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Material: Silk
Isfahan Rug
Located in New York, NY
The very unusual ecru border features rectangular red cartouches Alternating with staw finialed small octogrammed, surrounding the cream field. Strong red half-medallions push in fro...
Category
1940s Persian Vintage 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
Extremely Fine Persian Nain Signed Habibian Wool and Silk Rug 6’ x 9’
Located in New York, NY
Extremely Fine Persian Nain Signed Habibian Wool and Silk Rug 6’ x 9’. The navy ground is decorated with birds and running animals along with leafy stems and shrubs, and supports a t...
Category
Late 20th Century Asian Silk Persian Rugs
Materials
Wool, Cotton, Silk
Luxurious Fine Small Size Vintage Floral Persian Silk Qum Rug 3'6" x 5'
Located in New York, NY
Luxurious Fine Small Size Vintage Floral Persian Silk Qum Rug, country of origin: Persian Rugs, Circa date: Vintage
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20th Century Persian Tabriz Silk Persian Rugs
Materials
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
Antique Hand Woven Persian Kerman Rug
Located in Chicago, IL
Antique Hand Woven Persian Kerman Rug
This exquisite Antique Hand Woven Persian Kerman Rug showcases a classic rectangular design, embodying the elegance of traditional Oriental cra...
Category
Early 20th Century Persian Other Silk Persian Rugs
Materials
Wool, Silk
Antique Fine and Rare Persian Heriz Rug 4'6" x 5’9"
Located in New York, NY
Antique Fine and Rare Persian Heriz Rug 4'6" x 5’9". The numerous rugs of the famous NW Persian weaving district, from small scatters to giant carpets and a few runners, in semi-geom...
Category
Late 19th Century Persian Antique Silk Persian Rugs
Materials
Silk
A Palatial Persian Hand Made Square Shaped Silk Nain Carpet
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A palatial rare vintage Persian Nain hand knotted square 100% silk rug. At the center a complex circular medallion with arabesque detail spews forth a lush tangle of spiraling Fine v...
Category
20th Century Persian Silk Persian Rugs
Materials
Silk
Orley Shabahang "Leopard" Persian Rug, Wool and Silk, Cream and Gray, 6' x 9'
Located in New York, NY
Hand knotted with pure wool and silk highlights, this 6' x 9' Persian leopard rug by Orley Shabahang will watch over your home for generations. The leopard's graceful form seems to p...
Category
2010s Persian Modern Silk Persian Rugs
Materials
Wool, Silk
Antique Shahsaband Silk Textile Bag 1'7'' x 3'6''
Located in New York, NY
Antique Shahsaband Silk Textile Bag 1'7'' x 3'6''. The tribes in the steppe areas of NW Persia weave a wide variety of Sumak technique bags in geometric patterns. A few long rugs are...
Category
Late 19th Century Persian Antique Silk Persian Rugs
Materials
Silk
Extremely Fine Weave Persian Nain Habibian in Floral Pattern with Silk Highlight
Located in Barrington, IL
This extremely fine hand knotted Persian Nain rug, crafted in the 4th quarter of the 1900s, is an exquisite example of the artistry and precision for which Habibian-signed Nain rugs are globally celebrated. Known for their exceptionally high knot count and elegant aesthetic, Habibian rugs are among the most collectible in Persian weaving.
Set on a soft ivory background with a graceful pale tan border, this rug features a flowing floral design with accent colors in French blue, pale brown, and ivory. The field design—characterized by circular branching patterns—is reminiscent of the refined style found in Isfahan rugs, lending the piece a sense of symmetry and timeless beauty.
The corner spandrels are woven in a stunning blue tone, filled with intricate cream motifs that enhance the overall harmony of the composition. At the heart of the rug lies a brilliant central medallion, enriched with generous silk highlights that shimmer under changing light—creating a subtle three-dimensional effect that brings the design to life.
Made with a wool pile on a cotton foundation, and adorned with silk throughout, this rug is a rare and luxurious statement piece—a true masterwork from the legendary Habibian workshop in the city of Nain.
Dimensions: 6’ 10” x 10’ 3” ”
Date of Manufacture: 4th Quarter of the 1900s
Place of Origin: Persia
Material: Wool pile on a cotton foundation with silk highlights
Condition: Excellent
The Persian Knot Gallery, SKU 1239
Nain Floral Carpets, Nain Habibian, Habibian Nain Carpets...
Category
Late 20th Century Persian Silk Persian Rugs
Materials
Wool, Cotton, Silk
Extremely Fine Persian Silk Qum Rug 8'0" x 8’2”
Located in New York, NY
Extremely Fine Persian Silk Qum Rug 8'0" x 8’2”. Fine to very finely woven, silk and wool rugs, mostly scatters, from the central Persian religious capital. Industry began in the 193...
Category
Late 20th Century Persian 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
Vintage Persian Qum Silk Rug with Rococo Manor House Style
Located in Dallas, TX
74314, vintage Persian Qum silk rug with traditional style. This vintage Persian Qum silk rug with traditional style features a centre medallion and elaborate spandrels with an all-o...
Category
Late 20th Century Persian Queen Anne Silk Persian Rugs
Materials
Silk
Antique Tabriz Rug 3'6'' x 13'9''
Located in New York, NY
Antique Tabriz Rug 3'6'' x 13'9''.
Category
Late 19th Century Azerbaijani Antique Silk Persian Rugs
Materials
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
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
Goose Gray Persian Design Hand Knotted Wool and Silk Oriental Rug 8'11" x 12'1"
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
Vintage Persian Silk Qum Rug. 2 ft x 3 ft
Located in New York, NY
Beautiful Green Background Vase Design Small Floral Vintage Silk Persian Qum Rug , Country of Origin / Rug Type: Vintage Persian Rug, Circa Date: ...
Category
Late 20th Century Persian Tabriz Silk Persian Rugs
Materials
Silk
Vintage Persian Silk Qum Rug with French Cottage Style
Located in Dallas, TX
77705 Vintage Persian Silk Qum rug with French Cottage Style 06'08 x 10'01. Characterized by the cozy simplicity of French cottage style and roman...
Category
Mid-20th Century Persian Spanish Colonial Silk Persian Rugs
Materials
Silk
Fine Signed Pictorial Tabriz
Located in Laguna Hills, CA
Fine hand-knotted wool and silk pile on a silk foundation.
Signed 1995-1996 Moktarpor
Inscribed "Karbala", "Nagaf", "Mashhad", "Kabeh"
Approximately 600 KPSI/ 70 Raj
Dime...
Category
1990s Persian Tabriz Silk Persian Rugs
Materials
Wool, Silk
Extremely Fine Persian Isfahan Rug
Located in Gainesville, VA
A truly exquisite and exceptionally fine Persian Isfahan rug, originating from Iran in the 1970s. This remarkable piece stands as a testament to the unparalleled craftsmanship of Isf...
Category
Mid-20th Century Persian Tabriz Silk Persian Rugs
Materials
Wool, Silk
Vintage Tudeshk Persian Nain Rug i- Size: 11'9 X 7'4
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Vintage Todeshek Nain Rug in Silk, Wool and Cotton11'9 X 7'4
Key Details:
Pile: Silk and wool
Foundation: Cotton
Origin: Todeshek Nain
Design: Center medallion
Approximate Age: 75 y...
Category
20th Century Persian Silk Persian Rugs
Materials
Wool, Silk
Goose Gray Persian Design Hand Knotted Wool and Silk Oriental Rug 8'11" x 12'1"
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
Vintage Persian Tabriz Rug in Kork and Silk - Size: 19'3 X 12'6
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
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 Persian Silk Qum Area Rug in Floral Pattern in Ivory, Rust, Camel, Navy
Located in Barrington, IL
Vintage Persian silk Qum area rug in a floral garden pattern with brilliant colors from the 3rd quarter of the 1900s. The rug has a beautiful design and great silk color combination...
Category
Late 20th Century Persian Silk Persian Rugs
Materials
Silk
Isfahan Rug, Mid-20th Century
Located in San Francisco, CA
Isfahan Rug, Mid-20th Century
Additional Information:
Dimensions: 3'5" W x 5'9" L
Origin: Persia
Period: Mid-20th Century
Rug ID: 10181
Category
Mid-20th Century Persian Silk Persian Rugs
Materials
Wool, Silk
Extremely Fine and Rare Antique Persian Silk Heriz Rug 4'7" x 6'6"
Located in New York, NY
Extremely Fine and Rare Antique Persian Silk Heriz Rug 4'7" x 6'6".
Category
Late 19th Century Persian Antique Silk Persian Rugs
Materials
Silk
Persian Nain (Wool / Silk) Rug 12'9'' x 19'10''
Located in New York, NY
Persian Nain (Wool / Silk) Rug 12'9'' x 19'10''
Category
1970s Persian Vintage Silk Persian Rugs
Materials
Wool, Cotton, Silk
9'x12'1" White Persian Design Hand Knotted Wool and Silk 200 KPSI Oriental Rug
Located in Carlstadt, NJ
Chiffon White, Light Tone on Tone with Persian Design with Repetitive Floral Motifs, Wool and Plant Based Silk, Thick and Plush, 200 KPSI, Hand Knotted, Oriental Rug
Primary material...
Category
2010s Indian Medieval Silk Persian Rugs
Materials
Silk
Extremely Fine and Rare Antique Persian Silk Heriz Rug 4'7" x 6'6"
Located in New York, NY
Extremely Fine and Rare Antique Persian Silk Heriz Rug 4'7" x 6'6".
Category
Late 19th Century Persian Antique Silk Persian Rugs
Materials
Silk
Very fine Persian Isfahan Silk & Wool Rug - 10' x 13'
Located in Newmanstown, PA
Very fine Persian Rug Isfahan 600 Knots per inch, Size 10 x 13 Iran Isfahan Mohsenfatehi Wool and Silk with Silk Foundation. Around 11,000,000 knots tied by hand one by one. It take...
Category
Early 2000s Persian Silk Persian Rugs
Materials
Wool, Silk
Vintage Persian Tabriz Rug in Kork and Silk - Size: 13'7 X 10'
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Vintage Tabriz Rug in Kork and Silk 13'7 X 10'
Key Details:
Pile: Kork
Foundation: Silk
Origin: Tabriz
Design: NEZAM
Approximate Age: 60 YEARS
Quality (KPI): 500
Condition: Good
Dim...
Category
20th Century Persian Tabriz Silk Persian Rugs
Materials
Kork, Silk
Extremely Fine Persian Silk Qum Rug 6'6'' x 9'5''
Located in New York, NY
The pearl-ecru field dis[plays a perfectly balanced version of the volute module lattice allover pattern. The spiral vo;lutes are created by barbed arabesques. Radiant rosettes join ...
Category
1970s Persian Vintage Silk Persian Rugs
Materials
Silk
Old Nain carpet, lambs wool and silk on a fine cotton foundation. Circa 1960.
Located in Moreton-In-Marsh, GB
Size: 8ft 5in x 5ft 1in (256x 155cm).
Old Persian Nain carpet, lambs wool and silk on a fine cotton foundation.
Circa 1960.
The carpet is of fine weave with tight fine pile of lam...
Category
1960s Persian Vintage Silk Persian Rugs
Materials
Wool, Cotton, Silk
21st Century Handtufter Rectangular Rug by Modenese Interiors, Burgundy Red
Located in PADOVA, Italy
Transform your space with this elegant and regal rug. This rectangular masterpiece features intricate floral motifs set against a deep burgundy background, framed by ornate borders t...
Category
2010s Italian Baroque Silk Persian Rugs
Materials
Wool, Cotton, Silk
2'6"x7'10" Gray Hand Knotted Broken Persian Design Wool and Pure Silk Runner Rug
Located in Carlstadt, NJ
This is a truly genuine one-of-a-kind Gray, Hand Knotted Broken Persian Design, Wool and Pure Silk, Runner Oriental Rug. It has been Knotted for months and months in the centuries-ol...
Category
2010s Indian Modern Silk Persian Rugs
Materials
Silk
3'x5' Broken Persian Design Wool and Pure Silk Hand Knotted Oriental Rug
Located in Carlstadt, NJ
This is a truly genuine one-of-a-kind Broken Persian Design Wool and Pure Silk Hand Knotted Oriental Rug. It has been Knotted for months and months in the centuries-old Persian weavi...
Category
2010s Indian Modern Silk Persian Rugs
Materials
Silk
Pure Silk Hereke Original Turkish Rug Signed
Located in Lohr, Bavaria, DE
Very fine Turkish pure silk Hereke rug from the famous town of finest carpets.
Hereke silk carpet / rug Turkey 3.0 x 2.2 ft 91 x 65 cm
Rare fine...
Category
20th Century Turkish Islamic Silk Persian Rugs
Materials
Silk
Fine Floral Silk Vintage Persian Qum Rug 4'4" x 6'6"
Located in New York, NY
Fine Floral Silk Vintage Persian Qum Rug , Country of Origin / Rug Type: Vintage Persian Rug, Circa Date: Late 20th Century - Size: 4 ft 4 in x 6 ft 6 in (1.32 m x 1.98 m).
Category
Late 20th Century Persian Tabriz Silk Persian Rugs
Materials
Silk
Primitive Tribal Persian Lion Rug, Cream, Gray, Black, Wool and Silk, 8' x 10'
Located in New York, NY
From the Orley Shabahang Animal collection, this "Lion" carpet was created by master weaver Bahram Shabahang. Made of handspun wool from our own herd of Persian Fat-tail sheep, this ...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Persian Primitive Silk Persian Rugs
Materials
Wool, Silk
Persian Silk Ghom Rug
Located in Barueri, SP, BR
Silk Ghom Rug – A Celebration of Spring and Beauty
Adorn your home with the timeless elegance of this Silk Ghom rug, featuring a stunning array of vibrant flowers and plants in uniq...
Category
Mid-20th Century Persian Silk Persian Rugs
Materials
Silk
12'x15'4" Gray Erased Persian Inspired Design Wool and Silk Hand Knotted Rug
Located in Carlstadt, NJ
Pink Gray, Broken and Erased Persian Inspired Design, Wool and Silk with Touch of Pink, Hand Knotted, Oversize Oriental Rug
Primary materials: Wool & Silk
Latex: No Pile
height: 0.2...
Category
2010s Indian Modern Silk Persian Rugs
Materials
Silk
Very fine Persian Mashhad Saber Rug - 21.2' x 12.1'
Located in Newmanstown, PA
Very fine Persian Rug Mashhad 800 Knots per inch, Size 21.2 x 12.10 Iran Mashhad Saber Wool and Silk with Silk Foundation. This is a very sought after rug. Very collectible. A true ...
Category
Early 2000s Persian Silk Persian Rugs
Materials
Wool, Silk
Antique Souf Kashan Rug 8' x 11'8''
Located in New York, NY
Antique Souf Kashan Rug 8' x 11'8''. Central Persian city known for finely woven. room size and scatter rugs, with dominant reds and navy, and medallion patterns and swirling palmett...
Category
Late 19th Century Persian Antique Silk Persian Rugs
Materials
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
Antique Isfahan Rug 6'7'' x 9'8''
Located in New York, NY
Antique Isfahan Rug 6'7'' x 9'8''
Category
1920s Persian Vintage Silk Persian Rugs
Materials
Wool, 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
Antique Persian Tabriz Carpet
Located in New York, NY
An antique Persian Tabriz rug from the early 20th century. This light toned medallion Tabriz city carpet is in a Persian size format rather than the w...
Category
Early 20th Century Persian Edwardian Silk Persian Rugs
Materials
Wool, Silk
Tabriz Runner 2'3'' x 8'0"
Located in New York, NY
Tabriz Runner 2'3'' x 8'0". The straw-tan field shows a vinery and palmette design moving up and down from a close group of for converging small flower racemes accented in red. Cream...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Persian Silk Persian Rugs
Materials
Wool, Cotton, Silk
1950's Vintage Persian Tudeshk Nain Carpet
By Habibian
Located in Dallas, TX
78923 Vintage Persian Tudeshk Nain Rug, 03'06 x 05'09. This exquisite hand-knotted wool and silk vintage Persian Tudeshk Nain rug is a testament to the unique artistry and cultural h...
Category
Mid-20th Century Persian Neoclassical Silk Persian Rugs
Materials
Silk, Wool, Cotton
Mid-20th Century Persian Isfahan Oversize Carpet
Located in New York, NY
A vintage Persian Isfahan oversize carpet handmade during the Mid-20th century.
Measures: 13' 5" x 21' 5"
Category
Mid-20th Century Persian Silk Persian Rugs
Materials
Wool, Silk
Fine Tabriz Cork Wool with Silk, circa 1980
Located in Berlin, DE
Fine Tabriz cork wool with silk, circa 1980, 160 x 100 cm
Finely woven Tabriz carpet with cork wool and silk. Symmetrically structured decors on a pastel colored background. A star-...
Category
20th Century Unknown Silk Persian Rugs
Materials
Wool, Silk
10'x10' Blue-Teal Persian Heriz Erased Wool And Silk Hand Knotted Square Rug
Located in Carlstadt, NJ
This is a truly genuine one-of-a-kind Blue-Teal Persian Heriz Erased Wool And Silk Hand Knotted Square Rug. It has been Knotted for months and months in the centuries-old weaving cra...
Category
2010s Indian Heriz Serapi Silk Persian Rugs
Materials
Silk
Silk Tabriz Rug Wool Silk Handmade Tabriz Persian Tabriz Rug High KPSI 12x17
Located in New York, NY
Exceptional Tabrizz Rug Wool & Silk Authentic Rug High KPSI 50 Raj
12' x 17' 11'6" x 16'7"
351cm x 505cm
"This is a magnificent Tabriz Mahi rug...
Category
1960s Persian Tabriz Vintage Silk Persian Rugs
Materials
Wool, Silk
20th Century Persian Fine Handmade Gom Rug c.1990
Located in Royal Tunbridge Wells, Kent
Vintage 20th Century Persian fine handmade Gom rug in silk with a striking floral design. This rug has only been displayed on the wall and has never been used. Persian Gom rugs, also...
Category
20th Century Asian Other Silk Persian Rugs
Materials
Silk
9'10"x9'10" Blue-Teal Persian Tabriz Design Wool and Silk Hand Knotted Round Rug
Located in Carlstadt, NJ
This is a truly genuine one-of-a-kind Blue-Teal Persian Tabriz Broken Design Wool and Silk Hand Knotted Oriental Round Rug. It has been Knotted for months and months in the centuries...
Category
2010s Indian Tabriz Silk Persian Rugs
Materials
Silk
New Persian Tabriz Rug in Wool and Silk - Size:11'8 X 8'3
Located in Los Angeles, CA
New Tabriz Rug in Wool and Silk 11'8 X 8'3
Key Details:
Pile: Wool & Silk
Foundation: Silk
Origin: Tabriz
Design: Center Medallion
Approximate Age: new
Quality (KPI): 425
Conditio...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Persian Tabriz Silk Persian Rugs
Materials
Wool, 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
Extremely Fine Vintage Turkish Hereke Silk & Metal Rug 6’11" x 10’3"
Located in New York, NY
Extremely Fine Vintage Turkish Hereke Silk & Metal Rug 6’11" x 10’3". The post-WWII, finely woven (or better), primarily silk scatters and larger rugs woven in Persian styles, often...
Category
Mid-20th Century Turkish Silk Persian Rugs
Materials
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
Vintage Persian Tabriz Khiyabani Rug in Kork and Silk - Size: 26'9 X 16'9
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Vintage Tabriz Khiyabani Rug in Kork and Silk 26'9 X 16'9
Key Details:
Pile: Kork and Silk
Foundation: Silk
Origin: Tabriz Khiyabani
Design: Khiyabani center medallion
Approx...
Category
20th Century Persian Tabriz Silk Persian Rugs
Materials
Kork, Silk
11'9"x15' Gray Broken Persian Design Hand Knotted Wool & Pure Silk Oriental Rug
Located in Carlstadt, NJ
This is a truly genuine one-of-a-kind Gray, Broken Persian Design, Hand Knotted Wool and Pure Silk, Oversized Oriental Rug. It has been Knotted for months and months in the centuries...
Category
2010s Indian Medieval Silk Persian Rugs
Materials
Silk
Antique 20th Century Rare Handmade Persian Kashan Rug c.1900
Located in Royal Tunbridge Wells, Kent
Antique early 20th Century handmade Persian Kashan rug. These rugs are rare, with few examples in such excellent condition available. Masterfully crafted, featuring house motifs alon...
Category
20th Century Asian Other Silk Persian Rugs
Materials
Wool, Silk
Vintage 20th Century Persian Fine Silk & Wool Handmade Gom Rug c.1980
Located in Royal Tunbridge Wells, Kent
Vintage 20th Century Persian fine handmade Gom rug crafted from silk and wool. It features a rare design with repeated birds perched on a tree in the central medallion, complemented ...
Category
20th Century Asian Other Silk Persian Rugs
Materials
Wool, Silk
Antique 20th Century Rare Handmade Persian Isfahan Mobarakeh Rug c.1900
Located in Royal Tunbridge Wells, Kent
Antique early 20th Century handmade Persian Isfahan Mobarakeh rug. Featuring a large flower in the central medallion, complemented by intricately detailed borders. The carpet feature...
Category
20th Century Asian Other Silk Persian Rugs
Materials
Wool, Silk
21st Century Bamboo Silk Handknotted Rug by Modenese Interiors, Persian Emerald
Located in PADOVA, Italy
100% bamboo silk rug with emerald background and intricate floreal details. At its center, three wide circles with red roses. Modenese Interiors artisans preciously handbraided this ...
Category
2010s Italian Tabriz Silk Persian Rugs
Materials
Cotton, Bamboo, Silk
Extremely Fine Antique Persian Tehran Rug. Wool With all Design in Silk
Located in New York, NY
Extremely Fine Antique Persian Tehran Rug. Wool With all Design in Silk 3'4'' x 5'6''.. One of the relatively few pieces made in the capital between the War...
Category
1940s Persian Vintage Silk Persian Rugs
Materials
Wool, Silk
Extremely Fine Persian Silk Qum Rug
Located in Gainesville, VA
A truly magnificent and extremely fine Persian Silk rug, originating from Iran in the mid-20th century, this masterpiece epitomizes the highest level of craftsmanship and artistic so...
Category
Mid-20th Century Persian Silk Persian Rugs
Materials
Silk
Beautiful Vintage Silk Kashmir Rug
Located in Saint Ouen, FR
Very beautiful vintage silk Kashmir rug with nice design with a nice central medallion, stylized flowers, and the garden, very decorative! and nice colour with pink background, yello...
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Late 20th Century Pakistani Tabriz Silk Persian Rugs
Materials
Cotton, Silk
Antique Persian Dabir Kashan Rug Silk Rug Ivory Bird, 1890
Located in New York, NY
Exceptional rare Fine Antique pure silk dabir kashan rug vase bird carpet
Measures: 10'9" x 14' (11' x 14')
Circa 1890
"This is a spectacular and rare exceptionally fine Anti...
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1890s Persian Antique Silk Persian Rugs
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Silk
Handmade Vintage Persian Tabriz Silk Rug 2.2' x 2.8', 1905s - 1N43
Located in Bordeaux, FR
This handmade vintage Persian Tabriz rug from the 1950s is a luxurious piece of traditional Middle Eastern craftsmanship. Measuring 2.2 feet (68 cm) in width and 2.8 feet (86 cm) in ...
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1950s Vintage Silk Persian Rugs
Materials
Silk
Vintage Handmade Silk Persian Rugs for Sale on 1stDibs
Make a bold statement in a living room or bedroom by incorporating vintage silk Persian rugs in your home decor.
The fascination with Persian rugs dates at least as far back as the 4th century B.C., when historian Xenophon referred to the “soft rugs on which the Persians sit.” For centuries, Iran (modern-day Persia) has been known for the craftsmanship, intricate patterns and artistry of its carpets, which have found their way into households and museums around the world.
Although they have many imitators, authentic Persian rugs are made only in Iran and are easily recognized by their vibrant colors and elegant patterns.
Traditional, or antique, Persian rugs are what most people identify as “authentic.” Hand-made, they are very durable and, if properly cared for, can be passed down from generation to generation. Modern Persians, on the other hand, are often machine-made. Although this production process is much faster and cheaper, the resulting rugs typically do not have the same quality or lifespan as handwoven ones, so traditional options are considered better investments. Today’s carpets, Iranian or otherwise, can’t possibly match the level of craftsmanship that prevailed centuries ago, so historical Persian carpets will always be admired and highly valued.
To distinguish between the two, look for imperfections. Because traditional Persian rugs are handwoven, you will likely see small flaws on the front and back. With a machine-made imitation, on the other hand, you will probably not find stitching glitches, and the back will have a mesh or plastic covering.
Antique rugs are handmade from the finest materials, including wool, silk or cotton — never synthetic fibers. The fibers used in older rugs are colored using natural dyes derived from insects and plants and woven into bold designs that reflect Iran’s culture and history. Since Persian tribes traditionally raised and herded sheep, wool was the most common material. The fiber has many advantages: It is fire-resistant and dries much more quickly than cotton. Also, because of its natural elasticity, it is more durable than cotton or silk. Regarded as works of art, Persian rugs can take months or years to complete.
When shopping for vintage silk Persian rugs, you'll want to consider color, size and more — for a history of these rugs and tips on how to style yours, visit our guide to these woven creations today.
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