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Persian Rugs For Sale
Style: Modern
Style: Oushak
Antique Persian Malayer Runner Rug with Navy & Orange Floral Motif on Ivory Fiel
Located in Dallas, TX
Antique Persian runner rug handwoven from the finest sheep’s wool and colored with all-natural vegetable dyes that are safe for humans and pets. It’s a traditional Malayer design fea...
Category
1950s Persian Oushak Vintage Persian Rugs
Materials
Wool
21st Century Persian Oushak Master 8x10 Grey, Red, & Yellow Handmade Area Rug
Located in Houston, TX
Ashly Fine Rugs presents a 21st-century Persian Oushak 8x10 grey, red, & yellow handmade area rug. Oushaks began in a location just south of Istanbul, in a region that was to become...
Category
2010s Persian Oushak Persian Rugs
Materials
Wool
Vintage Persian Heriz Rug
Located in Dallas, TX
53871 Vintage Persian Heriz Rug Runner, 03'03 x 17'08. Explore the captivating appeal of Heriz rugs, originating from the northwestern region of Iran, celebrated for their unparallel...
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Mid-20th Century Persian Modern Persian Rugs
Materials
Wool
Vintage Persian Heriz Rug
Located in Dallas, TX
53872 Vintage Persian Karaja Heriz Rug Runner, 03'04 x 16'05. Persian Karaja Heriz rugs are meticulously crafted treasures that trace their roots to the Heriz region in Northwestern ...
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Late 20th Century Persian Modern Persian Rugs
Materials
Wool
Vintage Persian Heriz Rug
Located in Dallas, TX
53873 Vintage Persian Karaja Heriz Rug Runner, 03'02 x 14'04. Persian Karaja Heriz rugs are handcrafted masterpieces originating from the Heriz region in Northwestern Iran, specifically from the village of Karaja. These rugs are distinguished by their bold geometric patterns, vibrant colors, and intricate designs, often featuring a large central medallion surrounded by smaller motifs and detailed borders. Made with high-quality wool and natural dyes by skilled artisans, Karaja Heriz rugs showcase the rich heritage of Persian rug artistry and remain highly prized by collectors and interior designers worldwide for their durability, beauty, and timeless appeal.
This vintage Persian Karaja Heriz rug, meticulously hand-knotted from wool, boasts a striking geometric design and a refined color palette that brings a modern twist to traditional aesthetics. With its vibrant red backdrop, adorned with an intricate pattern of triple leaf motifs arranged in vertical symmetry, this Persian carpet runner exudes a sense of timeless elegance reminiscent of American traditional or Ivy League style. What sets this vintage Heriz rug apart is its precision in design, characterized by clean lines and geometric shapes, which diverges from the more ornate patterns often associated with formal Persian rugs.
Adding to its allure, blue square medallions interspersed with navy blue latch-hook motifs pop against the red canvas...
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Late 20th Century Persian Modern Persian Rugs
Materials
Wool
Rug & Kilim’s Contemporary Kilim in Gold and Sky Blue Stripes with Brown Accents
By Rug & Kilim
Located in Long Island City, NY
Handwoven in wool, this 3x3 square Kilim is from an inventive new contemporary flat weave collection by Rug & Kilim.
On the Design:
Our “Rez Kilim” collection represents a unique ...
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2010s Persian Modern Persian Rugs
Materials
Wool
Long Vintage Persian Wool Hamadan Rug
Located in Dallas, TX
78727 Vintage Red Persian Hamadan Rug Runner, 03'05 x 17'00. This is a listing for one piece. Please note it does have a matching piece that is available. What sets this rug apart is...
Category
Mid-20th Century Persian Modern Persian Rugs
Materials
Wool
Modern Gabbeh Handmade Striped Copper Wool Rug
Located in Norwalk, CT
Beautiful contemporary Gabbeh Persian rug with a copper field. This Gabbeh rug has gray accents in a layout subtle striped design.
This rug measures 7' 5" x 8' 6"
Our rugs are...
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21st Century and Contemporary Persian Modern Persian Rugs
Materials
Wool
Long Vintage Persian Wool Hamadan Rug
Located in Dallas, TX
78726 Vintage Red Persian Hamadan Rug Runner, 03'06 x 17'01. Please note this is a listing for only one runner. It does have a matching piece. What distinguishes this rug is its rari...
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Mid-20th Century Persian Modern Persian Rugs
Materials
Wool
12 x 15 Handmade Contemporary Oushak Wool Rug with Blue Field
Located in Norwalk, CT
This Oushak rug is hand-knotted with a blue field. This mid-century modern-style rug has an allover golden floral design.
This rug measures 11'9" x 15'.
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21st Century and Contemporary Turkish Oushak Persian Rugs
Materials
Wool
Vintage Turkish Modern Patchwork 6x8 Blue Distressed Handmade Area Rug
Located in Houston, TX
Ashly Fine Rugs presents a Vintage Turkish Patchwork 6x8 area rug. This rug a is combination of multiple handmade vintage Turkish rugs that have been m...
Category
1950s Turkish Modern Vintage Persian Rugs
Materials
Wool
Antique Persian Afshar Rug with Modern Tribal Style
Located in Dallas, TX
72605 Antique Persian Afshar rug with Modern Tribal style. This hand knotted wool antique Persian Afshar rug displays modern tribal style. Featuring two diamond medallions in an abra...
Category
Early 20th Century Persian Modern Persian Rugs
Materials
Wool
21st Century Turkish Oushak 9x14 Slate Blue, Olive Green, & Ivory Handmade Rug
Located in Houston, TX
Ashly Fine Rugs presents a 21st-century Turkish Oushak 9x14 Handmade Area Rug. Oushak weavings began in a location just south of Istanbul, in a region that was to become the rugs n...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Turkish Oushak Persian Rugs
Materials
Wool
Antique Persian Lori Rug
Located in Dallas, TX
61208 Antique Persian Lori Rug, 03.00 x 05.06.
With its effortless beauty and timeless design, this hand knotted wool antique Persian Lori rug is poised to i...
Category
Early 20th Century Persian Modern Persian Rugs
Materials
Wool
Antique Persian Bakhtiari Rug, Ivy League Style Meets Traditional Sensibility
Located in Dallas, TX
78570 Antique Persian Bakhtiari Rug, 09'10 x 12'10. Bakhtiari rugs are made by the Bakhtiari tribe, who live in the Chahar Mahaal and Bakhtiari provinces of Iran. The Bakhtiari are o...
Category
Mid-20th Century Persian Modern Persian Rugs
Materials
Wool
Vintage Persian Khamseh Pictorial Rug with Dervish Scene, Persian Wall Hanging
Located in Dallas, TX
76198, vintage Persian Khamseh Pictorial rug with Dervish Scene, Persian wall hanging. Ancient Persia boasts the true origin of viticulture and wi...
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Mid-20th Century Persian Modern Persian Rugs
Materials
Wool
Rug & Kilim’s Contemporary Kilim Rug in Pink with Yellow and Green Accents
By Rug & Kilim
Located in Long Island City, NY
Handwoven in wool, this 4x5 Kilim is from a bold new line of contemporary flatweaves by Rug & Kilim.
Further On the Design:
The “Rez Kilim” connotes a modern take on classic panel w...
Category
2010s Persian Modern Persian Rugs
Materials
Wool
New Contemporary Colorful Oushak Runner with Modern Style
Located in Dallas, TX
80858 New colorful Oushak runner, 03'00 x 09'11. ?Serene and sophisticated, this hand knotted wool colorful Oushak runner is poised to impress. ...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Pakistani Oushak Persian Rugs
Materials
Wool
Vintage Persian Kilim Rug, Contemporary Santa Fe Meets Modern Allure
Located in Dallas, TX
77944 vintage Persian Kilim rug with Modern Tribal style 03'10 x 05'07. Full of tiny details and an expressive design, this hand-woven wool vintage Persian kilim rug is a captivating...
Category
Late 20th Century Persian Modern Persian Rugs
Materials
Wool
Vintage Persian Bijar Rug, Timeless Elegance Meets Moorish Enchantment
Located in Dallas, TX
61041 Vintage Persian Bijar Rug, 02'07 x 03'11. Embark on an enchanting odyssey of Moorish elegance with this hand-knotted wool vintage Persian Bijar rug...
Category
Late 20th Century Persian Modern Persian Rugs
Materials
Wool
Mid-20th Century Handmade Persian Baluch Throw Rug
Located in New York, NY
A vintage Persian Baluch throw rug handmade during the mid-20th century.
Measures: 2' 4" x 5' 4"
Category
Mid-20th Century Persian Modern Persian Rugs
Materials
Wool
New Contemporary Colorful Oushak Runner
Located in Dallas, TX
80859 New colorful Oushak runner, 03'01 x 10'03. Polished and playful with a hint of nomadic charm, this hand-knotted wool colorful Oushak runne...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Pakistani Oushak Persian Rugs
Materials
Wool
Persian Oushak Style Rug with Rust and Gray Floral Details on Beige Field
Located in Dallas, TX
Persian rug made of handwoven sheep’s wool of the finest quality. It’s colored with organic vegetable dyes that are certified safe for humans and pets alike. It features rust and gra...
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20th Century Persian Oushak Persian Rugs
Materials
Wool
Once upon a time I was a Heriz, Contemporary Rug in Silk by Djoharian Design
Located in Lohr, Bavaria, DE
A beautiful contemporary modernized Persian design hand knotted rug using finest wool and silk in 8 x 10 ft
By Djoharian Design.
Modern desig rug in style of a Persian Heriz in a new layered look.
This design will pop up every room - imagine it in a brutalist designed space!
Design in style of Heriz hand-knotted.
Collection: Djoharian Design - "Once upon a time I was a Heriz"
Colors: pinks and grays
Pile: 90% Chinese matka silk, 10% Tibetan highland wool
Knot density: 150 knots / inch²
Production time approx 23-24 weeks in size 8 x 10 ft.
Size: Available to order in the desired size. Other color combinations are possible.
Underfloor heating: Suitable
Perfect for loft or Industrial modern rooms...
Category
2010s Nepalese Modern Persian Rugs
Materials
Wool, Silk
Tan Modern Sultanabad Handmade Oversize Floral Wool Rug
Located in Norwalk, CT
Beautiful modern Sultanabad hand-knotted wool rug with a beige field. This Sultanabad rug has brown, goldenrod, and blue accents in a gorgeous all-over classic floral pattern design....
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Persian Oushak Persian Rugs
Materials
Wool
Vintage Persian Tabriz Wool & Silk Rug
Located in Dallas, TX
78332 Vintage Persian Tabriz wool and silk rug, 11'04 x 16'05. With ornate details and striking appeal, this wool and silk vintage Persian Tabriz rug astounds with its beauty. The sm...
Category
Mid-20th Century Persian Modern Persian Rugs
Materials
Wool, Silk
Bobyrug’s Little Vintage Turkish Kayseri Silk and Cotton Rug
Located in Saint Ouen, FR
Pretty little mid century Turkish rug with nice Persian design and nice light colors, entirely hand knotted with silk and cotton velvet on cotton foundation.
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"Experience the epi...
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Mid-20th Century Turkish Oushak Persian Rugs
Materials
Cotton, Silk
New Oushak Design Persian Rug with Blue and Beige Floral Details
Located in Dallas, TX
Handcrafted Persian rug made from the finest sheep’s wool and colored with 100% organic vegetable dyes that are safe for humans and pets. It shows a traditional Oushak design featuri...
Category
20th Century Persian Oushak Persian Rugs
Materials
Wool
21st Century Turkish Oushak 15x20 Charcoal, Ivory & Olive Green Handmade Rug
Located in Houston, TX
Ashly Fine Rugs presents a 21st-century Turkish Oushak 15x20 Handmade Area Rug. Oushak weavings began in a location just south of Istanbul, in a region that was to become the rugs ...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Turkish Oushak Persian Rugs
Materials
Wool
Contemporary Oushak Persian Rug with Orange and Blue Floral Details
Located in Dallas, TX
Handwoven Persian rug from fine wool and rich vegetable dyes. It’s a new production piece created in the tradition of ancient Oushak weaving. It features Classic floral details in bl...
Category
20th Century Persian Oushak Persian Rugs
Materials
Wool
Mid-Century Turkish Oushak Carpet with Traditional Style
Located in Dallas, TX
72024 Vintage Turkish Oushak Rug, 10'02 x 12'05. This exquisite hand-knotted wool vintage Turkish Oushak rug is a testament to the enduring artistry and heritage of Anatolian weaving...
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Late 20th Century Turkish Oushak Persian Rugs
Materials
Wool
Brown Modern Indian Wool Rug Handmade with Abstract Motif
Located in Norwalk, CT
This modern Indian rug is meticulously hand-knotted and showcases a stunning abstract design set against a lovely brown backdrop.
This rug measures 5'6"x 8'5".
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Indian Modern Persian Rugs
Materials
Wool
New Colorful Oushak Runner with Modern Vintage-Inspired Style
Located in Dallas, TX
80881 New Colorful Oushak Runner with Modern Style 02'11 x 16'07.
Polished and playful with a hint of nomadic charm, this hand-knotted wool cont...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Pakistani Oushak Persian Rugs
Materials
Wool
New Persian Oushak Style Rug with Blue and Gray Floral Details on Ivory Field
Located in Dallas, TX
New Persian rug made of handwoven sheep’s wool of the finest quality. It’s colored with organic vegetable dyes that are certified safe for humans and ...
Category
2010s Persian Oushak Persian Rugs
Materials
Wool
New Persian Oushak Style Rug with Blue and Gray Floral Details
Located in Dallas, TX
Description: New Persian rug made of handwoven sheep’s wool of the finest quality. It’s colored with organic vegetable dyes that are certified safe fo...
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20th Century Persian Oushak Persian Rugs
Materials
Wool
Great Looking Persian Kerman Rug
Located in Norwalk, CT
Measures: 9'4" x 12'4"
This beautiful hand-knotted design rug will make your floor look splendid. This collection is made in wool.
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Persian Modern Persian Rugs
Materials
Wool
Persian Sarouk Rug with Red & Ivory ‘Flower Bouquet’ Details over Blue F
Located in Dallas, TX
Persian rug handwoven from the finest sheep’s wool and colored with all-natural vegetable dyes that are safe for humans and pets. It’s a traditional Sarouk design featuring ‘flower b...
Category
Early 2000s Persian Oushak Persian Rugs
Materials
Wool
Antique Persian Tabriz Rug with Brown & Ivory Flower Motifs on Orange Center Fie
Located in Dallas, TX
Antique Persian rug handwoven from the finest sheep’s wool and colored with all-natural vegetable dyes that are safe for humans and pets. It’s a traditional Tabriz weaving featuring ...
Category
1980s Persian Oushak Vintage Persian Rugs
Materials
Wool
Distressed Vintage Persian Rug
Located in Dallas, TX
60973 Distressed Vintage Persian Rug, 09'09 x 12'07
Abrash. Distressed. Desirable Age Wear. Antique Wash.
Hand-knotted wool.
Made in Iran.
M...
Category
Mid-20th Century Persian Modern Persian Rugs
Materials
Wool
Transitional Hand-knotted Wool Lahore Carpet with Floral Design, 8' x 10'
Located in New York, NY
In bright shades of pink, purple, red, blue, green, and black wool, this transitional Lahore carpet measures 8'2" x 10'2" and belongs to the Orley Shabahang World Market Collection. ...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Persian Oushak Persian Rugs
Materials
Wool
Antique Persian Tabriz Rug with Red and Green Flower Allover Motifs
Located in Dallas, TX
Antique Persian rug handwoven from the finest sheep’s wool and colored with all-natural vegetable dyes that are safe for humans and pets. It’s a traditional Tabriz weaving featuring ...
Category
1950s Persian Oushak Vintage Persian Rugs
Materials
Wool
Brown Striped Modern Gabbeh Handmade Wool Rug
Located in Norwalk, CT
Beautiful contemporary Persian Gabbeh hand knotted wool rug with a brown gradient color field. This Gabbeh rug has a gorgeous striped design.
This rug measures 7' 8" x 10' 5".
...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Persian Modern Persian Rugs
Materials
Wool
Vintage Ivory Persian Heriz Rug
Located in Dallas, TX
61220 Vintage Persian Heriz Runner 02'08 x 21'07. Full of tiny details and tribal style, this hand-knotted wool vintage Persian Heriz runner is a captivating vision of woven beauty. The abrashed beige field features an allover geometric pattern. It is enclosed with a triple banded border. Rustic yet refined, this extra-long Persian carpet runner would also complement mountain living for luxury ski chalets, secluded hunting lodges and ranch estates found in Montana, Colorado, Lake Tahoe, Wyoming, or the Adirondacks.
Perfect for a hallway, long entry, grand foyer, designer entryway, galley kitchen, corridor, grand parlor, home office, private library, conservatory, wine cellar, executive suite, theater room, billiards room, game room, bedroom, study, studio. It would also make a lovely accent next to a buffet in a dining room, behind the sofa table in the living room, or used as stair treads...
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Mid-20th Century Persian Modern Persian Rugs
Materials
Wool
Contemporary Red Pakistani Rug, Avant-Garde Meets Tantalizing Texture
Located in Dallas, TX
80748 Contemporary Red Area Rug, 06'02 x 09'05.
Crafted my masterful artisans in Pakistan, this hand knotted wool contemporary area rug is a true work of art that blends modern and...
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21st Century and Contemporary Pakistani Modern Persian Rugs
Materials
Wool
Modern Design Fine Rug Hand Knotted Beige Gold
Located in Lohr, Bavaria, DE
Our MYSTIQUE COLLECTION impresses with a select palette of timeless colors and fine, carefully selected material.
These fine pieces of contemporary art are hand-knotted by skilled ar...
Category
2010s Indian Modern Persian Rugs
Materials
Silk, Wool
Antique Persian Malayer Rug with Black & Red Medallions on Beige Center Field
Located in Dallas, TX
Antique Persian runner rug handwoven from the finest sheep’s wool and colored with all-natural vegetable dyes that are safe for humans and pets. It’s a traditional Malayer design fea...
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1920s Persian Oushak Vintage Persian Rugs
Materials
Wool
Tibetan Cut Loop Rug by Djoharian Design Modern Contemporary Art Hand Knotted
Located in Lohr, Bavaria, DE
A beautiful contemporary modern design rug, hand knotted using finest wool bamboo silk in 3 x 2 ft / 90 x 60 cm. It has gray fringe on both ends, can also be ordered without fringe.
By Djoharian Design...
Category
2010s Nepalese Modern Persian Rugs
Materials
Wool, Silk
New Persian Turkmen Rug with Black & Ivory Tribal ‘Gul’ Details
Located in Dallas, TX
New Persian rug handwoven from the finest sheep’s wool and colored with all-natural vegetable dyes that are safe for humans and pets. It’s a traditional Turkmen design featuring ‘Gul...
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1990s Persian Oushak Persian Rugs
Materials
Wool
Brown Modern Sultanabad Handmade Wool Rug with Floral Design
Located in Norwalk, CT
Beautiful modern Sultanabad hand-knotted wool rug with a brown field. This Sultanabad rug has multicolor accents in a gorgeous all-over classic floral pattern design.
This rug mea...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Persian Oushak Persian Rugs
Materials
Wool
21st Century Turkish Oushak 15x23 Brown, Charcoal & Ivory Handmade Oversized Rug
Located in Houston, TX
Ashly Fine Rugs presents a 21st century Turkish Oushak 15x23 Oversized Rug. Oushak weavings began in a location just south of Istanbul, in a region that was to become the rugs namesa...
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21st Century and Contemporary Turkish Oushak Persian Rugs
Materials
Wool
Rug & Kilim’s Contemporary Textural Runner in Beige and Off-White Tones
By Rug & Kilim
Located in Long Island City, NY
Hand-knotted in wool, a 7x11 Persian Bakhtiari rug from Rug & Kilim’s Modern Classics collection.
On the Design
This piece is inspired by some of the most rare rugs and tapestries...
Category
2010s Persian Modern Persian Rugs
Materials
Wool, Silk
Modern Persian Gabbeh Colorful Handmade Wool Rug
Located in Norwalk, CT
Beautiful contemporary Gabbeh hand knotted wool rug with a multi-color field. This Gabbeh rug has a blue frame a Gorgeous delicate stripe design.
This rug measures: 3'4 x 4'10".
...
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21st Century and Contemporary Indian Modern Persian Rugs
Materials
Wool
Vintage Afghani Rug, Timeless Appeal Meets Stylish Durability
Located in Dallas, TX
78344 Vintage Afghani Rug, 05'10 x 08'00.
Featuring a timeless elegance and regal charm, this exquisite hand-knotted wool vintage Afghani rug showc...
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Mid-20th Century Afghan Modern Persian Rugs
Materials
Wool
Antique Angora Wool Oushak Rug with Solid Salmon Field and Floral Borders
Located in Atlanta, GA
Antique Angora wool Oushak rug with solid salmon field and intricate borders, rug 17-0706, country of origin/type: Turkey/Oushak, circa 1900.
This antique Turkish rug (circa 1900) f...
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Early 1900s Turkish Oushak Antique Persian Rugs
Materials
Wool
Large Vintage Gabbeh Art Deco Design Rug
Located in Saint Ouen, FR
Beautiful late 20th century Gabbeh rug with a modern design and light colors with blue, green, orange and grey, entirely hand knotted with wool velvet on wool foundation.
Category
Late 20th Century Asian Modern Persian Rugs
Materials
Wool
21st Century Turkish Oushak 10x13 Tuape, Ivory, & Yellow Handmade Area Rug
Located in Houston, TX
Ashly Fine Rugs presents a 21st century Turkish Oushak 10x13 Handmade Area Rug. Oushak weavings began in a location just south of Istanbul, in a region that was to become the rugs ...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Turkish Oushak Persian Rugs
Materials
Wool
21st Century Design Fine Silk Rug Hand Knotted Gray Charcoal
Located in Lohr, Bavaria, DE
Our MYSTIQUE COLLECTION impresses with a select palette of timeless colors and fine, carefully selected material.
These fine pieces of contemporary art are hand-knotted by skilled ar...
Category
2010s Indian Modern Persian Rugs
Materials
Silk
Botanical Silk Rug Hand-Knotted Gray Charcoal Modern Design Djoharian
Located in Lohr, Bavaria, DE
A beautiful contemporary modern design, hand knotted using hand spun botanical bamboo silk by Djoharian Design.
This hand-knotted rug with an organic design and wonderful color comb...
Category
2010s Indian Modern Persian Rugs
Materials
Silk
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.