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Material: Silk
Vintage Persian Tabriz Runner Featuring Central Medallion Motifs on Navy Field
Located in Atlanta, GA
Measures: 2'7 x 12'.
Vintage Persian Tabriz Runner Featuring Central Medallion Motifs on Navy Field. Keivan Woven Arts/ rug/N15-0701, country of origin / type: Iran / Tabriz / circa ...
Category
Mid-20th Century Persian Tabriz Silk Persian Rugs
Materials
Wool, Silk
Vintage Nain Habibian Rug 5'5'' x 8'3''
Located in New York, NY
Nain rugs are constructed using the Persian knot and typically have between 300 and 700 knots per square inch. The pile is usually very high quality wool, clipped short, and silk is ...
Category
Late 20th Century Persian Silk Persian Rugs
Materials
Wool, Cotton, Silk
PAK Persian Tabriz Rug 7’9” x 9’9”
Located in New York, NY
Fine Pak Persian Tabriz Design rug, wool, hand knotted
Design: Floral all-over
A Pakistani rug (Pak Persian Rug or Pakistani carpet) is a type of handmade floor-covering textile traditionally made in Pakistan.
The art of weaving developed in the region comprising Pakistan at a time when few other civilizations employed it. Excavations at Moenjodaro and Harappa - ancient cities of the Indus Valley civilization - have established that the inhabitants used spindles and spun a wide variety of weaving materials. Some historians consider that the Indus Valley civilization first developed the use of woven textiles.
Carpet weaving may have been introduced into the area of present-day Pakistan as far back as the 11th century with the coming of the first Muslim conquerors, the Afghan Ghaznavids and the Ghaurids. It can with more certainty be traced to the beginning of the Mughal Dynasty in the early 16th century, when the last successor of Timur, Babur, extended his rule from Kabul, Afghanistan to Dhaka, Bangladesh and founded the Mughal Empire. Under the patronage of the Mughals, local craftsmen adopted Persian techniques and designs. Carpets woven in the Punjab at that time (often called Lahore carpets today) made use of motifs and decorative styles found in Mughal architecture.
Photograph of Carpet Weavers in Karachi Jail - 1873
During the Mughal period, the carpets made on the South Asia became so famous that demand for them spread abroad. These carpets boasted distinctive designs and high knot densities. Carpets made for the Mughal emperors, including Jahangir and Shah Jahan, were of the finest quality. Under Shah Jahan's reign, Mughal carpet-weaving took on a new aesthetic and entered its classical phase.
The carpets woven in Lahore were the first to reach European markets, including England, as far back as 17th century. During the British Colonial era, prison weaving was established in district and female jails in cities such as Lahore and Karachi. Carpet-weaving outside of jails was revived after the independence when Pakistan's carpet-weaving industry flourished.
At present, hand knotted carpets are made by Afghan refugees residing in Pakistan, making carpets and one of the country's leading export products. Hand knotted rug manufacture is Pakistan's second-largest cottage and small industry. The craftsmen have the capacity to produce any type of carpet using all the popular motifs of guls, medallions, paisleys (botehs), traceries, and geometric designs in various combinations.
Pak Persian
Persian inspired curvilinear and/or floral designs, usually styled from old Kashan...
Category
1970s Pakistani Tabriz Vintage Silk Persian Rugs
Materials
Wool, Silk
$2,880 Sale Price
61% Off
Doris Leslie Blau Antique Silk Turkish Rug
Located in New York, NY
Antique Silk Turkish Rug
Size: 9'8" × 14'4" (294 × 436 cm).
A truly refined example of early 20th-century Turkish textile artistry, this antique silk rug captures the elegance and gr...
Category
Early 20th Century Persian Tabriz Silk Persian Rugs
Materials
Silk
Vintage Isfahan Rug 5'1'' x 7'10''
Located in New York, NY
Vintage Isfahan Rug 5'1'' x 7'10''. Dynamically curved split leaves in off-white position the round eight in sixteen layered medallion while laterally joined ivory corners create an ...
Category
Mid-20th Century Persian Silk Persian Rugs
Materials
Wool, Silk
Tabriz Rug 9'9'' x 13'9''
Located in New York, NY
Tabriz Rug 9'9'' x 13'9''.
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Persian Silk Persian Rugs
Materials
Wool, Cotton, Silk
Antique Persian Sarouk Rug 10' x 14'
Located in New York, NY
Antique Persian Sarouk Rug 10' x 14'.
Category
Early 20th Century Persian Silk Persian Rugs
Materials
Wool, Cotton, Silk
Vintage Chinese Persian Tabriz Design Rug with Colonial and Federal Style
Located in Dallas, TX
77369 Vintage Chinese Persian Tabriz Design Rug with Colonial and Federal Style 08'10 x 11'09. This hand knotted vintage Chinese Persian Tabriz design rug features an all-over Shah A...
Category
Late 20th Century Chinese Federal Silk Persian Rugs
Materials
Wool, Silk
$4,720 Sale Price
20% Off
Antique Persian Silk Kashan Rug 4'5'' x 6'6''
Located in New York, NY
Antique Persian Silk Kashan Rug 4'5'' x 6'6''. Central Persian city known for finely woven. room size and scatter rugs, with dominant reds and navy, and medallion patterns and swirli...
Category
Early 20th Century Persian Silk Persian Rugs
Materials
Silk
Vintage Persian Tabriz Rug in Kork and Silk - Size: 16'6 X 12'
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Vintage Tabriz Rug in Kork and Silk 16'6 X 12'
Key Details:
Pile: Kork (baby lamb wool)
Foundation: Silk
Origin: Tabriz
Design: all over
Approximate Age: 60 years
Quality (KPI): 575...
Category
20th Century Persian Tabriz Silk Persian Rugs
Materials
Kork, Silk
Persian Silk qum, fine, Tree of life
Located in Evanston, IL
Persian silk Qum rugs, originating from the city of Qum (Qom) in central Iran, are renowned for their exquisite craftsmanship, intricate designs, and luxurious materials. These rugs ...
Category
Late 20th Century Persian Tabriz Silk Persian Rugs
Materials
Silk
Antique Hereke Rug 3'9'' x 5'1''
Located in New York, NY
Antique Hereke Rug 3'9'' x 5'1''. The post-WWII, finely woven (or better), primarily silk scatters and larger rugs woven in Persian styles, often in niche (prayer) or medallion layou...
Category
Late 19th Century Persian Antique Silk Persian Rugs
Materials
Silk
Mehraban Persian Silk Qum
Located in WEST HOLLYWOOD, CA
Rug Number
31973
Size
4' 7" x 6' 10"
Design
Silk Qum
Collection
Fine Persian
Material
Silk
Texture
Pile Weave
Origin
Iran
Age
New
Category
2010s Persian Silk Persian Rugs
Materials
Silk
21st Century Tabriz Rug
Located in Paradise Valley, AZ
Step into the realm of modern luxury with this Tabriz rug, a fusion of artistry and innovation. Designed with clean lines and bold geometric patterns, it adds a touch of sophisticati...
Category
2010s Persian Tabriz Silk Persian Rugs
Materials
Wool, Silk
$5,800
Distressed Vintage Persian Silk Tabriz Rug with Modern Industrial Style
Located in Dallas, TX
This charming vintage Persian silk Tabriz rug features a grand medallion with two cartouche finials in a red field surrounded by complementary...
Category
Early 20th Century Persian Tabriz Silk Persian Rugs
Materials
Silk, Wool
$4,720 Sale Price
20% Off
Antique Silk Kashan Rug
Located in Katonah, NY
:: Beautiful fine antique silk Persian Kashan area rug conservative weaving date 1915, likely closer to 1900. An interesting and unusual fusion for rugs o...
Category
Early 20th Century Persian Kashan Silk Persian Rugs
Materials
Silk
$8,140
Vintage Extremely Fine Tabriz Rug 4'11'' x 7'4''
Located in New York, NY
Vintage Extremely Fine Tabriz Rug 4'11'' x 7'4''. The enormous output of carpets and scatters in virtually every style: medallion, centralized, directional or allover,trein a variety...
Category
Late 20th Century Persian Silk Persian Rugs
Materials
Wool, Silk
Art Deco Persian Rug, Wool and Silk, Brown, Taupe, and Cream, 6' x 9'
Located in New York, NY
Creating a relaxed and luxurious ascending design, Belgian Lace is a hand-knotted carpet originating from the Orley Shabahang Architectural collection. En...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Indian Art Deco Silk Persian Rugs
Materials
Wool, Silk
Extremely Fine Silk Persian Qum Rug 4'7'' x 7'1''
Located in New York, NY
Extremely Fine Silk Persian Qum Rug 4'7'' x 7'1''. Fine to very finely woven, silk and wool rugs, mostly scatters, from the central Persian religious capital. Industry began in the 1...
Category
Late 20th Century Persian Silk Persian Rugs
Materials
Silk
Extremely Fine Persian Silk Qum Rug 3'6'' x 6'0"
Located in New York, NY
Extremely Fine Persian Silk Qum Rug 3'6'' x 6'0". 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
Extremely Fine Persian Nain Rug Wool & Silk Rug 7'10'' x 7'11''
Located in New York, NY
Extremely Fine Persian Nain Rug Wool & Silk Rug 7'10'' x 7'11''. The rugs of this central Persian town, from the 1930's onward; very fine to extremely fine. Generally in light colors...
Category
Late 20th Century Persian Silk Persian Rugs
Materials
Wool, Silk
Very fine Persian Isfahan Silk & Wool - 5' 8'
Located in Newmanstown, PA
Very fine Persian Isfahan Silk & Wool - 5' 8'
Category
Early 2000s Persian Silk Persian Rugs
Materials
Wool, Silk
Extremely Fine Persian Silk Tabriz Rug 6'0" x 8'3''
Located in New York, NY
Extremely Fine Persian Silk Tabriz Rug 6'0" x 8'3''. The enormous output of carpets and scatters in virtually every style: medallion, centralized, directional or allover, trein a var...
Category
Late 20th Century Persian Silk Persian Rugs
Materials
Silk
Rare Finely Woven Persian Silk Qum, Handmade Oriental Rug, Gold and Black
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
$15,999 Sale Price
20% Off
Extremely Fine Turkish Silk Hereke Rug 2'3'' x 3'3''
Located in New York, NY
Extremely Fine Turkish Silk Hereke Rug 2'3'' x 3'3''. The post-WWII, finely woven (or better), primarily silk scatters and larger rugs woven in Persian styles, often in niche (prayer...
Category
Late 20th Century Persian Silk Persian Rugs
Materials
Silk
Very fine Persian Isfahan Silk & Wool Rug - 7.6' x 5'
Located in Newmanstown, PA
Very fine Persian Rug Isfahan 600 Knots per inch, Size 7.6 x 5 Isfahan Iran Davari Wool and Silk with a Silk Foundation. Around 3,000,000 knots tied by hand one by one. It takes 2 ye...
Category
Early 2000s Persian Silk Persian Rugs
Materials
Wool, Silk
Vintage Tudeshk Rug in Wool and Silk - Size: 9'0x5'11
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Vintage Tudeshk Rug in Wool and Silk 9'0x5'11
Key Details:
Pile: Wool and silk
Foundation: Silk
Origin: Tudeshk
Design: Allover
Approximate Age: 60 years
Quality (KPI): 900
Conditi...
Category
20th Century Persian Silk Persian Rugs
Materials
Wool, Silk
Vintage Persian Nain Rug - Size: 8'2x5'5
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Naein rugs, hailing from the small city of Naein in central Iran, are celebrated for their refined craftsmanship, elegant designs, and exceptional quality. Handwoven by skilled artis...
Category
20th Century Persian Silk Persian Rugs
Materials
Wool, Silk
Antique Silk Ziegler Mahal Rug 4'2'' x 6'6''
Located in New York, NY
Antique Silk Ziegler Mahal Rug 4'2'' x 6'6''. The secondary grade and type of carpets, usually with allover patterns, from the Sarouk/Arak district. Type is an offshoot of Sultanabad...
Category
Late 19th Century Persian Antique Silk Persian Rugs
Materials
Silk
Silk Hereke Rug 4'5'' x 6'0"
Located in New York, NY
Silk Hereke Rug 4'5'' x 6'0". In the style of a century earlier silk Tabriz scatters, this NW Turkish piece has an extremely fine weave on silk, with a design of straw cartouches, an...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Persian Silk Persian Rugs
Materials
Silk
Fine Persian Silk Qum
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
$36,000 Sale Price
30% Off
Very fine Persian Isfahan Silk & Wool Rug - 5' x 8'
Located in Newmanstown, PA
Very fine Persian Rug Isfahan 600 Knots per inch, Size 5 x 8 Iran Isfahan Enteshari Wool and Silk with a Silk Foundation. Around 3,000,000 knots tied by hand one by one. It takes 2 y...
Category
Early 2000s Persian Silk Persian Rugs
Materials
Wool, Silk
Mehraban Vintage Persian Silk Qum
Located in WEST HOLLYWOOD, CA
Rug Number
31946
Size
4' 8" x 7' 1"
Design
Qum
Collection
Fine Persian
Material
Silk
Texture
Pile Weave
Origin
Iran
Age
Antique/Vintage
Category
1940s Persian Vintage Silk Persian Rugs
Materials
Silk
Very fine Persian Tabriz Mahi (Fish Design) Silk & Wool - 10' x 6.7'
Located in Newmanstown, PA
Very fine Persian Rug Bidjar 400 Knots per inch, Size 10 x 6.7
Category
Early 2000s Persian Tabriz Silk Persian Rugs
Materials
Silk
Extremely Fine Persian Tabriz Wool & Silk woven Rug 4'11'' x 7'1''
Located in New York, NY
Extremely Fine Persian Tabriz Wool & Silk woven Rug 4'11'' x 7'1''. This modern urban fine weave scatter shows a lighter palette based on a cream ivory field decorated with palmettes...
Category
Late 20th Century Persian Silk Persian Rugs
Materials
Wool, Silk
New Persian Qom Rug in Silk- Size: 9'9 X 9'7
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Qom rugs, hailing from the historic city of Qom in central Iran, are some of the finest and most luxurious Persian rugs available. Renowned for their intricate craftsmanship, vibrant...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Persian Silk Persian Rugs
Materials
Silk
Bidjar Rug 5'1'' x 7'8''
Located in New York, NY
Bidjar Rug 5'1'' x 7'8''. The town and surrounding Kurdish carpets of the eponym city, often in room or larger sizes. All wool before 1920, cotton warp afterward. Medallion and allov...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Persian Silk Persian Rugs
Materials
Wool, Cotton, Silk
$5,500
Fine Persian Silk Qum Runner 2'6'' x 10'2''
Located in New York, NY
Fine Persian Silk Qum Runner 2'6'' x 10'2''.
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Persian Silk Persian Rugs
Materials
Silk
Extremely Fine Persian Silk Qum Rug 4'3'' x 6'6''
Located in New York, NY
Extremely Fine Persian Silk Qum Rug 4'3'' x 6'6''. Fine to very finely woven, silk and wool rugs, mostly scatters, from the central Persian religious capital. Industry began in the 1...
Category
Late 20th Century Persian Silk Persian Rugs
Materials
Silk
Late of 19th Century Nain Rug With Silk Highlights
Located in Sultanahmet, 34
Originating in Nain, Iran, a city renowned for its world-renowned carpet weaving, this unique piece was conceived by master craftsmen in the late 19th century and remains a work of a...
Category
Late 19th Century Persian Antique Silk Persian Rugs
Materials
Silk
Tappeto Persiano Mood misto seta
Located in Foligno, Perugia
Tappeto Mood Persiano lana e seta. Interamente annodato a mano.
I tappeti Mood, provenienti dalla omonima città a sud dell'Iran, rappresentano magistrali esempi della alta tradizion...
Category
1990s Silk Persian Rugs
Materials
Wool, Silk
Antique Isfahan Rug 7'3'' x 10'6''
Located in New York, NY
Antique Isfahan Rug 7'3'' x 10'6''. An upright, elliptical 20-point red arabesque medallion employs a straw and navy layered sub-medallion, on the old ...
Category
1920s Persian Vintage Silk Persian Rugs
Materials
Wool, Silk
$12,000 Sale Price
30% Off
Rare Finely Woven Persian Silk Qum, Handmade Oriental Rug, Sky Blue and Red
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
$9,599 Sale Price
20% Off
Part Silk Reticolo Rug 200x150cm
Located in Henley-on-Thames, Oxfordshire
It is of high quality handspun Persian wool and silk in dying of which natural dyes have been used. The result of which is this luxury piece which can only improve over time. It bene...
Category
2010s Persian Silk Persian Rugs
Materials
Wool, Silk
Antique Mohtasham Kashan Rug 4'0" x 6'10''
Located in New York, NY
Antique Mohtasham Kashan Rug 4'0" x 6'10''. More than 95% of all "Mohtasham" rugs are wool-piled, but a few, as here, are executed in silk. The short and recumbent silk pile shows a ...
Category
Late 19th Century Persian Antique Silk Persian Rugs
Materials
Silk
Antique Silk Kashan
Located in Port Washington, NY
Antique silk Kashan. Measures: 1.2 x 4.10.
Finely woven antique Kashan rug, circa 1900s.
Category
Early 20th Century Persian Kashan Silk Persian Rugs
Materials
Silk
$3,499 Sale Price
30% Off
Antique Heriz Rug 4'3'' x 5'6''
Located in New York, NY
Antique Heriz Rug 4'3'' x 5'6''. The numerous rugs of the famous NW Persian weaving district, from small scatters to giant carpets and a few runners, in semi-geometric medallion, cen...
Category
Late 19th Century Persian Antique Silk Persian Rugs
Materials
Silk
Antique Kerman Rug 4'5'' x 6'3''
Located in New York, NY
Antique Kerman Rug 4'5'' x 6'3''. SE Persian city, famous since 17th century for an artistic variety of scatter rugs and large carpets in medallion and allover styles, changing with...
Category
Late 19th Century Persian Antique Silk Persian Rugs
Materials
Silk
Antique Heriz Rug 4'6'' x 5'5''
Located in New York, NY
Antique Heriz Rug 4'6'' x 5'5''. This very finely woven rustic silk pile scatter shows a strong four-fold ecru radiating palmette medallion against a pale straw Herati pattern Denim ...
Category
Late 19th Century Persian Antique Silk Persian Rugs
Materials
Silk
Vintage Persian Tabriz Rug - Size: 9'4 X 6'6
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
Kork, Silk
Early 20th Antique Signed Silk Qum Rug
Located in Sultanahmet, 34
This unique antique Qum carpet, dating from the early 20th century, is a dazzling work of art with its hand-woven silk material. Rich dark blue tone...
Category
Early 19th Century Persian Antique Silk Persian Rugs
Materials
Silk
Fine Silk Persian Qum Rug 4'9'' x 6'7''
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
1970s Persian Vintage Silk Persian Rugs
Materials
Silk
$4,400 Sale Price
70% Off
Modern Persian Sfera Part Silk Rug 227x169cm
Located in Henley-on-Thames, Oxfordshire
Sumptuous Part Silk Persian Sfera CarpetThis production is based on algebraic patterns. It is of high quality handspun Persian wool and has a large percentage of silk in dying, of wh...
Category
2010s Persian Silk Persian Rugs
Materials
Wool, Silk
Part Silk Persian Prisma Rug 202x174cm
Located in Henley-on-Thames, Oxfordshire
This production is based on algebraic patterns. It is of high quality handspun Persian wool and has a large percentage of silk in dying, of which natural dyes have been used. The res...
Category
2010s Persian Silk Persian Rugs
Materials
Wool, Silk
Vintage Persian Tabriz SherkatFarsh Rug in Wool and Silk -Size: 12'1 X 11'4
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Vintage Tabriz Sharkat Farsh Rug in Wool and Silk 12'1 X 11'4
Key Details:
Pile: Wool
Foundation: Silk
Origin: Tabriz Sharkat Farsh
Design: center medallion
Approximate Age: ...
Category
20th Century Persian Tabriz Silk Persian Rugs
Materials
Wool, Silk
New Persian Tabriz Pournami Rug in Wool and Silk - Size:15'9 X 10'9
Located in Los Angeles, CA
New Tabriz Pournami Rug in Wool and Silk 15'9 X 10'9
Key Details:
Pile: Wool & Silk
Foundation: Silk
Origin: Tabriz Pournami
Design: gholestan
Approximate Age: New
Quality (KPI): 7...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Persian Tabriz Silk Persian Rugs
Materials
Wool, Silk
Very fine Persian Tabriz Rug - 9' x 12'
Located in Newmanstown, PA
Very fine Persian Rug Tabriz 500 Knots per inch, Size 9 x 12 Antique, Wool and Silk. Around 7,500,000 knots tied by hand one by one. It takes 4 years to complete this piece of art.
Category
Early 2000s Persian Tabriz Silk Persian Rugs
Materials
Wool, Silk
New Persian Tabriz Shirfar Rug in Wool and Silk- Size: 12' X 8'2
Located in Los Angeles, CA
New Tabriz Shirfar Rug in Wool and Silk 12' X 8'2
Key Details:
Pile: Wool & Silk
Foundation: Silk
Origin: Tabriz Shirfar
Design: Center Medallion
Approximate Age: new
Quality (KPI):...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Persian Tabriz Silk Persian Rugs
Materials
Wool, Silk
Vintage Persian Tabriz Rug in Wool and Silk - Size: 14'6 X 13'8
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Vintage Tabriz Rug in Wool and Silk 14'6 X 13'8
Key Details:
Pile: Wool
Foundation: Silk
Origin: Tabriz
Design: Center Medallion
Approximate Age: 55 years
Quality (KPI): 625
Conditi...
Category
20th Century Persian Tabriz Silk Persian Rugs
Materials
Wool, Silk
New Persian Nain Rug in Kork, Silk and Cotton - Size: 9'x6'
Located in Los Angeles, CA
New Nain Rug in Kork, Silk and Cotton 9'x6'
Key Details:
Pile: Kork and silk
Foundation: Cotton
Origin: Nain
Design: allover
Approximate Age: new
Quality (KPI): 625
Condition: new
D...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Persian Silk Persian Rugs
Materials
Kork, 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.
Find Tabriz rugs, Persian tribal rugs and other antique and vintage rugs for sale on 1stDibs.
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