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Persian Rugs For Sale
Vintage Modern Flatweave Rug-Handwoven Wool in Neutral Earth Tones
By Nasiri
Located in New York, NY
This handwoven modern flatweave kilim rug features a beautifully balanced grid design composed of earthy, neutral blocks in taupe, beige, brown, and subtle sky blue accents. The layo...
Category
2010s Persian Organic Modern Persian Rugs
Materials
Wool
Zabihi Collection Large Square 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: 11'2” x 12'4".
Category
20th Century Persian Country Persian Rugs
Materials
Wool
Galerie Shabab Collection Early 20th Century Persian Malayer Rug
Located in New York, NY
This early 20th century Persian Malayer rug, measuring 2' 10" x 6' 3", features a charming allover boteh design set against a warm terracotta field. The repeated paisley motifs—each ...
Category
Early 20th Century Persian Malayer Persian Rugs
Materials
Wool
1900s Antique Persian Heriz 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 h...
Category
Early 1900s Persian Heriz Serapi Antique Persian Rugs
Materials
Wool
$1,322 Sale Price
25% Off
Authentic Persian Sarouk Hand Knotted Wool Green Area Rug 7
0" x 9
5"
Located in Norwalk, CT
Authentic Persian rugs are timeless works of art, hand-knotted by skilled artisans using techniques passed down through generations. Each rug tells a story through its intricate patt...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Persian Persian Rugs
Materials
Wool
$2,329 Sale Price
19% Off
Late 19th Century Antique Persian Gashghaie Rug
Located in Dallas, TX
?78158 Antique Persian Gashghaie rug, 02'00 x 03'09.
?Rendered in variegated shades of beige, red, sky blue, black, brown, raspberry pink, cerulean, and verdigris with other accent ...
Category
Late 19th Century Persian Tribal Antique Persian Rugs
Materials
Wool
Persian Sultanabad Masters Collection 12 x 15 Brown, Light Blue, Gold
Located in Houston, TX
Condition: New
Origin: Persia
Design: Sultanabad
Actual Size: 11'8" x 15'1"
Color: Brown, light blue, Ivory, Gold
Content: Wool
RN: 1141349
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Persian Sultanabad Persian Rugs
Materials
Wool
21st Century Modern Persian Flatweave Kilim Room Size Carpet by Galerie Shabab
Located in New York, NY
This 21st century Persian Flatweave Kilim rug, measuring 9' 5" x 12' 11", showcases a bold and graphic design of alternating black and ivory horizontal stripes. The stripes are arran...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Persian Kilim Persian Rugs
Materials
Wool
Twin Vintage Persian Kilim Runner Rugs with Geometric Patterns
Located in Long Island City, NY
These flatweaves are a pair of twin 3x17 vintage Persian Kilim runner rugs, handwoven in wool circa 1950-1960. These tribal runners are nearly identical in size and design, with geom...
Category
1950s Persian Tribal Vintage Persian Rugs
Materials
Wool
Zabihi Collection Bolster size Persian Kerman Rug Pillow
Located in New York, NY
Bolster size Pillow made from a 19th-century Persian Kerman rug. Fill insert and zipper closure provided
Measures: 12" x 20".
Category
19th Century Turkish Tabriz Antique Persian Rugs
Materials
Wool, Cotton, Foam
Galerie Shabab Collection Mid-20th Century Persian Karajeh Throw Rug
Located in New York, NY
This early 20th century Persian Karajeh rug, measuring 3' 4" x 4' 4", displays a strikingly graphic aesthetic characterized by bold tribal geometry and vivid color contrasts. The com...
Category
Early 20th Century Persian Rustic Persian Rugs
Materials
Wool
Art Deco-Inspired Labyrinth Wool Persian Carpet in Taupe, Cream
Brown, 9 x 12
Located in New York, NY
This 9' x 12' Persian carpet, titled "Labyrinth," offers a bold interpretation of art deco design through a maze-like pattern. Crafted in taupe, cream, and brown, the rug presents a ...
Category
2010s Persian Art Deco Persian Rugs
Materials
Wool
Galerie Shabab Collection Mid-20th Century Persian Malayer Throw Rug
Located in New York, NY
This Mid-20th century Persian Malayer rug, measuring 2' 9" x 4' 7", features a strikingly stylized allover botanical design arranged around a central medallion-like blossom. Rendered...
Category
Mid-20th Century Persian Malayer Persian Rugs
Materials
Wool
Distressed Antique Persian Mahal Rug with Traditional English Rustic Style
Located in Dallas, TX
60681, distressed antique Persian Mahal rug with traditional English rustic style. With its perfectly worn-in charm and rustic sensibility, this hand knotted wool distressed antique ...
Category
Early 20th Century Persian Rustic Persian Rugs
Materials
Wool
Vintage Persian Flatweave Rug – Handwoven Striped in Neutral Earth Tones
By Nasiri
Located in New York, NY
This elegant vintage flatweave kilim rug features a timeless striped design in a serene palette of natural wool tones—ranging from warm taupe and soft beige to gentle mocha. Handwove...
Category
1980s Persian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Persian Rugs
Materials
Wool
Mid-20th Century Handmade Persian Tabriz Art Deco Style Throw Rug
Located in New York, NY
A vintage Persian Tabriz throw rug, with an Art Deco style geometric pattern, handmade during the mid-20th century.
Measures: 3' 6" x 5' 8"
Persian rugs
carpets:
Persia (Iran) is a moderately large country with a very long history and an enormous art/craft/industry built around the handmade carpet. Until the discovery of oil, carpets were the largest Persian export. The craft goes back to ancient times, although the history is more broken than one might expect or desire. The Pazyryk rug...
Category
Mid-20th Century Persian Art Deco Persian Rugs
Materials
Wool
Persian Shiraz Gabbeh Rug
Located in San Diego, CA
This stunning piece is a hand-knotted Persian Gabbeh rug. Gabbeh rugs are a variety of Persian hand knotted carpets which mostly are made by nomadic Qashqai tribes in southern Iran (...
Category
1990s Persian Tribal Persian Rugs
Materials
Wool
Zabihi Collection Persian Kurd Gallery SIze Rug
Located in New York, NY
1920s Persian Kurd Gallery Size Rug with a tree of life motif on a gray field
Details
rug no. j2217
size 4' 10" x 10' 5" (147 x 318 cm)
Category
Early 20th Century Persian Spanish Colonial Persian Rugs
Materials
Wool
Zabihi Collection Antique Persian Heriz Scatter Rug
Located in New York, NY
A traditional early 20th century Persian Heriz scatter size rug
Measures: 3'4'' x 4'6''.
Category
Early 20th Century Persian Bakshaish Persian Rugs
Materials
Wool
Antique Persian Heriz Peach Handmade Wool Rug with Medallion Design
Located in Norwalk, CT
Beautiful antique Heriz hand-knotted wool rug with a peach color field. This Persian rug has a blue frame with beige and rust accents in a gorgeous all-over geometric medallion desig...
Category
1920s Persian Heriz Serapi Vintage Persian Rugs
Materials
Wool
Antique Persian Bakshaish Long Wool Runner Handmade In Red with Geometric Design
Located in Norwalk, CT
This hand-knotted antique Bakshaish runner features beige and blue accents on a vibrant rust background. These rugs are unique treasures for connoisseurs, showcasing distinctive patt...
Category
Early 20th Century Persian Sultanabad Persian Rugs
Materials
Wool
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
Vintage Persian Tabriz Rug - Size: 3
2 X 9
11
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Vintage Tabriz Rug in Wool and Cotton 3'2 X 9'11
Key Details:
Pile: Wool
Foundation: Cotton
Origin: Tabriz
Design: CENTER MEDALLION
Approximate Age: 60 YEARS
Quality (KPI): 400
Cond...
Category
20th Century Persian Tabriz Persian Rugs
Materials
Wool, Cotton
Vintage Navy Persian Square Accent Rug
Located in New York, NY
Vintage Northwest Persian square acccent size rug from the middle of the 20th Century
Measures: 5'2" x 6'10".
Category
Mid-20th Century Persian Sarouk Farahan Persian Rugs
Materials
Wool
Very fine Persian Isfahan Silk
Wool Rug - 5
x 8
Located in Newmanstown, PA
Very fine Persian Rug Isfahan 600 Knots per inch, Size 5 x 8 Iran Isfahan Enteshari Wool and Silk with a Silk Foundation. Around 3,000,000 knots tied by hand one by one. It takes 2 y...
Category
Early 2000s Persian Persian Rugs
Materials
Wool, Silk
Crimson Red Antique Persian Khorsan Hand Knotted Pure Wool Clean Rug 8
9"x12
6"
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
$5,343 Sale Price
25% Off
1900s Antique Blue Persian Heriz Wool Rug With Allover Pattern
Located in Norwalk, CT
An antique Persian Heriz wool rug featuring a vibrant pink, red, and beige allover pattern on a deep navy blue background.
This rug measures 9'4'' x 11'5''.
Category
20th Century Persian Heriz Serapi Persian Rugs
Materials
Wool
Vintage Persian Tabriz Emad Rug - Size: 13
8 X 9
11
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Vintage Tabriz EMAD Rug in Kork and Cotton 13'8 X 9'11
Key Details:
Pile: Kork (BABY LAMB WOOL)
Foundation: Cotton
Origin: Tabriz EMAD
Design: DRAGON
Approximate Age: 65
Qua...
Category
20th Century Persian Tabriz Persian Rugs
Materials
Cotton, Kork
1900
s Persian Sarouk Carpet with Modern Style
Located in Dallas, TX
79155 Antique Persian Sarouk Rug, 11'02 x 18'05. This magnificent hand-knotted wool antique Persian Sarouk rug exudes timeless elegance, evoking the golden age of Persian rug weaving...
Category
Early 20th Century Persian Empire Persian Rugs
Materials
Wool
Antique Persian Tabriz Rug. Size: 9 ft 6 in x 12 ft
Located in New York, NY
Antique Persian Tabriz Rug, Origin: Persia, Circa Date: 1920 – Size: 9 ft 6 in x 12 ft (2.9 m x 3.66 m).
Category
Early 20th Century Persian Tabriz Persian Rugs
Materials
Wool
Galerie Shabab Collection Mid-20th Century Persian Malayer Accent Rug
Located in New York, NY
A vintage Persian Malayer accent rug. Some Malayers are delicately detailed, while others are boldly patterned. This is one of the latter with an ascending pattern of cloud band-shap...
Category
Mid-20th Century Persian Malayer Persian Rugs
Materials
Wool
Antique 1890s Persian Bakhtiari Zelesultan Rug by Master Weaver Ardal, Oversized
Located in New York, NY
This Persian Bakhtiari ZeleSultan carpet by master weaver Ardal was created, circa 1890. It consists of a hand-knotted wool pile, wool weft, cotton warp ...
Category
19th Century Persian Tribal Antique Persian Rugs
Materials
Wool
$94,500 Sale Price
30% Off
Vintage Persian Mahi Tabriz Rug, 11
11 x 17
08
Located in Dallas, TX
78414 Vintage Persian Mahi Tabriz Rug, 11'11 x 17'08. This hand-knotted wool vintage Persian Mahi Tabriz rug is a remarkable testament to the enduring artistry of Persian weavers. Its central feature is a beautifully intricate lobed medallion, richly detailed and anchored by elegant palmette pendants at either end, creating a mesmerizing focal point. The medallion's elaborate geometry and detailed motifs are encased within a warm, regal color palette, enhancing the overall sophistication and allure of the rug. This medallion is perfectly symmetrical, showcasing the meticulous skill and planning that goes into traditional Persian rug making.
Surrounding the central medallion, the rug is adorned with the timeless Herati pattern, which covers the entirety of the field in a precise, orderly fashion. The Herati motif, known for its symbolic representation of fish (Mahi) swimming in water, is a classic element in Persian rugs and is thought to signify abundance and luck. This pattern consists of a floral center encased in a diamond, flanked by curving leaves that recall the fluid motion of fish beneath the moonlit water, echoing themes of renewal and nature's continuous cycle.
The borders of the Persian Tabriz rug are equally magnificent, enclosed with a traditional Herati border that complements the central field, and flanked by multiple guard bands. These borders are intricately patterned with a series of smaller, detailed motifs that enhance the rug’s grandeur, making it not just a piece of decor, but a focal point that commands attention. The detailed bordering frames the central design beautifully, reinforcing the rug’s structured aesthetic and its connection to the natural world.
This vintage Persian Mahi Tabriz rug encapsulates the splendor of Persian rug craftsmanship with its decadent beauty and sophisticated color scheme. Ideal for elevating traditional furnishings, this rug can transform any space into a regal setting, blending rich history with exquisite design. The rug’s deep, warm colors and intricate patterns offer a timeless elegance that can complement both modern and classic interiors, making it a cherished piece for any collector or enthusiast of fine textiles.
Rendered in variegated shades of red, navy blue, beige, green, sky blue, tan, and pink with other accent colors.
Desirable Age Wear. Abrash.
Hand knotted wool.
Made in Iran.
Measures: 11'11 x 17'08.
Hotel Lobby Size Carpet 12 x 18...
Category
Mid-20th Century Persian Tabriz Persian Rugs
Materials
Wool
Late 19th Century Persian Ziegler Sultanabad Rug
Located in New York, NY
Northwest Persia, ca. 1880. Ivory field of large palmettes and foliate motifs, centered by a taupe and ivory cusped medallion framed by a wide camel rosette and curling leaf border.
Category
Late 19th Century Persian Sultanabad Antique Persian Rugs
Materials
Wool
Fine Antique Tabriz Rug
Located in Saint Ouen, FR
Very beautiful late 19th century fine hand knotted rug with beautiful design and natural colors with orange, blue and a brown black colors, entirely and finely hand knotted with wool...
Category
Late 19th Century Central Asian Tabriz Antique Persian Rugs
Materials
Wool
$2,872
Antique 1906 Persian Zele Sultan Bakhtiari Rug, 12
x 18
Located in New York, NY
This Persian Zele Sultan Bakhtiari carpet circa 1906 consists of handspun wool and natural vegetable dyes. The inscription at the top reads, "Woven by orde...
Category
Early 1900s Persian Antique Persian Rugs
Materials
Wool
$101,500 Sale Price
30% Off
1950
s Persian Khorassan Rug with Traditional Style
Located in Dallas, TX
76306 Vintage Persian Khorassan Rug, 08'08 x 13'04.
An ode to refinement and botanical grandeur, this hand-knotted wool vintage Persian Khorassan rug is a timeless treasure woven fo...
Category
Mid-20th Century Persian Tabriz Persian Rugs
Materials
Wool
Early 20th Century Lilihan Rug
Located in Chicago, IL
A wonderful early 20th century Persian Lilihan rug with a dark indigo background, covered by a lacy, multicolored scrolling vine and floral pattern, surrounded by a wide crimson and ...
Category
1920s Asian Sarouk Farahan Vintage Persian Rugs
Materials
Wool
Galerie Shabab Collection Mid-20th Century Persian Malayer Rug
Located in New York, NY
This mid-20th century Persian Malayer rug, measuring 3' 0" x 6' 3", features a bold central column of stylized floral medallions arranged in a diamond lattice pattern. The soft abras...
Category
Mid-20th Century Persian Malayer Persian Rugs
Materials
Wool
Distressed Antique Persian Mahal Rug with Rustic Modern Spanish Farmhouse Style
Located in Dallas, TX
60832, distressed antique Persian Mahal rug with Rustic Modern Spanish Farmhouse style. Cleverly composed and effortlessly chic with rustic And...
Category
Early 20th Century Persian Tabriz Persian Rugs
Materials
Wool
Striking Turkish Kilim Runner
Located in Chicago, IL
A striking vintage mid-20th century Turkish Konya Kilim runner with a gold and gray striped pattern on a cream colored background.
Category
Mid-20th Century Turkish Kilim Persian Rugs
Materials
Wool
Galerie Shabab Collection Mid-20th Century Persian Malayer Accent Rug
Located in New York, NY
A vintage Persian Malayer accent rug. Dark umber palmettes and jagged pinecones establish a well-drawn border on a straw-beige ground, which, in turn, frames a light grey-blue field ...
Category
Mid-20th Century Persian Malayer Persian Rugs
Materials
Wool
Nazmiyal Antique Silk Persian Tabriz Haji Jalili Carpet. Size: 10
10" x 16
Located in New York, NY
Breathtaking and extremely fine large antique Persian silk Tabriz Haji Jalili carpet, country of origin / rug type: Persian rugs, circa 1880. Size: 10 ft 10 in x 16 ft (3.3 m x 4.88 ...
Category
Late 19th Century Persian Tabriz Antique Persian Rugs
Materials
Silk
Mid-20th Century Handmade Persian Flatweave Kilim Gallery Rug
Located in New York, NY
A vintage Persian flatweave Kilim gallery rug handmade during the mid-20th century.
Measures: 4' 6" x 8' 10".
Category
Mid-20th Century Persian Modern Persian Rugs
Materials
Wool
Oversized Room Size Persian Kashan in All Over Pattern in Ivory, Tan, Blue
Located in Barrington, IL
Presenting an exquisite example of mid-20th century Persian artistry, this vintage hand-knotted oversized Kashan rug is a true masterpiece. The rug features an all-over floral patte...
Category
Mid-20th Century Persian Persian Rugs
Materials
Wool
Galerie Shabab Collection Early 20th Century Handmade Persian Malayer Accent Rug
Located in New York, NY
An antique Persian Malayer accent rug handmade during the early 20th century.
Measures: 3' 10" x 6' 5"
Category
Early 20th Century Persian Rustic Persian Rugs
Materials
Wool
Rustic Antique Rug Pillow
Located in New York, NY
Pillow made from a 20th century Persian rug in rustic tones
Measures: 15" x 16".
Category
20th Century Malayer Persian Rugs
Materials
Wool, Cotton, Foam
Vintage Distressed Blue Overdyed Wool Rug
Located in Norwalk, CT
Vintage distressed overdyed rug with a slate-blue field and large floral medallion design. This hand knotted wool rug measures 9'4" x 12'9".
Category
Mid-20th Century Persian Rugs
Materials
Wool
Zabihi Collection Pair of Antique Turkish Runners
Located in New York, NY
A pair of fine Turkish runners from the 1st quarter of the 20th century.
Measuring: 3'4'' x 9'10'' and 3'4'' x 10' respectively.
Category
Early 20th Century Turkish Tabriz Persian Rugs
Materials
Wool
Vintage Square Persian Vase Floral Bird
Butterfly Area Rug Carpet Mat Urn
Located in Dayton, OH
Vintage Persian Oriental vase rug featuring a field of navy blue with a large central vase arrangement of flowers with reds, blues, greens, orange and pink. The piece is accented wit...
Category
Late 20th Century Persian Rugs
Materials
Wool
$262 Sale Price
25% Off
Galerie Shabab Collection Mid-20th Century Persian Flatweave Kilim Accent Rug
Located in New York, NY
Zilu weft-faced technique in cotton. This thick blue and white flatweave features a field of small squares and diamonds, framed by full-length side and short end borders with varied ...
Category
Mid-20th Century Persian Kilim Persian Rugs
Materials
Cotton
Tan Handmade Antique Persian Tabriz Wool Rug with Medallion Motif
Located in Norwalk, CT
Beautiful antique Persian distressed hand-knotted wool rug with a beige-tan color field. This piece has gray, peach, and brown accents in a gorgeous all-over medallion floral design....
Category
Early 20th Century Persian Tabriz Persian Rugs
Materials
Wool
Zabihi Collection Botanical Celadon Green Kerman Rug
Located in New York, NY
A late 19th century Persian Lavar Kerman rug featuring a tradtiional design in burgundy and celadon green
Measures: 3'10" x 5'9"
The province and city of Kerman in Central Persia ...
Category
19th Century Persian Kirman Antique Persian Rugs
Materials
Wool
Earth-Tone Persian Sultanabad Rug, Modern Style Meets Organic Luxe
Located in Dallas, TX
60700 Modern Persian Sultanabad Rug, 08'07 x 12'00.
Modern style meets organic luxe in this hand knotted wool Persian Sultanabad rug. The nature-inspired design and earth-tone colors...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Persian Sultanabad Persian Rugs
Materials
Wool
Zabihi Collection Persian Malayer Bibikabad Rug
Located in New York, NY
An early 20th-century Persian Malayer carpet
Measure: 4'2'' x 6'
Category
20th Century Persian Rustic Persian Rugs
Materials
Wool
Antique Persian Hamadan Camel Hair Oriental Rug in Small Size with Repeat Design
Located in New York, NY
An antique Persian Hamadan Camel Hair oriental rug, size 6'3 x 4'0, circa 1920. This handsome hand-knotted wool carpet is uniquely sized and styled for a piece of this type, with a r...
Category
1920s Persian Vintage Persian Rugs
Materials
Wool
$3,836 Sale Price
20% Off
Vintage Persian Overdyed Handmade All-Over Blue Wool Rug
Located in Norwalk, CT
Beautiful Vintage Overdyed hand-knotted wool rug with a blue field. This Persian rug has an all-over design.
This rug measures: 7'' x 9'2".
Category
Mid-20th Century Persian Islamic Persian Rugs
Materials
Wool
Zabihi Collection Apricot Soft Blue Persian Heriz Rug
Located in New York, NY
An accent size 20th century Persian Heriz rug in apricot rust and soft blue tones
Measures: 4'6" x 6'3"
Heriz antique carpets combine design elements borrowed from many differe...
Category
Early 20th Century Persian Rustic Persian Rugs
Materials
Wool
Navy Malayer Wool Hand Knotted Runner 3 ft x 19 ft, Diamond Medallion Harmony
Located in Dallas, TX
This antique Persian Malayer gallery runner, woven circa 1870–1890, measures approximately 3 ft x 20 ft (about 5.72 sq m) and belongs to the Gallery Runner size class ideal for long ...
Category
1870s Persian Malayer Antique Persian Rugs
Materials
Wool
Galerie Shabab Collection Mid-20th Century Persian Malayer Accent Rug
Located in New York, NY
A vintage Persian Malayer accent rug. Ragged, simple palmettes, larger two-tone palmettes and still others with squared ivory petals decorate the abrashed sand field of this west Per...
Category
Mid-20th Century Persian Malayer 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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