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Style: Tribal
Mid-20th Century Persian Mazleghan Rug
Located in Chicago, IL
This mid-20th century Persian Mazlaghan rug is a vibrant example of traditional craftsmanship from the Mazlaghan region in western Iran. Renowned for their bold geometric patterns an...
Category
Mid-20th Century Persian Tribal Persian Rugs
Materials
Wool
Vintage Gabbeh Tribal Rug, Persian Rug in Gray Colorful Chevrons - Rug & Kilim
Located in Long Island City, NY
This vintage 4x7 Persian Gabbeh rug is the latest grand entry to Rug & Kilim’s curation of iconic tribal pieces. Hand-knotted in wool circa 1950-1960.
On the Design:
This vintage ...
Category
1950s Persian Vintage Tribal Persian Rugs
Materials
Wool
Mid-20th Century Persian Afshar Accent Rug
Located in New York, NY
A vintage Persian Afshar accent rug handmade during the Mid-20th century.
Measures: 5' 4" x 7' 2"
Category
Mid-20th Century Persian Tribal Persian Rugs
Materials
Wool
Vintage Persian Tribal Shiraz with Medallion Design on Dark Background
Located in Atlanta, GA
This vintage Persian Shiraz features a rich navy blue background under the centered red medallions, edged with green, gold, taupe, maroon, pinks and reds. Paired with earthy tones, such as greens, creams, oranges, and reds, in an intricate tribal border, this conversational piece merits congruency with many interiors.
Keivan Woven Arts: rug EMB-9694-P13894 Measures: 5'3 x 8'4 Country of origin: Iran Type: Shiraz Circa 1920 Key Words: Antique Persian Rug, Vintage Persian Rugs, Authentic Shiraz Rug, Vintage Shiraz, Shiraz Antique Rug, Diamond Medallion Rug...
Category
Mid-20th Century Persian Tribal Persian Rugs
Materials
Wool
Vintage Persian Baluch Rug
Located in New York, NY
A vintage Persian Baluch carpet from the mid-20th century.
Category
Mid-20th Century Persian Tribal Persian Rugs
Materials
Wool
Bobyrug’s Wonderful Antique Afshar Rug
Located in Saint Ouen, FR
Discover the timeless elegance of a late 19th-century fine Afshar rug. Hand-knotted with meticulous craftsmanship, this masterpiece features a decorative design on a deep navy backgr...
Category
Late 19th Century Asian Antique Tribal Persian Rugs
Materials
Wool
$11,338 Sale Price
20% Off
Zabihi Collection Large Persian Antique Bakhtiari Rug
Located in New York, NY
1920s Persian Bakhtiari Rug with an all-over colorful geometric design surrounded by a floral border
Details
rug no. j4187
size 11' 9" x 16' 5" (358 x 500 cm)
Category
Early 20th Century Persian Tribal Persian Rugs
Materials
Wool
Early 20th Century Persian Afshar Accent Rug
Located in New York, NY
An antique Persian Afshar accent rug handmade during the Early 20th century.
Measures: 4' 5" x 6' 7"
Category
Early 20th Century Persian Tribal Persian Rugs
Materials
Wool
Vintage Persian Gabbeh Runner
Located in Chicago, IL
A charming vintage mid-20th century Persian Gabbeh runner with several goats and human figures across an abrash crimson background, and surrounde...
Category
Mid-20th Century Persian Tribal Persian Rugs
Materials
Wool
Afghanistan Sultanabad Square Area Rugs - Wool Blue Green - 95785
Located in Dallas, TX
Discover the elegance of Afghanistan Sultanabad featuring Square Area Rugs in Circa 1990. Designed with Wool and BlueGreen, this exclusive design is perfect for enhancing your space.
Category
20th Century Afghan Tribal Persian Rugs
Materials
Wool
1960's Persian Abadeh Guardian Lion Pictorial Carpet
Located in Dallas, TX
79009 Vintage Persian Abadeh Pictorial Rug, 03'05 x 04'10. Persian Abadeh rugs, crafted in the central Iranian town of Abadeh, beautifully blend the tribal artistry of Qashqai nomads...
Category
Mid-20th Century Persian Tribal Persian Rugs
Materials
Wool
Vintage Gabbeh Persian Rug, Gold and Black with Lion Pictorial - Rug & Kilim
Located in Long Island City, NY
This vintage 3x5 Persian Gabbeh rug is the latest grand entry to Rug & Kilim’s curation of rare tribal pieces. Hand-knotted in wool circa 1950-1960.
On the Design:
This vintage Ga...
Category
1950s Persian Vintage Tribal Persian Rugs
Materials
Wool
Vintage Gabbeh Persian, Beige-Brown and Red with Diamond Patterns - Rug & Kilim
Located in Long Island City, NY
This vintage 4x6 Persian Gabbeh rug is the latest grand entry to Rug & Kilim’s curation of rare tribal pieces. Hand-knotted in wool circa 1950-1960.
On the Design:
A vivid express...
Category
1950s Persian Vintage Tribal Persian Rugs
Materials
Wool
Vintage Persian Nain Rug
Located in Chicago, IL
This exquisite late 20th-century Persian Rain rug is a masterpiece of traditional craftsmanship. Its design centers on a grand medallion that radiates elegance and draws the eye, set...
Category
Late 20th Century Persian Tribal Persian Rugs
Materials
Wool, Silk
$11,500
Zabihi Collection Camel Powder Blue Antique Persian Serab Small Rug
Located in New York, NY
An early 20th century traditional Persian Serab mat in powder blue and camel accents.
Measures: 2'7" x 4'1".
Category
Early 20th Century Persian Tribal Persian Rugs
Materials
Wool
Pretty antique distressed Shiraz rug
Located in Saint Ouen, FR
Very beautiful late 19th century distressed Shiraz rug with beautiful geometrical and tribal design and nice natural colours with red, blue, yellow , green, navy blue and white, enti...
Category
Late 19th Century Asian Antique Tribal Persian Rugs
Materials
Wool
$2,135 Sale Price
20% Off
Persian Sultanabad Area Rugs - Wool Blue Ivory Red Design - 91789
Located in Dallas, TX
Persian Sultanabad Traditional Wool Rug
Skilled craftsmanship defines this wool area rug. It is from Iran. Designed for traditional living. It presents an intricate Sultanabad patter...
Category
20th Century Persian Tribal Persian Rugs
Materials
Wool
Vintage Sofreh Persian Kilim rug in Blue with Red Medallion - by Rug & Kilim
Located in Long Island City, NY
This vintage 4x4 square Persian kilim is a tribal Sofreh rug—handwoven in wool circa 1970-1980.
Further on the Design:
Sofreh Kilims like this piece are known for their minimalist ...
Category
1970s Persian Vintage Tribal Persian Rugs
Materials
Wool
Early 20th Century Persian Afshar Accent Rug
Located in New York, NY
An antique Persian Afshar accent rug handmade during the Early 20th century.
Measures: 4' 9" x 6' 2"
Category
Early 20th Century Persian Tribal Persian Rugs
Materials
Wool
Zabihi Collection Narrow Persian Neutral Heriz Runner
Located in New York, NY
A narrow Persian Heriz Karadja runner from the 2nd quarter of the 20th century.
Measures: 1 '10” x 6'.
Category
20th Century Persian Tribal Persian Rugs
Materials
Wool
Afghanistan Sultanabad Area Rugs - Wool Blue Design - 95883
Located in Dallas, TX
Discover the elegance of Afghanistan Sultanabad featuring Area Rugs in Circa 1990. Designed with Wool and Blue, this exclusive design is perfect for enhancing your space.
Category
20th Century Afghan Tribal Persian Rugs
Materials
Wool
Vintage Gabbeh Persian Rug with Cream and Brown Geometric Patterns - Rug & Kilim
Located in Long Island City, NY
This vintage 3x5 Persian Gabbeh rug is the latest entry to Rug & Kilim’s curation of rare tribal pieces. Hand-knotted in wool circa 1950-1960.
On the Design:
This vintage Gabbeh r...
Category
1950s Persian Vintage Tribal Persian Rugs
Materials
Wool
Vintage Persian rug in Beige with Horse Pictorials by Rug & Kilim
Located in Long Island City, NY
This vintage 4x7 Persian rug is a rare tribal piece, hand-knotted in wool circa 1950-1960.
The design favors a beige field that hosts three horse pictorials in rust and silver-gray with black accents. It’s a collectible piece of primitivist folk art with the old-world charm nomadic Persian rugs...
Category
1950s Persian Vintage Tribal Persian Rugs
Materials
Wool
Afghanistan Kilim Square Area Rugs - Wool Brown Red Taupe - 88684
Located in Dallas, TX
Discover the elegance of Afghanistan Kilim featuring Square Area Rugs in Circa 1910. Designed with Wool and BrownIvoryRedTaupe, this exclusive design is perfect for enhancing your sp...
Category
20th Century Afghan Tribal Persian Rugs
Materials
Wool
Afghanistan Tabriz Area Rugs - Wool Ivory Taupe Yellow Design - 93887
Located in Dallas, TX
Afghanistan Tabriz Area Rugs,
The Modern Medallion: An Afghan Rug with Persian Soul
This really beautifull area rug is a stunning masterpiece of modern design, a textile that weaves...
Category
20th Century Afghan Tribal Persian Rugs
Materials
Wool
Zabihi Collection Worn Antique Persian Gabbeh Small Rug
Located in New York, NY
an early 20th-century colorful tribal persian gabbeh small rug
rug no. r5908
size 3' 2" x 5' 9" (97 x 175 cm)
Category
Early 20th Century Tribal Persian Rugs
Materials
Wool
Twin Vintage Persian Kilim Runner Rugs with Geometric Patterns
Located in Long Island City, NY
These flatweaves are a pair of twin 3x17 vintage Persian Kilim runner rugs, handwoven in wool circa 1950-1960. These tribal runners are nearly identical in size and design, with geom...
Category
1950s Persian Vintage Tribal Persian Rugs
Materials
Wool
Pakistani Bukhara Carpet in Orange and Green from the 1970s
Located in Milano, MI
Pakistani Bukhara carpet from the 1970s, in orange and emerald green colors.
Ø cm 280 h cm 190
Bukhara-type rugs are named after the city of the ...
Category
1970s Pakistani Vintage Tribal Persian Rugs
Materials
Wool
$2,704 Sale Price
29% Off
Mid-20th Century Persian Afshar Accent Rug
Located in New York, NY
This tribal scatter features a wool pile of asymmetric knots on a cotton foundation. It showcases a beige-tan-straw tonality with a large, nested lozenge field pattern, accented by d...
Category
Mid-20th Century Persian Tribal Persian Rugs
Materials
Wool
Early 20th Century Persian Kurdish Bidjar Accent Rug
Located in New York, NY
An antique Persian Kurdish Bidjar rug. An enormous serrated straw octagon and two vertical similar half octagons dominate the abrashed blue-grey field with floating side filler light...
Category
Early 20th Century Persian Tribal Persian Rugs
Materials
Wool
Afghanistan Sultanabad Over Size Rug - Wool Blue Brown Yellow - 94542
Located in Dallas, TX
Discover the elegance of Afghanistan Sultanabad featuring Over Size Rug in Circa 1990. Designed with Wool and BlueBrownOrangeYellow, this exclusive design is perfect for enhancing yo...
Category
20th Century Afghan Tribal Persian Rugs
Materials
Wool
Persian Gabbeh Small Rug - Wool Brown Ivory Design - 96942
Located in Dallas, TX
Discover the elegance of Persian Gabbeh featuring Small Rug in Circa 1910. Designed with Wool and BrownIvory, this exclusive design is perfect for enhancing your space.
Category
20th Century Iraqi Tribal Persian Rugs
Materials
Wool
Zabihi Collection Dramatic Large Persian Antique Bakhtiari Rug
Located in New York, NY
an early 20th Century formal dramatic Persian Bakhtiari Large Carpet
Details
rug no. j4566
size 13' 5" x 16' 5" (409 x 500 cm)
Category
Early 20th Century Persian Tribal Persian Rugs
Materials
Wool
Vintage Persian Tribal Kilim with Brown and Blue Medallions by Rug & Kilim
Located in Long Island City, NY
This vintage 5x13 Persian Kilim is believed to be a tribal rug of the 1950s.
Handwoven in wool, its design enjoys medallions and geometric motifs in rich brown, beige, and blue t...
Category
1950s Persian Vintage Tribal Persian Rugs
Materials
Wool
Mid-20th Century Persian Shiraz Accent Rug
Located in New York, NY
A vintage Persian Shiraz accent rug handmade during the Mid-20th century.
Measures: 4' 10" x 8' 4"
Category
Mid-20th Century Persian Tribal Persian Rugs
Materials
Wool
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
Afghanistan Sultanabad Area Rugs - Wool Green Design - 95870
Located in Dallas, TX
Discover the elegance of Afghanistan Sultanabad featuring Area Rugs in Circa 1990. Designed with Wool and Green, this exclusive design is perfect for enhancing your space.
Category
20th Century Afghan Tribal Persian Rugs
Materials
Wool
Early 20th Century Handmade Persian Tribal Pictorial Shiraz Accent Rug
Located in New York, NY
An antique Persian tribal accent rug handmade by the Shiraz tribe of south Persia during the early 20th century with a rare and unusual pictorial design of 4 chained tigers.
Measu...
Category
Early 20th Century Persian Tribal Persian Rugs
Materials
Wool
Turkey Kars Area Rugs - Wool Brown Pink Purpel Taupe Design - 92757
Located in Dallas, TX
Anatolian Kars Medallion Hand-Knotted Traditional Turkish Area Rug
This extraordinary rug commands attention with its bold, intricate geometry and a powerful central medallion. Its ...
Category
20th Century Turkish Tribal Persian Rugs
Materials
Wool
$4,920 Sale Price
20% Off
Zabihi Collection Tribal Geometric Antique Persian Kurdish Runner
Located in New York, NY
Spectacular tribal Kurdish runner from the 1st quarter of the 20th century
Measures: 3' x 16'5”.
Category
Early 20th Century Persian Tribal Persian Rugs
Materials
Wool
Mid-20th Century Persian Afshar Accent Rug
Located in New York, NY
A triple hooked ecru lozenge pole medallion is surrounded by rosettes on the rust-colored triple pointed, stepped, and tabbed cartouche medallion, set on the conforming watery blue f...
Category
Mid-20th Century Persian Tribal Persian Rugs
Materials
Wool
Early 20th Century Persian Kurdish Rug
Located in Chicago, IL
A remarkable early 20th century Persian Kurdish rug with an all-over mirrored trellis floral pattern surrounded by a complex border with several floral patterned and thin geometric p...
Category
1920s Persian Vintage Tribal Persian Rugs
Materials
Wool
Vintage Gabbeh Persian Tribal Rug, Blue with Geometric Patterns - Rug & Kilim
Located in Long Island City, NY
This vintage 3x6 Persian Gabbeh runner rug is the latest grand entry to Rug & Kilim’s curation of rare tribal pieces. Hand-knotted in wool circa 1950-1960.
On the Design:
This vin...
Category
1950s Persian Vintage Tribal Persian Rugs
Materials
Wool
Early 20th Century Persian Mehraban
Located in Chicago, IL
This early 20th-century Persian Mehraban rug is a radiant expression of village weaving tradition from northwestern Iran. At its center lies a large floral medallion, its stylized pe...
Category
1930s Persian Vintage Tribal Persian Rugs
Materials
Wool
Mid-20th Century Karadja Runner
Located in Chicago, IL
A wonderful mid-20th century Persian Karadja runner with several stylized floral medallions woven in myriad colors including brown, coral, pink, white, ...
Category
Mid-20th Century Persian Tribal Persian Rugs
Materials
Wool
Persian Gabbeh Small Rug - Wool Brown Ivory Design - 97823
Located in Dallas, TX
Discover the elegance of Persian Gabbeh featuring Small Rug in Circa 1940. Designed with Wool and BrownIvory, this exclusive design is perfect for enhancing your space.
Category
20th Century Iraqi Tribal Persian Rugs
Materials
Wool
Tribal Mid-20th Century Handmade Persian Bakhtiari Pictorial Accent Rug
Located in New York, NY
A vintage Persian tribal Bakhtiari accent rug handmade during the mid-20th century with a pictorial design.
Measures: 4' 0" x 5' 9".
Category
Mid-20th Century Persian Tribal Persian Rugs
Materials
Wool
Persian Gabbeh Small Rug - Wool Brown Ivory Design - 97663
Located in Dallas, TX
Discover the elegance of Persian Gabbeh featuring Small Rug in Circa 1940. Designed with Wool and BrownIvory, this exclusive design is perfect for enhancing your space.
Category
20th Century Iraqi Tribal Persian Rugs
Materials
Wool
Afghanistan Sultanabad Area Rugs - Wool Ivory Design - 97019
Located in Dallas, TX
Discover the elegance of Afghanistan Sultanabad featuring Area Rugs in Circa 1990. Designed with Wool and Ivory, this exclusive design is perfect for enhancing your space.
Category
20th Century Afghan Tribal Persian Rugs
Materials
Wool
Persian Bijar Area Rugs - Wool Brown Design - 97599
Located in Dallas, TX
A Traditional Persian Bijar Wool Runner Rug
This long runner displays remarkable density and rich, geometric detail. Its robust construction and distressed design bring a grounded p...
Category
20th Century Persian Tribal Persian Rugs
Materials
Wool
$7,200 Sale Price
20% Off
Afghanistan Heriz Over Size Rug - Wool Ivory Red Design - 97038
Located in Dallas, TX
Discover the elegance of Afghanistan Heriz featuring Over Size Rug in Circa 1990. Designed with Wool and IvoryRed, this exclusive design is perfect for enhancing your space.
Category
20th Century Afghan Tribal Persian Rugs
Materials
Wool
Antique Persian Shiraz Tribal Rug
Located in Dallas, TX
78519 Antique Persian Shiraz Rug, 03'07 x 04'10. Emanating nomadic charm with incredible detail and texture, this hand knotted wool antique Persian Shiraz rug is a captivating vision...
Category
Early 20th Century Persian Tribal Persian Rugs
Materials
Wool
$3,840 Sale Price
20% Off
Afghanistan Sultanabad Area Rugs - Wool Ivory Design - 96210
Located in Dallas, TX
Discover the elegance of Afghanistan Sultanabad featuring Area Rugs in Circa 1990. Designed with Wool and Ivory, this exclusive design is perfect for enhancing your space.
Category
20th Century Afghan Tribal Persian Rugs
Materials
Wool
Vintage Jajim Qashqai Persian Kilim in Red, Blue, and Ivory Tones - Rug & Kilim
Located in Long Island City, NY
This vintage 5x7 Persian kilim is a mid-century Qashqai tribal rug, handwoven in wool circa 1950-1960.
On the Design:
The mid-century Persian kilim is divided into vertically band...
Category
1950s Persian Vintage Tribal Persian Rugs
Materials
Wool
Bright Antique Persian Bidjar Carpet, circa 1900s
Located in New York, NY
The superbly abrashed royal blue ground displays five repeats of cartouche palmettes, stems, bitonal rough leaves, and short vine segments. The soft coral red border presents geometr...
Category
Early 1900s Persian Antique Tribal Persian Rugs
Materials
Wool
Afghanistan Sultanabad Area Rugs - Wool Green Ivory Design - 97486
Located in Dallas, TX
Discover the elegance of Afghanistan Sultanabad featuring Area Rugs in Circa 1990. Designed with Wool and GreenIvory, this exclusive design is perfect for enhancing your space.
Category
20th Century Afghan Tribal Persian Rugs
Materials
Wool
Vintage Afghani Bashir Rug
Located in Chicago, IL
This vintage late 20th-century Afghani Bashri rug is a striking example of tribal textile artistry, woven in rich tones of crimson, brown, coral, white, and tan wool. The field featu...
Category
Late 20th Century Afghan Tribal Persian Rugs
Materials
Wool
Zabihi Collection Jaff Kurd Bagface Rug
Located in New York, NY
An early 20th-century colorful Jaff Kurd Bagface.
1'8'' x 1'9''
Category
Early 20th Century Persian Tribal Persian Rugs
Materials
Wool
Afghanistan Sultanabad Area Rugs - Wool Blue Ivory Orange - 97283
Located in Dallas, TX
Discover the elegance of Afghanistan Sultanabad featuring Area Rugs in Circa 1990. Designed with Wool and BlueIvoryOrange, this exclusive design is perfect for enhancing your space.
Category
20th Century Afghan Tribal Persian Rugs
Materials
Wool
Afghanistan Kilim Area Rugs - Wool Brown Ivory Design - 88686
Located in Dallas, TX
Discover the elegance of Afghanistan Kilim featuring Area Rugs in Circa 1910. Designed with Wool and BrownIvory, this exclusive design is perfect for enhancing your space.
Category
20th Century Afghan 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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