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Persian Rugs For Sale
The Aristocratic Crimson Legacy: An Antique Persian Heriz Rug of Tribal Grandeur
Located in Dallas, TX
73317 Antique Persian Karaja Heriz Rug, 02'10 x 03'10. A testament to the enduring prestige of Persian artistry, this hand-knotted wool antique Heriz ...
Category
Early 20th Century Persian Heriz Serapi Persian Rugs
Materials
Wool
Antique Persian Sultanabad Mahal Rug 312cmx401cm Geometric 10x13 c.1920
Located in New York, NY
This antique Persian Sultanabad Mahal rug, circa 1920, features a bold geometric allover layout enhanced by an Arts
Crafts sensibility. Its rich navy, rust, light blue, ivory, and gold palette is characteristic of the finest Mahal weaving traditions, offering both decorative appeal and artisan craftsmanship. A substantial and beautifully preserved piece with strong visual presence. From Antique Rug Collection.
PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS
Actual Size: 10'3" × 13'2"
Metric Size: 312cm × 401cm
Design: Sultanabad / Mahal
Specifics: Antique Persian Sultanabad Mahal Rug, c.1920
Pattern: Geometric Overall, Arts
Crafts Influence
Material: 100% Hand-Knotted Wool
Foundation Material: Cotton
Color: Navy Blue, Rust, Light Blue, Ivory, Pink, Gold, Green, Gray, Teal
Quality: Very Good
Condition: Fantastic condition; some low areas and old restorations consistent with age
𝐑𝐞𝐭𝐚𝐢𝐥 𝐏𝐫𝐢𝐜𝐞: $16,276
About Us
Welcome to Antique Rug Collection. Your #1 Source for handmade Antique Rugs
Tapestries at great prices, curated by a leading industry expert. We are a 6th-generation antique rug shop with 48+ years of experience working with designers, private clients, dealers, and really anyone looking for a unique antique rug at a great price.
We've made an imprint selling...
Category
1920s Persian Vintage Persian Rugs
Materials
Wool
Orange Vinatge Persian Serapi Handmade Wool Rug with Medallion Motif
Located in Norwalk, CT
Beautiful antique Heriz hand-knotted wool rug with an orange rust color field. This Persian rug has blue and beige accents in a gorgeous center medallion floral design.
This rug m...
Category
1980s Persian Heriz Serapi Vintage Persian Rugs
Materials
Wool
Zabihi Collection Narrow Antique Northwest Persian Tribal Runner
Located in New York, NY
An early 20th-century narrow Northwest Persian runner with large palmettes on a multi-abrashed field throughout.
Details
rug no. j4463
size 2' 3" x 8' 8" (69 x 264 cm)
Category
Early 20th Century Persian Bakshaish Persian Rugs
Materials
Wool
Zabihi Collection Mini Antique Persian Sarouk Rug
Located in New York, NY
mini size late 19th Century Persian Sarouk Rug
Measures: 2' x 2'10''
Category
Late 19th Century Persian American Classical Antique Persian Rugs
Materials
Wool
1920s Antique Persian Mahal Rug Ralph Lauren square 10x11
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Discover the charm and sophistication of this antique Persian Mahal rug, a rare hand-knotted Persian area rug that showcases the rich heritage of Persian craftsmanship. This 10 x 11 ...
Category
Early 20th Century Sultanabad Persian Rugs
Materials
Wool
$7,000 Sale Price
20% Off
Early 20th Century Handmade Persian Kurd Runner
Located in New York, NY
A vintage Persian Kurd rug in runner format handmade during the early 20th century.
Measures: 2' 10" x 10' 1"
Persian rugs
carpets:
Persia (Iran) is a moderately large c...
Category
Early 20th Century Persian Tribal Persian Rugs
Materials
Wool
Antique Mahal Rug, Handmade Oriental Rug, Light Green, Rust, All-Over Design
Located in Port Washington, NY
Mahal is a region in NW Persia. Mahal's just like Sultanabad’s are famous for their floral designs as they improved the quality and designs to match the European taste. Adapting the ...
Category
Early 20th Century Persian Sultanabad Persian Rugs
Materials
Wool
Nazmiyal Collection Antique Floral Design Kerman Rug 10 ft 6 in x 15 ft
Located in New York, NY
Antique Kerman Rug, Country of Origin: Persia, Circa Date: 1880’s
Category
Late 19th Century Persian Kirman Antique Persian Rugs
Materials
Wool
17th Century Unique Handmade Persian Isfahan Brown Wool Rug With Floral Design
Located in Norwalk, CT
This exquisite 17th-century Persian Isfahan rug showcases a unique handmade craftsmanship, exemplifying the rich artistry of the era. Crafted from soft brown wool, the rug features a...
Category
17th Century Persian Islamic Antique Persian Rugs
Materials
Wool
Vintage Red Persian Serapi Heriz Rug 9
7 x 12
6
Located in New York, NY
9'7 X 12'6". As perpetually fashionable as they are collectible, traditional Heriz luxury handmade rugs are skillfully woven in vibrant colors and emphatic geometric designs. Serapi ...
Category
20th Century Persian Heriz Serapi Persian Rugs
Materials
Wool
Antique Persian Heriz Rust Wool Rug Handmade With Allover Pattern
Located in Norwalk, CT
Discover the exquisite charm of this antique Persian Heriz wool rug. Its captivating multicolor all-over design brings vibrancy to a rich, deep rust background, enhancing any space w...
Category
20th Century Persian Heriz Serapi Persian Rugs
Materials
Wool
Gorgeous Antique Persian Tabriz Rug
Located in Norwalk, CT
Measures: 7'.2 x 9'.7
A hand-knotted antique Persian Tabriz rug with a floral design on a beige field. Accents of brown and green throughout the piece.
Category
1920s Persian Tabriz Vintage Persian Rugs
Materials
Wool
Early 20th Century Persian Mahal Accent Carpet
Located in New York, NY
An antique Persian Mahal accent carpet. The brown field of this west Persian rural smallish carpet displays an extremely well-balanced medium scale allover Herati design with tan, cr...
Category
Early 20th Century Persian Rustic Persian Rugs
Materials
Wool
Persian Small Rug - Mahal Design - Blue Ivory Brown
Located in Dallas, TX
A Hand-Knotted Persian Mahal Wool Rug
Unveil the quiet elegance of a bygone era with this exquisite hand-knotted Persian Mahal wool rug. Hailing from the historic weaving centers of ...
Category
Late 20th Century Persian Tribal Persian Rugs
Materials
Wool
Handmade Persian Heriz Handmade Wool Rug In Red-Rust with Medallion Motif
Located in Norwalk, CT
The antique Heriz rug displays its impressive medallion design and hand-knotted wool construction. The soft rust field is a backdrop for the eye-catching geometric floral pattern, ad...
Category
1920s Persian Heriz Serapi Vintage Persian Rugs
Materials
Wool
8
1"x10
2" Ivory Polonaise Czartoryski Persian Design Hand Knotted Pure Wool Rug
Located in Carlstadt, NJ
Snow Ivory, Polonaise Czartoryski with PersianInspired Design Distinct Abrash, Hand Knotted, Zero Pile 100% Wool, Oriental Rug
Primary materials: Wool
Latex: No Pile
height: 0.25 I...
Category
2010s Indian Medieval Persian Rugs
Materials
Wool
$3,960 Sale Price
25% Off
Vintage Sino Persian Silk Wool Floral Palace Area Rug Trophy Urns 14
Located in Dayton, OH
Beautiful botanical motifs establish a majestic formal atmosphere in this uniquely hued Persian Sino rug or carpet. Lavish floral with trophy urns and bouquet...
Category
Early 20th Century Persian Rugs
Materials
Wool
$3,290 Sale Price
30% Off
Antique Early 20th Century Northwest Persian Hamadan Rug
Located in Closter, NJ
The geographical region of Northwest Persia with its’ cities and villages was at the forefront of the large-scale export of rugs and carpets in the late 19th century. The merchants ...
Category
Early 20th Century Persian Malayer Persian Rugs
Materials
Wool, Cotton
Echo Gray Heriz Design Wool
Silk Hand Knotted Round Oiental Rug 10
0" x 10
0"
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
2010s Indian Medieval Persian Rugs
Materials
Silk
$4,499 Sale Price
25% Off
Antique Early 20th Century Northwest Persian Lilihan Rug
Located in Closter, NJ
The geographical region of Northwest Persia with its’ cities and villages was at the forefront of the large-scale export of rugs and carpets in the late 19th century. The merchants ...
Category
Early 20th Century Persian Sarouk Farahan Persian Rugs
Materials
Wool, Cotton
Galerie Shabab Collection Early 20th Century Persian Malayer Throw Rug
Located in New York, NY
This Early 20th century Persian Malayer rug, measuring 3' 7" x 5' 8", is a fine example of the village weaving traditions of northwestern Iran. The rug displays a powerful central me...
Category
Early 20th Century Persian Malayer Persian Rugs
Materials
Wool
Galerie Shabab Collection Mid-20th Century Handmade Persian Gabbeh Accent Rug
Located in New York, NY
A vintage Persian Gabbeh accent rug handmade during the mid-20th century.
Measures: 5' 8" x 8' 5"
Category
Mid-20th Century Persian Tribal Persian Rugs
Materials
Wool
Handmade Silk Persian Rug Silk Ghom Rug 4x6 Silk Rug Silk Foundation Tapestry
Located in New York, NY
Fine natural silk handmade rug bird area rug high kpsi Tapestry quality Silk rug
Measures: 3'4" X 5' 6" (4 x 6) 102cm x 168cm
"This is a spectacular and rare Exceptionally fine p...
Category
1970s Persian Vintage Persian Rugs
Materials
Silk
Wonderful large antique Heriz rug
Located in Saint Ouen, FR
Discover a magnificent antique Heriz rug, boasting exquisite geometric and decorative patterns in rich, natural hues. This masterpiece is meticulously hand-knotted with sumptuous woo...
Category
Late 19th Century Turkish Heriz Serapi Antique Persian Rugs
Materials
Wool, Cotton
Zabihi Collection Weeping Willow Tree Antique Persian Malayer Rug
Located in New York, NY
2nd quarter of the century Persian Malayer intermediate-size rug with a weeping tree of life design on a neutral field
Measures: 4'11" x 8'5".
Category
20th Century Persian Bakshaish Persian Rugs
Materials
Wool
Vintage Jajim Qashqai Persian Kilim in Red, Blue, and Ivory Tones - Rug
Kilim
Located in Long Island City, NY
This vintage 5x7 Persian kilim is a mid-century Qashqai tribal rug, handwoven in wool circa 1950-1960.
On the Design:
The mid-century Persian kilim is divided into vertically band...
Category
1950s Persian Tribal Vintage Persian Rugs
Materials
Wool
Vintage Gabbeh Persian Rug in Brown with Cheetah Pictorial - Rug
Kilim
Located in Long Island City, NY
This vintage 3x4 Persian Gabbeh rug is the latest grand entry to Rug & Kilim’s curation of rare tribal pieces. Hand-knotted in wool circa 1950-1960.
On the Design:
A striking blen...
Category
1950s Persian Tribal Vintage Persian Rugs
Materials
Wool
Antique Large Square Navy Blue and Rust All Over Pattern Malayer Rug
Located in New York, NY
This is a fine example of a large square Antique Malayer dating from the 1910-1920s measuring: 13.8 x 13.10 ft.
Antique Malayer rugs were woven in the small town of Malayer, locat...
Category
Early 20th Century Persian Sarouk Farahan Persian Rugs
Materials
Wool
Handmade Vintage Turkish Hereke Rug 6.7
x 10.1
1980s - 1D193
Located in Bordeaux, FR
This stunning vintage Turkish Hereke rug, hand-knotted in the 1980s, exemplifies the rich tradition of Turkish craftsmanship. Woven with high-quality wool on a sturdy cotton foundati...
Category
1980s Vintage Persian Rugs
Materials
Wool
Zabihi Collection Neutral Color Persian Square Rug Pillow
Located in New York, NY
A decorative pillow made from a neutral Persian rug .
16'' x 16''
Category
Mid-20th Century Malayer Persian Rugs
Materials
Wool, Cotton, Foam
Antique Persian Bidjar Rug
Located in New York, NY
Early 20th century Persian Bidjar rug with a large scale all over design.
Measures: 4'3'' x 8'5''.
Category
1920s Persian Malayer Vintage Persian Rugs
Materials
Wool
$10,750
Antique Sheeraz Tribal Rug With Repeating Gul Motif – 5
X 4
1"
Located in Los Angeles, US
This antique Sheeraz tribal rug features a captivating field of repeating gul motifs, each framed within octagonal medallions that showcase the geometric precision and cultural richn...
Category
Mid-20th Century Persian Tabriz Persian Rugs
Materials
Wool, Cotton
Red Persian Wool Hand Knotted Rug 8 ft x 11 ft , Crimson Garden Reverie
Located in Dallas, TX
This Persian area rug is a hand-knotted wool piece produced in Iran, dating to the late 19th to early 20th century. The rug measures approximately 8 ft 0 in x 11 ft 3 in (about 2.44 ...
Category
1870s Persian Tribal Antique Persian Rugs
Materials
Wool
Antique Persian Mahal Sultanabad Rug
Located in New York, NY
An antique Persian Mahal Sultanabad room-size square decorative rug from the 1st quarter of the 20th century
Measures: 9'9” x 13'.
Category
20th Century Persian Country Persian Rugs
Materials
Wool
Rug
Kilim’s Contemporary Kilim in Black, with Blue Accents
By Rug
Kilim
Located in Long Island City, NY
Handwoven in wool, a 11x14 Kilim in Black and Blue accents, from a bold new line of contemporary flatweaves, ‘Rez Kilim’, by Rug & Kilim.
On the design:
Connoting a modern take on...
Category
2010s Persian Modern Persian Rugs
Materials
Wool
Late 19th Century Persian Bakhshaish Serapi Rug
Located in Chicago, IL
An extraordinary late 19th-century Persian Bakhshaish Serapi rug, woven with an incredible balance of tribal artistry and refined elegance. At its heart, a striking, large-scale flor...
Category
1880s Persian Bakshaish Antique Persian Rugs
Materials
Wool
19th Century Farahan Rug
Located in New York, NY
This finely knotted village scatter shows an open ecru-straw field centred by a shield pendanted skeletal medallion with an open ecru octofoil sub-medallion and dark blue trails form...
Category
Late 19th Century Persian Antique Persian Rugs
Materials
Wool, Cotton
$2,750
Antique Heriz Rug
Located in Closter, NJ
Heriz is a town in northwest Persia (Iran) that has been producing carpets since the 19th century. It is located on Mt. Sabalan, a major source of copper, whose summit is 15,784 feet...
Category
Late 19th Century Persian Heriz Serapi Antique Persian Rugs
Materials
Wool, Cotton
$7,500
Vintage Ghashghai Kilim Rug With Multicolor Tribal Bands – 8
2" X 4
8"
Located in Los Angeles, US
This vibrant vintage Ghashghai Kilim rug features bold horizontal tribal bands in an array of warm earth tones, rich reds, ivory, indigo, mustard, and forest green. Handwoven by noma...
Category
Mid-20th Century Persian Kilim Persian Rugs
Materials
Wool, Cotton
Room Size Antique Persian Sarouk Rug
Located in New York, NY
An authentic Persian Sarouk rug with a classic blue center medallion on an open field with a camel border. Accents of soft blue appear in a lot of areas in the rug as well.
8' x 10'
Category
Early 20th Century Persian American Colonial Persian Rugs
Materials
Wool
$4,400 Sale Price
20% Off
1920
s Persian Malayer Carpet with Modern Style
Located in Dallas, TX
61345 Distressed Antique Persian Malayer Rug Runner, 02'06 x 09'09. Evoking a sense of rustic sensibility and laid-back luxury, this hand-knotted wool distressed antique Persian Mala...
Category
Early 20th Century Persian Mid-Century Modern Persian Rugs
Materials
Wool
Brown Malayer Wool Hand Knotted Rug 7 ft x 10 ft , Tribal Geometry Weave
Located in Dallas, TX
This antique Persian Malayer rug dates to approximately 1870–1890 and represents a classic example of late 19th-century village weaving from western Iran. Woven in a standard large r...
Category
1870s Persian Malayer Antique Persian Rugs
Materials
Wool
Ararat Rugs Palmettes and Flowers Lattice Rug Antique Persian Revival Carpet
By Ararat Rugs
Located in Tokyo, JP
This offset pattern is composed of palmettes and flowers, one has the impression that it is only part of a larger scheme designed for 19th-century rugs from the Bidjar region, Easter...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Turkish Revival Persian Rugs
Materials
Wool, Organic Material, Natural Fiber
Distressed Antique Heriz Persian Rug, Traditional Medallion Design - Rug
Kilim
Located in Long Island City, NY
Made with hand-knotted wool, this 8x10 antique Persian rug of Heriz provenance is a rare and exciting new curation from Rug & Kilim featuring floral patterns in navy, rust, beige and...
Category
1910s Persian Vintage Persian Rugs
Materials
Wool
Vintage Persian Mahal Beige Wool Rug Handmade With Medallion Motif
Located in Norwalk, CT
Beautiful Vintage Mahal hand-knotted wool rug with a beige color field. This Persian rug has gray and brown hues throughout the floral motif.
This rug measures 7' x 10'6".
Category
Early 20th Century Persian Islamic Persian Rugs
Materials
Wool
Mid-Century Modern Style Persian Flat-Weave Rug
By Nasiri
Located in New York, NY
Our Mazandaran collection highlights the Minimalist sophistication that existed long before the modern era. The collection was inspired by the kilims that were originally woven by Pe...
Category
2010s Persian Mid-Century Modern Persian Rugs
Materials
Wool
Antique Persian Heriz Serapi Rug. Size: 11 ft 2 in x 16 ft
Located in New York, NY
Large Antique Persian Heriz Serapi Rug, Country of Origin / Rug Type: Antique Persian Rug, Circa Date: 1900 – Size: 11 ft 2 in x 16 ft (3.4 m x 4.88 m)
Antique Persian Serapi carpets are known for their classic designs and use of brilliant color to create a design that is majestic yet has an earthy tribal appeal. One of the main features that stands out about this large antique Persian Heriz carpet from around the turn of the 20th century is its spectacular use of color to delineate the geometric form and defined specific areas within the antique Persian rug. This is a classic feature of antique carpets from this era and place that make them some of the most highly collectible world.
This beautiful large antique Persian Heriz Serapi rug is based on a classic central medallion design with fields that radiate out towards the formal corners, enclosed by an elaborate border that helps to define the space. What stands out about this specific antique Persian Heriz Serapi rug is its spectacular use of bright happy colors and its level of preservation. The light Persian rug...
Category
Early 20th Century Persian Heriz Serapi Persian Rugs
Materials
Wool
Artistic Colorful Vintage Persian Kilim Runner Rug 2
5" x 9
Located in New York, NY
Artistic Colorful Vintage Persian Kilim Runner Rug. Country of Origin: Vintage Persian / Circa Date: Mid 20th Century
Category
Mid-20th Century Persian Kilim Persian Rugs
Materials
Wool
Antique Tabriz Haj Jalili Rug, Hand-Knotted, 5.9 × 4.1 ft - Beige
Navy
Located in North Bergen, NJ
Hand-knotted Tabriz Haj Jalili rug, woven in Northwest Iran circa 1900.
This antique Haj Jalili Tabriz rug features an elegant central medallion set within a softly shaded beige fie...
Category
Late 19th Century Persian Antique Persian Rugs
Materials
Wool, Cotton
Galerie Shabab Collection Early 20th Century Northwest Persian Square Throw Rug
Located in New York, NY
This Early 20th century Northwest Persian square rug, measuring 1' 11" x 2' 1", is a fine example of the regional tribal weaving traditions of the Caucasus Persian borderlands. Its c...
Category
Early 20th Century Persian Tribal Persian Rugs
Materials
Wool
Zabihi Collection Worn Floral Persian Kerman Pictorial Rug Pillow
Located in New York, NY
Pillow made from a 19th-century worn Pictorial Persian Kerman rug. Fill insert and zipper closure provided
Measures: 17" x 24".
Category
19th Century Turkish Tabriz Antique Persian Rugs
Materials
Wool, Cotton, Foam
Zabihi Collection Antique Persian Blue Gold Bidjar Rug
Located in New York, NY
an early 20th century Persian Bidjar Rug in soft blueish gray and gold tones throughout
Details
rug no. j4004
size 9' 7" x 13' 8" (292 x 417 cm
Category
20th Century Persian American Colonial Persian Rugs
Materials
Wool
Antique Farahan Sarouk Rug, Handmade Oriental Rug, Ivory, Lt Blue Navy Very Fine
Located in Port Washington, NY
Finely woven Farahan Sarouks were produced in the late 19th century until just before world war I.
They have become extremely rare and are highly valued for their artistry and co...
Category
Late 19th Century Sarouk Farahan Antique Persian Rugs
Materials
Wool
Zabihi Collection Antique Persian Kashan Large Carpet
Located in New York, NY
1920s Persian Kashan Rug with an all over formal design in flesh pink, light blues, red, and brown
Details
rug no. j4431
size 10' 10" x 16' 9" (330 x 511 cm)
Category
Early 20th Century Persian American Classical Persian Rugs
Materials
Wool
Late 19th Century Persian Kermanshah Carpet with Rustic Modern Style
Located in Dallas, TX
74990 Late 19th Century Antique Persian Kermanshah Rug with Traditional Style 16'00 x 18'03. A beautifully detailed antique Persian Kermanshah boasts an intricate small center medall...
Category
Late 19th Century Persian Aesthetic Movement Antique Persian Rugs
Materials
Wool
Zabihi Collection Gold Charcoal Antique Persian Tabriz Rug
Located in New York, NY
An early 20th century Persian gold charcoal color base Classic Medallion and Border Design Tabriz rug, circa 1910.
Measures: 3'11” x 5'.
Category
Early 20th Century Persian Tabriz Persian Rugs
Materials
Wool
$2,400 Sale Price
20% Off
1920 Antique Persian Seraban Pure Wool Hand Knotted Oriental Rug
Located in Carlstadt, NJ
This is a genuine hand knotted oriental rug. It is not hand tufted or Machine Made rug. Our entire inventory is made of either hand knotted or handwoven rugs.
Bring life to your hom...
Category
1920s Persian Other Vintage Persian Rugs
Materials
Wool
Antique Heriz Handmade Medallion Beige
Brown Wool Rug
Located in Norwalk, CT
Beautiful antique Persian Heriz hand-knotted wool rug with a beige field. This Heriz rug has a brown frame and multi-color accents in an all-over gorgeous geometric medallion floral ...
Category
1920s Persian Heriz Serapi Vintage Persian Rugs
Materials
Wool
Antique Persian Silk Tabriz Rug
Located in New York, NY
An antique Persian silk Tabriz carpet from the turn of the 20th century.
Category
Early 1900s Persian Tabriz Antique Persian Rugs
Materials
Silk
$12,500 Sale Price
20% Off
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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