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19th Century Persian Farahan Sarouk Area Rug in Navy, Plum
French Blue
Located in Barrington, IL
Sarouk Carpets, Vintage Sarouks, Sarouk Farahan Rugs, Antique Persian Rugs, Vintage Persian Carpets
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Late 19th Century Persian Antique Persian Carpets
Materials
Wool, Cotton
Vintage Persian Malayer Area Rug in Allover Pattern in Terracotta, Ivory, Navy
Located in Barrington, IL
, vintage Hamadan carpets, antique Hamadan, Hamadan area rugs, Persian Malayer rugs, antique Persian rugs
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Early 20th Century Persian Antique Persian Carpets
Materials
Wool, Cotton
Zabihi Collection Large Square Brown Persian Tabriz Rug
Located in New York, NY
category of Persian carpets from the city of Tabriz, the capital city of East Azarbaijan Province in North
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Early 20th Century Persian Tabriz Antique Persian Carpets
Materials
Wool
Vintage Persian Tabriz Rug with Palmettes, Sickle Leaves in Ivory, Blue, Green
Located in Barrington, IL
design, Tabriz room size rug, pale yellow Persian rug, traditional Persian carpet, curated interior rug.
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Early 1900s Persian Antique Persian Carpets
Materials
Wool, Cotton
19th Century Room Size Persian Tabriz Haji Jalili in Navy, Tan, Pale Blue
Located in Barrington, IL
An extraordinary example of 19th-century Persian artistry, this magnificent Tabriz carpet hails
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Late 19th Century Persian Antique Persian Carpets
Materials
Wool, Cotton
Near Square Size Vintage Persian Malayer Area Rug in Allover Pattern
Located in Barrington, IL
Area Rugs, Antique Persian Malayer Carpets, Antique Malayer, Vintage Carpets, Vintage Persian Carpets
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Early 20th Century Persian Antique Persian Carpets
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Wool, Cotton
Doris Leslie Blau Early 20th Century Persian Meshad Handmade Wool Rug
Located in New York, NY
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Antique rugs are ‘jufti’ knotted, a technique used in antique Khorassan carpets and Antique Persian rugs
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Early 20th Century Persian Antique Persian Carpets
Materials
Wool
Antique Persian Tabriz Rug with Refined Curvilinear Design in Pale Blue
Ivory
Located in Atlanta, GA
, Tabriz curvilinear rug, Persian floral design carpet, blue and ivory Tabriz rug, handmade Persian wool
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Early 1900s Persian Tabriz Antique Persian Carpets
Materials
Wool
19th century Persian Kirman Rug distressed
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Add a touch of timeless elegance to your space with this antique Persian Kirman rug, a breathtaking
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Early 1900s Persian Kirman Antique Persian Carpets
Materials
Wool
Early 20th Century Persian Tabriz Mahi Room Size Rug In Geometric Pattern
Located in Barrington, IL
, collectible Persian carpet, vintage Tabriz fish design rug, Persian rug for interior design, room size Persian
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Early 20th Century Antique Persian Carpets
Materials
Wool, Cotton
19th Century Persian Bidjar Rug in Ivory, Navy, Red, Turquoise, Blue
Located in Barrington, IL
: 1296
19th century Persian Bidjar rug, antique Bidjar rug, Persian Bidjar carpet, cream field Bidjar
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Late 19th Century Antique Persian Carpets
Materials
Wool
Doris Leslie Blau Antique Persian Tabriz Rug
Located in New York, NY
reflects the city’s long-standing tradition of producing some of the finest Persian carpets.
The central
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Early 20th Century Persian Tabriz Antique Persian Carpets
Materials
Wool
19th Century Persian Kerman Lavar Runner
Located in Barrington, IL
Kerman Rugs, Kerman Vase Carpets, Kerman Lavar, Antique Lavar Rugs, Persian Kerman Lavar, Antique
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Late 19th Century Persian Antique Persian Carpets
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Wool, Cotton
Vintage Persian Hamadan Area Rug in Medallion Pattern, in Moss Green, Red, Ivory
Located in Barrington, IL
Hamadan Carpets, Antique Hamadan, Hamadan Area Rugs, Persian Malayer Rugs, Antique Persian Rugs, Antique
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Early 20th Century Persian Antique Persian Carpets
Materials
Wool, Cotton
Antique Tabriz Rug in Red
Beige-Brown Floral Pattern by Rug
Kilim
Located in Long Island City, NY
styles of Persian carpets.
On the Design: This piece enjoys an elaborate, dense floral pattern in
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1920s Persian Tabriz Antique Persian Carpets
Materials
Wool
Distressed Antique Persian Heriz Rug, Modern Rustic Meets Patriotic Flair
Located in Dallas, TX
border of serrated leaves and rosettes enhances the rugged beauty of this captivating Persian carpet
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Early 20th Century Turkish Heriz Serapi Antique Persian Carpets
Materials
Wool
Vintage Persian Tabriz Rug with "Firebird" Design in Brown, Turquoise, Pink
Located in Barrington, IL
20th century Persian rug, natural vegetable dye rug, collectible Persian carpet, fine Persian rug for
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Early 20th Century Persian Antique Persian Carpets
Materials
Wool, Cotton
Vintage Persian Camelhair Malayer Area Rug in Allover Pattern
Located in Barrington, IL
Carpets, Vintage Carpets, Vintage Persian Carpets, Vintage Oriental Rugs, Handwoven Rugs, Vintage Artisan
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Early 20th Century Persian Antique Persian Carpets
Materials
Wool, Cotton
19th Century Persian Malayer Long Runner in in Terracotta, Ivory, Green, Blue
Located in Barrington, IL
, Antique Malayer Rugs, Vintage Carpets, Vintage Persian Carpets, Vintage Oriental Rugs, Handwoven Rugs
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Late 19th Century Persian Antique Persian Carpets
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Wool, Cotton
Antique Persian Malayer Hallway Runner with Mid-Century Modern Style
Located in Dallas, TX
pole stripe. This antique Persian carpet runner emanates style, class and goes beyond the boundaries of
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Early 20th Century Persian Malayer Antique Persian Carpets
Materials
Wool
Vintage Persian Kerman Lavar Rug with All-Over Floral Bouquets on Cream Field
Located in Barrington, IL
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Early 20th Century Persian Antique Persian Carpets
Materials
Wool, Cotton
Vintage Oversize Persian Heriz Serapi in Geometric Pattern In Brick, Navy, Blue
Located in Barrington, IL
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Early 20th Century Persian Antique Persian Carpets
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Wool, Cotton
Doris Leslie Blau Antique Persian Tabriz Rug
Located in New York, NY
sophistication for which Persian carpets are celebrated. With its expansive scale and finely detailed pattern
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Early 20th Century Persian Tabriz Antique Persian Carpets
Materials
Wool
Vintage Persian Kerman Lavar in Millefleur Floral Pattern in Blue, Ivory, Red
Located in Barrington, IL
Rugs, Persian Kerman Rugs, Kerman Carpets, Vintage Kerman Rugs, Kerman Vase Carpets, Kerman Lavar
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Early 20th Century Persian Antique Persian Carpets
Materials
Wool, Cotton
Vintage Persian Heriz Room Size Rug in Geometric Pattern
Located in Barrington, IL
rug, Persian Heriz rug, vintage Heriz carpet, apricot field rug, geometric Persian rug, Antique Heriz
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Early 20th Century Persian Antique Persian Carpets
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Wool, Cotton
Vintage Oversized Persian Heriz Serapi in Geometric Pattern in Red, Ivory, Blue
Located in Barrington, IL
, Antique Heriz Carpet, Antique Heriz Karajah Rug, Antique Heriz Rugs, Antique Persian Rugs, Antique Rug
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Early 20th Century Persian Antique Persian Carpets
Materials
Wool, Cotton
Palace Size Antique Persian Kirman Lavar 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
$19,350 Sale Price
20% Off
Doris Leslie Blau Oversized Antique Persian Meshad Rug
Located in New York, NY
Oversized Antique Persian Meshad Rug
Size: 14'2" × 22'2" (431 × 675 cm)
This majestic oversized
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Early 20th Century Persian Antique Persian Carpets
Materials
Wool
Vintage Oversize Persian Heriz Rug in Red, Navy, Ivory, Green, Blue, Brown
Located in Barrington, IL
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Early 20th Century Persian Antique Persian Carpets
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Wool, Cotton
Early 20th Century Persian Bakhtiari Bibibaft Area Rug in Ivory, Navy, Rust, Red
Located in Barrington, IL
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Early 20th Century Persian Antique Persian Carpets
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Wool, Cotton
19th Century Oversize Persian Farahan in Allover Pattern in Navy, Ivory, Brick
Located in Barrington, IL
Size 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
Vintage Persian Malayer Area Rug in Allover Paisley Pattern in Brown
Red Tones
Located in Barrington, IL
Rugs, Antique Persian Rugs, Antique Rug, Antique Rugs, Antique Carpets, Vintage Carpets, Vintage
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Early 20th Century Persian Antique Persian Carpets
Materials
Wool, Cotton
Distressed Antique Persian Hamadan Runner with Rustic English Manor Tudor Style
Located in Dallas, TX
flanked with an inner and outer boteh guard band. This antique Persian carpet runner emanates style, class
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Early 20th Century Persian Tudor Antique Persian Carpets
Materials
Wool
Vintage Persian Kerman Lavar in an Allover Vase Pattern
Located in Barrington, IL
, Antique Persian Kerman, Large Kerman Carpets, Vintage Kerman Rugs, Kerman Vase Carpets, Kerman Lavar
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Early 20th Century Persian Antique Persian Carpets
Materials
Wool, Cotton
Vintage Oversized Persian Mahal Sultanabad in Allover Pattern in Red, Navy
Located in Barrington, IL
Persian Mahal, Antique Persian Sultanabad, Antique Persian Rugs, Antique Rugs, Antique Carpets, Vintage
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Early 20th Century Persian Antique Persian Carpets
Materials
Wool, Cotton
Vintage Persian Kerman Runner in Open Field Floral Pattern in Red, Blue, Green
Located in Barrington, IL
, Vintage Kerman Rugs, Kerman Vase Carpets, Kerman Lavar, Antique Lavar Rugs, Persian Kerman Lavar, Antique
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Mid-19th Century Persian Antique Persian Carpets
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Wool, Cotton
Large Persian Floral Area Rug - Yellow Brown Ivory
Located in Dallas, TX
the enduring resilience for which Persian carpets are famed. It is an investment piece, destined to
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Early 20th Century Persian Tribal Antique Persian Carpets
Materials
Wool
Doris Leslie Blau Large Antique Oversized Persian Kirman Rug
Located in New York, NY
, renowned for producing some of the finest Persian carpets, this oversized piece showcases the hallmarks of
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Late 19th Century Persian Kirman Antique Persian Carpets
Materials
Wool
Oversized Antique Bidjar Triclinium Rug Audience Carpet, 12
03 x 19
10
Located in Dallas, TX
Persian carpets and a sign of wealth, this palatial antique Bijar Triclinium rug is a captivating vision
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Late 19th Century Persian Bakshaish Antique Persian Carpets
Materials
Wool
19th Century Persian Farahan in Allover Pattern in Navy, Green, Burgundy
Located in Barrington, IL
19th century Persian rug, antique Farahan rug, Persian Farahan carpet, navy blue Persian rug, Herati
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Late 19th Century Persian Antique Persian Carpets
Materials
Wool, Cotton
Antique Traditional Blue and Beige Rug All-Over Floral Pattern by Rug
Kilim
Located in Long Island City, NY
as a regal, one-of-a-kind choice among one of the most sought-after classic Persian carpet families.
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1910s Persian Kirman Antique Persian Carpets
Materials
Wool
19th Century Room Size Persian Malayer in Terracotta Red, Navy, Blue
Located in Barrington, IL
, SKU: 1378
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Late 19th Century Persian Antique Persian Carpets
Materials
Wool
19th Century Persian Kerman Lavar Tree of Life
Located in Barrington, IL
Persian Knot, SKU 1867
Antique Kerman Rugs, Persian Kerman Rugs, Kerman Carpets, Vintage Kerman Rugs
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Late 19th Century Persian Antique Persian Carpets
Materials
Wool, Cotton
Early 20th Century Persian Bakhtiari Tribal Area Rug in Crimson, Navy, Turquoise
Located in Barrington, IL
Persian Bakhtiari Tribal Area Rug. Originating from the nomadic Bakhtiari tribes of Persia, these rugs
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Early 20th Century Persian Antique Persian Carpets
Materials
Wool, Cotton
Distressed Antique Persian Hamadan Gallery Rug with Rustic Industrial Style
Located in Dallas, TX
Persian Hamadan gallery rug. This beautifully detailed Hamadan Persian carpet runner boasts an intricate
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Late 19th Century Persian Malayer Antique Persian Carpets
Materials
Wool
Hand-Woven Wool Late 19th Century Khorassan Rug from North East Persia
Located in West Hollywood, CA
producing some of the most exquisite Persian carpets. Known for their fine craftsmanship and luxurious
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Late 19th Century Persian Khorassan Antique Persian Carpets
Materials
Wool
Antique Persian Malayer Rug, Tribal Enchantment Meets Pacific Northwest
Located in Dallas, TX
Malayer runner. Crafted with a nod to tradition and a touch of modern elegance, this Persian carpet runner
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Early 20th Century Persian Malayer Antique Persian Carpets
Materials
Wool
Vintage Persian Kerman Lavar in Allover Floral Pattern in Ivory, Blue, Green
Located in Barrington, IL
, Persian Kerman Lavar, Antique Persian Lavar, Vintage Persian Kerman, Kerman Carpet, Antique Tree of Life
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Early 20th Century Persian Antique Persian Carpets
Materials
Wool, Cotton
Persian Tabriz Carpet
Located in New York, NY
This brown accented NW Persian city carpet presents a circular and nested medallion. The general
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1920s Persian Tabriz Antique Persian Carpets
Materials
Wool
$8,400
Antique Bakhshayesh Rug - Size: 9
10x6
3
Located in Los Angeles, CA
designs, and striking patterns, making them highly prized in the world of Persian carpets.
Bakhshayesh
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19th Century Persian Antique Persian Carpets
Materials
Wool, Cotton
19th Century Persian Malayer Rug in Geometric Pattern in Turquoise, Ivory, Brown
Located in Barrington, IL
, Antique Rug, Antique Rugs, Antique Carpets, Vintage Carpets, Vintage Persian Carpets, Vintage Oriental
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Late 19th Century Persian Antique Persian Carpets
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Wool, Cotton
Zabihi Collection Large Square Brown Persian Tabriz 20th Century Rug
Located in New York, NY
category of Persian carpets from the city of Tabriz, the capital city of East Azarbaijan Province in North
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Early 20th Century Persian Tabriz Antique Persian Carpets
Materials
Wool
Vintage Room Size Persian Tabriz in Geometric Pattern in Navy, French Blue
Located in Barrington, IL
: 1544
Tabriz Mahi, Tabriz Fish Design Rugs, Antique Persian Tabriz Rugs, Vintage Tabriz Carpet
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Early 20th Century Persian Antique Persian Carpets
Materials
Wool, Cotton
19th Century Persian Mahal Sultanabad in an Allover Pattern in Red, Navy, Ivory
Located in Barrington, IL
, Antique Persian Sultanabad, Antique Persian Rugs, Antique Rugs, Antique Carpets, Vintage Carpets, Vintage
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Late 19th Century Persian Antique Persian Carpets
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Wool, Cotton
Distressed Antique Persian Heriz Runner with Rustic Tribal Style
Located in Dallas, TX
tribal symbols. With its relaxed charm and rustic warmth, this antique Persian carpet runner emanates so
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Early 20th Century Persian Heriz Serapi Antique Persian Carpets
Materials
Wool
Doris Leslie Blau Oversized Antique Persian Khorassan Rug
Located in New York, NY
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Crafted from high-quality wool and hand-knotted with remarkable precision, this antique Persian carpet
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Early 20th Century Persian Khorassan Antique Persian Carpets
Materials
Wool
19th Century Persian Kerman Lavar in Floral Pattern in Ivory, Red, Navy, Yellow
Located in Barrington, IL
, Persian Kerman Lavar Rugs, Lavar Carpets, Vintage Kerman Rugs, Kerman Vase Carpets, Kerman Lavar, Antique
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Late 19th Century Persian Antique Persian Carpets
Materials
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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