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Doris Leslie Blau Authentic Persian Tabriz Handmade Wool Rug
Located in New York, NY
Tabriz Rug, Origin: Persia, Circa: 1920. An early 20th century Persian carpet. Here we have a genuine
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Early 20th Century Persian Tabriz Antique Persian Carpets
Materials
Wool
Antique Persian Heriz Carpet Handmade Wool Oriental Rug, Navy, Light Blue, Gold
Located in Port Washington, NY
Early 20th-century Heriz/Serapi rugs represent a pinnacle of artistic achievement in Persian carpet
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Early 20th Century Persian Heriz Serapi Antique Persian Carpets
Materials
Wool
Late 1800s Persian Farahan Area Rug in Allover Paisley Pattern
Located in Barrington, IL
Paisley Rugs, Antique Persian Farahan, Antique Farahan Rugs, Antique Sarouk Carpets, Vintage Sarouks
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1890s Persian Antique Persian Carpets
Materials
Wool, Cotton
Antique Persian Heriz Carpet Handmade Wool Oriental Rug, Light, Pink, Light Blue
Located in Port Washington, NY
Late 19th-century Heriz/Serapi rugs represent a pinnacle of artistic achievement in Persian carpet
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Late 19th Century Persian Heriz Serapi Antique Persian Carpets
Materials
Wool
Antique Persian Heriz Carpet Handmade Wool Oriental Rug, Rust, Navy-Medium Blue
Located in Port Washington, NY
Early 20th-century Heriz/Serapi rugs represent a pinnacle of artistic achievement in Persian carpet
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Early 20th Century Persian Heriz Serapi Antique Persian Carpets
Materials
Wool
Antique Persian Lavar Kerman Oriental Carpet, Handmade, Red, Ivory, Light Blue
Located in Port Washington, NY
This early 20th-century Persian Kerman floral carpet, dating from circa 1900, epitomizes the
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Early 20th Century Persian Kashan Antique Persian Carpets
Materials
Wool
Late 19th Century 1880
s Antique Persian Bijar Carpet with Traditional Style
Located in Dallas, TX
are celebrated as the "Iron Rugs of Persia," and this extra-long Persian carpet runner is no exception
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Late 19th Century Russian Spanish Colonial Antique Persian Carpets
Materials
Wool
Antique Persian Serapi Carpet Handmade Wool Oriental Rug Rust, Ivory, Light Blue
Located in Port Washington, NY
Persian carpet weaving. Originating from the Serab village in the Heriz region of Northwest Persia (now
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Late 19th Century Persian Heriz Serapi Antique Persian Carpets
Materials
Wool
Doris Leslie Blau Antique Persian Meshad Botanic Handmade Wool Rug
Located in New York, NY
sources of beautiful Persian carpets making them easily identified throughout the centuries. Most Mashhad
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Late 19th Century Persian Antique Persian Carpets
Materials
Wool
Antique Tabriz Carpet, Hadji Jalili Persian Rug, Earth Tones, Ivory, Terracotta
Located in Port Washington, NY
This exceptional late 19th-century Persian Hadji Jalili main carpet, dating to approximately 1880
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Late 19th Century Persian Tabriz Antique Persian Carpets
Materials
Wool
Antique Persian Yazd Rug with Floral-Geometric Design in Red and Blue
Located in Atlanta, GA
formal living room or luxurious dining space.
Antique Persian Yazd rug, floral Persian carpet
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Early 20th Century Persian Tabriz Antique Persian Carpets
Materials
Wool
19th Century Persian Senneh Area Rug In Geometric Pattern in Ivory, Navy, Rust
Located in Barrington, IL
Rugs, Vintage Senneh Carpet, Handwoven Persian Senneh, Antique Kurdish Rugs, Antique Kurdish Carpets
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Late 19th Century Persian Antique Persian Carpets
Materials
Wool, Cotton
Doris Leslie Blau Persian Tabriz Handmade Wool Rug
Located in New York, NY
ruled the ancient Persian Empire in the 6th century B.C. People crafted these antique Persian carpets in
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Early 20th Century Persian Tabriz Antique Persian Carpets
Materials
Wool
Outstanding Antique Isfahan Ahmad Rug
Located in Evanston, IL
The Iranian city of Isfahan has long been one of the centres for production of the famous Persian
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Late 19th Century Persian Kashan Antique Persian Carpets
Materials
Wool
Antique Persian Tabriz Rug with Allover Herati Design in Soft Neutral12
4 x 14
3
Located in Atlanta, GA
blue tones, neutral Persian carpet, antique floral design rug, Persian Tabriz with allover pattern
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Early 20th Century Persian Tabriz Antique Persian Carpets
Materials
Wool
Nazmiyal Collection Decorative Open Field Antique Persian Tabriz Rug
Located in New York, NY
Decorative Open Field Antique Persian Tabriz Rug, Country of origin: Persian Rugs, Circa date: 1920
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Early 20th Century Central Asian Antique Persian Carpets
Materials
Wool
Antique Persian Malayer Rug with Soft Blue, Ivory, and Brown Geometric Medallion
Located in Atlanta, GA
ivory Malayer rug, geometric medallion Persian rug, vintage Persian carpet, handwoven Malayer rug
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1920s Persian Malayer Antique Persian Carpets
Materials
Wool
Zabihi Collection late 19th Century Green Sultanabad Rug
By Ziegler
Co.
Located in New York, NY
importing Persian carpets to England and America, appealing to the demanding western tastes. There rugs are
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Late 19th Century Persian Sultanabad Antique Persian Carpets
Materials
Wool
Vintage Oversized Persian Tabriz in Floral Design in Coral, Brown, Honey
Located in Barrington, IL
Rugs, Vintage Tabriz Carpet, Handwoven Persian Tabriz, Tabriz Floral Rugs, Vintage Persian Tabriz
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Early 20th Century Persian Antique Persian Carpets
Materials
Wool, Cotton
Antique Persian Malayer Rug with Repeating Geometric Design in Soft Blue
Ivory
Located in Atlanta, GA
traditional and transitional interiors.
Antique Persian Malayer rug, hand-knotted Persian carpet, geometric
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Early 20th Century Persian Malayer Antique Persian Carpets
Materials
Wool
Vintage Persian Mahal-Sultanabad in Allover Pattern in Terracotta, Ivory, Brown
Located in Barrington, IL
, Antique Rugs, Antique Carpets, Vintage Carpets, Vintage Persian Carpets, Vintage Oriental Rugs, Antique
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Early 20th Century Persian Antique Persian Carpets
Materials
Wool, Cotton
Vintage Persian Malayer Area Rug in an Allover Pattern in Navy, Ivory, Blue
Located in Barrington, IL
, antique rug, antique rugs, antique carpets, vintage carpets, vintage Persian carpets, vintage oriental
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Early 20th Century Persian Antique Persian Carpets
Materials
Wool, Cotton
19th-Century Persian Serab Camelhair Near Square Size Area Rug
Located in Barrington, IL
Runners, Antique Persian Runners, Vintage Carpets, Vintage Persian Carpets, Vintage Oriental Rugs
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Late 19th Century Persian Antique Persian Carpets
Materials
Cotton, Wool
Antique Persian Tabriz Rug in Soft Blue and Taupe with All-Over Design 7
0 x 9
9
Located in Atlanta, GA
, soft tone Persian rug, antique Persian carpet, decorative Tabriz rug, allover design Persian rug
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Early 20th Century Persian Tabriz Antique Persian Carpets
Materials
Wool
19th Century Persian Farahan Sarouk Area Rug in Saffron, Blue, and Rust
Located in Barrington, IL
Rugs, Antique Sarouk Carpets, Vintage Sarouks, Sarouk Farahan Rugs, Antique Persian Rugs, Vintage
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Late 19th Century Persian Antique Persian Carpets
Materials
Wool, Cotton
Antique Persian Bidjar Runner with Repeating Medallions in Deep Indigo and Ivory
Located in Atlanta, GA
, antique Herati rug, durable tribal runner, Bidjar hallway rug, narrow Persian carpet, rich color Persian
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Early 1900s Persian Tribal Antique Persian Carpets
Materials
Wool
Doris Leslie Blau Authentic Persian Tabriz Botanic Handmade Wool Rug
Located in New York, NY
pile, intricate design and firm body of the Persian carpet. Some areas of the pile exhibit slight
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Early 20th Century Persian Tabriz Antique Persian Carpets
Materials
Wool
Vintage Persian Khorassan Rug in Green, Royal Blue, Burgundy
Located in Barrington, IL
Khorassan Carpets, Vintage Persian Khorassan, Antique Khorassan Carpets, Antique Persian Khorassan, Antique
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Early 20th Century Persian Antique Persian Carpets
Materials
Wool, Cotton
Doris Leslie Blau Vintage Persian Tabriz Handmade Rug
Located in New York, NY
Vintage Persian Tabriz in shades of deep terracotta, blue, gray and beige carpet
Size: 9'0" × 12'8
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Early 20th Century Persian Tabriz Antique Persian Carpets
Materials
Wool
Doris Leslie Blau Vintage Persian Kashan Botanic Handmade Wool Rug
Located in New York, NY
. A definitive antique Persian rug for lovers of intricate Persian carpet for sale motifs.
This
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Late 19th Century Persian Kashan Antique Persian Carpets
Materials
Wool
Antique Persian Malayer Rug. Size: 4 ft 2 in x 6 ft 3 in
Located in New York, NY
Small Size Beautiful Antique Persian Malayer Rug, Country of Origin / Rug Type: Persian Rug, Circa
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Early 20th Century Persian Malayer Antique Persian Carpets
Materials
Wool
Vintage Persian Qum Area Rug in an Allover Pattern in Camelhair, Navy
Located in Barrington, IL
Qum Carpet, Handwoven Persian Qum, Allover Paisley Qum, Vintage Persian Qum, Allover Paisley Pattern
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Early 20th Century Persian Antique Persian Carpets
Materials
Wool, Cotton
Antique Persian Tabriz Rug with Allover Floral Pattern in Soft Blue, Cream
Red
Located in Atlanta, GA
Tabriz rug, hand-knotted Tabriz carpet, blue Persian floral rug, ivory and rose Persian rug, vintage
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Early 20th Century Persian Tabriz Antique Persian Carpets
Materials
Wool
Vintage Persian Malayer Area Rug in All-Over Pattern
Located in Barrington, IL
with age and use
The Persian Knot, SKU: 2145
Antique Malayer, Vintage Carpets, Vintage Persian Carpets
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Early 20th Century Persian Antique Persian Carpets
Materials
Wool, Cotton
Antique Persian Malayer Runner Featuring Soft Blue and Terracotta Medallions
Located in Atlanta, GA
rug with tribal motifs, antique Persian carpet with medallion design, collectible Persian Malayer
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Early 20th Century Persian Malayer Antique Persian Carpets
Materials
Wool
Zabihi Collection Antique Spectacular Lavar Kirman Rug
Located in New York, NY
Oriental rug a consummate example of the classical Persian carpet tradition.
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Late 19th Century Persian Tabriz Antique Persian Carpets
Materials
Wool
Zabihi Collection late 19th Century Lage Square Ziegler Sultanabad Rug
By Ziegler
Co.
Located in New York, NY
company began importing Persian carpets to England and America, appealing to the demanding western tastes
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Late 19th Century Persian Sultanabad Antique Persian Carpets
Materials
Wool
Vintage Persian Mahal Sultanabad Rug in Allover Pattern in Navy Blue, Burgundy
Located in Barrington, IL
This exceptional oversized Persian Mahal Sultanabad carpet, woven in the first quarter of the 20th
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Early 20th Century Persian Antique Persian Carpets
Materials
Wool, Cotton
Zabihi Collection late 19th Century Green Sultanabad Rug
By Ziegler
Co.
Located in New York, NY
A phenomenal Persian Mahal/Sultanabad Carpet woven by the Swiss firm, Ziegler & Co. What makes this
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Late 19th Century Persian Sultanabad Antique Persian Carpets
Materials
Wool
Zabihi Collection Dramatic Square Size Mahal Sultanabad Rug
By Ziegler
Co.
Located in New York, NY
Ziegler Company, based in Manchester, England set up shop. This innovative company began importing Persian
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Early 20th Century Persian Sultanabad Antique Persian Carpets
Materials
Wool
Vintage Persian Malayer in All Over Paisley Pattern in Burgundy, Ivory, Blue
Located in Barrington, IL
, SKU 2074
Persian Malayer Rugs, Antique Persian Rugs, Antique Rug, Antique Rugs, Antique Carpets
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Early 20th Century Persian Antique Persian Carpets
Materials
Wool, Cotton
Vintage Persian Sarouk Oversized Rug with Allover Floral Pattern
Located in Barrington, IL
Sarouk, Persian Rugs Red, Antique Sarouk Rugs, Antique Sarouk Carpets, Vintage Sarouks, Sarouk Farahan
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Early 20th Century Persian Antique Persian Carpets
Materials
Wool, Cotton
19th Century Persian Senneh in Paisley Pattern in Chocolate, Brown, French Blue
Located in Barrington, IL
, Antique Persian Senneh Rugs, Vintage Senneh Carpet, Handwoven Persian Senneh, Antique Kurdish Rugs
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Mid-19th Century Persian Antique Persian Carpets
Materials
Wool, Cotton
Vintage Persian Malayer Area Rug in Medallion Design in Navy Blue, Turquoise
Located in Barrington, IL
, Antique 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 Camel Hair Runner with Geometric Medallion
Located in Barrington, IL
Persian Rugs, Antique Rug, Antique Rugs, Antique Carpets, Vintage Carpets, Vintage Persian Carpets
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Late 19th Century Persian Antique Persian Carpets
Materials
Wool, Cotton
Antique Persian Malayer Rug
Located in Dallas, TX
the intricate design.
This dark and exotic antique Persian carpet runner, with its saturated color
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Early 20th Century Persian Malayer Antique Persian Carpets
Materials
Wool
Antique Persian Sarouk Area Rug
Located in New York, NY
luxurious classically derived, room-sized Persian carpets.
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1920s Persian Sarouk Farahan Antique Persian Carpets
Materials
Wool, Cotton
$10,400 Sale Price
30% Off
Antique Persian Mohtashem Kashan Rug. Size: 10 ft 8 in x 14 ft 6 in
By Mohtashem
Located in New York, NY
elusive Mohtashem atelier, this inscribed antique Persian carpet features an incomparable medallion-and
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Late 19th Century Persian Kashan Antique Persian Carpets
Materials
Wool
19th Century Persian Farahan Sarouk Area Rug in Floral Pattern in Ivory, Blue
Located in Barrington, IL
Persian Farahan, Persian Rugs blue, Antique Farahan Rugs, Antique Sarouk Carpets, Vintage Sarouks, Sarouk
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Late 19th Century Persian Antique Persian Carpets
Materials
Wool, Cotton
Antique Persian Hamadan Rug with Colorful Star Motif and Repeating Medallion
Located in Atlanta, GA
.
Antique Persian Hamadan rug, colorful Hamadan tribal carpet, handwoven Persian wool rug, Hamadan rug with
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Early 20th Century Persian Malayer Antique Persian Carpets
Materials
Wool
Antique Persian Josan Rug Featuring Central Medallion and Deep Indigo Field
Located in Atlanta, GA
Josan rug, Josan medallion carpet, handwoven Persian rug with floral motifs, Persian indigo field rug
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Early 20th Century Persian Tabriz Antique Persian Carpets
Materials
Wool
Antique Persian Heriz Carpet Handmade Wool Oriental Rug, Rusty/Red Field, Navy
Located in Port Washington, NY
carpets, such as those from Tabriz or Isfahan.
During the 1920s, the demand for Persian rugs surged in
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Early 20th Century Persian Heriz Serapi Antique Persian Carpets
Materials
Wool
Antique Persian Heriz Carpet Handmade Wool Oriental Rug, Rust Field, Navy Border
Located in Port Washington, NY
carpets, such as those from Tabriz or Isfahan.
During the 1920s, the demand for Persian rugs surged in
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Early 20th Century Persian Heriz Serapi Antique Persian Carpets
Materials
Wool
Antique Persian Hamadan Rug Featuring a Central Medallion With Floral Motifs
Located in Atlanta, GA
medallion carpet, indigo and ivory Persian rug, hand-knotted Hamadan wool rug, traditional Persian floral
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Early 20th Century Persian Malayer Antique Persian Carpets
Materials
Wool
Antique Persian Bakhtiari Rug Featuring Repeating Floral Motifs and Rich Red
Located in Atlanta, GA
Bakhtiari rug, handwoven Bakhtiari carpet, Persian tribal floral rug, vintage Bakhtiari with red and blue
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1910s Persian Malayer Antique Persian Carpets
Materials
Wool
Antique Persian Malayer Runner with Light Blue Field, Geometric Botanical Motifs
Located in Atlanta, GA
terracotta border, collectible Persian carpet, traditional Persian long rug, decorative antique runner.
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Early 20th Century Persian Malayer Antique Persian Carpets
Materials
Wool
19th-Century Persian Kerman Lavar Area Rug in Ivory, Blue
Located in Barrington, IL
, Kerman Carpets, Vintage Kerman Rugs, Kerman Vase Carpets, Kerman Lavar, Antique Lavar Rugs, Persian
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Late 19th 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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