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Persian Rugs For Sale
Period: 19th Century
Period: 1950s
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 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

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 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

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 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 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 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 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

Vintage Distressed Mehrivan Square Carpet
Located in Katonah, NY
:: Concentric center medallions in geometric format atop a covered field of blossomed bouquets, floral cross-section, and multi-tiered flowers. Oversized palmettes at either end of t...
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1950s Persian Other Vintage Persian Rugs

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Wool, Cotton

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

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

Vintage Persian Sarouk
Located in Newmanstown, PA
Vintage Persian Sarouk. Woven with very high quality wool. The colors and texture has soften through out the years. This would take a couple of years to complete for a weaver. This p...
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1950s Persian Vintage 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

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 Karadja Runner -19th Century Karadja Runner, Antique Rug, Antique Runner
Located in Sultanahmet, 34
19th Century Karadja Runner This magnificent 19th-century antique Karadja rug is a masterpiece that weaves the history, art and culture of its time into its intricate patterns. Each...
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19th Century Asian Antique Persian Rugs

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Wool

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

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

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 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

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

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

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

Materials

Wool

Antique Persian Bijar Rug
Located in Gainesville, VA
A stunning antique Persian Bijar Rug that originates from Iran in the late 19th century. This rug is in excellent condition considering its rich history and has beautiful red colors ...
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Late 19th Century Persian Antique Persian Rugs

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Wool, Cotton

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

Antique Shekarlu Qashqai Rug of Scarce Striped Design, Antique Rug, Vintage Rug
Located in Sultanahmet, 34
Antique Shekarlu Qashqai Rug of Scarce Striped Design Size: 127×175 cm This rug has a very unusual design of vertical stripes which contain a small boteh design. The array of colour...
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19th Century Asian Antique Persian Rugs

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Wool

Antique Tabriz Rug - 19th Century Tabriz Rug, Antique Rug, Vintage Rug
Located in Sultanahmet, 34
19th Century Tabriz Rug Size: 350x450 cm This impressive 19th century Tabriz Carpet is a masterpiece reflecting the elegant and sophisticated craftsmanship of a historic period. Ri...
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19th Century Asian Antique Persian Rugs

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Wool

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

Antique-Worn Persian Serapi Rug, Rustic Finesse Meets Ivy League Prep Style
Located in Dallas, TX
78671 Antique-Worn Persian Serapi Rug, 10'01 x 11'08. Serapi rugs, crafted in the village of Serab of northwestern Iran, are renowned for their distinctive features. These Persian ru...
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Late 19th Century Persian Serapi 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

Authentic 19th Century Persian Tabriz Botanic Rug
Located in New York, NY
Authentic 19th century Persian Tabriz botanic handwoven wool rug Size: 12'9" × 16'0" (388 × 487 cm) A late 19th century Persian Tabriz carpet, t...
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Late 19th Century Persian Tabriz Antique Persian Rugs

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Wool

Hand-Woven Antique Circa-1870 Wool Persan Serab Runner
Located in West Hollywood, CA
This antique, circa 1870, Persian Serab runner has a camel-brown field with a dense polychrome lozenge lattice around a column of four ivory lozenges each containing a central rosett...
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Late 19th Century Persian Antique Persian Rugs

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Wool

Oversized 19th Century Persian Tabriz Wool Rug
Located in New York, NY
Authentic oversized 19th century Persian Tabriz handmade wool carpet Size: 15'3" × 22'4" (464 × 680 cm) A late 19th century Tabriz carpet based upon the 16th century Ardabil carpet i...
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Late 19th Century Persian Tabriz Antique Persian Rugs

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Wool

Antique Persian Tribal Red Navy Blue Heriz Area Rug, circa 1960s
Located in New York, NY
Heriz rugs are one of the most famous rugs from Iran, because of their very unique and distinguishable style. Heriz is a city located in northwestern Iran, near the city of Tabriz, w...
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1950s Persian Heriz Serapi Vintage Persian Rugs

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Wool

Antique Persian Sultanabad Carpet, Wool Soft Rust, Oriental Rug Hand Knotted
Located in Port Washington, NY
In 1883, Ziegler and Co., of Manchester, England, established a Persian carpet manufacture in Sultanabad, Iran, employing designers from major Western department stores, like B. Altm...
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Late 19th Century Persian Sultanabad Antique Persian Rugs

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Wool

Antique Lavar Kerman carpet
Located in New York, NY
19th Century Persian Sultanabad Carpet 10.8x14.4
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19th Century Persian Antique Persian Rugs

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Wool, Cotton

Antique Qashqai Horse Cover, Antique Rug, Antique Horse Cover
Located in Sultanahmet, 34
A QASHQAI HORSE COVER Size: 148×155 cm In the tribal cultures of Azerbaijan and the Caucasus, the flat-woven horse blanket (jol-i asb) has both ceremonial...
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19th Century Azerbaijani Antique Persian Rugs

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Wool

Antique Silk Heriz Prayer Rug - Late 19th Century Silk Heriz Rug, Antique Rug
Located in Sultanahmet, 34
Late 19th Century Silk Heriz Rug Size: 130x185 cm This impressive late 19th-century Silk Heriz Carpet is a masterpiece reflecting the elegant and sophisticated craftsmanship of a hi...
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Late 19th Century Persian Antique Persian Rugs

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Silk

Antique Persian Gallery Size Heriz Rug, circa 1890 8'3 x 20'
Located in Secaucus, NJ
The combination of size and detailed central floral pattern bring this antique Heriz rug into the category of extra special. The navy border surrounding the red field helps to create...
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19th Century Persian Heriz Serapi Antique Persian Rugs

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Wool

19th Century Persian Tabriz Floral Wool Rug
Located in New York, NY
Authentic 19th century Persian Tabriz floral handwoven wool rug Size: 6'7" × 9'7" (200 × 292 cm) A late 19th century antique Persian Tabriz carpet, the sand field dominated by a larg...
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Late 19th Century Persian Tabriz Antique Persian Rugs

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Wool

Antique Serapi Carpet - 19th Century Serapi Carpet, Antique Rug
Located in Sultanahmet, 34
19th Century Serapi Carpet This magnificent 19th-century antique Serapi carpet is a masterpiece that weaves the history, art and culture of its time into its intricate patterns. Eac...
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19th Century Asian Antique Persian Rugs

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Wool

Antique Persian Kirman Handmade Wool Carpet
Located in New York, NY
Antique Persian Kirman handmade wool carpet Size: 13'6" × 22'8" (411 × 690 cm) A late 19th century Persian Kirman antique rug the midnight blue field having an vine lattice around a ...
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Late 19th Century Persian Kirman Antique Persian Rugs

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Wool

Antique Tabriz Rug - 19th Century Tabriz Rug, Vintage Rug, Antique Rug
Located in Sultanahmet, 34
19th Century Tabriz Rug This magnificent 19th-century antique Tabriz carpet is a masterpiece that weaves history, art and culture into its intricate patterns. Each stitch tells the ...
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19th Century Asian Antique Persian Rugs

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Wool

Antique Melayer Rug - Late of 19th Century Melayer Rug, Antique Rug
Located in Sultanahmet, 34
An absolute classical Antique Circa 1880 Malayer rug. These type of smaller size beautiful rugs have a wonderful style with such simple geometry that makes them excellent decorative...
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Late 19th Century Asian Antique Persian Rugs

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Wool

Twin Vintage Persian Kilim Runner Rugs with Geometric Patterns
Located in Long Island City, NY
These flatweaves are a pair of twin 3x17 vintage Persian Kilim runner rugs, handwoven in wool circa 1950-1960. These tribal runners are nearly identical in size and design, with geom...
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1950s Persian Tribal Vintage Persian Rugs

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Wool

Vintage Persian Hamadan Hand-Knotted Runner, Iran 1950s
Located in Beograd, RS
In this listing you will find a beautiful vintage Persian Hamadan Runner rug, with gorgeous tribal pattern. The runner is hand-knotted and made of 100% wool. Good vintage condition ...
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1950s Persian Tribal Vintage Persian Rugs

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Wool

Large Antique Persian Heriz Serapi Rug Geometric Antique Heriz 244cm x 325cm
By Eastern Artisans
Located in New York, NY
Antique Handmade Rug Carpet Traditional Rug 8x11 Wool Rug 244cm x 325cm "This is a magnificent hand knotted, antique tribal rug. Incredible handmade piece, adding flavor and charact...
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1880s Persian Heriz Serapi Antique Persian Rugs

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Wool

Vintage Qum Silk Prayer Rug - 19th Century Silk Qum Rug, Vintage Rug
Located in Sultanahmet, 34
19th Century Silk Qum Rug This magnificent 19th-century antique Qum (Gohm) rug is a testament to the unparalleled craftsmanship of its age. Every intricate detail woven into this ma...
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19th Century Asian Antique Persian Rugs

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Silk

Antique Pictorial Esfahan Rug - Late of the 19th Century Picturial Esfahan Rug
Located in Sultanahmet, 34
Late of the 19th Century Picturial Esfahan Rug Size: 137x215 cm This impressive late 19th-century Esfahan Carpet is a masterpiece reflecting the elegant and sophisticated craftsmans...
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Late 19th Century Persian Antique Persian Rugs

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Wool

Antique Ghoum Rug - 19th Century Ghoum Rug, Antique Rug, Vintage Rug
Located in Sultanahmet, 34
19th Century Ghoum Rug Size: 246x343 cm This impressive 19th century Ghoum Tapestry is a masterpiece reflecting the elegant and sophisticated craftsmanship of a historic period. Ri...
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19th Century Asian Antique Persian Rugs

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Wool

Antique Malayer Runner - 19th Century Malayer Runner, Vintage Runner
Located in Sultanahmet, 34
19th Century Malayer Runner Size: 112x320 cm This impressive 19th century Malayer Tapestry is a masterpiece reflecting the elegant and sophisticated craftsmanship of a historic peri...
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19th Century Asian Antique Persian Rugs

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Wool

Antique Sarab Rug - 19th Century Sarab Camel Hair Rug, Antique Rug, Vintage Rug
Located in Sultanahmet, 34
Sarab Camel Hair Rug - Antique Rug 19th Century Sarab Camel Hair Rug A lovely example of a camel wool handwoven Serab runner. The openness of the piece woven circa 1890’s lends itse...
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19th Century Asian Antique Persian Rugs

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Wool

Antique Tabriz Rug - 19th Century Tabriz Rug, Antique Rug, Vintage Rug
Located in Sultanahmet, 34
19th Century Tabriz Rug This magnificent 19th-century antique Tabriz carpet is a masterpiece that weaves the history, art and culture of its time into its intricate patterns. Each s...
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19th Century Asian 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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