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Style: Tribal
Vintage Persian Kilim Runner in Red with Medallion Patterns by Rug & Kilim
Located in Long Island City, NY
This vintage 4x16 Persian kilim is a unique tribal runner for its period, handwoven in wool circa 1950-1960.
Further on the Design:
A red open field hosts repeated medallions w...
Category
1950s 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
Antique Handmade Kurdish Rug/A Sampler, Ornak
Located in Evanston, IL
Ornak is a rug sampler, for corner of the rug.
Antique Kurdish rugs and bags are renowned for their distinctive patterns, vibrant colors, and high-quality craftsmanship. These textil...
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Early 20th Century Persian Tribal Persian Rugs
Materials
Wool
Early 20th Century Persian Afshar Rug
Located in Chicago, IL
A beautiful early 20th century Persian Afshar rug with a fantastic pattern containing a large central diamond medallion with stylized flowers, and living amidst a field of densely wo...
Category
1930s Persian Vintage 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
Vintage Shahsavan Persian Kilim in Red Open Field and Blue Border
Located in Long Island City, NY
This vintage 5x13 Persian Kilim is handwoven in wool, and originates circa 1950-1960.
On the Design:
This flatweave hosts a rare open field design seldom seen in this provenan...
Category
1950s Persian Vintage Tribal Persian Rugs
Materials
Wool
Vintage Shahsavan Persian Kilim in Red, Blue, White & Black by Rug & Kilim
Located in Long Island City, NY
This vintage 5x11 Shahsavan Persian Kilim is handwoven in wool, and originates circa 1950-1960.
On the Design:
The piece enjoys striped patterns in red & blue encased in black...
Category
1950s Persian Vintage Tribal Persian Rugs
Materials
Wool
Persian Vintage Ardabil Rug
Located in San Diego, CA
This rug is knotted in the province of Azarbayjan in north-west of Iran. The design is geometric with repeated medallion. The base color and border color is dark blue. The pile is wo...
Category
1960s Persian Vintage Tribal Persian Rugs
Materials
Wool
Nazmiyal Collection Antique Persian Bidjar Runner Rug
Located in New York, NY
Amazing Antique Persian Bidjar Runner Rug, Country of Origin: Persia, Circa: 1900
Category
20th Century Persian Tribal Persian Rugs
Materials
Wool
Vintage Persian Bidjar Tribal Kilim in Colorful Geometric Patterns, by Rug&Kilim
Located in Long Island City, NY
This vintage 4x5 Persian Kilim is a new addition of Bidjar provenance in Rug & Kilim's rare tribal curations. Handwoven in wool circa 1950-1960.
Further on the Design:
Bidjar ...
Category
1950s Persian Vintage Tribal Persian Rugs
Materials
Wool
Vintage Shahsavan Persian Kilim with Geometric Patterns by Rug & Kilim
Located in Long Island City, NY
This vintage 5x7 Persian Kilim is a midcentury rug believed to originate from the Shahsavan tribe circa 1950-1960.
Handwoven in wool, its design favors stripes and traditional ge...
Category
1950s Persian Vintage Tribal Persian Rugs
Materials
Wool
Vintage Karadagh Persian Kilim in Polychromatic Diamond Patterns by Rug & Kilim
Located in Long Island City, NY
This vintage 4x10 Persian Kilim is believed to be a tribal runner of Karadagh—a mountainous region known for its craft. Handwoven in wool, it originates circa 1950-1960.
Design:
...
Category
1950s Persian Vintage Tribal Persian Rugs
Materials
Wool
Early 20th Century Persian Bibikabad Rug
Located in Chicago, IL
A wonderful early 20th century Persian Bibikabad rug with a diamond medallion set against a floral partnered field of flowers, and surrounded by a complex border with multiple petite...
Category
1930s Persian Vintage Tribal Persian Rugs
Materials
Wool
Vintage Shahsavan Persian Kilim with Grey Geometric Patterns
Located in Long Island City, NY
This vintage 5x10 Persian Kilim is a midcentury tribal rug believed to hail from the Shahsavan tribe—handwoven in wool circa 1950-1960.
On the Design:
The field hosts sharp ro...
Category
1950s Persian Vintage Tribal Persian Rugs
Materials
Wool
Vintage Persian Afshar Rug
Located in New York, NY
A vintage Persian Afshar pictorial rug from the mid-20th century.
Measures: 4' 0" x 6' 9"
Category
Mid-20th Century Persian Tribal Persian Rugs
Materials
Wool
Mid-20th Century Handmade Persian Baluch Throw Rug
Located in New York, NY
A vintage Persian Baluch throw rug handmade during the mid-20th century with bright cotton highlights.
Measures: 1' 10" x 3' 2"
Persian rugs & carpets:
Persia (Iran) is a mode...
Category
Mid-20th Century Persian Tribal Persian Rugs
Materials
Cotton, Wool
Vintage Persian Karadagh Kilim in Red & Orange-Blue Medallions
Located in Long Island City, NY
This rare vintage 5x14 Persian Kilim is a tribal Karadagh rug — named after the mountainous region known for its fabulous works. Handwoven in wool, it originates circa 1950-1960.
On the Design:
The gallery runner carries interesting orange- navy blue medallions...
Category
1950s Persian Vintage Tribal Persian Rugs
Materials
Wool
Vintage Shahsavan Palas Persian Kilim in Red, Beige-Brown Stripes
Located in Long Island City, NY
This vintage 8x8 Persian Kilim is handwoven in wool, and originates circa 1950-1960.
On the design
Coming from the Shahsavan tribe, this panel woven flatweave enjoys stripes in...
Category
1950s Persian Vintage Tribal Persian Rugs
Materials
Wool
Antique Shahsavan Persian Jajim Kilim in Multicolor Stripes
Located in Long Island City, NY
This Antique 5x6 Persian kilim is a rare Shahsavan tribal rug of the Jajim flat weave style—handwoven in wool circa 1890-1900.
On the Design:
This tribal rug enjoys fabulous ...
Category
1950s Persian Vintage Tribal Persian Rugs
Materials
Wool
Vintage Shahsavan Persian Kilim in Beige-Brown & White Stripes
Located in Long Island City, NY
This vintage 5x8 Persian Kilim is a midcentury tribal rug that we believe originates from the Shahsavan tribe.
On the Design:
Handwoven in wool circa 1950-1960, its design enj...
Category
1950s Persian Vintage Tribal Persian Rugs
Materials
Wool
Vintage Persian Bidjar Kilim in Red, Blue and Green Geometric Patterns
Located in Long Island City, NY
This vintage 5x10 Persian Kilim is a rare Bidjar flatweave and tribal rug, handwoven in wool circa 1950-1960.
On the Design:
This particular Bidjar Kilim marks a creative empl...
Category
1950s Persian Vintage Tribal Persian Rugs
Materials
Wool
Vintage Karadagh Persian Kilim in Polychromatic Diamond Patterns
Located in Long Island City, NY
This vintage 4x9 Persian Kilim is a tribal Karadagh rug — named after the mountainous region known for its fabulous works. Handwoven in wool, it originates circa 1950-1960.
On the...
Category
1950s Persian Vintage Tribal Persian Rugs
Materials
Wool
Vintage Persian Baluch Rug
Located in New York, NY
A vintage Persian Baluch rug from the mid-20th century.
Category
Mid-20th Century Persian Tribal Persian Rugs
Materials
Wool
Vintage Bidjar Persian Kilim in Burgundy with Multicolor Stripes
Located in Long Island City, NY
This vintage 5x11 Persian kilim is handwoven in wool, and originates circa 1950-1960.
On the Design:
Coming from the Bidjar tribe, this flatweave enjoys rich burgundy red with ...
Category
1950s Persian Vintage Tribal Persian Rugs
Materials
Wool
Vintage Persian Kilim in Polychromatic Geometric Patterns
Located in Long Island City, NY
This vintage 5x9 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 Des...
Category
1950s Persian Vintage Tribal Persian Rugs
Materials
Wool
Rug & Kilim’s Contemporary Persian Kilim in Grey & Beige-Brown Geometric Pattern
By Rug & Kilim
Located in Long Island City, NY
This contemporary 6x8 kilim rug is from an exciting new collection in Rug & Kilim's modern flat weaves.
On the Design:
Handwoven in wool, this ...
Category
2010s Persian Tribal Persian Rugs
Materials
Wool
Vintage Persian Jajim Kilim in Red, Blue & Brown Patterns
Located in Long Island City, NY
This vintage 5x5 Persian kilim is handwoven in wool, and originates circa 1950-1960.
On the Design:
Specifically a Shahsavan Jajim, the flatweave carries a more distinct take ...
Category
1950s Persian Vintage Tribal Persian Rugs
Materials
Wool
Vintage Persian Tribal Kilim in Brown and Red Stripes - by Rug & Kilim
Located in Long Island City, NY
This vintage 4x9 Persian kilim is a tribal gallery—handwoven in wool circa 1950-1960.
Further on the Design:
This simple design has subtle intricacies in its play of stripes and ge...
Category
1950s Persian Vintage Tribal Persian Rugs
Materials
Wool
Vintage Shahsavan Persian Kilim in Polychromatic Stripes
Located in Long Island City, NY
This vintage 4x9 Persian kilim is believed to be a mid-century Shahsavan tribal rug—handwoven in wool circa 1950-1960.
On the Design:
This particular Shahsavan rug enjoys strip...
Category
1950s Persian Vintage Tribal Persian Rugs
Materials
Wool
Mid-20th Century Handmade Persian Gabbeh Accent Rug
Located in New York, NY
A vintage Persian Gabbeh accent rug handmade during the mid-20th century.
Measures: 4' 2" x 6' 1"
Persian Rugs & Carpets:
Persia (Iran) is a moderately large country with a very long history and an enormous art/craft/industry built around the handmade carpet. Until the discovery of oil, carpets were the largest Persian export. The craft goes back to ancient times, although the history is more broken than one might expect or desire. The Pazyryk rug...
Category
Mid-20th Century Persian Tribal Persian Rugs
Materials
Wool
Vintage Persian Tribal Rug in Vibrant Colors with Pictorial by Rug & Kilim
Located in Long Island City, NY
This vintage 4x6 Persian tribal runner is hand-knotted in wool, and originates circa 1950-1960.
On the Design:
The design enjoys a polychromatic field and medallion patterns with pictorial figures that depict primitivist human and animal motifs. It’s a rare element that remarks one of the most collectible and archaic styles in nomadic rugs. This is a graphic, vibrant rug...
Category
1950s Persian Vintage Tribal Persian Rugs
Materials
Wool
Vintage Persian Bakhtiari Rug
Located in New York, NY
A vintage Persian Bakhtiari carpet from the second quarter of the 20th century with a garden design.
Category
1940s Persian Vintage Tribal Persian Rugs
Materials
Wool
Vintage Felted Persian Kilim with Geometric Patterns on Beige, by Rug & Kilim
Located in Long Island City, NY
This vintage 5x14 Persian kilim is from a new curation of rare felted rugs in the Rug & Kilim Collection—handwoven in wool circa 1950-1960.
On the Design:
This flatweave enjo...
Category
1950s Persian Vintage Tribal Persian Rugs
Materials
Wool
Gorgeous Mid-20th Century Bokhara Rug
Located in Chicago, IL
An early 20th century Pakistani runner with an all-over stylized flower pattern woven in orange and white colored wool, on an intense crimson colors background. The border is wonderf...
Category
Mid-20th Century Pakistani Tribal Persian Rugs
Materials
Wool
Vintage Persian Kilim in Red, White & Black, Panel Style by Rug & Kilim
Located in Long Island City, NY
This vintage 5x5 Persian Kilim is believed to be a midcentury tribal rug, handwoven in wool circa 1950-1960.
On the Design:
This Persian remarks the panel-weaving technique, i...
Category
1950s Persian Vintage Tribal Persian Rugs
Materials
Wool
Vintage Persian Kilim in Beige and Brown Stripes by Rug & Kilim
Located in Long Island City, NY
This vintage 4x6 Persian Kilim is a mid-century tribal rug, handwoven in wool circa 1950-1960.
On the Design:
The flatweave marks a playful take on tribal designs. It carries...
Category
1950s Persian Vintage Tribal Persian Rugs
Materials
Wool
Antique Bidjar Kilim Rug in Red, Blue Tribal Geometric Pattern by Rug & Kilim
Located in Long Island City, NY
Handwoven in wool, a gracious 5x17 antique Bidjar kilim rug from our celebrated classic flatweave curations. Originating circa 1920-1930, the trib...
Category
1920s Persian Vintage Tribal Persian Rugs
Materials
Wool
Early 20th Century Verne Turkman Rug
Located in Chicago, IL
A beautiful and sophisticated early 20th century Persian Turkman rug woven in two panels stitched together down the center, and with a field with a repeated petite stylized tree-of-l...
Category
Early 20th Century Persian Tribal Persian Rugs
Materials
Wool
Vintage Persian Kilim in Beige-Brown and Gray Stripes
Located in Long Island City, NY
This vintage 5x8 Persian Kilim is a midcentury tribal rug, handwoven in wool circa 1950-1960.
On the Design:
Its style reflects a type of panel weave, in which tribal weaves ...
Category
1950s Persian Vintage Tribal Persian Rugs
Materials
Wool
1950s Vintage Senneh Kilim Runner in Beige-Brown, Tribal Patterns by Rug & Kilim
Located in Long Island City, NY
Handwoven in wool circa 1950-1960, a 4x10 vintage Senneh kilim runner newly unveiled from Rug & Kilim’s most distinguished tribal curations.
This particular Persian rug enjoys an...
Category
1950s Persian Vintage Tribal Persian Rugs
Materials
Wool
Early 20th Century Bokhara Runner
Located in Chicago, IL
A wonderful early 20th century Pakistani Bokhara runner with an all-over pattern of small medallions amidst field of floral medallions, all woven in cri...
Category
Early 20th Century Pakistani Tribal Persian Rugs
Materials
Wool
Vintage Shahsavan Persian Kilim with Stripes & Geometric Patterns
Located in Long Island City, NY
This vintage 5x14 Persian Kilim is a midcentury gallery runner believed to be a Shahsavan tribal rug.
Handwoven in wool circa 1950-1960, its design favors traditional red, blue, and beige hues in stripes and geometric patterns on a rich brown base...
Category
1950s Persian Vintage Tribal Persian Rugs
Materials
Wool
1950s Vintage Kilim Runner in Red, Black Diamond Patterns by Rug & Kilim
Located in Long Island City, NY
Handwoven in wool circa 1950-1960, a rare mid-century curation of small-sized Kilim runners new to our classic tribal collection.
Distinguished from one our principal’s favorite P...
Category
1950s Persian Vintage 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
Vintage Shahsavan Persian Kilim in Stripes and Geometric Patterns by Rug & Kilim
Located in Long Island City, NY
This vintage 5x10 Persian Kilim is believed to be a midcentury Shahsavan tribal rug. Handwoven in wool, it originates circa 1950-1960 and enjoys an interesting striped design.
On...
Category
1950s Persian Vintage 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 Handmade Persian Joshegan Room Size Carpet in Cream and Red
Located in New York, NY
A vintage Persian Joshegan room size carpet handmade during the mid-20th century in cream and red.
Category
Mid-20th Century Persian Tribal Persian Rugs
Materials
Wool
Early 20th Century Handmade Northwest Persian Room Size Carpet
Located in New York, NY
An antique Persian room size carpet from the Northwest Persian region handmade during the early 20th century with a geometric tribal design enclosed by a 'turtle palmette' border.
...
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Early 20th Century Persian Tribal Persian Rugs
Materials
Wool
Vintage Persian Kilim in Red and White Plaid Geometric Pattern by Rug & Kilim
Located in Long Island City, NY
This vintage 5x8 Kilim is believed to be a tribal rug of the 1950s. Handwoven in wool, its design reflects a tribal panel weave, in which several pieces are woven into one Kilim.
...
Category
1950s Persian Vintage Tribal Persian Rugs
Materials
Wool
Antique Persian Bakhtiari Rug
Located in New York, NY
An antique Persian Bakhtiari carpet from the second quarter of the 20th century.
Category
Mid-20th Century Persian Tribal Persian Rugs
Materials
Cotton, Wool
Vintage Qashqai Persian Gabbeh Rug in Beige-Brown Grid Pattern
Located in Long Island City, NY
This vintage 2x6 Persian runner is a Gabbeh rug that originates from the Qashqai tribe—hand-knotted in wool circa 1950-1960.
Its geometric pattern enjoys a play of beige and brown in a grid with playful accents therein. Connoisseurs will further note that Gabbeh rugs like this are among the most primitive and collectible Persian weaving...
Category
1950s Persian Vintage Tribal Persian Rugs
Materials
Wool
Vintage Northwest Persian Kilim with Vibrant Geometric Patterns by Rug & Kilim
Located in Long Island City, NY
This vintage 5x13 Persian Kilim is a tribal rug we believe hails from Meshkin—an Iranian village known for its craft. Handwoven in wool, it originates circa 1950-1960.
The design ...
Category
1950s Persian Vintage Tribal Persian Rugs
Materials
Wool
Vintage Persian Malayer Rug
Located in New York, NY
A vintage Persian Malayer rug from the mid-20th century.
Measures: 2' 3" x 3' 3"
Category
Mid-20th Century Persian Tribal Persian Rugs
Materials
Wool
Early 20th Century Persian Lori Horse Blanket
Located in Chicago, IL
A stunning early 20th century Persian Lori horse blanket rug with ends woven with two floral medallions woven in indigo, crimson, and gold, and surrounded by petite geometric pattern...
Category
1930s Persian Vintage Tribal Persian Rugs
Materials
Wool
Rug & Kilim’s Sofreh-Style Persian Kilim in Beige with Blue Medallion
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 Persian Sofreh Kilims—a well...
Category
2010s Persian Tribal Persian Rugs
Materials
Wool
Vintage Persian Kilim Runner in Aubergine with Red Stripes by Rug & Kilim
Located in Long Island City, NY
This vintage 2x10 Persian kilim runner is handwoven in wool, and originates circa 1950-1960.
On the Design:
This design enjoys a deep aubergine purple with more vibrant red stripes...
Category
1950s Persian Vintage Tribal Persian Rugs
Materials
Wool
Early 20th Century Bakhtiari Rug
Located in Chicago, IL
A wonderful early 20th century Persian Bakhtiari rug with an unusual floral partnered field woven in crimson, orange, indigo, sage green, and white wool, and surrounded by a beautifu...
Category
Early 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.
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