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Persian Rugs For Sale
3
x11
4" Hot Pink Overdyed Vintage Persian Hamadan Hand Knotted Wool Runner Rug
Located in Carlstadt, NJ
Hot Pink, Overdyed Vintage Persian Hamadan with Eagle Design, Worn and Distressed, Cropped Thin, Zero Pile, Sides and Ends Professionally Secured, Hand Knotted, 100% Wool, Runner, Or...
Category
1960s Persian Bohemian Vintage Persian Rugs
Materials
Wool
$570 Sale Price
25% Off
Zabihi Collection Hadji Jalili Tabriz 19th Century Antique Rug
By Hadji Jalili
Located in New York, NY
A remarkable late 19th-century Persian Tabriz rug woven by Hadji Jalili workshop in the city of Tabriz.
4'6'' x 5'11''
The name of the master weaver, Hadji Jallili, lives on as pe...
Category
19th Century Persian Tabriz Antique Persian Rugs
Materials
Wool, Cotton
Room-Sized Antique Persian Heriz Red Wool Rug Featuring a Floral Motif
Located in Norwalk, CT
Uncover the stunning charm of this antique hand-knotted Persian Heriz wool rug. With its vibrant colors set against a deep red background, this exceptional piece is bound to make a b...
Category
20th Century Persian Heriz Serapi Persian Rugs
Materials
Wool
Antique Persian Mahal Rug
By Ziegler
Co.
Located in New York, NY
A turn of the 20th-century room size Persian Mahal rug.
Measures: 8'7'' x 12'9''.
Category
Early 20th Century Persian Sultanabad Persian Rugs
Materials
Wool
$20,000
Bobyrug’s Nice Antique Tabriz Rug
Located in Saint Ouen, FR
Beautiful early 20th century rug with a Herati design and beautiful colors with blue, red, yellow, orange and pink, entirely and finely hand knotted with wool velvet on cotton founda...
Category
Early 20th Century Asian Tabriz Persian Rugs
Materials
Wool, Cotton
Ararat Rugs Gerous Arabesque Rug, Antique Persian Revival Carpet, Natural Dyed
By Ararat Rugs
Located in Tokyo, JP
The design source of the rug comes from the book Islamic Carpets, Joseph V. McMullan, Near Eastern Art Research Center Inc., New York 1965 nr.22. This is a system of arabesque-design...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Turkish Revival Persian Rugs
Materials
Wool, Natural Fiber, Organic Material
The Desert Emblems: An Antique Persian Shiraz Masterpiece of Sacred Tribal Lores
Located in Dallas, TX
61443 Antique Red Persian Shiraz Rug, 03'10 x 07'09. Woven in the storied highlands of southern Iran, this hand knotted wool antique Persian Shiraz rug embodies the raw authority and...
Category
Early 20th Century Persian Tribal Persian Rugs
Materials
Wool
$2,625 Sale Price
25% Off
Antique Persian Malayer Rug Carpet Runner
Located in Dallas, TX
73708 Antique Persian Malayer Rug Runner, 03’08 x 11’06. Persian Malayer carpet runners are long, narrow rugs handcrafted in the Malayer region of western Iran. These runners typical...
Category
Early 20th Century Persian Malayer Persian Rugs
Materials
Wool
Reproduction Serapi-Heriz Medallion Geometric Carpet by Keivan Woven Arts
Located in Atlanta, GA
Beautiful modern Heriz Style hand-knotted wool rug with a Traditional Design. This Heriz rug has a multi-color accent in a gorgeous medallion geometric floral design.
Keivan Woven A...
Category
2010s Indian Heriz Serapi Persian Rugs
Materials
Wool
$3,080 Sale Price
30% 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 20th century.
Measures: 13' 0" x 13' 7"
Persian rugs
carpets:
Persia (Ira...
Category
Early 20th Century Persian Victorian Persian Rugs
Materials
Wool
Cinnamon Red Antique Persian Sarouk Clean Hand Knotted Soft Wool Rug
Located in Carlstadt, NJ
This fabulous Hand-Knotted carpet has been created and designed for extra strength and durability. This rug has been handcrafted for weeks in the traditional method that is used to m...
Category
1920s Persian Medieval Vintage Persian Rugs
Materials
Wool
$3,522 Sale Price
25% Off
Zabihi Collection Antique Northwest Persian Small Rug Pillow
Located in New York, NY
Small size pillow made from an early 20th century Northwest Persian rug.
Measures: 11'' x 15''
Category
Early 20th Century Tribal Persian Rugs
Materials
Wool, Cotton, Foam
8
1"x10
8" Blush Red Vintage Persian Heriz Hand Knotted Pure Wool Oriental Rug
Located in Carlstadt, NJ
Blush Red, Vintage Persian Heriz with Geometric Medallion Design, 100% Wool, Hand Knotted, Even Wear, Cropped Thin, Good Condition, Sides and Ends Professionally Secured, Oriental Ru...
Category
1960s Persian Heriz Serapi Vintage Persian Rugs
Materials
Wool
$2,263 Sale Price
25% Off
Vintage Gabbeh Persian Runner, Red with Twin Lion Pictorials - Rug
Kilim
Located in Long Island City, NY
This vintage 3x6 Persian Gabbeh runner rug is the latest grand entry to Rug & Kilim’s curation of iconic tribal pieces. Hand-knotted in wool circa 1950-1960.
On the Design:
This v...
Category
1950s Persian Tribal Vintage Persian Rugs
Materials
Wool
$1,120 Sale Price
20% Off
Persian Mahal Antique Brown Wool Rug Featuring an Allover Motif From The 1890
s
Located in Norwalk, CT
This beautiful Antique Mahal hand-knotted wool rug features a brown-colored field. Red, terracotta, and blue hues enhance the floral motif of this Persian rug.
This rug measures 12'...
Category
1880s Persian Islamic Antique Persian Rugs
Materials
Wool
Handmade Antique Persian Karajeh Rug 2.2
x 4.1
1930s - 1C1155
Located in Bordeaux, FR
This antique Persian Karajeh rug from the 1930s is a stunning example of traditional handwoven craftsmanship. Featuring a bold geometric design on a rich red field, this piece showca...
Category
1930s Vintage Persian Rugs
Materials
Wool
$360 Sale Price
70% Off
Antique Wool 1920s Persian Jajim Kilim, Red, Green, Cream, and Brown, 4
x 5
Located in New York, NY
This 1920s Persian Jajim with decorative poms was created using organic vegetable dyes and pure handspun wool. It is an improvisational piece intended fo...
Category
1920s Persian Kilim Vintage Persian Rugs
Materials
Wool
$1,400 Sale Price
50% Off
Blue Antique Persian Bakshaish Oversize Rug
Located in New York, NY
Highly collectible quality oversize blue color all-over field 19th century Persian Bakshaish rug. The harmonious colors, skillful geometry and weavers craftsmanship make this rug an ...
Category
19th Century Persian Mid-Century Modern Antique Persian Rugs
Materials
Wool
Zabihi Collection Geometric Vintage Persian Square Gabbeh Rug
Located in New York, NY
a 2nd quarter of the 20th century Persian Gabbeh old square rug with an all-over design in earth tones
Details
rug no. j4494
size 6' 7" x 7' (201 x 213 cm)
Category
Mid-20th Century Persian Tribal Persian Rugs
Materials
Wool
Vintage Gabbeh Persian Rug, Cream with Gold Lion Pictorial - Rug
Kilim
Located in Long Island City, NY
This vintage 5x3 Persian Gabbeh rug is the latest grand entry to Rug & Kilim’s curation of iconic tribal pieces. Hand-knotted in wool circa 1950-1960.
On the Design:
This vintage ...
Category
1950s Persian Vintage Persian Rugs
Materials
Wool
$640 Sale Price
20% Off
Late 19th Century Tan Tabriz Carpet with Rosettes and Paisleys
Located in San Francisco, CA
Late 19th Century Tan Oversized Tabriz Carpet with Rosettes and Paisleys
Tabriz carpets set a standard for elegance and are regarded as some of the finest Persian carpets of the nin...
Category
Late 19th Century Persian Antique Persian Rugs
Materials
Wool
$45,500 Sale Price
30% Off
Very fine Persian Silk Ghom - 7.8
x 5.2
Located in Newmanstown, PA
Very fine Persian Rug Qum 600 Knots per inch, Size 7.8 x 5.2 Iran Isfahan Kamiar Silk and Silk foundation. Around 3,400,000 knots tied by hand one by one. It takes 3 years to complet...
Category
Early 2000s Persian Persian Rugs
Materials
Silk
Vintage Persian Tabriz Round Faraji Rug in Pure Silk - Size: 16
2 X 16
2
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Vintage Tabriz Round Faraji Rug in Silk 16'2 X 16'2
Key Details:
Pile: Silk
Foundation: Silk
Origin: Tabriz around Faraji
Design: Ghonbad
Approximate Age: 55 years
Quality (KPI): 50...
Category
20th Century Persian Tabriz Persian Rugs
Materials
Silk
Zabihi Collection Modern Persian Kilim
Located in New York, NY
A one of a kind 21st century modern persian kilim flatweave
Details
rug no. j3598
size 11' 4" x 14' 8" (345 x 447 cm)
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Persian Mid-Century Modern Persian Rugs
Materials
Wool
Early 20th Century Handmade Persian Heriz Large Room Size Carpet
Located in New York, NY
An antique Persian Heriz large room size carpet handmade during the early 20th century.
Measures: 11' 1" x 15' 5".
Category
Early 20th Century Persian Rustic Persian Rugs
Materials
Wool
Traditional Sarouk Persian-Style Rug 6
6" X 10
Located in Los Angeles, US
This hand-knotted wool Sarouk-style rug features a rare and visually intricate garden panel pattern, composed of floral and geometric motifs arranged in a symmetrical grid layout. Ec...
Category
Early 2000s Persian Sarouk Farahan Persian Rugs
Materials
Wool
$2,600 / set
Antique Persian Serapi Carpet, Handmade Wool Oriental Rug, Rust, Ivory and Blue
Located in Port Washington, NY
Antique Serapi carpets are one of the most sought after rugs particularly in America and England for many years. Antique Serapi rugs are a major draw particularly in big city America. Serapi carpets were woven on the level of small workshop with multiple weavers working several years to complete each rug. Highly skilled artisans, they continually reinterpreted the design as they wove, creating highly spontaneous and inventive artistry. Beautiful Persian poetry...
Category
Late 19th Century Persian Serapi Antique Persian Rugs
Materials
Wool
9
7"x12
9" Auburn Red Vintage Persian Heriz Hand Knotted Wool Clean Oriental Rug
Located in Carlstadt, NJ
Auburn Red, Vintage Persian Heriz with Geometric Medallion Design, Worn and Distressed, Pure Wool, Hand Knotted, Shaved Low, Good Condition, Sides and Ends Professionally Secured, Or...
Category
1960s Persian Heriz Serapi Vintage Persian Rugs
Materials
Wool
$3,207 Sale Price
25% Off
Traditional Hand-Woven Persian Isfahan Rug, circa 1940
Located in West Hollywood, CA
This traditional, circa 1940, hand-woven Persian Isfahan has a tomato-red field with a central indigo-blue cusped medallion with palmette pendants containing a dense profusion of flo...
Category
Mid-20th Century Persian Persian Rugs
Materials
Wool
Sky Blue Persian Bakhtiari Rug
Located in New York, NY
A large scale sky blue ground Persian Bakhtiari square intermediate size rug from the 1940s
Measures: 4'11" x 6'8".
Category
Early 20th Century Persian Country Persian Rugs
Materials
Wool
Zabihi Collection Warm Tone Persian Heriz Rug
Located in New York, NY
A Persian Heriz Rug from the early 20th century with an apricot color field light blue border
Details
rug no. j2013
size 4' 2" x 6' 6" (127 x 198 cm)
Category
Early 20th Century Persian Heriz Serapi Persian Rugs
Materials
Wool
Zabihi Collection Stunning 19th Century Persian Hadji Jali Li Tabriz Rug
Located in New York, NY
Stunning super quality 19th century one of a kind Persian Tabriz rug.
Measures: 4'1'' x 5'10''
Since the middle of the 19th century, Tabriz has lead a resurgence in Persian carpet-weaving both for domestic use and for export. With strict standards of craftsmanship and quality of materials used, Tabriz rug weavers produced tight densely-knotted structures and elaborate floral displays...
Category
19th Century Persian Tabriz Antique Persian Rugs
Materials
Wool
Early 20th Century Handmade Persian Tabriz Hunting Scene Pictorial Accent Rug
Located in New York, NY
An antique Persian Tabriz accent rug handmade during the early 20th century with the classic pictorial hunting scene design.
Measures: 4' 5" x 5' 3"
Persian Rugs
Carpets:...
Category
Early 20th Century Persian Folk Art Persian Rugs
Materials
Wool
Late 19th Century Persian Silk Kashan Carpet with Modern Style
Located in Dallas, TX
Renowned for soft, extremely luxurious silk, this late 19th century antique Persian Kashan rug is highly prized with its exceptional artistry and craftsmanship. Kashan carpets repres...
Category
Late 19th Century Persian Spanish Colonial Antique Persian Rugs
Materials
Silk
Antique Dragon Soumak Rug 5
1
x 6
9
Located in New York, NY
Antique Dragon Soumak Rug 5'1'' x 6'9''. A technique rather than a specific type, in which warps are wrapped by coloured wefts to create a pattern. Cauca...
Category
Late 19th Century Persian Antique Persian Rugs
Materials
Wool
Vintage Persian Baktiari Oriental Rug, in Room size, w/ Medallion
Located in New York, NY
Vintage Persian Baktiari Oriental rug, Room size
A vintage Baktiari oriental rug, size 10'0" x 10'0", circa 1940. This handsome hand-woven geometric rug features a central medalli...
Category
1940s Persian Vintage Persian Rugs
Materials
Wool
$5,116 Sale Price
20% Off
Antique Persian Bidjar Intermediate Rug
Located in New York, NY
Early 20th-century Persian Bidjar rug.
Measures: 4'7'' x 7'2''.
Category
Early 20th Century Persian Malayer Persian Rugs
Materials
Wool
Antique Northwest Persian Rug Runner
Located in Katonah, NY
:: Repeating single center column medallions in geometric format with serrated interior blossoms. Unique artistic merit throughout with minor asymmetry found in the contour and design relief as well as unpatterned inverted color fills. Excellent abrashes throughout, especially those found in the powder and sapphire blue shades. Great gem-like green tone and unusual size and proportions for type and age. Colors and shades include: Madder root red, sky blue, powder blue, gold, jade green, beige, chocolate brown, sand, and more. Condition notes: Areas of pile, knot heads and foundation. Most of the original side cord selvages are intact or restored. Loss to ends, both since secured. Some mending to side cord selvage. There is a slight size differential with one end measuring 2'3" in some areas as opposed to 2'6", within normal margins for type and age. Recently professionally cleaned ready for in-home use! Many years of enjoyment to come with this hand knotted Persian Northwest Persian rug runner...
Category
1910s Persian Other Vintage Persian Rugs
Materials
Wool, Cotton
Mehraban Vintage Seneh Kilim
Located in WEST HOLLYWOOD, CA
Rug Number
26402
Size
6' 2" X 8' 7"
Design
Kilim
Collection
Flat Weaves
Material
Wool
Texture
Flat Weave
Origin
Iran
Age
New.
Category
1960s Persian Vintage Persian Rugs
Materials
Wool
The Celestial Azure Bloom: A Persian Najafabad Masterpiece of Timeless Elegance
Located in Dallas, TX
61388 Rare Antique Persian Najafabad Rug, 11'09 x 18'03. This antique Persian Najafabad commands the room with a quiet, aristocratic confidence—the kind of understated opulence that ...
Category
Early 20th Century Persian Kirman Persian Rugs
Materials
Wool
$13,545 Sale Price
25% Off
Early 20th Century Turkish Oushak Rug
Located in Chicago, IL
A stunning early 20th century Turkish Oushak rug with a beautiful large-scale stylized trellis floral pattern with pink, orange and yellow flowers and pink and white vines, all set a...
Category
1920s Turkish Oushak Vintage Persian Rugs
Materials
Wool
Zabihi Collection 19th Century Ivory Antique Persian Teheran Carpet
Located in New York, NY
a stunning late 19th-century Persian Tehran Floral Romantic Rug
Details
rug no. j4534
size 6' 10" x 10' 4" (208 x 315 cm)
From the outset, Tehran rugs established a reputation for...
Category
Late 19th Century Persian Kashan Antique Persian Rugs
Materials
Wool
Vintage Gabbeh Persian Rug, Beige with Colorful Animal Pictorials - Rug
Kilim
Located in Long Island City, NY
This vintage 2x6 Persian Gabbeh runner rug is the latest grand entry to Rug & Kilim’s curation of iconic tribal pieces. Hand-knotted in wool circa 1950-1960.
On the Design:
This e...
Category
1950s Persian Vintage Persian Rugs
Materials
Wool
Long Malayer Antique Persian Runner
Located in New York, NY
Early 20th-century Persian Malayer rug in predominantly brown
Measures: 3' x 17'10''
Category
1930s Persian Malayer Vintage Persian Rugs
Materials
Wool
Antique Oushak Carpet, Handmade Turkish Oriental Rug, Beige, Taupe, Soft Salmon
Located in Port Washington, NY
West Anatolia is one of the largest weaving regions in Turkey. Since the 15th century, Turkish rugs have always been on top of the list for having fine oriental rugs.
Oushak rugs su...
Category
Late 19th Century Turkish Oushak Antique Persian Rugs
Materials
Wool
Late 19th Century Antique Pink Persian Kurdish Carpet with Traditional Style
Located in Dallas, TX
61373 Antique Pink Persian Kurdish Rug Runner, 03'01 x 07'08. Embark on an evocative journey through time as you explore this hand-knotted wool antique Persian Kurdish rug runner, wo...
Category
Late 19th Century Persian Bohemian Antique Persian Rugs
Materials
Wool
$3,045 Sale Price
25% Off
Zabihi Collection Antique Persian Large Brown Joshegan Rug
Located in New York, NY
An early 20th-century Persian Joshegan Large Rug
Details
rug no. j4616
size 11' 10" x 16' 5" (361 x 500 cm)
Category
Early 20th Century Persian Tribal Persian Rugs
Materials
Wool
Rug
Kilim’s Contemporary Kilim Rug in Ochre with Beige and Pink Accents
By Rug
Kilim
Located in Long Island City, NY
Handwoven in wool, this 9x12 Kilim is from a bold new line of contemporary flatweaves by Rug & Kilim.
Further On the Design:
The “Rez Kilim” connotes a modern take on classic panel ...
Category
2010s Persian Modern Persian Rugs
Materials
Wool
$6,480 Sale Price
20% Off
Antique Sultanabad Carpet, Handmade Persian Rug, Ivory, Blue, Green, Soft Red
Located in Port Washington, NY
the 19th century, Persian Sultanabad carpets, also known as Ziegler carpets, emerged as one of the most esteemed and sought-after styles in the realm of Persian rug weaving. These ca...
Category
Late 19th Century Persian Sultanabad Antique Persian Rugs
Materials
Wool
Early 20th Century Handmade Persian Heriz Room Size Carpet
Located in New York, NY
An antique Persian Heriz room size carpet handmade during the early 20th century.
Measures: 7' 7" x 11' 3".
Category
Early 20th Century Persian Rustic Persian Rugs
Materials
Wool
Antique Kilim, Senneh Rug
Located in New York, NY
Antique Kilim, Senneh rug, size: 4'2" x 5'6".
Category
1870s Antique Persian Rugs
Materials
Wool
$30,000
Pink Contemporary Oushak style Wool Rug Handmade Features a Floral Design
Located in Norwalk, CT
This Oushak-style rug features a hand-knotted pink field. It embodies a mid-century modern style with an all-over multicolored floral design.
This rug measures 12'2" x 18'3".
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Indian Oushak Persian Rugs
Materials
Wool
Classic Handmade Antique Persian Tabriz Wool Rug with Allover Design
Located in Norwalk, CT
Beautiful Persian Isfahan hand-knotted natural wool rug with a tan color field. This piece has a designed frame with multicolor accents in an all-over medallion floral design.
Thi...
Category
Early 20th Century Persian Tabriz Persian Rugs
Materials
Wool
Antique hand-woven Afghan Beshir Chuval, Ersari Tribes, 19th Century
Located in Beograd, RS
In this listing you will find a stunning Antique Afghan Beshir Chuval made by Ersari tribes. This small rug or a floor cushion is done in high-quality wool pile died in natural color...
Category
19th Century Afghan Tribal Antique Persian Rugs
Materials
Wool
Handmade Vintage Persian Tabriz Silk Rug 2.5
x 4.3
1950s - 1C1150
Located in Bordeaux, FR
This handmade vintage Persian Tabriz silk rug, crafted in the 1950s, features an elegant floral medallion design with intricate detailing and soft, lustrous artificial silk fibers. A...
Category
1950s Vintage Persian Rugs
Materials
Silk
$432 Sale Price
60% Off
Nazmiyal Collection Vintage Persian Gabbeh Rug Tribal 3 ft 7 in x 5 ft 2 in
Located in New York, NY
Vintage Persian Gabbeh Rug with Tribal Charm and Artistic Spirit, Country of Origin: Persia, Circa Date: Mid-20th Century
Category
Mid-20th Century Persian Tribal Persian Rugs
Materials
Wool
4x8 Ft Antique Turkish Rug Fragment, Ca 1870, One-of-a-Kind
Located in Spring Valley, NY
Antique Turkish distressed rug. Finely hand-knotted with even medium wool pile on wool foundation. Deep washed professionally. Measures: 4 x 8 Ft
Category
Late 19th Century Turkish Other Antique Persian Rugs
Materials
Wool
$270 Sale Price
40% Off
Geometric Gentlemens Turkomen Carpet, Light Brown Field
Located in New York, NY
Three columns each of seven quartered octagonal characteristic guls decorate the straw-buff ground. The borders are all Turkmen in style including a main stripe with cross centered h...
Category
1920s Turkmen Tribal Vintage Persian Rugs
Materials
Wool
Zabihi Collection Persian Afshar Rug
Located in New York, NY
early 20th century floral antique persian afshar rug
Details
rug no. j1269
size 3' 5" x 4' 10" (104 x 147 cm
Category
20th Century Persian Tribal Persian Rugs
Materials
Wool
Zabihi Collection Blue Animal Pictorial Antique Persian Tabriz Room Size Rug
Located in New York, NY
An early 20th century room size Persian Tabriz Formal rug. A sky blue field , ivory border with predominant accents in chocolate brown, pink and khaki. You can find various animals t...
Category
20th Century Persian American Classical Persian Rugs
Materials
Wool
Antique and Vintage Persian Rugs for Sale on 1stDibs: Persian Tribal Rugs, Handmade Silk Persian Rugs and More
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.
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