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Persian Rugs For Sale
Period: 19th Century
Period: 1950s
Antique Persian Dorosch/ Serapi Design Carpet
Located in Evanston, IL
Indulge in the timeless allure of this exquisite 13' x 16' antique Persian Dorokhsh carpet, a masterpiece that transcends time and aesthetic boundaries. Dating back to the 1880s, th...
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Late 19th Century Persian Heriz Serapi Antique Persian Rugs
Materials
Wool
19th Century Persian Kerman Lavar in All Over Pattern in Royal Blue, Ivory, Red
Located in Barrington, IL
Truly a masterpiece of Persian 19th-century weaving. Breathtakingly beautiful. An allover pattern of trees set in an abrash royal blue background. What makes this rug very unique a...
Category
Late 19th Century Persian Antique Persian Rugs
Materials
Wool, Cotton
Antique Persian Farahan Sarouk Rug, circa 1880
Located in Secaucus, NJ
Antique Persian Farahan Sarouk rug, circa 1880. Sarouk rugs come from west central Persia. A delightful small scatter rug with a central design surr...
Category
19th Century Persian Antique Persian Rugs
Materials
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
Materials
Wool
Antique Persian Shiraz Rug
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Antique Persian Shiraz Rug
Category
Late 19th Century Antique Persian Rugs
Materials
Wool
Malayer Antique Gallery-Size Rug - 13'0" x 19'4"
Located in New York, NY
Indulge in the timeless allure of this exquisite Antique Large Size Gallery Malayer Rug, a testament to the enduring beauty of Persian craftsmanship. This masterfully handwoven piece...
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Late 19th Century Persian Malayer Antique Persian Rugs
Materials
Wool, Cotton
19th Century Haji Jalili Tabriz Pictorial Prayer Rug
Located in Chicago, IL
An amazing 19th century Persian Haji Jalili Tabriz pictorial prayer rug depicting a beautifully rendered pale blue mosque in front of a rust colored sky with a fish pond in the foreg...
Category
1870s Asian Tabriz Antique Persian Rugs
Materials
Wool
Late 19th Century Antique Handwoven Wool Malayer Rug
Located in West Hollywood, CA
This antique Malayer rug has a fox-brown field with an overall ivory and soft-grey bold herati-pattern, in an ivory border of angular floral and leaf vine between mole-brown scrollin...
Category
Late 19th Century Persian Malayer Antique Persian Rugs
Materials
Wool
Antique Kaskhai Rug - Late 19th Century Silk Weft Kaskhai Rug, Persian Rug
Located in Sultanahmet, 34
Antique Kaskhai Rug
Late 19th Century Silk Weft Kaskhai Rug in Perfect Condition
Size 193 x 245 cm (75,9x96,4 In)
This silk kaskhai carpet is a product of intricate craftsmanship an...
Category
Late 19th Century Asian Antique Persian Rugs
Materials
Wool, Silk
19th Century Persian Mahal Sultanabad in Allover Pattern in Red, Navy, Yellow
Located in Barrington, IL
Beautiful antique Ziegler Mahal Sultanabad carpet from the last quarter of the 1800s. It has an all-over pattern in an abrash dark red or burgundy color field that contains a large g...
Category
Late 19th Century Persian Antique Persian Rugs
Materials
Wool
Antique Late 19th Century Handwoven Persian Malayer Rug
Located in West Hollywood, CA
This antique Malayer rug has a sandy-yellow field with an overall fox-brown and light blue herati-pattern design, in an ivory border of angular pistachio-green, fox-brown and sandy-y...
Category
Late 19th Century Antique Persian Rugs
Materials
Wool
Antique Tabriz Rug - Late of 19th Century Azerbaijan Tabriz Rug, Antique Carpet
Located in Sultanahmet, 34
Antique Tabriz Rug 226x330 cm (7,41x10,82 ft) Late of 19th Century Azerbaijan Tabriz Rug
From the mid-19th century, there was a revival in commercial carpet production in Azerbaijan...
Category
Late 19th Century Azerbaijani Antique Persian Rugs
Materials
Wool
Antique Wool Handwoven Persian Malayer Rug
Located in West Hollywood, CA
This antique Malayer rug has a fox-brown field with an overall dense herati-pattern, the buff-brown stepped spandrels with a angular lozenges and floral motifs, in a buff-brown angul...
Category
Late 19th Century Persian Malayer Antique Persian Rugs
Materials
Wool
Antique Pictorial Kaskhai Rug - Late 19th Century Kaskhai Rug
Located in Sultanahmet, 34
Antique Pictorial Kaskhai Rug Persian Rugs
Late 19th Century Pictorial Kaskhai Rug in Perfect Condition
Size 133 x 173 cm (52,3x68,1 In)
This illustrated kaskhai carpet is a hand-w...
Category
Late 19th Century Asian Antique Persian Rugs
Materials
Wool
19th Century Room Size Persian Malayer in Terracotta Red, Navy, Baby Blue, Ivory
Located in Barrington, IL
Astonishing beautiful antique Persian Malayer room size rug from the late 1800s. The rug has one of the most gorgeous medallion designs in terracotta red with a smaller central medal...
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Late 19th Century Persian Antique Persian Rugs
Materials
Wool
Antique Tabriz Rug - Late Of 19th Century Tabriz Rug, Persian Rug
Located in Sultanahmet, 34
Antique Tabriz Rug Persian Rug
Late Of 19th Century Tabriz Rug Generally Good Condition
Size 140 x 195 cm (55,1x76,7 In)
Experience the elegance of time and the depths of history. ...
Category
Late 19th Century Asian Antique Persian Rugs
Materials
Wool
Antique South Persian Afshar Rug Second half 19th Century
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Antique South Persian Afshar Rug
Second half 19th Century.
The center blue field with allover geometric motifs and stylized trees, within a white border with alternating darts and ...
Category
19th Century Antique Persian Rugs
Materials
Wool
Antique Kurdish Gallery Rug
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Lovely old Kurdish rug with patina and depth woven before the start of the 20th century. Please note that we have left this rug in original condition. The borders can be secured prio...
Category
Late 19th Century Antique Persian Rugs
Materials
Wool
Bobyrug’s pretty antique fine Tehran rug
Located in Saint Ouen, FR
Exquisite antique Tehran rug, meticulously handwoven in fine wool on a cotton foundation, dating back to the late 19th century. This masterpiece features beautifully stylized floral ...
Category
Late 19th Century Asian Kirman Antique Persian Rugs
Materials
Wool, Cotton
Antique Persian Ferahan Rug - Late 19th Century Ferahan Rug, Persian Rug
Located in Sultanahmet, 34
Antique Ferahan Rug
Late 19th Century Ferahan Rug in Perfect Condition
Size 135 x 200 cm (53,1x78,7 In)
This elegant late 19th century antique Ferahan carpet will increase the elega...
Category
Late 19th Century Asian Antique Persian Rugs
Materials
Wool
19th Century Oversize Persian Kerman Lavar in Ivory, Red, Pink, Blue, Green
Located in Barrington, IL
A beautiful oversized Persian Kerman Lavar from the 4th quarter of the 1800s. The Kerman Lavar rug has a central medallion in a very detailed and intricate manner. The primary colo...
Category
Late 19th Century Persian Antique Persian Rugs
Materials
Wool, Cotton
Mid 19th Century N.W. Persian Silk Heriz Carpet 4' 3'' x 5' 10''
Located in New York, NY
Antique Persian Heriz Rug, Size: 4' 3''x5' 10''
Category
Mid-19th Century Persian Antique Persian Rugs
Materials
Silk
19th Century N.W. Persian Silk Heriz Carpet ( 4' x 6' - 122 x 183 )
Located in New York, NY
19th Century N.W. Persian Silk Heriz Carpet
Category
1870s Persian Heriz Serapi Antique Persian Rugs
Materials
Silk
Antique Heriz Runner - Antique Runner, Vintage Runner, Heriz Runner
Located in Sultanahmet, 34
Antique Heriz Runner 92x336cm (36,2 x 132,2 In)
Heriz Runner are durable and durable and can last for generations with proper care. This is partly due to the geographical proximity ...
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Late 19th Century Asian Antique Persian Rugs
Materials
Wool
19th Century N.W. Persian Carpet 4' 6'' x9' 1''
Located in New York, NY
19th Century N.W. Persian Carpet 4' 6'' x9' 1''
Category
1870s Persian Antique Persian Rugs
Materials
Wool
Antique Persian Serapi Carpet
Located in Evanston, IL
Persian Serapi rugs, hailing from the Iranian province of Eastern Azerbaijan and the encompassing Heriz region, hold a rich tapestry of history and craftsm...
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Late 19th Century Persian Heriz Serapi Antique Persian Rugs
Materials
Wool
Antique Tabriz Rug - Late of 19th Century Tebriz Rug, Antique Carpet
Located in Sultanahmet, 34
Antique Tabriz Rug 260 x 360cm (8,53 - 11,81 ft) Late of 19th Century Tebriz Rug
From the mid-19th century, there was a revival in commercial carpet production in Azerbaijan, and Ta...
Category
Late 19th Century Azerbaijani Antique Persian Rugs
Materials
Wool
19th Century Caucasian Shirvan Handmade Wool Rug
Located in New York, NY
One-of-a-kind 19th century Caucasian Shirvan handmade wool rug
An antique Persian Shirvan rug, late 19th century. A grid of interconnected diamond shapes layered with class design mo...
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Late 19th Century Caucasian Antique Persian Rugs
Materials
Wool
Antique Caucasian Shirvan Rug
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Beautiful deep blue field Caucasian Shirvan rug from the late 19th century with wonderful history and soul. Antique Shirvan rugs, originating from the ancient city of Shirvan in pres...
Category
Late 19th Century Antique Persian Rugs
Materials
Wool
1870 Lavar Kerman Handmade Rug
Located in New York, NY
Kerman carpets are one of the traditional classifications of Persian carpets. Kerman rugs exhibit a wide range of designs, a broad palette, use of natural dyes and fibers, significan...
Category
1870s Persian Antique Persian Rugs
Materials
Wool
Vintage Persian Heriz in All-Over Pattern in Terracotta, Green, Blue, Yellow
Located in Barrington, IL
Vintage Persian Heriz in Serapi colors in an all-over pattern in a rare "near square" room size from the early 1900s. This Heriz Serapi has a "trifecta" uniqueness and therefore a ...
Category
Late 19th Century Persian Antique Persian Rugs
Materials
Wool, Cotton
Vintage Persian Paneled Kilim rug in Polychromatic Stripes - by Rug & Kilim
Located in Long Island City, NY
This vintage 8x10 Persian kilim is unique panel woven tribal rug for its period—handwoven in wool circa 1950-1960.
Further on the Design:
Hailing from a long tradition of styles, t...
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1950s Persian Tribal Vintage Persian Rugs
Materials
Wool
Bobyrug’s Nice antique Rashti Douzi embroidery
Located in Saint Ouen, FR
Nice 19th century Rashti Douzi embroidery.
Discover a timeless work of art: a delicate embroidery dating back to the late 19th century. Handcrafted with silk threads that shimmer ele...
Category
Late 19th Century Asian Kirman Antique Persian Rugs
Materials
Wool, Silk
Zabihi Collection Worn Antique Ziegler Mahal Rug
Located in New York, NY
A late 19th Century room size persian ziegler mahal distressed rug
rug no. 9677
size 10' x 14'
Category
Late 19th Century Persian Sultanabad Antique Persian Rugs
Materials
Wool
Vintage Signature Twin Persian Runners in Beige with Red & Green Floral Patterns
Located in Long Island City, NY
A pair of twin 3x21 vintage Persian runners, hand knotted in wool circa 1950-1960 from the acclaimed works of Rashid Farokhi. Among the rare few signature pieces, as seen in the uppe...
Category
1950s Persian Vintage Persian Rugs
Materials
Wool
Antique Shirvan Rug
Located in Long Island, NY
Antique Shirvan Rug Beautiful Colors and Design .
Category
Late 19th Century Persian Tribal Antique Persian Rugs
Materials
Wool
Authentic 19th Century Persian Senneh Rug
Located in New York, NY
Authentic 19th Century Persian Senneh Rug
Size: 4'8" × 6'7" (142 × 200 cm).
Universal beauty and refined workmanship of Persian rugs elevates them beyond the ever-changing times and ...
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Late 19th Century Persian Antique Persian Rugs
Materials
Wool
Vintage Room Size Persian Heriz Serapi in Brick-Red, Navy, Green, Blue, Pink
Located in Barrington, IL
A wonderful example of village weaving from NW Persia is represented in this room-size Heriz Serapi rug from the late 1800s. The rug has dark red field color with corner spandrels in beautiful French Blue and pink colors. The central medallion colors include navy blue, French blue, yellow, and red colors. The rug has a navy blue border with designs in green, blue, yellow, pink, and red. The wonderful design contains brilliant abrash blue, pink, red, and yellow that is the result of using organic vegetable dyes which over time develop into beautiful hues.
Dimensions: 9’ 5”x 12’ 3”
Date of Manufacture: 4th Quarter of the 1800s
Place of Origin: Persia
Material: wool pile on a cotton foundation with organic natural dyes
Condition: Wear consistent with age and use
Blue Heriz Rugs, Pink Heriz Rugs...
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Late 19th Century Persian Antique Persian Rugs
Materials
Wool, Cotton
Antique Tabriz Rug - Late of 19th Century Azerbaijan Tebriz Rug
Located in Sultanahmet, 34
Antique Tabriz Rug 150x250 cm (4,92 x 8,20 ft) Late of 19th Century Azerbaijan Tabriz Rug
From the mid-19th century, there was a revival in commercial carpet production in Azerbaija...
Category
Late 19th Century Azerbaijani Antique Persian Rugs
Materials
Wool
19th Century Vintage Persian Bidjar Room Size Rug in Red, French Blue, Yellow
Located in Barrington, IL
The room-size Bidjar (Bijar) rug is a unique and extremely desirable open field design in an abrash red color. The design of the corner spandrels is Herati with accent colors in Fr...
Category
Late 19th Century Persian Antique Persian Rugs
Materials
Wool
Antique Isfahan Rug - Late of 19th Century Isfahan Rug, Antique Rugs
Located in Sultanahmet, 34
Antique Isfahan Rug - Late of 19th Century Isfahan Rug, Antique Rugs 147x217 cm (57,8 x 85,4 In)
Carpet weaving revived in Isfahan in the second quarter of the 19th century and expa...
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Late 19th Century Azerbaijani Antique Persian Rugs
Materials
Wool
19th Century Persian Bidjar Gallery Rug in Brick-Red, Navy, Turquoise, Yellow
Located in Barrington, IL
This Bidjar (Bijar) gallery (corridor) rug is a great example of the art of Persian rug weaving from the last quarter of the 1800s. The Bidjar (Bijar) rug is a very unique and extremely desirable abrash rust color open field design. The border is in navy blue color. The central medallion and the corner spandrels designs bring beautiful colors such as green, brown, and light blue set in a navy blue background. Truly a great combination of colors, design, and the very finest workmanship.
Dimensions: 6′ 5″ x 14′ 8"
Date of Manufacture: 4th Quarter of the 1800s
Place of Origin: NW Persia
Material: Wool pile on a wool foundation with natural vegetable dyes
Condition: Wear consistent with age and use
Rust Color Bidjar, Gallery Size Bidjar, Corridor Size Bidjar, Gallery Rugs
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Late 19th Century Persian Antique Persian Rugs
Materials
Wool
Handmade Vintage Persian Style Kashan Red Rug 10' x 13.6', 1950s - 1K39
Located in Bordeaux, FR
Add a touch of timeless elegance to your living space with this Handmade Vintage Persian Style Kashan Red Rug. Crafted in the 1950s, this rug is a masterpiece of mid-20th-century art...
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1950s Vintage Persian Rugs
Materials
Wool
Antique Large Persian Pure Wool Rug
Located in LA CIOTAT, FR
A large Persian pure-wool rug, featuring a central panel intricately woven with birds, deer and foliage, all set against a brick-red background.
Category
19th Century Asian Antique Persian Rugs
Materials
Wool
19th Century Persian Mahal Sultanabad in Geometric Pattern in Rust-Red, Blue
Located in Barrington, IL
A beautiful Mahal Sultanabad rug from the late 1800s. A fine artisan workshop Persian rug from the late 19th century. The field is in a brick red color with large geometric forms...
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Late 19th Century Persian Antique Persian Rugs
Materials
Wool, Cotton
Baluch Rug, Late 19th Century
Located in San Francisco, CA
Baluch Rug, Late 19th Century
Additional Information:
Dimensions: 4'4" L x 2'6" W
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Late 19th Century Persian Antique Persian Rugs
Materials
Wool
Antique Tabriz Rug - Late of 19th Century Tabriz Rug
Located in Sultanahmet, 34
Antique Tabriz Rug 247x355 cm (8,10 x 11,64 ft) Late of 19th Century Tabriz Rug, Antique Tabriz Rug
From the mid-19th century, there was a revival in commercial carpet production in...
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Late 19th Century Azerbaijani Antique Persian Rugs
Materials
Wool
19th Century Ziegler Mahal Sultanabad in Large Geometric Pattern in Rust-Red
Located in Barrington, IL
The Ziegler Mahal Sultanabad rugs are world renowned for their ageless beauty. This antique Mahal Sultanabad from the late 19th century has an overall design with a rust field and bl...
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Late 19th Century Persian Antique Persian Rugs
Materials
Wool, Cotton
Vintage Persian Kashan Rug 30405
Located in WEST HOLLYWOOD, CA
Rug Number
30405
Size
4' 6" X 6' 8"
Design
Kashan
Collection
Antique/Vintage
Material
Wool
Texture
Pile Weave
Origin
Iran
Age
New
Category
1950s Persian Vintage Persian Rugs
Materials
Wool
Antique Tabriz Rug in Central Muted Khaki Medallion with Florets
Located in New York, NY
ref C17850
Category
1950s Vintage Persian Rugs
Materials
Wool
Antique Persian Sultanabad Carpet, Wool Ivory Oriental Rug Hand Knotted
Located in Port Washington, NY
Sultanabad is a region in NW, Persia. It was the site of the principle Ziegler weavings in the late 19th century. Sultanabad's are famous for their floral designs as they improved th...
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Late 19th Century Persian Sultanabad Antique Persian Rugs
Materials
Wool
Antique Persian Heriz Carpet
Located in Closter, NJ
Heriz is a town in northwest Persia (Iran) that has been producing carpets since the 19th century. It is located on Mt. Sabalan, a major source of copper, whose summit is 15,784 feet...
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Late 19th Century Persian Heriz Serapi Antique Persian Rugs
Materials
Wool, Cotton
19th Century Persian Ziegler Mahal Sultanabad in All-Over Pattern in Navy, Ivory
Located in Barrington, IL
Wonderful example of Persian "Ziegler" Mahal Sultanabad rugs from the late 1800s in a dark blue field and a white wide border filled with large geometric and floral forms. The rug has an all-over design pattern which Ziegler rugs are known for. The renowned Ziegler company had set up operations in the 19th century in Persia to create its own special design and colors intended for the European markets. It excelled in all the steps including acquiring the best wool and use of vegetable dyes in addition to contracting some of the best weavers to create wonderful rugs.
Dimensions: 8’ 6” x 12’ 2”
Date of Manufacture: 4th Quarter of the 1800s
Place of Origin: Persia
Material: Wool pile on a cotton foundation with natural vegetable dyes
Condition: Wear consistent with age and use
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Late 19th Century Persian Antique Persian Rugs
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Wool, Cotton
Handmade Vintage Oriental Sarouk Rug 3.3' x 4.7', 1950s - 1C1096
Located in Bordeaux, FR
Elevate your space with our exquisite Handmade Vintage Oriental Sarouk Rug. Originating from the Middle East and crafted in the 1950s, this rug carries a rich history and exceptional...
Category
1950s Vintage Persian Rugs
Materials
Wool
Bobyrug’s Pretty antique Sarouk ferahan rug
Located in Saint Ouen, FR
Exquisite antique Sarouk Ferahan carpet, intricately handwoven towards the late 19th century. This stunning piece features a symmetrical, stylized floral motif with a central white m...
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Late 19th Century Turkish Sarouk Farahan Antique Persian Rugs
Materials
Wool, Cotton
19th Century Camelhair Persian Ziegler Mahal Sultanabad in an All-over Pattern
Located in Barrington, IL
One of the rarest and most desirable Persian Ziegler Mahal Sultanabad room size rugs from the late 1800s. . The rug has a pale saffron yellow background color in an all-over patte...
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Late 19th Century Persian Antique Persian Rugs
Materials
Wool, Cotton
Zabihi Collection 19th Century Lavar Kerman Mat Mini Rug
Located in New York, NY
Late 19th Century worn Persian Lavar Kerman traditional mat size rug.
Measures: 1'9" x 2'4"
The province and city of Kerman in Central Persia continued to make extraordinary carpet...
Category
Late 19th Century Persian Kirman Antique Persian Rugs
Materials
Wool
Antique Kashan Rug - Late 19th Century Kashan Rug
Located in Sultanahmet, 34
Antique Kashan Rug 310x445 cm (10,17x14,59 ft) Late 19th Century Kashan Rug
Nothing is known about Kashan carpets from the 17th to the 19th centuries, but at the dawn of the 20th ce...
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Late 19th Century Azerbaijani Antique 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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