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Material: Silk
Extremely Fine Persian Silk Qum Rug 6'3'' x 10'2''
Located in New York, NY
Extremely Fine Persian Silk Qum Rug 6'3'' x 10'2''. Fine to very finely woven, silk and wool rugs, mostly scatters, from the central Persian religious capital. Industry began in the ...
Category
Late 20th Century Persian Silk Persian Rugs
Materials
Silk
Persian Tabriz Rug With Geometric Heriz Pattern in Black, Pink, Ivory, Brown
Located in Barrington, IL
This fine Persian Tabriz rug is a rare masterpiece that beautifully captures the spirit of classic Heriz village rugs through the precision and artistry of a Tabriz workshop. Hand-kn...
Category
Late 20th Century Persian Silk Persian Rugs
Materials
Wool, Cotton, Silk
Extremely Fine Persian Wool & Silk Tabriz Rug 5'0" x 8'0"
Located in New York, NY
Extremely Fine Persian Wool & Silk Tabriz Rug 5'0" x 8'0". A Tabriz rug/carpet is a type in the general category of Persian carpets[1][2][3] from the city of Tabriz, the capital city...
Category
Late 20th Century Persian Silk Persian Rugs
Materials
Wool, Silk
New Persian Qom Rug in Silk - Size: 7'9x5'4
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
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
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
Tabriz Runner 2'6'' x 10'0"
Located in New York, NY
Tabriz Runner 2'6'' x 10'0". This well-woven kenare (runner) shows a creamy ivory field enhanced by three pendanted roundels, each with eight small projecting palmettes, against a gr...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Persian Silk Persian Rugs
Materials
Wool, Cotton, 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
Antique Silk Heriz Rug 4'7'' x 5'9''
Located in New York, NY
Antique Silk Heriz Rug 4'7'' x 5'9''. This later 19th century urban silk niche layout scatter shows a red field, pointed at one end, with a central blue strip ornament and lateral co...
Category
Late 19th Century Persian Antique Silk Persian Rugs
Materials
Silk
Very Fine Persian Isfahan Rug/Carpet
Located in Gainesville, VA
A truly stunning Persian Isfahan rug, originating from Iran, this hand-knotted masterpiece exemplifies the exceptional artistry and craftsmanship of Persian weavers. Crafted from a l...
Category
1980s Persian Tabriz Vintage Silk Persian Rugs
Materials
Wool, Silk
Vintage Persian Silk Tabriz Rug in Floral Garden Design in Navy, Gold, Red
Located in Barrington, IL
An exceptional example of Persian artistry, this vintage Persian silk Tabriz rug from the third quarter of the 1900s showcases an exquisite floral garden design rendered in a brillia...
Category
Mid-20th Century Persian Silk Persian Rugs
Materials
Silk, Cotton
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
Antique Persian Dabir Kashan Manchester Rug 5'0" x 6'11''
Located in New York, NY
Antique Persian Dabir Kashan Manchester Rug 5'0" x 6'11''. Central Persian city known for finely woven. room size and scatter rugs, with dominant reds and navy, and medallion pattern...
Category
Early 20th Century Persian Silk Persian Rugs
Materials
Wool, Cotton, Silk
Vintage Mashad Saber Rug in Kork and Silk - Size: 13'1 X 9'11
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Mashad rugs, originating from the city of Mashad in northeastern Iran, are among the finest and most sought-after Persian rugs in the world. Known for their rich colors, intricate pa...
Category
20th Century Persian Silk Persian Rugs
Materials
Kork, Silk
Extremely Fine Persian Tabriz Wool & Silk Rug 8'2'' x 8'2''
Located in New York, NY
Extremely Fine Persian Tabriz Wool & Silk Rug 8'2'' x 8'2''.
Category
20th Century Persian Silk Persian Rugs
Materials
Silk, Wool, Cotton
New Persian Isfahan Rug in Kork and Silk - Size: 6'7 X 10'3
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 luxurious wool and silk, creating a stunning contrast of texture and sheen. The intricate patterns are inspired by Persian art and architecture, with designs that showcase fine craftsmanship and attention to detail.
Each rug is meticulously knotted by skilled artisans using natural dyes, resulting in vibrant, long-lasting colors. Perfect for adding elegance and sophistication to any space, they serve as both functional floor coverings and exquisite works of art.
New Isfahan Rug...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Persian Silk Persian Rugs
Materials
Kork, Silk
Extremely Fine and Rare Antique Persian Silk Heriz Rug 5'4" x 7'9"
Located in New York, NY
Extremely Fine and Rare Antique Persian Silk Heriz Rug 5'4" x 7'9".
Category
Late 19th Century Persian Antique Silk Persian Rugs
Materials
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
Very Fine Persian Silk Qum
Located in Newmanstown, PA
Very fine Persian Rug Qum 700 Knots per inch, Iran Qum Silk and Silk foundation. Around 1,600,000 knots tied by hand one by one. It takes about 1...
Category
1990s Persian Silk Persian Rugs
Materials
Silk
Vintage Persian Qom Rug in Pure Silk - Size: 7'2x4'8
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
20th Century Persian Silk Persian Rugs
Materials
Silk
Vintage Room Size Persian Tabriz in Floral Pattern in Tan, Green, Ivory, Pewter
Located in Barrington, IL
An extraordinary early 20th-century Persian Tabriz rug, room-sized and masterfully hand-knotted in a rare and striking floral design. Distinguished by its unique and sophisticated c...
Category
Early 20th Century Persian Silk Persian Rugs
Materials
Wool, Silk, Cotton
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
Finely Woven Persian Tabriz Room Size Rug in Floral Pattern in Ivory, Salmon
Located in Barrington, IL
A beautiful Persian Tabriz room size rug in a classic floral pattern in ivory, salmon, camel and green from the late 1900s. The Tabriz from a fine workshop has a central medallion in a floral pattern in salmon, green, blue, and red colors. The corner spandrels are green and gray with a floral design. The Tabriz rug has a wool pile on a cotton foundation with silk highlighting of the flowers throughout which shimmers under the right light. The ends have been finished in a kilim (flatweave) with the signature of the workshop. The rug is in a new excellent condition.
Dimensions: 6’ 7” x 10’ 3”
Date of Manufacture: 4th Quarter 20th Century
Place of Origin: Persia
Material: Wool pile on a cotton foundation with silk highlights
Condition: Excellent
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Category
Late 20th Century Persian Silk Persian Rugs
Materials
Wool, Cotton, Silk
Vintage Persian Tabriz Rug in Pure Silk - Size: 19'6 X 12'11
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Vintage Tabriz Rug in Silk 19'6 X 12'11
Key Details:
Pile: Silk
Foundation: Silk
Origin: Tabriz
Design: CENTER MEDALLION
Approximate Age: 60 YEARS
Quality (KPI): 500
Condition: Good...
Category
20th Century Persian Tabriz Silk Persian Rugs
Materials
Silk
Fine Antique Persian Silk Heriz Rug 3'9'' x 5'3''
Located in New York, NY
Fine Antique Persian Silk Heriz Rug 3'9'' x 5'3''. The numerous rugs of the famous NW Persian weaving district, from small scatters to giant carpets and a few runners, in semi-geomet...
Category
Late 19th Century Persian Antique Silk Persian Rugs
Materials
Silk
Extremely Fine Persian Isfahan Rug
Located in Gainesville, VA
A magnificent Persian Isfahan rug, originating from Iran in the 1970s, embodying the epitome of elegance and artistry. This extraordinary piece is crafted entirely from 100% silk, sh...
Category
Late 20th Century Persian Tabriz Silk Persian Rugs
Materials
Silk
Vintage Extremely Fine Persian Tabriz Rug 3'5'' x 5'2''
Located in New York, NY
Vintage Extremely Fine Persian Tabriz Rug 3'5'' x 5'2''
Category
Late 20th Century Persian Silk Persian Rugs
Materials
Wool, Cotton, 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
Extremely Fine Persian Silk Qum Rug/Carpet
Located in Gainesville, VA
This exquisite Persian Silk Qum rug, originating from Iran, is a true masterpiece of Persian craftsmanship. Woven from 100% silk, it features a rich, radiant texture that highlights ...
Category
20th Century Persian Tabriz 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
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
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
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
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
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
Extremely Fine Persian Isfahan Wool and Silk Rug 5'3'' x 6'10''
Located in New York, NY
Extremely Fine Persian Isfahan Wool and Silk Rug 5'3'' x 6'10''. The picturesque, old Persian capital, which since the early 20th century has woven fine or extremely fine scatters to...
Category
Late 20th Century Persian Silk Persian Rugs
Materials
Wool, Silk
Tabriz Runner 2'6'' x 8'0"
Located in New York, NY
Tabriz Runner 2'6'' x 8'0". The ecru-ivory field of this moderately well-woven urban runner shows a central broken column of petal palmettes, open, concave diamonds and petal rosett...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Persian Silk Persian Rugs
Materials
Wool, Cotton, Silk
Persian Silk Heriz Carpet, circa 1870
Located in Port Washington, NY
Antique Heriz wool carpets are renowned for their crisp, abstract geometric interpretation of classical Persian rug design. Heriz carpets woven in silk, however, are quite distinct a...
Category
Late 19th Century Persian Heriz Serapi Antique Silk Persian Rugs
Materials
Silk
Very Fine Persian Silk Soumak Rug/Carpet
Located in Gainesville, VA
A stunning 100% Persian Silk Soumak rug, originating from Iran in the late 20th century. This exceptional piece is hand-knotted with intricate precisio...
Category
Late 20th Century Persian Tabriz Silk Persian Rugs
Materials
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
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
New Persian Tabriz Rug in Wool and Silk - Size:12'0 X 8'4
Located in Los Angeles, CA
New Tabriz Rug in Wool and Silk 12'0 X 8'4
Key Details:
Pile: Wool & Silk
Foundation: Silk
Origin: Tabriz
Design: Gholi nami
Approximate Age: New
Quality (KPI): 625
Condition: Good...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Persian Tabriz Silk Persian Rugs
Materials
Wool, Silk
New Persian Naein Rug in Wool, Silk and Cotton- Size: 13'8 X 8'6
Located in Los Angeles, CA
New Naein Rug in Wool, Silk and Cotton 13'8 X 8'6
Key Details:
Pile: Wool & Silk
Foundation: Cotton
Origin: Naein
Design: allover
Approximate Age: new
Quality (KPI): 625
Condition: ...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Persian Silk Persian Rugs
Materials
Wool, Silk
Extremely fine Persian Tabriz 70 Raj. Wool and Silk with a Silk Foundation Rug
Located in New York, NY
Extremely fine Persian Tabriz 70 Raj. Wool and Silk with a Silk Foundation Rug 13'0" x 13'0".
Category
Late 20th Century Persian Silk Persian Rugs
Materials
Wool, Silk
New Persian Tabriz Rug in Wool and Silk- Size: 11'7 X 8'2
Located in Los Angeles, CA
New Tabriz Rug in Wool and Silk 11'7 X 8'2
Key Details:
Pile: Wool & Silk
Foundation: Silk
Origin:Tabriz
Design: Center medallion
Approximate Age:15(NEW)
Quality (KPI): 700
Condit...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Persian Tabriz Silk Persian Rugs
Materials
Wool, Silk
Vintage Persian Qom Rashtizadeh Rug - Size: 6'7x4'8
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
20th Century Persian Silk Persian Rugs
Materials
Wool, Silk
Vintage Silk Persian Qom Pair Rug in Pure Silk - Size: 7' X 11'1
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
20th Century Persian Silk Persian Rugs
Materials
Silk
New Persian Nain Rug - Size:6'7 X 10'3
Located in Los Angeles, CA
New Nain Rug in Kork, Silk and Cotton 6'7 X 10'3
Key Details:
Pile: Kork and silk
Foundation: Cotton
Origin: Nain
Design: Center medallion
Approximate Age: New
Quality (KPI): 625
Co...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Persian Silk Persian Rugs
Materials
Kork, 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
New Persian Tabriz Pournami Rug in Kork and Silk - Size:13'10 X 9'10
Located in Los Angeles, CA
New Tabriz Pournami Rug in Kork and Silk 13'10 X 9'10
Key Details:
Pile: Kork & Silk
Foundation: Silk
Origin: Tabriz Pournami
Design: Pournami
Approximate Age: new
Quality (KPI): 55...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Persian Tabriz Silk Persian Rugs
Materials
Kork, 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
New Persian Tabriz Rug in Wool and Silk- Size: 9'8 X 9'11
Located in Los Angeles, CA
New Tabriz Rug in Wool and Silk 9'8 X 9'11
Key Details:
Pile: Wool & Silk
Foundation: Silk
Origin: Tabriz
Design: Shahsavarpour
Approximate Age: new
Quality (KPI): 500
Condition: Go...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Persian Tabriz Silk Persian Rugs
Materials
Wool, Silk
Vintage Persian Isfahan Sanayeh Rug in Wool and Silk - Size: 6'11x5'1
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...
Category
20th Century Persian Silk Persian Rugs
Materials
Wool, Silk
Antique Persian Kashan Rug in Silk 6'10 x 4'2
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Antique Kashan Rug in Pure Silk 6'10 x 4'2
Key Details:
Pile: Silk
Foundation: Silk
Origin: Kashan
Design: center medallion
Approximate Age: 100 years
Quality (KPI): 350
Co...
Category
Early 20th Century Persian Kashan Silk Persian Rugs
Materials
Silk
New Persian Tabriz Rug in Kork and Silk - Size:9'11 X 6'7
Located in Los Angeles, CA
New Tabriz Rug in Kork and Silk 9'11 X 6'7
Key Details:
Pile: Kork and silk
Foundation: Silk
Origin: Tabriz
Design: Shahsavarpour
Approximate Age: New
Quality (KPI): 550
Co...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Persian Tabriz Silk Persian Rugs
Materials
Kork, Silk
Vintage Turkaman Rug in Pure Silk - Size: 10'9x6'8
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Vintage Turkaman Rug in Pure Silk 10'9x6'8
Key Details:
Pile: Silk
Foundation: Silk
Origin: Turkaman
Design: Center medallion
Approximate Age: 50 years
Quality (KPI): 600
Condition:...
Category
20th Century Persian Silk Persian Rugs
Materials
Silk
Fine Vintage Persian silk Qum signed Jamshidi Rug 3'4'' x 4'11''
Located in New York, NY
This extremely finely woven, densely detailed modern central Persian silk pile scatter shows a particularly dense design of leaves, blossoms and stems on a midnight ground with a cen...
Category
20th Century Persian Other 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.
Find Tabriz rugs, Persian tribal rugs and other antique and vintage rugs for sale on 1stDibs.