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Material: Silk
1970s Signed Vintage Persian Tabriz Wool and Silk Rug
Located in Dallas, TX
78172 Vintage Persian Shirfar Tabriz Rug 08'01 x 12'00. Fashioned by the skilled expertise of Shir Far, a respected master weaver originating from Tabriz...
Category
Late 20th Century Persian Rococo Silk Persian Rugs
Materials
Silk, Wool
Nain Finely Knotted Silk Rug The Light of the Universe Design
Located in Keego Harbor, MI
A Nain finely knotted silk rug. Nain is also called "The Light of the Universe". The center medallion signifying the universe and the two lanterns on either side lighting it up. From...
Category
Late 20th Century Unknown Silk Persian Rugs
Materials
Silk
Persian Medallion Floral Blue Nain Rug
Located in San Diego, CA
Featuring this authentic Persian hand-made Nain 6 La with high quality wool and silk pile with cotton foundation, which means this Nain 6 La has an exceptional quality that is going ...
Category
1980s Persian Vintage Silk Persian Rugs
Materials
Wool, Cotton, Silk
Persian Sumak Tribal Animal Motif Kilim Rug
Located in San Diego, CA
This rug is a Sumak rug which is a type of brocading or flat-woven pile. This is a flat-weave, rug that is thicker than the Kilim and very sturdy however they are not reversible like...
Category
Early 2000s Persian Tribal Silk Persian Rugs
Materials
Silk, Cotton, Wool
Fine Antique Persian Tehran Rug 9’11” x 13’6”
Located in New York, NY
Fine Antique Persian Tehran Rug 9’11” x 13’6”. The interwar, finely woven curvilinear scatters and room sizes woven in the Persian capital city. Medallion, allover and directional/ni...
Category
Late 19th Century Persian Antique Silk Persian Rugs
Materials
Wool, Silk
Zabihi Collection Magnificent Superfine Persian Silk Kashan Rug
Located in New York, NY
Finely woven, pristine silk Persian Kashan rug in jewel tones. Very hard to find size too. Plum, red and blue,
late 19th century. Measures: 1'6" x 5'3".
Category
19th Century Persian International Style Antique Silk Persian Rugs
Materials
Silk
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 Silk Persian Rugs
Materials
Wool, Silk
Silk Man Bird Duck Persian Mat Rug, Dated 1991
Located in New York, NY
Silk Persian rug with a man holding a stick with 2 birds hanging on. A Duck is right behind. Signed by weaver, dated 1991. The fringes are quite long. Can be trimmed if needed.
Meas...
Category
20th Century Persian Expressionist Silk Persian Rugs
Materials
Silk
Grey Oushak vintage style rug 6 x 4 ft hand-knotted wool and viscose
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...
Category
2010s Indian Oushak Silk Persian Rugs
Materials
Wool, Silk
Vintage Persian Qum Silk Rug with Art Nouveau Rococo Style
Located in Dallas, TX
77505 Vintage Persian Qum Silk Rug with Art Nouveau Rococo Style . With ornate details and well-balanced symmetry combined with a dreamy color palette, this hand knotted vintage Pers...
Category
Late 20th Century Persian Tabriz Silk Persian Rugs
Materials
Silk
Silk Antique Persian Tabriz Rug. 12 ft 2 in x 19 ft
Located in New York, NY
Silk Large Antique Persian Tabriz Rug, Country of Origin: Persia, Circa Date: 1900. Size: 12 ft 2 in x 19 ft (3.71 m x 5.79 m)
Category
20th Century Persian Tabriz Silk Persian Rugs
Materials
Silk
Ivory Silk with Textured Wool Tabriz Hand Knotted Oriental Round Rug 12' x 12'
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...
Category
2010s Indian Tabriz Silk Persian Rugs
Materials
Silk
New Contemporary Damask Wool and Silk Area Rug with Victorian Elegance
Located in Dallas, TX
31146 Modern Gray Erased Damask Rug, 06'11 x 10'00. Contemporary modern damask rugs with an erased design, originating from India, blend traditional and modern aesthetics through int...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Indian Modern Silk Persian Rugs
Materials
Wool, Silk
Vintage Hand Knotted Persian Tabriz Room Size Rug in Floral Pattern
Located in Barrington, IL
This finely knotted vintage Persian Tabriz rug, dating from the third quarter of the 20th century, is a stunning example of traditional craftsmanship and artistic elegance. Woven with remarkable precision, it boasts a high knot count and a luxurious silk foundation, with extensive silk accents throughout the pile—giving the rug a radiant, shimmering quality. Set on an ivory ground, the intricate floral motifs bloom in shades of red, pink, pale green, and blue, surrounding a delicately detailed central medallion. The pale salmon border is adorned with complementary florals in green, blue, red, and brown, while the spandrels in pale green and pink further enhance its refined palette. In pristine, unused condition, this room-size rug offers both visual splendor and exceptional value for collectors and design professionals seeking timeless sophistication.
Dimensions: 8’ 1” x 11’ 7”
Date of Manufacture: 3rd Quarter 20th Century
Place of Origin: Persia
Material: Wool pile on a silk foundation and silk highlights
Condition: New. Excellent
The Persian Knot Gallery, SKU 1220
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Category
Late 20th Century Persian Silk Persian Rugs
Materials
Wool, Cotton, Silk
Gainsboro Wool and Silk Hand Knotted Persian Design Oriental Rug 8'11" x 11'11"
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...
Category
2010s Indian Tribal Silk Persian Rugs
Materials
Silk
Bobyrug’s Nice early 21st century fine little silk Qom rug
Located in Saint Ouen, FR
Pretty little silk Qom rug entirely and finely hand knotted with silk velvet on silk foundation.
Discover the timeless elegance of artisanal refinement with o...
Category
Early 2000s Asian Kashan Silk Persian Rugs
Materials
Silk
Silver Gray Wool and Silk Hand Knotted Persian Tabriz Design Rug 8'10" x 11'9"
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...
Category
2010s Indian Tabriz Silk Persian Rugs
Materials
Silk
Vintage Persian Tabriz Mahi Rug in Geometric Pattern in Ivory, and Burgundy
Located in Barrington, IL
his exceptional vintage Persian Tabriz Mahi rug was woven by one of the finest artisan workshops in the historic city of Tabriz, Northwest Persia, during the third quarter of the 20th century. Distinguished by its rare and highly sought-after ivory field, this room-size rug showcases the timeless beauty of the classic Mahi (fish) design — an enduring symbol of Persian textile artistry.
The intricate Mahi pattern, executed with extraordinary precision, is elegantly framed by a rich red border, enhancing the rug’s visual depth and sophistication. Subtle corner accents in deep and light chocolate tones add a refined contrast, enriching the overall composition with warmth and character.
While the Mahi motif has been replicated across Persia and beyond, authentic examples of this caliber — demonstrating master-level craftsmanship, harmonious design, and superior materials — are increasingly rare. This rug is not merely a floor covering but a true work of art, ideal for elevating traditional, transitional, or contemporary interiors with its exquisite detail and historical significance.
Dimensions: 6’ 8” x 10’
Date of Manufacture: 3rd Quarter 20th Century
Place of Origin: Persia
Material: Wool pile on a cotton foundation with silk highlights
Condition: Excellent
The Persian Knot Gallery, SKU 1229
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Category
Late 20th Century Persian Silk Persian Rugs
Materials
Wool, 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 ...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Indian Modern Silk Persian Rugs
Materials
Wool, Silk
Antique Persian Qum Rug in Brown with Florals and Medallions
Located in Long Island City, NY
Hand-knotted in a luxurious all-silk construction circa 1920-1930, this 3x5 antique Persian Qum rug is a rare new addition to our classics collection, featuring floral patterns and a large-scale central medallion.
On the Design
Admirers of the craft will appreciate this as a rare and regal piece, exemplary of silk Qum rugs and tapestries for both its quality and its range of colors. A rich mocha brown field underscores floral patterns and a large-scale central medallion—both enjoying bright red and blue hues, and gold accents matching those of the outer border.
The silk’s gentle sheen, too, lends such an air of elegance in any lighting—another of the countless beauties that speak to this rug as a rare, collectible work among the best of its caliber. The attention to detail in scale, texture and movement of color is matched only by its equally rare condition. This is an exemplary traditional piece, with more of a vibrance than many found in the modern day.
Condition:
This antique Qum rug further enjoys great condition for its age and origin—ready for the floor and equally suitable as a tapestry for wall...
Category
1920s Persian Vintage Silk Persian Rugs
Materials
Silk
Gray Blue Erased Persian Tabriz Design Wool and Silk Hand Knotted Rug 12'x15'1"
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...
Category
2010s Indian Tabriz Silk Persian Rugs
Materials
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...
Category
Mid-20th Century Indian Kashan Silk Persian Rugs
Materials
Wool, Silk
Persian Tabriz Rug
Located in San Diego, CA
This Persian Tabriz rug has wool and silk pile and cotton foundation. This high-end rug features a unique floral rug pattern that has red base color with dark blue border. The size i...
Category
Early 2000s Persian Tabriz Silk Persian Rugs
Materials
Wool, Cotton, Silk
Luxurious Fine Floral Vintage Persian Silk Qum Hallway Runner Rug 2'8" x 13'
Located in New York, NY
Breathtaking Luxurious Fine Floral Vintage Persian Silk Qum Hallway Runner Rug, country of origin: Persian Rugs, Circa date: Vintage
Category
20th Century Persian Tabriz Silk Persian Rugs
Materials
Silk
Antique Persian Silk Prayer Rug with Tree of Life 18thC
Located in Big Flats, NY
Antique Persian Silk Prayer Rug with Tree of Life 18thC
Measures - 77" x 50 1/4"
Category
18th Century Asian Antique Silk Persian Rugs
Materials
Silk
Persian Malayer Runner Rug - Silk Brown Ivory 74015
Located in Dallas, TX
Discover the elegance of Persian Malayer featuring Runner Rug in Circa 1880. Designed with Silk and BrownIvory, this exclusive design is perfect for enhancing your space.
Category
20th Century Asian Silk Persian Rugs
Materials
Silk
Zabihi Collection Antique Persian Senneh Rug with Silk Highlights and Fringes
Located in New York, NY
Spectacular 19th century Persian Senneh rug with a floral ivory design and enchanting formal border. The weaver added a multicolored fringe that we have never seen. The foundation is silk too...
Category
Late 19th Century Persian Tabriz Antique Silk Persian Rugs
Materials
Wool, Silk
Vintage Pale Pink Persian Tabriz Rug with Romantic Arabesque Art Nouveau Style
Located in Dallas, TX
74838 Vintage Pale Pink Persian Tabriz rug with Romantic Arabesque Art Nouveau style 08'08 x 11'08. Here is a beautifully designed vintage pink...
Category
Late 20th Century Persian Tabriz Silk Persian Rugs
Materials
Wool, Silk
Pale Smoke Gray Persian Design Soft to Touch Hand Knotted Rug 13'10" x 13'10"
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...
Category
2010s Indian Tribal Silk Persian Rugs
Materials
Silk
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...
Category
2010s Indian Tribal Silk Persian Rugs
Materials
Silk
Gray Transitional Hand Knotted Silk and Wool Persian XL Runner Rug 2'8" x 23'10"
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...
Category
2010s Indian Tribal Silk Persian Rugs
Materials
Silk
Bijou Blue Wool and Silk Tabriz with Leaf Design Hand Knotted Rug 9'10" x 14'0"
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...
Category
2010s Indian Tabriz Silk Persian Rugs
Materials
Silk
Persian Blue Silk Isfahan Rug
Located in San Diego, CA
This authentic Persian Isfahan rug has wool and silk pile on silk foundation with an excellent condition. The color combination and design in this rug is absolutely outstanding. The ...
Category
Early 2000s Persian Silk Persian Rugs
Materials
Wool, Silk
Incredible 19th Century Silk Ghashghaei Prayer Rug
Located in Chicago, IL
An incredible 19th century silk Persian Ghashghaei prayer rug with a special pattern including an incense burner hanging above a crown, flanked by b...
Category
1890s Asian Sarouk Farahan Antique Silk Persian Rugs
Materials
Silk
Extremely Fine Silk Persian Qum Rug 4'5'' x 7'0''
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...
Category
1970s Persian Vintage Silk Persian Rugs
Materials
Silk
Echo Gray Heriz Design Wool & Silk Hand Knotted Round Oiental Rug 10'0" x 10'0"
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...
Category
2010s Indian Medieval Silk Persian Rugs
Materials
Silk
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 Silk Persian Rugs
Materials
Wool, Silk
Persian Multi-Color Tribal Animal Motif Sumak Kilim Rug
Located in San Diego, CA
This rug is a Sumak rug which is a type of brocading or flat-woven pile. This is a flat-weave, rug that is thicker than the Kilim and very sturdy however they are not reversible like...
Category
Early 2000s Persian Tribal Silk Persian Rugs
Materials
Wool, Cotton, Silk
Incredible Chinese Silk Rug
Located in Chicago, IL
An incredible vintage Chinese silk rug with a beautiful bold floral pattern woven in crimson, rust, light and dark indigo, cream, and white colored v...
Category
1970s Chinese Tabriz Vintage Silk Persian Rugs
Materials
Silk
Antique Kashan Burgundy and Golden-Beige Silk Persian Rug
Located in Long Island City, NY
Hand knotted in an exceptionally luminous silk from Persia in 1910, this antique Kashan piece marries finesse and elegance in its all-over field design, hosting a variety of lotus pa...
Category
1910s Persian Kashan Vintage Silk Persian Rugs
Materials
Silk
Nazmiyal Antique Silk Persian Tabriz Haji Jalili Carpet. Size: 10' 10" x 16'
Located in New York, NY
Breathtaking and extremely fine large antique Persian silk Tabriz Haji Jalili carpet, country of origin / rug type: Persian rugs, circa 1880. Size: 10 ft 10 in x 16 ft (3.3 m x 4.88 ...
Category
Late 19th Century Persian Tabriz Antique Silk Persian Rugs
Materials
Silk
Vintage Kashmiri All Silk 9x12 Handmade Area Rug
Located in Houston, TX
Ashly Fine Rugs presents a 1980s Vintage Kasmiri All-Silk handmade rug. The origin of carpet weaving in Kashmir can be traced back to the 15th century when Sultan Zainul Abidin (popu...
Category
1980s Indian Tabriz Vintage Silk Persian Rugs
Materials
Silk
Silk Persian Qum Rug. Size: 5 ft x 7 ft 10 in
Located in New York, NY
Small Scatter Size Brown Silk Persian Qum Rug, Country of Origin / Rug Type: Modern Persian Rug, Circa date: Late 20th Century. Size: 5 ft x 7 ft 10 in (1.52 m x 2.39 m)
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Late 20th Century Persian Tabriz Silk Persian Rugs
Materials
Silk
Superior Luxury Rug Kohinoor Contemporary Rug in Silk by Djoharian Design
Located in Lohr, Bavaria, DE
Kohinoor Palace rug
Maharaja Style Rug Silk and Wool area living dining room by Djoharian Design for living room, dining room, bedroom.
Exclusive designer rug, hand-knotted from woo...
Category
2010s Nepalese Modern Silk Persian Rugs
Materials
Wool, Silk
Round Vintage Persian Tabriz Rug in Floral Pattern in Pale Pink, Blue, Navy
Located in Barrington, IL
A rare and exquisite find, this round-shaped vintage Persian Tabriz rug from the fourth quarter of the 20th century showcases masterful weaving and timeless elegance. The soft pale pink...
Category
Late 20th Century Persian Silk Persian Rugs
Materials
Wool, Cotton, Silk
Mehraban Fine Persian Tabriz Rug
Located in WEST HOLLYWOOD, CA
Rug Number
31916
Size
6' 6" X 9' 10"
Design
Tabriz
Collection
Fine Persian
Material
Wool & Silk
Texture
Pile Weave
Origin
Iran
Age
New
Category
2010s Persian Silk Persian Rugs
Materials
Wool, Silk
Contemporary Modern Design Rug Hand Knotted Wool and Silk Djoharian Collection
Located in Lohr, Bavaria, DE
Tribal style rug by Djoharian Design, hand knotted wool and sari silk circa 8 x 10 ft. A stunning modern rug in transitional design.
Description:
Modern rug with nomadic motifs.
...
Category
2010s Indian Tribal Silk Persian Rugs
Materials
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...
Category
Late 20th Century Chinese Kashan Silk Persian Rugs
Materials
Silk, Wool
Antique Reversible Farahan Red and Beige Silk Persian Rug
Located in Long Island City, NY
Originating from Persia between 1880-1890, this antique farahan Persian silk rug hosts a variety of luminous, grand animal depictions in this tree of ...
Category
1880s Persian Antique Silk Persian Rugs
Materials
Silk
Fine Persian Silk Qum Signed Jamshidi Rug 4'4'' x 6'11''
Located in New York, NY
Fine Persian Silk Qum Signed Jamshidi Rug 4'4'' x 6'11''. This extremely fine all-silk central Persian city scatter has an incredibly complex design that almost defies description. T...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Persian Silk Persian Rugs
Materials
Silk
Vintage Persian Silk Qum Rug with Chippendale Style
Located in Dallas, TX
77669 Vintage Persian silk qum rug with Chippendale Style 08'02 x 11'06. Warm and sophisticated with incredible detail and texture, this hand-knotted silk vintage Persian Qum rug bea...
Category
Mid-20th Century Persian Chippendale Silk Persian Rugs
Materials
Silk
Fine Qum-Shakeri Pure Silk Rug, 700+ KPSI
Located in Laguna Hills, CA
Hand-Knotted silk pile on silk foundation. (Over 700 KPSI)
Circa 1970
Signed
Dimensions: 6'7" x 8'3"
Origin: Iran
Condition: Excellent
Field Color: Blue
Border Color: Light-Br...
Category
1970s Persian Sarouk Farahan Vintage Silk Persian Rugs
Materials
Silk
Light Ivory Fine Vintage Persian Gonbad Design Round Silk Qum Rug 8' x 8'
Located in New York, NY
Light Ivory Fine Vintage Persian Gonbad Design Round Silk Qum Rug, country of origin: Persian Rugs, Circa date: Vintage
Category
20th Century Persian Tabriz Silk Persian Rugs
Materials
Silk
Vintage Persian Mahi Fish Design Tabriz Rug with Traditional Style
Located in Dallas, TX
76980, vintage Persian Mahi fish design Tabriz rug with traditional style. This eye-catching beauty of a vintage Persian Tabriz rug features a central overlapping floral medallion. T...
Category
Late 20th Century Persian Tabriz Silk Persian Rugs
Materials
Wool, Silk
Antique Silk Heriz Rug 4'6'' x 6'4''
Located in New York, NY
Antique Silk Heriz Rug 4'6'' x 6'4''.
Category
1880s Persian Antique Silk Persian Rugs
Materials
Silk
Persian Qum Rug
Located in San Diego, CA
This authentic rug is from Qum, Iran which has been a rug weaving center in the past 100 years with high quality and expensive handmade rug. This stunning piece has silk pile and sil...
Category
Early 2000s Persian Silk Persian Rugs
Materials
Silk
Bobyrug’s Wonderful Very Fine Hand Knotted Isfahan Rug
Located in Saint Ouen, FR
Very fine rug with beautiful floral and central medallion design, beautiful colors with orange, blue and green, entirely and finely hand knotted with wool velvet on silk foundation.
...
Category
Mid-20th Century Central Asian Kirman Silk Persian Rugs
Materials
Silk, Wool
Vintage Silk Persian Tabriz Rug
Located in Dallas, TX
74399 Vintage Persian Silk Tabriz Rug, 04'11 X 06'06.
From casual elegance to fresh and formal, this hand-knotted silk vintage Persian Tabriz rug is poised to impress. Its bold col...
Category
Late 20th Century Persian Tabriz Silk Persian Rugs
Materials
Silk
Vintage Handmade Silk Persian Rugs for Sale on 1stDibs
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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