Tribal Persian Rugs
to
332
Width
to
Length
to
2,825
166
8
839
362
160
110
97
82
65
60
32
14
14
9
9
8
5
3
3
193
2,632
174
700
1,000
163
123
78
129
111
59
426
49
34
22
5
2,994
2,970
95
30
10
2,845
129
2,999
2,995
2,996
2,944
2,111
1,896
685
662
35
20
11
11
8
Style: Tribal
Antique Persian Bidjar Runner
Located in New York, NY
An antique Persian Bidjar rug from the turn of the 20th century.
Category
Early 20th Century Persian Tribal Persian Rugs
Materials
Wool
Antique Gabbeh Rug Coral Orange and Red Wool Persian Tribal by Rug & Kilim
Located in Long Island City, NY
Hand knotted in wool originating from Persia, circa 1910-1920, this antique Persian rug enjoys a unique coral red-orange colorway seldom seen in this extent, complementing a particul...
Category
1910s Persian Vintage Tribal Persian Rugs
Materials
Wool
Outstanding Early 20th Century Mahal Rug
Located in Chicago, IL
An outstanding early 20th century Persian Mahal rug with an incredible all-over pattern of myriad flowers and leaves woven in light and dark indigo, gold, green, crimson, white, and ...
Category
1940s Persian Vintage Tribal Persian Rugs
Materials
Wool
Vintage Persian Hamadan Rug
Located in Chicago, IL
A wonderful mid-20th century Persian Hamadan rug with six large floral medallions living amidst a field of more flowers, and all woven crimson, beige, white, and pink wool. The borde...
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
Mid-20th Century Handmade Persian Baluch Accent Rug
Located in New York, NY
A vintage Persian Baluch accent rug handmade during the mid-20th century with cotton highlights.
Measures: 5' 3" x 9' 0".
Category
Mid-20th Century Persian Tribal Persian Rugs
Materials
Wool
Fantastic Vintage Turkoman Rug
Located in Chicago, IL
A fantastic vintage Persian Turkoman rug with an all-over field of floral medallions woven in white, cream, brown, and black colored wool surround...
Category
Mid-20th Century Persian Tribal Persian Rugs
Materials
Wool
Mid-20th Century Handmade Persian Pictorial Bakhtiari Wide Runner Rug
Located in New York, NY
A vintage Persian pictorial wide runner format rug handmade by the Bakhtiari tribe during the mid-20th century.
Measures: 4' 4" x 14' 1".
Category
Mid-20th Century Persian Tribal Persian Rugs
Materials
Wool
Vintage Qashqai Persian Gabbeh Runner with Checkerboard Pattern by Rug & Kilim
Located in Long Island City, NY
This vintage 3x6 Persian runner is a Gabbeh rug that originates from the Qashqai tribe—hand-knotted in wool circa 1950-1960.
Its repeat is a geometric pattern that plays beige and...
Category
1950s Persian Vintage Tribal Persian Rugs
Materials
Wool
Rug & Kilim’s Sofreh-Style Persian Kilim in Beige with Blue Checkerboard Pattern
By Rug & Kilim
Located in Long Island City, NY
This contemporary 3x4 Persian kilim is an exciting new addition to Rug & Kilim’s flat weave designs. Handwoven in wool, its design is inspired by antique...
Category
2010s Indian Tribal Persian Rugs
Materials
Wool
Vintage Persian Kilim in Red with Blue Geometric Patterns
Located in Long Island City, NY
This vintage 5x14 Persian kilim is a mid-century tribal rug believed to originate from the Khalkhal village in Azerbaijan.
On the Design:
Handwoven in wool, this flatweave enj...
Category
1950s Persian Vintage Tribal Persian Rugs
Materials
Wool
Neutral Organic Cream, Brown and Gold Wool Tribal Gabbeh Rug, 1’ x 2’
Located in New York, NY
Measuring 1’4” x 2,’ this cream, gold and brown wool Persian Gabbeh carpet is hand-knotted and belongs to the Orley Shabahang World Market Collection. Woven in Iran, the carpet’s traditional Persian weave provides a soft and plush pile while producing a durable foundation. The neutral cream and brown striations in the field originate from the natural tones of undyed handspun wool. The gold shades of the design are achieved using vegetable dyes, preferred for their vibrant shades and fade-resistant qualities. Characteristic among Gabbeh carpets is the two-dimensional design that represents the surrounding landscape of the weaver. In this example, the small golden boxes...
Category
1990s Persian Tribal Persian Rugs
Materials
Wool
Rug & Kilim’s Zilu Style Kilim in White and Blue-Gray Geometric Pattern
By Rug & Kilim
Located in Long Island City, NY
This contemporary 9x13 flat weave is an exciting new unveiling from the Kilim & Flat Weave Collection by Rug & Kilim.
Handwoven in wool, its design draws inspiration from Zilu Kili...
Category
2010s Persian Tribal Persian Rugs
Materials
Wool
Mid-20th Century Handmade Persian Mahal Folk Throw Rug
Located in New York, NY
A vintage Persian Mahal folk throw rug handmade during the mid-20th century.
Measures: 3' 0" x 5' 1".
Category
Mid-20th Century Persian Tribal Persian Rugs
Materials
Wool
Vintage Mazandaran Persian Kilim in Rich Stripe Patterns by Rug & Kilim
Located in Long Island City, NY
This vintage 5x9 Mazandaran Persian Kilim is a new addition in Rug & Kilim's rare tribal curations. Handwoven in wool circa 1940-1950.
Further on the Design:
This Mazandaran k...
Category
1940s Persian Vintage Tribal Persian Rugs
Materials
Wool
Vintage Persian Gabbeh Rug
Located in New York, NY
A vintage Persian Gabbeh rug woven by the nomadic Qashqai tribe. This is definitely a conversational piece and one created for an artsy individual that can enjoy the quirkiness of vintage tribal rugs. Aside from the offset medallion and highly striated field ranging from brick to crimson red, the text reading "year 2536 (intended, most likely, for the year the rug was made)" is peculiar regardless if its source is from the Persian calendar (current year: 1397) or the Gregorian calendar (current year: 2018).
Was the weaver an innumerate individual that lacked basic education and just slapped on some nonsensical numbers of a futuristic date onto the rug?
Or, was this an extremely intelligent individual that possessed a skill that very few have? The ability to convert the old imperial Persian (Achaemenid) calendar created in 559 BC under Cyrus the Great...
Category
Late 20th Century Persian Tribal Persian Rugs
Materials
Wool
Tribal Persian Mazandaran Flat-Weave Rug
By Nasiri
Located in New York, NY
Our Mazandaran collection highlights the Minimalist sophistication that existed long before the modern era. The collection was inspired by the kilims that were originally woven by Pe...
Category
2010s Persian Tribal Persian Rugs
Materials
Wool
Mid-20th Century Handmade Persian Veece Room Size Carpet
Located in New York, NY
A vintage Persian Veece room size carpet handmade during the mid-20th century.
Measures: 8' 7" x 11' 3".
Category
Mid-20th Century Persian Tribal Persian Rugs
Materials
Wool
Tribal Persian Mazandaran Flat-Weave Rug
By Nasiri
Located in New York, NY
Our Mazandaran collection highlights the Minimalist sophistication that existed long before the modern era. The collection was inspired by the kilims that were woven by Persian women...
Category
2010s Persian Tribal Persian Rugs
Materials
Wool
Antique Persian Bag Kilim in Brown with Geometric Patterns, from Rug & Kilim
Located in Long Island City, NY
Handwoven in wool circa 1910-1920, this 3x3 Kilim is an antique Persian bag—a collectible textile once used by nomadic tribes in their daily life.
On the ...
Category
1910s Persian Vintage Tribal Persian Rugs
Materials
Wool
Zebra Print Mid-20th Century Handmade Persian Flatweave Kilim Accent Rug
Located in New York, NY
A vintage Persian flatweave Kilim square accent rug, with a zebra print design, handmade during the mid-20th century.
Measures: 5' 10" x 6' 5".
Category
Mid-20th Century Persian Tribal Persian Rugs
Materials
Wool
Antique Persian Bag Kilim Runner with Geometric Patterns, from Rug & Kilim
Located in Long Island City, NY
Handwoven in wool circa 1910-1920, this 3x6 Kilim runner is an antique Persian bag—a collectible textile once used by nomadic tribes in their daily life.
...
Category
1910s Persian Vintage Tribal Persian Rugs
Materials
Wool
Vintage Karadagh Persian Kilim in Polychromatic Geometric Pattern by Rug & Kilim
Located in Long Island City, NY
This vintage 5x12 Persian Kilim is believed to be a tribal rug of Karadagh—a mountainous region known for its craft. Handwoven in wool, it originates circa 1950-1960.
Further on the...
Category
1950s Persian Vintage Tribal Persian Rugs
Materials
Wool
Rug & Kilim’s Tribal Style Kilim in Red, Blue and Beige-Brown Geometric Patterns
By Rug & Kilim
Located in Long Island City, NY
Handwoven in wool, this contemporary 4x12 Kilim by Rug & Kilim is inspired by antique tribal Kilims and flatweaves.
On the Design:
This runner enjoys a play of chevrons and ge...
Category
2010s Persian Tribal Persian Rugs
Materials
Wool
Vintage Ghazvin Kilim in Black with Red & Blue Geometric pattern by Rug & Kilim
Located in Long Island City, NY
Handwoven in wool from Persia circa 1950-1960, a vintage Ghazvin kilim rug boasting an atypical design. The vision carries geometric repetition in deep reds, browns & blues with natu...
Category
1950s Persian Vintage Tribal Persian Rugs
Materials
Wool
19th Century Persian Kurdish Rug
Located in Chicago, IL
A stunning late 19th century Persian Kurdish rug with the most beautiful all-over large-scale mirrored floral pattern woven in crimson, white, gold, pink, and set against a dark indi...
Category
Late 19th Century Persian Antique Tribal Persian Rugs
Materials
Wool
Vintage Persian Kilim in Red, Black & White Geometric Patterns
Located in Long Island City, NY
Handwoven in wool circa 1950-1960, This 11x11 vintage Persian kilim is a rare work from the Rug & Kilim collection.
On the Design:
This kilim is believed to be of Turan provena...
Category
1950s Persian Vintage Tribal Persian Rugs
Materials
Wool
Antique Green Blue Tribal Geometric Persian Kurd Area Rug, circa 1920s-1930s
Located in New York, NY
This lovely antique Persian Kurdish green carpet measures: 4.11 x 9.6 ft. and is from 1920s-1930s.
Category
1920s Persian Vintage Tribal Persian Rugs
Materials
Wool
Tribal Mid-20th Century Handmade Persian Shiraz Accent Rug in Cream and Brown
Located in New York, NY
A vintage Persian Shiraz accent rug handmade during the mid-20th century with a geometric tribal design in creams and browns.
Measures: 6'3" x 9'3".
Category
Mid-20th Century Persian Tribal Persian Rugs
Materials
Wool
Early 20th Century Handmade Persian Kurd Runner in Earth Tones
Located in New York, NY
An antique Persian rug in runner format in earth tones handmade during the early 20th century by the Kurdish tribes in Persia. This unique piece shows the genuineness and the creativ...
Category
Early 20th Century Persian Tribal Persian Rugs
Materials
Wool
Vintage Sofreh Persian Kilim in Brown with Blue & Red Borders - by Rug & Kilim
Located in Long Island City, NY
This vintage 2x5 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 patter...
Category
1970s Persian Vintage Tribal Persian Rugs
Materials
Wool
Vintage Northwest Persian Kilim in Salmon with Medallions
Located in Long Island City, NY
This vintage 5x12 Persian Kilim is a tribal rug from Meshkin—a small northwestern village known for its fabulous works. Handwoven in wool, it originates circa 1950-1960.
On the De...
Category
1950s Persian Vintage Tribal Persian Rugs
Materials
Wool
Mid-20th Century Handmade Persian Malayer Accent Rug
Located in New York, NY
A vintage Persian Malayer accent rug handmade during the mid-20th century.
Measures: 4' 1" x 6' 1".
Category
Mid-20th Century Persian Tribal Persian Rugs
Materials
Wool
Vintage Palas Persian Kilim in Pink and Ochre Stripes
Located in Long Island City, NY
Handwoven in wool circa 1950-1960, this vintage 6x11 Persian Kilim from Kurdistan employs the distinct “palas” weaving technique.
On The Design:
This pattern enjoys an interes...
Category
1950s Persian Vintage Tribal Persian Rugs
Materials
Wool
Vintage Persian Bidjar Kilim in Polychromatic Geometric Patterns by Rug & Kilim
Located in Long Island City, NY
This vintage 5x11 Persian Kilim is an outstanding new addition of Bidjar provenance in Rug & Kilim's rare tribal curations. Handwoven in wool circa 1950-1960.
Further on the Design:...
Category
1950s Persian Vintage Tribal Persian Rugs
Materials
Wool
Mid-20th Century Handmade Persian Hamadan Runner
Located in New York, NY
A vintage Persian Hamadan runner handmade during the mid-20th century with cotton highlights.
Measures: 1' 3" x 10' 6".
Category
Mid-20th Century Persian Tribal Persian Rugs
Materials
Wool
Vintage Persian Kilim in Red & Black with Diamond Patterns by Rug & Kilim
Located in Long Island City, NY
This vintage 6x13 Persian Kilim is a tribal rug from Meshkin—a small northwestern village known for its fabulous works. Handwoven in wool, it originates circa 1950-1960.
Further on ...
Category
1950s Persian Vintage Tribal Persian Rugs
Materials
Wool
Tribal 21st Century Handmade Persian Kurd Small Runner
Located in New York, NY
A tribal Persian Kurd small runner handmade during the 21st century.
Measures: 1' 10" x 6' 6".
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Persian Tribal Persian Rugs
Materials
Wool
Mid-20th Century Handmade Persian Flatweave Kilim Accent Rug
Located in New York, NY
A vintage Persian flatweave Kilim accent rug handmade during the mid-20th century.
Measures: 4' 7" x 7' 5".
Category
Mid-20th Century Persian Tribal Persian Rugs
Materials
Wool
Vintage Persian Kilim in Red & Black, Colorful Medallion Patterns by Rug & Kilim
Located in Long Island City, NY
This vintage 5x10 Persian Kilim is a tribal rug from Meshkin—a small northwestern village known for its fabulous works. Handwoven in wool, it originates circa 1950-1960.
Further on ...
Category
1950s Persian Vintage Tribal Persian Rugs
Materials
Wool
Vintage Persian Kilim in Panel-Weave with Polychromatic Stripes by Rug & Kilim
Located in Long Island City, NY
This vintage 6x8 Persian kilim is handwoven in wool, and originates circa 1950-1960.
On the Design:
This design remarks the panel-weaving techniqu...
Category
1950s Persian Vintage Tribal Persian Rugs
Materials
Wool
Vintage Baluch Persian Kilim with Stripes & Geometric Patterns
Located in Long Island City, NY
Hand-knotted in wool circa 1950, this 6x10 vintage Persian Kilim is a tribal rug of Baluch provenance.
On the Design:
This flatweave enjoys stripes and sharp, finely woven geometr...
Category
1950s Persian Vintage Tribal Persian Rugs
Materials
Wool
Vintage Shahsavan Persian Kilim in Polychromatic Stripes by Rug & Kilim
Located in Long Island City, NY
This vintage 5x10 Persian Kilim is a tribal rug we believe to be of Shahsavan provenance. Handwoven in wool, it originates circa 1950-1960.
Further on the Design:
The bold design p...
Category
1950s Persian Vintage Tribal Persian Rugs
Materials
Wool
Early 20th Century Handmade Persian Serab Runner
Located in New York, NY
An antique Persian Serab runner handmade during the early 20th century.
Measures: 3' 1" x 12' 9".
Category
Early 20th Century Persian Tribal Persian Rugs
Materials
Wool
Vintage Persian Kilim Rug in Polychromatic Stripes by Rug & Kilim
Located in Long Island City, NY
This vintage 7x12 Persian Kilim is a unique tribal rug for its period that hails from the Northwestern in Azerbaijan. Handwoven in wool, it originates circa 1950-1960.
Further on th...
Category
1950s Persian Vintage Tribal Persian Rugs
Materials
Wool
Qom Silk Rug (silk on cotton) depicting the Hunting Scene // Kashmir 1950s
Located in Beograd, RS
In this listing you will find a beautiful silk rug hand knotted on silk. It depicts a hunting scene including human figures and animals. Made in Kashmir around 1950s.
Good vintage c...
Category
1950s Nepalese Vintage Tribal Persian Rugs
Materials
Cotton, Silk
Persian Shiraz Gabbeh Rug
Located in San Diego, CA
This stunning piece is a hand-knotted Persian Gabbeh rug. Gabbeh rugs are a variety of Persian hand knotted carpets which mostly are made by nomadic Qashqai tribes in southern Iran (...
Category
1990s Persian Tribal Persian Rugs
Materials
Wool
Vintage Persian Kilim Rug in Solid Brown by Rug & Kilim
Located in Long Island City, NY
This vintage 6x10 Persian kilim is a unique tribal rug for its period, handwoven in wool circa 1950-1960.
Further on the Design:
The piece carries a rare disposition with a solid c...
Category
1950s Persian Vintage Tribal Persian Rugs
Materials
Wool
Vintage Persian Kilim Rug in Polychromatic Geometric Patterns by Rug & Kilim
Located in Long Island City, NY
This vintage 3x6 Persian kilim is a unique tribal runner for its period, handwoven in wool circa 1950-1960.
Further on the Design:
A field hosts tribal patterns & a series of h...
Category
1950s Persian Vintage Tribal Persian Rugs
Materials
Wool
Decorative Tribal Persian Flat-Weave Runner
By Nasiri
Located in New York, NY
This flat-weave runner is made with handspun cotton and natural dyes. It is inspired by the vintage kilims that are native to the Shiraz region in Iran. NASIRI continues their rich t...
Category
2010s Persian Tribal Persian Rugs
Materials
Cotton
Tribal Persian Mazandaran Flat-Weave Rug
By Nasiri
Located in New York, NY
Our Mazandaran collection highlights the Minimalist sophistication that existed long before the modern era. The collection was inspired by the kilims that were originally woven by Pe...
Category
2010s Persian Tribal Persian Rugs
Materials
Wool
Vintage Sofreh Persian Kilim in Brown Open Field, Vibrant Borders - 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
Tribal Persian Mazandaran Sunburst Flat-weave Rug
By Nasiri
Located in New York, NY
Our Mazandaran collection highlights the Minimalist sophistication that existed long before the modern era. The collection was inspired by the kilims that were woven by Persian women...
Category
2010s Persian Tribal Persian Rugs
Materials
Wool
Mid-20th Century Handmade Persian Veece Large Room Size Carpet
Located in New York, NY
A vintage Persian Veece large room size carpet handmade during the mid-20th century.
Measures: 9' 9" x 14' 3".
Category
Mid-20th Century Persian Tribal Persian Rugs
Materials
Wool
Early 20th Century Lilihan Rug
Located in Chicago, IL
A fantastic early 20th century Persian Lilihan rug with a mirrored Tree-of-life pattern depicting a potted tree with several flowering branches, and surrou...
Category
1920s Persian Vintage Tribal Persian Rugs
Materials
Wool
Tribal Mid-Century Modern Style Persian Mazandaran Flat-Weave Rug
By Nasiri
Located in New York, NY
Our Mazandaran collection highlights the Minimalist sophistication that existed long before the modern era. The collection was inspired by the kilims that were originally woven by Pe...
Category
2010s Persian Tribal Persian Rugs
Materials
Wool
Contemporary Tribal Style Persian Flatweave Kilim Small Room Size Carpet
Located in New York, NY
A modern Persian flatwoven Kilim small room size carpet handmade during the 21st century in the tribal style.
Measures: 6' 6" x 10' 2".
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Persian Tribal Persian Rugs
Materials
Wool
Mid-20th Century Handmade Persian Veece Small Room Size Carpet
Located in New York, NY
A vintage Persian Veece small room size carpet handmade during the mid-20th century.
Measures: 7' 2" x 10' 4".
Category
Mid-20th Century Persian 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.
Find Tabriz rugs, silk Persian rugs and other antique and vintage rugs on 1stDibs.