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Style: Tribal
Vintage Paneled Persian Kilim in Beige-Brown and Blue Tones by Rug & Kilim
Located in Long Island City, NY
This vintage 7x10 Persian kilim is a panel-woven tribal rug, handwoven in wool circa 1950-1960.
Its colorway enjoys beige-brown tones with sky blue accents in a play of cool and for...
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1950s Persian Vintage Tribal Persian Rugs
Materials
Wool
Antique Persian Qashqai Rug, Very 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...
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1880s Persian Antique Tribal Persian Rugs
Materials
Wool
Antique Persian Afshar/ Caucasian Rug
Located in Evanston, IL
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Rare handmade antique Persian tribal Afshar/ Caucasian rug, 5'5" x 6'9"
Origin: Southwest Persia. Multicolor on blue background with allover repeated flowers...
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Early 20th Century Persian Tribal Persian Rugs
Materials
Wool
Antique Qashqai Rug
Located in Evanston, IL
Measures: 5.6" x 7.2". Amazing Qashqai rug, wool on wool natural dyed wool.
Beautiful multi-colors with geometric Botteh motif design.
It has unusual size The Ghashghai nomads are ...
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Early 20th Century Persian Tribal Persian Rugs
Materials
Wool
Antique Qashqai/ Shiraz Rug
Located in Evanston, IL
Measures: 4'6" x 6'2". Amazing Qashqai rug, wool on wool natural dyed wool.
Beautiful multi-colors with geometric motif design.
It has unusual size The Ghashghai nomads are found i...
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Early 20th Century Persian Tribal Persian Rugs
Materials
Wool
Early 20th Century Persian Qashqai Runner
Located in Chicago, IL
A beautiful early 20th century Persian Qashqai runner with the most wonderful tribal pattern with seven large diamond medallions, each woven with stylized flowers, and living amidst ...
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1930s Persian Vintage Tribal Persian Rugs
Materials
Wool
Vintage Qashqai Shiraz Carpet
Located in Closter, NJ
The Qashqai are a tribal federation living in southwestern Persia/Iran along the Zagros Mountains, mostly in the Fars and Khuzestan Provinces. The women in this tribe have long had a...
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Mid-20th Century Persian Tribal Persian Rugs
Materials
Wool, Cotton
Antique Ivory Blue Tribal Persian Hamedan Rug, c. 1900-1910 (3.8 x 5.2 ft)
Located in New York, NY
Hamadan is the capital of an eponymous province, and it’s one of the oldest cities in Persia. It’s also one of Persia’s most productive and diverse weaving centers. Like other cities...
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Early 1900s Persian Antique Tribal Persian Rugs
Materials
Wool
Antique Navy Blue Ivory Tribal Geometric Persian Bijar Rug Runner, circa 1900
Located in New York, NY
This is a lovely antique navy blue and ivory Persian Bijar rug hand knotted in Iran in the 1900s and measures: 4.6 x 14.7 ft.
Bijar rugs are mainly woven in the town of Bijar and ...
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Early 1900s Persian Antique Tribal Persian Rugs
Materials
Wool
Early 20th Century N.W. Persian Flat-Weave ( 5'10" x 10'10" - 178 x 330 )
Located in New York, NY
Early 20th Century N.W. Persian Flat-Weave ( 5'10" x 10'10" - 178 x 330 )
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1920s Persian Vintage Tribal Persian Rugs
Materials
Wool
Late 19th Century S.E. Persian Afshar Carpet ( 4' x 12'2" - 122 x 370 )
Located in New York, NY
Late 19th Century S.E. Persian Afshar Carpet ( 4' x 12'2" - 122 x 370 )
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1890s Persian Antique Tribal Persian Rugs
Materials
Wool
Antique Persian Afshar Carpet, Magnificent, Tribal, 5'8" x 9'5"
Located in Evanston, IL
Antique Handmade Persian Afshar Carpet, Magnificent, Tribal, 5'8" x 9'5", blue back ground field color, directional geometric designed of repeated Botteh in multi colors, woven pile ...
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Late 19th Century Persian Antique Tribal Persian Rugs
Materials
Wool
Late 19th Century W. Persian Kurdish Carpet ( 4' x 8'9" - 122 x 267 )
Located in New York, NY
Late 19th Century W. Persian Kurdish Carpet ( 4' x 8'9" - 122 x 267 )
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Early 1900s Persian Antique Tribal Persian Rugs
Materials
Wool
Late 19th Century SE. Persian Afshar Carpet ( 4'6" x 6'3" - 137 x 191 )
Located in New York, NY
Late 19th Century SE. Persian Afshar Carpet ( 4'6" x 6'3" - 137 x 191 )
Botehs or paisleys never seem to bore the local Afshar weaver. Their inexhaustible imagination has given us th...
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1890s Persian Antique Tribal Persian Rugs
Materials
Wool
1930s S. Persian Gabbeh Carpet ( 4'4" x 7' - 132 x 213 )
Located in New York, NY
1930s S. Persian Gabbeh Carpet ( 4'4" x 7' - 132 x 213 )
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1930s Persian Vintage Tribal Persian Rugs
Materials
Wool
Early 20th Century S. Persian Gabbeh Carpet ( 4'6" x 9'6" - 137 x 290 )
Located in New York, NY
Early 20th Century S. Persian Gabbeh Carpet ( 4'6" x 9'6" - 137 x 290 )
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1910s Persian Vintage Tribal Persian Rugs
Materials
Wool
Early 20th Century S. Persian Ghashgaie Flat-Weave ( 4'7" x 41 - 140 x 1250 )
Located in New York, NY
Early 20th Century S. Persian Ghashgaie Flat-Weave ( 4'7" x 41 - 140 x 1250 )
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1920s Persian Vintage Tribal Persian Rugs
Materials
Wool
Early 20th Century N.W. Persian Flat-Weave ( 5'10" x 10'10" - 178 x 330 )
Located in New York, NY
Early 20th Century N.W. Persian Flat-Weave ( 5'10" x 10'10" - 178 x 330 )
Category
1920s Persian Vintage Tribal Persian Rugs
Materials
Wool
Vintage Yallameh Rug
Located in Chicago, IL
A stunning vintage Persian Yallameh rug with three large central diamond medallions woven with stylized flowers and vines, and living amidst a field of even more densely woven styliz...
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20th Century Persian Tribal Persian Rugs
Materials
Wool
Antique Persian Tribal Afshar Pictorial Rug, C-1880's
Located in Evanston, IL
Antique Handmade Persian Tribal Afshar pictorial Rug, c-1880's 3'10" x 5'10".
Antique Afshar Rugs – Produced by nomads and villagers in southeastern Iran in the cities of Shiraz, Ke...
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Late 19th Century Persian Antique Tribal Persian Rugs
Materials
Wool
Mid-20th Century Persian Serab Rug
Located in Chicago, IL
A fantastic mid-20th century Persian Serab rug with two large central diamond medallions each with a stylized central flowers and surrounded by geometric patterns. The border is com...
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Mid-20th Century Persian Tribal Persian Rugs
Materials
Wool
Early 20th Century Persian Baluch Rug
Located in Chicago, IL
A beautiful early 20th century Persian Baluch rug with an all-over stylized flower pattern woven in red, orange, and black wool, set against a brown background. The border is wonder...
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1930s Persian Vintage Tribal Persian Rugs
Materials
Wool
Late 19th Century Azari Runner
Located in Chicago, IL
An incredible late 19th century Persian Azari runner with the most wonderful tribal pattern with a central field of all-over stylized flowers and scrolling vines, surrounded by an in...
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Late 19th Century Persian Antique Tribal Persian Rugs
Materials
Wool
Early 20th Century Persian Shriven Rug
Located in Chicago, IL
An exciting early 20th century Persian Shrivan rug with three large central diamond medallions with myriad stylized floral patterns, living amidst a field of even more stylized flow...
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Early 1900s Persian Antique Tribal Persian Rugs
Materials
Wool
Amazing Persian Bijar Rug
Located in Evanston, IL
Please ask me the best way to ship this rug.
Bidjar is the name of a small Kurdish town in western Iran. (or Bidjar) Kurdish rugs are often called the Iron Rugs of Iran. The Bijar wa...
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Early 20th Century Persian Tribal Persian Rugs
Materials
Wool
Antique Persian Bijar Runner Gallery Carpet
Located in Evanston, IL
Absolutely gorgeous antique Persian Kurdish Bijar Halvayi runner gallery carpet with wool foundation and beautiful Harrati pattern and Abrash with vegetable dyes in red gold and ligh...
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Late 19th Century Persian Antique Tribal Persian Rugs
Materials
Wool
Antique Persian Kurdish Jaft Runner
Located in Evanston, IL
The province of Kurdistan is situated in the western part of Iran. Its capital today is Sanandaj, but in the context of carpets, the older name, Senneh, is still used. Around the pro...
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Early 20th Century Persian Tribal Persian Rugs
Materials
Wool
Antique Persian Bakhtiari Runner
Located in Evanston, IL
Fine antique Persian Bakhtiari rug, circa 1900 in excellent condition.
Beautiful handmade Persian Bakhtiari rug like stain glass in good condition with naturals dye. The Bakhtiari ...
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Early 20th Century Persian Tribal Persian Rugs
Materials
Wool
Persian Turkoman Rug
Located in Evanston, IL
Turkoman rugs are type of handmade floor-covering textile traditionally originating in Central Asia. It is useful to distinguish between the original Turk...
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Mid-20th Century Persian Tribal Persian Rugs
Materials
Wool
Fine Pak Gabbeh Pakistan Rug, Hand Knotted
Located in New York, NY
Fine Pak Gabbeh Pakistan rug, hand knotted
Design: Tribal
A Pakistani rug (Pak Persian Rug or Pakistani carpet) is a type of handmade floor-covering textile traditionally made ...
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2010s Pakistani Tribal Persian Rugs
Materials
Wool
Antique Persian Bakhtiari Runner, 3'3" x 10'9" c-1900's
Located in Evanston, IL
Antique Handmade Persian Tribal Bakhtiari Runner,3'3" x 10'9" c-1900's
Amazing antique Persian Bakhtiari runner, green border, multi color with traditional geometric floral design an...
Category
Early 20th Century Persian Tribal Persian Rugs
Materials
Wool
Antique Persian Shiraz Rug with Geometric Diamond Motif Medallions 4'7 x 8'0
Located in Atlanta, GA
Measures: 4'7 x 8'0
Keivan Woven Arts/ rug/EMB-22249, country of origin / type: Iran / Shiraz, circa 1910. Antique Persian Shiraz Rug with Geometric Diamond Motif Medallions 4'7 x 8...
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Early 20th Century Persian Tribal Persian Rugs
Materials
Wool
Gabbeh Rug 6'7'' x 9'7''
Located in New York, NY
Gabbeh Rug 6'7'' x 9'7''.
Design: Tribal
A Pakistani rug (Pak Persian Rug or Pakistani carpet) is a type of handmade floor-covering textile traditionally made in Pakistan
A Pak Ga...
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Early 2000s Pakistani Tribal Persian Rugs
Materials
Wool
Vintage AFghani Baluch Prayer Rug
Located in Chicago, IL
A wonderful mid-20th century Afghani prayer rug with a beautiful all-over stylized floral pattern arranged into a grid, and surrounded by even more stylized flowers, and all woven in...
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Mid-20th Century Afghan Tribal Persian Rugs
Materials
Wool
Vintage Bokhara Turkman Rug
Located in Chicago, IL
A beautiful late 20th century Persian Bokhara Turkman rug with four large central medallions surrounded by myriad stylized flowers and all surrounded by the most complex border conta...
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Late 20th Century Afghan Tribal Persian Rugs
Materials
Wool
Antique Persian Senneh Rug, 4'6" x 5'10".
Located in Evanston, IL
Persian Senneh Rug
The province of Kurdistan is situated in the western part of Iran. Its capital today is Sanandaj, but in the context of carpets, the older name, Senneh, is still ...
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1920s Persian Vintage Tribal Persian Rugs
Materials
Wool
Antique Persian Farahan Sarouk 4'6" x 7'
Located in New York, NY
Farahan is a village located in west central Iran, north of the city of Arak, and is known for its finely knotted late 19th century rugs. Most Farahan rugs have a geometric pattern, although some curvilinear rugs...
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Early 1900s Persian Antique Tribal Persian Rugs
Materials
Wool, Cotton
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...
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Early 20th Century Persian Tribal Persian Rugs
Materials
Wool
Small Antique Tribal Persian Afshar Area Rug 4'8" x 7'5"
Located in New York, NY
A Beautiful Small Size Antique Tribal Design Persian Afshar Area Rug, Country of Origin: Persia, Circa Date: Turn of the 20th Century
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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...
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Early 20th Century Persian Tribal Persian Rugs
Materials
Wool
Early 20th Century Persian Turkman Rug
Located in Chicago, IL
A wonderful early 20th century Persian Turkman bag face rug with a simple crimson ground with tightly woven geometric patterned stripes woven in indigo, crimson, and brown.
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1940s Persian Vintage Tribal Persian Rugs
Materials
Wool
Persian Turkoman Runner, Special Size
Located in Evanston, IL
Turkoman rugs are type of handmade floor-covering textile traditionally originating in Central Asia. It is useful to distinguish between the original Turkmen tribal rugs and the rugs produced in large numbers for export mainly in Pakistan and Iran today. The original Turkmen rugs were produced by the Turkmen tribes who are the main ethnic group in Turkmenistan and are also found in Afghanistan and Iran. They are used for various purposes, including tent rugs...
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Mid-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 large central central diamond pattern with stylized flowers woven in crimson, white, indigo, and yellow, and surrounded by a ...
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1940s Persian Vintage Tribal Persian Rugs
Materials
Wool
Vintage Persian Tulu Rug
Located in Chicago, IL
A striking mid-20th century Persian tulu rug with a fabulous shaggy wool diamond pattern woven in brilliant pinks, indigos, greens, oranges, and white wool.
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Mid-20th Century Persian Tribal Persian Rugs
Materials
Wool
Antique Persian Afshar Rug, 4'1" x 7'9" Rare
Located in Evanston, IL
Origin: Southwest Persia.
Period: circa 1880.
Materials: Wool pile, wool warp and weft.
Condition: Very good minor restorations.
Antique Afshar rugs, produced by nomads and villagers...
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Late 19th Century Persian Antique Tribal Persian Rugs
Materials
Wool
Vintage Moroccan Rug
Located in Chicago, IL
A gorgeous mid-20th century Moroccan rug woven in white and brown wool, and with a bold modern pattern containing large zigzag patterns with stylized floral patterns mixed within.
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Mid-20th Century Moroccan Tribal Persian Rugs
Materials
Wool
Vintage Persian Tulu Rug
Located in Chicago, IL
A bold vintage Persian Tulu rug with a patchwork pattern of orange, brown, gray, and gold squares, woven with a long shaggy wool.
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Mid-20th Century Persian Tribal Persian Rugs
Materials
Wool
Early 20th Century Persian Karabak Rug
Located in Chicago, IL
A stunning and rare early 20th century Persian Karabak rug with the most beautiful pattern of floral medallions woven in crimson, cream, indigo, and pink, and set against a dark indi...
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Early 1900s Azerbaijani Antique Tribal Persian Rugs
Materials
Wool
Antique Tribal Baluch Rug
Located in Closter, NJ
The nomadic Baluch tribe is spread out over a large mountainous geographic area in eastern Persia, adjacent to both western Afghanistan and Pakistan. Their weavings share an aesthet...
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Early 1900s Persian Antique Tribal Persian Rugs
Materials
Wool
Gabbeh Rug 4'10'' x 9'7''
Located in New York, NY
Fine Pak Gabbeh Pakistan rug, hand knotted
Design: Tribal
A Pakistani rug (Pak Persian Rug or Pakistani carpet) is a type of handmade floor-covering textile traditionally made ...
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Early 2000s Pakistani Tribal Persian Rugs
Materials
Wool
Antique Persian Bakhtiari Rug, 4'7" x 5'7"
Located in Evanston, IL
Great size almost square, unusual design and perfect condition Persian Bakhtiari rug.
The Bakhtiari tribe, based in Chahar Mahaal and Bakhtiari, is well-known for their rugs and wea...
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1920s Persian Vintage 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...
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Early 20th Century Persian Tribal Persian Rugs
Materials
Wool
Early 20th Century Persian Afshar Rug
Located in Chicago, IL
A wonderful early 20th century Persian Afshar rug with a wonderful all over trellis floral pattern woven in bold crimsons, indigos, whites, and golds, set against a dark indigo backg...
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1930s Persian Vintage 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 ...
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1870s Persian Antique Tribal Persian Rugs
Materials
Wool
Vintage Afghani Sumack Rug
Located in Chicago, IL
A wonderful vintage Afghani Sumack rug with an all-over diamond pattern woven in muted reds, indigos, pinks, and creams, and surrounded by a wide border with a wonderful stylized flo...
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Late 20th Century Afghan Tribal Persian Rugs
Materials
Wool
Early 20th Century Nehaband Rug
Located in Chicago, IL
A wonderful early 20th century Persian Nehband rug with an all-over paisley and stylized floral pattern woven in myriad colors including crimson, indigo, gold and brown, against a cr...
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Early 1900s Persian Antique Tribal Persian Rugs
Materials
Wool
Vintage Persian Lori Rug
Located in Chicago, IL
A beautiful vintage Persian Lori runner with a wonderful stylized floral pattern woven in crimson, indigo, and brown against a natural undyed wool background. The border is fantastic...
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1960s Persian Vintage Tribal Persian Rugs
Materials
Wool
Early 20th Bibikibad Rug
Located in Chicago, IL
A fantastic early 20th century Persian Bibikibad rug with a central diamond floral medallion amidst a field of stylized flowers and vines, all woven in wonderful pinks, indigos, crim...
Category
1920s 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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