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Style: Tribal
Early 20th Century S. Persian Gabbeh Carpet ( 4'3" x 8'8' - 130 x 265 )
Located in New York, NY
Early 20th Century S. Persian Gabbeh Carpet ( 4'3" x 8'8' - 130 x 265 )
Category
1920s Persian Vintage Tribal Persian Rugs
Materials
Wool
Vintage Baluchi Prayer Rug
Located in Chicago, IL
A wonderful vintage Afghani Baluchi prayer rug with an all-over stylized floral pattern woven in crimson, indigo, brown, and gold vegetable dyed woo...
Category
1960s Afghan Vintage Tribal Persian Rugs
Materials
Wool
Early 20th Century S. Persian Gabbeh Carpet ( 4'6" x 8'3" - 137 x 251 )
Located in New York, NY
Early 20th Century S. Persian Gabbeh Carpet ( 4'6" x 8'3" - 137 x 251 )
Category
1920s Persian Vintage Tribal Persian Rugs
Materials
Wool
Antique Oversize Large Persian Brown and Ivory Bakhtiari Rug, circa 1930s-1940s
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
1930s Persian Vintage Tribal Persian Rugs
Materials
Wool
Antique Vintage Rose Brown Blue Tribal Persian Afshar Area Rug, circa 1900-1910
Located in New York, NY
This is a lovely antique Persian Afshar rug hand knotted in Iran in the 1900s-1910s and measures 4.2 x 6.5 ft.
Category
Early 1900s Persian Antique Tribal Persian Rugs
Materials
Wool
Early 20th Century Persian Bidjar Rug
Located in Chicago, IL
An early 20th century Persian Bidjar rug with a wonderful floral medallion living amidst a field of densely woven flowers and scrolling vines, and surrounded by a wide floral border ...
Category
1930s Persian Vintage Tribal Persian Rugs
Materials
Wool
Antique Turkmen Tekke Wool Rug 4'x6'5''
By Amara Rugs
Located in Torrance, CA
This stunning antique Tekke Bokhara rug, handwoven by the renowned Turkmen tribes of Central Asia, is a true testament to the mastery of tribal craftsmanship. Dating back to the late...
Category
Early 20th Century Turkmen Tribal Persian Rugs
Materials
Wool
Early 20th Century Persian Kurdish Rug
Located in Chicago, IL
A wonderful early 20th century Persian Kurdish rug with an all-over floral trellis pattern with large flowers and leaves woven in myriad colors including crimson, indigo, gold, pink ...
Category
1920s Persian Vintage Tribal Persian Rugs
Materials
Wool
Antique Persian Hamadan Rug Modern Style
Located in Rio Vista, CA
Early 20th century antique Persian Hamadan rug from Western Iran. Features a modern tribal style geometric design in jewel-toned shades of deep garnet red and blue topaz. The field i...
Category
20th Century Persian Tribal Persian Rugs
Materials
Cotton, Wool
Early 20th Century Turkish Sivas Rug
Located in Chicago, IL
An early 20th century Turkish Sivas rug with the most wonderful woven patchwork and trellis pattern containing myriad trees-of-life and flowers all woven in light and dark indigo, cr...
Category
Early 1900s Turkish Antique Tribal Persian Rugs
Materials
Wool
Vintage Afghani Baluch Rug
Located in Chicago, IL
A wonderful vintage Afghani Baluch rug with a fantastic geometric pattern with stylized leaves, flowers, and chickens, and goats, and all surrounded by a wide border with more styliz...
Category
Late 20th Century Afghan Tribal Persian Rugs
Materials
Wool
Vintage Persian Baluch Rug
Located in Chicago, IL
A beautiful mid-20th century Persian Baluch rug with a central stylized floral field surrounded by several petite geometric patterned stripes, and a...
Category
Mid-20th Century Persian Tribal Persian Rugs
Materials
Wool
Camel Tribal Bakshaish Rug Pillow
Located in New York, NY
Pillow made from an early 20th century Persian Bakshaish rug.
Measures: 17” x 19”.
Category
19th Century Antique Tribal Persian Rugs
Materials
Wool, Cotton, Foam
Vintage Turkish Tulu Rug
Located in Chicago, IL
A vintage Turkish Tulu runner with two large color-blocked medallions woven in crimson, indigo, orange, and yellow goat wool.
Category
Mid-20th Century Turkish Tribal Persian Rugs
Materials
Wool
Antique Persian Mahal Rug with All-Over Flower Design in Blue, Red and Ivory
Located in Atlanta, GA
Measures: 4'3 x 6'4.
Mahal rug antique Persian with floral design in red, blue, ivory, cream tones. Keivan Woven Arts / rug EMA-7548, country of ori...
Category
1920s Persian Vintage Tribal Persian Rugs
Materials
Wool
Antique Persian Karajeh Heriz Serapi Rug c. 1920s 3.3 x 4.8 ft
Located in New York, NY
Antique Karaja (Black Mountain) rugs are woven in Iran near the Caucasian border and therefore exhibit Caucasian styles and motifs. This carpet measures 3.3 x 4.8 ft and is from c. 1...
Category
1920s Persian Vintage Tribal Persian Rugs
Materials
Wool
Extraordinary Vintage Indian Bakhtiari Style Prayer Rug
Located in Chicago, IL
An extraordinary vintage Indian Bakhtiari Style prayer rug depicting myriad potted flowers and trees, and birds inside an architectural interior with hanging chandeliers. The border ...
Category
Mid-20th Century Indian Tribal Persian Rugs
Materials
Wool
Vintage Persian Turkmen Rug
Located in Chicago, IL
A wonderful late 20th century Persian Turkmen rug with an all-over stylized floral pattern surrounded by a complex border with multiple petite geometric and stylized floral patterns,...
Category
Late 20th Century Persian Tribal Persian Rugs
Materials
Wool
Garden Design Antique Persian Bakhtiari Rug. 11 ft x 16 ft
Located in New York, NY
Beautiful Garden Design Tribal Antique Persian Bakhtiari Rug, Country of Origin: Persia, Circa Date: Late 19th Century. Size: 11 ft x 16 ft (3.35 m x 4.88 m)
This antique Persian ...
Category
Late 19th Century Persian Antique Tribal Persian Rugs
Materials
Wool
Early 20th Century Kurdish Jaffe Rug
Located in Chicago, IL
A wonderful early 20th century Kurdish Jaffe rug with a central field with several multi-colored stylized floral patterns, surrounded by a thin border of more stylized flowers, and a...
Category
1910s Persian Vintage Tribal Persian Rugs
Materials
Wool
Rare Early 20th Century Kareback Rug
Located in Chicago, IL
The most incredible and rare early 20th century Persian Kareback rug with a lively pattern of myriad stylized flowers, leaves, and scrolling vines, all woven in crimson, pink, white,...
Category
1930s Azerbaijani Vintage Tribal Persian Rugs
Materials
Wool
Vintage Iragi Embroidered Panel
Located in Chicago, IL
A striking late 20th century Iraqi handwoven crimson wool panel with all-over embroidered geometric patterns stitched in brilliant orange, indigo, white, and gray cotton thread.
Category
Late 20th Century Iraqi Tribal Persian Rugs
Materials
Wool, Cotton
Antique Persian Lori Rug with All-Over Geometric Tribal Design On A Grey Field
Located in Atlanta, GA
Measures: 5'2 x 7'4
Antique Persian Lori Rug with All-Over Geometric Tribal Design On A Grey Field. Keivan Woven Arts / rug EMB-22152-15039, country of origin / type: Iran / Lori, c...
Category
Early 20th Century Persian Tribal Persian Rugs
Materials
Wool
Outstanding Early 20th Century Kamseh Rug
Located in Chicago, IL
An outstanding early 20th century Persian Kamseh rug with six large white diamond medallions filled with densely woven stylized flowers and chickens on a bl...
Category
1920s Persian Vintage Tribal Persian Rugs
Materials
Wool
Vintage Persian Gabbeh Rug
Located in Chicago, IL
A wonderful mid-20th century Persian Gabbeh rug with a fantastic abrash crimson field with a small central floral medallion and another flower in each corner. The border is simple wi...
Category
Mid-20th Century Persian Tribal Persian Rugs
Materials
Wool
Charming Late 19th Century Turkmen Rug
Located in Chicago, IL
A charming late 19th century Persian Turkmen rug with a beautiful pattern containing myriad geometric stripes woven in crimson, indigo, white, and brown wool.
Category
Late 19th Century Persian Antique Tribal Persian Rugs
Materials
Wool
Vintage Shiraz Rug
Located in Chicago, IL
A beautiful vintage Shiraz rug with three diamond-form medallions against a field of stylized flowers and surrounded by a geometric stylized floral ...
Category
Mid-20th Century Persian Tribal Persian Rugs
Materials
Wool
Pair of Vintage Pictorial Nain Rugs
Located in Chicago, IL
A wonderful pair of mid-20th century Persian Nain rugs each depicting a large central vase with flowers and birds perched in the branches, and a deer and bird flanking the vase below...
Category
Late 20th Century Persian Tribal Persian Rugs
Materials
Wool
Vintage Afghani Sumak Rug
Located in Chicago, IL
A beautiful late 20th century Afghani Sumak rug with an all-over geometric patterned field with stylized flowers, and surrounded by a wide border containing myriad petite geometric p...
Category
Late 20th Century Afghan Tribal Persian Rugs
Materials
Wool
Late 19th Century Kurdish Runner
Located in Closter, NJ
The Kurds are a relatively autonomous group whose population is concentrated primarily in Turkey, Iraq, and Persia (Iran). They are recognized as being prolific weavers who have pro...
Category
Late 19th Century Persian Antique Tribal Persian Rugs
Materials
Wool
Vintage Persian Gabbeh Rug
Located in Chicago, IL
A bold vintage Persian Gabbeh rug with a abrash cranberry field with a central stylized indigo goat, more goats and people at each end, and ...
Category
Mid-20th Century Persian Tribal Persian Rugs
Materials
Wool
Antique Persian Bakhtiari Rug. 11 ft 6 in x 16 ft 2 in
Located in New York, NY
Beautiful Large antique Persian Bakhtiari rug, country of origin / rug type: Persian rug, date: circa 1920, size: 11 ft 6 in x 16 ft 2 in (3.51 m x 4.93 m).
Category
Early 20th Century Persian Tribal Persian Rugs
Materials
Wool
pretty small vintage Yalameh rug
Located in Saint Ouen, FR
Pretty mid century Yalameh rug with a nice geometrical and tribal design and beautiful colours with red background, blue, brown and white, entirely hand knotted with wool on wool fou...
Category
1980s Asian Vintage Tribal Persian Rugs
Materials
Wool
Early 20th Century Kurdish Jaffe Rug
Located in Chicago, IL
A gorgeous early 20th century Kurdish Jaffe rug with an all-over stylized geometric floral pattern woven in bold crimson, yellow, green, and light and dark indigo, and surrounded by ...
Category
1910s Persian Vintage Tribal Persian Rugs
Materials
Wool
Early 20th Century Persian Bakhtiari Rug
Located in Chicago, IL
An wonderful early 20th century Persian Bakhtiari rug with two large medallions composed of myriad scrolling vines and flowers woven in a rainbow of colors including crimson, indigo,...
Category
Early 20th Century Persian Tribal Persian Rugs
Materials
Wool
N.W. Persian Rug with Geometric Florals in Red, Ivory, Cream, Blue and Green
Located in Atlanta, GA
N.W. Persian Rug with Geometric Florals in Red, Ivory, Cream, Blue and Green. Keivan Woven Arts / EMB-8523-178684, country of origin / type: Iran / N.W. Persian, circa 1900.
This ea...
Category
Early 20th Century Persian Tribal Persian Rugs
Materials
Wool
Early 20th Century Persian Seraband Runner
Located in Chicago, IL
An early 20th century Persian Seraband runner with an all-over paisley pattern surrounded by a wide paisley patterned border and all woven light and dark indigo gold and pink, set ag...
Category
1930s Persian Vintage Tribal Persian Rugs
Materials
Wool
Wonderful Early 20th Century Bakhtiari Rug
Located in Chicago, IL
A wonderful early 20th century Persian Bakhtiari rug with a wonderful all-natural, undyed, wool color palette. The central field is mirrored, depicting multiple geometric patterns wi...
Category
1940s Persian Vintage Tribal Persian Rugs
Materials
Wool
Kurdish Antique Gallery Runner with Tribal Design in Light Green, Tan and Red
Located in Atlanta, GA
Antique Kurdish runner antique with tribal geometric medallions in soft green, brown, red, cream and tans. rug ZIR-62-KV-14-15, Keivan Woven Arts / country of origin / type: Iran / K...
Category
Early 20th Century Persian Tribal Persian Rugs
Materials
Wool
Antique Persian Ghashgai Red and Navy Tribal Geometric Rug, circa 1920s 1930s
Located in New York, NY
This lovely antique Persian Ghashgai navy geometric carpet measures 6.6 x 9.10 ft. and is from 1920s-1930s.
Category
1920s Persian Vintage Tribal Persian Rugs
Materials
Wool
Antique Tribal Geometric Persian Serab Camel Hair Runner Rug 3'10" x 13'
Located in New York, NY
Beautifully Tribal Long and Narrow Antique Camel Hair Persian Serab Runner Rug, Country of Origin / Rug Type: Persian Rug, Circa Date: 1900
Category
20th Century Persian Tribal Persian Rugs
Materials
Wool
Early 20th Century Persian Bakhtiari Carpet
Located in Chicago, IL
An early 20th century Persian Bakhtiari carpet with all-over ornately woven tree of life and bird of paradise pattern, surrounded by a floral border. 10'7" x 12'10"
Reza's Rug Gal...
Category
1930s Persian Vintage Tribal Persian Rugs
Materials
Wool
Early 20th Century Persian Yamut Bag Face Rug
Located in Chicago, IL
A charming early 20th century Persian Yamut bag face rug with an all-over pattern with diamonds and stylized flowers woven in light and dark indigo, orange, and crimson, and surround...
Category
1930s Persian Vintage Tribal Persian Rugs
Materials
Wool
Green Persian Tribal Bidjar Rug
Located in New York, NY
an early 20th Century Persian Bidjar Accent size rug .
Measures: 4'1'' x 6'9''.
Category
1920s Vintage Tribal Persian Rugs
Materials
Wool
Antique Red Caucasian Bashir Rug, circa 1880s 1900s
Located in New York, NY
This lovely antique Caucasian Bashir carpet from Afghanistan, circa 1880-1900, measures: 5.8 x 12 ft. It is in pristine condition.
Provenance:
Christie's Auction House, New York,...
Category
Late 19th Century Afghan Antique Tribal Persian Rugs
Materials
Wool
Early 20th Century Persian Bibikibad Rug
Located in Chicago, IL
A beautiful early 20th century Persian Bibikibad rug with a large floral patterned medallion living amidst a field of more densely woven flowers, surrounded by a floral border, and a...
Category
Early 1900s Persian Antique Tribal Persian Rugs
Materials
Wool
Stunning Early 20th Century Persian Karabagh Runner
Located in Chicago, IL
A stunning early 20th century hand-knotted Persian Karabagh rug with an all-over pattern of multi-colored paisleys amidst a field of petite stylized flowers set against a dark indigo...
Category
Early 1900s Persian Antique Tribal Persian Rugs
Materials
Wool
Early 20th Century Persian Bidjar Rug
Located in Chicago, IL
An incredible early 20th century Persian Bidjar runner with an all-over paisley pattern woven in crimson, gold, indigo, and cream, and surrounded by a complex border composed of mult...
Category
1920s Persian Vintage Tribal Persian Rugs
Materials
Wool
Antique Navy Northwest Persian Runner Rug. 3' 10" x 19' 5"
Located in New York, NY
Beautiful Tribal Long Antique Navy Northwest Persian Runner Rug, Country of Origin / Rug Type: Persian Rug, Circa Date: 1900. Size: 3 ft 1...
Category
Early 20th Century Persian Tribal Persian Rugs
Materials
Wool
Persian Malayer Rug
Located in New York, NY
An early 20th Century Geometric Persian Malayer in red, blue and cream
Measures: 3'6'' x 6'5''.
Category
1930s Vintage Tribal Persian Rugs
Materials
Wool
Antique Persian Shiraz Rug With Geometric Tribal Design 5'0"X6'1"
Located in Atlanta, GA
Measures: 5'0 x 6'1
Antique Persian Shiraz Rug with Geometric Tribal Design and Rich Color Palette 5'0 X 6'1. Keivan Woven Arts/ rug/EMB-22263, country of origin / type: Iran / Shir...
Category
Early 20th Century Persian Tribal Persian Rugs
Materials
Wool
Bold Vintage Soumak Rug
Located in Chicago, IL
A fantastic bold vintage Afghani Soumak rug with three large diamond medallions with a stylized floral motif amidst a field of more stylized flowers, and all woven in coral, light an...
Category
Mid-20th Century Afghan Tribal Persian Rugs
Materials
Wool
Vintage Hand Knotted Persian Afshar Rug, 100% wool, Iran 1960s
Located in Beograd, RS
In this listing you will find a beautiful vintage Persian Afshar Rug. The rug features geometric pattern done in deep red and navy and it is done in 100% wool.
Very good vintage con...
Category
1960s Persian Vintage Tribal Persian Rugs
Materials
Wool
Antique Persian Kurdish Runner with Medallion in Charcoal, Blue, And Acid Green
Located in Atlanta, GA
Antique Persian Kurdish Runner with Medallion in Charcoal, Blue, And Acid Green. rug EMB-22202-15465, country of origin / type: Kurdish, circa 1900. Persian Kurdish runner in charco...
Category
Early 20th Century Persian Tribal Persian Rugs
Materials
Wool
Fantastic 19th Century Gabbeh Rug
Located in Chicago, IL
A fantastic 19th century Persian Gabbeh rug with an amazing composition of geometric patterns including diamonds, squares, zigzags, checkerboards and stripes, all woven in natural un...
Category
19th Century Persian Antique Tribal Persian Rugs
Materials
Wool
Outstanding Palatial Early 20th Century Bashir Rug
Located in Chicago, IL
An outstanding early 20th century palatial-size Afghani Bashir rug with a rare and wonderful all-over floral and leaf lattice pattern woven in crimson, light and dark indigo, on a da...
Category
1930s Persian Vintage Tribal Persian Rugs
Materials
Wool
Early 20th Century Ersari Rug
Located in Chicago, IL
A beautiful early 20th century Afghani Ersari rug with an all-over patter of crimson and indigo medallions each woven with a stylized floral pattern and set against a fantastic abras...
Category
1910s Afghan Vintage Tribal Persian Rugs
Materials
Wool
Serab Rug Runner, 19th Century
Located in Savannah, GA
An antique Serab rug runner, Persia, late 19th century.
Red and blue on natural, undied camel hair.
Unique geometric design with animals in the margin.
3’6” by 10’9”
42 by 129
Category
19th Century Persian Antique 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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