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Persian Rugs For Sale
Handmade Persian Bakhtiari Beige Wool Rug with Allover Design
Located in Norwalk, CT
Beautiful Antique Bakhtiari hand-knotted wool rug with a beige color field. This Persian piece has an all-over multicolor accent in a gorgeous traditional motif.
This rug measures...
Category
Early 20th Century Persian Islamic Persian Rugs
Materials
Wool
Antique Persian Mahal by Mehraban Rugs
Located in WEST HOLLYWOOD, CA
A beguiling Antique Persian Mahal rug that emanates a balanced and timeless floral design with a patina that is beautifully timeworn. The abrashed turquoise field is covered with an ...
Category
1910s Persian Vintage Persian Rugs
Materials
Wool
Mehraban Vintage Fine Persian Tabriz Rug Wool and Silk 18594
Located in WEST HOLLYWOOD, CA
Rug Number
18594
Size
9' 11" X 12' 11"
Design
Tabriz
Collection
Antique/Vintage, Fine Persian
Material
Wool & Silk
Texture
Pile Weave
Origin
Iran
Age
Antique/Vintage
Category
1970s Persian Vintage Persian Rugs
Materials
Wool, Silk
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
Antique Persian Mahal Hand-Knotted Rug with Beige and Rust Colors
Located in New York, NY
Made in Iran, circa 1900, this Antique Mahal hand-knotted rug is made from the finest hand-carded, hand-spun Persian wool. These carpets are viewed highly for their elaborate, decora...
Category
Early 20th Century Persian Sultanabad Persian Rugs
Materials
Wool
New Contemporary Soft Blue Persian Sultanabad Rug
Located in Dallas, TX
78893 New Modern Blue Persian Sultanabad Rug, 08'00 x 10'04. This exquisite hand-knotted wool modern Persian Sultanabad rug radiates timeless elegance and sophisticated charm, making...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Persian Modern Persian Rugs
Materials
Wool
Rug
Kilim’s Contemporary Kilim in Aubergine and Chartreuse Green Stripes
By Rug
Kilim
Located in Long Island City, NY
This contemporary 7x10 kilim rug is from an exciting new collection in Rug & Kilim's modern flat weaves.
On the Design:
Handwoven in wool, this new style of our “Rez” Collection ...
Category
2010s Persian Kilim Persian Rugs
Materials
Wool
Handmade Vintage Persian Malayer Allover Wool Rug with Brown
Pink Field
Located in Norwalk, CT
This lovely antique Malayer wool rug is hand-knotted and boasts a charming brown color field. It has a stunning floral pattern design with delightful pink and orange accents.
This...
Category
Mid-20th Century Persian Kirman Persian Rugs
Materials
Wool
Persian Antique Heriz Rug with All-Over Geometric Design in Jewel Tones
Located in Atlanta, GA
Persian Antique Heriz Rug with All-Over Geometric Design in Jewel Tones.Keivan Woven Arts / Rug / EMB-22161-15110, country of origin / type: Iran /Heriz, circa 1920
Measures: 7'3 x 9'9
Category
Early 20th Century Persian Heriz Serapi Persian Rugs
Materials
Wool
Antique 1930s Persian Tabriz 9x13 Light Green
Light Clay Handmade Area Rug
Located in Houston, TX
Ashly Fine Rugs presents a 1930s Antique Persian Tabriz 9x13 Wool Handmade Rug. Tabriz is a northern city in modern-day Iran and has forever been famous for the fineness and craftsm...
Category
1930s Persian Tabriz Vintage Persian Rugs
Materials
Wool
Vintage Hand-Knotted Persian Tabriz Room Size Wool Area Rug
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous vintage hand knotted room Size Persian Tabriz wool area rug
Procured from a $25M West Palm Beach estate
Pakistan, Late 20th century
Beautiful traditional floral d...
Category
Late 20th Century Pakistani Tabriz Persian Rugs
Materials
Wool
Antique Persian Sultanabad Oriental Carpet, Room Size, with Symmetrical Design
Located in New York, NY
Antique Persian Sultanabad Rug, Room size, circa 1900
A one-of-a-kind antique Persian Sultanabad oriental carpet with a thick and lustrous wool pile, knotted by hand, with soft touc...
Category
Early 1900s Persian Antique Persian Rugs
Materials
Wool
$12,796 Sale Price
20% Off
Late 19th Century Persian Bakshaish Rug
Located in Chicago, IL
A stunning and one-of-a-kind late 19th century Persian Bakshaish rug with most wonderful asymmetrical central floral medallion woven with myriad stylized large-scale flowers, leaves,...
Category
Late 19th Century Persian Bakshaish Antique Persian Rugs
Materials
Wool
Rug
Kilim’s Contemporary Kilim Rug in Green with Teal and Pink Accents
By Rug
Kilim
Located in Long Island City, NY
Handwoven in wool, this 4x5 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
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 Kurdish Bag
Located in New York, NY
This Mid-20th century Persian Kurdish bag face, measuring 1' 0" x 2' 2", is a striking example of Kurdish tribal weaving artistry. The piece features a compact yet dynamic design, sh...
Category
Mid-20th Century Persian Tribal Persian Rugs
Materials
Wool
Antique Persian Fereghan Rug
Located in New York, NY
An antique Persian Fereghan rug from the late 19th century. Narrow ivory reversing fan palmette border discreetly frames the well-abrashed (natural color ...
Category
Late 19th Century Persian Rustic Antique Persian Rugs
Materials
Wool
$2,700 Sale Price
20% Off
Large Antique Hand Knotted Persian Sultanabad Rug in Red and Blue
Located in Atlanta, GA
Hand-Knotted Sultanabad Rug with All-Over Design, Keivan Woven Arts; rug G-0204, country of origin / type: Iran / Sultanabad, circa 1900.
Measures: 10.6 x 14.1.
This inspiring turn-o...
Category
Early 20th Century Persian Sultanabad Persian Rugs
Materials
Wool
Nazmiyal Collection Majestic Lion Garden Antique Heriz Rug 9 ft x 12 ft 7 in
Located in New York, NY
Lion Garden Antique Heriz Rug with Pictorial Medallion, Country of origin: Persian Rugs, Circa date: 1920
Category
1920s Central Asian Heriz Serapi Vintage Persian Rugs
Materials
Wool
Zabihi Collection Persian Ghasghai Brown Red Rug
Located in New York, NY
This is a *Qashqai (also spelled Ghashghai or Gashgai)* tribal rug from *southwestern Iran, specifically the **Fars province* region near *Shiraz*. size is 7' x 10'
* *Tribe:* Qashq...
Category
Early 20th Century Persian Rancho Monterey Persian Rugs
Materials
Wool
Persian Bidjar Gallery Carpet, Mid-19th Century, circa 1850s
Located in New York, NY
This otherwise top condition west Persian Kurdish town carpet has magnificent color with a particularly Kurdish variant on the Herati pattern on an ecru ground accented in navy, red,...
Category
1850s Persian Tabriz Antique Persian Rugs
Materials
Wool
Ararat Rugs Bidjar Sweeping Arabesques Rug Persian Revival Carpet Natural Dyed
By Ararat Rugs
Located in Tokyo, JP
This is a repeat of large sweeping arabesques in muted colors adorning the midnight blue field rug designed in the early 20th century that originates from the Bidjar region in northw...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Turkish Revival Persian Rugs
Materials
Wool, Organic Material, Natural Fiber
Antique Persian Heriz Beige Handmade Allover Geometric Wool Rug
Located in Norwalk, CT
Beautiful antique Heriz hand-knotted wool rug with a beige field. This Persian rug has a blue frame and accents in a gorgeous all-over layout geometric Shabby chic motif.
This rug...
Category
1920s Persian Heriz Serapi Vintage Persian Rugs
Materials
Wool
Antique Bakshaish Carpet, Oriental Persian Handmade in Tan Brown, Blue and Red
Located in Port Washington, NY
Bakshaish is a town on the banks of the Talke Rud River in the Heriz region of Northwest Persia. Situated in the mountainous region 60 miles east of the large city of Tabriz, Bakshai...
Category
Late 19th Century Persian Bakshaish Antique Persian Rugs
Materials
Wool
Antique Persian Kerman Handmade Medallion Goldenrod Oversize Wool Rug
Located in Norwalk, CT
Beautiful antique Kerman hand-knotted rug with a goldenrod field. This Persian rug has blue, brown, and tan accents all over the gorgeous Botanical Floral design.
This rug measure...
Category
1920s Persian Islamic Vintage Persian Rugs
Materials
Wool
Antique Large Northwest Persia Bijar Geometric Tribal Red Rug, circa 1900s-1920s
Located in New York, NY
This lovely antique Northwest Persia geometric tribal red rug, circa 1900s-1920s, measures: 7.1 x 19.5 ft.
Bijar rugs are mainly woven in the town of ...
Category
Early 20th Century Persian Tribal Persian Rugs
Materials
Wool
Mid-20th Century Handmade Persian Heriz Square Room Size Carpet
Located in New York, NY
A vintage Persian Heriz square room size carpet handmade during the mid-20th century.
Measures: 12' 0" x 12' 7"
Persian rugs
carpets:
Persia (Iran) is a moderately large...
Category
Mid-20th Century Persian Rustic Persian Rugs
Materials
Wool
Gray Antique Persian Turkmen Handmade Wool Rug with Geometric Design
Located in Norwalk, CT
Beautiful antique Turkmen hand-knotted wool rug with a gray color field. This Persian piece has a gorgeous Gul pattern design in brown.
This rug measures: 8'1" x 9'.
Category
Mid-20th Century Persian Islamic Persian Rugs
Materials
Wool
19th Century Persian Sultanabad Rug with All-Over Pattern in Ivory Background
Located in Atlanta, GA
Antique Persian Sultanabad rug with vining floral pattern in ivory background along with red, orange, gray blue and charcoal. Keivan Woven Arts / rug NA-170090, country of origin / ...
Category
1880s Persian Sultanabad Antique Persian Rugs
Materials
Wool
Vintage Heriz Rug 9
6
x 11
11
Located in New York, NY
Vintage Heriz Rug 9'6'' x 11'11''. The numerous rugs of the famous NW Persian weaving district, from small scatters to giant carpets and a few runners, in semi-geometric medallion, c...
Category
Mid-20th Century Persian Persian Rugs
Materials
Wool, Cotton
Antique Persian Tabriz Handmade Medallion Motif Blue And Beige Wool Rug
Located in Norwalk, CT
Beautiful antique Persian Tabriz hand-knotted wool rug with a light blue and peach field. This piece has a navy-blue frame and multicolor accents in an all-over gorgeous floral desig...
Category
Late 19th Century Asian Tabriz Antique Persian Rugs
Materials
Wool
Early 20th Century Malayer Rug
Located in Chicago, IL
A wonderful early 20th century Persian Malayer rug with a large central diamond medallion on a field of trellis and myriad flowers all woven in light and dark indigo and white vegeta...
Category
1930s Persian Sarouk Farahan Vintage Persian Rugs
Materials
Wool
Antique Bakhshayesh Rug 9
4
x 13
0"
Located in New York, NY
Antique Bakhshayesh Rug 9'4'' x 13'0".
Category
1880s Persian Antique Persian Rugs
Materials
Wool, Cotton
$108,000 Sale Price
50% Off
Vintage Persian Heriz Rug
Located in Dallas, TX
61191 vintage Persian Heriz rug, 10'02 x 13'04.
With its timeless style, incredible detail and texture, this hand knotted wool vintage Persian Heriz rug is a captivating vision of w...
Category
Mid-20th Century Persian Heriz Serapi Persian Rugs
Materials
Wool
20th Century Rust Antique Heriz Wool Rug Handmade With Medallion Motif
Located in Norwalk, CT
Beautiful vintage Persian Heriz rug with a red-rust field. This rug showcases a medallion design in the center, along with multicolored accents.
This rug measures 9'5" x 12'.
Category
20th Century Persian Heriz Serapi Persian Rugs
Materials
Wool
Late 19th Century Antique Serapi Persian Handmade Wool Rug
Located in Norwalk, CT
Beautiful antique Persian oversize Serapi hand knotted wool rug with a navy-blue and beige field. This Serapi rug has a red frame and multi-color accents in a gorgeous all-over geome...
Category
Late 19th Century Persian Heriz Serapi Antique Persian Rugs
Materials
Wool
Antique Persian Serapi Rug, Hand-Knotted, 12.5x8.5 ft – Red, Navy, Ivory
Located in North Bergen, NJ
Hand-knotted Antique Serapi rug, woven in Northwest Persia circa 1900.
Features a striking central ivory medallion set on a terracotta-red field, framed by bold navy corners and a w...
Category
Early 1900s Persian Antique Persian Rugs
Materials
Wool, Cotton
Outstanding Vintage Bakhtiari Rug
Located in Chicago, IL
An outstanding vintage Persian Bakhtiari rug with a wonderful Baroque pattern containing myriad trees and floral medallions amidst more scrolling flowers and leaves, and surrounded b...
Category
Mid-20th Century Persian Mid-Century Modern Persian Rugs
Materials
Wool
New Contemporary Blue Persian Sultanabad Rug with Transitional Style
Located in Dallas, TX
61291 Modern Blue Persian Sultanabad Rug, 10'02 x 12'04. Originating in Iran's Sultanabad region, Persian Sultanabad rugs are highly esteemed for their exceptional craftsmanship, dur...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Persian Bohemian Persian Rugs
Materials
Wool
Antique Persian Lavar Kerman Rug 9’0" x 13’3”
Located in New York, NY
A trade term applied to better quality pre-WWI Kermans. ‘Laver’ is corruption of ‘Ravar’, a town near Kerman city, reputed to have woven some of the finest and best Revival Period Ke...
Category
Late 19th Century Persian Antique Persian Rugs
Materials
Wool
$2,080 Sale Price
20% Off
Late 19th Century Antique Persian Tribal Lori Buft Rug Shawl Des
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 Tribal Antique Persian Rugs
Materials
Wool
$3,150 Sale Price
36% Off
Early 20th Century Antique Heriz Rug Wool Rug
Located in Norwalk, CT
Beautiful vintage Heriz wool rug with a red field and blue accents with an all-over medallion design. Measures: 9'2" x 11'6".
Category
Early 20th Century Persian Rugs
Materials
Wool
Modern Khotan Handmade Wool Rug In Blue With Allover Motif
Located in Norwalk, CT
Beautiful modern Khotan tone-on-tone hand-knotted wool rug with a navy blue color field. This piece has beige and rust accents all over a gorgeous interconnected pomegranate rosette ...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Persian Khotan Persian Rugs
Materials
Wool
Bobyrug’s Beautiful Vintage Transylvanian Rug
Located in Saint Ouen, FR
Discover the timeless elegance of this mid-20th century Beautiful Transylvanian Persian-style rug. Hand-knotted with precision, the wool velvet on a cotton foundation creates a luxur...
Category
Mid-20th Century Romanian Tabriz Persian Rugs
Materials
Wool
Mid-20th Century Persian Flatweave Kilim Room Size Carpet
Located in New York, NY
This mid-20th century Persian Flatweave Kilim rug, measuring 9' 10" x 12' 3", features a timeless striped design that reflects the simplicity and elegance of traditional Persian craf...
Category
Mid-20th Century Persian Kilim Persian Rugs
Materials
Wool
Antique Oversized Heriz Persian Rug in Red with Medallion
Located in Long Island City, NY
This antique 13x23 Persian rug is an exceptionally rare palace-sized carpet of Heriz provenance—hand-knotted in wool circa 1900-1910.
On the Design:
Connoisseurs will note Heri...
Category
Early 1900s Persian Heriz Serapi Antique Persian Rugs
Materials
Wool
The Imperial Ember: A Vintage Persian Heriz Masterpiece of Majestic Geometry
Located in Dallas, TX
61533 Vintage Persian Heriz Rug, 02'08 x 04'04. This hand-knotted vintage Persian Heriz rug is the kind of piece that once graced the reception rooms of influential families—where st...
Category
Mid-20th Century Persian Heriz Serapi Persian Rugs
Materials
Wool
Bobyrug’s Beautiful Afghan Mahal Style Carpet
Located in Saint Ouen, FR
Decorative Afghan rug, Persian Mahal design, late 20th century with a beautiful decorative design and nice colors, entirely hand knotted with wool velvet on cotton foundation.
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Category
Late 20th Century Afghan Sultanabad Persian Rugs
Materials
Wool, Cotton
Distressed Vintage Persian Hamadan Runner
Located in Dallas, TX
61079 distressed vintage Persian Hamadan Runner, 03'10 x 09'08.
Category
Late 20th Century Persian Modern Persian Rugs
Materials
Wool
Beautiful Vintage Floral Design Mahal Rug
Located in Saint Ouen, FR
Very beautiful mid century mahal rug with nice floral design, in the style of European savonnerie rugs, and beautiful natural colors, entirely hand knotted with wool velvet on cotton...
Category
Mid-20th Century Asian Aubusson Persian Rugs
Materials
Wool
Antique Persian Malayer Rug with Motifs In Earth-Toned Color Palette 7
0 x 9
6
Located in Atlanta, GA
Measures: 7'0 x 9'6
Antique Persian Malayer Rug with Motifs In Earth-Toned Color Palette 7'0 x 9'6. Keivan Woven Arts/ rug/X23-1110, country of origin / type: Iran / Malayer, circa ...
Category
Early 20th Century Persian Malayer Persian Rugs
Materials
Wool
Lisboa Flat-Weave Rug
By Nasiri
Located in New York, NY
Lisboa collection
Inspired by a recent trip to Portugal, the new collection encompasses the feelings evoked from the architecture, art, food, people, and vibrant colors seen throughout the towns and cities of the country.
The first rug in the collection, Lisboa, mimics the colors and patterns of Lisbon. Lisbon is very intimate with its tightly knit cobblestone streets lined with charming cafes and shops. From the yellow trolley...
Category
2010s Persian Mid-Century Modern Persian Rugs
Materials
Wool, Cotton
$8,000
Vintage Persian Heriz Carpet
Located in Dallas, TX
75805 Vintage Persian Heriz Rug, 01'08 x 02'04. Immerse yourself in the enchanting artistry of this hand-knotted wool vintage Persian Heriz rug, a piece that seamlessly weaves togeth...
Category
Mid-20th Century Persian Heriz Serapi Persian Rugs
Materials
Wool
Antique Vintage Ivory Navy Blue Brown Tribal Persian Hamedan Rug, circa 1940s
Located in New York, NY
Hamadan is the capital of an eponymous province, and it’s one of the oldest cities in Persia. It’s also one of Persia’s most productive and diverse weaving centers. Like other cities...
Category
1940s Persian Tribal Vintage Persian Rugs
Materials
Wool
$999 Sale Price
20% Off
1880s Haji Jalili Antique Persian Tabriz Rug
By Haji Jalili
Located in Dallas, TX
73130 Haji Jalili antique Persian Tabriz rug with Art Nouveau style. This majestic and classically composed Haji Jalili Antique Persian Tabriz Rug with Art Nouveau Style was made in ...
Category
Late 19th Century Persian Tabriz Antique Persian Rugs
Materials
Wool
Hand-woven Wool Red Floral Persian Faraghan Rug
Located in West Hollywood, CA
This traditional handwoven Persian Fereghan rug has an extremely fine tomato-red field with an overall design of polychrome flower heads issuing prominent blue-green and ivory vines ...
Category
Late 19th Century Persian Antique Persian Rugs
Materials
Wool
Antique Persian Afshar by Mehraban Rugs
Located in WEST HOLLYWOOD, CA
Adorned with a truly magnificent all-over botanical design, this Antique Persian Ashfar rug reflects a phenomenal aesthetic appeal. Distinctive botanical el...
Category
1910s Persian Vintage Persian Rugs
Materials
Wool
Beautiful Vintage Large Heriz Style European Rug
Located in Saint Ouen, FR
Nice European rug with a Heriz design and orange field, purple, pink, green and yellow, entirely hand knotted with wool velvet on cotton foundation.
Category
Early 20th Century Belgian Heriz Serapi Persian Rugs
Materials
Wool, Cotton
Distressed Antique Persian Kerman Rug, Rustic Elegance Meets Southern Charm
Located in Dallas, TX
76890 Rustic Antique Persian Kerman Rug, 08'08 x 12'06.
Rustic elegance meets warm southern charm in this hand knotted wool distressed antique Persian Kerman rug. The timeless floral design and muted earth-tone colors woven into this piece work together creating a serene and soft appeal. The lovingly time-worn field is covered in an all-over floral pattern composed of blooming palmettes, curved hyacinth, rosettes, stylized florals, leafy tendrils, and floral sprigs sprouting from each corner. It is enclosed with a botanical border flanked with an inner and outer floral guard band. With its rustic sensibility and subtle sophistication, this muted Persian area rug would bring a sense of nostalgic charm to nearly any interior.
Perfect for a great room, wine cellar, executive suite, conservatory, state room, royal suite, hotel lobby, music room, living room, dining room, drawing room, private library, golf locker room, billiards room, clubhouse, large home office, master retreat, private Chambers, studio, study, loft, lounge, entertainment parlor, trophy room, large bedroom, or formal sitting room. Well-suited for a variety of interior styles: English Manor...
Category
Early 20th Century Persian Kirman Persian Rugs
Materials
Wool
Early 20th Century Afghani Bashir Rug
Located in Chicago, IL
A beautiful early 20th century Afghani Bashir rug with a repeated pattern with octagons, each woven with several stylized floral patterns in crimson and indigo set against a brown ba...
Category
Early 1900s Afghan Tribal Antique 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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