yellow , green, navy blue and white, enti...
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Late 19th Century Asian Tribal Antique Persian Rugs

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Wool

Persian Tabriz Hadji Jalili Oriental Carpet, in Large Size, with Medallion
Located in New York, NY
An amazing antique Tabriz Hadji Jalili carpet, circa 1890, size: 18'0 x 12'7. This exemplary carpet features an eye-catching central medallion in the main field, with elegant corner ...
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1890s Persian Tabriz Antique Persian Rugs

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Wool

Vintage Persian Kilim in Beige with Rich Brown Stripes
Located in Long Island City, NY
This vintage 5x8 Persian Kilim is a midcentury tribal rug, handwoven in wool circa 1950-1960. Its design most likely represents a Jajim-style Kilim–a flat-weaving technique in wh...
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1950s Persian Tribal Vintage Persian Rugs

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Wool

Vintage Persian Rug in Green with Black and Red Horse Pictorials by Rug & Kilim
Located in Long Island City, NY
This vintage 3x5 Persian rug is a rare tribal piece, hand-knotted in wool circa 1950-1960. On the Design: The design enjoys a green field with si...
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1950s Persian Tribal Vintage Persian Rugs

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Wool

19th Century Persian Sarouk Farahan Wool & Silk Carpet ( 8'4" x 9'6"-254 x 290 )
Located in New York, NY
19th Century Persian Sarouk Farahan Wool & Silk Carpet 8'4" x 9'6" - 254 x 290
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1880s Persian Sarouk Farahan Antique Persian Rugs

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Wool

Late 20th Century Persian Tabriz Wool & Silk Carpet
Located in New York, NY
Late 20th Century Persian Tabriz Wool & Silk Carpet on Silk Foundation Measuring 25' x 40' - 762 x 1219
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1980s Persian Vintage Persian Rugs

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Silk, Wool

Antique Kuba Rug in Blue and Beige-Brown with Geometric Medallions - Rug & Kilim
Located in Long Island City, NY
Hand-knotted in wool and originating from Russia circa 1900-1920, this 4x5 antique rug of Kuba provenance is the latest addition to our Antique collections. On the Design Admirer...
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Early 1900s Russian Antique Persian Rugs

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Wool

Early 20th Century Persian Sarouk Rug
Located in Chicago, IL
A beautiful early 20th century Persian Sarouk rug with a mirrored pattern with scrolling vines and flowers woven in pink, cream, and light and dark ind...
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1920s Persian Sarouk Farahan Vintage Persian Rugs

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Wool

Early 20th Century Persian Sarouk Rug
Located in Chicago, IL
A traditional early 20th century Persian Sarouk rug with a mirrored floral pattern with myriad floral clusters, surrounded by a wide border with a repeated floral patterned border, a...
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1930s Persian Sarouk Farahan Vintage Persian Rugs

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Wool

Vintage KARASTAN Rug in Sarough design - RR5133
Located in Shamokin Dam, PA
This is a Vintage 68”x92” Karastan Rug from the 1990s in very good condition. 100% wool pile. No wear, no stain, no smell! The fringe is short. 5'9" x 7'6" SIZE 68 inches x 92 inche...
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1990s American Persian Rugs

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Wool

Oversized Antique Bakshaish Persian Rug with Pictorials
Located in Long Island City, NY
Hand-knotted in wool, an antique 13x18 oversized Bakshaish rug circa 1920-1930 - making a grand new entry to our antique selections. On the Design: This rug is rare in both size an...
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1920s Persian Vintage Persian Rugs

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Wool

Vintage Kurdish Hamadan Rug Runner
Located in Katonah, NY
:: Covered field of lattice oriented vines with checkered floral blossoms and top views. Wrapped by a meandering vine floral cross-section inner and outer minor borders. Colors and s...
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1930s Persian Other Vintage Persian Rugs

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Wool, Cotton

Antique Oversize Persian Gold Floral Kirman Lavar Rug, circa 1880s-1900s
Located in New York, NY
This is an exquisite antique oversize Persian gold floral Kirman Lavar rug circa 1880s-1900s measuring 17 x 23 ft in pristine cond...
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1880s Persian Kirman Antique Persian Rugs

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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.
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20th Century Asian Persian Rugs

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Wool

1970's Wool and Silk Ivory & Blue Persian Nain Carpet with Modern Style
By Habibian
Located in Dallas, TX
79139 Vintage Blue Persian Wool & Silk Nain Rug, 03'11 x 06'03. This exquisite hand-knotted wool and silk vintage Persian Nain rug is a masterful expression of refined elegance and m...
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Late 20th Century Persian Bohemian Persian Rugs

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Wool, Silk

Mid-20th Century Handmade Persian Veece Small Room Size Carpet
Located in New York, NY
A vintage Persian Veece small room size carpet handmade during the mid-20th century. Measures: 7' 5" x 11' 1".
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Mid-20th Century Persian Rustic Persian Rugs

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Wool

2'6"x4'10" Red Antique Persian Sarouk Pure Wool Hand Knotted Clean Oriental 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...
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1920s Persian Medieval Vintage Persian Rugs

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Wool

Rug & Kilim’s Persian Sultanabad Style Runner with Orange & Blue Floral Pattern
Located in Long Island City, NY
A 2x6 runner sampler inspired by Sultanabad Persian rugs—from Rug & Kilim’s Modern Classics Collection. Hand-knotted in wool, playing a confluence of warm tones in floral patterns wi...
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2010s Persian Sultanabad Persian Rugs

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Wool

Rare Large-sized Traditional Hand-woven Wool Persian Serapi Rug
Located in West Hollywood, CA
This traditional hand-woven Persian Serapi rug has a brick red field of whimsical geometric floral sprays enclosing a deep indigo and beige imperial medallion and in soft ivory spand...
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Late 19th Century Persian Serapi Antique Persian Rugs

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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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