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Antique Mohtasham Kashan Rug 7
1" x 10
0"
Located in New York, NY
central Persian carpet with velvety pile shows a navy millefleurs field enclosing a shaped red cartouche
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Early 20th Century Persian Antique Persian Carpets
Materials
Wool
1920
s Persian Hamadan Carpet with Modern Style
Located in Dallas, TX
, this Persian carpet runner speaks of generations of craftsmanship, reflecting both the utility and
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Early 20th Century Persian Spanish Colonial Antique Persian Carpets
Materials
Wool
Doris Leslie Blau Antique Persian Kirman Rug
Located in New York, NY
Persian carpet has all the excellence the Kirman style has to offer.
Rich in heritage and artistry, this
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Early 20th Century Persian Kirman Antique Persian Carpets
Materials
Wool
Antique Persian Bijar Rug Runner, Timeless Style Meets Understated Elegance
Located in Dallas, TX
outer carnation meander guard border. Iconic in its styling, this antique Persian carpet runner is the
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Early 20th Century Persian Bakshaish Antique Persian Carpets
Materials
Wool
Oversized Antique Persian Kerman Rug, Hotel Lobby Size Carpet
Located in Dallas, TX
Iran, historically producing some of the finest Persian carpets. The city and its surrounding region
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Early 20th Century Persian Kirman Antique Persian Carpets
Materials
Wool
Antique Persian Malayer Runner with Colorful Allover Botanical Design
Located in Atlanta, GA
rug, Persian hallway runner, handwoven Malayer carpet, traditional Persian runner, antique floral
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Early 20th Century Persian Malayer Antique Persian Carpets
Materials
Wool
Antique Persian Sarook Mohajeran Rug - Size: 12
X 9
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Persian carpets.
Sarouk rugs are versatile, fitting well in both traditional and contemporary settings
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Early 20th Century Persian Antique Persian Carpets
Materials
Wool, Cotton
Antique Persian Sarook Mohajeran Rug - Size: 17
9 X 10
7
Located in Los Angeles, CA
in the world of Persian carpets.
Sarouk rugs are versatile, fitting well in both traditional and
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Early 20th Century Persian Antique Persian Carpets
Materials
Kork, Cotton
Antique Persian Sarook Mohajeran Rug - Size: 11
7 X 8
4
Located in Los Angeles, CA
central Iran, these rugs have a long history of being highly valued in the world of Persian carpets
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Early 20th Century Persian Antique Persian Carpets
Materials
Wool, Cotton
Antique Persian Sarook Mohajeran Rug - Size: 12
5 X 8
9
By Breaad
Located in Los Angeles, CA
central Iran, these rugs have a long history of being highly valued in the world of Persian carpets
Category
Early 20th Century Persian Antique Persian Carpets
Materials
Wool, Cotton
19th Century Persian Farahan Wide Runner
Located in Barrington, IL
, Antique Sarouk Carpets, Vintage Sarouk Runners, Sarouk Farahan Rugs, Antique Persian Rugs, Vintage Persian
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Late 19th Century Persian Antique Persian Carpets
Materials
Wool
Antique Haji Jalili Tabriz Rug 9
1
x 12
10
Located in New York, NY
Antique Haji Jalili Tabriz Rug 9'1'' x 12'10''. This Revival Period room size urban NW Persian
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Late 19th Century Persian Antique Persian Carpets
Materials
Wool, Cotton
$20,800 Sale Price
20% Off
1880s Antique Persian Kashan Rug Kork Manchester Wool, Hotel Lobby Size Carpet
Located in Dallas, TX
represent an exclusive subgroup of Persian carpets known for their impeccably fine knotting, silken texture
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Late 19th Century Persian Kashan Antique Persian Carpets
Materials
Wool, Kork
Antique Lilihan Rug 9
2
x 12
0"
Located in New York, NY
Antique Lilihan Rug 9'2'' x 12'0". This classic "American style" west Persian carpet of exceptional
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Early 20th Century Persian Antique Persian Carpets
Materials
Wool, Cotton
$3,800 Sale Price
20% Off
Doris Leslie Blau Antique Persian Khorassan Handmade Wool Rug
Located in New York, NY
Antique Persian Khorassan handmade wool carpet
Size: 13'10" × 20'4" (421 × 619 cm)
An early 20th
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Early 20th Century Persian Khorassan Antique Persian Carpets
Materials
Wool
Antique Persian Square Navy Blue Green Geometric Tabriz Rug c. 1900
Located in New York, NY
has been the foremost Persian rug production town since the 15th century and the center of the world's
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Early 1900s Persian Tabriz Antique Persian Carpets
Materials
Wool
Antique Persian Ivory Brown and Rust Floral Tabriz Rug, circa 1880s
Located in New York, NY
has been the foremost Persian rug production town since the 15th century and the center of the world's
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1880s Persian Tabriz Antique Persian Carpets
Materials
Wool
Antique Persian Serapi Rug with Grand Medallion and Expansive Botanical Design
Located in Atlanta, GA
modern interiors.
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Early 20th Century Persian Serapi Antique Persian Carpets
Materials
Wool
Vintage Persian Malayer in Allover Geometric Pattern in Navy Blue, Blue, Green
Located in Barrington, IL
, SKU 1689
Persian Malayer Rugs, Antique Persian Rugs, Antique Rug, Antique Rugs, Antique Carpets
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Early 1900s Persian Antique Persian Carpets
Materials
Wool, Cotton
Doris Leslie Blau Antique Persian Tabriz Handmade Wool Rug
Located in New York, NY
antique Persian Tabriz carpet features an all-over design of floral abstractions, arabesques, palmettes
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Early 20th Century Persian Tabriz Antique Persian Carpets
Materials
Wool
Vintage Tabriz Sennehbaft Rug
Located in Katonah, NY
:: Finely woven with super soft wool antique Northwest Persian carpet with classic Herati motif and
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1920s Persian Tabriz Antique Persian Carpets
Materials
Wool, Cotton
Doris Leslie Blau Authentic 19th Century Persian Senneh Handmade Rug
Located in New York, NY
late 19th century antique Persian carpet, the midnight blue field with palmettes and vinery between
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Late 19th Century Persian Antique Persian Carpets
Materials
Wool
Palace-Sized Extremely Finely Woven Antique Sarouk-Farahan Persian Rug
Located in Atlanta, GA
: 17'3 x 30'8.
Mansion Sized antique Persian Sarouk-Farahan carpet with incredible detail & intricacy
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Late 19th Century Persian Sarouk Farahan Antique Persian Carpets
Materials
Wool
Antique Persian Serapi Carpet, Handmade Rug Light Blue, Ivory, Rusty Red
Located in Port Washington, NY
the Persian antique carpet market. There is no location or tribe of this name. Sarab, also spelled
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Late 19th Century Persian Serapi Antique Persian Carpets
Materials
Wool
19th Century Persian Kurdish Camel Hair Runner
Located in Barrington, IL
The antique Persian Kurdish Camel Hair runner has a very unique and beautiful simple design. The
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Late 19th Century Persian Antique Persian Carpets
Materials
Wool
1920
s Persian Mahal Carpet with Modern Style
Located in Dallas, TX
a mesmerizing all-over Herati pattern, an enduring motif that has graced Persian carpets for
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Early 20th Century Persian Malayer Antique Persian Carpets
Materials
Wool
Antique 1920s Wool Persian Tabriz Rug, Red and Indigo, 11
x 15
Located in New York, NY
This antique Persian carpet in red and indigo circa 1920 measures 11' x 15' and consists of a
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1920s Persian Tabriz Antique Persian Carpets
Materials
Wool
$21,180 Sale Price
42% Off
Antique Persian Bidjar Rug with Soft Rose and Blue Allover 4
5 x 7
2
Located in Atlanta, GA
, vintage handwoven Persian carpet, decorative oriental rug, collectible Persian wool rug, traditional
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Early 20th Century Persian Malayer Antique Persian Carpets
Materials
Wool
19th Century Persian Bidjar Gallery Rug in Brick-Red, Navy, Turquoise
Located in Barrington, IL
, navy border Persian carpet, Kurdish weaving rug, collectible antique rug, hand woven Persian rug
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Late 19th Century Persian Antique Persian Carpets
Materials
Wool
Antique Persian Gold Blue Tabriz Hunting Design Rug Birds Animals c. 1900
Located in New York, NY
has been the foremost Persian rug production town since the 15th century and the center of the world's
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Early 1900s Persian Tabriz Antique Persian Carpets
Materials
Wool
Antique Persian Malayer Runner with Faded Blue Field and Geometric Medallions
Located in Atlanta, GA
geometric medallion runner, vintage Persian runner, handwoven wool Malayer carpet, antique hallway runner
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Early 20th Century Persian Malayer Antique Persian Carpets
Materials
Wool
Antique Persian Heriz Serapi Carpet. Size: 12
6" x 17
6"
Located in New York, NY
Persian Heriz Serapi carpet would make a spectacular addition to any traditional or modern interior home
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Early 20th Century Persian Heriz Serapi Antique Persian Carpets
Materials
Wool
Doris Leslie Blau Antique Persian Tabriz Handmade Wool Rug
Located in New York, NY
century Persian Tabriz antique carpet has an all-over design of linked quatrefoil cusped medallions
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Early 20th Century Persian Tabriz Antique Persian Carpets
Materials
Wool
Signed Qahraman Antique Persian Sultanabad Carpet, 10
00 x 17
06
Located in Dallas, TX
rugs that reflect the rich tradition of Persian carpet weaving. Rugs bearing the signature of Qahraman
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Early 20th Century Persian Sultanabad Antique Persian Carpets
Materials
Wool
Antique Persian Bidjar Rug with Atll Over Medallion Pattern in Orange 4
6 x 7
8
Located in Atlanta, GA
.
antique Persian Bidjar rug, hand-knotted wool rug, vintage Persian carpet, indigo and rust Persian rug
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Early 20th Century Persian Malayer Antique Persian Carpets
Materials
Wool
Antique Persian Serapi Carpet, Handmade Wool Oriental Rug, Navy Rust Light Blue
Located in Port Washington, NY
the Persian antique carpet market. There is no location or tribe of this name. Sarab, also spelled
Category
Late 19th Century Persian Serapi Antique Persian Carpets
Materials
Wool
Antique Persian Sarouk Area Rug in Floral Pattern in Red, Ivory, Green
Located in Barrington, IL
with age and use
The Persian Knot Gallery, SKU: 1034
antique Sarouk rug, Persian Sarouk carpet, early
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Early 20th Century Persian Antique Persian Carpets
Materials
Wool, Cotton
Antique Persian Sarouk Area Rug in Floral Pattern in Red, Ivory, Navy
Located in Barrington, IL
, Persian Sarouk carpet, early 20th century Persian rug, floral vase design rug, navy border Sarouk
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Early 20th Century Persian Antique Persian Carpets
Materials
Wool, Cotton
Vintage Persian Malayer Area Rug in Allover Paisley Pattern in Navy, Ivory
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
Antique Persian Serapi Carpet Handmade Oriental Rug Light Blue, Ivory, Rusty Red
Located in Port Washington, NY
the Persian antique carpet market. There is no location or tribe of this name. Sarab, also spelled
Category
Late 19th Century Persian Serapi Antique Persian Carpets
Materials
Wool
1920
s Signed Persian Kermanshah Carpet with Traditional Style
Located in Dallas, TX
Persian carpets as treasures of status and legacy. Beyond beauty, it embodies social good, for the
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Early 20th Century Persian Aesthetic Movement Antique Persian Carpets
Materials
Wool
Antique Persian Bibikabad Rug with Intricate Medallion Botanical Motifs 8
6 x 11
Located in Atlanta, GA
, hand-knotted Persian rug, vintage Persian carpet, traditional Persian medallion rug, botanical design
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Early 20th Century Persian Khorassan Antique Persian Carpets
Materials
Wool
Doris Leslie Blau Antique Persian Tabriz Rug
Located in New York, NY
oldest Persian carpet weaving centers in the world and produces a large variety of carpets characterized
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Early 20th Century Persian Tabriz Antique Persian Carpets
Materials
Wool
Early 20th Century Persian Kashan in a Floral Pattern in Red, Ivory, French Blue
Located in Barrington, IL
Kashan Carpets, Vintage Kashan, Vintage Persian Kashan, Antique Persian Rugs, Vintage Persian Carpets
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Early 20th Century Persian Antique Persian Carpets
Materials
Wool, Cotton
Antique Kerman Rug 11
7
x 16
5
Located in New York, NY
Antique Kerman Rug 11'7'' x 16'5''. This old ivory ground west Persian carpet with strong urban
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Early 1900s Persian Antique Persian Carpets
Materials
Wool, Cotton
$9,200 Sale Price
23% Off
Early 20th Century Handmade Persian Sultanabad Large Square Room Size Carpet
Located in New York, NY
An antique Persian Sultanabad large room size carpet in square format handmade during the early
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Early 20th Century Persian Victorian Antique Persian Carpets
Materials
Wool
Antique Persian Joshaghan Runner with Diamond Medallions in Deep Red 3
5 x 10
6
Located in Atlanta, GA
, vintage Persian carpet, red and navy runner rug, diamond medallion Persian rug, traditional Persian
Category
Early 20th Century Persian Tabriz Antique Persian Carpets
Materials
Wool
Antique Persian Hamadan Rug with Central Mihrab Motif
Earth Tones 3
10 x 7
6
Located in Atlanta, GA
-knotted wool rug, vintage Persian carpet, Persian mihrab rug, traditional Hamadan design, collectible
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Early 20th Century Persian Malayer Antique Persian Carpets
Materials
Wool
Late 19th Century Tan Tabriz Carpet with Rosettes and Paisleys
Located in San Francisco, CA
standard for elegance and are regarded as some of the finest Persian carpets of the nineteenth century
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Late 19th Century Persian Antique Persian Carpets
Materials
Wool
$45,500 Sale Price
30% Off
Doris Leslie Blau Early 20th Century Persian Kirman Wool Rug
Located in New York, NY
: 8'9" × 15'4" (266 × 467 cm)
In the world of antique Persian oriental rugs, Kerman carpets, also known
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Early 20th Century Persian Kirman Antique Persian Carpets
Materials
Wool
Vintage Persian Kurdish Camelhair Runner in Allover Pattern
Located in Barrington, IL
Kurdish Carpets, Kurdish Rugs, Vintage Persian Kurdish, Persian Kurdish Rugs, All Wool Rugs, Antique
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Early 20th Century Persian Antique Persian Carpets
Materials
Wool
Doris Leslie Blau Early 20th Century Persian Kirman Wool Rug
Located in New York, NY
-end Persian carpets. This antique Persian Kirman rug embodies both refined workmanship and sublime
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Early 20th Century Persian Kirman Antique Persian Carpets
Materials
Wool
Antique Persian Lilian Sarouk Area Rug in Red, Navy, Blue
Located in Barrington, IL
, Lilian Sarouk Rugs, Antique Sarouk Rugs, Antique Sarouk Carpets, Vintage Sarouks, Red Persian Rugs
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Early 20th Century Persian Antique Persian Carpets
Materials
Wool, Cotton
Antique Persian Malayer Rug with Geometric Medallions in Red and Blue 4
10 x 9
0
Located in Atlanta, GA
Persian Malayer rug, hand-knotted wool rug, Persian geometric rug, vintage Persian carpet, red and blue
Category
Early 20th Century Persian Malayer Antique Persian Carpets
Materials
Wool
Antique Persian Sarouk Farahan Area Rug in All Over Pattern
Located in Barrington, IL
, Antique Persian Farahan, Antique Farahan Rugs, Antique Sarouk Carpets, Vintage Sarouks, Sarouk Farahan
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Early 20th Century Persian Antique Persian Carpets
Materials
Wool, Cotton
Antique Persian Kurdish Rug with Herati Pattern on A Blue Field 4
1 x 7
7
Located in Atlanta, GA
lattice rug, vintage Persian carpet, geometric Persian rug, deep blue Persian rug, coral and ivory rug
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Early 20th Century Persian Malayer Antique Persian Carpets
Materials
Wool
Doris Leslie Blau Authentic 1900s Persian Meshad Handmade Wool Rug
Located in New York, NY
traditions, this rug exemplifies the meticulous craftsmanship and artistic heritage of Persian carpet-making
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Early 20th Century Persian 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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