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Material: Silk
Antique Silk Kashan Rug
Located in Port Washington, NY
Finely woven antique Kashan rug, circa 1900s. Measures: 2 x 5.
Please contact us for more info.
Category
Early 20th Century Persian Kashan Silk Persian Rugs
Materials
Silk
$4,700 Sale Price
21% Off
Vintage Persian Tabriz Runner in a Floral Pattern in Salmon, Pink, Ivory, Blue
Located in Barrington, IL
This elegant vintage Persian Tabriz runner features a refined floral design, hand-knotted with a wool pile on a cotton foundation and delicately accented with silk highlights. The cr...
Category
Late 20th Century Persian Silk Persian Rugs
Materials
Wool, Cotton, Silk
Extremely fine Persian Tabriz Wool & Silk Foundation Rug 9’10” x 12'11"
Located in New York, NY
Extremely fine Persian Tabriz Wool & Silk Foundation Rug 9’10” x 12'11". The enormous output of carpets and scatters in virtually every style: medallion, centralized, directional or ...
Category
Mid-20th Century Persian Silk Persian Rugs
Materials
Wool, Silk
Very Fine Persian Silk Qum Rug/Carpet
Located in Gainesville, VA
A stunning 100% silk Persian Qum rug, originating from Iran in the late 20th century, this exquisite piece is fully hand-knotted, showcasing the highest level of Persian craftsmanshi...
Category
Late 20th Century Persian Tabriz Silk Persian Rugs
Materials
Silk
New Persian Tabriz Taghizadeh Rug in Kork and Silk - Size: 9'11 X 6'7
Located in Los Angeles, CA
New Tabriz Taghizadeh Rug in Kork and Silk 9'11 X 6'7
Key Details:
Pile: Kork and silk
Foundation: Silk
Origin: Tabriz Taghizadeh
Design: Center medallion
Approximate Age: 25 years
...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Persian Tabriz Silk Persian Rugs
Materials
Kork, Silk
Extremely Fine Persian Silk Qum Rug 6'6" x 9’11"
Located in New York, NY
Extremely Fine Persian Silk Qum Rug 6'6" x 9’11". Fine to very finely woven, silk and wool rugs, mostly scatters, from the central Persian religious capital. Industry began in the 19...
Category
Late 20th Century Persian Silk Persian Rugs
Materials
Silk
Vintage Persian Silk Qum Rug. 3 ft 3 in x 5 ft 7 in
Located in New York, NY
Fine Floral Medallion Vintage Silk Persian Qum Rug , Country of Origin / Rug Type: Vintage Persian Rug, Circa Date: Late 20th Century - Size: 3 ft 3 in x 5 ft 7 in (0.99 m x 1.7 m).
Category
Late 20th Century Persian Tabriz Silk Persian Rugs
Materials
Silk
Teal and Gold Tabriz Style Persian Pure Silk Rug, Iranian Craftsmanship, 0042
Located in Pudsey, GB
Woven from an original, authentic antique Persian rug design, this silk carpet reflects a unique artistic heritage passed down through generations to Persian Signature. Each pattern ...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary British Silk Persian Rugs
Materials
Silk
Extremely Fine/rare and unusual Antique Persian Silk Heriz Rug 4’0" x 5’4"
Located in New York, NY
Extremely Fine/rare and unusual Antique Persian Silk Heriz Rug 4’0" x 5’4". The numerous rugs of the famous NW Persian weaving district, from small scatters to giant carpets and a fe...
Category
Late 19th Century Persian Antique Silk Persian Rugs
Materials
Silk
Extremely Fine Persian Tabriz Wool & Silk Rug 8’2” x 11’8”
Located in New York, NY
Extremely Fine Persian Tabriz Wool & Silk Rug 8’2” x 11’8”. The enormous output of carpets and scatters in virtually every style: medallion, centralized, directional or allover, trei...
Category
Late 20th Century Persian Silk Persian Rugs
Materials
Wool, Silk
Extremely Fine Persian Silk Qum Pictorial with Jesus Christ 3’3" x 4’11"
Located in New York, NY
Extremely Fine Persian Silk Qum Pictorial with Jesus Christ 3’3" x 4’11". Fine to very finely woven, silk and wool rugs, mostly scatters, from the central Persian religious capital. ...
Category
Late 20th Century Persian Silk Persian Rugs
Materials
Silk
Extremely Fine Antique Persian Silk Kashan Rug 6'6'' x 9'8''
Located in New York, NY
Extremely Fine Antique Persian Silk Kashan Rug 6'6'' x 9'8''.
Category
Late 19th Century Persian Antique Silk Persian Rugs
Materials
Silk
Modern Cream Wool and Silk Carpet in Brown and White, 9' x 12'
Located in New York, NY
This modern work of functional art, the "Strata" carpet from Orley Shabahang in 9' x 12' woven in wool and silk, represents the epitome of luxury. Layering architectural motifs atop ...
Category
2010s Persian Modern Silk Persian Rugs
Materials
Wool, Silk
Very Fine Persian Silk Qum Rug / Carpet
Located in Gainesville, VA
A stunning 100% Persian Silk Qum rug, originating from Iran in the late 20th century. This exquisite piece is hand-knotted with meticulous craftsmanship,...
Category
Late 20th Century Persian Tabriz Silk Persian Rugs
Materials
Silk
Fine Persian Silk Rug 3'3'' x 4'10''
Located in New York, NY
Qom rugs (or Qum, Ghom, Ghum) are made in the Qom Province of Iran, around 100 km south of Tehran. Although rug weaving in Qom was not a major industry until the past 100 years, the ...
Category
20th Century Persian Silk Persian Rugs
Materials
Silk
$4,400 Sale Price
70% Off
Antique Persian Silk Farahan Rug 3’11" x 6’11"
Located in New York, NY
Antique Persian Silk Farahan Rug 3’11" x 6’11". The scatter and room size pieces made in the Arak/Sultanabad area, between 1880 and 1910, with firm and leathery well-woven textures, ...
Category
Late 19th Century Persian Antique Silk Persian Rugs
Materials
Silk
Isfahan Rug 3'6'' x 5'11''
Located in New York, NY
Isfahan Rug 3'6'' x 5'11''. Always finely woven and favoring cream fields, Isfahan rugs, as here, show pendanted round medallions supported by palmettes, lancet leaves and scrolling ...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Persian Silk Persian Rugs
Materials
Wool, Silk
Kashan Runner 2'3'' x 12'0''
Located in New York, NY
Kashan Runner 2'3'' x 12'0''. The almost black field shows an exuberant pattern of three rose-wreathed round medallions, set amid single and triple rose groups and dynamic acanthus f...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Persian Silk Persian Rugs
Materials
Wool, Cotton, Silk
Extremely Fine Vintage Persian Tabriz Wool and Silk Rug 3'4" x 5’2”
Located in New York, NY
Extremely Fine Vintage Persian Tabriz Wool and Silk Rug 3'4" x 5’2”. The enormous output of carpets and scatters in virtually every style: medallion, centralized, directional or allo...
Category
Late 20th Century Persian Silk Persian Rugs
Materials
Wool, Silk
Qum RugFine Persian Silk Qum Rug 2'3'' x 6'8''
Located in New York, NY
Fine Persian Silk Qum Rug 2'3'' x 6'8''.
Category
19th Century Persian Antique Silk Persian Rugs
Materials
Silk
$5,440 Sale Price
39% Off
Very Fine Persian Tabriz Rug/Carpet
Located in Gainesville, VA
A stunning Persian Tabriz rug, originating from Iran in the late 20th century, this exquisite piece is hand-knotted with a luxurious wool and silk blend, offering both softness and a...
Category
Late 20th Century Persian Tabriz Silk Persian Rugs
Materials
Wool, Silk
Rare Finely Woven Persian Silk Qum, Handmade Oriental Rug, Soft Ivory
Located in Port Washington, NY
Extremely fine woven Persian silk carpet have silk pile on silk foundation. Approximately 750-800 knots per square inch.
Qum weavers are also known for producing prayer rugs with elegant tree of life designs, as well as compartment designs derived from classical Persian garden carpets...
Category
Late 20th Century Persian Silk Persian Rugs
Materials
Silk
$11,199 Sale Price
20% Off
Antique Persian Kashan Tafazoli Pair Rug - Size: 6'9x4'4
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Antique Kashan Tafazoli Pair Rug in Silk, Wool and Cotton 6'9x4'4
Key Details:
Pile:Wool and silk
Foundation:Cotton
Origin: Kashan Tafazoli pair
Design: Center medallion
Appr...
Category
Early 20th Century Persian Kashan Silk Persian Rugs
Materials
Cotton, Silk
Vintage Persian Tabriz Pournami Rug in Wool and Silk - Size: 13'5 X 9'10
Located in Los Angeles, CA
The history of Tabriz rugs dates back to the 16th century, during the Safavid dynasty, when Tabriz became a prominent center for carpet weaving. The city’s strategic location along...
Category
20th Century Persian Tabriz Silk Persian Rugs
Materials
Wool, Silk
Antique Persian Nain Rug 5’11” x 9’4”
Located in New York, NY
Extremely fine antique Persian Nain rug, hand knotted, circa 1920
Design: Floral
Nain rugs are constructed using the Persian knot and typically have between 300 and 700 knots p...
Category
1920s Persian Other Vintage Silk Persian Rugs
Materials
Silk, Wool
Vintage Persian Tabriz Rug 6'7'' x 9'10''
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 populate...
Category
1970s Persian Tabriz Vintage Silk Persian Rugs
Materials
Wool, Cotton, Silk
$7,840 Sale Price
56% Off
Vintage Extremely Fine Tabriz Rug 5'1'' x 6'11''
Located in New York, NY
Vintage Extremely Fine Tabriz Rug 5'1'' x 6'11''. The enormous output of carpets and scatters in virtually every style: medallion, centralized, directional or allover, trein a variet...
Category
Late 20th Century Persian Silk Persian Rugs
Materials
Wool, Cotton, Silk
Extremely Fine Persian Habibian Wool and Silk Rug 10'10'' x 16'5''
Located in New York, NY
Extremely Fine Persian Habibian Wool and Silk Rug 10'10'' x 16'5''. This is a particularly large weaving from this central Persian town o Nain which began carpet-making in the 1930’S...
Category
Late 20th Century Persian Silk Persian Rugs
Materials
Wool, Cotton, Silk
Vintage Room Size Persian Tabriz in Floral Pattern in Burgundy, Navy, Green
Located in Barrington, IL
This exquisite vintage Persian Tabriz room-size rug, woven in the fourth quarter of the 1900s, is a testament to the master craftsmanship of Tabriz's most prestigious workshops. Feat...
Category
Late 20th Century Persian Silk Persian Rugs
Materials
Wool, Cotton, Silk
Extremely Fine Persian Tabriz Woven by the Artist Master Weaver Wool & Silk
Located in New York, NY
Extremely Fine Persian Tabriz Woven by the Artist Master Weaver Wool & Silk Runner 2'8'' x 6'7''. Or more recent, from a city loom in the seat of NW Persi...
Category
Late 20th Century Persian Silk Persian Rugs
Materials
Wool, Cotton, Silk
Extremely Fine Persian Tabriz Woven by the artist Master Weaver wool & silk Rug
Located in New York, NY
Extremely Fine Persian Tabriz Woven by the artist Master Weaver wool & silk Rug 8'0'' x 8'2''. Laid out like a domical mosque interior, with layers and lay...
Category
Late 20th Century Persian Silk Persian Rugs
Materials
Wool, Cotton, Silk
Vintage Persian Isfahan Rug. 4 ft 2 in x 6 ft 8 in
Located in New York, NY
Beautiful Small Size Vintage Silk and Wool Persian Isfahan Rug. Country of Origin / Rug type: Persian Rug, Circa Date: Late 20th Century - Size: 4 ft 2 in x 6 ft 8 in (1.27 m x 2.03 m).
Category
Late 20th Century Persian Tabriz Silk Persian Rugs
Materials
Silk
Antique Silk and Wool Persian Farahan Rug. 4 ft 1 in x 5 ft 10 in
Located in New York, NY
Antique Persian silk and wool Farahan rug, origin: Persia. Size: 4 ft 1 in x 5 ft 10 in (1.24 m x 1.78 m).
Category
Early 20th Century Persian Sarouk Farahan Silk Persian Rugs
Materials
Wool, Silk
Extremely Ffine Persian Nain Rug Wool & Silk Rug 6'11'' x 10'5''
Located in New York, NY
Extremely Ffine Persian Nain Rug Wool & Silk Rug 6'11'' x 10'5''.
Category
1970s Persian Vintage Silk Persian Rugs
Materials
Wool, Silk
Very fine Persian Wool and Silk Tabriz Rug 11.7' x 16.7'
Located in Newmanstown, PA
Magnificent Persian Tabriz wool and silk pile with silk foundation. This rug has approximately 625 knots per sq inch with a total of 17,000,000 knots tied by hand one by one. It too...
Category
1990s Persian Silk Persian Rugs
Materials
Wool, Silk
Vintage Persian Tabriz Rug in Wool and Silk - Size: 10'0x6'7
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Vintage Tabriz Rug in Wool and Silk 10'0x6'7
Key Details:
Pile: Wool & Silk
Foundation: Silk
Origin: Tabriz
Design: Center medallion
Approximate Age: 30 years
Quality (KPI): 675
Con...
Category
20th Century Persian Tabriz Silk Persian Rugs
Materials
Wool, Silk
New Persian Tabriz Souf Rug in Silk & Metalic Thread - Size: 7'2x5'1
Located in Los Angeles, CA
New Tabriz Souf Rug in Silk & Metalic Thread 7'2x5'1
Key Details:
Pile: Silk & Metalic Thread
Foundation: Silk
Origin: Tabriz
Design: Center Medallion
Quality (KPI): 400
Con...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Persian Tabriz Silk Persian Rugs
Materials
Metallic Thread
Extremely Fine Persian Wool & Silk Tabriz Rug 9'9'' x 13'0"
Located in New York, NY
Extremely Fine Persian Wool & Silk Tabriz Rug 9'9'' x 13'0". Tabriz has been weaving exceptionally fine carpets since the 16th century and this old ivor...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Asian Tabriz Silk Persian Rugs
Materials
Wool, Silk
Antique Persian Silk Kashan Rug 2’0" x 3’5”
Located in New York, NY
Antique Persian Silk Kashan Rug 2’0" x 3’5”. Central Persian city known for finely woven. room size and scatter rugs, with dominant reds and navy, and medallion patterns and swirling...
Category
Early 20th Century Persian Silk Persian Rugs
Materials
Silk
Vintage Persian Tabriz Nami Rug - Size: 7'1 X 6'5
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Vintage Tabriz Nami Rug in Kork and Silk 7'1 X 6'5
Key Details:
Pile: Kork
Foundation: Silk
Origin: Tabriz Nami
Design: Pictorial
Approximate Age: 55 years
Quality (KPI): 5...
Category
20th Century Persian Tabriz Silk Persian Rugs
Materials
Kork, Silk
Persian Silk Small Scatter Size Qum Rug. Size: 2 ft 8 in x 3 ft 10 in
Located in New York, NY
Intricate Persian Silk Small Scatter Size Qum Rug, Country of Origin / Rug Type: Modern Persian Rug, Circa: Late 20th Century. Size: 2 ft 8 in x 3 ft 10 in (0.81 m x 1.17 m)
Category
Late 20th Century Persian Other Silk Persian Rugs
Materials
Silk
Very Fine Persian Tabriz Mahi (Fish) Design Rug 11'-7" x 8'-2"
Located in Newmanstown, PA
Very fine Persian Tabriz mahi (fish) design rug - 11'-7" x 8'-2". Hand-woven over a period several years. Beautiful Fish/Mahi design with dark...
Category
1990s Persian Tabriz Silk Persian Rugs
Materials
Wool, Silk
Rare Finely Woven Persian Silk Qum, Handmade Oriental Rug, Ivory, Brown
Located in Port Washington, NY
Extremely fine woven Persian silk carpet have silk pile on silk foundation. Approximately 750-800 knots per square inch.
Qum weavers are also known for producing prayer rugs with elegant tree of life designs, as well as compartment designs derived from classical Persian garden carpets. Given their largely classical design repertory, Qum rugs tend to be finely woven with knot counts in the two hundreds and three hundreds. Forty to forty years ago Qum also became a production center for Persian all-silk rugs of exceptional fineness. Today weavings of Qum continue to be among the most respected and highly prized fine Persian rugs.
The production of Qum rugs began in the early decades of the 20th century. Qum vintage rugs are identified as such because of their historical association with the Islamic holy city of Qum, where they were originally woven. Qum itself an ancient and important city in central Persia, where it hosts a sizable permanent population in addition to a constant influx of pilgrims and other religious travelers. While vintage Qum rugs do not boast the ancient pedigree of Tabriz or Sultanabad rugs and carpets, these special and storied carpets represent a distinct style with a great deal of merit.
The Qum rugs themselves are made of a thin pile in silk and wool, as most Qum rugs are traditionally used as wall hangings. The fine materials with which Qum rugs are woven allow for weavers to draw exquisite, precise detail work throughout. Unlike traditional designs, fine Qum rugs generally feature small allover designs, and are considered an example of a city style. Persian Qum rugs are also often characterized by exceptional curve-linear lines. The color pallet most associated with Iranian Qum...
Category
Late 20th Century Persian Silk Persian Rugs
Materials
Silk
$7,999 Sale Price
20% Off
Vintage Wool & Silk Persian Tabriz Style Rug
Located in Dallas, TX
78169 Vintage Persian Tabriz Style rug, 08'11 x 12'00. With ornate details and well-balanced symmetry, this hand-knotted wool and silk Persian Tabriz style rug is poised to impress. ...
Category
Late 20th Century Chinese Tabriz Silk Persian Rugs
Materials
Wool, Silk
$10,200 Sale Price
20% Off
Vintage Super Fine Persian Tabriz Akbari Rug - Size: 19'8 X 12'10
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Vintage Super Fine Tabriz Akbari Rug in Kork and Silk 19'8 X 12'10
Key Details:
Pile:Kork and Silk
Foundation: Silk
Origin: Super fine Tabriz Akbari
Design: Fish
Approximate ...
Category
20th Century Persian Tabriz Silk Persian Rugs
Materials
Kork, Silk
Vintage Silk Qum Style Rug
Located in Dallas, TX
78219 Vintage Silk Qum Style Rug, 03'00 x 05'01.
Rendered in variegated shades of red, blue, beige, navy blue, sky blue, pistachio, peach, and tan w...
Category
Mid-20th Century Chinese Sarouk Farahan Silk Persian Rugs
Materials
Silk
$5,199 Sale Price
20% Off
Traditional Inspired Rug by Doris Leslie Blau
Located in New York, NY
Traditional Inspired Rug by Doris Leslie Blau
Size: 8'0" × 7'10" (243 × 238 cm)
Although presently made, this new rug richly draws from traditional oriental craft. It was carefully h...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Persian Silk Persian Rugs
Materials
Wool, Silk
Very Fine Large Persian Silk Qum Rug 11.1' x 14.8'
Located in Newmanstown, PA
Magnificent Persian pure silk Qum with silk foundation. This rug has approximately 700 knots per sq inch with a total of 16,000,000 knots tied by hand one by one. It took 9 years to ...
Category
1990s Persian Silk Persian Rugs
Materials
Silk
Very Fine Persian Silk Qum Rug/Carpet
Located in Gainesville, VA
A stunning 100% silk Persian Qum rug, originating from Iran in the late 20th century, this exceptional hand-knotted piece exemplifies the finest Persian craftsmanship. The luxurious ...
Category
Late 20th Century Persian Tabriz Silk Persian Rugs
Materials
Silk
Persian Silk Isfahan Rug, Mid-20th Century
Located in San Francisco, CA
Persian Silk Isfahan Rug, Mid-20th Century
Silk foundation. 600 knots per square inch.
Additional information:
Dimensions: 4'10" W x 7'6" L
Condition: ...
Category
Mid-20th Century Persian Silk Persian Rugs
Materials
Silk
Fine Silk Persian Qum Rug 3'6'' x 5'0''
Located in New York, NY
Qum weavers are also known for producing prayer rugs with elegant tree of life designs, as well as compartment designs derived from classical Persian garden carpets...
Category
20th Century Persian Other Silk Persian Rugs
Materials
Silk
$5,680 Sale Price
42% Off
Very fine Persian Tabriz Silk & Wool Rug - 8.3' x 11.5'
Located in Newmanstown, PA
Very fine Persian Rug Tabriz 400 Knots per inch, Size 8.3 x 11.5 Iran Tabriz Wool and Silk. Around 5,500,000 knots tied by hand one by one. It takes 3.5 y...
Category
Early 2000s Persian Tabriz Silk Persian Rugs
Materials
Wool, Silk
Fine Antique Silk Kashan Rug 7'4'' x 10'4''
Located in New York, NY
Fine Antique Silk Kashan Rug 7'4'' x 10'4''. Central Persian city known for finely woven. room size and scatter rugs, with dominant reds and navy, and medallion patterns and swirling...
Category
Late 19th Century Persian Antique Silk Persian Rugs
Materials
Silk
Orley Shabahang "Poppies" Art Deco Persian Rug, Wool, 9' x 12'
Located in New York, NY
Inspired by fields of flowers, Orley Shabahang's "Poppies" captures that idyllic scene in its simple lines and bulbs. Elegant in its simplicity, the flowing curves of the design brin...
Category
2010s Turkish Art Deco Silk Persian Rugs
Materials
Wool, Silk
Antique Handwoven Blue Silk Tabriz Revival Rug
Located in West Hollywood, CA
This handwoven silk Persian Tabriz rug has a shaded royal-blue field with and overall design of bold sandy-brown and ivory vine linking palmettes and delicate floral and leafy-vine, ...
Category
Early 20th Century Persian Tabriz Silk Persian Rugs
Materials
Silk
Very fine Persian Tabriz Mahi (Fish Design) Silk & Wool - 11.6' x 16.4'
Located in Newmanstown, PA
Very fine Persian Rug Tabriz 400 Knots per inch, Wool and Silk foundation and Persian Mahi (Fish) design. Around 11,000,000 knots tied by hand on...
Category
Early 2000s Persian 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
Modern Geometric Harvin Handmade Hemp and Silk Rug by Doris Leslie Blau
Located in New York, NY
Modern geometric harvin handmade hemp and silk rug by Doris Leslie Blau.
Size: 4'3" × 7'0" (129 × 213 cm).
Hand knotted hemp and silk rug. Cut-pile hemp in shades of brown and looped...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Indian Modern Silk Persian Rugs
Materials
Silk, Hemp
Antique Persian Qum Rug in Beige-Brown and Red Floral Pattern, from Rug & Kilim
Located in Long Island City, NY
From Rug & Kilim’s rich Antique collection, this is a 4x7 Persian Qum rug, hand-knotted in silk, circa 1920-1930. A collectible of the titular Persian provenance intended to be a spe...
Category
1920s Persian Vintage Silk Persian Rugs
Materials
Silk
Vintage Persian Qum Rug
Located in New York, NY
Vintage Persian Qum rug. Hand knotted with 100% wool silk detail. Rug size: 4' 8" X 7' 4"
Custom size and color avaiable.
Category
1970s Persian Islamic Vintage Silk Persian Rugs
Materials
Wool, Silk
$4,800
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.
Find Tabriz rugs, Persian tribal rugs and other antique and vintage rugs for sale on 1stDibs.
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