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Persian Rugs For Sale
Price: $1 to $7,500
Zabihi Collection Antique Persian Sarouk Room Size Rug
By King
Located in New York, NY
An early 20th century traditional Persian Sarouk rug Measures: 8'8'' x 11'6”. .
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Early 20th Century Persian Empire Revival Persian Rugs

Materials

Wool

White Modern Persian Textile Kilim Pillow
Located in New York, NY
Double-sided pillow made from modern Persian Kilim. Each pillow has zipper closure. They can be used as shams too. 15'' x 20''
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20th Century Turkish Modern Persian Rugs

Materials

Wool, Cotton, Foam

Antique Hamadan Rug
Located in St. Albans, GB
A beautiful antique Hamadan rug, hand woven circa 1920 with a floral design on a pinky red field and indigo border. Wonderful secondary colours of ...
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1920s Vintage Persian Rugs

Materials

Wool

Antique Hamadan Rug
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Antique Persian Area Rug Malayer 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 Malayer design han...
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20th Century Persian Malayer Persian Rugs

Materials

Wool

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

Antique Isfahan Rug
Located in St. Albans, GB
An outstanding antique Isfahan rug, handwoven circa 1900 with a classical floral medallion on an ivory field and indigo border. Finely woven with g...
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Early 1900s Antique Persian Rugs

Materials

Wool

Antique Isfahan Rug
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Vintage Shiraz Rug
Located in Chicago, IL
A beautiful vintage Shiraz rug with three diamond-form medallions against a field of stylized flowers and surrounded by a geometric stylized floral ...
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Mid-20th Century Persian Tribal Persian Rugs

Materials

Wool

Orley Shabahang Lion Persian Tribal Animal Rug, 3' x 5'
Located in New York, NY
This 2016 Orley Shabahang signature carpet consists of a wool and silk pile and organic vegetable dyes. Created in Iran, in a village surrounding the city of Arak, formerly known as ...
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2010s Persian Persian Rugs

Materials

Wool

Orley Shabahang Qashqai Tribal Persian Rug, 4' x 6'
Located in New York, NY
This Orley Shabahang Qashqai carpet from the Tribal Collection measures 4’2” x 6’2” and showcases an exquisite Qashqai design in indigo, gold, red, and cream wool. Hand-knotted in pure wool, Orley Shabahang’s signature Shekarloo weave produces a soft, luxurious pile and is incredibly durable. The interior field depicts a flourishing flower garden design inspired by antique Qashqai carpets...
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Early 2000s Persian Tribal Persian Rugs

Materials

Wool

Exceptional North West Persian Runner
Located in Chicago, IL
An exceptional late first quarter century Persian Bakshaish runner with incredible tribal geometric medallions woven in wonderful crimson, salmon, amidst scrolling vines and flowers ...
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20th Century Asian Bakshaish Persian Rugs

Materials

Wool

Green Overdyed Patchwork Vintage Persian Pure Wool Hand Knotted Oriental 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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1960s Persian Medieval Vintage Persian Rugs

Materials

Wool

Zabihi Collection Antique Persian Ferehan Runner
Located in New York, NY
An authentic handmade antique Persian Ferehan runner. 3'5'' x 8'2'' Designed for a regional aristocratic clientele, the Ferahan region of West Central Persia developed a distinctiv...
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Early 20th Century Persian Tabriz Persian Rugs

Materials

Wool

Wonderful Early 20th Century Central Asian Khotan Rug
Located in Chicago, IL
A wonderful early 20th century Central Asian Khotan rug with a beautiful all-over trellis crimson pomegranate pattern on an abrash indigo background. The border is complex with a flo...
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1920s Central Asian Khotan Vintage Persian Rugs

Materials

Wool

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 horse riding on a dark ground color Measures: 4'10'' x 7'9''. This was originally belonging to a private...
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Late 20th Century Folk Art Persian Rugs

Materials

Wool

Mid-20th Century Handmade Persian Malayer Small Runner
Located in New York, NY
A vintage Persian Malayer small runner handmade during the mid-20th century.     
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Mid-20th Century Persian Rustic Persian Rugs

Materials

Wool

Semi Antique - Rust / Pink - Serapi Heriz - Tribal Persian Rug
Located in Blacksburg, VA
Gorgeous Mid 20th Century Heriz 7' 9 x 11' Beautiful geometric / floral style Serapi rug, that was handwoven by the Ahar tribe of Heriz. Like many Northwestern Persian rugs, this t...
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Mid-20th Century Persian Heriz Serapi Persian Rugs

Materials

Wool

Early 20th Century Balochi Carpet
Located in Chicago, IL
An early 20th century Balochi carpet with three narrow tree of life panels on an orange background, surrounded by a contrasting border, 4'8" x 7'10"...
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Early 20th Century Persian Persian Rugs

Materials

Wool

Zabihi Collection Brown Antique Persian Malayer Rug
Located in New York, NY
An antique Persian Malayer Rug from 2nd quarter of the 20th century with a chocolate brown ground Rug no. j2550 Size 5'6" x 7'
Category

Early 20th Century Persian Malayer Persian Rugs

Materials

Wool

Vintage Mehrivan Carpet
Located in Katonah, NY
:: Center medallion with floral petal style contour with rams horn / Samovar style end finials atop a covered field of pomegranate top views, serrated leaves, and floral blossoms. Co...
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1960s Persian Other Vintage Persian Rugs

Materials

Wool, Cotton

Vintage Heriz Carpet
Located in Katonah, NY
:: Concentric center medallions with geometric rendering atop a covered field of serrated leaves and geometric floral blossoms. Colors and shades include: Madder root brick red, char...
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1950s Persian Heriz Serapi Vintage Persian Rugs

Materials

Wool, Cotton

Antique Heriz Runner, Vintage Runner
Located in Gainesville, VA
A stunning Antique Heriz runner rug that originated from Iran in the 1920s. This Rug is in excellent condition for its rich history and has only had minor repairs consistence with it...
Category

1920s Persian Vintage Persian Rugs

Materials

Cotton, Wool

Antique Persian Kashan Rug
Located in Gainesville, VA
A stunning Antique Persian Kashan Rug that originates from Iran from the early 1900s. This rug is in near excellent condition considering its rich history and is truly gorgeous!
Category

Early 20th Century Persian Kashan Persian Rugs

Materials

Wool, Cotton

Antique Persian Karaja Rug
Located in Gainesville, VA
A stunning Antique Persian Karaja Rug that originates from Iran in the 1930s! This rug is in near excellent condition considering its rich history and has a beautiful combination of ...
Category

Early 20th Century Persian Persian Rugs

Materials

Cotton, Wool

Very Fine Persian Isfahan Rug
Located in Gainesville, VA
A stunning Persian Isfahan Rug that originates from Iran in the mid-20th century. This rug is in excellent condition and is made from silk&wool! It has a gorgeous design to match the...
Category

Mid-20th Century Persian Persian Rugs

Materials

Wool, Silk

Vintage Persian Tabriz Mahi Rug
Located in Gainesville, VA
A stunning Vintage Persian Tabriz Mahi Rug that originates from Iran in the mid-20th century. This rug is in excellent condition considering its rich history and is made from a combi...
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Mid-20th Century Persian Tabriz Persian Rugs

Materials

Wool, Cotton, Silk

Very Fine Antique Persian Kashan Rug (Rare Design)
Located in Gainesville, VA
A very rare Extremely Fine Antique Persian Kashan Rug that originates from Iran in the early 1900s. This rug has an unusual design that isn’t seen very often and makes this rug very ...
Category

Early 20th Century Persian Persian Rugs

Materials

Wool, Cotton

Very Fine Vintage Persian Tabriz Mahi Rug
Located in Gainesville, VA
An absolutely stunning Vintage Persian Tabriz Mahi Rug that originates from Iran in the mid-20th century. This rug is in excellent condition and is made from a combination of wool, s...
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Mid-20th Century Persian Tabriz Persian Rugs

Materials

Silk, Cotton, Wool

Extremely Fine Persian Silk Qum Rug
Located in Gainesville, VA
A truly stunning Extremely Fine Persian Silk Rug that originates from Iran in the mid-20th century. This rug is in excellent condition considering its rich history and has beautiful ...
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Mid-20th Century Persian Persian Rugs

Materials

Silk

Semi Antique Extremly Fine Persian Isfahan Rug
Located in Gainesville, VA
A Magnificent Semi Antique Persian Isfahan Rug that originates from Iran from the mid-20th century. This rug has beautiful color combinations and is in excellent condition.
Category

Mid-20th Century Persian Persian Rugs

Materials

Wool, Silk

Vintage Persian Kashan Rug
Located in New York, NY
A vintage Persian Kashan modernist carpet from the second quarter of the 20th century.
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1940s Persian Modern Vintage Persian Rugs

Materials

Wool

Neutral Persian Gabbeh Rug in Brown, Taupe, Gold, Red, Blue, Orange Wool, 4'x7'
Located in New York, NY
Striking tones of taupe, gold, red, blue, and orange highlight the splendidly striated field of this neutral brown Persian Gabbeh area rug in wool that measures approximately 4' x 7'...
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Early 2000s Persian Tribal Persian Rugs

Materials

Wool

Kareje Vintage Runner
Located in New York, NY
Introducing the stunning Kareje Runner, a vibrant tapestry of artistry and craftsmanship that will infuse any space with charm and character. With its captivating salmon/rust backgro...
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Late 20th Century Persian Persian Rugs

Materials

Wool, Cotton

Vintage Tabriz Rug Runner
Located in Katonah, NY
:: Allover repeating main field in delicate vinery, germinating plants, blossomed buds, elongated leaves, and more. Colors and shades include: Powder blue, sand, beige, pale dusty ro...
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1960s Persian Tabriz Vintage Persian Rugs

Materials

Wool, Cotton

Vintage Karaja Rug Runner
Located in Katonah, NY
:: Repeating single column center medallion in most symmetry, although one end lacking the mirrored end medallion, each bearing their own unique color fill atop a covered ground outw...
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1940s Persian Other Vintage Persian Rugs

Materials

Wool, Cotton

Zabihi Collection Worn Distressed Tribal Persian Runner
Located in New York, NY
an early 20th -century Worn Persian Runner Measure: 2'9'' x 10'7''.
Category

20th Century Persian Heriz Serapi Persian Rugs

Materials

Wool

Karastan Kerman/Kirman Rug - 16'-4" x 10'
Located in Newmanstown, PA
Karastan Kerman/Kirman Rug - 16'-4" x 10'
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1970s American Vintage Persian Rugs

Materials

Wool

Imperial Red Vintage Persian Hamadan Pure Wool Hand Knotted Oriental 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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1960s Persian Medieval Vintage Persian Rugs

Materials

Wool

Vintage Meshed Rug Runner
Located in Katonah, NY
:: Unusual Meshed runner in a fusion of Sarouk floral sprays throughout bearing intricate details to each budded flower. Unusual repeating cloud-band central design motif within each...
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1930s Persian Other Vintage Persian Rugs

Materials

Wool, Cotton

Vintage Ardebil Rug Runner
Located in Katonah, NY
:: Single column alternating coloration diamond shaped medallions with interior pinwheel floral design element and outwardly directed germinating buds and serpent design motif. Color...
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1960s Persian Other Vintage Persian Rugs

Materials

Wool, Cotton

Zabihi Collection Worn Distressed Persian Runner
Located in New York, NY
an early 20th - century worn persian runner Measure: 3'2'' x 9'11''.
Category

20th Century Persian Heriz Serapi Persian Rugs

Materials

Wool

Kareje Semi-Antique Runner
Located in New York, NY
Introducing the exquisite Kareje Runner, a timeless piece that effortlessly combines elegance with character. Crafted with precision and care, this runner features a soothing beige b...
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Late 20th Century Persian Persian Rugs

Materials

Wool, Cotton

Sophisticated Vintage Shahsevan Runner
Located in Chicago, IL
A sophisticated vintage mid-20th century Persian Shahsevan Kilim runner woven of un-dyed natural brown wools, giving the rug a variegated color p...
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1950s Persian Kilim Vintage Persian Rugs

Materials

Wool

Apricot Soft Blue Traditional Persian Heriz
Located in New York, NY
An accent size 20th century Persian Heriz rug in apricot rust and soft blue tones Measures: 4'6" x 6'3" Heriz antique carpets combine design elements borrowed from many differe...
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Early 20th Century Persian Rustic Persian Rugs

Materials

Wool

Antique Khorassan Carpet, 20th Century Persian Handwoven Rug, Light Blue, Beige
Located in Port Washington, NY
Khorassan carpets of this vintage typically have a soft curvilinear floral motif on a all-over design pattern. They are customarily larger rugs with exceptional beauty and consist of...
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Early 20th Century Persian Khorassan Persian Rugs

Materials

Wool

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

Bold Early 20th Century Azari Rug
Located in Chicago, IL
A wonderful bold early 20th century Persian Azari rug with a fantastic pattern of alternating indigo and camel hair geometric medallions on a crimson background amidst a field of mul...
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1930s Asian Vintage Persian Rugs

Materials

Wool

Antique Persian Area Rug Overdye 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 Overdye design han...
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20th Century Persian Other Persian Rugs

Materials

Wool

Vintage Turkish Silk Hereke Rug
Located in Chicago, IL
A wonderful vintage Turkish Hereke rug made from 100% silk, and woven with a beautiful multi-colored tree-of-life pattern in the center surrounded by a wide borer containing multiple...
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Late 20th Century Turkish Persian Rugs

Materials

Silk

Vintage Persian Kurd Rug
Located in New York, NY
A vintage Persian Kurd carpet from the second quarter of the 20th century.
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1940s Persian Tribal 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

Materials

Silk

Contemporary Beige and Brown Persian Kilim Wool Rug by Doris Leslie Blau
Located in New York, NY
Contemporary beige and brown Persian Kilim wool rug by Doris Leslie Blau. Size: 7'8" × 9'7" (233 × 292 cm).
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21st Century and Contemporary Persian Kilim Persian Rugs

Materials

Wool

Vintage Konya Kilim Runner
Located in Chicago, IL
A wonderful vintage Turkish Konya Kilim runner with beautiful natural brown, black, cream, and gray stripes mixed with crimson and lavender vegetable dyed stripes, all with embroider...
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Mid-20th Century Turkish Kilim Persian Rugs

Materials

Wool

Vintage Royal Ashan Persian Style Wilton Area Rug
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous Royal Ashan Oriental style wool area rug USA, mid-20th century Beautiful floral design, with predominant colors in red, blue, and gold. Measures: 55" x 77" Goo...
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Mid-20th Century American Tabriz Persian Rugs

Materials

Wool

Nice Vintage Turkish Hereke Rug
Located in Saint Ouen, FR
Beautiful late 20th century Hereke rug with nice floral and central medallion design and beautiful colors, entirely hand knotted with wool velvet on cotton foundation.
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Late 20th Century Turkish Tabriz Persian Rugs

Materials

Wool

Vintage Indian Bidhar Rug
Located in Chicago, IL
A vintage Indian hand knotted Bidjar rug with multiple floral trellis patterns woven in crimson, pink, white, indigo, green, and gold vegetable dyed wool. The border is composed of m...
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Late 20th Century Indian Tabriz Persian Rugs

Materials

Wool

Wonderful Early 20th Century Pictorial Khotan Rug
Located in Chicago, IL
A wonderful early 20th century Central Asian pictorial Khotan rug with multiple large-scale Chinese vases potted with auspicious cherry blossoms, pomegranate branches, and lotus, wov...
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1940s Central Asian Khotan Vintage Persian Rugs

Materials

Wool

Fantastic Vintage Turkish Konya Rug
Located in Chicago, IL
A fantastic vintage Turkish Konya rug a beautiful tribally woven pattern with multiple cross-form and stylized floral medallions amidst a field of goats, all woven in crimson, gold, ...
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1960s Turkish Oushak Vintage Persian Rugs

Materials

Wool

Vintage Hand Knotted Persian Wool Kashmar Prayer Rug Mat Red Orange Blue
Located in Dayton, OH
Vintage hand knotted Persian wool Kashmar prayer rug mat red orange blue, measures: 56" Vintage hand knotted Persian wool Kashmar prayer or area rug. Features a medallion in the c...
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Mid-20th Century Islamic 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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