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Antique Persian Heriz Carpet, Handmade Wool Oriental Rug, Rust, Navy, Lt Blue
Located in Port Washington, NY
Heriz carpets are the staple of the furnishing market and remain the most popular of all NW Persian
Category
Early 20th Century Persian Heriz Serapi Antique Persian Carpets
Materials
Wool
Antique Persian Mahal Fragment Runner
Located in New York, NY
Persian carpets from the 19th century and turn of the 20th century have become one of the most desirable
Category
19th Century Persian Sultanabad Antique Persian Carpets
Materials
Wool
Antique Lavar Kerman Old Medallion Rug Hand Knotted Kirman Persian Carpet
Located in Tokyo, JP
This is an Antique Lavar Kirman Medallion Carpet from the Kirman region with a rare and beautiful
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Early 20th Century Caucasian Oushak Antique Persian Carpets
Materials
Wool, Natural Fiber
$6,800 Sale Price
20% Off
Zabihi Collection Elegant Oversize Brown Antique Persian Tabriz Carpet
Located in New York, NY
''
Disclaimer: We hereby certify that all the Persian carpets appearing on our storefrong are being offered for
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Early 20th Century Persian Romantic Antique Persian Carpets
Materials
Wool
Zabihi Collection Persian Lavar Kerman Oversize Rug
Located in New York, NY
A beautiful over-sized floral Persian carpet woven in the city of Kerman towards the latter stages
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19th Century Persian American Classical Antique Persian Carpets
Materials
Wool
Mid 20th Century Persian Sarouk Carpet
Located in New York, NY
Mid 20th Century Persian Sarouk Carpet 2'10" x 9'8"
Mid-20th Century Persian Sarouk Runner, 2'10
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1920s Persian Antique Persian Carpets
Materials
Wool
19th Century Persian Tabriz in an All-over Geometric Pattern in Blue, Navy, Red
Located in Barrington, IL
Tabriz, this piece embodies the artistry and sophistication for which late 19th-century Persian carpets
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Late 19th Century Persian Antique Persian Carpets
Materials
Wool, Cotton
Antique Persian Sultanabad carpet, beneath The Ocean
Located in Evanston, IL
Step into a world of timeless elegance with this remarkable Antique Persian Sultanabad carpet
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Late 19th Century Persian Sultanabad Antique Persian Carpets
Materials
Wool
Antique Persian Mahal Farahan
By Mehraban Rugs
Located in WEST HOLLYWOOD, CA
modern and more traditional settings. Persian carpets known as Farahan are weaved from an area north of
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Early 1900s Persian Antique Persian Carpets
Materials
Wool
Antique Persian Mashad Rug, 19th Century
Located in San Francisco, CA
the largest city of the ancient province of Khorosan. Like other eastern Persian carpet weaving groups
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19th Century Persian Antique Persian Carpets
Materials
Wool
19th Century NW Persian Runner ( 3
3" x 13
- 99 x 396 )
Located in New York, NY
Handmade antique NW Persian carpet. Woven circa 1880 (late 19th century). Persian tribal rug
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Late 19th Century Persian Antique Persian Carpets
Materials
Wool
Shabby Chic Antique Persian Lavar Kerman Rug, Dark Brown
Orange All-Over Field
Located in New York, NY
This Kerman actually employs, with some modifications, a Classic Persian carpet pattern. Here the
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1920s Persian Kirman Antique Persian Carpets
Materials
Wool
Antique Persian Mohtasham Kashan Rug
Located in New York, NY
and totally genuine. From an important city and time in the Great Persian Carpet Revival.
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1890s Persian Kashan Antique Persian Carpets
Materials
Wool
Antique Persian Feraghan Sarouk Carpet, c-1870
Located in Evanston, IL
9'1" x 11'9" Antique handwoven northwest Persian Feraghan Sarouk Carpet, c-1870, soft wool, very
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Late 19th Century Persian Sarouk Farahan Antique Persian Carpets
Materials
Wool
$7,199 Sale Price
20% Off
Antique Persian Lavar Kerman Oriental Carpet, Handmade Persian Rug, Ivory, Blue
Located in Port Washington, NY
An early 20th-century Persian Lavar Kerman floral carpet, circa 1920, represents the rich tradition
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Early 20th Century Persian Other Antique Persian Carpets
Materials
Wool
Zabihi Collection Stunning Room Size Traditional Rust Multiple Abrash Carpet
Located in New York, NY
is used profusely in 19th century examples. Often in these early antique Persian carpets, the base
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Early 20th Century Persian Federal Antique Persian Carpets
Materials
Wool
$16,000 Sale Price
20% Off
Antique Lavar Kerman Carpet, Handmade Wool Carpet, Multi-Color, Ivory, Red Wine
Located in Port Washington, NY
This master crafted Persian Laver Kerman carpet exemplifies the profound understanding of the
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Late 19th Century Persian Antique Persian Carpets
Materials
Wool
Doris Leslie Blau Authentic Persian Tabriz Vintage Handmade Carpet
Located in New York, NY
Authentic Persian Tabriz vintage handmade carpet
Size: 11'9" × 15'0" (358 × 457 cm)
This circa-1920
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Early 20th Century Persian Tabriz Antique Persian Carpets
Materials
Wool
1920s Antique Persian Mahal
Located in Los Angeles, CA
1920s gorgeous Mahal from arak . Even distressed all over.
Mahal Persian carpets from the 19th
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Early 20th Century Persian Malayer Antique Persian Carpets
Materials
Wool
$7,160 Sale Price
49% Off
Antique Lavar Kerman Carpet, Soft Pastel Colors, Ivory, Pink, Light Gray/Blue
Located in Port Washington, NY
This master crafted Persian Laver Kerman carpet exemplifies the profound understanding of the
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Early 20th Century Persian Antique Persian Carpets
Materials
Wool
Fereghan Carpet, c. 1900
Located in San Francisco, CA
are seen as some of the most elegant Persian carpets of the 19th century and this piece does not
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19th Century Persian Antique Persian Carpets
Materials
Wool
$22,000
Antique Persian Mahal Rug
By Mehraban Rugs
Located in WEST HOLLYWOOD, CA
Mahal Persian carpets from the 19th century and turn of the 20th century have become perhaps the
Category
Early 20th Century Persian Antique Persian Carpets
Materials
Wool
$18,650
Traditional Handwoven Persian Ziegler Sultanabad Wool Rug
Located in West Hollywood, CA
“Ziegler Sultanabad” Persian carpet style. Distinguished by a significantly finer weave and stylish
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Late 19th Century Persian Sultanabad Antique Persian Carpets
Materials
Wool
Antique Persian Sultanabad Carpet, Wool Ivory, Lt Blue Oriental Rug Hand Knotted
Located in Port Washington, NY
In 1883, Ziegler and Co., of Manchester, England, established a Persian carpet manufacture in
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Late 19th Century Persian Sultanabad Antique Persian Carpets
Materials
Wool
Traditional Handwoven Luxury Antique Persian Tabriz, circa 1890 Area Rug
Located in Secaucus, NJ
Antique Persian Tabriz rug, circa 1890. The Persian carpet revival began in Tabriz circa 1870 and
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19th Century Persian Tabriz Antique Persian Carpets
Materials
Wool
Antique Persian Kashan Area Rug 10
1
x 16
0
Located in New York, NY
and vintage Persian carpets. Good condition.
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Early 20th Century Asian Kashan Antique Persian Carpets
Materials
Wool
$5,200 Sale Price
73% Off
Fine Antique Persian Serapi Rug in Great Condition, Circa 1900s
Located in New York, NY
Classic Serapi quality NW Persian carpet with a natural dye palette and cotton foundation. The
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Early 1900s Persian Heriz Serapi Antique Persian Carpets
Materials
Wool
Antique Persian Sarouk Carpet, Handmade Oriental Rug, Navy, Rust, Lt Blue, Ivory
Located in Port Washington, NY
This early 20th-century Persian Sarouk floral carpet, dating from around 1920, is a beautiful
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Early 20th Century Persian Sarouk Farahan Antique Persian Carpets
Materials
Wool
Spectacular Antique Serapi Carpet
Located in Evanston, IL
spaciously placed antique carpet designs than other rugs from this area. Persian carpets had to be taken by
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Late 19th Century Persian Serapi Antique Persian Carpets
Materials
Wool
Traditional Handwoven Wool Persian Ziegler Sultanabad Rug
Located in West Hollywood, CA
noted “Ziegler Sultanabad” Persian carpet style. Distinguished by a significantly finer weave and
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Late 19th Century Persian Sultanabad Antique Persian Carpets
Materials
Wool
Antique Persian Tabriz Rug with Medallion and Curvilinear Design 9
5 x 12
6
Located in Atlanta, GA
Persian Tabriz rug, central medallion Persian rug, ivory and blue Tabriz carpet, Persian floral design rug
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Early 20th Century Persian Tabriz Antique Persian Carpets
Materials
Wool
Rare Antique Heriz Bakhshayesh Carpet, Brown and Rich Red Field, B
Located in New York, NY
abrashed tan-camel tone NW Persian carpet. Other amusing elements include tribal animals and two human
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Early 1900s Persian Heriz Serapi Antique Persian Carpets
Materials
Wool
Antique Persian Sultanabad Carpet Green, Coral-Red, Light Blue, Gold and Ivory
Located in Port Washington, NY
In 1883, Ziegler and Co., of Manchester, England, established a Persian carpet manufacture in
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19th Century Persian Sultanabad Antique Persian Carpets
Materials
Wool
Early 1900s Persian Bibikabad Room Size Rug in Rust Red, Blue, Green, Red, Navy
Located in Barrington, IL
pattern Persian rug, rust red Persian carpet, French blue medallion rug, green spandrel Persian rug
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Early 20th Century Persian Antique Persian Carpets
Materials
Wool, Cotton
Antique Kerman Traditional Copper Brown and Beige Silk Persian Rug
Located in Long Island City, NY
Persian rug hails from one of the most widely recognized cities of antique and vintage Persian carpet
Category
1890s Persian Antique Persian Carpets
Materials
Silk
Price Upon Request
19th Century Antique Persian Tabriz
By Hadji Jalili
Located in New York, NY
19th century, Tabriz has lead a resurgence in Persian carpet-weaving both for domestic use and for
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Late 19th Century Persian Classical Roman Antique Persian Carpets
Materials
Wool
$20,000 Sale Price
23% Off
Antique Persian Kerman Carpet
Located in Dallas, TX
of Persian carpet weaving, it captures the essence of a bygone era while retaining its relevance in
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Early 20th Century Persian Kirman Antique Persian Carpets
Materials
Wool
Antique Persian Kerman Carpet
Located in Dallas, TX
majestic elegance. A testament to the rich heritage of Persian carpet weaving, it encapsulates the essence
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Early 20th Century Persian Kirman Antique Persian Carpets
Materials
Wool
Early 1900s Persian Kashan Area Rug with Floral Design in Burgundy, Navy Blue
Located in Barrington, IL
for which Persian carpets are celebrated.
The rug features a rich dark red field, gracefully adorned
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1920s Persian Antique Persian Carpets
Materials
Wool, Cotton
Vintage Persian Kashan Rug 10
x 14
Located in Secaucus, NJ
. Some of the best classical 16th century Persian carpets such as the magnificent Ardebil carpet in the
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Early 20th Century Persian Kashan Antique Persian Carpets
Materials
Wool
Zabihi Collection Chinese Red Room Size Traditional Antique Persian Tabriz Rug
Located in New York, NY
: 9'2'' x 13'2''
Like the majority of formal Persian carpets and cities like the Kashan, Isfahan and
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Early 20th Century Persian Victorian Antique Persian Carpets
Materials
Wool
Large Persian over Dyed Gallery Rug in Shades of Dark Blue and Gray
Located in Atlanta, GA
origin / type: Iran / Tabriz, circa 1950
This Persian carpet with a classical composition has been over
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1920s Persian Modern Antique Persian Carpets
Materials
Wool
$7,280 Sale Price
20% Off
19th Century Persian Farahan Rug in Floral Pattern in Red, Saffron, Blue, Ivory
Located in Barrington, IL
, antique Farahan rug, Persian Farahan carpet, red Persian rug, saffron yellow Persian rug, Persian Garden
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Late 19th Century Persian Antique Persian Carpets
Materials
Wool, Cotton
Late 19th Century Fancy Persian Haji Jalili Tabriz Carpet
Located in New York, NY
This is an exceptional NW Persian city carpet from the Great Persian Carpet Revival period, from an
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1890s Persian Revival Antique Persian Carpets
Materials
Wool
Zabihi Collection Earth Tone Persian Malayer Antique Rug
Located in New York, NY
One of a kind Persian Malayer rug.
Measures: 4'4" x 6'8"
Malayer is a large village located
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Early 20th Century Asian Tribal Antique Persian Carpets
Materials
Wool
Antique Persian Kerman Carpet
Located in Dallas, TX
colors, and impeccable craftsmanship, reflecting the rich tradition of Persian carpet weaving. Oversized
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Early 20th Century Persian Kirman Antique Persian Carpets
Materials
Wool
Antique Persian Serapi Carpet
Located in Evanston, IL
workshops and family settings, Serapi rugs are a remarkable fusion of formal Persian carpets and rustic
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Late 19th Century Persian Heriz Serapi Antique Persian Carpets
Materials
Wool
Splendid Red-Rust Field Color withAllover Pattern Antique Persian Bakshaiesh Rug
Located in New York, NY
19th Century N.W. Persian Bakshaiesh Carpet ( 10'10" x 13' - 330 x 396 )
The red-rust field
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1880s Persian Bakshaish Antique Persian Carpets
Materials
Wool
Antique Persian Sarouk Carpet, Wedding Rug
Located in Evanston, IL
Step into a world of timeless elegance with our captivating Antique Persian Sarouk Carpet, a
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Early 20th Century Persian Sarouk Farahan Antique Persian Carpets
Materials
Wool
$5,400 Sale Price
20% Off
Antique Persian Dabir Kashan Carpet, Most Beautiful
Located in Evanston, IL
You could possess an exquisite antique Persian Dabir Kashan carpet steeped in a captivating
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Early 20th Century Persian Kashan Antique Persian Carpets
Materials
Wool
$5,599 Sale Price
20% Off
Antique Persian Fereghan Carpet, Late 19th Century
Located in San Francisco, CA
Antique Persian Fereghan Carpet, Late 19th Century
In the manner of a fine Persian shawl, this
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Late 19th Century Persian Antique Persian Carpets
Materials
Wool
Zabihi Collection Stunning Turquoise Early 20th Century Persian Tabriz Rug
Located in New York, NY
'' x 11'8''
Since the middle of the 19th century, Tabriz has lead a resurgence in Persian carpet
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Early 20th Century Persian Tabriz Antique Persian Carpets
Materials
Wool
Zabihi Collection Vintage Persian Tabriz Pictorial Scenic Carpet
Located in New York, NY
, these pictorial rugs pay homage to history, people and important events. Pictorial Persian carpets have
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Early 20th Century Persian Tabriz Antique Persian Carpets
Materials
Wool
Antique Persian Sarouk Rug
Located in Evanston, IL
One of the top high end Persian carpet maker.
The source of this important provenance has been in
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Early 20th Century Persian Sarouk Farahan Antique Persian Carpets
Materials
Wool
$1,240 Sale Price
20% Off
Vintage Persian Tabriz Heriz Serapi Area Rug in Ivory, Brick, Navy
Located in Barrington, IL
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Early 20th Century Persian Antique Persian Carpets
Materials
Wool, Cotton
Doris Leslie Blau Antique Persian Tabriz Handmade Wool Carpet
Located in New York, NY
Antique Persian Tabriz Handmade Wool Carpet
Size: 13'4" × 17'9" (406 × 541 cm)
This turn of the
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Early 20th Century Persian Tabriz Antique Persian Carpets
Materials
Wool
Doris Leslie Blau Antique Persian Tabriz Animal Design Carpet
Located in New York, NY
Antique Persian Tabriz animal design carpet
Size: 11'3" × 15'2" (342 × 462 cm)
An early 20th
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Early 20th Century Persian Tabriz Antique Persian Carpets
Materials
Wool
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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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