Tribal Persian Rugs
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Price: $1 to $7,500
Style: Tribal
Zabihi Collection Worn Antique Caucasian Soumac Flatweave Gallery Size Rug
Located in New York, NY
MId-19th century Persian flat-weave Soumak ‘soumac’ tribal rug
5'8'' x 12'
Category
Mid-19th Century Persian Antique Tribal Persian Rugs
Materials
Wool
Vintage Kashkooli / Qashqai - Tribal Persian Rug - Repeating Boteh / Vase Design
Located in Blacksburg, VA
Unique, Vintage Persian Kashkooli Rug
7' x 11'
Immaculate mid 20th century tribal Persian rug woven by the Kashkoolis of the Qashqais. This tribe is one of the most recognized sub...
Category
Mid-20th Century Persian Tribal Persian Rugs
Materials
Wool
Late 1800's Geometric Lori - Nomadic Persian Rug
Located in Blacksburg, VA
Stunning Late 19th Century Lori Rug
5' 3" x 7' 9"
Incredibly attractive piece of Persian culture, hand woven by the legendary nomadic tribe the Lores. These ancient people trace th...
Category
Late 19th Century Persian Antique Tribal Persian Rugs
Materials
Goat Hair, Wool
Vintage Persian Tribal Rug in Taupe with Gold Animal Pictorial by Rug & Kilim
Located in Long Island City, NY
This vintage 3x5 Persian rug is a rare mid-century tribal piece, hand-knotted in wool circa 1950-1960.
Its design enjoys a gold pictorial pattern...
Category
1950s Persian Vintage Tribal Persian Rugs
Materials
Wool
Bobyrug’s nice antique Azerbaijan tribal rug
Located in Saint Ouen, FR
beautiful late 19th century tribal rug from Azerbaijan area, with pretty geometrical and stylized designs with flowerpots, animals and other stylized designs, and nice natural colour...
Category
Late 19th Century Asian Antique Tribal Persian Rugs
Materials
Wool
Vintage Persian Shahsavan Tribal Tent Band , Decorative
Located in Evanston, IL
Made for decoration.
Category
Mid-20th Century Persian Tribal Persian Rugs
Materials
Wool
Bobyrug’s distressed antique Shiraz rug
Located in Saint Ouen, FR
Beautiful late 19th century distressed Shiraz rug with a geometrical and tribal design with stylized designs, and nice natural colours with orange red, blue, yellow, white and black....
Category
Late 19th Century Asian Antique Tribal Persian Rugs
Materials
Wool
Bobyrug’s nice distressed antique tribal Shiraz rug
Located in Saint Ouen, FR
Beautiful early 20th century distressed Shiraz rug with nice geometrical and tribal design with nice natural colours with blue, green, orange, purple and brown, entirely hand knotted...
Category
Early 20th Century Asian Tribal Persian Rugs
Materials
Wool
Persian Hand Knotted Tribal Medallion Blue Red Bakhtiari Rug, circa 1960
Located in San Diego, CA
Bakhtiari rugs are known for being the brightest and most colorful of all nomadic rugs. Bakhtiari rugs are hand woven by the Bakhtiari tribe, one of the oldest and most well-known Pe...
Category
1960s Persian Vintage Tribal Persian Rugs
Materials
Wool, Cotton
Zabihi Collection Worn Tribal Antique Persian Small Square Rug
Located in New York, NY
An early 20th-century worn Persian square tribal rug
Measure: 4'6'' x 5'7''.
Category
Early 20th Century Persian Tribal Persian Rugs
Materials
Wool
Zabihi Collection Tribal Persian Kurd Rug
Located in New York, NY
Early 20th-century Kurdish Tribal Rug
circa 1930. Measures: 4'4" x 7'2".
Category
Early 20th Century Persian Tribal Persian Rugs
Materials
Wool
Antique Blue Tribal Geometric Persian Kurd Runner Rug c. 1900 3.10 x 10.5 ft
Located in New York, NY
This lovely antique West Persian Kurd runner measures 3.10 x 10.5 ft.
Category
Early 1900s Persian Antique Tribal Persian Rugs
Materials
Wool
Vintage Persian Hand Knotted Tribal Ardabil 1960 Circa Rug Runner
Located in San Diego, CA
This runner is knotted in the province of Azarbayjan in north-west of Iran. This city is perhaps as ancient rug weaving tradition as is the entire rug history. The design in this pie...
Category
1960s Persian Vintage Tribal Persian Rugs
Materials
Wool, Cotton
Vintage Persian Hand Knotted Tribal Ardabil 1960 Circa Rug Runner
Located in San Diego, CA
This runner is knotted in the province of Azarbayjan in north-west of Iran. This city is perhaps as ancient rug weaving tradition as is the entire rug history. The design in this pie...
Category
1960s Persian Vintage Tribal Persian Rugs
Materials
Wool, Cotton
Vintage Uzbek Sumak Rug
Located in Chicago, IL
A stunning vintage mid-20th century Uzbek Sumac rug with the most wonderful all-over diamond pattern woven in myriad colors including fuchsia, green, gold, indigo, white, and black w...
Category
Mid-20th Century Uzbek Tribal Persian Rugs
Materials
Wool
Bobyrug’s pretty mid century tribal Afshar bag face rug
Located in Saint Ouen, FR
Pretty vintage tribal rug with nice floral stylized floral design and beautiful colours with yellow, green, blue, pink and red, entirely hand knotted with wool on cotton foundation.
...
Category
Mid-20th Century Asian Tribal Persian Rugs
Materials
Wool, Cotton
Antique Kurdish Runner, c-1900
Located in Evanston, IL
3'5" x 9'10" fabulae antique Persian runner c-1900's, geometric design of medallions with animal features in multi colors, vegetable dyes of fine wool on wool, in good condition for...
Category
Late 19th Century Persian Antique Tribal Persian Rugs
Materials
Wool
Vintage Persian Hand Knotted Geometric Repeated Medallion Ardabil 1960 Circa Rug
Located in San Diego, CA
This runner is knotted in the province of Azarbayjan in north-west of Iran. This city is perhaps as ancient rug weaving tradition as is the entire rug history. The design in this pie...
Category
1960s Persian Vintage Tribal Persian Rugs
Materials
Wool, Cotton
Early 20th Century Persian Ardabil Rug
Located in Chicago, IL
An incredible early 20th century Persian Ardabil rug with a wonderful tribal pattern containing two large medallion with stylized leaves and flowers living amidst a field of petite f...
Category
1940s Persian Vintage Tribal Persian Rugs
Materials
Wool
Antique Lori - Nomadic Persian Rug - Rust / Orange & Black
Located in Blacksburg, VA
Gorgeous 40's Persian Lori, Nomadic Persian Rug
4' 6" x 8' 8"
Incredible antique tribal rug created by the legendary nomadic tribe of Persia, the Lores. The Lores are one of the mo...
Category
Early 20th Century Persian Tribal Persian Rugs
Materials
Wool
Vintage Red Persian Hamadan Rug Carpet Runner
Located in Dallas, TX
53943 Vintage Persian Hamadan Rug Runner, 02'01 x 08'05. Persian Hamadan carpet runners are meticulously handwoven rugs originating from the Hamadan region of Iran, renowned for thei...
Category
Late 20th Century Persian Tribal Persian Rugs
Materials
Wool
Early 20th Century Kashkooli Gabbeh - Geometric Nomadic Persian Rug
Located in Blacksburg, VA
Attractive Antique Kashkooli Gabbeh
3' 9" x 5' 7"
Immaculate Gabbeh rug woven by the renowned Qashqai tribe the Kashkoolis. Gabbeh is a Persian word for simple. These designs are w...
Category
Early 20th Century Persian Tribal Persian Rugs
Materials
Wool
Semi Antique Hamadan - Tribal Style Persian Rug - Rust
Located in Blacksburg, VA
Gorgeous 50's Hamadan
4' 6" x 7'
Immaculate vintage tribal Style Persian rug hand-woven in the ancient city of Hamadan. This piece is an exceptional example of a classic design tha...
Category
Mid-20th Century Persian Tribal Persian Rugs
Materials
Wool
Vintage Persian Hand Knotted Tribal All Over Baluchi Rug 1960 Circe
Located in San Diego, CA
This authentic Persian Baluchi rug has wool pile and foundation which are hand-knotted by the nomads of Baluchi. The age of this rug is almost 50 years old. The base color is rust wi...
Category
1960s Persian Vintage Tribal Persian Rugs
Materials
Wool
Persian Hand Knotted Geometric Afshar Rug Circa 1950
Located in San Diego, CA
This rug is an authentic rug from Iran. Afshars are tribal rugs that are hand woven by the Afshar people in southern Iran. The pile is wool and foundation is cotton. The base color i...
Category
1950s Persian Vintage Tribal Persian Rugs
Materials
Wool, Cotton
Bobyrug’s antique distressed Kurdish rug
Located in Saint Ouen, FR
Early 20th century distressed Kurdish rug with beautiful geometrical and tribal design and nice natural colours with sky blue, pink, brown and green, entirely hand knotted with wool ...
Category
Early 20th Century Asian Tribal Persian Rugs
Materials
Wool, Cotton
Early 1900s Geometric Safi Khani - Qashqai - Nomadic Persian Rug - PRG Exclusive
Located in Blacksburg, VA
Breathtaking, 100 + year old Safi Khani / Qashqai Persian Rug
5' x 8' 4"
This gorgeous rarity is amongst the finest examples of this generation of Qashqai. This piece is comprise...
Category
Early 20th Century Persian Tribal Persian Rugs
Materials
Wool
Vintage Persian Hand Knotted Geometric Repeated Medallion Ardabil Runner Rug 196
Located in San Diego, CA
This runner is knotted in the province of Azarbayjan in north-west of Iran. This city is perhaps as ancient rug weaving tradition as is the entire rug history. The design in this pie...
Category
1960s Persian Vintage Tribal Persian Rugs
Materials
Wool, Cotton
Antique Persian Senneh Rug, very fine
Located in Evanston, IL
Discover the Timeless Elegance of Late 19th Century Persian Senneh Rugs
Step into the world of exquisite craftsmanship and timeless beauty with an enchanting late 19th-century antiq...
Category
Late 19th Century Persian Antique Tribal Persian Rugs
Materials
Wool
Antique Persian Qashqai Rug, As Is
Located in Evanston, IL
Exquisite Antique Persian Qashqai Rug - A True Masterpiece
Transport yourself to the rich heritage of Persian craftsmanship with this remarkable Antique Qashqai Rug, dating back to ...
Category
Late 19th Century Persian Antique Tribal Persian Rugs
Materials
Wool
Early 20th Century Persian Khoy Rug
Located in Chicago, IL
A gorgeous early 20th century Persian Khoy rug with an elaborate all-over mirrored floral pattern with a central flower surrounded by intricate scrolling vines and more flowers, surr...
Category
1930s Persian Vintage Tribal Persian Rugs
Materials
Wool
Zabihi Collection Whimsical Antique Persian Gabbeh Rug
Located in New York, NY
an early 20th-century whimsical tribal persian gabbeh rug
rug no. j3787
size 4' 2" x 6'
Category
Early 20th Century Tribal Persian Rugs
Materials
Wool
Bobyrug’s pretty antique distressed collectible north western rug fragment
Located in Saint Ouen, FR
Nice antique north western rug fragment with beautiful tribal design and nice natural colours with red, yellow, sky blue and navy blue, entirely hand knotted with wool on wool founda...
Category
Late 19th Century Asian Antique Tribal Persian Rugs
Materials
Wool
Vintage Persian Hand Knotted Geometric Repeated Medallion Ardabil 1960 Circa Rug
Located in San Diego, CA
This runner is knotted in the province of Azarbayjan in north-west of Iran. This city is perhaps as ancient rug weaving tradition as is the entire rug history. The design in this pie...
Category
1960s Persian Vintage Tribal Persian Rugs
Materials
Wool, Cotton
Zabihi Collection Antique Northwest Persian Small Rug Pillow
Located in New York, NY
Small size pillow made from an early 20th century Northwest Persian rug.
Measures: 11'' x 15''
Category
Early 20th Century Tribal Persian Rugs
Materials
Wool, Cotton, Foam
Neutral Persian Gabbeh Rug in Brown, Taupe, Gold, Red, Blue, Orange Wool, 4'x7'
Located in New York, NY
Striking tones of taupe, gold, red, blue, and orange highlight the splendidly striated field of this neutral brown Persian Gabbeh area rug in wool that measures approximately 4' x 7'...
Category
Early 2000s Persian Tribal Persian Rugs
Materials
Wool
Navy and Rust Mezit / Qashqai Runner - Nomadic Persian Rug
Located in Blacksburg, VA
Mesmerizing Vintage Meziti Runner
3' 3" x 9'
Gorgeous tribal rug comprised entirely of Persian wool raised, sheared, dyed, spun, and woven by the obscure Persian nomads The Mezitis...
Category
Mid-20th Century Persian Tribal Persian Rugs
Materials
Wool
100+ Year Old Persian Lori - Rusty Geometric Runner - 4' x1 2'
Located in Blacksburg, VA
Incredible Antique Persian Lori Runner
3' 9" x 12'
Beautiful runner made of wool raised, sheared, dyed, spun and woven by the famous nomadic Persians known as The Lores. Lori rugs ...
Category
Early 20th Century Persian Tribal Persian Rugs
Materials
Wool
Antique Persian Qashqai Mafrash- Large Tribal Sadle Bag
Located in Blacksburg, VA
Stunning Persian Qashqai Nomadic Bag
Beautiful piece of Persian heritage, handcrafted by the legendary nomads The Qashqais. This intricate and funtional piece of art took about a ye...
Category
Mid-20th Century Persian Tribal Persian Rugs
Materials
Leather, Wool
Antique Persian Bakhtiari Rug, Most Attractive Design
Located in Evanston, IL
A Stunning Persian Bakhtiari Rug: A Timeless Masterpiece from the 1920s
Imagine stepping into a room adorned with a magnificent 3'5" x 6'2" Persian Bakhtiari rug, dating back to the...
Category
Early 20th Century Persian Tribal Persian Rugs
Materials
Wool
Mid-20th Century Handmade Persian Shiraz Throw Rug
Located in New York, NY
A vintage Persian Shiraz throw rug handmade during the mid-20th century in vivid tones.
Measures: 1' 8" x 2' 7"
Persian rugs & carpets:
Persia (Iran) is a moderately large cou...
Category
Mid-20th Century Persian Tribal Persian Rugs
Materials
Wool, Cotton
Whimsical 100+ Year Old Kashkooli Gabeh - Pictorial Nomadic Persian Rug
Located in Blacksburg, VA
Unique 100 + Year Old Kashkooli Gabbeh
8ft x 3.5ft
Enchanting old pictorial Gabbeh rug, handcrafted by masterful Kashkoolis of the Qashqais. This nomadic treasure features an unusu...
Category
Early 20th Century Persian Tribal Persian Rugs
Materials
Wool
Eliko Rugs by David Ariel Long Persian Kurdish Runner, Paisley Field
Located in New York, NY
Kurdish rugs are traditional hand-woven textiles originating from the Kurdish regions, which span across parts of Turkey, Iran, Iraq, and Syria. These rugs have a rich history and are highly regarded for their craftsmanship and unique designs. Kurdish rugs are traditionally made by Kurdish nomadic or semi-nomadic tribes using a horizontal loom. They are primarily woven using wool The wool is often sourced from local sheep and is known for its durability and high quality. The rugs feature intricate patterns and motifs, which vary depending on the specific region and tribe. Each Kurdish rug is a reflection of the weaver's creativity, cultural heritage, and personal expression. The designs can include geometric shapes, floral patterns, medallions, animals, and symbols that hold cultural significance. The colors used in Kurdish rugs are typically vibrant and varied, ranging from earth tones to vivid hues. Kurdish rugs are prized for their durability and longevity. They are known for their tight and dense weaves, which contribute to their sturdiness. These rugs are commonly used as floor coverings but are also appreciated as decorative pieces and collectors' items due to their artistic value. Over time, Kurdish rugs have gained international recognition for their aesthetic appeal and cultural significance. They are sought after by collectors and enthusiasts around the world, and authentic Kurdish rugs continue to be produced by skilled artisans using traditional techniques. Eliko Rugs by David Ariel...
Category
1930s Persian Vintage Tribal Persian Rugs
Materials
Wool
100 Year Old Persian Lori - Rusty Geometric Runner - 4' x1 2'
Located in Blacksburg, VA
Immaculate 100+ Year Old Lori
4' x 12'
This beautiful rust toned runner was handwoven by the Lores, one of the most renowned rug weaving tribes of Persia. The Bakhtiari trace thei...
Category
Early 20th Century Persian Tribal Persian Rugs
Materials
Wool
Antique Geometric Lori - Nomadic Persian Rug
Located in Blacksburg, VA
Gorgeous Colorful 1930s Lori
9 ft x 3.5
Hand knotted by the famous nomads of Persia, the Lores over 90 years ago.
Comprised entirely of wool that was raised, sheared, dyed, spun...
Category
Early 20th Century Persian Tribal Persian Rugs
Materials
Wool
Antique Persian Viss / Arak Runner
Located in Blacksburg, VA
Flawless, 40's Persian Viss Runner
Handwoven in Viss area of Arak, Iran.
Featuring soft and plush Persian wool masterfully hand woven, by tribal persian natives.
This piece boasts...
Category
Mid-20th Century Persian Tribal Persian Rugs
Materials
Wool
Vintage Afshar Rug
Located in Chicago, IL
An incredible vintage late 20th-century Afshar rug with a pattern with alternating trees-of-life, deer, and stylized floral patterns all woven in cut pile s...
Category
Late 20th Century Persian Tribal Persian Rugs
Materials
Wool
Zabihi Collection Tribal Antique Shiraz Pictorial Small Bagface Rug
Located in New York, NY
an early 20th century Persian Shiraz Pictorial small bagface rug
2' x 2'5''
Category
Early 20th Century Persian Tribal Persian Rugs
Materials
Wool
Bobyrug’s nice antique distressed qashqai fragment rug
Located in Saint Ouen, FR
Nice late 19th century qashqai fragment rug with beautiful geometrical and tribal design and nice natural colours, entirely hand knotted with wool on wool foundation
✨✨✨
"Experienc...
Category
Late 19th Century Asian Antique Tribal Persian Rugs
Materials
Wool
Bobyrug’s pretty antique distressed Afshar rug
Located in Saint Ouen, FR
Very beautiful and decorative mid century Afshar rug with nice tribal design and beautiful colours, entirely hand knotted with wool on cotton foundation.
Wears due to age and use!
✨...
Category
Mid-20th Century Asian Tribal Persian Rugs
Materials
Wool, Cotton
Zabihi Collection Red Persian Pictorial Gabbeh Rug
Located in New York, NY
One-of-a-kind Persian animal motif red Gabbeh rug from the late 20th century
Measures: 4' x 6'3''.
Category
Late 20th Century Tribal Persian Rugs
Materials
Wool
Wonderful antique collectible north western rug
Located in Saint Ouen, FR
Very pretty antique north western rug with nice decorative and stylized design and beautiful natural colours, entirely hand knotted with wool on wool foundation .
✨✨✨
"Experience th...
Category
Mid-19th Century Asian Antique Tribal Persian Rugs
Materials
Wool
Mid-20th Century Persian Khoy Rug
Located in Chicago, IL
A beautiful mid-20th century Persian Khoy rug with an all-over floral trellis pattern woven in repeated large-scale flowers and vases potted with trees-of-lif...
Category
1960s Persian Vintage Tribal Persian Rugs
Materials
Wool
Early 20th Century Persian Ganjeh Rug
Located in Chicago, IL
A stunning early 20th century Persian Ganjeh runner with an all-over repeated paisley pattern surrounded by a wide border with multiple petite floral patterned stripes, and all woven...
Category
Early 1900s Persian Antique Tribal Persian Rugs
Materials
Wool
Zabihi Collection Vintage Fish pattern Persian Bidjar Rug
Located in New York, NY
late 20th century Century Persian Bidjar rug with a herati "fish" design
Measures: 3'9'' x 5'7''.
Category
20th Century Persian Tribal Persian Rugs
Materials
Wool
Vintage Baluch Persian rug in Red, Blue, White & Black Patterns from Rug & Kilim
Located in Long Island City, NY
Hand-knotted in wool, this 2x2 Baluch Persian rug of the 1950s is the latest to enter Rug & Kilim’s Antique & Vintage collection.
On the Design:
The vintage Baluch rug carries a st...
Category
1950s Persian Vintage Tribal Persian Rugs
Materials
Wool
Antique Persian Turkmen Saddlebag
Located in Dallas, TX
78479 Antique Persian Turkmen Saddlebag, 01'09 x 03'04. Emanating nomadic charm with incredible detail and texture, this hand-knotted wool antique Persian Turkmen saddlebag is a captivating vision of woven beauty. It features an allover geometric pattern composed of ambiguous tribal motifs. The striking play of pattern and tribal style imbues this antique saddle bag...
Category
Early 20th Century Persian Tribal Persian Rugs
Materials
Wool
Pretty antique tribal Shiraz rug
Located in Saint Ouen, FR
Nice early 20th century Shiraz rug with beautiful geometrical and tribal design and beautiful natural colours with a blue field and red, orange, brown and green in design, entirely h...
Category
Early 20th Century Asian Tribal Persian Rugs
Materials
Wool
Authentic Antique and Vintage Persian Tribal Rugs for Sale on 1stDibs
Make a bold statement in a living room or bedroom by incorporating vintage Persian tribal 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, real 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 antique 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 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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