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Persian Rugs For Sale
Mid-20th Century Handmade Persian Kurd Pictorial Lion Throw Rug
Located in New York, NY
A vintage Persian Kurd throw rug handmade during the mid-20th century with a folk pictorial depiction of a lion.
Measures: 3' 6" x 4' 9"
P...
Category
Mid-20th Century Persian Folk Art Persian Rugs
Materials
Wool
Early 20th Century Handmade Persian Mahal Accent Rug
Located in New York, NY
An antique Persian Mahal accent rug handmade during the early 20th century.
Measures: 4' 0" x 6' 5".
Category
Early 20th Century Persian Rustic Persian Rugs
Materials
Wool
Late 19th Century N.W. Heriz Carpet 14' 8" x 23' 2"
Located in New York, NY
Late 19th Century N.W. Heriz Carpet, Size: 14' 8" x 23' 2"
Category
1890s Persian Antique Persian Rugs
Materials
Wool
Ararat Rugs Gerous Bidjar Wagireh Pendant Rug Revival Carpet Natural Dyed
By Ararat Rugs
Located in Tokyo, JP
The most dramatic of the Gerous ( Garrus, Gerus, Garus ) carpets are those with an “asymmetric” design. Only a section of the original is shown, in the same way, many Lotto carpets w...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Turkish Revival Persian Rugs
Materials
Wool, Natural Fiber, Organic Material
$660 Sale Price
20% Off
Vintage Mahal Handmade Wool Rug
Located in Norwalk, CT
Beautiful Vintage Mahal hand knotted wool rug with a red field. This rug has blue, beige, and peach accents in a gorgeous all-over geometric floral medallion design.
This rug mea...
Category
Early 20th Century Persian Persian Rugs
Materials
Wool
$9,000 Sale Price / item
25% Off
19th Century Persian Ziegler Sultanabad Carpet ( 13'9" x 17'10" - 420 x 545 )
Located in New York, NY
19th Century Persian Ziegler Sultanabad Carpet ( 13'9" x 17'10" - 420 x 545 )
Category
1890s Persian Sultanabad Antique Persian Rugs
Materials
Wool
1980s Signed Vintage Persian Shirfar Tabriz Palatial Wool and Silk Rug
Located in Dallas, TX
77437 Vintage Persian Tabriz Shirfar Rug, 15'10 x 26'07. Bedizened with intricate embellishments and balanced symmetry, this vintage Persian Tabriz Shirfar rug, crafted from hand-kno...
Category
Late 20th Century Persian Rococo Persian Rugs
Materials
Wool, Silk
Oversized Vintage Persian Tabriz Rug, Hotel Lobby Size Carpet
Located in Dallas, TX
77744 vintage Persian Tabriz Palace rug 12'06 x 19'01. Inspired from The Ardabil Carpet from the Safavid Dynasty, this hand-knotted wool vintage Persian Tab...
Category
Mid-20th Century Persian Tabriz Persian Rugs
Materials
Wool
$32,400 Sale Price
20% Off
Early 20th Century Afghani Bashir Rug
Located in Chicago, IL
A beautiful early 20th century Afghani Bashir rug with a repeated pattern with octagons, each woven with several stylized floral patterns in crimson and indigo set against a brown ba...
Category
Early 1900s Afghan Tribal Antique Persian Rugs
Materials
Wool
Early 20th Century Pictorial Isfahan Rug
Located in Chicago, IL
This exquisite early 20th-century Persian hand-knotted pictorial Isfahan rug captures the legendary poet Hatim al-Tai in a beautifully detailed garden landscape. Known for its intric...
Category
1940s Persian Tribal Vintage Persian Rugs
Materials
Wool
Antique Persian Mahal Ziegler Sultanabad Rug with Rustic Italian Cottage Style
Located in Dallas, TX
?73088 Late 19th Century Antique Persian Mahal Ziegler Sultanabad rug with Modern Rustic Italian Cottage style 04'04 x 06'05. Displaying deep blues and warm earth-tone colors inspire...
Category
Late 19th Century Persian Sultanabad Antique Persian Rugs
Materials
Wool
$5,599 Sale Price
20% Off
Antique Persian Mashhad Rug Hotel Lobby Size Carpet
Located in Dallas, TX
78415 antique Persian Mashhad rug, 14'03 x 24'08. ???With its palatial dimensions, incredible detail and texture, this hand knotted wool antique Persian Mashhad rug is a captivating vision of woven beauty. The timeless botanical design and refined color palette woven into this antique Persian rug work together creating a truly sophisticated look. The abrashed field is covered in an allover arabesque floral pattern encompassing the central Mashhad medallion. A lavish palmette border flanked with a series of guard bands frame the composition, pulling together colors from throughout into a unified, harmonious design. Set off with its highly decorative aesthetic and stylish levels of complexity, this grandiose Persian rug is poised to impress.
Perfect for a large entertaining space, hotel lobby, lounge area, state room, great room, drawing room, country club, academic library, golf locker room, trophy room, private Chambers, great room, wine cellar, executive suite, conservatory, royal suite, billiards room, owners retreat, dining room, living room, or formal sitting room. Well-suited for a variety of interior styles: Traditional, Modern, Victorian, Neoclassical, Elizabethan, English, Manor House, Tudor, London Proper, Baroque, Renaissance, Hepplewhite, Hollywood Regency, Queen Anne, Regal, Eastlake, Aesthetic Movement, Edwardian, and Old World style.
Abrash. Desirable age wear.
Hand knotted wool.
Made in Iran.
Hotel Lobby size...
Category
Early 20th Century Persian Tabriz Persian Rugs
Materials
Wool
$35,920 Sale Price
20% Off
Late 19th Century Distressed Antique Persian Lilihan Carpet Traditional Style
Located in Dallas, TX
72824 Distressed Antique Persian Lilihan Rug, 09'10 X 12'07. This hand-knotted wool antique Persian Lilihan rug exudes the romantic patina of time, blending refined artistry with the...
Category
Late 19th Century Persian Spanish Colonial Antique Persian Rugs
Materials
Wool
$10,068 Sale Price
40% Off
Antique Persian Sultanabad Rug with Red Ground and Allover Design 10'3 x 13'6
Located in Atlanta, GA
Measures: 10'3 x 13'6
Antique Persian Sultanabad Rug with Red Ground and Allover Design 10'3 x 13'6. Keivan Woven Arts/ rug/A24-0905-213, country of origin / type: Iran / Sultanaba...
Category
Early 20th Century Persian Sultanabad Persian Rugs
Materials
Wool
Early 20th Century Persian Kazak Rug
Located in Chicago, IL
An incredible early 20th century Persian Kazak rug with a large central stylized floral medallion with several smaller stylized flowers inset, and all living amidst a field of more f...
Category
Early 1900s Azerbaijani Kazak Antique Persian Rugs
Materials
Wool
Antique Persian Sultanabad Oriental Carpet, Room Size, with Symmetrical Design
Located in New York, NY
Antique Persian Sultanabad Rug, Room size, circa 1900
A one-of-a-kind antique Persian Sultanabad oriental carpet with a thick and lustrous wool pile, knotted by hand, with soft touc...
Category
Early 1900s Persian Antique Persian Rugs
Materials
Wool
$12,796 Sale Price
20% Off
Vintage Persian Malayer Area Rug in Allover Pattern in Red, Ivory, Blue
Located in Barrington, IL
This wonderful antique Persian Malayer rug from northwest Persia, woven in the early 1900s, exemplifies the artistry of village craftsmanship. The rug features an allover geometric p...
Category
Early 20th Century Persian Persian Rugs
Materials
Wool, Cotton
$3,675 Sale Price
25% Off
Vintage Persian Malayer Area Rug in an Allover Pattern in Navy, Ivory, Blue
Located in Barrington, IL
This antique Persian Malayer rug, woven in the early 1900s, presents the classic Herati allover design in a deep navy-blue field. The finely rendered motifs feature shades of green, ...
Category
Early 20th Century Persian Persian Rugs
Materials
Wool, Cotton
$2,400 Sale Price
25% Off
Antique Persian Sultanabad Wool 8 x 12 Rust Navy & Ivory Handmade
Located in Houston, TX
Condition: Antique
Origin: Persian
Design: Sultanabad
Circa: 1900s
Actual Size: 8.5 x 11.7
Color: Rust, Navy, Ivory
Content: Wool
RN: 1142130
Category
Early 1900s Persian Sultanabad Antique Persian Rugs
Materials
Wool
Distressed Antique Persian Tabriz Rug with Georgian Romantic Chippendale Style
Located in Dallas, TX
51883 Distressed Antique Persian Tabriz Rug with Georgian Romantic Chippendale Style. This early 20th century distressed antique Persian Tabriz rug with Modern Industrial style featu...
Category
Early 20th Century Persian Georgian Persian Rugs
Materials
Wool
$4,720 Sale Price
20% Off
Antique Handmade Wool Rug Persian Kerman with Multicolor Floral Motif
Located in Norwalk, CT
This hand-knotted wool rug from Kerman boasts a charming antique finish. The rug's raspberry-red color field is adorned with an all-over floral pattern, highlighted by hints of rich ...
Category
20th Century Persian Kirman Persian Rugs
Materials
Wool
$19,500 Sale Price
25% Off
Vintage Persian Shiraz Rug
Located in Dallas, TX
61221 Vintage Persian Shiraz Rug, 04.05 x 09.03.
Full of tiny details and nomadic charm, this hand knotted wool vintage Persian Shiraz rug ...
Category
Late 20th Century Persian Modern Persian Rugs
Materials
Wool
$3,600 Sale Price
20% Off
Late 19th Century Antique Persian Serapi Carpet with Traditional Style
Located in Dallas, TX
78922 Late 19th Century Antique Persian Serapi Rug, 08'11 x 12'04. This hand-knotted wool distressed antique Persian Serapi rug from the late 19th century is a masterful testament to...
Category
Late 19th Century Persian Serapi Antique Persian Rugs
Materials
Wool
$6,384 Sale Price
20% Off
Antique Kerman Lavar Red and Brown Persian Floral Rug
Located in Long Island City, NY
This antique Kerman Lavar Persian floral rug has a unique orientation in its field. From 1880-1900, the graph of the all-over floral field was drawn off-...
Category
1880s Persian Kirman Antique Persian Rugs
Materials
Wool
Late 19th Century Red Vintage Serapi Handmade Wool Rug
Located in Norwalk, CT
Beautiful antique Serapi rug, hand knotted wool with a rust field and blue and beige accent with a center medallion design,
circa 1890s
This rug measures 9' 7" x 14' 7".
Category
Early 20th Century Persian Serapi Persian Rugs
Materials
Wool
Early 20th Century Handmade Persian Malayer Throw Rug
Located in New York, NY
An antique Persian Malayer throw rug handmade during the early 20th century.
Measures: 3' 6" x 6' 6".
Category
Early 20th Century Persian Rustic Persian Rugs
Materials
Wool
1920's Persian Malayer Carpet with Modern Style
Located in Dallas, TX
60984 Distressed Antique Persian Malayer Rug Runner, 03'06 x 10'02. Woven with poetic restraint and aged elegance, this hand-knotted wool antique Persian Malayer runner reveals the q...
Category
Early 20th Century Persian Malayer Persian Rugs
Materials
Wool
$3,808 Sale Price
39% Off
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...
Category
Early 20th Century Persian Rustic Persian Rugs
Materials
Wool
Zabihi Collection Persian Pictorial Animal Gabbeh Rug
Located in New York, NY
One-of-a-kind Persian animal motif Gabbeh rug from the middle of the 20th century
Measures: 4'1'' x 6'
Category
Mid-20th Century Persian Folk Art Persian Rugs
Materials
Wool
Contemporary Persian Sultanabad Rug with Traditional Style
Located in Dallas, TX
73419 Rare Vintage Persian Sultanabad Rug, 16'04 x 17'08. A vision of refined artistry and noble heritage, this exceptional hand-knotted wool vintage Persian Sultanabad rug evokes th...
Category
Late 20th Century Persian Spanish Colonial Persian Rugs
Materials
Wool
Ararat Rugs Mina Khani Rug, 19th Century Persian Revival Carpet, Natural Dyed
By Ararat Rugs
Located in Tokyo, JP
The source of the rug comes from the book Antique Rugs of Kurdistan A Historical Legacy of Woven Art, James D. Burns, 2002 nr.2. This was an exclusive example of a Mina Khani lattice...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Turkish Revival Persian Rugs
Materials
Wool, Natural Fiber, Organic Material
Early 20th Century Persian Malayer Carpet ( 4' x 6'6" - 122 x 198 )
Located in New York, NY
Early 20th Century Persian Malayer Carpet ( 4' x 6'6" - 122 x 198 )
Category
1910s Persian Malayer Vintage Persian Rugs
Materials
Wool
Antique Persian Mashhad Rug with Baroque Victorian Style
Located in Dallas, TX
77748 Antique Persian Mashhad rug with Baroque Victorian Style 10'06 x 19'07. Ravishing and vibrant this hand knotted wool antique Persian Mashhad area rug features an elaborate cusp...
Category
Early 20th Century Persian Kashan Persian Rugs
Materials
Wool
$15,999 Sale Price
20% Off
Persian Tabriz Hadji Jalili Oriental Carpet, in Large Size, with Medallion
By Haji Khalili
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 ...
Category
1890s Persian Tabriz Antique Persian Rugs
Materials
Wool
$114,995 Sale Price
42% Off
Persian Herati Design Bijar Rug
Located in San Diego, CA
This piece is a handmade Persian Bijar/Bukan rug. The pile is wool with cotton foundation. This beautiful Persian Bijar rug is among the most hardwearing rug. It is made using high-quality wool, and the knots are beaten down using a heavy metal comb...
Category
Early 2000s Persian Persian Rugs
Materials
Wool, Cotton
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...
Category
Early 20th Century Persian Sarouk Farahan Persian Rugs
Materials
Wool
Vintage Persian Tabriz Rug, 10'00 X 15'09
Located in Dallas, TX
76348, vintage Tabriz rug with traditional style. Elegant and somewhat mysterious, this hand knotted wool vintage Persian Tabriz carpet is the dramatic, sumptuous design element you are looking for to create an interior with depth and strong sense of history. Emerald green spandrels surround a round center medallion with pendants at opposite ends. A pair of tree of life motifs appear to grow from either end into the field while large sickle leaves curl at the midway point. Flowers blossom throughout the field and permeate the ornament throughout. This vintage Persian Tabriz carpet is well suited for a variety of traditional interiors including historic European, Victorian, Southern, British Colonial, American formal, modern, and Industrial. Perfect for a living room, bedroom, state room, great room, front room, library, office, study, studio, parlor, or sitting room. Rendered in variegated shades of gold, ocher, amber, brass, teal, verdigris, plum, brown, camel, goldenrod, taupe, raisin, and a variety of blended color striations. Complementary Sherwin Williams Colors and Hues: Sconce Gold, Alchemy, Sturdy Brown, Poised Taupe, Terra Brun, Hunt Club, Golden Rule, Colonial Yellow, Mesclun Green, Bengal Grass, Lagoon, Irish Cream...
Category
Mid-20th Century Persian Tabriz Persian Rugs
Materials
Wool
$7,120 Sale Price
20% Off
Antique Persian Bibikabad Rug with Intricate Medallion Floral Design 6'9 x 6'9
Located in Atlanta, GA
Measures: 6'9 x 6'9
Antique Persian Bibikabad Rug with Intricate Medallion Floral Design 6'9 x 6'9. Keivan Woven Arts/ rug/AVI-0805, country of origin / type: Iran / Bibikabad, circ...
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Early 20th Century Persian Tabriz Persian Rugs
Materials
Wool
Early 20th Century Persian Malayer Rug
Located in Chicago, IL
A beautiful early 20th century Persian Malayer rug with a bold tribal pattern woven with stylized floral forms woven in varying shades of crimson, light and dark indigo, natural undy...
Category
1930s Persian Malayer Vintage Persian Rugs
Materials
Wool
Late 19th Century Persian Bakshaish Carpet with Traditional Style
Located in Dallas, TX
79229 Late 19th Century Antique Persian Bakshaish Rug, 12'01 x 15'06. Woven beneath the expansive skies of northwest Persia in the twilight of the 19th century, this one-of-a-kind, h...
Category
Early 20th Century Persian Bakshaish Persian Rugs
Materials
Wool
$43,680 Sale Price
20% Off
Early 20th Century Chinese Art Deco Rug
Located in Chicago, IL
A charming early 20th century Chinese Art Deco rug with a sweet colors palette with a mint green field surrounded by a wide gold border, and all overlaid with myriad flowers includin...
Category
1920s Chinese Art Deco Vintage Persian Rugs
Materials
Wool
Oversized Vintage Persian Tabriz Hunting Rug, Hotel Lobby Size Carpet
Located in Dallas, TX
76680 Vintage Persian Tabriz Hunting Rug 14’07 x 21’09. Reminiscences of an exotic journey and worldly sophistication, this hand-knotted wool vintag...
Category
Mid-20th Century Persian Medieval Persian Rugs
Materials
Wool
$28,000 Sale Price
20% Off
Haji Khalili Antique Persian Tabriz Area Rug with Rustic Art Nouveau Style
By Haji Khalili
Located in Dallas, TX
50392 Haji Khalili Antique Persian Tabriz Area rug with Rustic Art Nouveau style. This Haji Khalili antique Persian Tabriz area rug features an eight-point beige medallion floating i...
Category
Early 20th Century Persian Tabriz Persian Rugs
Materials
Wool
$17,599 Sale Price
20% Off
Contemporary Mid-20th Century Handmade Persian Mahal Throw Rug
Located in New York, NY
A vintage Persian Mahal throw rug handmade during the mid-20th century with a colorful and contemporary diamond lattice pattern over a red field. The diamond pattern extends into the...
Category
Mid-20th Century Persian Modern Persian Rugs
Materials
Wool
Vintage Persian Hamadan Rug
Located in New York, NY
A vintage Persian Hamadan rug from the mid-20th century. A very folksy rendition of the traditional Persian Sarouk pattern in a more contempory...
Category
Mid-20th Century Persian Folk Art Persian Rugs
Materials
Wool, Cotton
Midcentury Persian Folk Handmade Throw Rug in Red
Located in New York, NY
A vintage Persian Hamadan folk rug handmade during the mid-20th century in scatter/throw rug size with a red field filled with geometric botehs (paisleys).
Category
Mid-20th Century Persian Folk Art Persian Rugs
Materials
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
Category
1880s Persian Sarouk Farahan Antique Persian Rugs
Materials
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...
Category
1880s Persian Kirman Antique Persian Rugs
Materials
Wool
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
Materials
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...
Category
1890s Persian Antique Persian Rugs
Materials
Wool
$115,196 Sale Price
20% Off
Vintage Gabbeh Persian Rug, Beige with Brown Animal Pictorials - Rug & Kilim
Located in Long Island City, NY
This vintage 3x6 Persian Gabbeh 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 vintage Ga...
Category
1950s Persian Tribal Vintage Persian Rugs
Materials
Wool
Oversize Antique Persian Floral Red Sarouk Rug c. 1880-1900 (12.6 x 22.9 ft)
Located in New York, NY
Mohajeran Persian carpets are prized for their clarity of design. They characteristically use allover patterns with a subtle central axis, and consist of a series of finely drawn blo...
Category
1880s Persian Sarouk Farahan Antique Persian Rugs
Materials
Wool
Vintage Gabbeh Persian Runner, Green with Twin Lion Pictorials - Rug & Kilim
Located in Long Island City, NY
This vintage 2x4 Persian Gabbeh runner rug is the latest grand entry to Rug & Kilim’s curation of iconic tribal pieces. Hand-knotted in wool circa 1950-1960.
On the Design:
This v...
Category
1950s Persian Vintage Persian Rugs
Materials
Wool
Early 20th Century Handmade Persian Afshar Throw Rug
Located in New York, NY
An antique Persian Afshar throw rug handmade during the early 20th century.
Measures: 3' 11" x 5' 1".
Category
Early 20th Century Persian Tribal Persian Rugs
Materials
Wool
Early 20th Century Handmade Persian Malayer Throw Rug
Located in New York, NY
An antique Persian Malayer throw rug handmade during the early 20th century.
Measures: 3' 9" x 4' 10".
Category
Early 20th Century Persian Rustic Persian Rugs
Materials
Wool
Vintage Gabbeh Persian Tribal Rug, Beige-Gray DIamond Medallions - 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 iconic tribal pieces. Hand-knotted in wool circa 1950-1960.
On the Design:
Rooted...
Category
1950s Persian Tribal Vintage Persian Rugs
Materials
Wool
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
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: 8' 9" x 12' 6".
Category
Early 20th Century Persian Rustic Persian Rugs
Materials
Wool
Fine Antique Persian Farahan Sarouk Carpet, Red Outer Field, Amazing Rich Colors
Located in New York, NY
This palace-sized west Persian finely woven village carpet shows a crisp ruby-red field, cerulean blue medallion and ivory corners, all with small both detailing everywhere. Dark blu...
Category
Early 1900s Persian Sarouk Farahan Antique Persian Rugs
Materials
Wool
Persian Ziegler Sultanabad Oriental Carpet, Mansion Size, with Jewel Tones
Located in New York, NY
An antique Persian Ziegler Sultanabad oriental carpet, circa 1890, size: 27'4 H x 19'1 W. This Classic hand knotted wool carpet features an ivory central medallion on a coral red pri...
Category
1890s Persian Antique Persian Rugs
Materials
Wool
$160,000 Sale Price
20% Off
Antique and Vintage Persian Rugs for Sale on 1stDibs: Persian Tribal Rugs, Handmade Silk Persian Rugs and More
Make a bold statement in a living room or bedroom by incorporating vintage Persian rugs in your home decor.
A Persian carpet lends an aura of prestige to any room, even today. The fascination with Persian rugs dates at least as far back as the 4th century B.C., when historian Xenophon referred to the “soft rugs on which the Persians sit.” For centuries, Iran (modern-day Persia) has been known for the craftsmanship, intricate patterns and artistry of its carpets, which have found their way into households and museums around the world.
Although they have many imitators, real Persian rugs are made only in Iran and are easily recognized by their vibrant colors and elegant patterns.
Traditional, or antique, Persian rugs are what most people identify as “authentic.” Hand-made, they are very durable and, if properly cared for, can be passed down from generation to generation. Modern Persians, on the other hand, are often machine-made. Today’s carpets, Iranian or otherwise, can’t possibly match the level of craftsmanship that prevailed centuries ago, so historical Persian carpets will always be admired and highly valued.
Although the machine-aided production process is much faster and cheaper, the resulting rugs typically do not have the same quality or lifespan as handwoven ones, so traditional options are considered better investments.
To distinguish between the two, look for imperfections. Because traditional Persian rugs are handwoven, you will likely see small flaws on the front and back. With a machine-made imitation, on the other hand, you will probably not find stitching glitches, and the back will have a mesh or plastic covering.
Antique rugs are handmade from the finest materials, including wool, silk or cotton — never synthetic fibers. The fibers used in antique rugs are colored using natural dyes derived from insects and plants and woven into bold designs that reflect Iran’s culture and history. Since Persian tribes traditionally raised and herded sheep, wool was the most common material. The fiber has many advantages: It is fire-resistant and dries much more quickly than cotton. Also, because of its natural elasticity, it is more durable than cotton or silk. Regarded as works of art, Persian rugs can take months or years to complete.
The different types of Persian rugs are named for the cities, villages and regions where they’re made. Kashan rugs, for example, woven in the north-central Iranian city of Kashan, are considered among the finest city rugs, distinguished by curvilinear motifs like palmettos, leaves and arabesques. Nains have high knot counts, an indication of high quality, and generally employ pink, blue and ivory hues, while Tabriz rugs — created by weavers in the northwestern Iranian city of Tabrīz (or Tabriz) — mostly have floral and garden patterns.
When shopping for vintage Persian rugs, you'll want to consider color, size and more — for a history of these rugs and tips on how to style yours, visit our guide to these woven creations today.
Find Tabriz rugs, handmade silk Persian rugs, Persian tribal rugs and other antique and vintage rugs from the world's best furniture dealers on 1stDibs.
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