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Style: Tribal
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...
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19th Century Persian Antique Tribal Persian Rugs
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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
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Wool
Hand-Knotted Wool Persian Qashqai Tribal Rug, Red, Green, Indigo, Cream, 4’ x 6’
Located in New York, NY
Pulling tribal inspirations from Persian Qashqai carpets, this hand-knotted rug, woven in rich green, red, indigo, and cream wool, measures 4’1”x 5’10” and belongs to the Orley Shaba...
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2010s Persian Tribal Persian Rugs
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Wool
Vintage Persian Kilim in Red with Polychromatic Stripes
Located in Long Island City, NY
A vintage 5x6 Persian kilim rug, handwoven in wool circa 1950-1960.
Further on the Design:
Connoisseurs may appreciate this design’s panel-weaving technique, in which tribal we...
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1950s Persian Vintage Tribal Persian Rugs
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Wool
Vintage Pakistani Bokhara Runner
Located in Chicago, IL
A late 20th century Pakistani Bokhara runner with many large diamond medallions and repeated stylized floral motifs against a cream ground, and surrou...
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Late 20th Century Pakistani Tribal Persian Rugs
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Wool
Vintage Persian Shiraz Tribal Rug with Mid-Century Modern Style
Located in Dallas, TX
76402, Vintage Persian Shiraz Tribal Rug with Mid-Century Modern Style 04'00 x 05'06. This hand-knotted wool vintage Persian Shiraz rug with tribal style features three amulet style medallions filled with tribal motifs in an open abrashed field. It is surrounded by a double ram's horn border flanked with diamond guard bands...
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Mid-20th Century Persian Tribal Persian Rugs
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Wool
Vintage Gabbeh Rug, Midcentury Medallion Style Persian Rug Design by Rug & Kilim
Located in Long Island City, NY
Made in hand knotted wool originating circa 1950-1960, this vintage Persian rug connotes a midcentury Gabbeh rug design, a celebrated tribal rug family among iconic Oriental rugs enj...
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1950s Persian Vintage Tribal Persian Rugs
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Wool
Antique Persian Kurd Rug
Located in New York, NY
An antique Persian Kurdish rug from the turn of the 20th century.
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Early 20th Century Persian Tribal Persian Rugs
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Wool
Vintage Gabbeh Rug
Located in Chicago, IL
A remarkable late 20th century Persian Gabbeh rug with a wonderful abrash crimson field woven with a small goat in the center, and a small human figure in each corner, and surrounded...
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Late 20th Century Persian Tribal Persian Rugs
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Wool
Early 20th Century Bakhtiari Rug
Located in Chicago, IL
A wonderful early 20th century Persian Bakhtiari rug with a hand-woven patchwork pattern with myriad cypress trees and flowering shrubs surrounded by a wide scrolling vine and leaf b...
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1910s Persian Vintage Tribal Persian Rugs
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Wool
Vintage Persian Kurd Rug
Located in New York, NY
A vintage Persian Kurdish rug from the mid-20th century. A burnt orange hexagonal medallion with a very fragmented Herati inner pattern shows bold, tall cypress tree pendants, all on...
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Mid-20th Century Persian Tribal Persian Rugs
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Wool
Antique Gabbeh Geometric Red and Blue Wool Persian Rug by Rug & Kilim
Located in Long Island City, NY
Hand knotted in wool originating between 1900-1910, this antique Gabbeh Persian rug hosts transitional elements with a variety of Classic, rich colorways. The variety of fabulous blu...
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Early 1900s Persian Antique Tribal Persian Rugs
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Wool
Kazak-Inspired Tribal Wool Rug in Red, Blue, Yellow, and Cream, 4' x 6'
Located in New York, NY
This Kazak-inspired tribal wool rug in red, blue, yellow, and cream, measuring 4' x 6', embodies the bold geometry and timeless artistry of the Caucasus region. The rich red and blue...
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2010s Persian Tribal Persian Rugs
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Wool
Vintage Hand-Knotted Bokhara Rug in very rare powder pink, Pakistan 1950s
Located in Beograd, RS
In this listing you will find a vintage Bokhara rug in very rare powder pink tone. It is a hand-knotted, 100% wool rug with high density knots. Made in Pakistan cca. 1950s.
Very goo...
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1950s Pakistani Vintage Tribal Persian Rugs
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Wool
Vintage Persian Kilim with Beige and Brown Stripes by Rug & Kilim
Located in Long Island City, NY
This vintage 5x9 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.
...
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1950s Persian Vintage Tribal Persian Rugs
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Wool
Early 20th Century Persian Qashqai Rug
Located in Chicago, IL
A beautiful early 20th century Persian Qashqai rug with a central stylized floral medallion amidst a field of even more stylized flowers, and surrounded by a simple border with petit...
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1920s Persian Vintage Tribal Persian Rugs
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Wool
Early 20th Century Persian Khoy Rug
Located in Chicago, IL
A gorgeous early 20th century Persian Khoy rug with an elaborate all-over mirrored floral pattern with a central flower surrounded by intricate scrolling vine...
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1930s Persian Vintage Tribal Persian Rugs
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Wool
Early 20th Century Persian Seraband Rug
Located in Chicago, IL
A wonderful early 20th century Persian Seraband runner with an all-over paisley patterned field against a crimson background, and surrounded by a border composed of multiple petite f...
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Early 1900s Persian Antique Tribal Persian Rugs
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Wool
Early 20th Century Turkish Konya Prayer Rug
Located in Chicago, IL
A beautiful early 20th century Turkish Konya Prayer rug with a wonderful color palette including a bright pink center surrounded by multiple thin styl...
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Early 20th Century Turkish Tribal Persian Rugs
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Wool
Vintage Hand-Knotted Baluch Rug with golden and navy tones, Afghanistan 1950s
Located in Beograd, RS
In this listing you will find a highly decorative vintage Baluch rug with great combination of colors - navy, green and gold. This Persian rug was hand-knotted in Afghanistan in the ...
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1950s Afghan Vintage Tribal Persian Rugs
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Wool
Antique Persian Malayer Rug. 7 ft 2 in x 16 ft 9 in
Located in New York, NY
Rustic Gallery Size Antique Casual Elegant Persian Herati Malayer Rug, Country of Origin: Persia, Circa date: 1900. Size: 7 ft 2 in x 16 ft 9 in (2.18 m x 5.11 m)
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20th Century Persian Tribal Persian Rugs
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Wool
Vintage Persian Gabbeh Rug with Tribal Design of Medallions and Tribal Figures
Located in Atlanta, GA
From Southern Persia, Gabbeh vintage rug with medallions in brown, cream, red, blue and green, rug H-1205-05, country of origin / type: Iran / Gabbeh, circa 1950
This high-pile mi...
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Mid-20th Century Persian Tribal Persian Rugs
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Wool
Vintage Persian Tribal Rug in Polychromatic Pictorials by Rug & Kilim
Located in Long Island City, NY
This vintage 4 x 6 Persian rug is a rare tribal piece, hand-knotted in wool circa 1950-1960.
Further on the Design:
Its design enjoys many pictorial patterns in a series of squares throughout the field. Connoisseurs will further note how few pictorials like this boast such a range of colors and variety of patterns. Keen eyes will admire geometric figures including humans, trees, animals, and even a house in the center medallion. Its sheer attention to colorway variation, too, is commendable, as is its vibrant colors and good condition. Tribal pictorial rugs...
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1950s Persian Vintage Tribal Persian Rugs
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Wool
1980s Vintage Sofreh Kilim Rug in Pink & Green Medallion Pattern by Rug & Kilim
Located in Long Island City, NY
Handwoven in wool circa 1980-1990, from a rare vintage curation of small-sized pieces our principal has acquired lately. Distinguished for both its 4x4 size, durability, and progress...
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1980s Persian Vintage Tribal Persian Rugs
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Wool
Antique Persian Red Ivory Green and Blue Bakhtiari Rug, circa 1920s
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...
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1920s Persian Vintage Tribal Persian Rugs
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Wool
Antique Persian Azerbaijan Carpet
Located in Dallas, TX
60945 Antique Persian Azerbaijan Rug, 03'01 x 09'08. Warm and inviting with a bold tribal design with rustic sensibility, this hand-knotted wool antique Persian Azerbaijan runner is ...
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Early 20th Century Persian Tribal Persian Rugs
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Wool
Vintage Qashqai Persian Kilim Extra-Long Runner in Plaid Stripes by Rug & Kilim
Located in Long Island City, NY
This vintage 3x15 Persian kilim is a rare extra-long runner from the Qashqai tribe, handwoven in wool circa 1950-1960.
Its technique is a mid-century Jajim Kilim style, in which t...
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1950s Persian Vintage Tribal Persian Rugs
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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 Persian Shiraz rug in Pink and Teal Floral Patterns by Rug & Kilim
Located in Long Island City, NY
Hand knotted in wool, a 4x8 Persian Shiraz rug circa 1970-1980 - latest to join Rug & Kilim’s vintage selections.
On the Design:
This rug is an interesting piece of bright, beautif...
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1970s Persian Vintage Tribal Persian Rugs
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Wool
Mid-20th Century Persian Afshar Accent Rug
Located in New York, NY
A vintage Persian Afshar accent rug. This is one of the most popular Afshar tribal rug patterns: a waisted cartouche with three points at each end and, in this case, two central diam...
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Mid-20th Century Persian Tribal Persian Rugs
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Wool
Tribal Antique Persian Mahal Carpet, Circa 1910s
Located in New York, NY
This west Persian rustic gallery rug features a nearly navy field closely covered by a medium scale Classic Herati pattern while the old ivory main border displays the corresponding ...
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Early 20th Century Persian Tribal Persian Rugs
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Wool
Vintage Persian Baluch Rug
Located in New York, NY
A vintage Persian Baluch rug from the mid-20th century.
Measures: 3' 0" x 6' 0".
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Mid-20th Century Persian Tribal Persian Rugs
Materials
Wool
Hand-Knotted Tribal Persian Rug in Gold, Indigo, Red, and Navy Wool, 3' x 5'
Located in New York, NY
This hand-knotted 3' x 5' tribal Persian wool rug with colorful floral tribal motifs bursts with personality, showcasing a dynamic mix of stylized blossoms and geometric medallions i...
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2010s Asian Tribal Persian Rugs
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Wool
Vintage Persian Tribal Rug in Taupe with Gold Animal Pictorial by Rug & Kilim
Located in Long Island City, NY
This vintage 3x5 Persian rug is a rare mid-century tribal piece, hand-knotted in wool circa 1950-1960.
Its design enjoys a gold pictorial pattern...
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1950s Persian Vintage Tribal Persian Rugs
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Wool
Early 20th Century Handmade Central Asian Tribal Gallery Accent Rug
Located in New York, NY
An antique tribal Beshir accent rug in gallery format handmade during the early 20th century by the nomadic tribes of Central Asia.
Measures: 6' 2" x 10' 10".
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Early 20th Century Central Asian Tribal Persian Rugs
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Wool
Vintage Shahsavan Persian Kilim in Brown with Pink Stripes
Located in Long Island City, NY
This vintage 6x11 Persian Kilim is a midcentury palas flatweave believed to hail from the Shahsavan tribe—handwoven in wool circa 1950-1960.
On the Design:
This Shahsavan rug enjoys chocolate brown and pink stripes with salmon tones and red accents. It’s a rich piece of intricate Craft, yet also a work of simple and comfortable presence with vast applications.
Condition:
This vintage Persian Shahsavan Kilim...
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1950s Persian Vintage Tribal Persian Rugs
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Wool
Beautiful Oversized Antique Persian Bidjar Rug 12'10" x 20'3"
Located in New York, NY
A Beautiful Oversized Antique Persian Bidjar Rug, Country of Origin: Persia, Circa Date: 1920
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Early 20th Century Persian Tribal Persian Rugs
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Wool
Mid-20th Century Handmade Persian Flat-Weave Tribal Kilim Room Size Accent Rug
Located in New York, NY
A vintage Persian flat-weave tribal Kilim room size accent rug handmade during the mid-20th century with a zebra print design in ivory and black with red bindings.
Measures: 6' 5"...
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Mid-20th Century Persian Tribal Persian Rugs
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Wool
Modern Custom Kilim in Beige-Brown, Black Striped Pattern by Rug & Kilim
By Rug & Kilim
Located in Long Island City, NY
Rug & Kilim boasts its latest style of paneled Kilim rug with a unique textural look, now available for custom Kilim rug designs. Handwoven in wool with a striped, paneled style for ...
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2010s Persian Tribal Persian Rugs
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Wool
Afghanistan Kerman Over Size Rug - Wool Green Red Design - 94324
Located in Dallas, TX
Discover the elegance of Afghanistan Kerman featuring Over Size Rug in Circa 1910. Designed with Wool and GreenRed, this exclusive design is perfect for enhancing your space.
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20th Century Afghan Tribal Persian Rugs
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Wool
1980s Vintage Kilim Sofreh rug in Beige-Brown Striped Border by Rug & Kilim
Located in Long Island City, NY
Originating circa 1980-1990, a tribal piece joining our prestigious collection of vintage flatweaves—a collectible Persian Sofreh curation among our latest. The 3x3 piece enjoys an o...
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1980s Persian Vintage Tribal Persian Rugs
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Wool
Tribal Mid-20th Century Handmade Persian Turkoman Runner
Located in New York, NY
A vintage Persian tribal Turkoman rug in runner format handmade during the mid-20th century. Although this rug is of Persian origin, the roots of Turkoman rugs originated in the Central Asian region.
Measures: 1' 6" x 10' 4"
Central Asian Rugs & Carpets:
Central Asia is a vast area stretching from Northeastern Persia to western China, and from northern Afghanistan to the southern edge of Russia. The carpets can be usefully divided into three groups: the nomadic Turkmen rugs of Turkmenistan, northern Afghanistan, and northeastern Persia; the non-Turkmen tribal pieces from Kazakhstan, Uzbekistan, and Kirghizstan; and the urban creations of Khotan, Yarkand, and Kashgar, oasis cities of Western China (Xinjiang Province).
Commercially, the most important group is from Khotan, the easternmost of the Chinese Turkestan cities. The craft of rug weaving is primarily in the hands of Muslim Uighurs. Khotan carpets mix purely Central Asian design themes with Chinese elements. Native Khotan devices include pomegranate trees, upright flowers, round medallions, and yellow or red grounds. Chinese motives include triangular fretwork corners, swastika fretwork, and Yun-Tsao Tou (clouds and rain) diagonally striped polychrome borders. Cotton foundations, asymmetrical (Persian) knots, and medium weaves are standard. Some vintage Khotan are in horizontal, pictorial layouts with multiple various vases and plants. Saphs (multiple prayer niche panel carpets) are also a Khotan specialty. Others employ stepped and layered lozenge medallions, singly or in pairs. Still others, almost all antique, feature a stylized version of the allover Persian Herati design. Many of the oldest pieces employ brown wool wefts. Antique and vintage Khotans are almost always in the k’ang (double square) layout, conforming to the local household plans. Only relatively recently has the 6’ by 12’ or 7’ by 16’ format been replaced by the 9’ by 12’ size. As a result, an antique room size Khotan carpet is very uncommon. Reds are cinnamon, tomato and rust, never wine reds, crimson, or scarlet. Yarkand, farther west on the old Silk Road specializes in multi-medallion long carpets while Kashgar, farthest west and most under Persian influence, has traditionally knotted allover pattern pieces with finer weaves, often with silk piles, and enriched with medal thread, on cotton foundations. Extant Kashgars go back to the 17th century, but the carpet craft in Chinese Turkestan must be much older as fragments have been recovered from local tombs of the early C.E. period. Kashgars are the rarest of all East Turkestan rugs. Most available vintage East Turkestan carpets are interwar Khotans, many with pleasingly soft decorative palettes.
The non-Turkmen nomads include the Kazakh, Kirghiz, Uzbek, and Karakalpak groups. Like the Turkmen, they were once all seasonally migratory, dwelling in round felt tents (yurts), but have been settled, at least partially, in the villages, and have taken up crafts and agriculture instead of sheep herding. As a result, carpet production has transitioned from domestic tent use to commercial sale, but the roots of long traditions are still evident. The Uzbeks weave...
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Mid-20th Century Persian Tribal Persian Rugs
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Wool
Contemporary Handmade Persian Shiraz Pictorial Lion Throw Rug in Yellow and Blue
Located in New York, NY
A modern Persian Shiraz small throw rug handmade during the 21st century with a pictorial design of a male lion in yellow over a blue background.
Measures: 3' 4" x 4' 8".
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21st Century and Contemporary Persian Tribal Persian Rugs
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Wool
Antique Persian Azerbaijan Rug with Tribal Mid-Century Modern Style
Located in Dallas, TX
75633, antique Persian Azerbaijan rug with Tribal Mid-Century Modern style. This hand knotted wool antique Persian Azerbaijan rug features two decagonal medallions floating on an abr...
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Early 20th Century Persian Tribal Persian Rugs
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Wool
Tribal Early 20th Century Handmade Persian Gabbeh Throw Rug
Located in New York, NY
An antique Persian Gabbeh throw rug handmade during the early 20th century with tribal design elements scattered throughout the undyed natural wool colored (cream/light brown) field....
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Early 20th Century Persian Tribal Persian Rugs
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Wool
Vintage Persian Kilim in Beige-Brown Stripes, Panel Style
Located in Long Island City, NY
This vintage 5x7 Persian Kilim is handwoven in wool, and originates circa 1950-1960.
On the Design:
This design remarks the panel-weaving technique, in which tribal weavers co...
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1950s Persian Vintage Tribal Persian Rugs
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Wool
Mid-20th Century Persian Afshar Accent Rug
Located in New York, NY
A vintage Persian Afshar rug. This SE Persian tribal scatter displays a rounded hexagonal medallion enclosing two highly eccentric conjoint medallions, all on a markedly abrashed fie...
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Mid-20th Century Persian Tribal Persian Rugs
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Wool
Joshegan Inspired Early 20th Century Handmade Persian Mahal Accent Rug
Located in New York, NY
An antique Persian Mahal accent rug handmade during the early 20th century. The design is inspired and taken from the Persian Joshegan repertoire.
Measures: 4' 4" x 6' 3".
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Early 20th Century Persian Tribal Persian Rugs
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Wool
Fantastic Vintage Turkoman Rug
Located in Chicago, IL
A fantastic vintage Persian Turkoman rug with an all-over field of floral medallions woven in white, cream, brown, and black colored wool surround...
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Mid-20th Century Persian Tribal Persian Rugs
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Wool
Hand Knotted Antique Lori Persian Rug in Brown Pictorial Pattern by Rug & Kilim
Located in Long Island City, NY
Hand knotted in wool originating circa 1890-1900, this antique Persian rug connotes a rare Lori rug design, known among the most uncommon tribal rug lineages for geometric figures li...
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1890s Persian Antique Tribal Persian Rugs
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Wool
Vintage Persian Gabbeh Rug
Located in New York, NY
A vintage Persian Gabbeh modernist carpet from the mid-20th century. A vintage Persian Gabbeh rug. The khaki field of this small square tribal scatter is closely covered by a nested ...
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Mid-20th Century Persian Tribal Persian Rugs
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Wool
Early 20th Century Persian Yazd Rug
Located in Chicago, IL
A wonderful early 20th century Persian Yazd rug with an all-over mirrored floral and scrolling vine pattern woven in light and dark indigo, cranberry,...
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Early 1900s Persian Antique Tribal Persian Rugs
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Wool
Vintage Afghani Bashir Rug
Located in Chicago, IL
An incredible late 20th century Afghani Bashir flatweave rug with tribal pattern woven with stylized flowers and vines woven in crimson, indigo, and undyed wool.
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Late 20th Century Afghan Tribal Persian Rugs
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Wool
Antique Persian Kurdish Rug
Located in New York, NY
An antique Persian Kurd rug from the early 20th century.
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Early 20th Century Persian Tribal Persian Rugs
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Wool
Vintage Persian Felted Oval Rug in Beige with Geometric Pattern
Located in Long Island City, NY
This vintage 3x5 Persian oval rug is a rare tribal rug, handmade in felted wool by Torkaman weavers circa 1940-1950.
Handmade in felted wool, Turk...
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1940s Persian Vintage Tribal Persian Rugs
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Wool
Vintage Shahsavan Persian Kilim with Multicolor Stripes
Located in Long Island City, NY
This vintage 5x11 Persian Kilim is a midcentury tribal rug believed to originate from the Shahsavan tribe—handwoven in wool circa 1950-1960.
On the Design:
This flatweave enjoy...
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1950s Persian Vintage Tribal Persian Rugs
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Wool
Large Navy Blue Background Antique Persian Garous Design Bidjar Rug 11' x 17'8"
Located in New York, NY
Magnificent Large Navy Blue Background Antique Persian Garous Design Bidjar Rug, Country of Origin: Persia, Circa Date: 1880
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Late 19th Century Persian Antique Tribal Persian Rugs
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Wool
Twin Vintage Persian Kilim Runner Rugs with Geometric Patterns, from Rug & Kilim
Located in Long Island City, NY
This flatweave is from a rare pair of twin 3x17 vintage Persian Kilim runner rugs, hand-knotted in wool circa 1950-1960. These tribal runners are nearly identical in size and design,...
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1950s Persian Vintage Tribal Persian Rugs
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Wool
Vintage Persian Tribal Kilim and Extra-long Runner Rug, from Rug & Kilim
Located in Long Island City, NY
Handwoven in wool circa 1950-1960, this 3x15 vintage Persian tribal Kilim and extra-long runner rug is a rare curation. Its design enjoys mosaic-like geometric patterns in gold, beig...
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1950s Persian Vintage Tribal Persian Rugs
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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...
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1950s Persian Vintage Tribal Persian Rugs
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Wool
Antique Vintage Ivory Navy Blue Brown Tribal Persian Hamedan Rug, circa 1940s
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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1940s Persian Vintage Tribal Persian Rugs
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Wool
Vintage Persian Bakhtiari Rug
Located in New York, NY
A vintage Persian Bakhtiari rug from the mid-20th century woven in the gallery format. The semi-geometric pictorial design and color palette offers a tribal and rustic appeal.
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Mid-20th Century Persian Tribal Persian Rugs
Materials
Wool
Mid-20th Century Handmade Persian Pictorial Shiraz Throw Rug
Located in New York, NY
A vintage Persian pictorial Shiraz throw rug handmade during the mid-20th century.
Measures: 3' 9" x 5 ' 4".
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Mid-20th Century Persian Tribal Persian Rugs
Materials
Wool
Vintage Persian Baluch Rug
Located in New York, NY
A vintage Persian Baluch carpet from the mid-20th century.
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Mid-20th Century Persian Tribal Persian Rugs
Materials
Wool
Vintage Shahsavan Persian Kilim in Brown with Beige Stripes
Located in Long Island City, NY
This vintage 6x11 Persian Kilim is a mid-century palas flatweave believed to hail from the Shahsavan tribe—handwoven in wool circa 1950-1960.
On the Design:
This Shahsavan rug ...
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1950s Persian Vintage Tribal Persian Rugs
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Wool
Rustic Early 20th Century Handmade Persian Kurd Runner in Khaki Green
Located in New York, NY
An antique Persian Kurd rug in runner format handmade during the early 20th century with a rustic appeal in khaki green.
Measures: 3' 0" x 12' 7".
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Early 20th Century Persian Tribal Persian Rugs
Materials
Wool
Vintage Qashqai Persian Gabbeh Rug with Medallion and Pictorial by Rug & Kilim
Located in Long Island City, NY
This vintage 5x7 Persian rug is a rare mid-century Gabbeh piece that originates from the Qashqai tribe.
Hand-knotted in wool circa 1950-1960, its...
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1950s Persian Vintage Tribal Persian Rugs
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Wool
Vintage Persian Baluch Rug
Located in New York, NY
A vintage Persian Baluch rug from the mid-20th century.
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Mid-20th Century Persian Tribal Persian Rugs
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Wool
Vintage Sofreh Kilim Rug in Red, Green, Tribal Geometric Pattern by Rug & Kilim
Located in Long Island City, NY
Connoting the celebrated tribal style, this 4x4 kilim rug hails from a special new curation of Persian Sofreh flat weaves. A distinguished lineage on...
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1980s Persian Vintage Tribal Persian Rugs
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Wool
Vintage Persian Kilim in Pink and Beige-Brown Stripes by Rug & Kilim
Located in Long Island City, NY
This vintage 9x10 Persian Kilim is handwoven in wool, and originates circa 1950-1960.
On the Design:
This flatweave enjoys red and beige-brown stripes with notes of fuschia an...
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1950s Persian Vintage Tribal Persian Rugs
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Wool
Geometric Medallions Design Antique Persian narrow Runner in Blue, Green and Red
Located in Atlanta, GA
Green, light Blue and red Persian antique Heriz Runner with sub-geometric Paisley design, Keivan Woven Arts/rug SUS-2012-925, country of origin or type: Iran / Malayer, circa 1920.
...
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Early 20th Century Persian Tribal Persian Rugs
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Wool
Beautiful Early 20th Century Karajeh Rug
Located in Chicago, IL
A beautiful early 20th century Persian Karajeh rug with three large medallions against an intricately woven field of myriad flowers and leaves, all woven in bright crimson, indigos, ...
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1920s Persian Vintage Tribal Persian Rugs
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Wool
Midcentury Vintage Gabbeh Rug in Gray & Tribal Geometric Pattern by Rug & Kilim
Located in Long Island City, NY
Hand knotted in wool pile originating circa 1950-1960, this vintage Persian rug connotes a midcentury Gabbeh tribal rug design, further remarking a rare play of gray, red, and green ...
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1950s Persian Vintage Tribal Persian Rugs
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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.
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