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Vintage Persian Gabbeh
Located in Florence, IT
This Gabbeh rug, tribal Persian rug, is made with extra high pile and a typical graphic design
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20th Century Persian Persian Rugs
$3,300
Petite Gold Contemporary Gabbeh Persian Wool Rug
By Qashqai Nomadic Tribe
Located in Key West, FL
Petite Gold Contemporary Gabbeh Persian Wool Rug. An absolutely stunning composition of bright gold
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21st Century and Contemporary Persian Tribal Persian Rugs
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Wool
Vintage Persian Gabbeh
Located in Florence, IT
Gabbeh - a fascinating Persian rural rug.
Missoni style with a polychromatic and very abstract
Category
20th Century Persian Persian Rugs
$3,600
Large Green Contemporary Gabbeh Persian Wool Rug
By Qashqai Nomadic Tribe
Located in Key West, FL
Large Green Contemporary Gabbeh Persian Wool Rug. This verdant green carpet works as a color field
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21st Century and Contemporary Persian Tribal Persian Rugs
Materials
Wool
Small Checkerboard Contemporary Gabbeh Persian Wool Rug
By Qashqai Nomadic Tribe
Located in Key West, FL
Small Checkerboard Contemporary Gabbeh Persian Wool Rug. Cheerful and playful, this rug demands to
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21st Century and Contemporary Persian Tribal Persian Rugs
Materials
Wool
Vintage Persian Gabbeh
Located in Florence, IT
Gabbeh - a fascinating Persian rural rug.
Missoni style with a polychromatic and very abstract
Category
20th Century Persian Persian Rugs
$3,200
Vintage Persian Gabbeh
Located in Florence, IT
Gabbeh - a fascinating Persian rural rug. Very powerful and colorful, with a polychromatic
Category
20th Century Persian Persian Rugs
$3,500
Persian Gabbeh Nomadic Tribal Rug "Little House"
Located in Northridge, CA
Persian Gabbeh, Nomadic Tribal Rug. Reads "Little House"
Circa 1970
4' 7" x 6' 11"
Hand-Knotted
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Late 20th Century Persian Tribal Persian Rugs
Materials
Wool
Vintage Persian Gabbeh
Located in Florence, IT
This unique and eye-catching Gabbeh rug is made with extra high pile and extra fine wool yarns
Category
20th Century Persian Persian Rugs
$3,500
Vintage Persian Gabbeh
Located in Florence, IT
This unique and eye-catching Gabbeh rug is made with extra high pile and extra fine wool yarns
Category
20th Century Persian Persian Rugs
$3,500
Vintage Persian Gabbeh
Located in Florence, IT
Gabbeh - a young fascinating rural rug, with small naive motifs on a deep red open filed framed
Category
20th Century Persian Persian Rugs
$3,000
Vintage Persian Gabbeh
Located in Florence, IT
Gabbeh - a young fascinating rural rug, with a curios motif : infinity. Being the tree intended as
Category
20th Century Persian Persian Rugs
$3,300
Vintage Persian Gabbeh
Located in Florence, IT
This unique and very elegant Gabbeh rug is made with extra high pile and a simple graphic design
Category
20th Century Persian Persian Rugs
$3,600
Vintage Persian Gabbeh
Located in Florence, IT
This unique and very elegant Gabbeh rug is made with extra high pile and a simple graphic design
Category
20th Century Persian Persian Rugs
$2,800
Vintage Persian Gabbeh
Located in Florence, IT
This unique and very elegant Gabbeh rug is made with extra high pile and a simple graphic design
Category
20th Century Persian Persian Rugs
$3,200
Vintage Persian Gabbeh
Located in Florence, IT
A wonderful small quite squared Gabbeh with a big lozenge and some curious motifs: trees. Being
Category
20th Century Persian Persian Rugs
$2,200
Mid-Size Neutral Contemporary Gabbeh Persian Wool Rug
By Qashqai Nomadic Tribe
Located in Key West, FL
Mid-size neutral contemporary Gabbeh Persian wool rug. A soft and subtle rug with the slightest
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21st Century and Contemporary Persian Tribal Persian Rugs
Materials
Wool
Large Denim Blue Contemporary Gabbeh Persian Wool Rug
Located in Key West, FL
Large Denim Blue Contemporary Gabbeh Persian Wool Rug. Primary colors have never looked so cool
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21st Century and Contemporary Persian Tribal Persian Rugs
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Wool
Runner Fresh Green Contemporary Gabbeh Persian Wool Rug
By Qashqai Nomadic Tribe
Located in Key West, FL
Runner Fresh Green Contemporary Gabbeh Persian Wool Rug. This Gabbeh brings verdant color into your
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21st Century and Contemporary Persian Tribal Persian Rugs
Materials
Wool
Small Soft Gray Contemporary Gabbeh Persian Wool Rug
By Qashqai Nomadic Tribe
Located in Key West, FL
Small Soft Gray Contemporary Gabbeh Persian Wool Rug. The horizons of soft grey in this Gabbeh
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21st Century and Contemporary Persian Tribal Persian Rugs
Materials
Wool
Small Cherry Red Contemporary Gabbeh Persian Wool Rug
By Qashqai Nomadic Tribe
Located in Key West, FL
Small Cherry Red Contemporary Gabbeh Persian Wool Rug. If this cheerful, cherry red can't make you
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21st Century and Contemporary Persian Tribal Persian Rugs
Materials
Wool
Large Red Striped Contemporary Gabbeh Persian Wool Rug
By Qashqai Nomadic Tribe
Located in Key West, FL
Large Red Striped Contemporary Gabbeh Persian Wool Rug. Moody, dramatic strips of saturated red
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21st Century and Contemporary Persian Tribal Persian Rugs
Materials
Wool
Large Teal Blue Contemporary Gabbeh Persian Wool Rug
By Qashqai Nomadic Tribe
Located in Key West, FL
Large Teal Blue Contemporary Gabbeh Persian Wool Rug. A love letter to color, this field of
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21st Century and Contemporary Persian Tribal Persian Rugs
Materials
Wool
Runner, Diamond Pattern Contemporary Gabbeh Persian Wool Rug
By Qashqai Nomadic Tribe
Located in Key West, FL
Runner, diamond pattern contemporary Gabbeh Persian wool rug. A diamond pattern pulled from a
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21st Century and Contemporary Persian Tribal Persian Rugs
Materials
Wool
Small Deep Red Contemporary Gabbeh Persian Wool Rug
By Qashqai Nomadic Tribe
Located in Key West, FL
Small Deep Red Contemporary Gabbeh Persian Wool Rug. Many apparently "simple" Gabbehs–such as this
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21st Century and Contemporary Persian Tribal Persian Rugs
Materials
Wool
Large Violet Striped Contemporary Gabbeh Persian Wool Rug
By Qashqai Nomadic Tribe
Located in Key West, FL
Large Violet Striped Contemporary Gabbeh Persian Wool Rug. Bold. Design-forward. Decadent. This
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21st Century and Contemporary Persian Tribal Persian Rugs
Materials
Wool
Large Brown Mosaic Contemporary Gabbeh Persian Wool Rug
By Qashqai Nomadic Tribe
Located in Key West, FL
Large Brown Mosaic Contemporary Gabbeh Persian Wool Rug. The depth and complexity involved in this
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21st Century and Contemporary Persian Tribal Persian Rugs
Materials
Wool
Runner, Neutral Striped Contemporary Gabbeh Persian Wool Rug
By Qashqai Nomadic Tribe
Located in Key West, FL
Runner, Neutral Striped Contemporary Gabbeh Persian Wool Rug. This extra-thick, plush Gabbeh shows
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21st Century and Contemporary Persian Tribal Persian Rugs
Materials
Wool
Small Ivory White Contemporary Gabbeh Persian Wool Rug
By Qashqai Nomadic Tribe
Located in Key West, FL
Small Ivory White Contemporary Gabbeh Persian Wool Rug. The subtle design of this Gabbeh, with
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21st Century and Contemporary Persian Tribal Persian Rugs
Materials
Wool
Large Blue Mosaic Contemporary Gabbeh Persian Wool Rug
Located in Key West, FL
Large Blue Mosaic Contemporary Gabbeh Persian Wool Rug. We love the mosaic-like composition of this
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21st Century and Contemporary Persian Tribal Persian Rugs
Materials
Wool
Runner, Golden Yellow Contemporary Gabbeh Persian Wool Rug
By Qashqai Nomadic Tribe
Located in Key West, FL
Runner, golden yellow contemporary Gabbeh Persian Wool rug. Let a ray of sunshine run down a space
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21st Century and Contemporary Persian Tribal Persian Rugs
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Wool
Large Blue Striped Contemporary Gabbeh Persian Wool Rug
By Qashqai Nomadic Tribe
Located in Key West, FL
Large Blue Striped Contemporary Gabbeh Persian Wool Rug. We love this loose, easygoing, coastal
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21st Century and Contemporary Persian Tribal Persian Rugs
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Wool
Small Mango Orange Contemporary Gabbeh Persian Wool Rug
Located in Key West, FL
Small mango orange contemporary Gabbeh Persian wool rug. This Gabbeh displays unusual colors
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21st Century and Contemporary Indian Modern Persian Rugs
Materials
Wool
Runner Spring Green Contemporary Gabbeh Persian Wool Rug
By Qashqai Nomadic Tribe
Located in Key West, FL
Runner Spring green Contemporary Gabbeh Persian Wool Ru. Here is the chance to bring a strip of
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21st Century and Contemporary Persian Tribal Persian Rugs
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Wool
Mid-Size Green Contemporary Gabbeh Persian Wool Rug
By Qashqai Nomadic Tribe
Located in Key West, FL
Mid-Size Green Contemporary Gabbeh Persian Wool Rug. Like a field of grass in the height of summer
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21st Century and Contemporary Persian Tribal Persian Rugs
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Wool
Small Bold Red Contemporary Gabbeh Persian Wool Rug
By Qashqai Nomadic Tribe
Located in Key West, FL
Small bold red contemporary Gabbeh Persian wool rug. Sometimes, a room just needs the splash and
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21st Century and Contemporary Persian Tribal Persian Rugs
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Wool
Small Red Striped Contemporary Gabbeh Persian Wool Rug
By Qashqai Nomadic Tribe
Located in Key West, FL
Small Red Striped Contemporary Gabbeh Persian Wool Rug. A lesson in reds, this striped Gabbeh
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21st Century and Contemporary Persian Tribal Persian Rugs
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Wool
Large Clear Red Contemporary Gabbeh Persian Wool Rug
Located in Key West, FL
Large Clear Red Contemporary Gabbeh Persian Wool Rug. A beautiful, contemporary statement, this
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21st Century and Contemporary Persian Tribal Persian Rugs
Materials
Wool
Large Gray-Blue Contemporary Gabbeh Persian Wool Rug
Located in Key West, FL
Large gray-blue contemporary Gabbeh Persian Wool rug. A moody, soothing abstraction, this soft gray
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21st Century and Contemporary Indian Modern Persian Rugs
Materials
Wool
Runner, Colorful Checkerboard Contemporary Gabbeh Persian Wool Rug
By Qashqai Nomadic Tribe
Located in Key West, FL
Runner, colorful checkerboard contemporary Gabbeh Persian Wool rug. When we come across a "mini
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21st Century and Contemporary Persian Tribal Persian Rugs
Materials
Wool
Vintage Persian Gabbeh Carpet
Located in Millbrook, NY
Nice brown and white Gabbeh carpet woven by nomadic tribes in southern Iran.
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Vintage 1950s Persian Other Persian Rugs
Materials
Wool
Mid-Size Vibrant Red Contemporary Gabbeh Persian Wool Rug
By Qashqai Nomadic Tribe
Located in Key West, FL
Mid-size vibrant red contemporary Gabbeh Persian wool rug. The signature, Gabbeh color, Persian red
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21st Century and Contemporary Persian Tribal Persian Rugs
Materials
Wool
Large Orange and Coral Contemporary Gabbeh Persian Wool Rug
By Qashqai Nomadic Tribe
Located in Key West, FL
Large Orange and Coral Contemporary Gabbeh Persian Wool Rug. The colors of this vibrant Gabbeh will
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21st Century and Contemporary Persian Tribal Persian Rugs
Materials
Wool
Runner Red Contemporary Tribal Pattern Gabbeh Persian Wool Rug
By Qashqai Nomadic Tribe
Located in Key West, FL
Runner Red Contemporary Tribal Pattern Gabbeh Persian Wool Rug. The elegance of this Gabbeh lies in
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21st Century and Contemporary Persian Tribal Persian Rugs
Materials
Wool
Runner, Neutral Un-Dyed Contemporary Gabbeh Persian Wool Rug
By Qashqai Nomadic Tribe
Located in Key West, FL
Runner, Neutral Un-dyed contemporary Gabbeh Persian wool rug. A cozy, plush pile creates a runway
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21st Century and Contemporary Persian Tribal Persian Rugs
Materials
Wool
Mid-Size Vibrant Violet Contemporary Gabbeh Persian Wool Rug
By Qashqai Nomadic Tribe
Located in Key West, FL
Mid-Size Vibrant Violet Contemporary Gabbeh Persian Wool Rug. For all the years we've been asked if
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21st Century and Contemporary Persian Tribal Persian Rugs
Materials
Wool
Large Neutral Soft Brown Contemporary Gabbeh Persian Wool Rug
By Qashqai Nomadic Tribe
Located in Key West, FL
Large neutral soft brown contemporary Gabbeh Persian wool rug. An easy, lovable, and cozy neutral
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21st Century and Contemporary Persian Tribal Persian Rugs
Materials
Wool
Early 20th Century Kashkooli Gabbeh - Geometric Nomadic Persian Rug
Located in Blacksburg, VA
Attractive Antique Kashkooli Gabbeh
3' 9" x 5' 7"
Immaculate Gabbeh rug woven by the renowned
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Early 20th Century Persian Tribal Persian Rugs
Materials
Wool
Small Blue Contemporary Tribal Landscape Gabbeh Persian Wool Rug
By Qashqai Nomadic Tribe
Located in Key West, FL
Small Blue Contemporary Tribal Landscape Gabbeh Persian Wool Rug. This landscape-themed Gabbeh
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21st Century and Contemporary Persian Tribal Persian Rugs
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Wool
Small Red Contemporary Tribal Design Gabbeh Persian Wool Rug
By Qashqai Nomadic Tribe
Located in Key West, FL
Small red contemporary Tribal design Gabbeh Persian wool rug. What appears to be a simple red
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21st Century and Contemporary Persian Tribal Persian Rugs
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Wool
Large Red Contemporary Tribal Pattern Gabbeh Persian Wool Rug
Located in Key West, FL
Large Red Contemporary Tribal Pattern Gabbeh Persian Wool Rug. Truly a crossover of floor covering
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21st Century and Contemporary Persian Tribal Persian Rugs
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Wool
Large Pumpkin and Copper Contemporary Gabbeh Persian Wool Rug
Located in Key West, FL
Large Pumpkin and Copper Contemporary Gabbeh Persian Wool Rug. An incredible feat of hand
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21st Century and Contemporary Indian Modern Persian Rugs
Materials
Wool
Mid-Size Green Striped Contemporary Gabbeh Persian Wool Rug
By Qashqai Nomadic Tribe
Located in Key West, FL
Mid-Size Green Striped Contemporary Gabbeh Persian Wool Rug. Anyone who's ever stepped outside on
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21st Century and Contemporary Persian Tribal Persian Rugs
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Wool
Large Contemporary Red Pomegranate Tree Gabbeh Persian Wool Rug
Located in Key West, FL
Large Contemporary Red Pomegranate Tree Gabbeh Persian Wool Rug. An utterly traditional, Persian
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21st Century and Contemporary Persian Tribal Persian Rugs
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Wool
Small Red and Gold Contemporary Gabbeh Persian Wool Rug
By Qashqai Nomadic Tribe
Located in Key West, FL
Small Red and Gold Contemporary Gabbeh Persian Wool Rug. Gabbeh styles are diverse and often
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21st Century and Contemporary Persian Tribal Persian Rugs
Materials
Wool
Small Cherry Red Striped Contemporary Gabbeh Persian Wool Rug
By Qashqai Nomadic Tribe
Located in Key West, FL
Small cherry red striped contemporary Gabbeh Persian wool rug. It's always amazing how variations
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21st Century and Contemporary Persian Tribal Persian Rugs
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Wool
Mid-Size Red Striped Contemporary Gabbeh Persian Wool Rug
By Qashqai Nomadic Tribe
Located in Key West, FL
Mid-Size Red Striped Contemporary Gabbeh Persian Wool Rug. There's something so cheerful about a
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21st Century and Contemporary Persian Tribal Persian Rugs
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Wool
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Persian Gabbeh Rugs For Sale on 1stDibs
There is a range of Persian gabbeh rugs for sale on 1stDibs. Each of these unique Persian gabbeh rugs was constructed with extraordinary care, often using fabric, wool and cotton. There are 365 antique and vintage Persian gabbeh rugs for sale at 1stDibs, while we also have 41 modern editions to choose from as well. There are all kinds of Persian gabbeh rugs available, from those produced as long ago as the 19th Century to those made as recently as the 21st Century. Persian gabbeh rugs are generally popular furniture pieces, but Modern, Folk Art and Mid-Century Modern styles are often sought at 1stDibs. Persian gabbeh rugs have been a part of the life’s work for many furniture makers, but those produced by Rug
Kilim are consistently popular.
How Much are Persian Gabbeh Rugs?
The average selling price for at 1stDibs is $2,375, while they’re typically $200 on the low end and $22,247 highest priced.
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 Persian Gabbeh Rugs
- What is a Gabbeh rug?1 Answer
NazmiyalMarch 23, 2021A rug woven in the area of Gabbeh. - 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 AnswerNazmiyalMarch 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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