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Style: Tribal
Beautiful Early 20th Century Baluch Prayer Rug
Located in Chicago, IL
An early 20th century Persian Baluch prayer rug with an all-over floral pattern woven in black and deep cranberry colored wool on an orange backgroun...
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1930s Persian Vintage Tribal Persian Rugs
Materials
Wool
Petite Mid-20th Century Bakhara Rug
Located in Chicago, IL
A petite vintage Pakistani Bakhara rug with a simple central medallion woven in orange and white, set against a cream background, and surrounded by border of geometric patterns woven...
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Mid-20th Century Pakistani Tribal Persian Rugs
Materials
Wool
Antique Persian Khamseh Paisley Geometric Rug 5.5 x 8.10 ft
Located in New York, NY
Khamseh rugs like this antique Khamseh Southwest Persian Bagface are greatly admired by rug experts for having fine craftsmanship and lustrous wool. Khamseh refers to a nomadic tribal group from Southwestern Iran. Similar to Qashqai, these rugs feature intricate geometric motifs as well as saturated color. This Antique Khamseh rug...
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1910s Persian Vintage Tribal Persian Rugs
Materials
Wool
Vintage Persian Yallameh Rug
Located in Chicago, IL
A bold and playful mid-20th century Persian Yallameh rug with three large central diamond medallions surrounded by stylized scrolling vines, and living amidst a field of more flowers...
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Mid-20th Century Persian Tribal Persian Rugs
Materials
Wool
Early 20th Century Karaja Rug
Located in Chicago, IL
A striking early 20th century Persian Karaja rug with a tribal pattern containing three large central medallions heavily woven with stylized flowers, and living amidst a field of eve...
Category
1930s Persian Vintage Tribal Persian Rugs
Materials
Wool
Nahavand Gallery Runner, circa 1940
Located in Laguna Hills, CA
Hand knotted wool pile on a cotton foundation.
circa 1940
Dimensions: 3'7" x 15'10"
Origin: Iran
Condition: Excellent
Field color: midnight-blue
Border color: ch...
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1940s Persian Vintage Tribal Persian Rugs
Materials
Wool
Antique Southwest Persian Khamseh Rug c. Late-19th Century – 3’7” x 9’1”
Located in Westfield, MA
Woven by the tribal weavers of the Khamseh Confederacy in southwestern Persia, this mid-19th century long rug is a rare and expressive example of nomadic design. The rug features a b...
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Late 19th Century Persian Antique Tribal Persian Rugs
Materials
Wool
Early 20th Century Central Asian Khotan
Located in Chicago, IL
A striking early 20th century Central Asian Khotan rug with wonderful large-scale flowers and scrolling baroque ornamentations, all woven in beautiful muted greens, golds, reds, and ...
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1930s East Turkestani Vintage Tribal Persian Rugs
Materials
Wool
Antique Baluch Sofreh Runner Rug c. Mid 19th Century 2’3 x 10’10
Located in Westfield, MA
This rare and unusually long Baluch sofreh runner was woven in the mid-19th century in the border regions of eastern Iran and western Afghanistan. Likely created for ceremonial or do...
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Mid-19th Century Persian Antique Tribal Persian Rugs
Materials
Wool
Antique Mahal Persian Rug c. Late 19th Century 9 x 12
Located in Westfield, MA
Woven in the Arak region of central Persia during the late 19th century, this antique Mahal rug features a beautifully spaced allover pattern of stylized palmettes, rosettes, and lea...
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Late 19th Century Persian Antique Tribal Persian Rugs
Materials
Wool
19th Century N.E. Persian Kurdish Quchan Carpet ( 5'8" x 12'2" - 173 x 371 )
Located in New York, NY
The Kurdish tribes of northeastern Persia weave a unique style of carpets, colorful and geometric, with particularly warm, mellow reds and yellows. Here four medallions in bright red...
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1880s Persian Antique Tribal Persian Rugs
Materials
Wool
Antique Persian Qashqai Shiraz Tribal Rug with Hooked Diamond Design
Located in Atlanta, GA
Antique Persian Qashqai Shiraz Tribal Rug with Hooked Diamond Design, rug 17-0305, country of origin / type: Iran / Qashqai, circa 1900.
The Qashgai no...
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Early 1900s Persian Antique Tribal Persian Rugs
Materials
Wool
Early 20th Century Persian Shirvan Rug
Located in Chicago, IL
A stunning early 20th century Persian Shriven rug with three large stylized floral diamond medallions living amidst a field of more stylized flowers, and surrounded by an incredible ...
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Early 1900s Azerbaijani Antique Tribal Persian Rugs
Materials
Wool
Persian Kurdish Antique Rug with Tribal Design in Light Blue, Teal, Taupe & Red
Located in Atlanta, GA
Measures:4'6 x 5'10
Persian Kurdish Antique Rug with Tribal Design in Light Blue, Teal, Taupe & Red
Antique Kurdish rug with tribal geometric medallions in soft blue, pink, light ...
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Early 20th Century Persian Tribal Persian Rugs
Materials
Wool
Wonderful Antique Baluch Rug
Located in Chicago, IL
A wonderful early 20th century antique Persian Baluch rug with an all-over leaf pattern woven in crimson, black, and green, on a gold background, surrounded by a wide complementary g...
Category
1910s Persian Vintage Tribal Persian Rugs
Materials
Wool
19th Century Central Asian Ersari Carpet ( 5'10" x 11'10" - 178 x 360 )
Located in New York, NY
19th Century Central Asian Ersari Carpet ( 5'10" x 11'10" - 178 x 360 )
Category
1890s Persian Antique Tribal Persian Rugs
Materials
Wool
Late 19th Century S. Persian Gabbeh Carpet ( 5'3" x 8'10" - 160 x 270 )
Located in New York, NY
Late 19th Century S. Persian Gabbeh Carpet ( 5'3" x 8'10" - 160 x 270 )
Category
1890s Persian Antique Tribal Persian Rugs
Materials
Wool
19th Century W. Persian Kurdish Carpet ( 4'2" x 7'6" - 127 x 230 )
Located in New York, NY
19th Century W. Persian Kurdish Carpet ( 4'2" x 7'6" - 127 x 230 )
Multi-color background with rows of geometric pattern. Blue, brown, and yellow borders. Hand knotted wool construct...
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Late 19th Century Persian Antique Tribal Persian Rugs
Materials
Wool
Late 20th Century Azerbaijani Sumac Rug
Located in Chicago, IL
A beautiful late 20th century Azerbaijani Sumac rug with an all-over pattern containing myriad stylized flowers and leaves woven in light indigo, cream, brow...
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1970s Azerbaijani Vintage Tribal Persian Rugs
Materials
Wool
Antique Baluch Tribal Rug with All-Over Geometric Diamond Design in Red
Located in Atlanta, GA
Antique Baluch Tribal Rug with All-Over Geometric Medallion Design in Red. Keivan Woven Arts, rug EMB-9672-P13589; country of origin / type: iran / Baluch, circa 1920s.
This Antiq...
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Early 20th Century Persian Tribal Persian Rugs
Materials
Wool
XL Vintage Hand-Knotted Silk Rug "Garden of Paradise" , Nepal 1950s
Located in Beograd, RS
In this listing you will find a Vintage XL hand-knotted Silk rug "Garden of Paradise", done in combination of light, pastel green, pink and beige silk. Hand-knotted. Made in Pakistan...
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1960s Nepalese Vintage Tribal Persian Rugs
Materials
Cotton, Silk
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
Large Vintage Moroccan Rug with Star Medallion in Light Green, Brown
Located in Atlanta, GA
Green and brown color Large Vintage Moroccan rug with Star Medallion. Large vintage Moroccan rug. Keivan Woven Arts / rug 13-0513, country ...
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Mid-20th Century Moroccan Tribal Persian Rugs
Materials
Wool
Antique Large Northwest Persia Bijar Geometric Tribal Red Rug, circa 1900s-1920s
Located in New York, NY
This lovely antique Northwest Persia geometric tribal red rug, circa 1900s-1920s, measures: 7.1 x 19.5 ft.
Bijar rugs are mainly woven in the town of ...
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Early 20th Century Persian Tribal Persian Rugs
Materials
Wool
Antique Rust Ivory and Navy Blue Bakhtiari Persian Rug
Located in New York, NY
Antique Bakhtiari rugs were woven in Zagros Mountains of Iran, and mainly woven by villagers and nomads of the area. The pattern of Bakhtiari rugs is mainly geometric, sometimes semi...
Category
1910s Persian Vintage Tribal Persian Rugs
Materials
Wool
Vintage Red Navy Blue Tribal Geometric Persian Bijar Small Rug
Located in New York, NY
This is a lovely antique navy blue and ivory Persian Bijar rug hand knotted in Iran in the 1960s and measures 3.11 x 5.9 ft.
Bijar rugs are mainly woven in the town of Bijar and i...
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1960s Persian Vintage Tribal Persian Rugs
Materials
Wool
Vintage Afghani Baluch Rug
Located in Chicago, IL
A wonderful mid-20th century Afghani Baluch rug with three large diamond medallions with stylized scrolling vine patterns woven in white, black, crimson, and orange, and surrounded b...
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Mid-20th Century Afghan Tribal Persian Rugs
Materials
Wool
Vintage Anatolian Turkish Kilim Rug
Located in Chicago, IL
A beautiful vintage Anatolian Turkish kilim rug with a central diamond medallion with a red paisley pattern against a black background and surrounded by a stylized floral and scrolli...
Category
1980s Turkish Vintage Tribal Persian Rugs
Materials
Wool
Early 20th Century Persian Bidjar Rug
Located in Chicago, IL
A remarkable early 20th century Persian Bidjar rug with an all-over trellis floral pattern woven with myriad stylized flowers, leaves, and scrolling vines, surrounded by an incredibl...
Category
1920s Persian Vintage Tribal Persian Rugs
Materials
Wool
Early 20ty Century Persian Mohajeran Rug
Located in Chicago, IL
An incredible early 20th century Persian Mohajeran rug with a beautiful central floral medallion living amidst a field of scrolling vines and myriad flowers, surrounded by a complex ...
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Early 20th Century Persian Tribal Persian Rugs
Materials
Wool
Small Square Shape Antique Tribal Northwest Persian Area Rug 4'8" x 4'9"
Located in New York, NY
An Amazing Small Red And Blue Geometric Medallion Design Antique Persian Heriz Area Rug, Country of origin: Persian Rugs, Circa date: 1920
Category
Early 20th Century Persian Tribal Persian Rugs
Materials
Wool
Vintage Anatolian Cicim Rug
Located in Chicago, IL
A special vintage Anatolian Turkish Cicim rug with striking modernist tribal pattern created with white and blue embroidered geometric patterns against a cri...
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Mid-20th Century Turkish Tribal Persian Rugs
Materials
Wool
Antique Persian Halvai Bidjar Rug. Size: 4 ft 8 in x 7 ft
Located in New York, NY
Fine antique Persian Halvai Bidjar rug, country of origin: Persia, date circa 1880. Size: 4 ft. 8 in x 7 ft. (1.42 m x 2.13 m)
A fascinating antique Persian carpet with a commanding...
Category
19th Century Persian Antique Tribal Persian Rugs
Materials
Wool
Antique Persian Kurdish Runner With Tribal Motifs in Red and Yellow 3'3 x 8'4
Located in Atlanta, GA
Measures: 3'3 x 8'4
Antique Persian Kurdish Runner With Tribal Motifs in Red and Yellow 3'3 x 8'4. Keivan Woven Arts / Rug / EMB-22288 Country of origin / type: Kurdish/ Iran.
st...
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Early 20th Century Persian Tribal Persian Rugs
Materials
Wool
Massive Early 20th Century Pictorial Caucasian Karabagh Rug
Located in Chicago, IL
A fantastic massive early 20th century Caucasian pictorial Karabagh rug depicting a large lion, fully rendered, and standing amidst a jungle of tropical plants and trees and large ca...
Category
1920s Azerbaijani Vintage Tribal Persian Rugs
Materials
Wool
Early 20th Century Persian Karaja Rug
Located in Chicago, IL
A striking early 20th century Persian Karaja rug with a tribal pattern containing three large central medallions heavily woven with stylized flowers, and living amidst a field of eve...
Category
1930s Persian Vintage Tribal Persian Rugs
Materials
Wool
Antique Hand-Knotted Persian Shiraz in Wool with All-Over Medallion Design
Located in Atlanta, GA
Measures: 3'6 x 6'1.
This antique Persian Shiraz rug has been hand-knotted in wool and features an all-over sub-geometric design rendered in multicolor. A complementary, multi-tiered border encompasses the entirety of the piece; making it a marvelous fit for a wide variety of interiors.
Hand-Knotted Persian Shiraz Rug with Medallion Design, Keivan Woven Arts; rug EMB-9606-P13865, country of origin / type: Iran...
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Early 20th Century Persian Tribal Persian Rugs
Materials
Wool
Nice antique distressed Afshar rug
Located in Saint Ouen, FR
Beautiful late 19th century tribal Afshar rug with beautiful geometrical and stylized designs and nice natural colours with a dark blue background, with, blue, yellow, orange, red, g...
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Late 19th Century Antique Tribal Persian Rugs
Materials
Wool
Persian Kashkouli Tribal Rug, Willow Tree Design, Wool, 3' x 5'
Located in New York, NY
In deep shades of blue, gold, red, pink, and cream wool, this hand-knotted Persian carpet measures 3’5” x 5’3” and belongs to Orley Shabahang’s World Market Collection. Woven in Iran...
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1980s Persian Vintage Tribal Persian Rugs
Materials
Wool
Early 20th Century S. Persian Gabbeh Carpet ( 5' x 7' - 152 x 213 )
Located in New York, NY
Early 20th Century S. Persian Gabbeh Carpet ( 5' x 7' - 152 x 213 )
Category
Early 1900s Persian Antique Tribal Persian Rugs
Materials
Wool
Early 20th Century Persian Kurdish Runner
Located in Chicago, IL
A wonderful early 20th century Persian Kurdish runner with a narrow stylized floral pattern in the center, and surrounded by a wide complex border with a wide stylized floral pattern...
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Early 1900s Persian Antique Tribal Persian Rugs
Materials
Wool
Vintage Hand-Knotted Persian Runner Rug in vibrant colors, Iran 1970s
Located in Beograd, RS
In this listing you will find a spectacular vintage Hamadan runner featuring gorgeous floral pattern and vibrant colors. If you are looking for a splash of color for your home to mak...
Category
1970s Persian Vintage Tribal Persian Rugs
Materials
Wool
Wonderful Vintage Mid-20th Century Hamadan Rug
Located in Chicago, IL
Wonderful vintage mid-20th century Persian Hamadan rug with an densely woven field containing a trellised floral pattern woven in orange, black, indigo, and white colored wool, on a ...
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1950s Persian Vintage Tribal Persian Rugs
Materials
Wool
Early 20th Century Afshar Rug
Located in Chicago, IL
An outstanding early 20th century Persian Afshar rug with a large central medallion with the most wonderful stylized flowers and leaves all woven in indigo, orange, brown, and coral ...
Category
1930s Persian Vintage Tribal Persian Rugs
Materials
Wool
Zabihi Collection Ivory Tribal Heriz Small Runner
Located in New York, NY
early 20th-century tribal heriz small runner. An ivory field with a tribal geometric pattern throughout
Size: 2'11” x 5'11''
Category
Early 20th Century Persian Tribal Persian Rugs
Materials
Wool
Early 20th Century Persian Baluch Rug
Located in Chicago, IL
A stunning early 20th century Persian Baluch rug with an all-over diamond pattern woven with petite stylized flowers, all woven in orange, gold, white, and indigo wool, set against a...
Category
1930s Persian Vintage Tribal Persian Rugs
Materials
Wool
Antique Persian Qashqai Rug With Intricate Tribal Motifs 6'10"X9'3"
Located in Atlanta, GA
Measures: 6'10"X9'3"
Antique Persian Qashqai Rug with Intricate Tribal Motifs and Rich Color Palette 6'10"x9'3". Keivan Woven Arts/ rug/EMB-222130, country of origin / type: Iran / Q...
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Early 19th Century Persian Antique Tribal Persian Rugs
Materials
Wool
Vintage Anatolian Turkish Anatolian Runner
Located in Chicago, IL
A bold Anatolian Turkish runner with three large diamond medallions with repeated concentric circles and living amidst a field of stylized flowers set against a rich crimson backgrou...
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Mid-20th Century Turkish Tribal Persian Rugs
Materials
Wool
19th Century S. Persian Ghashgaie Shekarlu Bird Rug ( 5'10" x 7'8" - 178 x 233 )
Located in New York, NY
19th Century S. Persian Ghashgaie Shekarlu Bird Carpet
5'10" x 7'8" - 178 x 233
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1880s Persian Antique Tribal Persian Rugs
Materials
Wool
Antique Red Persian Khamseh Geometric Rug, circa 1920s-1930s
Located in New York, NY
Khamseh rugs like this antique Khamseh Southwest Persian Bagface are greatly admired by rug experts for having fine craftsmanship and lustrous wool. Khamseh refers to a nomadic triba...
Category
1920s Persian Vintage Tribal Persian Rugs
Materials
Wool
Early 20th Century Bakhtiari Rug
Located in Chicago, IL
An outstanding early 20th century Persian Bakhtiari rug with two large central stylized floral medallions woven in crimson, blues, creams, and golds, and surrounded by a wonderfully ...
Category
1930s Persian Vintage Tribal Persian Rugs
Materials
Wool
Vintage Afghani Baluch Prayer Rug
Located in Chicago, IL
A wonderful vintage Afghani Baluch prayer rug with an all-over paisley pattern woven in crimson and brown wool set against a natural camel hairs back...
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20th Century Afghan Tribal Persian Rugs
Materials
Wool
Antique Red Geometric Tribal Afcan Area Rug, c. 1930s
Located in New York, NY
This is a lovely hand-woven antique Afcan rug from the 1930s measuring 4.4 x 6.7 ft.
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1930s Afghan Vintage Tribal Persian Rugs
Materials
Wool
Early 20th Century Bakhtiari Rug
Located in Chicago, IL
A wonderful early 20th century Persian Bakhtiari rug with a fantastic tribal pattern containing myriad stylized flowers, all woven in crimson, light and dark indigo, pink, and white,...
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1910s Persian Vintage Tribal Persian Rugs
Materials
Wool
Early 20th Century Persian Serab Runner
Located in Chicago, IL
An incredible and stylish early 20th century Persian Serab runner with three large diamond medallions each woven with large-scale stylized flower clusters woven in myriad bold colors...
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1920s Persian Vintage Tribal Persian Rugs
Materials
Wool
Rare Early 20th Century Lori Horse Blanket
Located in Chicago, IL
A rare early 20th century Persian Lori horse blanket with a striped flat-weave back with each end having a handwoven pattern containing two medallions with stylized floral patterns o...
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1930s Persian Vintage Tribal Persian Rugs
Materials
Wool
Antique Distressed Persian Medallion Shiraz Rug in Shades Rusty Red & Steel Blue
Located in Atlanta, GA
Antique Distressed Persian Medallion Shiraz Rug in Shades Rusty Red & Steel Blue. Keivan Woven Arts / rug EMB-22190-15055, country of origin / type: Iran / Shiraz, circa 1910.
Measur...
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Early 20th Century Persian Tribal Persian Rugs
Materials
Wool
Early 20th Century S. Persian Gabbeh Carpet ( 5'10" x 9'4" - 178 x 285 )
Located in New York, NY
Early 20th Century S. Persian Gabbeh Carpet ( 5'10" x 9'4" - 178 x 285 )
Category
1930s Persian Vintage 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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