Persian Persian Rugs

A wool pile of symmetric knots on a wool foundation. A fine example of the traditional, versatile Persian 7’ by 10’ format, here in an urban weave of a boldly drawn “Vase carpet” pat...

A wool pile of symmetric knots on a cotton foundation. Instead of 8’ by 10’, the 7’ by 10’ size is popular in Mid-Eastern rooms. This city piece shows tiny, offset and row-reversing ...

A vintage Persian Tabriz accent carpet handmade during the Mid-20th century. Measures: 6' 10" x 10' 5"

Antique Persian Tabriz cotton rug North-West Persia, circa 1890. Selvedge edged with silk Handwoven.  

A wool pile of asymmetric knots on a cotton foundation. Veece rugs are a very specialized taste, but some real treasures can be found on this interface of the rustic and the urban. H...

A wool pile of asymmetric knots on a cotton foundation. No medallion, no pendants, no hooked corners, but it still is a Veece production with a small lattice pattern on a panel abras...

An antique Persian Veramin accent rug handmade during the Early 20th century. Measures: 6' 9" x 10' 0"

A wool pile of asymmetric knots on a cotton foundation. This piece is in the small carpet rank, with a grey field supporting an allover pattern of four giant, complete spiral arabesq...

77353 Vintage Persian Tabriz Rug, 11'00 x 15'03. In this resplendent hand-knotted wool vintage Persian Tabriz hunting rug, a mythic narrative unfolds across a regal composition of color, craftsmanship, and cultural symbolism. At the heart lies a scalloped medallion blooming with florals—lotus blossoms signifying rebirth, lilies whispering of purity, and rosettes circling like celestial constellations around a dark indigo center. This elaborate medallion anchors the visual rhythm of the piece, drawing the viewer into a timeless world where artistry and storytelling become one. Surrounding the medallion is a magnificent rust-hued field alive with aristocratic riders astride galloping steeds, poised mid-hunt amid a garden of earthly delights. With arrows drawn and regal posture, these noble figures evoke a sense of valor and refinement from Persian courtly traditions. Deer leap and bound through the landscape, symbols of grace, gentleness, and fleeting beauty, while paradise birds perch delicately within the flora—emissaries of heaven and harbingers of spiritual bliss. Each animal is rendered with care, not as decoration alone, but as a living thread in the fabric of a storied garden. Interwoven throughout the field is a verdant array of botanical motifs, each carrying its own symbolic weight. Hyacinths suggest regeneration, tulips prosperity, and peonies an echo of strength and power. Pomegranates, split open and brimming with seeds, embody fertility and life’s abundance, while delicate blossoms and curling vines meander like arabesque poetry across the terrain. Saz leaves and acanthus scrolls provide the baroque flourish of classical Persian garden design, transforming the field into a cultivated wilderness of movement and meaning. The corner spandrels mirror the central field, with muted mint backdrops densely packed with flowering stems and gracefully leaping deer, extending the sense of harmony and echoing the symmetry prized in Persian aesthetics. These spaces act as serene interludes between the fervent energy of the hunt and the stately stillness of the border, softening the composition while enriching its narrative depth. Encircling the entire scene is a radiant floral border set against a pale yellow backdrop, anchored wit eight-pointed rosette stars alternating with ornate palmettes and peony that serve as both spiritual and ornamental punctuation. Blooming tulips and stylized saz foliage arc and weave between arabesque scrolls, culminating in a final embrace of the inner tableau. This Tabriz hunting carpet...

An antique Persian Mahal accent carpet. The brown field of this west Persian rural smallish carpet displays an extremely well-balanced medium scale allover Herati design with tan, cr...

An antique Persian Malayer accent rug. The charcoal ground displays an allover Herati pattern with color -filled lozenges rather than the usual outline ones. The abrashed , primarily...

This light palette urban well-woven carpet shows a large diamond lattice pattern deriving from Caucasian Zeychur rugs, but expanded into a larger scale, with barbed diagonal leaves a...

This Mid-20th century Persian Flatweave Kilim rug, measuring 6' 1" x 7' 7", showcases a rustic striped design rooted in traditional Persian tribal weaving. The alternating bands of e...

An antique Persian Mahal accent carpet handmade during the Early 20th century. Measures: 6' 7" x 10' 3"

Made with handwoven wool in Persia circa 1950-1960, this 4x12 vintage Shahsavan Kilim runner is a sought-after work of an exciting new curation from Rug & Kilim’s collection of class...

Made with handwoven wool in Persia circa 1950-1960, this 6x10 vintage Shahsavan Kilim is a particularly bright and sought-after work of an exciting new curation from Rug & Kilim’s co...

A vintage Persian Malayer accent rug handmade during the Mid-20th century. Measures: 6' 7" x 9' 7"

a late 19th Century Persian Yazd rug in blue and raspberry Details rug no. j2681 size 5' 11" x 8' 9" (180 x 267 cm) Yazd carpets are very similar to formal Persian Kerman carpets i...

Made with handwoven wool in Persia circa 1950-1960, this 5x6 vintage Shahsavan Kilim is a particularly bright and sought-after work of an exciting new curation from Rug & Kilim’s co...

Made with handwoven wool in Persia circa 1950-1960, this 6x7 vintage Shahsavan Kilim is a particularly bright and sought-after work of an exciting new curation from Rug & Kilim’s col...

An antique Persian Kurdish accent rug. Form NE Persia, this attractive, nomadic all wool rug displays a blood red madder field with a central eccentric ivory medallion between steppe...

This large Baluchi tent carpet features a wool pile of asymmetric knots on a wool and cotton foundation. It displays a geometric pattern of five echelons, each consisting of six tall...

An antique Persian Lavar Kerman Pictorial accent carpet handmade during the Early 20th century. Measures: 6' 6" x 10' 1"

An antique Persian Malayer accent rug. The beige ivory field shows a recessive Herati design with notable dark brown marking bold, parenthetic lancet leaves and small octofoil rosett...

An antique Persian Serab accent rug handmade during the Early 20th century. Measures: 6' 6" x 9' 7"

An exceptionally fine vintage Persian Tabriz rug, masterfully hand-knotted in the 4th quarter of the 20th century, showcasing the renowned craftsmanship of a distinguished Tabriz wor...

An antique Persian Malayer accent carpet handmade during the Early 20th century. Measures: 6' 5" x 9' 10"

Antique Persian Tabriz rug Persia circa 1890 Handwoven.

Early 20th Century Persian Malayer Carpet ( 12' X 13'6'' - 366 x 412 )

A vintage Persian Malayer Gallery carpet. The chocolate field features a geometric small boteh pattern and similarly angular faceted vines, set within a border system centered on a s...

A vintage Persian Shiraz accent rug. A brown central pole medallion of four attached diamonds, each centering a symmetrized turtle palmette, is set on a dove grey sub-field intensely...

79085 Vintage Persian Heriz Rug, 05'04 x 08'03. This exquisite hand-knotted wool vintage Persian Heriz rug is a striking example of traditional craftsmanship, showcasing the artistry...

73332 Late 19th Century Antique Persian Kerman Rug, 08'01 x 11'10. Steeped in history and woven with the essence of a bygone era, this hand knotted wool Late 19th Century Persian Ker...

Antique Persian runner rug handwoven from the finest sheep’s wool. It’s colored with all-natural vegetable dyes that are safe for humans and pets. It’s a traditional Art Deco design ...

Vintage Heriz Rug 8'1'' x 11'0".

Estate antique rug Mohajeran rug rare gold oriental 9' x 12' 274cm x 365cm Circa 1890 "This antique Mohajeran has a beautiful Vase design and a great character. This r...

Persia ca. 1890 Measures: 25'0" x 13'10" (762 x 422 cm) Handwoven.

Persian Serapi rugs, hailing from the Iranian province of Eastern Azerbaijan and the encompassing Heriz region, hold a rich tapestry of history and craftsmanship. The village of Sera...

A vintage Persian tribal Turkoman rug in runner format handmade during the mid-20th century. Although this rug is of Persian origin, the roots of Turkoman rugs originated in the Central Asian region. Measures: 1' 6" x 10' 4" Central Asian Rugs & Carpets: Central Asia is a vast area stretching from Northeastern Persia to western China, and from northern Afghanistan to the southern edge of Russia. The carpets can be usefully divided into three groups: the nomadic Turkmen rugs of Turkmenistan, northern Afghanistan, and northeastern Persia; the non-Turkmen tribal pieces from Kazakhstan, Uzbekistan, and Kirghizstan; and the urban creations of Khotan, Yarkand, and Kashgar, oasis cities of Western China (Xinjiang Province). Commercially, the most important group is from Khotan, the easternmost of the Chinese Turkestan cities. The craft of rug weaving is primarily in the hands of Muslim Uighurs. Khotan carpets mix purely Central Asian design themes with Chinese elements. Native Khotan devices include pomegranate trees, upright flowers, round medallions, and yellow or red grounds. Chinese motives include triangular fretwork corners, swastika fretwork, and Yun-Tsao Tou (clouds and rain) diagonally striped polychrome borders. Cotton foundations, asymmetrical (Persian) knots, and medium weaves are standard. Some vintage Khotan are in horizontal, pictorial layouts with multiple various vases and plants. Saphs (multiple prayer niche panel carpets) are also a Khotan specialty. Others employ stepped and layered lozenge medallions, singly or in pairs. Still others, almost all antique, feature a stylized version of the allover Persian Herati design. Many of the oldest pieces employ brown wool wefts. Antique and vintage Khotans are almost always in the k’ang (double square) layout, conforming to the local household plans. Only relatively recently has the 6’ by 12’ or 7’ by 16’ format been replaced by the 9’ by 12’ size. As a result, an antique room size Khotan carpet is very uncommon. Reds are cinnamon, tomato and rust, never wine reds, crimson, or scarlet. Yarkand, farther west on the old Silk Road specializes in multi-medallion long carpets while Kashgar, farthest west and most under Persian influence, has traditionally knotted allover pattern pieces with finer weaves, often with silk piles, and enriched with medal thread, on cotton foundations. Extant Kashgars go back to the 17th century, but the carpet craft in Chinese Turkestan must be much older as fragments have been recovered from local tombs of the early C.E. period. Kashgars are the rarest of all East Turkestan rugs. Most available vintage East Turkestan carpets are interwar Khotans, many with pleasingly soft decorative palettes. The non-Turkmen nomads include the Kazakh, Kirghiz, Uzbek, and Karakalpak groups. Like the Turkmen, they were once all seasonally migratory, dwelling in round felt tents (yurts), but have been settled, at least partially, in the villages, and have taken up crafts and agriculture instead of sheep herding. As a result, carpet production has transitioned from domestic tent use to commercial sale, but the roots of long traditions are still evident. The Uzbeks weave...

An authentic one of a kind Classical Palace size antique Persian Bidjar rug in astonishing excellent full pile condition. 15'7'' x 22'4'' Bidjar carpets are world renowned for thei...

78187 Vintage Persian Silk Qum rug, 04'07 x 07'04. With its striking appeal and saturated red color palette, this hand-knotted silk vintage Persian Qum rug appears like a sumptuous Italian velvet, recalling the rich and luxurious design furnishings of a bygone era such as the reign of King James I...

Malayer rugs are a type of Persian rug hailing from the Malayer region in western Iran, known for their exceptional craftsmanship, distinctive patterns, and high-quality materials. M...

Stunning late 19th century Persian Sarouk Manchester Wool rug. 4'1'' x 6'6'' Before the 1920s the Sarouk design was the most popular of Persian rugs worldwide. Most of them consist...

Made with hand-knotted wool, circa 1910-1920, this 3x5 antique Persian rug of Sarouk Farahan provenance is an exciting new curation from Rug & Kilim’s collection of rare classics. O...

A vintage Persian Mahal Sultanabad area rug in an all over geometric pattern in navy blue, dark red, green, and French blue. The Mahal Sultanabad area rug has a midnight blue field color with large geometric and floral designs in French blue, green, pink, caramel, and a brilliant ivory color paisley forms that stand out. The border is in a rich burgundy color with designs in blue, green, pink, pale yellow, and brown. Organic vegetable dyes include shades of green, blue, pink, red, white, and yellow. The design of this antique Persian Mahal Sultanabad carpet is similar to the rugs designed in the 19th century by Ziegler company in Persia. Dimensions: 4’ 3” x 6’ 8” Date of Manufacture: 1st Quarter of the 1900s Place of Origin: Persia Material: Wool pile on a cotton foundation with natural vegetable dyes Condition: Wear consistent with age and use #Antique Mahal Sultanabad Rugs #Mahal Sultanabad #Mahal, Sultanabad #Ziegler Rugs #Ziegler Mahal Sultanabad #Ziegler Mahal Sultanabad Rugs #Persian Mahal #Persian Sultanabad #Persian Ziegler Sultanabad #Antique Persian Mahal #Antique Persian Sultanabad #Antique Persian Rugs #Antique Rugs #Antique Carpets #Vintage Carpets #Vintage Persian Carpets #Vintage Oriental Rugs #Antique Handmade Rugs #Antique Hand Woven Rugs...

A fine hand-knotted antique Heriz rug with a geometric design. This rug measures 1'11" x 2'6".  

Featuring a repeating allover lattice formed by elegant palmettes connected by angular vinery and rosettes. The design is arranged in vertical rows, with the palmettes alternating in...

1930s Persian Malayer Rug Details rug no. j3773 size 6' 10" x 10' (208 x 305 cm)

an antique Persian saraband wide-size runner from the 2nd quarter of the 20th century Details rug no. j3024 size 3' 9" x 9' 10" (114 x 300 cm) Seraband rug or Saraband, is a Persia...

North-West Persia ca. 1890 Measures: 22'8" x 15'2" (691 x 462 cm) Handwoven.

Made with hand-knotted wool, circa 1920-1930, this 11x17 antique Persian Mahal rug is an exciting and rare new collectible from Rug & Kilim’s collection featuring a red open field, f...

An early 20th-century Persian Kerman traditional mat-size rug. Measures: 2' x 2.9". The province and city of Kerman in Central Persia continued to make extraordinary carpets throughout the 19th century and turn of the 20th century. Satellite workshops were set up in Kerman in Western Persia, where densely patterned carpets with deep ruby...

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...

Antique Serapi Heriz Rug Artistic Rust 8'8" x 11' 265cm x 336cm "This is a magnificent antique Serapi Heriz rug with a rare geometric overall design and a rare soft colorway-. The ...

78915 Vintage Persian Sarouk Rug, 03'05 x 04'09. This hand-knotted wool vintage Persian Sarouk rug is a radiant masterpiece that exudes timeless elegance and charm. The rug's rich cr...

79012 Antique Persian Sarouk Rug, 02'07 x 04'10. This hand-knotted wool antique Persian Sarouk rug is a mesmerizing display of the rich artistry and enduring craftsmanship that defin...

This is a truly genuine one-of-a-kind Vintage Persian Hamadan, 100% Wool, Hand Knotted, Oriental Rug. It has been Knotted for months and months in the centuries-old weaving craftsman...

Antique Sultanabad Ziegler Persian Rug. Keivan Woven Arts / rug /E-1211, country of origin / type: Iran / Sultanabad Ziegler , circa ...

A wool pile of symmetric knots on a cotton foundation. The panel-abrashed slate field shows a two-section pole medallion of ecru diamonds with abstract palmettes, rosettes and leaves...

A vintage Persian Tabriz accent rug handmade during the Mid-20th century. Measures: 6' 3" x 9' 10"