1880s Persian Rugs

Bring home a piece of Persian heritage with this exquisite antique Ferahan rug. Hand-knotted around the end of 19th century, it showcases the rich artistry and durability of Persian ...

Originating from Persia between 1880-1900, this antique Senneh Persian rug is home to an inviting, repetition of traditional Boteh paisley patterns, complemented by lively carnation ...

Own a piece of cultural heritage with this exquisite handmade Native American Navajo wool rug from the 1880s. Measuring 2.3 ft x 5.2 ft (70 cm x 158 cm), the rug features intricate g...

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...

Experience the timeless beauty of Native American artistry with this rare, handmade antique Navajo rug from the 1880s. Crafted from rich wool and measuring approximately 3 feet 10 in...

This handmade antique Persian Kerman Lavar rug from the 1880s is a breathtaking example of traditional Middle Eastern craftsmanship. Measuring 4.9 feet (151 cm) in width and 7 feet (...

Uncover a piece of Middle Eastern heritage with this exquisite handmade antique Gashkai Persian rug, crafted in the 1880s. Made from quality wool, this collectible rug exhibits intri...

Oushak Rug 5' 10"x12' 2"

19th Century N.E. Persian Khorassan Baluch Carpet ( 4' x 8'9" - 122 x 267 )

This handmade antique Persian Farahan Vagireh rug from the 1880s is a rare and exquisite collectible, showcasing traditional Middle Eastern craftsmanship. Measuring 1.8 feet (54 cm) ...

This handmade antique Persian Luri saddle bagface, dating back to the 1880s, is a collectible piece showcasing traditional craftsmanship. Measuring 2.8 feet (85 cm) in width and 6.7 ...

The detail in this rug is true testament to the artistic merits of Lavar rugs. The central floral medallion, centered by a deeper colored element, is enclosed in an intricate floral ...

Immerse your home in the rich artistry of Persian craftsmanship with this handmade antique Persian Luri wool rug, dating back to the 1880s. This extraordinary piece showcases the vib...

Tabriz is Iran's second oldest city, and was the earliest capital of the Safavid dynasty. The city has been the foremost Persian rug production town since the 15th century and the ce...

19th Century W. Persian Senneh Saddle Carpet - 3'8" x 4'

19th Century N.W. Persian Serapi Carpet ( 10'2" x 15'2" - 310 x 462 )

Add a touch of timeless elegance to your space with this authentic vintage Turkmen rug. Hand-knotted, this rug features striking geometric patterns that embody the unique artistry of...

This exquisite antique Turkmen carpet is a timeless example of craftsmanship and artistry. Hand-knotted in the late 19th century, it showcases a striking geometric pattern characteri...

19th Century N.W. Persian Bakhshaiesh Carpet ( 10'8" x 16'10" - 325 x 513 ) This is an antique Bakhsaiesh " Serapi " rug from 1880 Persia. The colors are peach, pink, blue, cream, ...

Antique Perisan Farahan rug. Size: 4'2" x 6'2".

This exquisite antique Türkmen rug, crafted in the 1880s, is a fine example of the intricate craftsmanship typical of the region. The rug features a classic geometric pattern, woven ...

Antique Persian Serapi rug. Size: 11'6" x 16'3".

19th Century Sultanabad Persian Carpet ( 9'6" x 12'5" - 290 x 378 )

A fascinating late 19th century Persian Fachralo Kazak rug with an incredible pattern consisting of two large medallions with stylized trees-of-life designs, floating amidst a field ...

19th Century W. Persian Senneh Carpet, size: 9' 7" x 18' 4"

This is a beautiful example of the 19th century antique Persian Baktiyar rugs with a bold medallion on an "Abrash" navy color background. The rug is in great shape, circa 1880.(Antiq...

Handmade Antique Persian Kashan Collectible Rug from the 1880s: Dimensions: This rectangular rug measures approximately 1.6 feet (49 cm) in width and 2.4 feet (73 cm) in height. Its...

Ferahan Sarouk Museum Quality MUSEUM QUALITY Ferahan Sarouk, third quarter 19th century 6.6 x 4.5 feet From a USA collector Ferahan Sarouk carpets produced around the wider Arak (formerly Sultanabad) area from about 1850-1910 earned a deserved reputation as amongst the most desirable and imaginative finely woven carpets in Persia. As these things go, they morphed in style around 1910- 1920 into the differently woven Mahajirhan Sarouk fashion (quality examples of which are also in demand) and then disappeared entirely. Their desirability rests not only on fine weaving, and excellent wool. Many of the better examples were commissioned by aristocrats or wealthy merchants who encouraged creativity, in an actively competitive way; rugs during this period, as before, were direct illustrations of an individual’s wealth, power and prestige. Beyond this lay a more fundamental and seemingly contradictory set of motivations by the weavers. At one and the same time they sought to emulate the great court carpets in finesse and design. And yet-- they applied rustic or village, and even tribal elements and nuances to their designs. The result was a cavalcade of creativity. So, a village-based genre came into being which produced primarily an approx. 6x4 rug size format, and also provided, if more rarely, larger formats, which command increasingly high prices, due to their rarity, visual excitement and grandeur. The artistic achievement of this “school” had to do with marrying elegance and a degree of formalism with whimsy, and design innovation. They offer a charm and a certain magic beyond that of court and most city carpets. As in any area or era, there is a quality spectrum ranging from mediocre to highly superior. Superiority is judged of course as to weave and wool quality. It is rather unusual, though, to encounter pieces made before 1890 -which are bona fide Ferahan Sarouks- with poor wool or weaving: standards were upheld during this period, and natural dyes were widely employed, particularly in the wider Arak (then Sultanabad) region. Thus, as an investment collectible to adorn the home we believe the ultimate criterion is aesthetics, this being an art form, after all. Ferahan Sarouks have been a special area of interest for us over the decades both from artistic and investment perspectives. Allowing for personal taste, our suggestions are few and simple. A Ferahan Sarouk ought to display a wide colour palette, fine drawing and delicate, sometimes “intense “ detail. The finest pieces also display an elevated sense of balance in the use of space. We have seen many finely woven pieces which in our view are garish and lack one of the two key artistic elements intrinsic to the better examples of this genre – elegance. Sometimes they are overly cluttered; the drawing artistry is muddled or lost. In other cases odd and ineffective design devices are used, detracting from or interfering with an otherwise good design. The era of the Ferahan Sarouk was rife with experiments, not all of them successful. The other important attribute, when it can be found, is original artistic creativity, even serendipity, -- or effective design innovation within the compass of this rug type and the unique standards of its prime period. On average, we examine between 30-40 antique Ferahan Sarouks to achieve one acquisition, for the benefit of our clients. This highly collectible more than 150-year-old carpet is an apex achievement of superior artistry and innovation. As an exemplar of its genre, it can be reasonably described as Museum quality, a term we do not often employ. Please observe the stunning precision of the inner guard and its pinpoint sharp hooks. The elongation of the central medallion is one of its subtle but powerful innovations in form. The nod to asymmetry – which displays a refined sense of humour - is seen in the use of the small diamond figures, as one is deliberately missing from the right hand side: a wry nod to asymmetry, in an otherwise perfectly symmetrical creation. The ultimate achievement here is in the fineness of the weaving itself, on close inspection. The herati pattern in the medallion and corners achieves an etched-on quality, a very uncommon level of attention to detail and perfectionism: clearly the work of a master. This artistic sense extends to the outer ground which is a superb example of the most subtle abrash, one of the most refined we have had the honor of viewing. The unusual beige/brown tones in the field were probably achieved by adding onion skins to the die vat. These extremely fine gradations of colour are rarely seen.(NB the colour photographs create a slightly misleading- overly yellow burnish to the field colour in spite of expert photographic efforts ) . The deliberate choice of an ink black use of indigo provides a powerful frame (border) for this piece of art, which note in the lower right-hand corner is lifted slightly through abrash to a deep blue – to highlight the design and use of emerald green in the rosettes. The green shades lighten as the border ascends harmonizing with the tones in the central medallion. The floating flow of flowers in the border is beautifully executed, with up to seven colours in a single figure. No doubt a piece commissioned by an aristocrat around 1870, it is – remarkably- in virtually perfect condition. It appears to have had very minimal footwear, and great care; a piece which was proudly displayed from time to time and appreciated. Its density and strong foundation would however allow regular use within a home, and in a spacious contemporary home or office could make a wall hanging of striking impact. This remarkable one of a kind piece is on short term reduction to coincide with our launch on 1st Dibs . Fair market value is approximately $22,000 . Fine art as investment ? The WSJ made the following comments this year : The vigor of the art market may seem counterintuitive, but it makes sense in the current environment,” economist Tyler Cowen recently wrote in The Washington Post. “First, many of the wealthy have been buying additional homes and wish to furnish them with art. Second, the recent run-up in inflation rates around the world has intensified the search for hedges.” While the aforementioned artworks fall into traditional categories, some less-prominent forms of fine art also represent ideal investment opportunities, especially because they offer more attractive—i.e., significantly less costly—entry points for new collectors. Take high-collectible and connoisseur-caliber antique Oriental rugs, for example. The best 19th-century examples often sell privately between five figures and low six figures. Today, that obscurity is fading. According to Ben Evans, the editor of Hali Magazine—a publication dedicated to the international rug and textile market—there are two primary factors to explain why antique rugs are beginning to enjoy their moment in the spotlight. “Cultural curiosity and collecting...

Elevate your collection with this Handmade Antique Persian Collectible Gashkai Bagface, crafted in the 1880s. Measuring 2.2' x 2.7' (70cm x 83cm), this exquisite piece showcases the ...

Antique Turkoman Ersari Main rug Fine Afghan Boho Rug 8' x 11' 236cmx335cm Circa 1880 "Magnificent antique large Ersari Rug with an int...

19th Century W. Persian Senneh Kilim ( 4'3" x 5'10" - 103 x 178 )

This large, Kurdish urban scatter from the Bidjar-origin town of Garrus shows an offset, partial rendering of the eponymous design of red and cream forked, geometric arabesques, ragg...

Bidjars are known as the "iron "carpets of Asia, owing to the hammering of knots whilst weaving, which creates an unusual density to the carpet, and exceptional , multi generational...

Antique Persian Ziegler Sultanabad Carpet (13' x 16'9" - 396 x 510 cm)

Late 19th Century N.W. Persian Serapi Carpet ( 11'5" x 14'5" - 350 x 440 )

Geometric Design Kazak Caucasian Antique rug in jewel tones with layered medallions. Keivan Woven Arts / rug 18-1001, country of origin / type: Caucasus Kazak rugs are among the m...

Amazing antique Persian Sultanabad rug in a unique Persian blue background. Keivan Woven Arts / rug / N15-0309, country of origin / type: Iran / Sultanabad, circa 1880. Measures: 11...

1880 Antique Afshar Rug Geometric Overall Design Wool Foundation 7x12 Tribal Rug 6'9" x 12'4" 206cm x 376cm Circa 1880 "This is a magnificent antique Afshar rug with a beautiful g...

19th Century Persian Bibikabad Carpet ( 12'4'' x 14'2'' - 376 x 432 )

Connoting the finest lineages of Persian rugs, Rug & Kilim welcomes this 17x19 Doroksh rug of the 1880s to its reputed Antique & Vintage collection. The classic piece reflects the tr...

Tabriz, Size: 9' 3" x 12' 3"

Ashly Fine Rugs presents an exquisite 1880s Antique Persian Mohtasham Kashan roughly 9x12 woven with an indigo blue background and tan borders. This is an example of a well-preserve...

19th Century N.W. Persian Carpet ( 4'6" x 6' - 137 x 183 ) Allover flower and leaf design in pleasing color palette of lovely rusts, blues, plums, and ivory. Strong abrash on one e...

A rare 20th century Turkish Hereke rug with a gorgeous pale yellow field with a large central coat of arms of the Ottoman Empire. The emblem features an ornate cartouche surrounded by various elements of the state including two flags. The red flag of the Ottoman dynasty with a star and crescent and the green flag of the Islamic caliph. Behind the flags are a number of spears and other weapons, a scale, an anchor, the holy Quran...

Rare Antique Shirazz Rug Tribal Afshaar Ganjeh Design 5' x 7' 160cm X 196cm Circa 1890 "This is a beautiful antique tribal Afsharr Shirazz rug with a beautiful Caucasia...

An incredible 19th century Persian Sarouk Farahan rug with a gorgeous deep indigo medallions woven with intertwining vines and flowers, all on a rich crimson background amidst a fiel...

A wonderful late 19th century Persian Lavar Kirman prayer rug with an exceptional pattern of multiple flowering cyprus trees-of-life amidst a field o...

Karadagh runner (detail) from Azerbaijan province,north west Persia (Iran) Age: circa 1880 Size: 14′.9″x3′.7″ (450×109 cm) The deep blue ground displays a pole medallion of twelve...

This is a genuine hand knotted oriental rug. It is not hand tufted or machine made rug. Our entire inventory is made of either hand knotted or handwoven rugs. Enhance your home wi...

Hand knotted with high-quality wool originating from Persia between 1880-1890, this antique Sarouk Persian rug enjoys one of the most interesting varieties of patterns and colorways ...

Antique Rare Bijar Rug Iron Quality Area Rug Handmade 4'1" X 5"5" (4' x 6') 124cmx165cm Circa 1880 "This is a magnificent rare high quality piece. It has a wool foundation that...

Hand knotted in high quality wool originating from Persia in 1880, this antique Tabriz transitional wool rug features lotus and palmette floral m...

This is a genuine hand knotted oriental rug. It is not hand tufted or machine made rug. Our entire inventory is made of either hand knotted or handwoven rugs. Start a new room wit...

This is a Genuine hand knotted Oriental rug. It is not hand tufted or machine made rug. Our entire inventory is made of either hand knotted or handwoven Rugs. Remodel your home with...

19th Century N.W. Persian Serapi Carpet ( 10" x 13'4" - 305 x 405 )

19th Century Persian Malayer Carpet ( 8'7" x 9'3" - 262 x 282 ) All-over pattern with ivory background.

This is a genuine hand knotted oriental rug. It is not hand tufted or machine made rug. Our entire inventory is made of either hand-knotted or hand-woven rugs. Decorate your home ...

19th Century Persian Sarouk Farahan Carpet ( 11'10" x 15'10" - 361 x 483 )

19th Century Persian Bakhtiari Carpet ( 11'10" x 20' - 360 x 610 )

This 8x11 rug is believed to be a rare antique Persian rug of Mohtashem Kashan provenance—hand-knotted in fine silk circa 1880-1890. On the Design: This piece enjoys a dense all ...