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Persian Rugs For Sale
Bobyrug’s Vintage Transylvanian Rug
Located in Saint Ouen, FR
Nice Transylvanian 20th century rug with beautiful patterns and blue field colors, very decorative, entirely hand knotted with wool velvet on cotton foundations.
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"Experience the...
Category
Mid-20th Century Moldovan Tabriz Persian Rugs
Materials
Wool, Cotton
$2,147 Sale Price
20% Off
Early 20th Century Persian Lavar Kirman Rug
Located in Chicago, IL
One of the best early 20th century Persian Lavar Kirman rugs we've ever seen! The patten is extraordinary with an all-over floral cluster pattern woven in traditional Kirman colors o...
Category
1910s Persian Kirman Vintage Persian Rugs
Materials
Wool
Zabihi Collection Neutral Antique Persian Tabriz Rug
Located in New York, NY
An early 20th Century High Decorative Persian Tabriz Carpet
Details
rug no. j2814
size 9' 2" x 12' 4" (279 x 376 cm)
Category
Early 20th Century Persian Tabriz Persian Rugs
Materials
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 )
Category
1850s Persian Heriz Serapi Antique Persian Rugs
Materials
Silk
$67,500 Sale Price
25% Off
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...
Category
Early 20th Century Persian Bakshaish Persian Rugs
Materials
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
Monumental Semi-Antique Persian Tabriz Wool & Silk Carpet, Circa 1960 – 25' x...
Category
1980s Persian Vintage Persian Rugs
Materials
Silk, Wool
$225,000 Sale Price
25% Off
Antique Persian Dabir Kashan Rug Kork Wool Geometric Overall 11x14 Blue
Located in New York, NY
Rare Antique Dabir Kashan Rug Fine Kork Wool Rare Allover Rare Red
10'5" x 13'6" 318cm x 412cm
"This is an extraordinary, one of a kind Antique Dabir Kashan. It has a fine weave a...
Category
Early 1900s Persian Antique Persian Rugs
Materials
Wool
Amazing Early 20th Century Peking Rug
Located in Chicago, IL
An amazing early 20th century Chinese Peking rug with a central floral medallion amidst a field of additional flowers on a beautiful indigo field, surrounded by a wide cream colored ...
Category
Early 1900s Chinese Chinoiserie Antique Persian Rugs
Materials
Wool
Antique Persian Ivory Gold Blue Floral Kirman Rug 9 x 12 ft
Located in New York, NY
Kirman is an ancient city, with an incredible history going back over a thousand years. Marco Polo was one of the first westerners to view Kirman rugs. The city is located in the cen...
Category
1930s Persian Kirman Vintage Persian Rugs
Materials
Wool
Sea Foam Antique Persian Rug Mat
Located in New York, NY
An early 20th century Persian rug mat in sea foam colors
1'10'' x 2'8''
Category
1920s Persian Tabriz Vintage Persian Rugs
Materials
Wool
$1,200 Sale Price
20% Off
Antique Persian Bijar Rug
Located in New York, NY
Antique Persian Bijar rug, size: 13'8" x 25'1".
Category
Early 1900s Persian Antique Persian Rugs
Materials
Wool
$82,500 Sale Price
25% Off
Antique Persian Sultanabad Rug. 11 ft 10 in x 21 ft 4 in
Located in New York, NY
Oversized Antique Persian Sultanabad Rug, Country of Origin: Persian Rugs. Circa date: 1900. Size: 11 ft 10 in x 21 ft 4 in (3.61 m x 6.5 m)
Category
20th Century Persian Sultanabad Persian Rugs
Materials
Wool
Peach Khaki Antique Sultanabad Pillow
Located in New York, NY
Pillow made from antique 19th Persian Mahal Sultanabad rug with cotton back.
Measures: 16" x 19".
Category
19th Century Sultanabad Antique Persian Rugs
Materials
Wool, Foam
Antique Northwest Persian Malayer Carpet
Located in Closter, NJ
The geographical region of Northwest Persia with its’ cities and villages was at the forefront of the large-scale export of rugs and carpets in the late 19th century. The merchants ...
Category
Early 20th Century Persian Malayer Persian Rugs
Materials
Wool, Cotton
Antique Persian Rug in Beige-Brown and Gold Floral Patterns by Rug & Kilim
Located in Long Island City, NY
Rug & Kilim presents a rare antique 13x25 Persian rug with their latest curation of iconic classics. Hand-knotted in wool circa 1920-1930.
On the Design:
This all over pattern ...
Category
1920s Persian Modern Vintage Persian Rugs
Materials
Wool
Majestic Early 20th Century Sarouk Mohajeran Rug
Located in Chicago, IL
A majestic early 20th century Persian Sarouk Mohajeran rug with a large-scale mirrored floral pattern with myriad flowers and vines woven in light and dark indigo, crimson, and orang...
Category
Early 1900s Persian Sarouk Farahan Antique Persian Rugs
Materials
Wool
Zabihi Collection Botanical Silk Persian Qum Mini Rug
Located in New York, NY
An extraordinary fine silk Persian Qum rug from the middle of the 20th century
Details
rug no. j4389
size 2' x 2' 7" (61 x 79 cm)
Category
Mid-20th Century Persian Agra Persian Rugs
Materials
Silk
Antique Persian Gold Navy Blue Ivory Floral Millefleur Kirman Rug
Located in New York, NY
Kirman is an ancient city, with an incredible history going back over a thousand years. Marco Polo was one of the first westerners to view Kirman rugs. The city is located in the central south-eastern section of Iran, in the province that bears its name. Kirman carpets are perhaps one of the most recognizable within the antique Persian rug category. A typical pattern for Kerman rugs and carpets is a floral or architectural theme in the main border with a central medallion in the field. Other patterns include the finer Kirman Lavar style with garden, tree-of-life, vase, and all-over millefleur designs, or the many pictorials which tell the story of a significant figure or event in history. The vase design carpets originated during the Safavid dynasty, and are among the greatest masterpieces of Persian weaving.
A stunning pattern of vines and palmettes derived from classical Persian Kirman unfolds elegantly across the rich ground of this sumptuous antique Persian Kirman carpet. This carpet has a full pile and measures 9.10 x 12.8 ft and is from circa 1940s.
This rug can be used on the floor or as a wall hanging antique tapestry rug...
Category
1940s Persian Kirman Vintage Persian Rugs
Materials
Wool
19th Century N.W. Persian Bakshaiesh Carpet ( 14'10" x 21'6" - 452 x 655 )
Located in New York, NY
19th Century N.W. Persian Bakshaiesh Carpet ( 14'10" x 21'6" - 452 x 655 )
Superb madder red field with stylized birds in the corners amid geometric leaves and an open inner surround with a small striped effect. Beautiful rustic carpet with accents in straw, light blue, green and royal...
Category
1880s Persian Bakshaish Antique Persian Rugs
Materials
Wool
$132,750 Sale Price
25% Off
Mehraban Vintage Persian Heriz Serapi Style Rug 57537
Located in WEST HOLLYWOOD, CA
An impressive masterpiece of Heriz Serapi has the beauty of telling its story by combining a series of embellishments with cerulean blue, brick, orange, pendants and medallions, and ...
Category
1950s Persian Vintage Persian Rugs
Materials
Wool
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 )
Category
1870s Persian Antique Persian Rugs
Materials
Wool
$77,250 Sale Price
25% Off
Antique Persian Blue and Rose Floral Palmettes Kirman Large Rug
Located in New York, NY
Kirman is an ancient city, with an incredible history going back over a thousand years. Marco Polo was one of the first westerners to view Kirman rugs. The city is located in the cen...
Category
1910s Persian Kirman Vintage Persian Rugs
Materials
Wool
Persian Jajim - 13574
Located in Dallas, TX
Discover the elegance of Persian Jajim featuring beautiful craftsmanship in Circa 1880. Designed with meticulous attention to detail, this exclusive design is perfect for enhancing y...
Category
20th Century Asian Persian Rugs
Materials
Wool
$4,500
Early 20th Century Persian Kashan Rug
Located in Chicago, IL
A beautiful early 20th century Persian Kashan rug with an allover floral trellis pattern woven with gorgeous large crimson, orange, and pink flowers with swirling indigo vines, and a...
Category
1910s Persian Kashan Vintage Persian Rugs
Materials
Wool
Hand-Knotted Antique Mohtashem Persian Rug in Beige-Brown, Red Medallion Pattern
Located in Long Island City, NY
Hand-knotted in wool circa 1890,1900, one of the finest antique Mohtashem Kashan rugs ever to join our Antique & Vintage Persian rug lines. A collectible, ve...
Category
1890s Persian Kashan Antique Persian Rugs
Materials
Wool
Zabihi Collection Oversize Distressed Rug
Located in New York, NY
An oversized Worn Traditional Turkish Rug from the 2nd quarter of the 20th century
11'10'' x 15'6''
Category
20th Century Persian Industrial Persian Rugs
Materials
Wool
Antique Persian Bakhshayesh Rug 9’5" x 14’8”
Located in New York, NY
Antique Persian Bakhshayesh Rug 9’5" x 14’8”. A type of Heriz, generally in squarish sizes, allover patterns and coarse to moderate weaves, wool or mixed constructions; woven before ...
Category
Late 19th Century Persian Antique Persian Rugs
Materials
Wool, Cotton
Doris Leslie Blau Mid-20th Century Persian Heriz Rug
Located in New York, NY
Mid-20th Century Persian Heriz Rug
Size: 10'0" × 11'9" (304 × 358 cm)
This antique Persian Heriz rug dating back to circa 1930 beautifully captures the essence of its mother-town cra...
Category
Mid-20th Century Persian Heriz Serapi Persian Rugs
Materials
Wool
Vintage Persian Mashhad Area Rug with Arabesque Baroque Regency Style
Located in Dallas, TX
76324 Vintage Persian Mashhad Area Rug with Arabesque Baroque Regency Style. This hand-knotted wool vintage Persian Mashhad rug features a typical Mashhad medallion dotted with small...
Category
Mid-20th Century Persian Regency Persian Rugs
Materials
Wool
Zabihi Collection Worn Persian Large Square Tribal 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)
Category
Early 20th Century Persian Tribal Persian Rugs
Materials
Wool
20th Century Chinese Rug
Located in Chicago, IL
A sweet late 20th century Chinese rug with myriad potted flowers including chrysanthemum, peonies, and prunus blossoms all woven in pale pinks, y...
Category
Late 20th Century Chinese Persian Rugs
Materials
Wool
$3,500
Oversize Antique Persian Ivory and Blue Floral Kirman Rug, circa 1920s
Located in New York, NY
Kirman is an ancient city, with an incredible history going back over a thousand years. Marco Polo was one of the first westerners to view Kirman rugs. The city is located in the cen...
Category
1920s Persian Kirman Vintage Persian Rugs
Materials
Wool
Late 19th Century Persian Sultanabad Rug
Located in Chicago, IL
A stunning and rare late 19th century Persian Sultanabad rug with the most wonderful central floral medallion living amidst a field of more stylized flowers all woven in brilliant cr...
Category
Late 19th Century Persian Sultanabad Antique Persian Rugs
Materials
Wool
Antique Persian Serapi Rug with Vibrant Geometric Medallion Design in Red
Located in Atlanta, GA
Measures: 4.8 x 6.4
Antique Persian Serapi Rug with Vibrant Geometric Medallion Design in Red. Keivan Woven Arts/ rug/D-0908, country of origin / type: Iran / Heriz - Serapi, circa 1...
Category
Early 20th Century Persian Heriz Serapi Persian Rugs
Materials
Wool
Zabihi Collection Antique Tabriz Rug Non-Insert Pillow
Located in New York, NY
Pillow made from an early 20th-century Persian Tabriz rug. The insert is NOT provided
Measures: 16'' x 16".
Category
20th Century American Classical Persian Rugs
Materials
Wool, Cotton, Foam
$99 Sale Price
66% Off
Antique Sarouk Persian Oriental Room Sized Wool Carpet C1930
Located in Big Flats, NY
Antique Sarouk Persian Oriental Room Sized Wool Carpet C1930.
Measures - 146"L x 106.5"W.
A fine antique Sarouk Persian carpet from circa 1930, featuring wool construction, intri...
Category
20th Century Persian Rugs
Materials
Wool
$1,440 Sale Price
20% Off
1870s Antique Persian Ziegler Sultanabad 15x21 Tan, Rust, & Light Blue Area Rug
Located in Houston, TX
We present a beautiful wool & silk tan background, large scale, Medallion Design Antique Persian Ziegler Sultanabad Rug #9902456. Ziegler Sultanabad carpets are classics in the world...
Category
1870s Persian Sultanabad Antique Persian Rugs
Materials
Wool, Silk
Persian Striped Flat Weave Rug – Hand-Spun Yarn, Vegetable-Dyed, Made to Order
By Nasiri
Located in New York, NY
Elevate your space with this handcrafted Persian flat weave rug, woven from premium hand-spun wool and dyed with natural vegetable pigments. Its harmonious neutral-toned stripes, acc...
Category
2010s Persian Organic Modern Persian Rugs
Materials
Wool
Palace-Sized Extremely Finely Woven Antique Sarouk-Farahan Persian Rug
Located in Atlanta, GA
Palace-Sized Extremely Finely Woven Antique Sarouk-Farahan Persian Rug . Rug M14-0303,
Measures: 17'3 x 30'8.
Mansion Sized antique Persian Sarouk-Farahan carpet with incredible ...
Category
Late 19th Century Persian Sarouk Farahan Antique Persian Rugs
Materials
Wool
Mid-20th Century Persian Gabbeh Rug
Located in Chicago, IL
An incredible vintage Persian Gabbeh rug with a wonderful abrash crimson field surrounded by a geometric patterned border with alternating white, brown, green, and crimson triangle s...
Category
Mid-20th Century Persian Tribal Persian Rugs
Materials
Wool
Antique Persian Area Rug Tabriz Design
Located in Dallas, TX
Antique Persian area rug handwoven from the finest sheep’s wool. It’s colored with all-natural vegetable dyes that are safe for humans and pets. It’s a traditional Tabriz design hand...
Category
20th Century Persian Tabriz Persian Rugs
Materials
Wool
$6,000 Sale Price
20% Off
Vintage Pink Persian Silk Qum Rug, 13'07 x 20'01
Located in Dallas, TX
72891 Vintage Persian Silk Qum Rug, 13'07 X 20'01. Emanating French Romanticism with incredible detail and texture, this vintage Persian silk Qum rug is a captivating vision of woven beauty. The visual complexity and dreamy colorway woven into this piece work together emulating true decadence. A concentric round medallion takes center stage. An allover floral pattern composed of blooming palmettes, leafy tendrils, and arabesque vines intwined with peony, carnation, and lotus flowers rhythmically dance in a frenzied garden of silky beige. Elaborate spandrels boasting Baroque elements radiate from the corners. An elegant millefleur border enclosed with a series of ornamental floral meander guard borders create a refreshing finish to a formal composition. With its highly decorative aesthetic and regal charm, this palatial Persian rug can add an air of formality.
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: Rococo, French Provincial, Rocaille, Louis XV, Louis XIV, Parisian, Baroque, Empire, Romantic, Georgian, Neoclassical, Southern Living, Renaissance, Victorian, Regency, European, Old World, English Country, Tudor, Manor House and Traditional. Whether in a formal setting with elaborate furnishings or in an Ottoman style interior, this oversized silk Persian rug will bring vibrant life where it is displayed.
Rendered in variegated shades of beige, pink coral, rose, salmon, ink blue, black, red, tan, light green, baby blue, sage, and brown with other accent colors.
Abrash.
Hand-knotted silk.
Made in Iran.
Hotel Lobby Size Carpet 14 x 20 Rug...
Category
Mid-20th Century Persian Rococo Persian Rugs
Materials
Silk
Zabihi Collection Worn Antique Persian Gabbeh Small Rug
Located in New York, NY
an early 20th-century colorful tribal persian gabbeh small rug
rug no. r5908
size 3' 2" x 5' 9" (97 x 175 cm)
Category
Early 20th Century Tribal Persian Rugs
Materials
Wool
19th Century Persian Haji Jalili Tabriz Carpet ( 21'6" x 33' - 655 x 1066 )
Located in New York, NY
19th Century Persian Haji Jalili Tabriz Carpet ( 21'6" x 33' - 655 x 1066 )
Category
1890s Persian Tabriz Antique Persian Rugs
Materials
Wool
$277,500 Sale Price
25% Off
20th Century Antique Persian Tabriz 12x19 Bone & Grey Handmade Area Rug
Located in Houston, TX
Ashly Fine Rugs presents a 1920s Antique Persian Tabriz 12x19 Ivory Handmade Area Rug. Tabriz is a northern city in modern-day Iran and has forever be...
Category
1920s Persian Tabriz Vintage Persian Rugs
Materials
Wool
Late 19th Century Antique Ziegler Sultanabad
Located in West Hollywood, CA
This antique Ziegler Sultanabad rug has a red field with a flowering vase and bold palmettes at each end with vertical rows at each side of bold polychr...
Category
Late 19th Century Persian Sultanabad Antique Persian Rugs
Materials
Wool
A Vintage Judaica Persian Rug
Located in New York, NY
Vintage Judaica Persian Rug – Featuring Priestly and Home Blessings
Handwoven Textile with Hebrew Inscriptions and Traditional Motifs
A stunning and richly detailed vintage Persian ...
Category
20th Century Persian Persian Rugs
Materials
Wool, Cotton
Late 19th Century Persian Tabriz Haji Jalili Carpet (14'4" x 22'7" - 437 x 688 )
Located in New York, NY
Late 19th Century Persian Tabriz Haji Jalili Carpet ( 14'4" x 22'7" - 437 x 688 )
Category
1890s Persian Tabriz Antique Persian Rugs
Materials
Wool
$85,500 Sale Price
25% Off
Early 20th Century Handmade Northwest Persian Accent Rug
Located in New York, NY
An antique Northwest Persian accent rug handmade during the early 20th century.
Measures: 4' 5" x 5' 7".
Category
Early 20th Century Persian Rustic Persian Rugs
Materials
Wool
21st Century Persian Sultanabad 10x14 Ivory & Tan Handmade Area Rug
Located in Houston, TX
Ashly fine rugs presents an antique recreation of an original Persian Sultanabad room-sized area rug. Part of our own previous production, this antique recreation was thought of and ...
Category
2010s Persian Sultanabad Persian Rugs
Materials
Wool
20th Century Antique Persian Tabriz Pahlavi 10x13 Red & Gold Handmade Area Rug
Located in Houston, TX
Ashly Fine Rugs presents an Antique Persian Tabriz circa 1930, handwoven in Iran with handspun wools and vegetable dyes, vibrant red background with an ivory border and teal accents. These rugs are better known as the Pahlavi Dynasty rugs, they were woven during the Reza Shah...
Category
1930s Persian Tabriz Vintage Persian Rugs
Materials
Wool
19th Century Persian Ziegler Sultanabad Carpet ( 15'8" x 22' - 477 x 670 cm )
Located in New York, NY
Antique Persian Ziegler Sultanabad Carpet ( 15'8" x 22' - 477 x 670 cm )
Category
1880s Persian Sultanabad Antique Persian Rugs
Materials
Wool
$169,500 Sale Price
25% Off
Zabihi Collection Antique Persian Serapi Heriz Rug
Located in New York, NY
early 20th-century Persian Heriz Serapi Rug
Details
rug no. j3273
size 9' 4" x 13' 2" (284 x 401 cm)
Heriz carpets are beloved for their versatility. Their geometry complements mod...
Category
Early 20th Century Persian Serapi Persian Rugs
Materials
Wool
Antique Silk Kashan Persian Area Rug. 9 ft x 13 ft
Located in New York, NY
Antique Silk Kashan Persian Area Rug, Country of origin: Persia, Circa date: 1900. Size: 9 ft x 13 ft (2.74 m x 3.96 m)
Category
20th Century Persian Kashan Persian Rugs
Materials
Silk
Vintage Mahal Carpet
Located in Katonah, NY
:: Covered field in oversized floral design elements, dramatic scrolling serrated leaves reminiscent of a Mahimahi style mapping. Wrapped by a Samovar main border. Colors and shades include: Madder root red, oxidized silver, lime green, charcoal, antique ivory, pale dusty blush, and more. Condition notes: Even wear across to knot heads with faint foundation showing through. Most of the original side cord selvages are intact or restored. Fully secured sides and ends. Extensive restorations throughout in the spirit of the original carpet. Remains in its original size, scale, and proportions. Recently professionally cleaned ready for in-home use! Many years of enjoyment to come with this hand knotted Persian Mahal carpet...
Category
1930s Persian Other Vintage Persian Rugs
Materials
Wool, Cotton
$8,420
Early 20th Century Persian Hadji Jallili Tabriz Rug
Located in Chicago, IL
This early 20th-century Persian Hadji Jallili Tabriz rug, circa 1900, is a remarkable example of the refined artistry for which Tabriz weavers are celebrated. At its heart, a grand f...
Category
Early 1900s Persian Tabriz Antique Persian Rugs
Materials
Wool
19th Century Lavar Kirman Prayer Rug
Located in Chicago, IL
A wonderful late 19th century Persian Lavar Kirman prayer rug with a beautiful pattern of multiple flowering trees and branches woven in traditional ...
Category
1880s Persian Kirman Antique Persian Rugs
Materials
Wool
17th Century Small Size Persian Khorassan Rug. 4 ft 5 in x 5 ft 9 in
Located in New York, NY
Small size 17th century Persian Khorassan rug, Country of Origin / rug type: Persian rug, Circa date 17th century. Size: 4 ft 5 in x 5 ft 9 in (1.35 m x 1.75 m)
Category
17th Century Persian Khorassan Antique Persian Rugs
Materials
Wool
Vintage Persian Kashan Rug 12’9" x 19’3”
Located in New York, NY
Vintage Persian Kashan Rug 12’9" x 19’3”. Central Persian city known for finely woven. room size and scatter rugs, with dominant reds and navy, and medallion patterns and swirling pa...
Category
Late 20th Century Persian Persian Rugs
Materials
Wool, Cotton
Light Blue Animal Persian Tabriz Rug
Located in New York, NY
early 20th century Persian Tabriz Pictorial rug in predominant light blue featuring a flurry of animals floating in field and border. majority of the animals look like sea horses and...
Category
Early 20th Century Persian Folk Art Persian Rugs
Materials
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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