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Material: Silk
Very Fine Persian Silk Qum Rug Garden Design
Located in Gainesville, VA
A stunning, very fine Persian Silk Qum rug, originating from Iran in the late 20th century. Crafted from 100% silk, this exquisite piece is in excellent condition, considering its ri...
Category
Late 20th Century Persian Tabriz Silk Persian Rugs
Materials
Silk
Oversized Blue and Gold Wool and Silk Persian Rug with Khotan Design, 11' x 15'
Located in New York, NY
This oversized blue and gold wool and silk Persian rug with a Khotan design, sized 11' x 15', blends timeless tradition with modern craftsmanship. The hand-knotted rug showcases a cl...
Category
2010s Persian Khotan Silk Persian Rugs
Materials
Wool, Silk
Vintage Room Size Persian Nain Rug with Silk Highlights in Navy Blue & Ivory
Located in Barrington, IL
This finely hand knotted Persian Nain rug, crafted in the 3rd quarter of the 1900s, is a true masterpiece of traditional Persian artistry...
Category
Late 20th Century Persian Silk Persian Rugs
Materials
Wool, Cotton, Silk
Persian Tabriz Rug with Floral Pattern in Ivory, Pale Pink, Green, Blue
Located in Barrington, IL
This elegant Persian Tabriz rug features a finely woven floral pattern set against a soft ivory (cream) background, framed beautifully by a pale pink border. Hand-knotted in a distin...
Category
Late 20th Century Persian Silk Persian Rugs
Materials
Wool, Cotton, Silk
Persian Tabriz Rug
Located in San Diego, CA
This piece is a hand knotted Persian Tabriz rug with a floral medallion design. The pile is wool and silk with silk foundation. The size is 6 feet 7 inches wide by feet 10 feet 4 inc...
Category
Early 2000s Persian Tabriz Silk Persian Rugs
Materials
Wool, Silk
$8,330 Sale Price
30% Off
Very fine Persian Silk Ghom - 7.8' x 5.2'
Located in Newmanstown, PA
Very fine Persian Rug Qum 600 Knots per inch, Size 7.8 x 5.2 Iran Isfahan Kamiar Silk and Silk foundation. Around 3,400,000 knots tied by hand one by one. It takes 3 years to complet...
Category
Early 2000s Persian Silk Persian Rugs
Materials
Silk
Ivory Wool and Pure Silk Hand Knotted Persian Design Square Oriental Rug 10'x10'
Located in Carlstadt, NJ
This fabulous Hand-Knotted carpet has been created and designed for extra strength and durability. This rug has been handcrafted for weeks in the traditional method that is used to m...
Category
2010s Indian Modern Silk Persian Rugs
Materials
Silk
$7,096 Sale Price
20% Off
Handmade Vintage Persian Isfahan Prayer Rug 3.5' x 5.7' 1970s - 1D166
Located in Bordeaux, FR
This magnificent Persian Isfahan rug, crafted during the 1970s, is a testament to timeless Persian artistry. Hand-knotted with exceptional skill, it features a luxurious blend of kor...
Category
1980s Vintage Silk Persian Rugs
Materials
Silk, Wool
Vintage Pink Persian Fine Silk Qom Carpet
Located in Dallas, TX
78681 Vintage Persian Silk Qum Rug, 04'03 x 06'04. In the realm of regal enchantment and sensuous richness, behold the resplendent allure of this fine hand-knotted silk vintage Persian Qum rug. Woven with meticulous artistry, the elaborate floral design, combined with a light and airy color palette, unveil Iran's craftsmanship that captures the very essence of sensual decadence.
At the heart of this Persian masterpiece lies a prominent round medallion, resplendent with opulent frondescence, lavishly appointed in the center of the composition. Delicate rinceau and acanthus, woven with exquisite detail, encircle the medallion in a dance of sophistication. Equally distributed on either end of the medallion are trefoil palmette pendants. Rosettes, hyacinth, leaves, and floral blossoms rhythmically intertwine with arabesque vines, casting a mesmerizing spell against the silky pink field.
The ornate embellishments alone are sufficient to captivate the senses, but it is the extraordinary use of color that elevates this silk Qum rug to unparalleled heights. Elaborate corner spandrels, adorned with botanical cascades, seamlessly amalgamate into the composition, creating a symphony of visual opulence. The decadent floral border, accompanied by leafy rosette guard borders, encircle this woven wonder, evoking a lush enclosure that transcends time.
Emulating opulence and grace, this vintage Persian silk Qum rug exudes an enchanting ambiance rooted in formality and timeless elegance. From the emotional exuberance of Baroque to the lavish opulence of Rococo, this pink Persian rug...
Category
Late 20th Century Persian Tabriz Silk Persian Rugs
Materials
Silk
$5,488 Sale Price
20% Off
Persian Tabriz Round Rug
Located in San Diego, CA
This authentic Persian handmade rug has wool and silk pile with silk foundation. This rug is from Iran, Tabriz and the design is medallion floral (Shirfar Design). The base color is ...
Category
Early 2000s Persian Tabriz Silk Persian Rugs
Materials
Wool, Silk
$6,850
Large Persian Rug in Midnight Blue
Located in LA CIOTAT, FR
A vibrant Persian rug, hand-woven in pure wool. This wonderfully decorated and very large rug features a midnight blue background embellished all over w...
Category
Late 19th Century Persian Antique Silk Persian Rugs
Materials
Wool, Silk
Rare 5' Round Nain Rug Beautiful Wool & Silk Handmade Persian Rug
Located in New York, NY
Rare Nain Rug Beautiful Wool & Silk Authentic Handmade rug
5' Round
147cmx147cm
"This is a beautiful rare round Nain rug. It is a true work of art. Th...
Category
1960s Persian Vintage Silk Persian Rugs
Materials
Wool, Silk
$3,032 Sale Price
20% Off
Very Fine Large Persian Silk Qum Rug 14.7' x 21.4'
Located in Newmanstown, PA
This is a magnificent pure silk Qum rug. 700 Knots per inch, Size 14.7 x 21.4 Iran Qum Silk and Silk foundation. Around 31,000,000 knots tied by hand one b...
Category
1990s Persian Silk Persian Rugs
Materials
Silk
Zabihi Collection traditional Persian Silk Qum Rug
Located in New York, NY
A Silk Persian Qum rug from the 20th century.
Measures: 3'7'' x 5'2''.
Category
20th Century Persian Tabriz Silk Persian Rugs
Materials
Wool, Silk
$1,100 Sale Price
77% Off
Antique Persian Tabriz Cotton Rug
Located in New York, NY
Antique Persian Tabriz cotton rug
North-West Persia, circa 1890.
Selvedge edged with silk
Handwoven.
Category
1890s Persian Tabriz Antique Silk Persian Rugs
Materials
Cotton, Silk
Mid 20th Century Hand Woven Persian Bashir Rug
Located in Vero Beach, FL
Mid 20th century hand woven Persian Bashir rug.
The circa 1950 Persian Bashir Zili Sultan Rug is hand woven with silk warp. It is very finely and distin...
Category
Mid-20th Century Afghan Other Silk Persian Rugs
Materials
Silk
$2,400 Sale Price
20% Off
Persian Bakhshayesh Square Area Rugs - Silk Blue Ivory Red - 89706
Located in Dallas, TX
Discover the elegance of Persian Bakhshayesh featuring Square Area Rugs in Circa 1880. Designed with Silk and BlueIvoryRed, this exclusive design is perfect for enhancing your space.
Category
20th Century Asian Silk Persian Rugs
Materials
Silk
Mehraban Persian Qum Silk 28463
Located in WEST HOLLYWOOD, CA
Rug Number
28463
Size
10' 0" X 13' 10"
Design
Qum
Collection
Fine Persian
Material
Silk
Texture
Pile Weave
Origin
Iran
Age
New
Category
1990s Persian Silk Persian Rugs
Materials
Silk
Antique Tabriz Golden Brown Silk Persian Rug by Rug & Kilim
Located in Long Island City, NY
Hand knotted with a fine, naturally luminous silk originating from Persia in 1890, this though there are some minor allusions to lotus patterns, this antique Tabriz Persian rug enjoys a unique beauty in its golden brown colorway background in both the field and border patterns. Complemented by an intriguing juxtaposition of subtle but lively orange, blue, and red dyes throughout the finely stylized floral imagery, the textural background to this Tabriz is as rare among this antique family...
Category
1890s Persian Tabriz Antique Silk Persian Rugs
Materials
Silk
Persian Isfahan All-Over Rug
Located in San Diego, CA
This authentic Persian Isfahan rug has wool and silk pile on silk foundation with an excellent condition. The design and color combination are absolutely magnificent and unique. This...
Category
Early 2000s Persian Silk Persian Rugs
Materials
Wool, Silk
Rust and Blue Garden Style Persian Pure Silk Carpet, Iranian Craftsmanship, 0043
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
10'x10' Gray Broken and Erased Persian Design Hand Knotted Silk with Wool Rug
Located in Carlstadt, NJ
Nickel Gray, Broken and Erased Persian Design, Pure Silk with Textured Wool, Hand Knotted, Square, Oriental Rug
Primary materials: Wool & Silk
Latex: No Pile
height: 0.25 Inches
Sty...
Category
2010s Indian Medieval Silk Persian Rugs
Materials
Silk
$5,984 Sale Price
20% Off
Vintage Silk Hand Knotted Persian Sino Floral Medallion Area Rug Carpet Mat 6'
Located in Dayton, OH
20th century hand knotted Persian Sino silk area rug / carpet with long fringe, decorated with a floral / foliate / acanthus design with central medallion in red, blue, and white.
D...
Category
20th Century Silk Persian Rugs
Materials
Silk
$640 Sale Price
20% Off
Gray Hand Knotted Erased Persian Design Wool and Silk Oriental Rug 14'2" x 18'0"
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 Tribal Silk Persian Rugs
Materials
Silk
$15,605 Sale Price
20% Off
Tapis Persan Ispahan, Fait Main En Laine Et Soie - 1m80x1m08 - N° 748
Located in Paris, FR
Located a stone's throw from the Eiffel Tower in Paris, we are a French family business
specializing in the purchase, sale, expertise, cleaning, restoration and conservation of
tapes...
Category
1960s Persian Tribal Vintage Silk Persian Rugs
Materials
Wool, Silk
Antique Kashan Traditional Red and Blue Silk Persian Rug
Located in Long Island City, NY
Originating from Persia between 1900-1910, this antique traditional Persian rug is hand knotted in naturally iridescent silk to complement an extremely Fine all-over field design. Th...
Category
Early 1900s Persian Art Deco Antique Silk Persian Rugs
Materials
Silk
Blue Tone On Tone Tabriz Wool and Silk Hand Knotted Round Oriental Rug 14' x 14'
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
$8,996 Sale Price
20% Off
Handmade Vintage Persian Style Qum Silk Rug 1.8' x 2.8', 1970s - 1D129
Located in Bordeaux, FR
Indulge in timeless elegance with this authentic Persian Qum silk rug, a luxurious hand-knotted masterpiece from the 1970s. Known for their extraordinary detail and high-quality silk...
Category
1970s Vintage Silk Persian Rugs
Materials
Silk
Exceptional Qum Silk Carpet
Located in New York, NY
This large, very finely woven, urban silk shows a navy scalloped ogival medallion, with a conforming ivory sub-medallion, set on a salmon-red field carefully decorated by a four sect...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Persian Silk Persian Rugs
Materials
Silk
$100,000
4'1"x12'1" Grey Wool And Pure Silk Broken Persian Design Hand Knotted Rug
Located in Carlstadt, NJ
This is a truly genuine one-of-a-kind Grey Wool And Pure Silk Broken Persian Design Hand Knotted Oriental Wide Gallery Size Runner Rug. It has been Knotted for months and months in t...
Category
2010s Indian Medieval Silk Persian Rugs
Materials
Silk
$3,017 Sale Price
25% Off
Persian Blue Nain Round Rug
Located in San Diego, CA
This authentic Persian round hand-made Nain 9 LAA (rug has high quality wool and silk pile with cotton foundation. The silk highlights the detail in the design. Nain is a city in Ira...
Category
2010s Persian Silk Persian Rugs
Materials
Wool, Cotton, Silk
Bobyrug’s Nice Vintage Indian Punjab Silk Rug
Located in Saint Ouen, FR
Beautiful late 20th century Indian rug with a beautiful floral design and nice colors, entirely and finely hand knotted with wool and silk velvet on cotton foundation.
✨✨✨
"Experien...
Category
Late 20th Century Indian Tabriz Silk Persian Rugs
Materials
Cotton, Silk
$1,437 Sale Price
20% Off
Persian Silk Tabriz Rug
Located in San Diego, CA
Introducing a stunning hand knotted Persian Tabriz rug that epitomizes quality craftsmanship and timeless beauty. Featuring an enchanting medallion floral design signed by Zamani, th...
Category
2010s Persian Tabriz Silk Persian Rugs
Materials
Wool, Silk
$3,570 Sale Price
30% Off
Very Fine Persian Qum Silk Rug/Carpet
Located in Gainesville, VA
This beautiful antique Heriz Serapi rug, hand-knotted in the early 1900s, is a stunning example of Persian craftsmanship and artistry. Despite its age, the rug is in excellent condit...
Category
1980s Persian Tabriz Vintage Silk Persian Rugs
Materials
Silk
Golden Night Sky Medallion Persian Pure Silk Rug, Iranian Craftsmanship, 0052
Located in Pudsey, GB
Woven from an authentic and original antique Persian rug design, this luxurious silk carpet embodies the enduring artistic heritage that has been passed down through generations and ...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary British Silk Persian Rugs
Materials
Silk
Turquoise Garden Persian Pure Silk Rug, Iranian Craftsmanship, 0055
Located in Pudsey, GB
Woven from an authentic and original antique Persian rug design, this luxurious silk carpet embodies the enduring artistic heritage that has been passed down through generations and ...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary British Silk Persian Rugs
Materials
Silk
Handmade Vintage Turkish Hereke Silk Rug 13" x 17" 1970s - 1D190
Located in Bordeaux, FR
This exquisite Turkish Hereke rug, hand-knotted in the 1970s, is a luxurious piece crafted entirely from pure silk. Its intricate design, vibrant red hues, and unparalleled craftsman...
Category
1970s Vintage Silk Persian Rugs
Materials
Silk
Persian Blue Nain Round Rug
Located in San Diego, CA
This authentic Persian round hand-made Nain 9 LAA ( rug has high quality wool and silk pile with cotton foundation. The silk highlights the detail in the design...
Category
Early 2000s Persian Silk Persian Rugs
Materials
Wool, Cotton, Silk
Black Wool and Silk Hand Knotted Tabriz Vase Fine Oriental Rug 9'1" x 12'0"
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
$5,610 Sale Price
20% Off
Persian 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
$7,800
Gorgeous Fine Ispahan Rug
Located in Saint Ouen, FR
Very beautiful and decorative fine Isfahan rug with a nice floral with a beautiful central medallion design and beautiful colours with a navy blue, a live blue, green, red, brown and...
Category
Late 20th Century Asian Kashan Silk Persian Rugs
Materials
Wool, Cotton, Silk
$4,081 Sale Price
20% Off
Blue Persian Tabriz Erased Design Wool & Silk Hand Made Square Rug 12'2" x 12'2"
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
$7,487 Sale Price
20% Off
Beautiful Vintage Sino Hereke Silk and Gold Rug
Located in Saint Ouen, FR
Very beautiful late 20th century Hereke style silk and gold rug with a mihrab prayer design and light colors with red and yellow, entirely hand knotted w...
Category
Late 20th Century Chinese Islamic Silk Persian Rugs
Materials
Silk
$2,108 Sale Price
20% Off
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
Wool, Silk
$10,976 Sale Price
45% Off
Handmade Vintage Persian Isfahan Prayer Rug 3.5' x 5.8' 1970s - 1D144
Located in Bordeaux, FR
Experience the luxury and sophistication of Persian craftsmanship with this stunning Isfahan carpet. Hand-knotted in the 1970s, this exquisite piece features a detailed floral design...
Category
1970s Vintage Silk Persian Rugs
Materials
Silk, Wool
Persian Habibian Nain Rug
Located in San Diego, CA
This handmade rug is an extremely fine and precise piece with high quality, made in the workshops in Nain city in Iran. This piece has wool and silk pile with cotton foundation. Nain...
Category
1970s Persian Vintage Silk Persian Rugs
Materials
Wool, Cotton, Silk
$16,000 Sale Price
31% Off
Gray Silk with Textured Wool Hand Knotted Erased Persian XL Rug 13'9" x 18'1"
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
$14,917 Sale Price
20% Off
Vintage Persian Qum All-Silk 6x9 Orange, Ivory, & Blue Handmade Area Rug
Located in Houston, TX
Ashly Fine Rugs presents a 1980s Vintage Persian Qum All-Silk. Qom (Qum) is a northern city in modern-day Iran that is known for its high-quality wool and silk rugs and is regarded a...
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1980s Persian Tabriz Vintage Silk Persian Rugs
Materials
Silk
Silk Qum Jamshidi Rug Signed Persian Jamshidi Silk Ghom Rug
Located in New York, NY
Signed Silk Ghom Jamshidi rare fine authentic silk handmade rug high quality signed soft green
10' x 13'6"
305cm x 412cm
"This is a spectacular and rar...
Category
1950s Persian Vintage Silk Persian Rugs
Materials
Silk
$25,920 Sale Price
20% Off
Handmade Antique Persian Style Tabriz Prayer Silk Rug 4' x 5.2', 1900s - 1D83
Located in Bordeaux, FR
This Handmade Antique Persian Style Tabriz Prayer Silk Rug is a rare and valuable piece of history and art. Dating back to the 1900s, this rug is made of s...
Category
Early 1900s Antique Silk Persian Rugs
Materials
Silk
$10,540 Sale Price
20% Off
Handmade Vintage Persian Tabriz Rug With Silk 8.3' x 11.6' 1970s - 1D188
Located in Bordeaux, FR
This exquisite Persian Tabriz rug, hand-knotted in the 1970s, features an elegant floral design woven with fine kork wool and silk on a cotton foundation. Known for its exceptional c...
Category
1970s Vintage Silk Persian Rugs
Materials
Wool, Silk
Vintage Persian Naein Rug
Located in Chicago, IL
A wonderful late 20th century Persian Naein rug with a large central floral medallion living amidst a field of more flower and leaves, and surrounded by an elaborate border with even...
Category
Late 20th Century Persian Tribal Silk Persian Rugs
Materials
Wool, Silk
1960's Persian Floral Silk Qum Rug with Traditional Style
Located in Dallas, TX
79243 Vintage Persian Silk Qum Rug, 04'01 x 06'00. Immerse yourself in the world of timeless elegance with this exquisite hand-knotted Persian Qum silk rug, a creation that speaks to...
Category
Mid-20th Century Persian Kirman Silk Persian Rugs
Materials
Silk
Extremely Fine Persian Habibian Wool and Silk Rug 5'5'' x 8'5''
Located in New York, NY
Extremely Fine Persian Habibian Wool and Silk Rug 5'5'' x 8'5''. The rugs of this central Persian town, from the 1930’s onward; very fine to extremely fine. Generally in light colour...
Category
Late 20th Century Persian Silk Persian Rugs
Materials
Wool, Silk
Late of 19th Century Heriz Silk Rug - Antique Silk Heriz Rug, Antique Silk Rug
Located in Sultanahmet, 34
Antique Silk Heriz Carpet from the Late 19th Century
This magnificent antique Heriz rug dates from the late 19th century and is distinguished by its rare silk material. This carpet,...
Category
Late 19th Century Persian Antique Silk Persian Rugs
Materials
Silk
Fine Light Luxurious Silk Vintage Hunting Scene Persian Qum Rug 6'10" x 10'3"
Located in New York, NY
Artistic Fine Light Luxurious Silk Pile Vintage Artistic Hunting Scene Design Persian Qum Rug, country of origin: Persian Rugs, Circa date: Vintage
Category
20th Century Persian Tabriz Silk Persian Rugs
Materials
Silk
Beige Silk With Textured Wool Tabriz Hand Knotted Round Oriental Rug 10' x 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 Tabriz Silk Persian Rugs
Materials
Silk
$5,623 Sale Price
20% Off
Silk Heriz Design Rug 20 x 16 ft , Contemporary Rug in Silk by Djoharian Design
Located in Lohr, Bavaria, DE
Silk Heriz Design Rug 20 x 16 ft , Contemporary Rug in Silk by Djoharian Design
A beautiful contemporary modernized Persian design hand knotted rug using finest wool and silk in 16 ...
Category
2010s Nepalese Modern Silk Persian Rugs
Materials
Wool, Silk
Blue-Teal Wool and Silk Persian Tabriz Broken Design Hand Knotted Rug 9'1"x11'9"
Located in Carlstadt, NJ
This fabulous Hand-Knotted carpet has been created and designed for extra strength and durability. This rug has been handcrafted for weeks in the traditional method that is used to m...
Category
2010s Indian Tabriz Silk Persian Rugs
Materials
Silk
$5,439 Sale Price
20% Off
1980s Signed Persian Tabriz Wool and Silk Rug with French Rococo Pastels
Located in Dallas, TX
77436 Vintage Persian Tabriz Shirfar Rug with Romantic French Provincial Rococo Style 16'11 x 26'09. Fashioned by the adept touch of Shir Far, a celebrated master weaver...
Category
Late 20th Century Persian Rococo Silk Persian Rugs
Materials
Wool, 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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