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Persian Rugs For Sale
Period: Late 20th Century
Period: 1930s
Chili Red Antique Persian Baluch Prayer Design Pure Wool Hand Knotted Clean Rug
Located in Carlstadt, NJ
This fabulous Hand-Knotted carpet has been created and designed for extra strength and durability. This rug has been handcrafted for weeks in the traditional method that is used to m...
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1930s Persian Medieval Vintage Persian Rugs

Materials

Wool

Fine Persian Tabriz
Located in New York, NY
A Tabriz rug/carpet is a type in the general category of Persian carpets from the city of Tabriz, the capital city of East Azarbaijan Province in north west of Iran totally populated...
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1970s Persian Tabriz Vintage Persian Rugs

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Wool, Cotton, Silk

Incredible 1940s Khotan Rug
Located in Chicago, IL
An incredible early 1940s Central Asian Khotan rug with a unique all-over mirrored crimson tree-of-life and pomegranate pattern on a variegated brown background. The border is comple...
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1930s Central Asian Khotan Vintage Persian Rugs

Materials

Wool

Early 20th Century Persian Lilihan Rug
Located in Chicago, IL
A beautiful early 20th century Persian Lilihan rug woven with a traditional mirrored floral pattern containing myriad flower and scrolling vines, surrounded by a wide repeated floral...
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1930s Persian Sarouk Farahan Vintage Persian Rugs

Materials

Wool

Near Square Vintage Persian Tabriz Mahi in Navy, Burgundy, Ivory, Green
Located in Barrington, IL
Breathtaking beautiful oversized Persian Tabriz Mahi rug from the late 1900s in navy blue, burgundy, ivory, and green colors .  Wonderful ageless classic Herati pattern in a very rar...
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Late 20th Century Persian Persian Rugs

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Wool, Cotton, Silk

Vintage Persian Shiraz rug in Pink and Teal Floral Patterns by Rug & Kilim
Located in Long Island City, NY
Hand knotted in wool on cotton, a 4x8 Persian Shiraz rug circa 1970-1980 - latest to join Rug & Kilim’s vintage selections. On the Design: This rug is an interesting piece of brigh...
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1970s Persian Tribal Vintage Persian Rugs

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Wool, Cotton

Vintage Inspired Square Size Ivory Turkish Oushak
Located in New York, NY
A hand-knotted one of a kind Turkish Oushak Square rug. Measures: 9'1'' x 10'4''.
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Late 20th Century Turkish Egyptian Revival Persian Rugs

Materials

Wool

Persian Silk Qum Rug. Size: 2 ft 7 in x 4 ft
Located in New York, NY
Beautiful Small Scatter Size Ivory Silk Qum Persian Rug, Country of Origin / Rug Type: Modern Persian Rug, Circa Date: Late 20th Century. Size: 2 ft 7 in x 4 ft (0.79 m x 1.22 m)
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Late 20th Century Persian Other Persian Rugs

Materials

Silk

Persian carpet Beluch 372 X 161 cm
Located in STRAČOV, CZ
Persian carpet Beluch 372 X 161 cm A hand-knotted Persian rug from the border region with Afghanistan. Wool pile on cotton warp. Binding density around 90,000 knots per m2. This typ...
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1980s Persian Islamic Vintage Persian Rugs

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Wool, Cotton

Antique Persian Afshar Rug
Located in New York, NY
An antique Persian Afshar carpet from the second quarter of the 20th century.
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1930s Persian Tribal Vintage Persian Rugs

Materials

Wool

Large Antique Malayer Design Rug Woven Legends with Natural Dyes Hand Knotted
Located in Lohr, Bavaria, DE
A large Azeri rug with traditional design in style of Malayer or Bidjar The pile is made of high-end quality wool - hand spun, hand dyed with all vegetable dyes and knotted by master...
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Late 20th Century Turkish Heriz Serapi Persian Rugs

Materials

Wool, Cotton

Persian Malayer Rug, Circa 1970
Located in Laguna Hills, CA
Hand-knotted wool pile on a cotton foundation. Circa 1970 Dimensions: 4'1" x 6'5" Origin: Iran Condition: Excellent Field Color: Red Border Color: Blue Accent Colors: Light...
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1970s Persian Malayer Vintage Persian Rugs

Materials

Wool

Vintage Persian Sultanabad Palatial Carpet, 13'02 x 17'05
Located in Dallas, TX
77507 Vintage Persian Sultanabad Rug, 13'02 x 17'05. Exuding a serene elegance rooted in Biophilic Design, this vintage hand-knotted wool Persian Sultanabad palatial rug epitomizes r...
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Late 20th Century Persian Sultanabad Persian Rugs

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Wool

Handwoven Vintage Persian Shiraz Flatweave Carpet
Located in Dallas, TX
77970 Vintage Persian Shiraz Kilim Rug, 04'01 x 06'01. In the embrace of rustic boho, discover the free-spirited allure of nomadic charm meticulously woven into the fabric of our han...
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Late 20th Century Persian Tribal Persian Rugs

Materials

Wool

Earth-Tone Vintage Indian Isfahan Rug
Located in Dallas, TX
78783 Vintage Indian Isfahan Rug, 04'00 x 06'04. Indian Isfahan rugs are handwoven rugs crafted in India, inspired by the traditional Persian Isfahan rugs known for their intricate d...
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Late 20th Century Indian Islamic Persian Rugs

Materials

Wool

Antique Arak Persian Runner - Geometric Tribal Design - Rust, Navy, Gold , Black
Located in Blacksburg, VA
Stunning Antique Persian Arak Runner 3' 9" x 9' 3" Beautiful 1940's tribal style Persian runner handwoven in Arak. Rugs woven in this area have heavy tribal influences, due to the ...
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1930s Persian Tribal Vintage Persian Rugs

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Wool

Antique Viss / Arak - Tribal Persian Rug - Coral, Navy, Gold
Located in Blacksburg, VA
Gorgeous Antique Viss of Arak, Tribal Rug 5' 7" x 3' 7" Incredibly attractive Viss (Wiss) design rug woven in the Arak area. This Viss design is well recognized around the world an...
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1930s Persian Tribal Vintage Persian Rugs

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Wool

Vintage Persian Silk Qum Carpet
Located in Dallas, TX
78782 Vintage Persian Silk Qum Prayer Rug, 03'06 x 05'00. Persian silk Qum prayer rugs trace their roots to Qom, Iran, renowned for its opulent handwoven carpets woven from premium s...
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Late 20th Century Persian Baroque Persian Rugs

Materials

Silk

Vintage Sultanabad Rug
Located in New York, NY
Vintage Sultanabad Rug Size: 10'10" × 13'1" (330 × 398 cm) A hand-knotted wool Sultanabad rug dating back to circa 1980. The main field features stylized palmettes, vines and floral ...
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Late 20th Century Persian Sultanabad Persian Rugs

Materials

Wool

A Large Vintage Persian Sarouk Rug
Located in Point Richmond, CA
A Large Vintage Persian Sarouk Rug. A fine hand knotted wool pile in Persian knot tightly woven on a cotton foundation. A floral and foliate design consisting of a central 5 tiered r...
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1930s Persian Sarouk Farahan Vintage Persian Rugs

Materials

Wool, Cotton

Antique Persian Hamadan Decorative Rug
Located in New York, NY
An airy antique Persian Hamadan decorative rug, size 6'4" x 3'4", circa 1930. This lovely rug features a sparse abstract floral design in the softly hued central field, enclosed with...
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1930s Persian Vintage Persian Rugs

Materials

Wool

Keivan Woven Arts Vintage Cream Sultanabad Rug With Pops of Blue and Red
Located in Atlanta, GA
Keivan Woven Arts Vintage Cream Sultanabad Rug With Pops of Blue and Red. Keivan Woven Arts, Dsp-1129, Late 20th Century Muted Fine Sultanabad Rug With Pops of Blue and Red, This el...
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Late 20th Century Pakistani Tabriz Persian Rugs

Materials

Wool

Earth-Tone Vintage Indian Rug
Located in Dallas, TX
78692 Earth-Tone Vintage Indian Rug, 04'01 x 06'01. Immerse yourself in the enduring charm of Biophilic Design and the intricate decorative craftsmanship showcased in this hand-knot...
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Late 20th Century Indian Islamic Persian Rugs

Materials

Wool

Antique Persian Tabriz Carpet
Located in Barueri, SP, BR
Tabriz – Northwest Persia This is a Tabriz rug inspired by the master of arts Hadji Jallili. Its design emphasizes subtle gradations of colour hue and precise, detailed work. Rather than the predominant medallion most commonly seen in Persian rugs, this magnificent rug displays a concentric series of extremely subtle hexagonal medallions with gently rounded borders. A finely woven geometric pattern called Herati (diamond and leaf pattern) forms the medallions, spreads across the field and continues to the corners of the carpet, adding to the atmosphere of quiet and understated splendour. An elegant rug that chooses those who want to reveal its subtle beauty. The carpet is clean and ready for use. Tabriz, a city located in northwestern Persia, is considered the city of masters of textile art. The ateliers in this influential city established a strong reputation for the quality of their carpets, which is still respected. The city of Tabriz’s fame as a carpet production centre began during the Safavid dynasty (1501 to 1722 AD). However, historical accounts indicate that carpets had been produced there since the Sasanian era (224 to 651 AD). Carpets from the Safavid period represent the pinnacle of Persian textile art, and Tabriz carpets continue this tradition. Shah Abbas (1587–1629), the great patron of the arts, established weaving centres throughout Persia, including a royal workshop in Tabriz. Some of the best Tabriz rugs, woven exclusively for carpet aficionados of the nobility, use techniques that have not yet been surpassed. After the dynasty's fall, carpet-making declined in quality and intensity throughout Persia. However, a renewed interest in 19th-century carpets revived this art, and Tabriz became an important production centre. Antique Tabriz carpets, produced in the late 19th and early 20th centuries, are distinguished by their excellent weaving technique and remarkable adherence to classical traditions and ancient Persian carpet designs. However, unlike other Persian rugs, they cannot be distinguished by any particular design pattern or use of colours. Antique Tabriz rugs come in various classic designs and are produced in every colour imaginable, from bold, bright tones to softer pastel tones. What sets them apart from other Persian rugs is their quality. Tabriz rugs are precisely designed and carefully executed, making them extremely popular with designers. A Tabriz rug adds elegance to any room in a home or office. Tabriz are known for their unsurpassed quality, strong weave and rich detail. For centuries, Tabriz carpets have been made with the highest quality since Tabriz was established as one of the first capitals of the carpet world. The artists of Tabriz boast of being the oldest in terms of production in all of Persia. Tabriz Persian carpets and their beauty not only depend on their rich cultural background but their limitless design is not surpassed by any other region. With an unsurpassed variety of colours, the Tabriz rug can be found in any tone, including bolder or softer pastel tones. Nothing beats antique...
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1930s Persian Vintage Persian Rugs

Materials

Wool

Nazmiyal Collection Black Background Silk Qum Persian Runner Rug 2'8" x 9'8"
Located in New York, NY
Beautiful Black Background Silk Qum Persian Runner Rug, Country of Origin / Rug Type: Modern Persian Rug, Circa Date: Late 20th Century
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Late 20th Century Persian Tabriz Persian Rugs

Materials

Silk

Vintage Persian Shiraz Kilim Rug, Modern Southwest Style Meets Luxury Lodge
Located in Dallas, TX
77830 vintage Persian Shiraz Kilim rug with Tribal style 03'08 x 05'08. Full of tiny details and a bold expressive design co...
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Late 20th Century Persian Kilim Persian Rugs

Materials

Wool

Early 20th Century Persian Meshkabad Rug
Located in Chicago, IL
A stunning early 20th century Persian Meshkabad rug with an incredible patter with a large central floral medallion living amidst a field of densely woven flowers and scrolling vines...
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1930s Persian Tribal Vintage Persian Rugs

Materials

Wool

Vintage Persian Tabriz Rug
Located in Chicago, IL
A wonderful vintage, late 20th century, Persian Tabriz rug woven in silk and wool, and with a large central floral medallion living amidst a field of more flowers and vines, and surr...
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Late 20th Century Persian Tabriz Persian Rugs

Materials

Wool, Silk

Early 20th Century Persian Sarouk Rug
Located in Chicago, IL
A classic early 20th century Persian Sarouk rug with an all-over mirrored pattern containing myriad floral clusters, surrounded by a complex border with a wide central floral pattern...
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1930s Persian Sarouk Farahan Vintage Persian Rugs

Materials

Wool

Bobyrug’s pretty small vintage Yalameh rug
Located in Saint Ouen, FR
Pretty mid century Yalameh rug with a nice geometrical and tribal design and beautiful colours with red background, blue, brown and white, entirely hand knotted with wool on wool fou...
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1980s Asian Tribal Vintage Persian Rugs

Materials

Wool

Bobyrug’s pretty small vintage Hamadan rug
Located in Saint Ouen, FR
Nice mid century Hamadan rug with beautiful floral design and nice colours with a white background, red, pink, blue, green, yellow and black, entirely hand knotted with wool on cotto...
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1970s Asian Rustic Vintage Persian Rugs

Materials

Wool, Cotton

Bobyrug’s small mid century faded distressed Heriz rug
Located in Saint Ouen, FR
Mid century distressed small heriz rug with geometrical design and light colours, entirely hand knotted with wool on cotton foundation. Wears and faded on colours ✨✨✨ "Experience th...
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1930s Asian Heriz Serapi Vintage Persian Rugs

Materials

Wool, Cotton

Vintage Afghani Baluch Rug
Located in Chicago, IL
A wonderful vintage Afghani Baluch rug with a fantastic geometric pattern with stylized leaves, flowers, and chickens, and goats, and all surrounded by a wide border with more styliz...
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Late 20th Century Afghan Tribal Persian Rugs

Materials

Wool

Vintage Hamadan Rug Runner
Located in Katonah, NY
:: Covered field in germinating plants bearing serrated leaves and blossoms. Wrapped by a floral top view and serrated leaf main border. Colors and shades include: Ivory, navy blue, ...
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1930s Persian Other Vintage Persian Rugs

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Wool, Cotton

Vintage Bibikabad Carpet
Located in Katonah, NY
:: Diamond shaped center medallion with small scale Herati design motif atop a large scale inverted coloration Herati design with book cover field overlays. Inner and outer minor bor...
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1930s Persian Other Vintage Persian Rugs

Materials

Wool, Cotton

Vintage Black Persian Shan Abbasi Indian Carpet
Located in Dallas, TX
78678 Earth-Tone Vintage Indian Rug, 09'01 x 12'02. Indian rugs with Shah Abbasi designs are hand-knotted carpets featuring intricate floral motifs inspired by the Persian Shah Abbas...
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Late 20th Century Indian Modern Persian Rugs

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Wool

Ersari Rug Saddle Blanket Cover Tribal Turkoman Hand Knotted Antique Carpet
Located in Lohr, Bavaria, DE
Tribal rug Afghan Ersari Turkoman or Turkmen rug saddle cover- "one of a kind" decorative tribal Art. The Turkmen or Turkoman people are settling in villages in Afghanistan an Turkm...
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1930s Afghan Tribal Vintage Persian Rugs

Materials

Wool

A Heriz Rug circa 1930
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A Heriz Rug circa 1930. Handknotted with 100% wool yarn.
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1930s Heriz Serapi Vintage Persian Rugs

Materials

Wool

Bobyrug’s Nice Vintage Silk Indian Rug
Located in Saint Ouen, FR
Very beautiful silk rug with a Persian design and nice colors, entirely and finely hand knotted with silk velvet on silk foundation. ✨✨✨ "Experience the epitome of luxury and crafts...
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Late 20th Century Indian Tabriz Persian Rugs

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Silk

Bobyrug’s nice mid century Heriz runner
Located in Saint Ouen, FR
Pretty mid century Heriz runner with nice geometrical design and beautiful colours, entirely hand knotted with wool on cotton foundation ✨✨✨ "Experience the epitome of luxury and c...
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1930s Asian Heriz Serapi Vintage Persian Rugs

Materials

Wool, Cotton

Vintage Royal Persian Sarouk Navy Floral All Over Navy Area Rug Carpet 5' x 8'
Located in Dayton, OH
A beautiful blue floral all over Royal Persian area rug. Features an interlaced patter of crème, beige, reds and greens. Polypropylene BCF pile Sarouk rugs are a type of Persian rug...
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Late 20th Century Sarouk Farahan Persian Rugs

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Synthetic

Persian Hand Knotted Floral Pair Tabriz Runner Rug
Located in San Diego, CA
Introducing a stunning hand knotted Persian Tabriz runner that epitomizes quality craftsmanship and timeless beauty. Featuring an enchanting medallion floral design, this rug captiva...
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1980s Persian Tabriz Vintage Persian Rugs

Materials

Wool, Cotton

Zabihi Collection Horse Pictorial Persian Wall Kilim
Located in New York, NY
Accent size Persian Kilim from the late 20th century with what looks like a colorful horse surrounded by small trees on a dark ground color Measures: 4'3'' x 7'2''. This was origin...
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Late 20th Century Folk Art Persian Rugs

Materials

Wool

Vintage Persian Turkman Rug
Located in Chicago, IL
A wonderful vintage Persian Turkan rug with an allover orange and white diamond pattern mixed with more stylized flowers, set against a dark crimson background, and surrounded by a c...
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Late 20th Century Persian Tribal Persian Rugs

Materials

Wool

Vintage Persian Shiraz Kilim Rug, Luxury Lodge Meets Southwest Boho Style
Located in Dallas, TX
77897, vintage Persian Shiraz Kilim rug with Bohemian Tribal style. Full of tiny details and a bold expressive design combined with vibrant colors and tribal style, this hand-woven w...
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Late 20th Century Persian Kilim Persian Rugs

Materials

Wool

Persian Hand Knotted All Over Geometric Tabriz Blue Green Rug 1970 Circa
Located in San Diego, CA
Introducing a stunning hand knotted Persian Tabriz rug that epitomizes quality craftsmanship and timeless beauty. Featuring an enchanting allover design known as Ghoba, this rug capt...
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1970s Persian Tabriz Vintage Persian Rugs

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Wool, Cotton

Vintage Persian Qazvin Kilim Rug
Located in Chicago, IL
A wonderful vintage Persian Qazvin kilim rug with all-over multicolored trees-of-life woven in a pattern of criss-crossing stripes creating diamonds and a trellis pattern, surrounded...
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Late 20th Century Persian Kilim Persian Rugs

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Wool

Red Antique Persian Sarouk Full Pile Clean and Soft Hand Knotted Rug 2'6"x4'10"
Located in Carlstadt, NJ
This fabulous Hand-Knotted carpet has been created and designed for extra strength and durability. This rug has been handcrafted for weeks in the traditional method that is used to m...
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1930s Persian Medieval Vintage Persian Rugs

Materials

Wool

Antique Persian Bidjar Rug
Located in New York, NY
An antique Persian Bidjar carpet from the second quarter of the 20th century with a Gol Farang design which translates to "Foreign Flower.".
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1930s Persian Tribal Vintage Persian Rugs

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Wool

Early 20th Century Persian Heriz Rug
Located in Chicago, IL
A wonderful early 20th century Persian Heriz rug with a large-scale mirrored floral and leaf pattern woven in tradition Heriz colors of crimson, light and dark indigo, white, pink an...
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1930s Persian Heriz Serapi Vintage Persian Rugs

Materials

Wool

Persian Hand Knotted All Over Geometric Tabriz Blue Green Rug 1970 Circa
Located in San Diego, CA
Introducing a stunning hand knotted Persian Tabriz rug that epitomizes quality craftsmanship and timeless beauty. Featuring an enchanting allover design known as Ghoba, this rug capt...
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1970s Persian Tabriz Vintage Persian Rugs

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Cotton, Wool

Ghom Rug with unique patterns, handknotted in 100% fine wool, Pakistan 1930s
Located in Beograd, RS
In this listing you will find a gorgeous medium size Persian area rug hand-knotted in 100% fine wool. The rug belongs to Ghom rugs, featuring high density knots. Made in Pakistan in ...
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1930s Pakistani Tribal Vintage Persian Rugs

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Wool

Pompeian Red Hand Knotted Antique Persian Hamadan Soft Wool Clean Rug 8'5"x11'3"
Located in Carlstadt, NJ
This fabulous Hand-Knotted carpet has been created and designed for extra strength and durability. This rug has been handcrafted for weeks in the traditional method that is used to m...
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1930s Indian Medieval Vintage Persian Rugs

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Wool

Wonderful Vintage Turkish Oushak Rug
Located in Chicago, IL
A vintage Turkish Oushak rug with a beautiful diamond medallion amidst a field of flowers woven in gold, indigo, brown, and cream color wool. The border is exceptional, with large-sc...
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1930s Turkish Oushak Vintage Persian Rugs

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Wool

Ivory Vintage Persian Balooch Wool Clean Earth Tones Hand Knotted Rug 3'2"x6'1"
Located in Carlstadt, NJ
This fabulous Hand-Knotted carpet has been created and designed for extra strength and durability. This rug has been handcrafted for weeks in the traditional method that is used to m...
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1970s Persian Medieval Vintage Persian Rugs

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Wool

Red Antique Persian Kerman 300 KPSI Hand Knotted Wool Squarish Rug 11'8"x13'2"
Located in Carlstadt, NJ
This fabulous Hand-Knotted carpet has been created and designed for extra strength and durability. This rug has been handcrafted for weeks in the traditional method that is used to m...
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1930s Persian Medieval Vintage Persian Rugs

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Wool

Qum Rug
Located in New York, NY
Various birds flutter among the stems, branches, flowers and foliage of the swaying composite trees on the sand ground of this finely woven, recent city piece. The trees grow from lo...
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1970s Persian Vintage Persian Rugs

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Silk

Extra Fine Weave Persian Nain in Floral Pattern in Ivory, Blue, Camel, Navy, Tan
Located in Barrington, IL
Extra fine weave hand-knotted room size-rug Persian Nain from the 4th quarter of the 1900s. The Nain is in a floral medallion pattern with an ivory background, with a pale tan borde...
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Late 20th Century Persian Persian Rugs

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Wool, Cotton, 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.

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