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Bobyrug’s pretty distressed antique Hamadan rug
Located in Saint Ouen, FR
Very pretty late 19th century Hamadan rug with beautiful geometrical and stylized design and nice
Category
Antique Late 19th Century Asian Rustic Persian Rugs
Materials
Wool, Cotton
Bobyrug’s nice antique distressed Hamadan rug
Located in Saint Ouen, FR
Beautiful late 19th century Hamadan rug with nice geometrical and stylized designs and beautiful
Category
Antique Late 19th Century Asian Malayer Persian Rugs
Materials
Wool, Cotton
Bobyrug’s Beautiful Antique Distressed Shiraz Rug
Located in Saint Ouen, FR
Discover the timeless allure of a late 19th-century rug adorned with a captivating tribal design
Category
Antique Late 19th Century Asian Tribal Persian Rugs
Materials
Wool
1900
s Distressed Persian Viss Tribal Carpet with Modern Style
Located in Dallas, TX
60880 Distressed Antique Persian Viss Rug, 08'03 x 11'08. Antique Persian Viss rugs are known for
Category
Early 20th Century Persian Colonial Revival Persian Rugs
Materials
Wool
$8,959 Sale Price
28% Off
Bobyrug’s Nice vintage distressed Hamadan rug
Located in Saint Ouen, FR
This well-worn Hamadan rug from the mid-20th century is a true testament to its history
Category
Mid-20th Century Turkish Rustic Persian Rugs
Materials
Wool, Cotton
Bobyrug’s Nice vintage distressed Hamadan rug
Located in Saint Ouen, FR
Beautiful mid century Hamadan rug with beautiful geometrical design and nice colors, entirely hand
Category
Mid-20th Century Asian Rustic Persian Rugs
Materials
Wool, Cotton
Antique Persian Small Rug
Located in Dallas, TX
The Serene Allure of a Distressed Persian Transitional Wool Rug
Discover the understated elegance
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Late 20th Century Persian Tribal Persian Rugs
Materials
Wool
$1,200 Sale Price
20% Off
1910
s Distressed Antique Persian Mahal Carpet with Traditional Style
Located in Dallas, TX
79128 Distressed Antique Persian Mahal Rug, 10'05 x 13'09. This hand-knotted wool distressed
Category
Early 20th Century Persian Malayer Persian Rugs
Materials
Wool
$6,608 Sale Price
20% Off
Bobyrug’s Pretty Antique Distressed Lori Rug
Located in Saint Ouen, FR
Wonderful antique tribal Lori rug with beautiful tribal geometrical design and nice natural colors
Category
Antique Late 19th Century Asian Tribal Persian Rugs
Materials
Wool
Bobyrug’s Pretty Antique Distressed Malayer Rug
Located in Saint Ouen, FR
Nice late 19th century Malayer rug with beautiful herati ferahan design and nice natural colors
Category
Antique Late 19th Century Asian Malayer Persian Rugs
Materials
Wool, Cotton
Beautifully Designed Antique Distressed Shiraz Rug
Located in Norwalk, CT
A hand-knotted antique Shiraz rug with a geometric floral pattern on a red field. Accents of ivory
Category
Antique Early 1900s Persian Persian Rugs
Materials
Wool
Antique Persian Bakhtiari Rug
Located in Dallas, TX
77685 Distressed Antique Persian Bakhtiari Rug, 04'06 x 06'08. Step into a world where history and
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Early 20th Century Persian Modern Persian Rugs
Materials
Wool
$1,455 Sale Price
20% Off
Bobyrug’s Antique Distressed Kurdish Northwest Rug
Located in Saint Ouen, FR
Beautiful 19th century rug with nice design and beautiful natural colors, entirely hand knotted
Category
Antique Late 19th Century Asian Rustic Persian Rugs
Materials
Wool, Cotton
Bobyrug’s Wonderful Antique Distressed Ghashghai Rug
Located in Saint Ouen, FR
Discover the timeless charm of our late 19th-century Ghashghai rug – a fine masterpiece adorned
Category
Antique Late 19th Century Asian Tribal Persian Rugs
Materials
Wool
Antique Persian Kuba Rug
Located in Dallas, TX
78840 Distressed Antique Persian Kuba Rug, 04'01 x 06'02. Persian Kuba rugs, originating from the
Category
Antique Late 19th Century Persian Kazak Persian Rugs
Materials
Wool
$1,960 Sale Price
20% Off
Large Antique Persian Distressed Sultanabad with All-Over Herati Design
Located in Atlanta, GA
This impressive antique distressed Persian Sultanabad rug features a superb all-over Herati and sub
Category
Early 20th Century Persian Sultanabad Persian Rugs
Materials
Wool
Antique Persian Hamadan Rug
Located in Dallas, TX
61016 Antique-Worn Persian Hamadan Rug, 04'02 x 07'00. Distressed antique-washed Hamadan rugs are
Category
Early 20th Century Persian Tribal Persian Rugs
Materials
Wool
Vintage Turkish Distressed Rug, Vibrant Polychrome Geometric Patterns-Rug &Kilim
Located in Long Island City, NY
Handwoven in wool by nomads of the Shahson clan circa 1950-1960, this 5x8 vintage Persian Kilim is
Category
Vintage 1950s Persian Kilim Persian Rugs
Materials
Wool
1920’s Distressed Antique Persian Hamadan Carpet with Modern Style
Located in Dallas, TX
74912 Distressed Antique Persian Hamadan Rug, 02'06 x 03'07. Emanating exquisite grace and a
Category
Early 20th Century Persian Mid-Century Modern Persian Rugs
Materials
Wool
$894 Sale Price
25% Off
Vintage Persian Distressed Heriz Runner in Wool with Tribal Medallions
By Keivan Woven Arts
Located in Atlanta, GA
This antique Persian Heriz rug features a distressed all-over sub-geometric design rendered in soft
Category
Mid-20th Century Persian Heriz Serapi Persian Rugs
Materials
Wool
Antique Persian Shiraz Rug
Located in Dallas, TX
61217 Antique Persian Shiraz Rug, 02'07 x 03'03. Full of tiny details and nomadic charm, this hand
Category
Early 20th Century Persian Rustic Persian Rugs
Materials
Wool
$1,680 Sale Price
25% Off
Antique Persian Tabriz Rug
Located in Norwalk, CT
Antique hand-knotted Persian Tabriz distressed rug with a subtle all-over motif. This rug measures
Category
Early 20th Century Persian Persian Rugs
Materials
Wool
Antique Persian Tabriz Rug
Located in Norwalk, CT
Antique hand-knotted Persian Tabriz distressed rug with a subtle all-over motif. This rug measures
Category
Early 20th Century Persian Persian Rugs
Materials
Wool
Vintage Distressed Hand Knotted Wool Runner Rug
Located in Norwalk, CT
A mid-20th century vintage distressed Persian runner rug with a brown field and allover design with
Category
Mid-20th Century Persian Persian Rugs
Materials
Wool
Late 19th Century Distressed Persian Kermanshah Carpet with Modern Style
Located in Dallas, TX
72742 Rare Late 19th Century Antique Persian Kermanshah Rug, 09'05 x 13'02. Woven in the twilight
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Antique Late 19th Century Persian Kirman Persian Rugs
Materials
Wool
$11,088 Sale Price
30% Off
Antique Persian Mahal Rug
Located in Dallas, TX
78156 Distressed Antique Persian Mahal rug, 10'06 x 13'04. Timeless elegance and effortless beauty
Category
Early 20th Century Persian Victorian Persian Rugs
Materials
Wool
$12,838 Sale Price
20% Off
Antique Blue Distressed Sultanabad Rug 8
3 x 11
4
Located in New York, NY
8'3 x 11'4. Distressed, shabby chic. The rug is solid but with low pile and a distressed look that
Category
Antique 19th Century Persian Persian Rugs
Materials
Wool
1920
s Distressed Antique Persian Bakhtiari Carpet with Modern Style
Located in Dallas, TX
78572 Distressed Antique Persian Bakhtiari Rug, 04'03 x 05'11. This hand-knotted wool antique
Category
Early 20th Century Persian Mid-Century Modern Persian Rugs
Materials
Wool
$2,640 Sale Price
20% Off
Bobyrug’s pretty antique distressed fine Farahan rug
Located in Saint Ouen, FR
Exquisite late 19th-century distressed Farahan rug featuring a captivating « Herati » design with
Category
Antique Late 19th Century Asian Sarouk Farahan Persian Rugs
Materials
Wool, Cotton
1910
s Distressed Persian Tabriz Carpet with Modern Rustic Style
Located in Dallas, TX
, this exceptional hand-knotted wool distressed antique Persian Tabriz rug is a sublime testament to the
Category
Early 20th Century Persian Tabriz Persian Rugs
Materials
Wool
Early 20th Century Antique Distressed Wool Rug
Located in Norwalk, CT
Beautiful antique rug, hand knotted wool with a distressed blush color, tan and brown accents in
Category
Early 20th Century Persian Persian Rugs
Materials
Wool
Late 19th Century Distressed Antique Persian Lilihan Carpet Traditional Style
Located in Dallas, TX
72824 Distressed Antique Persian Lilihan Rug, 09'10 X 12'07. This hand-knotted wool antique Persian
Category
Antique Late 19th Century Persian Spanish Colonial Persian Rugs
Materials
Wool
$10,068 Sale Price
40% Off
Antique Circa 1890 Distressed Red Persian Kurdish Hand Knotted Runner
Located in New York, NY
3'3 X 11'. Kurdish rugs are rugs woven by Kurds in Kurdistan. When referring to Kurdish rugs within
Category
Antique 19th Century Persian Persian Rugs
Materials
Wool, Cotton
Vintage Distressed Brown and Blue Wool Rug
Located in Norwalk, CT
Vintage distressed rug with a brown field and pale blue and tan accents in a floral medallion
Category
Mid-20th Century Persian Rugs
Materials
Wool
Distressed Antique Persian Kerman with Shabby Chic Swedish Farmhouse Style
Located in Dallas, TX
subtle hues, this hand knotted wool distressed antique Persian Kerman palace rug charms with ease and
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Early 20th Century Persian Kirman Persian Rugs
Materials
Wool
$2,320 Sale Price
20% Off
Distressed Antique Persian Mahal Runner with Modern Rustic Shaker Style
Located in Dallas, TX
60878, distressed Antique Persian Mahal Runner with modern rustic shaker style. With its timeless
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Early 20th Century Persian Malayer Persian Rugs
Materials
Wool
$3,839 Sale Price
20% Off
Distressed Antique Persian Mahal Runner with Modern Rustic Shaker Style
Located in Dallas, TX
60877 Distressed Antique Persian Mahal runner with Modern Rustic Shaker style 03'04 x 10'02. With
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Early 20th Century Persian Malayer Persian Rugs
Materials
Wool
$3,836 Sale Price
20% Off
Distressed Antique Persian Mahal Runner with Modern Rustic Artisan Style
Located in Dallas, TX
60879 Distressed Antique Persian Mahal runner with Modern Rustic Artisan style 03'06 x 10'05. Warm
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Early 20th Century Persian Malayer Persian Rugs
Materials
Wool
$4,799 Sale Price
20% Off
Distressed Antique Persian Mahal Runner with Modern Rustic Industrial Style
Located in Dallas, TX
60822, distressed antique Persian Mahal runner with modern rustic industrial style 03'08 x 09'11
Category
Early 20th Century Persian Malayer Persian Rugs
Materials
Wool
$3,900 Sale Price
20% Off
Bobyrug’s pretty mid century distressed Hamadan rug
Located in Saint Ouen, FR
Distressed vintage rustic Hamadan rug with beautiful tribal and geometrical design and nice colours
Category
Mid-20th Century Asian Rustic Persian Rugs
Materials
Wool, Cotton
Distressed Antique Persian Malayer Runner with Warm, Feminine Rustic Style
Located in Dallas, TX
73481, distressed antique camel hair Persian Malayer runner with warm, Feminine Rustic style. Warm
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Early 20th Century Persian Rustic Persian Rugs
Materials
Wool
$2,796 Sale Price
20% Off
Late 19th Century Distressed Antique Navy Blue Persian Kurdish Carpet
Located in Dallas, TX
51634 Late 19th Century Antique Persian Kurdish Rug, 09'07 x 13'04. Persian Kurdish rugs, hailing
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Antique Late 19th Century Persian Malayer Persian Rugs
Materials
Wool
$9,972 Sale Price
28% Off
Distressed Antique Persian Malayer Runner with Modern Rustic Industrial Style
Located in Dallas, TX
60840, distressed antique Persian Malayer runner with modern rustic industrial style 03'02 x 11'02
Category
Early 20th Century Persian Malayer Persian Rugs
Materials
Wool
$4,399 Sale Price
20% Off
Distressed Antique Persian Malayer Runner with Rustic Arts
Crafts Style
Located in Dallas, TX
74454 Distressed Antique Persian Malayer Runner with Rustic Arts & Crafts Style, Hallway Runner
Category
Early 20th Century Persian Malayer Persian Rugs
Materials
Wool
$3,028 Sale Price
20% Off
Vintage Persian Heriz Distressed Runner In Earthy Tones with Medallion Design
Located in Atlanta, GA
Vintage Persian Heriz Distressed Runner In Earthy Tones with Medallion Design. Keivan Woven Arts
Category
Mid-20th Century Persian Heriz Serapi Persian Rugs
Materials
Wool
Distressed Antique Persian Malayer Gallery Runner with All-Over Design
Located in Atlanta, GA
Antique Persian Malayer Gallery Runner With All-Over Design in Gray, Steel blue and multi colors
Category
Early 20th Century Persian Malayer Persian Rugs
Materials
Wool
Bobyrug’s Pretty large antique Distressed mahal rug
Located in Saint Ouen, FR
Presenting an exquisite antique distressed rug! Graced with a splendid Mahal design adorned by
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Antique Late 19th Century Asian Sultanabad Persian Rugs
Materials
Wool, Cotton
Distressed Antique Persian Tabriz Runner with Swedish Farmhouse Cottage Style
Located in Dallas, TX
60857 Distressed Antique Persian Tabriz runner with Swedish Farmhouse Cottage style 03'05 x 12'01
Category
Early 20th Century Persian Tabriz Persian Rugs
Materials
Wool
$3,839 Sale Price
20% Off
Beautiful large mid century distressed Kirman rug
Located in Saint Ouen, FR
Large mid century Kirman rug with a beautiful floral design in the style of the savonnerie rugs and
Category
Mid-20th Century Asian Kirman Persian Rugs
Materials
Wool, Cotton
Late 19th Century Distressed Antique Persian Sultanabad Carpet with Modern Style
Located in Dallas, TX
73021 Late 19th Century Antique-Worn Persian Sultanabad Rug 11'00 x 15’00. Woven by the hands of
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Antique Late 19th Century Persian Sultanabad Persian Rugs
Materials
Wool
Overdye Vintage Persian Rug 9x12
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Experience the serene elegance of Blue Dream, a distressed overdyed Persian rug that radiates
Category
Mid-20th Century Persian Tabriz Persian Rugs
Materials
Wool
Vintage Persian Hamadan Distressed Runner With Medallion Design In Navy Blue
Located in Atlanta, GA
Vintage Persian Hamadan Distressed Runner With Medallion Design In Navy Blue. Keivan Woven Arts
Category
Mid-20th Century Persian Malayer Persian Rugs
Materials
Wool
Bobyrug’s nice distressed mid century Hamadan rug
Located in Saint Ouen, FR
Pretty vintage Hamadan rug with nice geometrical design and beautiful colours with red, green, blue
Category
Mid-20th Century Asian Rustic Persian Rugs
Materials
Wool, Cotton
Bobyrug’s distressed mid century tribal Shiraz rug
Located in Saint Ouen, FR
Nice mid century Shiraz rug with beautiful geometrical and tribal design with nice colours with red
Category
Mid-20th Century Asian Rustic Persian Rugs
Materials
Wool
Vintage Gray/Rust Handmade Distressed Overdyed Wool Rug
Located in Norwalk, CT
Beautiful Vintage distressed overdyed hand-knotted wool rug with gray and rust field. This Persian
Category
Vintage 1960s Persian Islamic Persian Rugs
Materials
Wool
Antique Persian Sultanabad Distressed Runner with Floral Design in Jewel Tones
Located in Atlanta, GA
This exquisite antique hand-knotted distressed Persian Sultanabad runner features an all-over sub
Category
Antique 1890s Persian Sultanabad Persian Rugs
Materials
Wool
Bobyrug’s Nice Antique Distressed Large Bakhtiar Rug
Located in Saint Ouen, FR
Wonderful large antique Bakhtiar rug with beautiful geometrical and floral design and nice natural
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Antique Late 19th Century Asian Rustic Persian Rugs
Materials
Wool, Cotton
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Distressed Persian Rug For Sale on 1stDibs
Find many varieties of an authentic distressed Persian rug available at 1stDibs. Frequently made of fabric, wool and cotton, every distressed Persian rug was constructed with great care. If you’re shopping for a distressed Persian rug, we have 822 options in-stock, while there are 3 modern editions to choose from as well. Whether you’re looking for an older or newer distressed Persian rug, there are earlier versions available from the 18th Century and newer variations made as recently as the 21st Century. A distressed Persian rug made by Industrial designers — as well as those associated with Modern — is very popular. A well-made distressed Persian rug has long been a part of the offerings for many furniture designers and manufacturers, but those produced by Mehraban Rugs, Haji Khalili and Rug
Kilim are consistently popular.
How Much is a Distressed Persian Rug?
Prices for a distressed Persian rug start at $199 and top out at $95,000 with the average selling for $4,663.
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 Distressed Persian Rug
- 1stDibs ExpertApril 3, 2024Persian rugs can be expensive because they are made with the highest quality materials, the cost of which trickles down to the consumer, and because of the long time that it takes to create these majestic works.
Antique and vintage Persian rugs are handmade from the finest materials, including wool and silk. These fibers are colored using natural dyes derived from insects and plants and woven into bold designs that reflect Iran’s culture and history. Regarded as works of art, carpets and rugs of this kind can take months or years to complete.
Iran (modern-day Persia) encompasses different cultures, languages and dialects, and its exquisite rugs reflect this diversity. 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 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.
The antique and vintage Persian rugs for sale on 1stDibs include Persian tribal rugs, handmade silk Persian rugs and more. - What is a Persian Heriz rug?1 Answer
NazmiyalMarch 23, 2021A rug that was woven in the Heriz area in Iran. - What is an Overdyed Persian rug?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertOctober 12, 2021An overdyed Persian rug refers to a rug that has been treated with a specific process and wash — it involves bleaching, color saturation and drying. The washed rug is overdyed, which creates deep and rich color that is uneven compared to that of a new rug. This will give it a vintage appearance and it is guaranteed to stand out in any space. Find a collection of antique and vintage rugs on 1stDibs today.
- Do Persian rugs fade?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertAugust 15, 2019
Yes, Persian rugs will fade as a result of prolonged sun exposure.
- What is a vintage Persian rug?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertOctober 12, 2021A vintage Persian rug is often a hand-knotted or hand-woven rug that dates from the 1940s to the 1980s. True Persian rugs can only be produced in Iran's middle eastern area. A soft backing is usually included in a genuine Persian rug. Find a wide collection of vintage Persian rugs in various materials on 1stDibs today.
- What are Persian rugs made of?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertApril 3, 2024Persian rugs are made of the finest materials, including wool, cotton and silk. Authentic Persian rugs are never made with synthetic fibers. 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, carpets and rugs of this kind are made by hand and can take months or years to complete.
Iran (modern-day Persia) encompasses different cultures, languages and dialects, and its exquisite rugs reflect this diversity. 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.”
The antique and vintage Persian rugs for sale on 1stDibs include Persian tribal rugs, handmade silk Persian rugs and more. - What do Persian rugs symbolize?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022What Persian rugs symbolize is largely a matter of personal interpretation and what patterns are present on them. Many traditional motifs have a link to good fortune, while others represent ancient stories, religious tales and myths. On 1stDibs, find a selection of Persian rugs.
- What is a Mashad Persian rug?1 AnswerNazmiyalMarch 23, 2021It is a rug that was woven in the city of Mashad in Modern day Iran.
- What is a Tabriz Persian rug?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertFebruary 22, 2021A Tabriz Persian rug is a type of Persian rug originating from the city of Tabriz, in the north west of Iran. These rugs are known for their short trimmed piles, precise weaves, and bold color usage. Weavers create these rugs using the Turkish knot rather than the Persian knot. A variety of Tabriz Persian rugs can be found on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertSeptember 28, 2021Both Oriental and Persian rugs are hand knotted on looms. While Oriental rugs are tied with symmetrical Ghiordes knots, Persian rugs are tied using an asymmetrical or Senneh knot. Find a collection of vintage and antique Oriental and Persian rugs on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertApril 3, 2024How much authentic Persian rugs are will depend on rarity, condition, demand and more. The price of Persian rugs on 1stDibs starts at approximately $200 or $220 per rug. Persian rugs can be surprisingly costly partly because they are made with the highest quality materials. The expense of these materials will trickle down to the consumer. The long time that it takes to create these majestic works will also factor into the price.
Antique and vintage Persian rugs are handmade from the finest materials, including wool and silk. These fibers are colored using natural dyes derived from insects and plants and woven into bold designs that reflect Iran’s culture and history. Regarded as works of art, carpets and rugs of this kind can take months or years to complete.
Iran (modern-day Persia) encompasses different cultures, languages and dialects, and its exquisite rugs reflect this diversity. 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 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.
The antique and vintage Persian rugs for sale on 1stDibs include Persian tribal rugs, handmade silk Persian rugs and more. - 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022To tell if a Persian rug is authentic, turn it over. Real ones feature hand-knotted crafting, which makes the pattern on the back the same as the one shown on the front. If you find a backing or don't see the print, you likely have a reproduction rug. On 1stDibs, find a collection of expertly vetted Persian rugs.
- 1stDibs ExpertAugust 15, 2019
The difference between Persian and Turkish rugs can be identified through knotting techniques and patterns. Persian rugs are knotted with a single knot, while Turkish rugs employ a double knotting technique. Additionally, Persian rugs typically have more rounded, oriental motifs, whereas Turkish rugs have more geometric designs.
- 1stDibs ExpertAugust 15, 2019
Persian rugs that are authentic and hand-knotted are likely to increase in value, but returns to this investment are not expected to be immediate.
- 1stDibs ExpertAugust 15, 2019
The different types of Persian rugs are Tabriz, Heriz, Kashan, Gabbeh, Isfahan, Nain, Mashad, Balouchi, and Qum.
- How much is a silk Persian rug?1 AnswerNazmiyalMarch 23, 2021That depends on the size and how fine the rug is.
- How long do Persian rugs last?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertAugust 15, 2019
Persian rugs can last for over 100 years when the correct precautions are taken in maintaining it effectively
- 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022The best way to tell if your Persian rug is real silk is to simply rub the fabric. Silk will get warmer if you rub it, and likely develop a sheen. If neither happens and if the rug feels coarse, then it’s likely not real silk. On 1stDibs, shop a collection of genuine Persian rugs from some of the world’s top sellers.
- 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022To date a Persian rug, first identify the style of the rug. Look for signs of natural wear and any damage that has been repaired. Vegetable dyes, which fade over time, were commonly used before the 20th century. Modern Persian rugs are occasionally bleached to mimic natural aging, but if you examine the colors closely, you'll be able to tell authentic gradual fading from synthetic defined fading. Shop a collection of expertly-vetted Persian rugs from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.
- 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.
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