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Persian Rugs For Sale
Period: 19th Century
Period: 18th Century and Earlier
Bobyrug’s pretty antique Kirman lavar rug
Located in Saint Ouen, FR
Very beautiful late 19th century Kirman Lavar rug with beautiful floral design and nice natural colours, entirely hand knotted with wool on cotton foundat...
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Late 19th Century Asian Kirman Antique Persian Rugs

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Wool, Cotton

Antique Heriz Rug - 19th Century Heriz Rug, Antique Rug, Handmade Rug
Located in Sultanahmet, 34
This breathtaking carpet will fascinate you with its intricate designs and vibrant colors that reflect the rich history and craftsmanship of the period. Each stitch tells the story o...
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19th Century Asian Antique Persian Rugs

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Wool

Antique Sarouk Bag Face - 19th Century Sarouk Bag Face, Antique Rug, Vintage Rug
Located in Sultanahmet, 34
Sarouk Bag Face 19th Century Sarouk Bag Face Size: 75×79 cm 2,46x2,59 In This extraordinary carpet will fascinate you with its intricate designs and vibrant colors that reflect the...
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19th Century Asian Antique Persian Rugs

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Wool

Antique Persian Runner - 19th Century Runner, Antique Runner, Handmade Runner
Located in Sultanahmet, 34
This magnificent runner will take you back in time. Each stitch tells the story of skilled craftsmen who meticulously crafted every detail, creating a rich tapestry of history and ar...
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19th Century Asian Antique Persian Rugs

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Wool

Antique Sarab Runner - 19th Century Runner, Handmade Rug, Wool Runner
Located in Sultanahmet, 34
This wonderful runner will impress you with its intricate designs and vibrant colors that reflect the rich history and craftsmanship of the period. Each stitch tells the story of ski...
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19th Century Azerbaijani Antique Persian Rugs

Materials

Wool

Antique Ghom (Qum) Rug - 19th Century Ghom Rug, Antique Rug
Located in Sultanahmet, 34
A magnificent antique Ghom (Qum) carpet, bearing historical richness and cultural meaning, will add richness to the space you will use with its complex and harmonious patterns and vi...
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19th Century Asian Antique Persian Rugs

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Wool

Antique Melayer Runner - 19th Century Melayer Runner, Handmade Wool Runner
Located in Sultanahmet, 34
This extraordinary runner will fascinate you with its intricate designs and vibrant colors that reflect the rich history and craftsmanship of the period. Each stitch tells the story ...
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19th Century Asian Antique Persian Rugs

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Wool

Rare Antique Persian Joshaghan rug in Red, Black & Golden-Brown Floral Patterns
Located in Long Island City, NY
A rare 7x19 antique Persian rug of Joshaghan provenance, among the latest to join Rug & Kilim’s coveted Antique & Vintage curations. Hand-knotted in wool circa 1850-1860, gorgeous ...
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1850s Persian Antique Persian Rugs

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Wool

Antique Heriz Serapi Rug, 9'8 X 13'4
Located in New York, NY
Antique Heriz Serapi rug, circa 1880. This antique Persian Heriz rug depicts a lovely symmetrical medallion woven in blues reds and creams. The dark tangerine field is secured by Per...
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19th Century Persian Heriz Serapi Antique Persian Rugs

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Wool

Zabihi Collection 19th Century Antique Mohtasham Kashan Room size Rug
Located in New York, NY
Late 19th Century Mohtasham Kashan Rug 8'7'' x 12' The most rare group of Kashan carpets that utilizes non-traditional designs and color palettes is the “Motashem Kashan,” which w...
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Late 19th Century Persian Kashan Antique Persian Rugs

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Wool

Antique Persian Kermanshah Carpet, 9'7" x 14'6"
Located in Evanston, IL
Kirman was a very important antique rug weaving centre dating from the Golden Age of Persian culture under the Safavid dynasty in the 16th century, on a par with Tabriz and Kashan in esteem. The color palette of Laver Kirman...
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Late 19th Century Persian Kirman Antique Persian Rugs

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Wool

Antique Bakshaish Runner - 19th Century Antique Bakshaish Runner, Antique Runner
Located in Sultanahmet, 34
We offer a gorgeous 19th century antique Bakshaish runner that will leave you feeling like you've stepped back in time. This runner is a masterpiece with its intricate design and ric...
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19th Century Asian Antique Persian Rugs

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Wool

Antique Heriz Runner - 19th Century Heriz Runner, Antique Runner
Located in Sultanahmet, 34
We offer a magnificent 19th century antique Heriz runner woven with historical richness and artistic skill. With its intricate patterns and vibrant colors, this runner is not just a ...
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19th Century Asian Antique Persian Rugs

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Wool

Antique Silk Wefted Tribal Qashqai Rug with Classic Design
Located in Moreton-In-Marsh, GB
This rug has three small medallions on a soft madder red ground. The four indigo blue corners each contain a sunburst design. The central medallion contains the Qashqai tribal emblem...
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19th Century Asian Antique Persian Rugs

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Silk

Late 19th Century S.E. Persian Afshar Carpet ( 4'6" x 6' - 137 x 183 )
Located in New York, NY
Late 19th Century S.E. Persian Afshar Carpet ( 4'6" x 6' - 137 x 183 )
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1890s Persian Antique Persian Rugs

Materials

Wool

Antique Persian Tribal Qashqai Kilim, South West Persia
Located in Moreton-In-Marsh, GB
Antique Persian tribal Qashqai kilim, South West Persia. A good Qashqai kilim with very bold diamond medallion design, natural dye colours throughout. Exc...
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19th Century Asian Antique Persian Rugs

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Wool

19th Century Persian Tabriz Handmade Wool Carpet
Located in New York, NY
Authentic Persian Tabriz Handmade Wool Carpet Size: 9'2" × 13'7" (279 × 414 cm) A late 19th century Persian Tabriz antique carpet, the striated slate blue field with an angular all-o...
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Late 19th Century Persian Tabriz Antique Persian Rugs

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Wool

Antique Shekarlu Qashqai Rug of Classic Medallion Design, circa 1890
Located in Moreton-In-Marsh, GB
This classic Shekarlu has a double hooked medallion design, the field is filled with animals and tribal devices. The array of colours is outstanding including yellows and greens. Th...
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19th Century Asian Antique Persian Rugs

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Wool

19th Century Kirman Red, Blue Handwoven Wool Rug
Located in New York, NY
19th century Kirman bold red, dark and light blue handwoven wool rug Size: 6'6" x 12'0" (198 x 365 cm). This circa 1880 antique Persian Kerman rug is a striking display of color and ...
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Late 19th Century Persian Kirman Antique Persian Rugs

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Wool

1870s Antique Wool Rug Persian Serapi Featuring a Medallion Motif In Rust Color
Located in Norwalk, CT
This antique Persian Serapi rug is made of hand-knotted wool. The rust field showcases a captivating medallion pattern adorned with multiple shades of colors. This rug measures 9'2"...
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Late 19th Century Persian Heriz Serapi Antique Persian Rugs

Materials

Wool

Antique Feraghan Sarouk Rug, circa 1880
Located in Evanston, IL
The Feraghan district located south of Tehran, encompassed the cities of Arak, Qum and Kashan, an area with a long and illustrious history of rug and carpet weaving. In the 19th cent...
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Late 19th Century Persian Sarouk Farahan Antique Persian Rugs

Materials

Wool

Antique Kork Kashan Rug with Fine Weave and Soft Wool
Located in Moreton-In-Marsh, GB
Antique Persian Kork Kashan rug of traditional large medallion design. This is a very finely woven rug from the workshops of Kashan, the rug is made using 'Kork' wool, this is the fi...
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19th Century Asian Antique Persian Rugs

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Wool

Antique Senneh Kilim with Scarce Design, circa 1900
Located in Moreton-In-Marsh, GB
A very fine Senneh kilim with soft colours. This is a most unusual Senneh kilim with the design being a rug within a rug. The overall design is the classic herati design which is fou...
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19th Century Asian Antique Persian Rugs

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Wool

Antique Malayer Village Rug with Vase/Peacock Design, circa 1900
Located in Moreton-In-Marsh, GB
A good example of a Malayer rug with the 'vase and peacock' design on a dark indigo blue ground. This rug is a scarce example from this village featuring this well known design, the ...
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19th Century Asian Antique Persian Rugs

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Wool

Antique Persian Feraghan Sarouk Carpet, Most Beautiful
Located in Evanston, IL
Exquisite Antique Persian Feraghan Sarouk Carpet - A Gem from Chicago Collection Behold the timeless allure of this incredibly fine antique Feraghan Sarouk carpet, a masterpiece th...
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Late 19th Century Persian Farahan Sarouk Antique Persian Rugs

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Wool

Antique Persian Ziegler Sultanabad Rug 12'6 x 14'6
Located in New York, NY
Antique Persian Ziegler rug 12'6 x 14'6. This unusually warm almost tomato ground is closely filled by a multi layered array of waving leaves multi form palmettes vines and amusing vegetal devices. Although the pattern flows under the border it is most vigorous toward the central axis. The elements are large when viewed in person and extremely colorful. There is no standard rug design name for this riotously dynamic patter. The abrashed medium blue border alternates conjoint ivory stars with complex rosettes. The red-light blue interplay contrasts warm with cool active with fixed in a most attractive manner. The Ziegler Company of Manchester England...
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19th Century Persian Sultanabad Antique Persian Rugs

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Wool

Antique Oversize Persian Sultanabad Rug 14'6 x 25'
Located in New York, NY
Antique Persian Sultanabad rug 14'6 x 25'. In Arak (now Markazi) province in west-central Persia, the town of Sultanabad (and surrounding villages) is justly famous for the light col...
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19th Century Persian Antique Persian Rugs

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Wool

Antique Persian Tribal Qashqai Kilim, South West Persia
Located in Moreton-In-Marsh, GB
Antique Persian tribal Qashqai kilim, South West Persia. A good Qashqai kilim with a bold three compartment design, natural dye colours throughout. Each of...
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19th Century Asian Antique Persian Rugs

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Wool

Antique Persian Khorassan Paisley Kalamkari / Qalamkari Textile 6'3" x 14'10"
Located in New York, NY
Beautifully Captivating Antique Persian Khorassan Paisley Design Kalamkari / Qalamkari Textile, Country Of Origin: Persia, Circa Date: Dated 1882
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Late 19th Century Persian Khorassan Antique Persian Rugs

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Cotton

Antique Malayer 16 ft Runner with Herati Design, circa 1900
Located in Moreton-In-Marsh, GB
The runner has excellent colour in a vivid red and an ivory ground border which frames the runner well. The runner is in excellent condition with slight even wear and good pile. Han...
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19th Century Asian Antique Persian Rugs

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Wool

Antique Qashqai Kilim with Bold Graphic Design, Late 19th Century
Located in Moreton-In-Marsh, GB
A really outstanding Persian Qashqai kilim from South West Persia with very bold graphic design and wonderful natural dye colours throughout. Excellent condition, very slight wear, ...
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19th Century Asian Antique Persian Rugs

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Wool

Antique-Worn Persian Shiraz Rug, Tribal Enchantment Meets Laid-Back Luxury
Located in Dallas, TX
78530 Distressed Antique-Worn Persian Shiraz Rug, 05'10 x 09'05. A Persian Shiraz rug is a traditional handmade rug from the city of Shiraz in Iran, belonging to the broader category...
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Late 19th Century Persian Tribal Antique Persian Rugs

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Wool

Antique Persian Tribal Qashqai Kilim, South West Persia
Located in Moreton-In-Marsh, GB
Antique Persian tribal Qashqai kilim, South West Persia. A good Qashqai kilim with very bold eye dazzler design, natural dye colours throughout. Some of th...
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19th Century Asian Antique Persian Rugs

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Wool

Antique Persian Tabriz Handmade Rug Size Adjusted
Located in New York, NY
Antique Persian Tabriz handmade wool carpet (Size adjusted) Size: 8'0" × 12'1" (243 × 368 cm) A late 19th century antique Persian Tabriz rug, the cocoa field with four ivory cartouch...
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Late 19th Century Persian Tabriz Antique Persian Rugs

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Wool

Antique North West Persian Rug
Located in Moreton-In-Marsh, GB
Antique North West Persian rug from the town of Malayer, the rug has an all over herati design on a dark indigo blue ground. The rug is...
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19th Century Asian Antique Persian Rugs

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Wool

Antique Baluch Rug from Khorassan Region
Located in Moreton-In-Marsh, GB
Antique Baluch rug from Khorassan region of Eastern Persia with a well drawn mina khani lattice design. A good Baluch rug with a diamond lattice design with mina khani (many flowers...
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19th Century Asian Antique Persian Rugs

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Wool

Antique Persian Sarouk Rug, 4'6 x 7'7
Located in New York, NY
Antique Persian Sarouk rug, 4'6 x 7'7. A lovely Sarouk rug from Persia, circa 1900. The navy blue ground has wonderfully detailed floral and vine designs that show the true craftsman...
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19th Century Persian Antique Persian Rugs

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Wool

A Fine Persian Senneh Kilim with a Traditional Medallion Design
Located in Moreton-In-Marsh, GB
A fine Persian Senneh kilim with a traditional medallion design and herati to the field. This is a good Senneh kilim with the overall design being the classic heratti design which i...
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19th Century Asian Antique Persian Rugs

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Wool

Antique Persian Tribal Khamseh Khorjin
Located in Moreton-In-Marsh, GB
Antique Persian tribal Khamseh Khorjin complete with plain weave back. Circa 1880. The saddle bag faces are very well drawn with a central medallion surrounded by herati. The desi...
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19th Century Asian Antique Persian Rugs

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Wool

Authentic Persian Tabriz Handmade Wool Rug
Located in New York, NY
Authentic Persian Tabriz handmade wool rug Size: 10'6" × 15'0" (320 × 457 cm) An early 20th century Persian Tabriz rug, the abrashed celadon green field with flowering salmon vinery ...
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Early 19th Century Persian Tabriz Antique Persian Rugs

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Wool

Tribal Herati Antique Persian Sultanabad Rug 9'10" x 13'2"
Located in New York, NY
Breathtaking Light Blue Rustic Tribal Herati Fish Design Antique Persian Sultanabad Rug, Country of origin: Persian Rugs, Circa date: 1880
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Late 19th Century Persian Sultanabad Antique Persian Rugs

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Wool

Antique Bidjar Handmade Floral Wool Runner In Gray and Rust Color from the 1890s
Located in Norwalk, CT
This Persian Bidjar wool rug possesses an antique allure, showcasing impeccable hand-knotted wool in a gray field. The floral pattern is embellished with rust, brown, and pink accent...
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1890s Persian Islamic Antique Persian Rugs

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Wool

Antique Kashan Silk Rug - 19th Century Silk Keshan Rug, Antique Rug, Silk Rug
Located in Sultanahmet, 34
19th Century Silk Keshan Rug Size: 128×200 cm This impressive late 19th century Silk Keshan Carpet is a masterpiece reflecting the elegant and sophisticated craftsmanship of a histo...
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19th Century Asian Antique Persian Rugs

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Silk

A Fine Persian Senneh Kilim with a Traditional Medallion Design
Located in Moreton-In-Marsh, GB
A fine Persian Senneh kilim with a traditional medallion design and herati to the field. This is a good Senneh kilim with the overall design being the classic heratti design which i...
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19th Century Asian Antique Persian Rugs

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Wool

Antique Sarouk Farahan Rug
Located in Gainesville, VA
A stunning antique Sarouk Farahan originating from Iran in the 19th century. This rug is in excellent condition considering its rich history! Feel free to message me in regards to th...
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19th Century Persian Sarouk Farahan Antique Persian Rugs

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Wool, Cotton

Very fine Persian Silk Qum Rug- 5' x 3.5'
Located in Newmanstown, PA
Very fine Persian Silk Qum - 5' 3.5'. It takes about a year to complete.
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17th Century Persian Antique Persian Rugs

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Silk

Antique Northwest Rug - 19th Century Northwest Rug, Vintage Rug, Antique Rug
Located in Sultanahmet, 34
Antique Northwest Rug Vintage Rug 19th Century Northwest Rug Size: 112x210 cm This carpet is a work of art woven by Azerbaijan tribes living in the Northwest in the 19th century. T...
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19th Century Asian Antique Persian Rugs

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Wool

Antique Persian Tabriz Hand-Knotted Wool Rug
Located in New York, NY
Antique Persian Tabriz hand-knotted wool rug Size: 6'3" × 8'9" (190 × 266 cm). This Persian Tabriz rug was hand-knotted out of wool around 1980 and features a color palette of beige ...
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Late 19th Century Persian Tabriz Antique Persian Rugs

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Wool

19th Century Persian Kirman Handmade Wool Rug 'Size Adjusted'
Located in New York, NY
Authentic Persian Kirman handmade wool rug (Size Adjusted) Size: 18'4" × 23'4" (558 × 711 cm).
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Late 19th Century Persian Kirman Antique Persian Rugs

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Wool

Authentic Persian Khorassan Handmade Wool Rug
Located in New York, NY
Authentic Persian Khorassan orange, yellow handmade wool rug Size: 10'2" × 13'0" (309 × 396 cm) A late 19th century Khorassan rug from Persia, the peach field with an overall design ...
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Late 19th Century Persian Khorassan Antique Persian Rugs

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Wool

Hand-Knotted Antique Wool Floral Persian Heriz Runner
Located in West Hollywood, CA
This antique Heriz runner has a sandy-yellow field with an overall design of polychrome columns of angular palmette and floral vine scattered with serrated leaf and floral stems, in ...
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Late 19th Century Persian Heriz Serapi Antique Persian Rugs

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Wool

Antique Persian Bibikabad Rug, Relaxed Refinement Meets Rustic Sensibility
Located in Dallas, TX
78091 Oversized Antique Persian Bibikabad Rug, 12'11 x 20'00. Step into the enchanting embrace of rustic elegance with this hand-knotted wool oversized antique Persian Bibikabad rug – an Adirondack-inspired wonder that effortlessly blends ornate details with a modern rustic sensibility. The lovingly time-worn field whispers tales of time, showcasing a serene beige central medallion adorned with a Herati pattern, complemented by corner spandrels, all set against an enchanting botanical trellis. Behold the captivating allure of this antique Persian Bibikabad rug, where every thread tells a story. The turtle vine scroll border gracefully frames this work of art, accompanied by a triple inner and outer meandering floral guard band, creating a tapestry of nature's finest motifs. Immerse yourself in the decadent beauty of a warm and regal color palette, as this large antique Persian rug...
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Late 19th Century Persian Bakshaish Antique Persian Rugs

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Wool

19th Century Persian Tabriz Botanic Wool Rug
Located in New York, NY
Authentic 19th century Persian Tabriz botanic handwoven wool rug Size: 11'8" × 15'8" (355 × 477 cm). A late 19th century Persian antique Tabriz ...
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Late 19th Century Persian Tabriz Antique Persian Rugs

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Wool

4.4x8 Ft Antique Persian Qashqai Rug. One of a Kind Tribal Oriental Carpet
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Antique Persian Qashqai rug, ca late 19th century. Finely hand-knotted with even medium wool pile on wool foundation. Very good original condition. All natural dyes.
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Late 19th Century Persian Tribal Antique Persian Rugs

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Wool

Antique Bakshaish Rug
Located in Gainesville, VA
A stunning Antique Bakshaish Rug that originates from Iran in the 19th century. This Rug is in excellent condition considering its rich history and measures in at 5’0” by 5’7” ft. Fe...
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Late 19th Century Persian Bakshaish Antique Persian Rugs

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Wool, Cotton

Antique Fachralo Kazak Rug
Located in Gainesville, VA
A stunning Antique Fachralo Kazak rug that measures in at 4’6” by 5’2” ft. This Rug is in excellent condition considering its rich history. Feel free to message me in regards to this...
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19th Century Caucasian Kazak Antique Persian Rugs

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Wool, Cotton

Large Antique Northwest Persian Rug
Located in New York, NY
One-of-a-kind Large antique Northwest Persian rug Size: 14'0" × 20'2" (426 × 614 cm) A late 19th century Northwest Persian antique rug, the black field with a dense overall pattern o...
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Late 19th Century Persian Antique Persian Rugs

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Wool

Antique Sarouk Farahan Rug
Located in Gainesville, VA
A truly stunning antique sarouk farahan rug originating from Iran in the 19th century. This rug is in excellent condition considering its rich history and is truly a breathtaking rug...
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19th Century Persian Sarouk Farahan Antique Persian Rugs

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Wool, Cotton

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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