Tribal Persian Rugs
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Style: Tribal
Antique Persian Afshar Rug
Located in New York, NY
An antique Persian Afshar carpet from the first quarter of the 20th century.
Category
1920s Persian Vintage Tribal Persian Rugs
Materials
Wool
Vintage Persian Turkoman Pictorial Rug
Located in New York, NY
A vintage Persian Turkoman (Turkmen) carpet from the third quarter of the 20th century with a pictorial design.
Category
1970s Persian Vintage Tribal Persian Rugs
Materials
Wool
Vintage Persian Shiraz Rug in Burnt Orange and Brown with Tribal Medallions
Located in Atlanta, GA
Vintage Persian Shiraz rug in burnt orange and brown with tribal medallions, rug h-1211-53, country of origin / type: Iran / Shiraz, circa 1950.
This vintage Persian Shiraz rug (c...
Category
1950s Persian Vintage Tribal Persian Rugs
Materials
Wool
Antique Persian Gabbeh Rug
Located in New York, NY
An antique Persian Gabbeh carpet from the second quarter of the 20th century.
Category
1930s Persian Vintage 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...
Category
Early 1900s Persian Antique Tribal Persian Rugs
Materials
Wool
Vintage Persian Gabbeh With Diamond and Geometric Design in Earth Tones
Located in Atlanta, GA
Vintage Persian Gabbeh with Diamond and Geometric design in Earth tones. rug J10-1021, country of origin / type: Iran / Gabbeh, circa 1940
This high-pile excellent condition Persian...
Category
Mid-20th Century Persian Tribal Persian Rugs
Materials
Wool
Shabby Chic Persian Tribal Square Size Rug
Located in New York, NY
Early 20th century Persian Afshar rug.
Measures: 25" x 28".
Category
20th Century Persian Tribal Persian Rugs
Materials
Wool
Antique Sarab Persian Runner with Modern Tribal Style
Located in Dallas, TX
73198 Antique Sarab Persian Runner with Modern Tribal Style. This captivating antique Sarab Persian runner with modern tribal style features a warm composition highlighting its selec...
Category
Early 20th Century Persian Tribal Persian Rugs
Materials
Wool
Antique Hand Knotted Kurdish Runner with All-Over Geometric Design
Located in Atlanta, GA
Antique hand knotted Kurdish Runner with all-over Geometric design. Keivan Woven Arts / rug/13-1103, country of origin / type: Iran / Kurdish, circa 1900
This Kurdish tribal runner...
Category
Early 20th Century Persian Tribal Persian Rugs
Materials
Wool
Copper Brown Tribal Geometric Persian Gallery Size Carpet
Located in New York, NY
Pale brown, copper and caramel color Persian Balouch carpet from the early 20th century.
Measures: 5'7" x 10'6".
Category
Early 20th Century Persian 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
Tribal Navy Camel Primitive Persian Kurd Runner
Located in New York, NY
Eclectic tribal looking abrashed Persian Kurd runner.
Measures: 3'7" x 13'11".
Category
Mid-20th Century Persian Tribal Persian Rugs
Materials
Wool
Antique Persian Bijar Rug, 4'4" x 6'11"
Located in Evanston, IL
Immerse yourself in the captivating world of our Antique Persian Bijar Rug, a true masterpiece measuring 4'4" x 6'11" in excellent condition and fine quality. This rug boasts a stunn...
Category
Early 20th Century Persian Tribal Persian Rugs
Materials
Wool
Persian 1940s Gabbeh Tribal Rug, Multicolored Squares, Wool, 3' x 6'
Located in New York, NY
This one-of-a-kind 1940 Gabbeh rug consists of a handspun wool warp and weft as well as a hand-knotted pure handspun wool pile. The design is improvisational and exudes a contemporar...
Category
1940s Persian Vintage Tribal Persian Rugs
Materials
Wool
Antique Persian Kurd Pictorial Rug
Located in New York, NY
An antique Persian Kurd carpet from the second quarter of the 20th century with a pictorial design.
Category
1930s Persian Vintage Tribal Persian Rugs
Materials
Wool
Vintage Persian Gabbeh Rug
Located in New York, NY
A vintage Persian Gabbeh carpet from the mid-20th century.
Category
Mid-20th Century Persian Tribal Persian Rugs
Materials
Wool
Antique Persian Serab Runner with Tribal Geometric Pattern in Camel, Red & Blue
Located in Atlanta, GA
This beautiful antique late 19th Century Persian Serab runner rests on a camel background, which surrounds the three diamond medallions of alternating ivory, red, and blue colors. Th...
Category
1890s Persian Antique Tribal Persian Rugs
Materials
Wool
Vintage Ersari Tribal Room Size Rug in Gray and Brown
Located in New York, NY
A rare room size Afghan Ersari rug in brown and gray. Usually found in 6 x 9 up to 8 x 10 size formats this one is a full room size piece.
Category
Mid-20th Century Afghan Tribal Persian Rugs
Materials
Wool
Antique Persian Afshar Rug
Located in New York, NY
An antique Persian Afshar carpet from the second quarter of the 20th century.
Category
1930s Persian Vintage Tribal Persian Rugs
Materials
Wool
Colorful Long Antique Persian Serab Runner with Camel, Blue, Red and Brown
Located in Atlanta, GA
Antique Persian Serab Runner with Camel rug/20940 origin/ persian
The navy blue and camel field in this piece is decorated with multicolored strap work, l...
Category
Early 1900s Persian Antique Tribal Persian Rugs
Materials
Wool
Vintage Persian Baluch Rug
Located in New York, NY
A vintage Persian Baluch carpet from the second quarter of the 20th century.
Category
Mid-20th Century Persian Tribal Persian Rugs
Materials
Wool
Vintage Qashqai Animal Rug, Red, Wool, Circa 1940s, 4’ x 6’
Located in New York, NY
This Persian Qashqai carpet circa 1940 was created using a wool warp, wool weft, hand-knotted pure wool pile and natural vegetable dyes. The central lion design is rather striking in the way it contrasts the carpet's red field, as well as in its detailed facial features. In Persian folklore, the lion symbolizes kingship, prestige, and the protection of sacred spaces. Its power is beautifully conveyed by the weaver of this piece, who created this carpet for ceremonious purpose. Taking a closer look at the border, one can see Qashqai villagers dancing in celebratory robes, indicating that this was likely woven as a wedding carpet...
Category
1940s Persian Vintage Tribal Persian Rugs
Materials
Wool
Antique Persian Bakshaish Rug
Located in New York, NY
An early 20th century Persian Bakshaish Rug containing a spiraling all-over design on an orange-colored ground with stunning predominant blue and camel accents.
7'9'' x 9'8''
Bakshaish weavers employed both soft orange and soft blue accents for the base color of the field, with the use of ivory or camelhair grouns being particularly rare and beloved. Exceptional blues are a hallmark of these antique Bakshaish rugs with this being a fine example. Muted salmons, rich corals, greens and yellow accents can also be found e. Antique Bakshaish carpets have a structure similar to others of the Heriz group, although their weave is usually somewhat finer and patterns are more tribal. There are no so many authentic Bakshaishs around today as they are one of the more sought after decorative and collectible persian rugs.
Category
20th Century Persian Tribal Persian Rugs
Materials
Wool
Vintage Turkish Taspinar Rug hand knotted blue and orange
Located in Lohr, Bavaria, DE
Beautiful hand-knotted turkish rug with contrasting colors. Very good condition.
Category
1970s Turkish Vintage Tribal Persian Rugs
Materials
Wool
Afshar Tribal Square Size Rug
Located in New York, NY
A unique rare small afshar carpet containing a boteh pattern set on a camel medallion on a striped ivory ground and rust border. Hard to find Squarish size. A great addition to anyon...
Category
Early 20th Century Persian Tribal Persian Rugs
Materials
Cotton, Wool
Antique Persian Large Afshar Rug with Rich Jewel Tones and Diamond Design
Located in Atlanta, GA
Antique Persian Large Qashqai Rug with Rich Jewel Tones and Diamond Design, kwarugs, Keivan Woven Arts Rug#16-0906, Unusually large in size for an Qashqai, Bold geometry, rich symbol...
Category
Early 20th Century Persian Tribal Persian Rugs
Materials
Wool
Antique Persian Serab Rug with Geometric Medallion Design in Tan and Pink
Located in Atlanta, GA
Serab antique rung from Persia with geometric medallions and ornate multi-tiered border, Keivan Woven Arts / rug H8-1001, country of origin / type: Iran / Serab, circa 1890.
This ...
Category
Late 19th Century Persian Antique Tribal Persian Rugs
Materials
Wool
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 Persian Baluch Rug
Located in New York, NY
An antique Persian Baluch carpet from the second quarter of the 20th century.
Category
1930s Persian Vintage Tribal Persian Rugs
Materials
Wool
Bidjar Gallery Rug
Located in New York, NY
Jewel toned antique Persian Bidjar gallery size rug.
Bidjar carpets are world renowned for their superb artistry, craftsmanship, and excellent material, and can be distinguished b...
Category
20th Century Persian Tribal Persian Rugs
Materials
Wool
Long Persian Bidjar Kurdish Runner with small Paisley Design in Red, Blue, Brown
Located in Atlanta, GA
Long Persian Bidjar Kurdish Runner with small Paisley Design in Red, Blue, Brown, 13-1108, Great Northwest Persian Bidjar Kurd runners are renowned for their superior use of color. T...
Category
Early 20th Century Persian Tribal Persian Rugs
Materials
Wool
Late 19th Century Distressed Antique Persian Kurd Accent Rug
Located in New York, NY
A distressed antique Persian Kurd carpet from the late 19th century.
Measures: 4' 6" x 6' 1"
Category
Late 19th Century Persian Antique Tribal Persian Rugs
Materials
Wool
Antique Persian Kurd Rug
Located in New York, NY
An antique Persian Kurd carpet from the first quarter of the 20th century.
Category
1910s Persian Vintage Tribal Persian Rugs
Materials
Wool
Antique Persian Jaf Kurd Bag Face 2'10" x 3', Arabesque, Free Shipping
Located in Evanston, IL
Of large size, this finely woven Kurdish bag face from northwest Persia is a very collectable example of a well known format. It features the Classic diamond design...
Category
Late 19th Century Persian Antique Tribal Persian Rugs
Materials
Wool
19th Century Azeri Rug
Located in Chicago, IL
A late 19th century Azeri rug, woven with an all-over paisley pattern of alternating white and multicolored paisleys rendered in rich crimson, moss, jade and...
Category
1870s Azerbaijani Antique Tribal Persian Rugs
Materials
Wool
Antique Persian Baluch Rug
Located in New York, NY
An antique Persian Baluch rug from the second quarter of the 20th century.
Category
1930s Persian Vintage Tribal Persian Rugs
Materials
Wool
Antique Persian Bidjar Rug
Located in New York, NY
An antique Persian Bidjar carpet from the turn of the 20th century.
Category
Early 1900s Persian Antique Tribal Persian Rugs
Materials
Wool
Antique Persian Bakhtiari Rug
Located in New York, NY
An antique Persian Bakhtiari carpet from the first quarter of the 20th century.
Category
1920s Persian Vintage Tribal Persian Rugs
Materials
Wool
Antique Persian Qashqai Rug with Tulips, Diamond Patterns and Star Motifs
Located in Atlanta, GA
This amazing antique Persian Qashqai rug originates from the tribes of southwestern Iran and features a wonderful geometric pattern and traditional color palette. The variations of r...
Category
19th Century Persian Antique Tribal Persian Rugs
Materials
Wool
Antique Persian Kurdish Bidjar Runner, 3'8" x 17'6"
Located in Evanston, IL
These rugs are very heavy in relation to their size and sturdy and sometimes impossible to fold them because of their knotting technique. The material is wool knotted on wool foundat...
Category
Late 19th Century Persian Antique Tribal Persian Rugs
Materials
Wool
Antique Persian Baktiari Carpet/Runner/Galley Size 5' x 10'8"
Located in Evanston, IL
The color is balance, the darker center in opposite of the lighter border. The same way the design is balance, a very busy Herati center and a pleasant border design with running wat...
Category
Early 20th Century Persian Tribal Persian Rugs
Materials
Wool
Antique Tribal Persian Rug, Red Ground, Blue Corner, Ivory Border
Located in New York, NY
An authentic Persian Ghashghai rug featuring a boteh design on red ground,
circa 1910. Measures: 4' x 5'1".
Ghashghai tribes have lived for cen...
Category
Early 20th Century Persian Tribal Persian Rugs
Materials
Wool
Antique Kurdish Long Rug
Located in New York, NY
Antique Kurdish long runner rug. A beautiful antique rug attributed to the Kurdish tribes in the vicinity of the city of mosul in Northern Iraq, ...
Category
19th Century Iraqi Antique Tribal Persian Rugs
Materials
Wool
Stoning Kurd Gerous Rug
Located in Evanston, IL
Gerous was formerly a designation for Bidjar carpets in Northwest Persia as well as the name of Kurdish Sub tribe of the area.
Dated and all-over crown design rug with vegetable dy...
Category
1920s Persian Vintage Tribal Persian Rugs
Materials
Wool
Yellow Northwest Persian Tribal Rug
Located in New York, NY
A tribal Persian weave featuring a bright yellow color you rarely see. Extraordinary weave and superb quality.
Category
Early 20th Century Persian Tribal Persian Rugs
Materials
Wool
Antique Persian Qashqai Rug, Fine
Located in Evanston, IL
The Ghashghai nomads are found in the Fars province in the southwest of Iran. They move twice a year, between the winter pasture near the Persian Gulf and the summer pasture up in th...
Category
1880s Persian Antique Tribal Persian Rugs
Materials
Wool
Tribal Vintage Turkish Gallery Pink Accent Rug
Located in New York, NY
Quirky mid-20th century Turkish gallery rug. Pink and brown medallions on a khaki ground and brown border, circa 1940.
Size: 4'7” x 12'5”.
Category
20th Century Asian Tribal Persian Rugs
Materials
Wool
Tribal Antique Shiraz Khamseh Rug
Located in New York, NY
A beautiful tribal Persian weave featuring a large bold paisley design in quite an appealing size.
Size: 5'3" x 6'10".
Category
Early 20th Century Persian Tribal Persian Rugs
Materials
Wool
Antique Persian Bakhtiari, Gallery size Runner
Located in Evanston, IL
Earli circa 1900 Persian Bakhtiari tribal gallery size carpet with vegetable dyed wool, with multi-color on brown black background colors.
The design of the rug is three of life...
Category
Early 20th Century Persian Tribal Persian Rugs
Materials
Wool
Antique Persian Malayer Gallery Carpet
Located in Evanston, IL
A very busy Herati center and a pleasant border design with running water and trees. The tribal weavers in Malayer were often Turkish, and they employed the Turkish knot, Gourde, to ...
Category
Early 20th Century Persian Tribal Persian Rugs
Materials
Wool
Antique Persian Beshir Runner
Located in New York, NY
An antique Persian Beshir rug from the turn of the 20th century.
Category
Early 20th Century Persian Tribal Persian Rugs
Materials
Wool
Antique Persian Afshar Carpet, 4'10" x 9'4"
Located in Evanston, IL
Size: 4'10" x 9'4" - 147 cm x 284 cm.
Origin: Southwest Persia.
Period: circa 1880.
Materials: Wool pile, wool warp and weft.
Condition: Very good minor restorations.
Antique Afshar ...
Category
1870s Persian Antique Tribal Persian Rugs
Materials
Wool
Antique Persian North West Rug
Located in New York, NY
An antique Persian North West carpet from the first quarter of the 20th century.
Category
1910s Persian Vintage Tribal Persian Rugs
Materials
Wool
Tribal Rustic Persian Wool Handmade Kilim Green Mustard Red Accent
Located in New York, NY
A handmade tribal Kilim with beautiful array of colors.
Measures: 5'10" x 10'1".
Category
20th Century Persian Tribal Persian Rugs
Materials
Wool
Antique Persian Afshar Rug
Located in New York, NY
An antique Persian Afshar carpet from the first quarter of the 20th century.
Category
1920s Persian Vintage Tribal Persian Rugs
Materials
Wool
20th Century Tribal Geometric Antique Persian Kurdish Runner
Located in New York, NY
Spectacular tribal Kurdish runner with excellent pile and color, circa 1910.
Measures: 2'9” x 14'6”.
Category
Early 20th Century Persian Tribal Persian Rugs
Materials
Wool
Antique Persian Kurd Rug
Located in New York, NY
An antique Persian Kurd carpet from the first quarter of the 20th century with an asymmetrical design consisting of angular paisleys and figurines.
Category
1910s Persian Vintage Tribal Persian Rugs
Materials
Wool
Antique 1930s Wool Persian Gabbeh Rug, Red, Green, Blue, Cream, 4' x 5'
Located in New York, NY
This 1930 Persian Gabbeh rug consists of a handspun wool warp, weft and hand-knotted pile. Its rich reds, greens and blues were all created using natural vegetable dyes; and the crea...
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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