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Antique Persian Kerman Oriental Carpet, Handmade Rug Navy, Ivory, Red, Soft Gold
Located in Port Washington, NY
This early 20th-century Persian Kerman floral carpet, dating from circa 1920, epitomizes the
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Early 20th Century Persian Other Antique Persian Carpets
Materials
Wool
Doris Leslie Blau Early 20th Century Persian Meshad Rug
Located in New York, NY
pattern, a common staple of Persian carpet weaving, can be seen throughout the antique carpet. Also known
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Early 20th Century Persian Antique Persian Carpets
Materials
Wool
19th Century Persian Farahan Sarouk Area Rug in Ivory, Blue
Red
Located in Barrington, IL
Farahan Rugs, Antique Persian Farahan, Persian Rugs blue, Antique Farahan Rugs, Antique Sarouk Carpets
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Late 19th Century Persian Antique Persian Carpets
Materials
Wool, Cotton
19th Century Camel Hair Persian Farahan Sarouk Area Rug in An Allover Pattern
Located in Barrington, IL
Farahan, Persian Rugs blue, Antique Farahan Rugs, Antique Sarouk Carpets, Vintage Sarouks, Sarouk Farahan
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1890s Persian Antique Persian Carpets
Materials
Wool, Cotton
19th Century Persian Farahan Sarouk Area Rug in Floral Pattern in Blue, Red
Located in Barrington, IL
, Antique Persian Farahan, Persian Rugs blue, Antique Farahan Rugs, Antique Sarouk Carpets, Vintage Sarouks
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Late 19th Century Persian Antique Persian Carpets
Materials
Wool, Cotton
Doris Leslie Blau Antique Persian Tabriz Botanic Handwoven Wool Rug
Located in New York, NY
world-famous Persian carpet-making center and played a significant role in developing the rich
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Early 20th Century Persian Tabriz Antique Persian Carpets
Materials
Wool
Antique Persian Hamadan Rug with Allover Paisley-Inspired Boteh Pattern in Brown
Located in Atlanta, GA
, Hamadan village rug, handwoven Persian carpet, allover boteh pattern rug, collectible Persian wool rug
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Early 20th Century Persian Malayer Antique Persian Carpets
Materials
Wool
Antique Persian Hamadan Rug with Geometric Medallion in Pink and Blue-Gray
Located in Atlanta, GA
carpet, handwoven wool Hamadan rug, Persian village rug with tribal motifs, collectible antique Hamadan
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Early 20th Century Persian Malayer Antique Persian Carpets
Materials
Wool
Persian Bibikabad Gallery Rug Featuring an Allover Herati Pattern and Deep Red
Located in Atlanta, GA
rug, red Bibikabad runner rug, tribal northwest Persian carpet, handwoven Persian rug with medallion
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Early 20th Century Persian Khorassan Antique Persian Carpets
Materials
Wool
Antique Persian Malayer Rug with Oversized Medallion Field and Faded Pastel Tone
Located in Atlanta, GA
rug with medallion design, soft pastel vintage Persian carpet, beige and blue Malayer rug, hand
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Early 20th Century Persian Malayer Antique Persian Carpets
Materials
Wool
Distressed Antique Persian Bakhtiari Rug
Located in Dallas, TX
Eclectic. Rustic yet refined, this antique Persian carpet would also complement mountain living for luxury
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Early 20th Century Persian Modern Antique Persian Carpets
Materials
Wool
Antique-Worn Persian Malayer Rug, Midcentury Modern Meets Weathered Finesse
Located in Dallas, TX
Persian carpet will transport you to a world of dazzling beauty, where Midcentury Modern meets weathered
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Early 20th Century Persian Malayer Antique Persian Carpets
Materials
Wool
19th Century Haji Jalili Tabriz Collector Rug 4x5.4
Located in Los Angeles, CA
breathtaking Persian carpets from the 19th century. Exquisite medallions and allover designs fill carpets of
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Late 19th Century Persian Tabriz Antique Persian Carpets
Materials
Wool
Vintage Persian Malayer Area Rug in Geometric Medallion Pattern in Ivory, Blue
Located in Barrington, IL
Persian Rugs, Antique Rug, Antique Rugs, Antique Carpets, Vintage Carpets, Vintage Persian Carpets
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Early 20th Century Persian Antique Persian Carpets
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Wool, Cotton
Early 20th Century Persian Sarouk Lilian Area Rug
Located in Barrington, IL
, Antique Sarouk Carpets, Vintage Sarouks, Sarouk Farahan Rugs, Antique Farahan Rugs, Antique Persian Rugs
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Early 20th Century Persian Antique Persian Carpets
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Wool, Cotton
Antique Persian Hamadan Rug with Repeating Vase Motif in Rich Indigo and Coral
Located in Atlanta, GA
, study, or curated textile wall display.
antique Hamadan rug, Persian Hamadan carpet, handwoven Hamadan
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Early 1900s Persian Malayer Antique Persian Carpets
Materials
Wool
Antique Persian Mashhad Rug with Traditional Style
Located in Dallas, TX
, Contemporary, and Eclectic. Rustic yet refined, this large Persian carpet would also complement mountain living
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Early 20th Century Persian Victorian Antique Persian Carpets
Materials
Wool
Vintage Persian Malayer Wide Runner In All Over Pattern
Located in Barrington, IL
, Vintage Carpets, Vintage Persian Carpets, Vintage Oriental Rugs, Handwoven Rugs, Vintage Artisan Rugs
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Early 1900s Persian Antique Persian Carpets
Materials
Wool, Cotton
Doris Leslie Blau 19th Century Persian Tabriz Handmade Wool Rug
Located in New York, NY
antique Persian Tabriz carpet, the oatmeal field with an orange-accented palmette, cloud band and floral
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Late 19th Century Persian Tabriz Antique Persian Carpets
Materials
Wool
19th Century Oversize Persian Farahan in Allover Pattern in Navy, Red, Green
Located in Barrington, IL
Farahan, Persian Rugs blue, Antique Farahan Rugs, Antique Sarouk Carpets, Vintage Sarouks, Sarouk Farahan
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Late 19th Century Persian Antique Persian Carpets
Materials
Wool, Cotton
Doris Leslie Blau Early 20th Century Persian Kirman Handmade Wool Rug
Located in New York, NY
of this early 20th century antique Persian carpet; a staple of Oriental rug weaving, the paisley
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Early 20th Century Persian Kirman Antique Persian Carpets
Materials
Wool
Antique Persian Serapi Carpet, Handmade Wool Oriental Rug, Ivory Rust Light Blue
Located in Port Washington, NY
Serapi carpets.
Serapi is a term that is a mystery in the Persian antique carpet market. There is no
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Late 19th Century Persian Bakshaish Antique Persian Carpets
Materials
Wool
Antique Persian Malayer Rug with Symmetrical Medallion Field in Faded Blue
Located in Atlanta, GA
Persian Malayer rug, hand-knotted Malayer wool rug, faded blue Malayer carpet, Persian rug with medallion
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Early 20th Century Persian Malayer Antique Persian Carpets
Materials
Wool
Early 1900s Persian Kashan Area Rug in Navy, Ivory, Red, Green, and Tan
Located in Barrington, IL
carpet, traditional Persian rug, floral medallion rug, navy Persian rug, ivory border rug, small vintage
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Early 20th Century Persian Antique Persian Carpets
Materials
Wool, Cotton
Zabihi Collection 19th Century Hadji Ja Li Li Persian Tabriz Mat Rug
By Hadji Jalili
Located in New York, NY
perhaps the single most important creator of unique Court design Persian antique carpets of the 19th
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19th Century Persian Tabriz Antique Persian Carpets
Materials
Wool
Vintage Persian Mahal Sultanabad Rug in Allover Pattern in Navy Blue, Green, Red
Located in Barrington, IL
Persian Mahal, Antique Persian Sultanabad, Antique Persian Rugs, Antique Rugs, Antique Carpets, Vintage
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1920s Persian Antique Persian Carpets
Materials
Wool, Cotton
Antique Persian Karajeh Rug with Geometric Medallions and Rust Red Field
Located in Atlanta, GA
Persian carpet.
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Early 20th Century Persian Heriz Serapi Antique Persian Carpets
Materials
Wool
Antique Red Persian Hamadan Tribal Rug
Located in Dallas, TX
craftsmanship, this antique tribal Hamadan rug stands as a testament to the intriguing allure of Persian carpets
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Early 20th Century Persian Tribal Antique Persian Carpets
Materials
Wool
Vintage Persian Malayer Area Rug in Allover Pattern in Red, Ivory, Blue
Located in Barrington, IL
Persian rugs, antique rug, antique rugs, antique carpets, vintage carpets, vintage Persian carpets
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Early 20th Century Persian Antique Persian Carpets
Materials
Wool, Cotton
Vintage Persian Malayer Area Rug in Allover Pattern in Terracotta, Ivory, Blue
Located in Barrington, IL
: 1773
Persian Malayer rugs, antique Persian rugs, antique rug, antique rugs, antique carpets, vintage
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Early 20th Century Persian Antique Persian Carpets
Materials
Wool, Cotton
19th Century Persian Kerman Lavar in Medallion Pattern in Pale Yellow, Red, Blue
Located in Barrington, IL
, SKU: 1329
Antique Kerman Rugs, Persian Kerman Rugs, Kerman Carpets, Vintage Kerman Rugs, Kerman Vase
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1890s Persian Antique Persian Carpets
Materials
Wool, Cotton
Mid-20th Century Persian Malayer Runner in Blue, Red, Ivory, Green
Located in Barrington, IL
, Antique Runners, Antique Persian Runners, Antique Malayer, Vintage Carpets, Vintage Persian Carpets
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Early 20th Century Persian Antique Persian Carpets
Materials
Wool, Cotton
Vintage Oversize Persian Kerman Lavar in an All Over Floral Pattern
Located in Barrington, IL
Knot Gallery, SKU: 1932
Antique Kerman Rugs, Persian Kerman Rugs, Kerman Carpets, Vintage Kerman Rugs
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Early 20th Century Persian Antique Persian Carpets
Materials
Wool, Cotton
Vintage Persian Tabriz Rug in Allover Paisley Pattern in Pale Green, Yellow, Red
Located in Barrington, IL
color Persian rug, vintage Persian carpet, Persian rug for interior design
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Early 20th Century Persian Antique Persian Carpets
Materials
Wool, Cotton
Vintage Persian Malayer Gallery Rug in Allover Herati Pattern in Navy Blue, Red
Located in Barrington, IL
Persian Malayer Gallery Rug, Antique Persian Corridor Rug, Antique Persian Malayer Carpets, Antique
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Early 20th Century Antique Persian Carpets
Materials
Wool, Cotton
Vintage Persian Isfahan Room-Size Rug in Ivory, Red, Blue
Located in Barrington, IL
rug, ivory Persian rug, red border Persian rug, authentic antique rug, luxury Persian carpet, Persian
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Early 20th Century Persian Antique Persian Carpets
Materials
Wool, Cotton
Doris Leslie Blau Early 20th Century Persian Tabriz Botanic Rug
Located in New York, NY
rugs are probably the most famous of all Persian carpets. Due to the extremely long existence of the
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Early 20th Century Persian Tabriz Antique Persian Carpets
Materials
Wool
Antique Isfahan Ahmad Rug, Unique
Located in Evanston, IL
the famous Persian carpet. Isfahani carpets are known for their high quality. The most famous workshop
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Late 19th Century Persian Serapi Antique Persian Carpets
Materials
Wool
$4,399 Sale Price
26% Off
Antique Persian Mahal Rug with Rich Navy Field and Stylized Botanical Motifs
Located in Atlanta, GA
field Mahal carpet, Persian floral rug with red and blue, hand-knotted Persian wool rug, botanical
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Early 20th Century Persian Sultanabad Antique Persian Carpets
Materials
Wool
All Over Geometric Antique Persian Malayer Rug in Yellow, Red, Blue, Green
Located in Atlanta, GA
, gold field Persian carpet, rosette pattern rug, blue and red Persian rug, hand-knotted Malayer wool rug
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Early 20th Century Persian Malayer Antique Persian Carpets
Materials
Wool
Persian Lavar Kerman Rug with Faded Camel Medallion and Ornamental Border Motifs
Located in Atlanta, GA
refined vintage-inspired interiors.
antique Persian Lavar Kerman rug, faded Lavar Kerman carpet, Lavar
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1880s Persian Tabriz Antique Persian Carpets
Materials
Wool
Antique Malayer Persian Runner with Warm Artisan and Mid-Century Modern Style
Located in Dallas, TX
throughout this antique Persian carpet runner allows the finer details to shine through the entire
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Early 20th Century Persian Malayer Antique Persian Carpets
Materials
Wool
Antique Large 100% Wool Serapi Persian Rug 20th C 390x 297cm 153x117inches
Located in London, GB
at the turn of the century, this striking Persian Serapi oversize carpet is distinguished in several
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Early 20th Century Antique Persian Carpets
Materials
Wool
Antique-Worn Persian Faridan Rug, Belgian Chic Meets Rustic Sensibility
Located in Dallas, TX
and artistic heritage of Persian carpet weaving, making them prized both as functional decor and as
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Early 20th Century Persian Rustic Antique Persian Carpets
Materials
Wool
Antique Persian Kirman Shah Rug
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Persian carpets.
The soft, faded patina gives the rug a distinct distressed appearance, embodying the
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Early 1900s Persian Kirman Antique Persian Carpets
Materials
Wool
Doris Leslie Blau Authentic 19th Century Persian Kirman Handmade Rug
Located in New York, NY
rugs in the best Persian tradition. Antique Persian carpets of this period, especially the Lavar group
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Late 19th Century Persian Kirman Antique Persian Carpets
Materials
Wool
Antique Fine Manchester Kashan Rug from Iran with Silky Wool 11
2 x 19
10
Located in Atlanta, GA
blue background, while leading the viewer to look inward. The Persian carpet's center houses a rich
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1910s Persian Kashan Antique Persian Carpets
Materials
Wool
$25,800 Sale Price
40% Off
19th Century Persian Mahal Sultanabad in Allover Geometric Pattern
Located in Barrington, IL
Persian Rugs, Antique Rugs, Antique Carpets, Vintage Carpets, Vintage Persian Carpets, Vintage Oriental
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Late 19th Century Persian Antique Persian Carpets
Materials
Wool, Cotton
Vintage Persian Kerman Lavar in an All-over Floral Pattern
Located in Barrington, IL
, Persian Kerman Lavar, Antique Persian Lavar, Vintage Persian Kerman, Kerman Carpet, Antique Persian Rugs
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Early 20th Century Persian Antique Persian Carpets
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Wool, Cotton
Vintage Oversized Persian Kerman Rug in Allover Pattern in Ivory, Red, Green
Located in Barrington, IL
consistent with age and use
The Persian Knot Gallery, SKU: 2107
Persian Rugs, Kerman Vase Carpets, Kerman
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Early 20th Century Persian Antique Persian Carpets
Materials
Wool, Cotton
Early 20th Century Persian “Tree of Life” Kerman in Burgundy, Blue, Green
Located in Barrington, IL
, Persian Kerman Lavar, Antique Persian Lavar, Vintage Persian Kerman, Kerman Carpet, Antique Persian Rugs
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Early 20th Century Persian Antique Persian Carpets
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Wool, Cotton
Vintage Persian Malayer Area Rug, Pale Blue Medallion on Ivory, Navy , c.1900
Located in Barrington, IL
, SKU: 1785
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Early 20th Century Persian Antique Persian Carpets
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Wool, Cotton
19th Century Persian Malayer Runner In Allover Geometric Pattern in Rust, Blue
Located in Barrington, IL
, handmade Persian rug, collectible antique rug, long vintage runner, traditional Persian carpet, Persian rug
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Late 19th Century Persian Antique Persian Carpets
Materials
Wool, Cotton
Antique Persian Kilim with Bold Geometric Medallions With Red and Orange 5
3 x11
Located in Atlanta, GA
kilim design, antique flat-weave rug, Persian kilim with medallions, antique Persian carpet, handwoven
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Early 20th Century Persian Kilim Antique Persian Carpets
Materials
Wool
Vintage Persian Serab Runner in Geometric Pattern in Ivory, French Blue, Green
Located in Barrington, IL
, Antique Persian Runners, Vintage Carpets, Vintage Persian Carpets, Vintage Oriental Rugs, Handwoven Rugs
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Early 20th Century Persian Antique Persian Carpets
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Wool
Vintage Persian Malayer Long Runner in Geometric Pattern in Navy, French Blue
Located in Barrington, IL
Runner, Antique Runners, Antique Persian Runners, Antique Malayer, Vintage Carpets, Vintage Persian
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Early 20th Century Persian Antique Persian Carpets
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Wool, Cotton
Vintage Persian Tabriz Room Size Rug in Allover Afshan Geometric Pattern
Located in Barrington, IL
rug, room size Persian rug, Persian geometric rug, vintage Persian carpet, Caucasian Afshan rug
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Early 20th Century Persian Antique Persian Carpets
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Wool, Cotton
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Antique Persian Carpets For Sale on 1stDibs
An assortment of antique Persian carpets is available at 1stDibs. Frequently made of fabric, wool and cotton, all antique Persian carpets available were constructed with great care. Antique Persian carpets have been made for many years, and versions that date back to the 18th Century alongside those produced as recently as the 20th Century. Modern, Victorian and Industrial antique Persian carpets are consistently popular styles. Many antique Persian carpets are appealing in their simplicity, but Mehraban Rugs, Ben Soleimani and Hadji Jalili produced popular antique Persian carpets that are worth a look.
How Much are Antique Persian Carpets?
Prices for antique Persian carpets start at $11 and top out at $3,200,000 with the average selling for $10,471.
Finding the Right Persian-rugs for You
Make a bold statement in a living room or bedroom by incorporating vintage Persian rugs in your home decor.
A Persian carpet lends an aura of prestige to any room, even today. 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. 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.
Although the machine-aided 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.
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.
The different types of Persian rugs are named for the cities, villages and regions where they’re made. Kashan rugs, for example, woven in the north-central Iranian city of Kashan, are considered among the finest city rugs, distinguished by curvilinear motifs like palmettos, leaves and arabesques. Nains have high knot counts, an indication of high quality, and generally employ pink, blue and ivory hues, while Tabriz rugs — created by weavers in the northwestern Iranian city of Tabrīz (or Tabriz) — mostly have floral and garden patterns.
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.
Find Tabriz rugs, handmade silk Persian rugs, Persian tribal rugs and other antique and vintage rugs from the world's best furniture dealers on 1stDibs.
Questions About Antique Persian Carpets
- 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022There are a few ways to tell if a Persian carpet is real. A real Persian rug will always have a soft backing with hand-knots instead of machine-made knots. The fringe will also appear to be an extension of the rug, not an addition to the rug. Lastly, Persian rugs are always made with natural materials, not synthetic fibers. Browse a collection of authentic Persian rugs from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.
- What are antique carpet balls?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertAugust 17, 2021Antique carpet balls are stone or ceramic balls decorated in bright colored patterns in specific plaids. They were used as a form of indoor carpet bowling, though now are collected for decorative purposes.
- 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022There are a few red flags you should look for in determining if you have an antique Persian rug. Firstly, check the fringe. Fringes on a Persian rug form from the end of warp yarns, and won’t be sewn on the back. Also check the colors. They should be crisp, with no bleeding of the dyes. Shop a collection of authentic Persian rugs from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.
NazmiyalMarch 23, 2021The most expensive antique Persian rug ever sold in auction (so far) is $34,000,000. But the vast majority will cost under $100,000.
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