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Material: Silk
Handmade Vintage Persian Style Qum Silk Rug 2' x 2.5', 1970s - 1D64
Located in Bordeaux, FR
This stunning vintage Persian Qom (Ghom) rug, crafted entirely from pure silk in the 1970s, is a true example of Persian weaving artistry. Known for its intricate patterns and luxuri...
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1970s Vintage Silk Persian Rugs

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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...
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Mid-20th Century Persian Kirman Silk Persian Rugs

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Silk

Extremely Fine Antique Turkish Silk Hereke Rug Signed by the Master Weaver
Located in New York, NY
Extremely Fine Antique Turkish Silk Hereke Rug Signed by the Master Weaver 2'6'' x 4'1''. This extremely finely and evenly knotted NW Anatolian silk shows a straw-cream ground suppor...
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Early 20th Century Turkish Silk Persian Rugs

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Silk

Zabihi Collection Persian Silk Qum Carpet
Located in New York, NY
A Silk Persian Qum rug from the 20th century. Measures: 3'7'' x 5'4''.
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20th Century Persian Tabriz Silk Persian Rugs

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Wool, Silk

Persian Tabriz Floral Round Rug
Located in San Diego, CA
Introducing a stunning hand knotted Persian Tabriz rug that epitomizes quality craftsmanship and timeless beauty. Featuring a stunning medallion floral design, this rug captivates wi...
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Early 2000s Persian Tabriz Silk Persian Rugs

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Wool, Cotton, Silk

Paradise Prayer Rug, Silk, End of the 20th Century
Located in Berlin, DE
Paradise prayer rug, silk, end of the 20th century. Silk on silk. Brightly colored mirror with field-filling matching oval medallion and pendants. Dense silk pile. All-round orig...
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20th Century Unknown Silk Persian Rugs

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Silk

10'x10' Misty Gray Hand Knotted Broken Persian Square Wool And Silk Rug
Located in Carlstadt, NJ
This is a truly genuine one-of-a-kind Hand Knotted Broken Persian Design, Wool And Silk, Oriental Rug. It has been Knotted for months and months in the centuries-old weaving craftsma...
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2010s Indian Medieval Silk Persian Rugs

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Silk

Antique Persian Tabriz in Classic Red, Blue and Cream Colors from Rug&Kilim
Located in Long Island City, NY
Discover the elegance of this antique Persian Tabriz rug, a masterpiece handwoven in the late 19th century from the renowned city of Tabriz, Iran. Its intricate floral medallions and...
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1920s Persian Vintage Silk Persian Rugs

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Silk

Mid 20th Century Persian Silk Souf Qum Carpet 3'6" x 5'3" - 106 x 160 cm
Located in New York, NY
Mid 20th Century Persian Silk Souf Qum Carpet 3'6" x 5'3" - 106 x 160 cm
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1940s Persian Vintage Silk Persian Rugs

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Silk

2'6"x6' Hand Knotted Ivory Persian Design Wool and Pure Silk Runner Rug
Located in Carlstadt, NJ
This is a truly genuine one-of-a-kind Hand Knotted Ivory Persian Erased Medallion Design Wool and Pure Silk Oriental Runner Rug. It has been Knotted for months and months in the cent...
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2010s Indian Medieval Silk Persian Rugs

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Silk

12'x15'1" Pewter Gray Erased Persian Design Hand Knotted Wool and Silk Rug
Located in Carlstadt, NJ
Pewter Gray with Gold, Broken and Erased Persian Medallion Design with Roman Mosaic, Wool and Pure Silk, Hand Knotted, Oversized, Oriental Rug Primary materials: Wool & Silk Latex: N...
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2010s Indian Medieval Silk Persian Rugs

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Silk

New Persian Tabriz Rug in Wool, Silk and Cotton- Size: 9'10 X 8'3
Located in Los Angeles, CA
New Tabriz Rug in Wool, Silk and Cotton 9'10 X 8'3 Key Details: Pile: Wool & Silk Foundation: Cotton Origin: Tabriz Design: All Over Approximate Age: new Quality (KPI): 350 Conditio...
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21st Century and Contemporary Persian Tabriz Silk Persian Rugs

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Wool, Silk

4'10"x4'10" Round Taupe Wool-Silk Abstract Design Hand Knotted Oriental Rug
Located in Carlstadt, NJ
This is a truly genuine one-of-a-kind Round Taupe Wool and Silk Abstract with Mosaic Design Hand Knotted Oriental Rug. It has been Knotted for months and months in the centuries-old ...
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2010s Indian Modern Silk Persian Rugs

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Silk

Persian Tree Of Life Silk Qum Rug
Located in San Diego, CA
Introducing this authentic hand knotted Persian Qum rug, Qum, Iran, a city renowned for its exceptional craftsmanship in rug weaving for over a century. This particular masterpiece f...
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Early 2000s Asian Silk Persian Rugs

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Silk

2'7"x20' Gray, Wool and Silk Broken Persian Design, Hand Knotted, XL Runner Rug
Located in Carlstadt, NJ
This is a truly genuine one-of-a-kind Gray, Wool and Pure Silk Broken Persian Design, Hand Knotted, XL Runner Oriental Rug. It has been Knotted for months and months in the centuries...
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2010s Indian Medieval Silk Persian Rugs

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Silk

Khotan Samarkand Superior Luxury Rug in Silk by Djoharian Design
Located in Lohr, Bavaria, DE
Khotan Samarkand Superior Luxury Rug in Silk by Djoharian Design Khotan Samarkand Style Rug Silk and Wool carpet by Djoharian Design for living room, dining room, bedroom. Exclusiv...
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2010s Nepalese Khotan Silk Persian Rugs

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Wool, Silk

Navy and Copper Leaf Motif Persian Pure Silk Rug, Iranian Craftsmanship, 0047
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 ...
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21st Century and Contemporary British Silk Persian Rugs

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Silk

New Persian Isfahan Rug in Kork & 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...
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21st Century and Contemporary Persian Silk Persian Rugs

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Kork, Silk

4'1"x6' Gray Erased Persian Design Wool & Pure Silk Hand Knotted Oriental Rug
Located in Carlstadt, NJ
This is a truly genuine one-of-a-kind Gray Erased Persian Design Wool and Pure Silk Hand Knotted Oriental Rug. It has been woven for months and months in the centuries-old Persian we...
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2010s Indian Medieval Silk Persian Rugs

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Silk

Very Beautiful Silk Verneh Soumak Embroidered Flat Rug
Located in Saint Ouen, FR
Pretty verneh silk Kilim with a geometrical stylized design and beautiful colors with red, pink and beige, entirely hand embroidered with soumak method with silk on cotton foundation...
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Late 20th Century Azerbaijani Rustic Silk Persian Rugs

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Cotton, Silk

21st Century Bamboo Silk Handbraided Rug by Modenese Interiors, Pink, Emerald
Located in PADOVA, Italy
100% bamboo silk and cotton handbraided rectangular rug with intricate pattern of squiggles and blossoms, lisht pink decorations on an emerald backgrou...
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2010s Italian Malayer Silk Persian Rugs

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Cotton, Silk, Bamboo

12'1"x17'7" Gray Persian Erased Design Silk with Wool Hand Knotted Oversized Rug
Located in Carlstadt, NJ
Nickel Gray, Broken Persian Erased Design, Silk with Textured Wool, Hand Knotted, Oversized Oriental Rug Primary materials: Wool Latex: No Pile height: 0.25 Inches Style: Transition...
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2010s Indian Modern Silk Persian Rugs

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Silk

1870 Antique Silk Mohtasham Kashan Persian Mohtasham Rug 100% Silk Lion
Located in New York, NY
Fine rare antique Mohtasham kashan rug vase lions birds beige 224cm x 305cm 7'4" x 10' Circa 1870 "This is an extraordinary, rare, pre- 1900 Silk Persian Mohtasham rug...
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1870s Persian Antique Silk Persian Rugs

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Silk

Fine Antique Persian Tehran Rug 9’11” x 13’6”
Located in New York, NY
Fine Antique Persian Tehran Rug 9’11” x 13’6”. The interwar, finely woven curvilinear scatters and room sizes woven in the Persian capital city. Medallion, allover and directional/ni...
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Late 19th Century Persian Antique Silk Persian Rugs

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Wool, Silk

Antique Fine Floral Nain Rug 5.1' x 8.3' - Hand Knotted Wool & Silk, Iran 1930s
Located in Roma, IT
Stunning Persian Tuteshk Nain rug. This Extremely fine antique rug, was hand-knotted around the 1930s. Dimensionsions (cm): Lenght - 255 Width - 157. With a gorgeous floral design...
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Mid-20th Century Persian Silk Persian Rugs

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Wool, Cotton, Silk

8'x10' Blue with Brown Persian Influence Design Wool & Silk Hand Knotted Rug
Located in Carlstadt, NJ
Beau Blue with Golden Brown, Persian Influence Design, Tone on Tone, Wool & Silk, Hand Knotted, Oriental Rug Primary materials: Wool & Silk Latex: No Pile height: 0.25 Inches Style:...
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2010s Indian Modern Silk Persian Rugs

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Silk

7'3"x10'9" Red New Persian Nain Flower Rosettes Wool and Silk Hand Knotted Rug
Located in Carlstadt, NJ
Crimson Red, New Persian Nain, Flower Rosettes and Willow Tree Design, Soft and Supple, Wool and Silk, Hand Knotted Oriental Rug Primary materials: Wool & Silk Latex: No Pile height...
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2010s Persian Medieval Silk Persian Rugs

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Silk

Extremely Fine Persian Silk Qum Rug/Carpet Description:
Located in Gainesville, VA
This stunning Persian Silk Qum rug, originating from Iran, is a true testament to the extraordinary craftsmanship of Persian weavers. Woven from 100% silk, it boasts a luxurious, sil...
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20th Century Persian Tabriz Silk Persian Rugs

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Silk

Modern Design Fine Rug Hand Knotted Beige Gold
Located in Lohr, Bavaria, DE
Our MYSTIQUE COLLECTION impresses with a select palette of timeless colors and fine, carefully selected material. These fine pieces of contemporary art are hand-knotted by skilled ar...
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2010s Indian Modern Silk Persian Rugs

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Silk, Wool

2'7"x10'2" Charcoal Gray Wool and Silk Denser Weave Hand Knotted Runner Rug
Located in Carlstadt, NJ
This is a truly genuine one-of-a-kind Charcoal Gray Abstract Design Wool and Silk Denser Weave Persian Knot Hand Knotted Oriental Runner Rug . It has been Knotted for months and mont...
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2010s Indian Modern Silk Persian Rugs

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Silk

Art Nouveau Wool and Silk Persian Rug, Coral, Red, Purple, Brown, and Blue, 2x3
Located in New York, NY
This Art Nouveau wool and silk Persian rug showcases a vibrant and sophisticated blend of coral, red, purple, brown, and blue hues. The design draws inspiration from the fluid, organ...
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Early 2000s Persian Art Nouveau Silk Persian Rugs

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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 ...
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2010s Italian Tabriz Silk Persian Rugs

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Cotton, Silk, Bamboo

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...
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Mid-20th Century Persian Neoclassical Silk Persian Rugs

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Silk, Wool, Cotton

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...
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2010s Indian Modern Silk Persian Rugs

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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...
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2010s Indian Modern Silk Persian Rugs

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Silk

21st Century Bamboo Silk Handknotted Rug by Modenese Interiors, Red and Gold
Located in PADOVA, Italy
Bright 100% bamboo silk persian rug handknotted by experienced Italian artisans for the interior design brand Modenese Luxury Interiors. This rug goes best with classical furniture i...
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2010s Italian Tabriz Silk Persian Rugs

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Cotton, Silk, Bamboo

12'x17'10" Rust Red Abstract Design Hand Knotted Persian Knot Wool and Silk Rug
Located in Carlstadt, NJ
This is a truly genuine one-of-a-kind Wool-Silk Mosaic Design Hand Knotted Oversized Oriental Rug. It has been Knotted for months and months in the centuries-old weaving craftsmanshi...
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2010s Indian Modern Silk Persian Rugs

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Silk

4'2"x10' Persian Design Wool and Pure Silk Hand Knotted Ivory Wide Runner Rug
Located in Carlstadt, NJ
This is a truly genuine one-of-a-kind Persian Erased Medallion Design Wool and Pure Silk Hand Knotted Ivory Oriental Wide Runner Rug. It has been Knotted for months and months in the...
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2010s Indian Modern Silk Persian Rugs

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Silk

New Persian Tabriz Goli Nami Rug in Wool and Silk- Size: 19'8 X 12'10
Located in Los Angeles, CA
New Tabriz Goli Nami Rug in Wool and Silk 19'8 X 12'10 Key Details: Pile: Wool & Silk Foundation: Silk Origin: Tabriz goli nami Design: goli nami Approximate Age: new Quality (KPI):...
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21st Century and Contemporary Persian Tabriz Silk Persian Rugs

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Wool, Silk

Antique Persian Tabriz Rug, in Brown, with Floral Patterns, from Rug & Kilim
Located in Long Island City, NY
Hand-knotted in silk, this 12x18 antique Persian Tabriz oversized rug is an extremely rare piece from the works of Hadji Jalili, originating from ...
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1860s Persian Tabriz Antique Silk Persian Rugs

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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...
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2010s Indian Tabriz Silk Persian Rugs

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Silk

9'1"x12'1" White Wool and Plant Based Silk Hand Knotted 200 KPSI Oriental Rug
Located in Carlstadt, NJ
Alabaster White, Wool and Plant Based Silk, Light Tone on Tone with Persian Design, Thick and Plush, 200 KPSI, Hand Knotted, Oriental Rug Primary materials: Wool & Silk Latex: No Pil...
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2010s Indian Medieval Silk Persian Rugs

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Silk

Very beautiful large vintage silk Qom rug
Located in Saint Ouen, FR
Pretty late 20th century large silk rug with beautiful floral design and nice colours, entirely and finely hand knotted with silk on silk and cotton fo...
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1980s Asian Kashan Vintage Silk Persian Rugs

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Cotton, Silk

Incredible Vintage Egyptian Silk Tabriz-Style Rug
Located in Chicago, IL
An incredible vintage Egyptian Tabriz patterned woven in100% silk with a beautiful central multi-lobed floral medallion woven in pink gold, indigo, crimson, and natural colored silk....
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Early 1900s Egyptian Tabriz Antique Silk Persian Rugs

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Silk

Vintage Persian Silk Qum Rug with Chippendale Style
Located in Dallas, TX
77669 Vintage Persian silk qum rug with Chippendale Style 08'02 x 11'06. Warm and sophisticated with incredible detail and texture, this hand-knotted silk vintage Persian Qum rug bea...
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Mid-20th Century Persian Chippendale Silk Persian Rugs

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Silk

Vintage Qom Silk Rug
Located in Saint Ouen, FR
Beautiful silk rug with a nice floral design and beautiful colors, entirely hand knotted with silk velvet on cotton foundations. ✨✨✨ "Experience the epitome of luxury and craftsmans...
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Mid-20th Century Indian Agra Silk Persian Rugs

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Silk, Cotton

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...
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2010s Indian Modern Silk Persian Rugs

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Silk

Blue Persian Nain 6La Kork Wool and Silk Rug Signed Habibian
By Habibian
Located in Dallas, TX
78774 Signed Habibian Persian Nain Kork Wool and Silk Rug, 05'01 x 06'08. Habibian Nain rugs, named after the esteemed family of master rug weavers in Nain, Iran, represent a pinnacl...
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21st Century and Contemporary Persian Louis XV Silk Persian Rugs

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Kork, Silk

Persian Blue Round Nain 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...
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Early 2000s Persian Silk Persian Rugs

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Wool, Cotton, Silk

Persian Nain Rug
Located in San Diego, CA
This authentic Persian handmade Nain (6 LA) rug has wool and silk pile with cotton foundation. Nain is a city in Iran that is well known for producing Fine handmade rug. This beautif...
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Early 2000s Persian Silk Persian Rugs

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Wool, Cotton, Silk

Extremely Fine Persian Silk Qum Rug 10'1'' x 13'6''
Located in New York, NY
The near black tentacularly lobed central lozenge medallion encloses millefleurs florets and a divided diamonds sub-medallion, on the straw-sand field with a fairly close scatter of ...
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1970s Persian Vintage Silk Persian Rugs

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Silk

Superior Luxury Rug Kohinoor Contemporary Rug in Silk by Djoharian Design
Located in Lohr, Bavaria, DE
Kohinoor Palace rug  Maharaja Style Rug Silk and Wool area living dining room by Djoharian Design for living room, dining room, bedroom. Exclusive designer rug, hand-knotted from woo...
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2010s Nepalese Modern Silk Persian Rugs

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Wool, Silk

9'9"x9'9" Gray, Erased Persian Design, Wool and Silk Hand Knotted, Round Rug
Located in Carlstadt, NJ
This is a truly genuine one-of-a-kind Silver Gray, Erased Persian Design, Wool and Pure Silk Hand Knotted, Round Oriental Rug. It has been Knotted for months and months in the centur...
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2010s Indian Medieval Silk Persian Rugs

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Silk

8'x10'1" Hand Knotted Grey Broken Persian Design Wool And Silk Oriental Rug
Located in Carlstadt, NJ
This is a truly genuine one-of-a-kind Hand Knotted Grey Broken Persian Design Wool And Pure Silk Oriental Rug. It has been Knotted for months and months in the centuries-old weaving ...
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2010s Indian Medieval Silk Persian Rugs

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Silk

Bobyrug’s Pretty Vintage Indian Kashmir Rug
Located in Saint Ouen, FR
Beautiful mid century Kashmir rug with nice floral design and beautiful colors, entirely hand knotted with wool and silk velvet on cotton foundation. ✨✨✨ ...
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Mid-20th Century Indian Agra Silk Persian Rugs

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Wool, Cotton, Silk

Antique Persian Silk Tabriz Carpet, Handmade Oriental Rug, Red, Ivory, Gold
Located in Port Washington, NY
Finely woven silk Tabriz carpet. Tabriz, the capital of the northwestern Iranian province of Azerbaijan, has for centuries enjoyed a great reputatio...
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Late 19th Century Persian Tabriz Antique Silk Persian Rugs

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Wool, Silk

12'x12' Battleship Gray Abstract Design Wool and Silk Hand Knotted Square Rug
Located in Carlstadt, NJ
This is a truly genuine one-of-a-kind Abstract with Mosaic Wool and Silk Design, Hand Knotted, Oriental Rug. It has been Knotted for months and months in the centuries-old Persian we...
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2010s Indian Modern Silk Persian Rugs

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Silk

Vintage Persian Nain Area Rug with Silk Highlights in Navy Blue, Ivory, Caramel
Located in Barrington, IL
This vintage hand-knotted Persian Nain rug from the 3rd quarter of the 1900s showcases exquisite craftsmanship with an exceptionally fine weave and shimmering silk highlights through...
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Mid-20th Century Persian Silk Persian Rugs

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Wool, Cotton, Silk

Qom Silk Rug (silk on cotton) depicting the Hunting Scene // Kashmir 1950s
Located in Beograd, RS
In this listing you will find a beautiful silk rug hand knotted on silk. It depicts a hunting scene including human figures and animals. Made in Kashmir around 1950s. Good vintage c...
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1950s Nepalese Tribal Vintage Silk Persian Rugs

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Cotton, Silk

Wool and Silk Animalia Persian Carpet, Indigo, Pink, Blue, Brown, Yellow, 3 x 5
Located in New York, NY
This wool and silk animalia Persian carpet in indigo, pink, blue, brown, and yellow, measuring 3' x 5', is a masterwork of Persian weaving, crafted in Isfahan during the 1970s by the...
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2010s Persian Silk Persian Rugs

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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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