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Persian Rugs For Sale
Style: Folk Art
Style: Gothic
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...
Category
Late 20th Century Folk Art Persian Rugs
Materials
Wool
Hand-Knotted Antique Sarouk Persian Rug in Orange and Black Floral Pattern
Located in Long Island City, NY
A 12x21 antique Persian rug of Sarouk lineage, hand knotted in wool circa 1920-1930. Enjoying one of the most exciting pallets of a traditional rug in a rich blue and orange, playin...
Category
1960s Persian Folk Art Vintage Persian Rugs
Materials
Wool
Antique Persian Bakhtiari Rug in Navy Blue With Pictorial, From Rug & Kilim
Located in Long Island City, NY
Hand-knotted in wool circa 1920-1930, this 7×11 antique Persian Bakhtiari rug is a rare and exciting new Rug & Kilim curation.
On the Design:
Admirers of the craft will appreciate...
Category
1920s Persian Folk Art Vintage Persian Rugs
Materials
Wool
Early 20th Century Persian Tabriz Pictorial Accent Rug
Located in New York, NY
An antique Persian Tabriz pictorial accent rug handmade during the early 20th century.
Measures: 4' 6" x 5' 11"
Persian rugs & carpets:
Persia (Iran) is a moderately large cou...
Category
Early 20th Century Persian Folk Art Persian Rugs
Materials
Wool
Zabihi Collection Modern Persian Souf Kilim
Located in New York, NY
A Modern Souf Persian carpet dpeicting a lion on a neutral field
3'11'' x 5'5''
Souf rugs are very rare technique found as they have a raised low and high pile technique. They are...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Persian Folk Art Persian Rugs
Materials
Wool
Zabihi Collection Early 20th century Kashan Pictorial Landscape Scenery Rug
Located in New York, NY
Finely Woven Botanical early 20th century Kashan Pictorial Rug. A brown Deer, 2 rabbits in a pretty surrounding.
Details
rug no. j1868
size 2' 1" x 2' 10" (64 x 86 cm)
Category
Early 20th Century Persian Folk Art Persian Rugs
Materials
Wool
Bear Banjo Bird Tweeting Pictorial Persian Flat-Weave
Located in New York, NY
Scatter size Persian Kilim from the 20th century with a bear playing with his banjo. Looks like a small bird is tweeting while he's playing! Tweet Tweet! How Sweet?
This was origina...
Category
20th Century Persian Folk Art Persian Rugs
Materials
Wool
Zabihi Collection Horse Pictorial Persian Wall Kilim
Located in New York, NY
Small square size Persian Kilim from the late 20th century with a horse standing on a sky blue field
Measures: 3'8'' x 3'9''.
This was originally belonging to a private Persian col...
Category
Late 20th Century Folk Art Persian Rugs
Materials
Wool
Zabihi Collection Vintage Persian Pictorial Rug
Located in New York, NY
Mid-20th Century Persian Pictorial small square rug
Measures: 3'' x 4'1'' circa 1940.
Category
Mid-20th Century American Folk Art Persian Rugs
Materials
Wool
Zabihi Collecton Animal Pictorial Soumac Pillow
Located in New York, NY
One-of-a-kind Pillow made from a flat-weave Persian early 20th-century soumac flat-weave consisting of an animal pattern.
19'' x 19''
Category
Early 20th Century Persian Folk Art Persian Rugs
Materials
Wool, Cotton, Foam
Zabihi Collection Persian Kurd Lion Antique Rug
Located in New York, NY
A late 19th century Kurd Persian Bidjar Rug with an animal lion rug pattern
Measures: 3'3" x 6'2'.
Category
Late 19th Century Persian Folk Art Antique Persian Rugs
Materials
Wool
Zabihi Collection Ivory Square Size Persian Kashan Rug
Located in New York, NY
An early 20th Century Persian Kashan rare square size small rug
Measures: 3'4'' x 3'7''.
Category
Mid-20th Century Persian Folk Art Persian Rugs
Materials
Wool
Early 20th Century American Hooked Rug ( 3'9'' x 5'7'' - 114 x 170 )
Located in New York, NY
Early 20th Century American Hooked Rug ( 3'9'' x 5'7'' - 114 x 170 )
Category
1930s American Folk Art Vintage Persian Rugs
Materials
Wool, Fabric
Zabihi Collection Jewel Toned Botanical Persian Meshed Animal Pictorial Rug
Located in New York, NY
An early 20th Century Persian Animal Pictorial Large Room Size rug
rug no. j3141
size 11' 7" x 13' 10" (353 x 422 cm).
Category
Early 20th Century Persian Folk Art Persian Rugs
Materials
Wool
Quirky Persian Animal Kilim Wall Hanging
Located in New York, NY
Late 20th Century Persian Kilim with 2 small birds and 2 mini horses
Measures: 2'8'' x 3'5''
This was originally belonging to a private Persian collec...
Category
Late 20th Century Folk Art Persian Rugs
Materials
Wool
Vintage Persian Gabbeh Rug
Located in Dallas, TX
61190 Vintage Persian Gabbeh rug, 03'04 x 06'04.
?With its simplicity and nomadic charm, this hand knotted wool vintage Persian Gabbeh rug is a captivating vision of woven beauty. T...
Category
Late 20th Century Persian Folk Art Persian Rugs
Materials
Wool
Persian Pictorial Jaguar Animal Rug
Located in New York, NY
Mid-20th Century Persian Pictorial rug depicting a jaguar on a neutral field with colorful blue and pink accents on a narrow border.
Measures: 1'10'' x 2'3'' circa 1940.
Category
Mid-20th Century American Folk Art Persian Rugs
Materials
Wool
Blue Persian Tabriz Hunting Animal Pictorial Rug
Located in New York, NY
Large room-size antique Persian Tabriz rug featuring a formal Pictorial Animal Hunting Pattern from the 1st quarter of the 20th Century
Measures: 9'3'...
Category
20th Century Persian Folk Art Persian Rugs
Materials
Wool
Persian Mahal Animal Pictorial Rug
Located in New York, NY
Room-size Persian Mahal rug with a Pictorial Animal all-over Pattern from the 1st quarter of the 20th century
Measures: 8'6'' x 13'5''.
Category
Early 20th Century Persian Folk Art Persian Rugs
Materials
Wool
Persian Tabriz Hunting Animal Pictorial Scatter Rug
Located in New York, NY
Scatter size antique Persian Tabriz rug with a Pictorial Animal Hunting Pattern from the 1st quarter of the 20th Century
Measures: 4'6'' x 6'.
Category
20th Century Persian Folk Art Persian Rugs
Materials
Wool
Long Persian Heriz Geometric Runner
Located in New York, NY
A long Persian Heriz geometric antique runner from the early 20th Century
Measures: 2'10'' x 15'5''.
Category
1930s Persian Folk Art Vintage Persian Rugs
Materials
Wool
Large Blue Persian Heriz Rug Pillow
Located in New York, NY
Pillow made from a vintage Persian Karadja Heriz rug.
Measures: 16" x 32".
Category
20th Century Folk Art Persian Rugs
Materials
Wool, Cotton, Foam
Long Antique Persian Heriz Runner
Located in New York, NY
Geometric early 20th century long Persian Heriz Runner
Measures: 3'2'' x 14'7''.
Category
1930s Persian Folk Art Vintage Persian Rugs
Materials
Wool
Vintage Turkish Snake Pattern Rug
Located in New York, NY
3rd quarter of the 20th Century Turkish Anatolian rug depicting 2 slithering snakes on a striated blue ground.
Measures: 3'5' 'x 5'7''.
Category
Late 20th Century Persian Folk Art Persian Rugs
Materials
Wool
Antique Persian Heriz Runner
Located in New York, NY
Geometric early 20th Century Persian Heriz Runner
Measures: 2'9'' x 9'5''.
Category
1930s Persian Folk Art Vintage Persian Rugs
Materials
Wool
Early 20th Century, Handmade Persian Senneh Kilim Accent Rug
Located in New York, NY
An antique Persian Senneh Kilim flatweave accent rug handmade during the early 20th century.
Measures: 3' 11" x 6' 1".
Category
Early 20th Century Persian Folk Art Persian Rugs
Materials
Wool
Persian Tabriz Hunting Animal Pictorial Rug
Located in New York, NY
Room size Persian Tabriz rug with a Pictorial Animal Hunting Pattern from the 1st quarter of the 20th Century
Measures: 9'7'' x 12'10''.
Category
20th Century Persian Folk Art Persian Rugs
Materials
Wool
Persian Animal Pictorial Pink Color Runner
Located in New York, NY
Make a bold statement in a hallway with this mid-20th-century tribal Persian runner featuring a folksy motif on a soft pink field. Various Animals are found within the field. The col...
Category
1940s Persian Folk Art Vintage Persian Rugs
Materials
Wool
Persian Pictorial Kilim
Located in New York, NY
Accent size Persian Kilim from the late 20th century with a Small bird riding on a colorful pony surrounded by an exotic colorful border on a dark open field
Measures: 3'11'' x 6'...
Category
Late 20th Century Folk Art Persian Rugs
Materials
Wool
Mid-20th Century Handmade Persian Pictorial Flatweave Kilim Throw Rug
Located in New York, NY
A vintage Persian pictorial flatweave Kilim throw rug handmade during the mid-20th century.
Measures: 3' 6" x 4' 6".
Category
Mid-20th Century Persian Folk Art Persian Rugs
Materials
Wool
Mid-20th Century Handmade Persian Pictorial Flatweave Kilim Accent Rug
Located in New York, NY
A vintage Persian pictorial flatweave Kilim accent rug handmade during the mid-20th century.
Measures: 3' 10" x 7' 0".
Category
Mid-20th Century Persian Folk Art Persian Rugs
Materials
Wool
Persian Cat Antique Persian Senneh
Located in New York, NY
A scatter square size 1920s Persian Senneh rug with a flurry of cats surrounded by other smaller animals in predominantly red and blue accents
Measures: 3'9'' x 5'.
Category
Early 20th Century Folk Art Persian Rugs
Materials
Wool
Vintage Persian Pictorial Balouch Rug
Located in New York, NY
A mid 20th Century Persian Balouch rug depicting a pictorial design.
Measures: 2'11'' x 5'10''.
Category
Mid-20th Century Folk Art Persian Rugs
Materials
Wool
Persian Gabbeh Souf Rug
Located in New York, NY
A late-20th century Gabbeh rug with a checkered colorful border surrounded by a stand-alone tree on a camel ground woven with a souf technique
Measures: 2'6'' x 3'11''
Souf rugs...
Category
20th Century Persian Folk Art Persian Rugs
Materials
Wool
Midcentury Persian Folk Handmade Throw Rug in Red
Located in New York, NY
A vintage Persian Hamadan folk rug handmade during the mid-20th century in scatter/throw rug size with a red field filled with geometric botehs (paisleys).
Category
Mid-20th Century Persian Folk Art Persian Rugs
Materials
Wool
Sad Pigeon Pictorial Persian Kilim Wall Hanging
Located in New York, NY
Scatter size Persian Kilim from the late 20th century with a large lonely white pigeon getting cuddled by a boy and a girl on a blue field
This was originally belonging to a private...
Category
Late 20th Century Persian Folk Art Persian Rugs
Materials
Wool
Persian Rhinoceros Checkerboard Kilim
Located in New York, NY
Late 20th Century Persian Kilim with a yellow rhinoceros on a colorful checkered field.
Measures: 4'11'' x 6'11''.
Category
Late 20th Century Folk Art Persian Rugs
Materials
Wool
Persian Gabbeh Pigeon Rug
Located in New York, NY
A mid-20th-century worn Persian Gabbeh rug with an all-over pigeon design on a brown field, primary accents in pink
Measures: 4' x 5'11''.
Category
Mid-20th Century Folk Art Persian Rugs
Materials
Wool
Zabihi Collection Long Wide Persian Heriz Geometric Runner
Located in New York, NY
Full pile wide and long rare persian heriz geometric traditional antique runner.
Measures: 3'10'' x 14'9''.
Category
Early 20th Century Persian Folk Art Persian Rugs
Materials
Wool
Persian Animal Motif Goat Deer Scatter Neutral Color Rug
Located in New York, NY
Mid-20th-century Persian scatter size rug with what looks to be goats and deer
circa 1930, measures: 3'6" x 6'4".
Category
1940s Persian Folk Art Vintage Persian Rugs
Materials
Wool
Persian Kashan Rug
Located in New York, NY
An early 20th Century Persian Kashan rug
Measures: 1'3'' x 2'6''.
Category
Mid-20th Century Persian Folk Art Persian Rugs
Materials
Wool
Botanical Persian Pictorial Rug
Located in New York, NY
An early 20th Century Persian Persian Bakhtiari Pictorial signed Prayer rug. Light enough to use as a wall piece as well
Measures: 5'5'' x 8'2''.
Category
Early 20th Century Persian Folk Art Persian Rugs
Materials
Wool
Mid-20th Century Handmade Persian Pictorial Tabriz Hunting Ground Carpet
Located in New York, NY
A vintage Persian Tabriz pictorial hunting ground room size carpet handmade during the mid-20th century.
Measures: 9' 11" x 12' 7".
Category
Mid-20th Century Persian Folk Art Persian Rugs
Materials
Wool
Mid-20th Century Handmade Persian Kurd Pictorial Lion Throw Rug
Located in New York, NY
A vintage Persian Kurd throw rug handmade during the mid-20th century with a folk pictorial depiction of a lion.
Measures: 3' 6" x 4' 9"
P...
Category
Mid-20th Century Persian Folk Art Persian Rugs
Materials
Wool
Midcentury Handmade Persian Pictorial Folk Rug in Red and Blue-Grey
Located in New York, NY
A vintage Persian Hamadan rug handmade during the mid-20th century with a pictorial depiction of what seems to be a historical figure on his horse surrounded by 4 large peacocks and ...
Category
Mid-20th Century Persian Folk Art Persian Rugs
Materials
Wool
Pictorial Bakshaish Animal Motif Rug
Located in New York, NY
Rare early 20th-century pictorial animal Bakshaish rug with various sheep and pigeons floating around a red field
Measures: 9'9'' x 14'
The best Bakshaish carpets offer a uniqu...
Category
Early 20th Century Persian Folk Art Persian Rugs
Materials
Wool
Early 20th Century Handmade Persian Tabriz Hunting Scene Pictorial Accent Rug
Located in New York, NY
An antique Persian Tabriz accent rug handmade during the early 20th century with the classic pictorial hunting scene design.
Measures: 4' 5" x 5' 3"
Persian Rugs & Carpets:
Pe...
Category
Early 20th Century Persian Folk Art Persian Rugs
Materials
Wool
Mid-20th Century Handmade Persian Kashan Pictorial Throw Rug
Located in New York, NY
A vintage Persian Kashan pictorial throw rug handmade during the mid-20th century.
Measures: 3' 7" x 5' 2"
Persian rugs & carpets:
Persia (Iran) is a moderately large country ...
Category
Mid-20th Century Persian Folk Art Persian Rugs
Materials
Wool
Early 20th Century Handmade Persian Tabriz Pictorial Accent Rug
Located in New York, NY
An antique Persian Tabriz pictorial accent rug handmade during the early 20th century.
Measures: 4' 6" x 6' 0"
Persian rugs & carpets:
Persia (Iran) is a moderately large coun...
Category
Early 20th Century Persian Folk Art Persian Rugs
Materials
Wool
Light Blue Animal Persian Qum Rug
Located in New York, NY
early 20th century Persian Tabriz Pictorial rug in predominant light blue featuring a flurry of small animals floating in field and border.
Measures: 7'4" x 11'1".
Category
Early 20th Century Persian Folk Art Persian Rugs
Materials
Wool
Early 20th Century Handmade Persian Malayer King Solomon Pictorial Accent Rug
Located in New York, NY
An antique Persian Malayer accent rug handmade during the early 20th century. The inscription cartouche indicates the subject is King Solomon and the date is circa 1911. in a frogged...
Category
Early 20th Century Persian Folk Art Persian Rugs
Materials
Wool
Light Blue Animal Persian Tabriz Rug
Located in New York, NY
early 20th century Persian Tabriz Pictorial rug in predominant light blue featuring a flurry of animals floating in field and border. majority of the animals look like sea horses and...
Category
Early 20th Century Persian Folk Art Persian Rugs
Materials
Wool
Mid-20th Century Handmade Persian Tabriz King George V Pictorial Small Throw Rug
Located in New York, NY
A vintage Persian Tabriz small throw rug handmade during the mid-20th century with a pictorial depiction of King George V (1865-1936).
Measures: 3' 3" ...
Category
Mid-20th Century Persian Folk Art Persian Rugs
Materials
Wool
Cat Shopper Persian Flat-Weave
Located in New York, NY
Square scatter size Persian Kilim from the 20th century with 2 cats going on a shopping adventure together on a beige field. This was originally belonging to a private Persian collec...
Category
20th Century Persian Folk Art Persian Rugs
Materials
Wool
Persian Pictorial Rug with Hebrew Inscription
Located in New York, NY
An authentic 20th century Persian Pictorial rug with what looks like a hebrew inscription.
Category
Early 20th Century Persian Folk Art Persian Rugs
Materials
Wool
Light Blue Pictorial Traditional Persian Tabriz Rug
Located in New York, NY
19th century Persian Tabriz Pictorial rug in predominant light blue. Light enough to use as a wall hanging as well
Measures: 4'6" x 6'3".
Category
19th Century Persian Folk Art Antique Persian Rugs
Materials
Wool
Abstract Penguin Pictorial Persian Flat-Weave
Located in New York, NY
Square scatter size Persian Kilim from the 20th century with a stand alone penquin on a khaki ground. This was originally belonging to a private Persian collector who requested to ma...
Category
20th Century Persian Folk Art Persian Rugs
Materials
Wool
Pictorial Folk Art Soumac Pillow
Located in New York, NY
Pillow made from a flat-weave Persian pillow.
1'3'' x 1'3''
Category
Late 19th Century Persian Folk Art Antique Persian Rugs
Materials
Wool, Cotton, Foam
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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