$6,120Sale Price|20% Off
Vintage Mohtasham Rug Fine Quality Handmade Rug 10x13 298cm x 397cm
Located in New York, NY
A rare and magnificent vintage Mohtasham rug featuring an intricate geometric design and exceptionally fine craftsmanship, dating to circa 1960. This handmade piece showcases superb ...
Silk
Handmade Vintage Persian Sarouk Rug With Silk 8.2' x 11.5' 1980s - 1D172
Located in Bordeaux, FR
This exquisite Persian Sarough rug from the 1970s showcases traditional craftsmanship, blending luxurious wool with silk highlights for a stunning visual and tactile experience. Prof...
Wool, Silk
Zabihi Collection Rare Square Size Silk Persian Qum Rug
Located in New York, NY
One of a kind Silk Persian Qum Rug from the middle of the 20th Century Measures: 6'4'' x 6'6''.
Silk
Khotan Samarkand Superior Luxury Rug Hand-Knotted Silk Wool by Djoharian Design
Located in Lohr, Bavaria, DE
The Khotan Samarkand Superior Luxury Rug is a masterpiece of design and craftsmanship, hand-knotted from pure silk and premium wool. Designed in Lohr, Bavaria by the Djoharian Design...
Wool, Silk
$7,030Sale Price|20% Off
Handmade Antique Persian Style Isfahan Prayer Rug 4.6' x 6.8', 1900s - 1D85
Located in Bordeaux, FR
Handmade Antique Persian Style Isfahan Prayer Rug 4.6’ x 6.8’, 1900s, Good Condition, Wool Bring home a piece of history and elegance with this handmade antique Persian style Isfaha...
Silk
Authentic Hand Knotted Medallion Floral Silk Isfahan Rug
Located in San Diego, CA
This authentic Persian Isfahan rug is a fine example of the exceptional craftsmanship and artistry for which Isfahan rugs are renowned. Woven with a luxurious combination of wool and...
Wool, Silk
Incredible Vintage Egyptian Silk Tabriz-Style Rug
Located in Chicago, IL
An incredible vintage Egyptian Tabriz patterned woven in100% silk with a beautiful central multi-lobed floral medallion woven in pink gold, indigo, crimson, and natural colored silk....
Silk
Beautiful Vintage Silk Kashmir Runner
Located in Saint Ouen, FR
Late 20th century silk and cotton Kashmir runner with beautiful floral design and light colors, entirely hand knotted with silk and cotton velvet on cot...
Silk
$7,096Sale Price|20% Off
Ivory Wool and Pure Silk Hand Knotted Persian Design Square Oriental Rug 10'x10'
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...
Silk
Persian Pictorial Nain Rug
Located in New York, NY
Very finely woven Pictorial Persian Nain rug featuring a pictorial design on a crispy blue colored field. Nain is a small village located in central Iran that has relatively recen...
Wool, Silk
Beautiful Vintage Silk Kashmir Rug
Located in Saint Ouen, FR
Very beautiful vintage silk Kashmir rug with nice design with grids representing different designs with mihrabs, stylized flowers, trees and gardens, each with a different color; ver...
Cotton, Silk
Grey Oushak vintage style rug 6 x 4 ft hand-knotted Djoharian Collection
Located in Lohr, Bavaria, DE
Grey Oushak vintage style rug 6 x 4 ft hand-knotted wool and viscose for living room, dining room, bedroom, office, entry. A Qushak rug hand knotted wool. Design: Transitional Ousha...
Wool, Silk
Handmade Vintage Persian Isfahan Rug With Silk 3.6' x 5.2' 1950s - 1D142
Located in Bordeaux, FR
Elevate your interior with this exquisite Persian Isfahan rug, crafted with unparalleled finesse. Hand-knotted in the 1950s, this luxurious piece boasts intricate floral designs wove...
Wool, Silk
Doris Leslie Blau Small Vintage Egyptian Handmade Silk Rug
Located in New York, NY
Small Vintage Egyptian Handmade Silk Rug Size: 3'8" × 5'2" (111 × 157 cm). Showcasing the finest materials and patterns, this design is part of the expansive Doris Leslie Blau Collec...
Silk
The Azure Citadel: A Vintage Pakistani Bijar of Modern Regal Elegance
Located in Dallas, TX
79431 Vintage Pakistani Bijar Rug, 09'03 x 11'11. This hand knotted wool vintage Pakistani Bijar rug commands attention with a presence that feels architectural and ceremonial. Inspi...
Wool, Silk
Beautiful Vintage Silk Turkish Kayseri Rug
Located in Saint Ouen, FR
Pretty mid century Turkish silk Kayseri rug with nice floral design and beautiful colors with a green field color, entirely and finely hand knotted with silk and cotton velvet on cot...
Silk
$2,132Sale Price|20% Off
8'x10' Blue with Brown Persian Influence Design Wool & Silk Hand Knotted Rug
Located in Carlstadt, NJ
Beau Blue with Golden Brown, Persian Influence Design, Tone on Tone, Wool & Silk, Hand Knotted, Oriental Rug Primary materials: Wool & Silk Latex: No Pile height: 0.25 Inches Style:...
Silk
Contemporary Art Deco Design Rug Hand Knotted Wool and Silk Djoharian Collection
Located in Lohr, Bavaria, DE
Contemporary gray Art Deco Design rug hand knotted wool and silk Djoharian Collection. A stunning modern rug in contemporary art design. Modern design rug hand-knotted. Design: Art ...
Wool, Silk
Superior Luxury Rug Heriz, Contemporary Rug in Silk by Djoharian Design
Located in Lohr, Bavaria, DE
DJOHARIAN DESIGN — "Once Upon a Time I Was a Heriz" Contemporary Hand-Knotted Silk & Wool Rug 8 × 10 ft Persian Heriz Revival Overview A bold reinterpretation of the classic ...
Wool, Silk
The Timeless Garden: A Vintage Chinese Tabriz Masterpiece of Imperial Elegance
Located in Dallas, TX
79511 Sage-Gray Vintage Chinese Tabriz Rug, 08'01 x 08'01. This hand knotted wool and silk vintage Chinese Tabriz rug embodies a rare convergence of imperial refinement and poetic sy...
Wool, Silk
Contemporary Rug Gray Charcoal Modern Design Djoharian Botanical Bamboo Slk
Located in Lohr, Bavaria, DE
A beautiful contemporary modern design, hand knotted using hand spun botanical bamboo silk by Djoharian Design. This hand-knotted rug with an organic design and wonderful color comb...
Silk
Silk Heriz Design Rug 20 x 16 ft , Contemporary Japandi Silk by Djoharian Design
Located in Lohr, Bavaria, DE
Silk Heriz Design Rug 20 x 16 ft , Contemporary Carpet in Japandi Style by Djoharian Design A beautiful contemporary modernized Persian design hand knotted rug using finest wool and...
Wool, Silk
Handmade Antique Persian Nain Rug 7.1' x 11.5' 1920s - 1D181
Located in Bordeaux, FR
This exquisite antique Persian Nain 6La Tudeshk rug from the 1920s showcases the elegance and intricate craftsmanship for which Nain rugs are renowned. Featuring a rich blend of kork...
Wool, Silk
Once Upon a Time I Was a Heriz, Contemporary Rug in Silk by Djoharian Design
Located in Lohr, Bavaria, DE
A beautiful contemporary modernized Persian design hand knotted rug using finest wool and silk in 8 x 10 ft By Djoharian Design. Modern desig rug in style of a Persian Heriz in a n...
Wool, Silk
Vintage Persian Kashan Style Wool and Silk 300 Line Rug with Traditional Style
Located in Dallas, TX
77526 vintage Persian Kashan style wool and silk 300 line rug with Traditional style. Vibrant colors with beguiling ambiance, this hand knotted wool and silk fine Chinese rug beautif...
Wool, Silk
$720Sale Price|20% Off
Tabriz Design Rug 4’0" x 4’0"
Located in New York, NY
Tabriz Design Rug 4’0" x 4’0". The rich red field shows a lobed and pointed round navy, ecru and teal four-pendant medallion, set within rosettes, floret stems, petal palmettes and c...
Wool, Cotton, Silk
$2,900
Vintage Silk Prayer Rug
Located in Chicago, IL
A stunning late 20th century Chinese hand-knotted silk prayer rug with the most elaborate mihrab decorated with with myriad flowers, vines, and birds, surrounded by a wide border wit...
Silk
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...
Silk
Mesmerizing Egyptian Silk Tabriz Rug
Located in Chicago, IL
A mesmerizing vintage Egyptian silk Tabriz rug with a beautiful large central floral medallion with myriad flowers and leaves woven in crimson, indigo, y...
Silk
$4,285Sale Price|20% Off
8'x10'2" Linen White Persian Design Wool and Plant Based Silk Hand Knotted Rug
Located in Carlstadt, NJ
Linen White, Light Tone on Tone with Persian Design, Wool and Plant Based Silk, Thick and Plush, 200 KPSI, Hand Knotted, Oriental Rug Primary materials: Woo...
Silk
$3,640Sale Price|20% Off
6'1"x9'2" Grey Broken Persian Design Wool And Silk Hand Knotted Oriental Rug
Located in Carlstadt, NJ
This is a truly genuine one-of-a-kind Grey Broken Persian Design Wool And Pure Silk Hand Knotted Oriental Rug. It has been Knotted for months and months in the centuries-old weaving ...
Silk
$8,132Sale Price|20% Off
9'8"x9'8" Pink Wool and Pure Silk Hand Knotted Persian Erased Design Round Rug
Located in Carlstadt, NJ
This is a truly genuine one-of-a-kind Wool and Pure Silk Hand Knotted Pink Persian Erased Medallion Design Oriental Round Rug. It has been Knotted for months and months in the centur...
Silk
$5,594Sale Price|20% Off
Gray Broken Persian Design Hand Knotted Wool and Silk Oriental Rug 8'0" x 10'1"
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...
Silk
Vintage Silk and Wool Sino Persian Floral Medallion Palace Area Rug 16'
Located in Dayton, OH
Beautiful large 12' x 15.5' Sino-Persian floral medallion area rug. Features a field of black with tan boarders and florals with reds, burgundy / maroon, green / olive, pinks and tan...
Wool, Silk
Handmade Vintage Persian Isfahan Rug With Silk 3.6' x 5.6' 1970s - 1D174
Located in Bordeaux, FR
This exquisite Persian Isfahan rug, hand-knotted in the 1970s, is a masterpiece of fine craftsmanship and traditional artistry. Crafted from premium kork wool on a silk foundation, i...
Wool, Silk
Modern Texture 8x10 ft Designed Rug Hand Knotted Wool Silk Djoharian Collection
Located in Lohr, Bavaria, DE
A stunning modern texture rug featuring a vintage look with nomadic motifs. Hand-knotted from premium wool and recycled sari silk, this versatile transitional 8x10 ft piece makes an ...
Wool, Silk
Very Beautiful Silk Verneh Soumak Embroidered Flat Rug
Located in Saint Ouen, FR
Pretty verneh silk Kilim with a geometrical stylized design and beautiful colors with red, pink and beige, entirely hand embroidered with soumak method with silk on cotton foundation...
Cotton, Silk
$4,540Sale Price|20% Off
7'10"x7'10" Gray Persian Design Hand Knotted Broken Wool and Silk Round Rug
Located in Carlstadt, NJ
Trout Gray, Persian Design, Soft to Touch, Denser Weave, Hand Knotted, Broken Wool and Silk, Round Oriental Rug Primary materials: Wool & Silk Latex: No Pile height: 0.25 Inches Sty...
Silk
Silk On Silk Carpet Circa 1970 - N° 1408
Located in Paris, FR
Artist: Manufacture De Qom (ghoum) Period: 20th century Style: Orientalism Condition: Perfect condition Material: Silk
Silk
Bobyrug’s Nice mid century kashan rug
Located in Saint Ouen, FR
A mid 20th-century masterpiece – a Kashan rug, meticulously handwoven with a blend of wool and delicate silk accents on a sturdy cotton foundation. This elegant piece boasts stylized...
Wool, Silk
Tibetan Tiger Rug Wool and Silk 3x6 ft by Djoharian Collection Antique Design
Located in Lohr, Bavaria, DE
Sacred Guardian – Hand-Knotted Tibetan Tiger Rug in Silk & Wool Blend The Myth & Tradition of the Tibetan Tiger In the mystical heart of the Himalayas, the tiger has been a ...
Wool, Silk
$8,063Sale Price|20% Off
Admiral Blue Hand Knotted Wool and Silk Tone on Tone Rug 12'2" x 18'3"
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...
Silk
$5,439Sale Price|20% Off
Blue-Teal Wool and Silk Persian Tabriz Broken Design Hand Knotted Rug 9'1"x11'9"
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...
Silk
$5,745Sale Price|20% Off
8'2"x8'2" Ivory Persian Erased Design Wool and Pure Silk Hand Knotted Square Rug
Located in Carlstadt, NJ
This is a truly genuine one-of-a-kind Hand Knotted Ivory Persian Erased Medallion Design Wool and Pure Silk Oriental Square Rug. It has been Knotted for months and months in the cent...
Silk
Very Fine Turkish Silk Rug Hereke Style
Located in Saint Ouen, FR
Nice little silk Turkish rug, with beautiful geometrical design with mihrab and nice colors with beige, pink, yellow and black, finely hand knotted with silk velvet on silk foundatio...
Silk
Nice fine Sino Persian silk rug
Located in Saint Ouen, FR
Exquisite vintage Persian Tabriz-style rug, meticulously hand-knotted with silk on silk, boasting a delicate floral design. In the center, a red and light green floral medallion is s...
Silk
Skillfully Embroidered Late 20th Century Indian Suzani Textile
Located in Chicago, IL
An expertly embroidered late 20th century Indian Suzani textile with green, gold, pink, and blue silk thread comprising a diamond form with stylized flowers across the black cotton g...
Cotton, Silk
Neutral Round Area Rug, Quiet Sophistication Meets Stylish Versatility
Located in Dallas, TX
30286 Neutral Round Area Rug, 08'00 X 08'00. Quiet sophistication meets stylish versatility in this neutral round area rug. The elaborate botanical design and neutral color palette ...
Wool, Silk
Djoharian Design Striped Wool Silk Rug Modern Contemporary Art Hand Knotted
Located in Lohr, Bavaria, DE
A beautiful contemporary modern design rug, hand knotted using finest wool bamboo silk in 10 x 8 ft / 305 x 244 cm. By Djoharian Design. Striped des...
Wool, Silk
$2,850
Silk Turkmen Rug
Located in Chicago, IL
A wonderful vintage silk Turkmen rug with an all-over pattern of small medallions woven in orange, white, and indigo vegetable dyed silk on a brilliant cri...
Silk
Bobyrug’s Very Beautiful Vintage Sino Persian Fine Silk Rug
Located in Saint Ouen, FR
Nice little fine silk rug with beautiful floral Persian design and nice colors, entirely and finely hand knotted with silk velvet on silk foundation. ✨✨...
Silk
Bobyrug’s Wonderful Antique Silk Turkish Cesareh Rug
Located in Saint Ouen, FR
Very beautiful early 20th century fine Turkish pictorial rug with a beautiful design of the nature and garden with animals, entirely and very finely hand knotted with silk velvet on ...
Cotton, Silk
$2,400Sale Price|20% Off
Mid 20th Century Hand-Woven Persian Bashir Rug with Boteh Motif
Located in Vero Beach, FL
Mid 20th century hand woven Persian Bashir rug. The circa 1950 Persian Bashir Zili Sultan Rug is hand woven with silk warp. It is very finely and distin...
Silk
$14,061Sale Price|20% Off
Qum Refracted Gold Orchid Hand Knotted Contemporary Modern Design Carpet
Located in Lohr, Bavaria, DE
A beautiful contemporary abstract modern design carpet, hand knotted using finest Chinese mulberry silk and Tibetan highland wool. By Djoharian Design. This rug style originates in ...
Wool, Silk
Botanical Silk Rug Hand-Knotted Gray Charcoal Modern Design Djoharian Japandi
Located in Lohr, Bavaria, DE
A beautiful contemporary modern Japandi design, hand knotted using hand spun botanical bamboo silk by Djoharian Design. This hand-knotted rug with an organic design and wonderful co...
Silk
New Persian Isfahan Rug in Kork and Silk - Size: 10'3 X 6'10
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Isfahan rugs are renowned for their exceptional quality, intricate designs, and rich cultural heritage. Handwoven in the historic city of Isfahan, these rugs feature a blend of luxur...
Kork, Silk
$38,000Sale Price|20% Off
Extremely Fine Vintage Turkish Hereke Silk & Metal Rug 6’11" x 10’3"
Located in New York, NY
Extremely Fine Vintage Turkish Hereke Silk & Metal Rug 6’11" x 10’3". The post-WWII, finely woven (or better), primarily silk scatters and larger rugs woven in Persian styles, often...
Silk
$1,960Sale Price|20% Off
Persian Oval Tabriz Rug
Located in San Diego, CA
This authentic Persian handmade runner has wool and silk pile with cotton foundation. This beautiful rug is from Tabriz and the design is medallion, floral. The base color is cream a...
Wool, Cotton, Silk
Wonderful Early 20th Century Silk Kayseri Rug
Located in Chicago, IL
A wonderful early 20th century Turkish silk Kayseri rug with an incredible pattern referred to as "Bird of Paradise," incorporating birds hidden amidst myriad plants, trees and flowe...
Silk
Hand-Knotted Art Deco Rug in Brown Wool and Silk, 6' x 9', Architecture Inspired
Located in New York, NY
This exquisite 6' x 9' Art Deco rug, designed by Orley Shabahang, is a luxurious blend of wool and silk, expertly hand-knotted using traditional weaving techniques. Featuring a sophi...
Wool, Silk
Make a bold statement in a living room or bedroom by incorporating vintage silk Persian rugs in your home decor.
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, authentic 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. Although this 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. 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.
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 older 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.
When shopping for vintage silk 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.
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