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Material: Silk
Persian Silk Carpet with Central Medallion and Royal Purple Field-in stock
Located in Pudsey, GB
Immerse yourself in the opulence of this 100% pure silk rug, measuring 150 x 225 cm (approximately 4 square meters). This piece showcases a classic Shah Abbasi medallion composition ...
Category
2010s English Tabriz Silk Persian Rugs
Materials
Silk
$2,711 Sale Price
71% Off
Vintage Persian Floral Tabriz Wool and Silk Carpet
Located in Dallas, TX
78687 Vintage Persian Tabriz Wool and Silk Rug, 06'07 x 09'07. Adorned with intricate embellishments and well-balanced asymmetry, this vintage Persian Tabriz rug, lovingly handcrafte...
Category
Mid-20th Century Persian Renaissance Silk Persian Rugs
Materials
Wool, Silk
$7,728 Sale Price
20% Off
Mehraban Fine Persian Tabriz 11063
Located in WEST HOLLYWOOD, CA
A laudable Fine Persian Tabriz rug features all the blooming elements that intensify into a midnight blue field. The main border contains an all-over lattice of issuing split leaves,...
Category
2010s Persian Silk Persian Rugs
Materials
Wool, Silk
Handmade Vintage Persian Style Qum Silk Rug 3.2' x 4.8', 1990s - 1D132
Located in Bordeaux, FR
Elevate your home with the timeless elegance of this authentic Qom silk rug, a masterpiece from the Middle East renowned for its intricate patterns and exceptional craftsmanship. Thi...
Category
1990s Silk Persian Rugs
Materials
Silk
Amber Sky Garden Persian Pure Silk Rug, Iranian Craftsmanship, 0057
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
Twilight Floral Field Persian Pure Silk Rug, Iranian Craftsmanship, 0058
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
Contemporary Modern Design Rug 8x10 ft for living dining room bedroom 300x250 cm
Located in Lohr, Bavaria, DE
Contemporary Modern Design Rug 8x10 ft for living dining room bedroom 300x250 cm
Tribal style rug by Djoharian Design, hand knotted wool and sari silk circa 8 x 10 ft. A stunning mo...
Category
2010s Indian Tribal Silk Persian Rugs
Materials
Wool, Silk
$1,886 Sale Price
20% Off
Persian Tabriz Heriz Geometric Rug
Located in San Diego, CA
This rug is a hand-knotted Persian Tabriz, Heriz rug with wool and silk pile and cotton foundation. The village Heriz is located just east of Tabriz in the Persian occupied part of A...
Category
2010s Persian Tabriz Silk Persian Rugs
Materials
Wool, Cotton, Silk
Antique Persian Tabriz Rug
Located in New York, NY
Antique Persian Tabriz rug, size: 9'10" x 13'6"
with silk highlight.
Category
1940s Persian Vintage Silk Persian Rugs
Materials
Wool, Silk
$52,000
Doris Leslie Blau Small Vintage Egyptian Handmade Silk Rug
Located in New York, NY
Small Vintage Egyptian Handmade Silk Rug
Size: 3'8" × 5'2" (111 × 157 cm).
Showcasing the finest materials and patterns, this design is part of the expansive Doris Leslie Blau Collec...
Category
Late 20th Century Egyptian Silk Persian Rugs
Materials
Silk
Chinese Persian Design Silk qum, very fine Tree of life
Located in Evanston, IL
Persian silk Qum rugs, originating from the city of Qum (Qom) in central Iran, are renowned for their exquisite craftsmanship, intricate designs, and luxurious materials. These rugs ...
Category
Late 20th Century Persian Tabriz Silk Persian Rugs
Materials
Silk
Rare Antique Red Persian Fine Senneh on Silk Foundation 4'1 x 6'7
Located in New York, NY
4'1 x 6'7. A very fine and rare antique Persian Senneh rug woven in wool on a silk foundation that gives the rug extra softness together with the beautifully colored silk fringes. Fr...
Category
19th Century Persian Antique Silk Persian Rugs
Materials
Wool, Silk
21st Century Bamboo Silk Handbraided Rug by Modenese Interiors, Gold & White
Located in PADOVA, Italy
Precious soft 100% bamboo silk oriental rug by Italian producer Modenese Luxury Interiors. Perfect item for a classic ivory-furnished living room. Beige roses and leaves rule over th...
Category
2010s Italian Malayer Silk Persian Rugs
Materials
Cotton, Silk, Bamboo
Silk Tabriz Rug Wool Silk Handmade Tabriz Persian Tabriz Rug High KPSI Black
Located in New York, NY
Rare Beauty Tabriz Mahi Rug Wool & Silk Authentic Handmade Oriental Rug High KPSI
4'10" x 7'
5x7
148cm x 214cm
"This is a magnificent Tabriz Mah...
Category
1960s Persian Tabriz Vintage Silk Persian Rugs
Materials
Wool, Silk
$5,860 Sale Price
31% Off
Persian Qum Silk Rug
Located in San Diego, CA
This is a very fine rug weaved in city of Qum, Iran. This rug has silk pile and foundation, with a stunning design and color combination woven onto an orange red background with a da...
Category
1970s Persian Vintage Silk Persian Rugs
Materials
Silk
$10,500
Bobyrug’s Nice early 21st century fine little silk Qom rug
Located in Saint Ouen, FR
Pretty little silk Qom rug entirely and finely hand knotted with silk velvet on silk foundation.
Discover the timeless elegance of artisanal refinement with o...
Category
Early 2000s Asian Kashan Silk Persian Rugs
Materials
Silk
$1,471 Sale Price
20% Off
Contemporary Art Deco Design Rug Hand Knotted Wool and Silk Djoharian Collection
Located in Lohr, Bavaria, DE
Contemporary gray Art Deco Design rug hand knotted wool and silk Djoharian Collection.
A stunning modern rug in contemporary art design.
Modern design rug hand-knotted.
Design: Art ...
Category
2010s Indian Art Deco Silk Persian Rugs
Materials
Wool, Silk
Persian Blue Nain Rug
Located in San Diego, CA
This handmade rug is a very 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 is a ...
Category
Early 2000s Persian Silk Persian Rugs
Materials
Wool, Cotton, Silk
$14,850
Persian Fish Design Mahi Tabriz Rug
Located in San Diego, CA
Tabriz rugs are well known for their excellent weaving and design. One of the very famous patterns of Tabriz rugs are Fish Design known is Mahi. This beautiful piece has wool and silk pile with cotton foundation. This is an 1970s 50 “RAJ” consistent knotted rug but is equivalent to 60 “RAJ” new rugs, (Raj is a total number on knots in 7 linear centimeters) and in this piece means that it has 50 knots in 7 centimeters in length which shows the high quality in this piece. This is a pre-owned rug with an excellent condition. Mahi rugs...
Category
1970s Persian Tabriz Vintage Silk Persian Rugs
Materials
Wool, Cotton, Silk
$9,660 Sale Price
30% Off
Handmade Vintage Tabriz Rug 1970s, 1D29
Located in Bordeaux, FR
Introducing our Handmade Vintage Tabriz rug from the 1970s, a true masterpiece of traditional craftsmanship and artistry. This exquisite rug measures 6.6' (204cm) in diameter, and fe...
Category
1970s Vintage Silk Persian Rugs
Materials
Silk
Persian Bakhtiari Small Rug Circa 1970 - Silk Brown Ivory 72233
Located in Dallas, TX
Discover the elegance of Persian Bakhtiari featuring Small Rug in Circa 1970. Designed with Silk and BrownIvory, this exclusive design is perfect for enhancing your space.
Category
20th Century Asian Silk Persian Rugs
Materials
Silk
Beautiful Vintage Silk Kashmir Runner
Located in Saint Ouen, FR
Late 20th century silk and cotton Kashmir runner with beautiful floral design and light colors, entirely hand knotted with silk and cotton velvet on cot...
Category
Late 20th Century Pakistani Kashan Silk Persian Rugs
Materials
Silk
$1,415 Sale Price
20% Off
Authentic Persian Hand Knotted Medallion Floral Tabriz Blue Round Rug
Located in San Diego, CA
This authentic Persian handmade round rug has wool and silk pile with cotton foundation. This beautiful rug is from Tabriz and the design is medallion, floral. The base color is blue...
Category
Early 2000s Persian Tabriz Silk Persian Rugs
Materials
Wool, Cotton, Silk
$2,480 Sale Price
20% Off
Luxurious Light Gold Fine Room Size Vintage Persian Silk Qum Rug 8'3" x 11'9"
Located in New York, NY
Extremely Impressive Luxurious Light Gold Color Fine Room Size Vintage Persian Silk Qum Rug, country of origin: Persian Rugs, Circa date: Vintage
Category
20th Century Persian Tabriz Silk Persian Rugs
Materials
Silk
Vintage Silk Persian Tabriz Rug
Located in Chicago, IL
A remarkable late 20th century Persian Tabriz hand-knotted silk and wool rug with a mesmerizing pattern with a central medallion living amidst a finely rendered field of scrolling vi...
Category
Late 20th Century Persian Tabriz Silk Persian Rugs
Materials
Wool, Silk
Vintage Persian Mahi Tabriz Rug, Timeless Elegance Meets Historical Richness
Located in Dallas, TX
77368 Vintage Persian Tabriz Rug, 06'07x 10'06. Step into a realm of enduring beauty with this hand-knotted wool and silk vintage Persian Mahi Tabriz rug, where timeless elegance sea...
Category
Late 20th Century Persian Tabriz Silk Persian Rugs
Materials
Wool, Silk
$7,728 Sale Price
20% Off
Fine Silk Ghom Geometric Snowflake 5x8 Pink Persian Ghom Qum Silk Persian Rug
Located in New York, NY
Rare Fine Silk Persian Ghom authentic oriental handmade rug snowflake garden
4'6" x 8'
5' x 8'
137cm x 244cm
"This is an exceptionally fine vintage silk Persian Ghom handmade rug. It has an unbelievable snowflake design overall and is made of 100% pure natural silk on silk foundation- a true masterpiece!"-Antique Rug Collection
Size
4'6" x 8'
Serial ID #
20471k
Design
Garden
Metric Size
137cm x 244cm
Type
Area Rug
Category
Fine Natural Silk Ghom...
Category
1980s Persian Vintage Silk Persian Rugs
Materials
Silk
$5,480 Sale Price
20% Off
1970's Ivory Persian Tabriz Carpet Runner with Modern Style
Located in Dallas, TX
79137 Vintage Persian Tabriz Wool & Silk Rug Runner, 02'08 x 12'11. This exquisite hand-knotted wool and silk vintage Persian Tabriz runner is a stunning representation of classic Pe...
Category
Late 20th Century Persian Bohemian Silk Persian Rugs
Materials
Wool, Silk
Modern Mahal or Tabriz Design Rug hand-knotted Djoharian Collection
Located in Lohr, Bavaria, DE
Vintage Style Rug Silk and Wool area living dining room
Exclusive designer rug, hand-knotted from wool and real silk.
Our collection of high quality modern rugs is made in India by ...
Category
2010s Indian Modern Silk Persian Rugs
Materials
Wool, Silk
$3,764 Sale Price
20% Off
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
Zabihi Collection Magnificent Superfine Persian Silk Kashan Rug
Located in New York, NY
Finely woven, pristine silk Persian Kashan rug in jewel tones. Very hard to find size too. Plum, red and blue,
late 19th century. Measures: 1'6" x 5'3".
Category
19th Century Persian International Style Antique Silk Persian Rugs
Materials
Silk
$7,600 Sale Price
20% Off
Vintage Earth-Tone Persian Mahi Tabriz Wool and Silk Carpet
Located in Dallas, TX
78913 Vintage Persian Mahi Tabriz Rug, 08'00 x 10'11. This hand knotted wool and silk vintage Persian Mahi Tabriz rug is an epitome of refined elegance and intricate design. At the h...
Category
Mid-20th Century Persian Tabriz Silk Persian Rugs
Materials
Wool, Silk
$7,560 Sale Price
20% Off
Vintage Persian Silk Rug
Located in Chicago, IL
A wonderful late 20th century Persian hand-knotted silk rug featuring a central medallion woven with myriad flowers, and living amidst a field of similar floral clusters. The border...
Category
Late 20th Century Persian Tribal Silk Persian Rugs
Materials
Silk
$6,500
Vintage Persian Kashan Silk Rug with Old World Dutch Renaissance Style
Located in Dallas, TX
77371, Vintage Persian Kashan Silk Rug with Old World Dutch Renaissance Style 04'01 x 06'01. With its timeless elegance and regal charm, this hand knotted silk vintage Persian Kashan...
Category
Late 20th Century Persian Kashan Silk Persian Rugs
Materials
Silk
$7,920 Sale Price
20% Off
Persian Tabriz Area Rugs - Silk Brown Pink Yellow 10644
Located in Dallas, TX
Discover the elegance of Persian Tabriz featuring Area Rugs in Circa 1880. Designed with Silk and BrownPinkYellow, this exclusive design is perfect for enhancing your space.
Category
20th Century Asian Silk Persian Rugs
Materials
Silk
Pink Silk Kashmir
Located in Laguna Hills, CA
Hand-knotted silk pile on a cotton foundation.
Circa 1970
Dimensions: 6' x 9'1"
Origin: Kashmir
Condition: Excellent for its age
Field Color: Dusty-Pink
Border Color: Black
Ac...
Category
1970s Persian Vintage Silk Persian Rugs
Materials
Silk
$3,600 / item
Persian Floral Silk Tabriz Rug
Located in San Diego, CA
Introducing a stunning piece is a hand-knotted Persian Tabriz rug with floral design and a very unique medallion. This piece showcases a wool and silk pile and silk foundation, ensur...
Category
2010s Persian Tabriz Silk Persian Rugs
Materials
Wool, Silk
$6,950 / item
Silk Turkmen Rug
Located in Chicago, IL
A wonderful vintage silk Turkmen rug with an all-over pattern of small medallions woven in orange, white, and indigo vegetable dyed silk on a brilliant cri...
Category
1960s Turkestan Vintage Silk Persian Rugs
Materials
Silk
$2,850
Persian Red Oval Tabriz 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...
Category
Early 2000s Persian Tabriz Silk Persian Rugs
Materials
Wool, Cotton, Silk
Vintage Persian Nain Rug 6’7” x 10’3"
Located in New York, NY
Vintage Persian Nain Rug 6’7” x 10’3". The rugs of this central Persian town, from the 1930’s onward; very fine to extremely fine. Generally in light colours on medallion designs. Be...
Category
Late 20th Century Persian Silk Persian Rugs
Materials
Wool, Cotton, Silk
2'5"x15'7" Pink Persian Design Wool and Pure Silk Hand Knotted Runner Rug
Located in Carlstadt, NJ
Rouge Pink, Broken and Erased Persian Design, Wool and Pure Silk, Hand Knotted, XL Runner, Oriental Rug
Primary materials: Wool & Pure Silk
Latex: No Pile
height: 0.25 Inches
Style:...
Category
2010s Indian Medieval Silk Persian Rugs
Materials
Silk
$2,073 Sale Price
25% Off
2'9"x7'10" Gray, Persian Design, Pure Silk with Wool Hand Knotted Runner Rug
Located in Carlstadt, NJ
Battleship Gray, Broken Persian Erased Medallion Design, Pure Silk with Textured Wool, Hand Knotted, Runner Oriental Rug
Primary materials: Wool & Silk
Latex: No Pile
height: 0.25 I...
Category
2010s Indian Medieval Silk Persian Rugs
Materials
Silk
$714 Sale Price
25% Off
9'2"x12' Arsenic Gray, Wool and Silk, Erased Heriz Design Hand Knotted Rug
Located in Carlstadt, NJ
Arsenic Gray, Wool and Silk, Erased and Broken Persian Heriz Inspired Design, Hand Knotted, Oriental Rug
Primary materials: Wool & Silk
Latex: No Pile
height: 0.25 Inches
Style: Tra...
Category
2010s Indian Heriz Serapi Silk Persian Rugs
Materials
Silk
$2,370 Sale Price
25% Off
Kashan Golden-Brown and Blue Silk Persian Rug Floral Medallion
Located in Long Island City, NY
Originating from Persia between 1880-1900, this traditional antique Kashan rug utilizes brilliant hand knotted silk to accent a variety of lively colourways complementing its size an...
Category
1880s Persian Kashan Antique Silk Persian Rugs
Materials
Silk
Vintage Persian Isfahan Room Size Rug in Floral Pattern in Ivory, Blue, Green
Located in Barrington, IL
This exquisite vintage Persian Isfahan room-size rug, dating from the late 20th century, showcases masterful craftsmanship with its fine weave, high knot count, and timeless floral d...
Category
Late 20th Century Persian Silk Persian Rugs
Materials
Wool, Cotton, Silk
Very Fine Persian Silk Qum Rug
Located in Gainesville, VA
A stunning 100% silk Persian Qum rug, originating from Iran in the late 20th century. This exquisite piece is truly special, showcasing the intricate craftsmanship and luxurious silk...
Category
Late 20th Century Persian Tabriz Silk Persian Rugs
Materials
Silk
Handmade Vintage Persian Style Gabbeh Rug 4.1' x 6.9', 1970s - 1C1132
Located in Bordeaux, FR
This Handmade Vintage Persian Style Gabbeh Rug from the 1970s is a delightful piece of craftsmanship. Measuring 4.1’ x 6.9’ (128cm x 211cm), it exudes elegance and cultural flair. Le...
Category
1970s Vintage Silk Persian Rugs
Materials
Silk
$548 Sale Price
70% Off
Persian Fish Design Tabriz Rug
Located in San Diego, CA
Tabriz rugs are well known for their excellent weaving and design. One of the very famous patterns of Tabriz rugs are Fish Design known is Mahi. This beautiful piece has wool and sil...
Category
Early 2000s Persian Tabriz Silk Persian Rugs
Materials
Wool, Cotton, Silk
$3,650 Sale Price
47% Off
5'1"x7' Blue Hand Knotted Broken Persian Design Wool and Pure Silk Rug
Located in Carlstadt, NJ
Air Force Blue, Hand Knotted, Broken and Erased Persian Medallion Design, Wool and Pure Silk, Oriental Rug
Primary materials: Wool & Silk
Latex: No Pile
height: 0.25 Inches
Style: T...
Category
2010s Indian Medieval Silk Persian Rugs
Materials
Silk
$1,923 Sale Price
25% Off
Persian Tabriz Runner Rug
Located in San Diego, CA
This Persian Tabriz runner has wool & silk pile and cotton foundation. This rug features a beautiful floral rug pattern that has cream base color with light peach border. The size is...
Category
Early 2000s Persian Tabriz Silk Persian Rugs
Materials
Wool, Cotton, Silk
$3,250 Sale Price
33% Off
2'6"x7'9" Pink, Broken Persian Design Wool and Pure Silk Hand Knotted Runner Rug
Located in Carlstadt, NJ
This is a truly genuine one-of-a-kind Hot Pink, Broken Persian Design Tone on Tone, Wool and Pure Silk Hand Knotted, Runner Oriental Rug. It has been Knotted for months and months in...
Category
2010s Indian Medieval Silk Persian Rugs
Materials
Silk
$810 Sale Price
25% Off
Bobyrug’s Wonderful Midcentury Qom Rug
Located in Saint Ouen, FR
Very beautiful vintage rug with beautiful floral design and nice colors, entirely and finely hand knotted with wool and silk velvet on cotton fou...
Category
Mid-20th Century Asian Kashan Silk Persian Rugs
Materials
Wool, Cotton, Silk
$2,641 Sale Price
20% Off
Vintage Persian Tabriz Wool and Silk Rug
Located in Dallas, TX
78171 vintage Persian Tabriz wool and silk rug, 06'08 x 09'10. Rendered in variegated shades of ochre, ecru, sandstone, cider, green, rust, beige,...
Category
Late 20th Century Persian Tabriz Silk Persian Rugs
Materials
Wool, Silk
$10,923 Sale Price
20% Off
Superior Luxury Heriz Persian Rug 8x10 in Silk by Djoharian Design
Located in Lohr, Bavaria, DE
A beautiful contemporary modernized Persian Heriz design hand-knotted rug using finest wool and silk in 8 x 10 ft
By Djoharian Design.
Heriz Rugs: A Tradition of Bold Design and Ti...
Category
2010s Nepalese Modern Silk Persian Rugs
Materials
Wool, Silk
1960's Chinese Mahi Tabriz Wool and Silk Carpet with Traditional Style
Located in Dallas, TX
79096 Vintage Chinese Mahi Tabriz Rug, 09'00 x 12'03. This vintage Chinese Mahi Tabriz rug is a masterpiece of traditional craftsmanship, woven with fine wool and silk to create a lu...
Category
Mid-20th Century Chinese Tabriz Silk Persian Rugs
Materials
Wool, Silk
Hand-knotted Vintage Persian Qum Rug in Beige Medallion Pattern by Rug & Kilim
Located in Long Island City, NY
Originating from Persia circa 1950-1960, this vintage Persian rug is a distinct piece of its Qum design lineage with fabulous aesthetics and natural silk composition. The vision of t...
Category
1950s Persian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Silk Persian Rugs
Materials
Silk
12'x18' Gray, Erased Persian Design Wool with Silk Hand Knotted Oversized Rug
Located in Carlstadt, NJ
Cloud Gray, Broken and Erased Persian Design, Wool with Pure Silk, Hand Knotted, Oversized Oriental Rug
Primary materials: Wool & Silk
Latex: No Pile
height: 0.25 Inches
Style: Tran...
Category
2010s Indian Medieval Silk Persian Rugs
Materials
Silk
$11,016 Sale Price
25% Off
Wonderful Vintage Garden Design Silk Qom Rug
Located in Saint Ouen, FR
Very beautiful midcentury silk Qom rug with a garden design with birds and animals, and nice colours with a nice beige field, pink, red, green, blue and navy ...
Category
Mid-20th Century Central Asian Kashan Silk Persian Rugs
Materials
Silk
7'10"x7'10" Gray Persian Design Hand Knotted Broken Wool and Silk Round Rug
Located in Carlstadt, NJ
Trout Gray, Persian Design, Soft to Touch, Denser Weave, Hand Knotted, Broken Wool and Silk, Round Oriental Rug
Primary materials: Wool & Silk
Latex: No Pile
height: 0.25 Inches
Sty...
Category
2010s Indian Medieval Silk Persian Rugs
Materials
Silk
$4,256 Sale Price
25% Off
Extremely Fine Vintage Persian Tabriz Rug 9’8" x 13'0"
Located in New York, NY
Extremely Fine Vintage Persian Tabriz Rug 9’8" x 13'0". The enormous output of carpets and scatters in virtually every style: medallion, centralized, directional or allover, trein a...
Category
Late 20th Century Persian 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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