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Persian Rugs For Sale
Zabihi Collection 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 featuring a spiraling boteh outer border. 9'6'' x 12'6''
Since the middle of the 19th century, Tabriz has lead...
Category
19th Century Persian Tabriz Antique Persian Rugs
Materials
Wool
$28,000 Sale Price
20% Off
Vintage Gabbeh Persian Rug in Brown with Diamond Medallions - Rug
Kilim
Located in Long Island City, NY
This vintage 4x7 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 compelling ex...
Category
1950s Persian Tribal Vintage Persian Rugs
Materials
Wool
$720 Sale Price
20% Off
Early 20th Century Persian Kashan Rug
Located in Chicago, IL
A beautiful early 20th century Persian Kashan rug with an allover floral trellis pattern woven with gorgeous large crimson, orange, and pink flowers with swirling indigo vines, and a...
Category
1910s Persian Kashan Vintage Persian Rugs
Materials
Wool
Antique Persian Heriz Rug
Located in Gainesville, VA
This exquisite antique Persian Heriz rug, originating from Iran in the early 1900s, is a remarkable example of Persian craftsmanship, history, and artistry. Woven by master artisans ...
Category
Early 20th Century Asian Heriz Serapi Persian Rugs
Materials
Wool
$19,000
Antique Persian Sultanabad Area Rug. 10 ft 4 in x 14 ft
Located in New York, NY
Beautiful Purple Background Antique Persian Sultanabad Area Rug, Country of Origin / Rug Type: Persian Rugs, Circa Date: 1900. Size: 10 ft 4 in x 14 ft (3.15 m x 4.27 m)
Category
20th Century Persian Sultanabad Persian Rugs
Materials
Wool
Handmade Vintage Persian Hamadan Rug 2.4
x 4.2
, 1960s - 1C1139
Located in Bordeaux, FR
Handmade Vintage Persian Hamadan Rug:
Design and Aesthetics:
Originating from the 1960s, this rug carries a rich history and timeless appeal.
Measuring 74cm x 129cm (approximately 2...
Category
1960s Vintage Persian Rugs
Materials
Wool
$288 Sale Price
70% Off
Large Gorgeous Antique Fereghan Rug 12x15 CIrca 1920s
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Bring home the elegance of Persian craftsmanship with this exquisite antique Persian Fereghan rug, an authentic piece from the early 20th century. Measuring 12.5 x 15.6 feet, this ha...
Category
1920s Persian Sultanabad Vintage Persian Rugs
Materials
Wool
$22,400 Sale Price / item
30% Off
Antique Persian Sultanabad Rug. Size:10 ft 9 in x 14 ft 4 in
Located in New York, NY
Antique Persian Sultanabad Rug, Country of Origin: Persia, Circa date: 1900. Size: 10 ft 9 in x 14 ft 4 in (3.28 m x 4.37 m)
Category
Early 20th Century Persian Sultanabad Persian Rugs
Materials
Wool
Antique Persian Sultanabad Rug. Size: 13 ft 6 in x 23 ft
Located in New York, NY
Oversize Background Antique Persian Sultanabad Rug, Country of Origin / Rug Type: Persian Rugs, Circa Date: 1900 – Size: 13 ft 6 in x 23 ft (4.11 m x 7.01 m)
This vibrant, red antique Sultanabad carpet from the turn of the 1900's has tribal characteristics that would make it the perfect addition to Boho-chic or tribal décor...
Category
Early 20th Century Persian Sultanabad Persian Rugs
Materials
Wool
The Gilded Orchard: A Persian Mahal Rug of Timeless Grandeur
Located in Dallas, TX
72297 Vintage Persian Mahal Rug, 13'08 x 20'08. A one-of-a-kind masterpiece of elegance and heritage, this hand-knotted wool Persian Mahal palace rug captures the essence of refined ...
Category
Early 20th Century Persian Aesthetic Movement Persian Rugs
Materials
Wool
$13,499 Sale Price
25% Off
Antique Persian Malayer 28790
Located in WEST HOLLYWOOD, CA
Rug Number
28790
Size
4' 0" X 7' 1"
Design
Boteh
Collection
Antique/Vintage
Material
Wool
Texture
Pile Weave
Origin
Iran
Age
Antique/Vintage
Category
Early 1900s Persian Antique Persian Rugs
Materials
Wool
Antique Persian Bakhshayesh Rug 9’5" x 14’8”
Located in New York, NY
Antique Persian Bakhshayesh Rug 9’5" x 14’8”. A type of Heriz, generally in squarish sizes, allover patterns and coarse to moderate weaves, wool or mixed constructions; woven before ...
Category
Late 19th Century Persian Antique Persian Rugs
Materials
Wool, Cotton
Mid-20th Century Hand Knotted Persian Keshan Wool Area Rug Blue Red
Located in Dayton, OH
A vibrant mid 20th century Persian Keshan hand knotted wool area rug. Made from 100% wool with a field of red and blue with interlaced floral design. 121-144 knots per square inch
...
Category
Mid-20th Century Persian Rugs
Materials
Wool
$1,260 Sale Price
30% Off
Vintage Persian Kashan Rug 12’9" x 19’3”
Located in New York, NY
Vintage Persian Kashan Rug 12’9" x 19’3”. Central Persian city known for finely woven. room size and scatter rugs, with dominant reds and navy, and medallion patterns and swirling pa...
Category
Late 20th Century Persian Persian Rugs
Materials
Wool, Cotton
$14,000 Sale Price
20% Off
Nice Vintage Turkish Hereke Rug
Located in Saint Ouen, FR
Beautiful late 20th century Hereke rug with nice floral and central medallion design and beautiful colors, entirely hand knotted with wool velvet on cotton foundation.
Category
Late 20th Century Turkish Tabriz Persian Rugs
Materials
Wool
Djoharian Collection Palace size rug 25 x 22 ft from the movie Spencer 760 x 650
Located in Lohr, Bavaria, DE
Djoharian Collection Palace size rug 25 x 22 ft from the movie Spencer 760 x 650
Palatial oversized palace rug with natural dyes.
A beautiful 25 x 22 ft. contemporary transitional ...
Category
2010s Afghan Oushak Persian Rugs
Materials
Wool
Galerie Shabab Collection Mid-20th Century Persian Mahal Runner
Located in New York, NY
This mid-20th century Persian Mahal runner, measuring 1' 6" x 6' 2", showcases a striking diamond lattice design that evolves in both color and composition from top to bottom. Each d...
Category
Mid-20th Century Persian Mid-Century Modern Persian Rugs
Materials
Wool
The Scarlet Passage: An Antique Persian Karabakh Masterpiece of Courtly Grace
Located in Dallas, TX
61448 Antique Persian Karabakh Rug Runner, 03'01 x 15'04. Woven as a ceremonial corridor of color and meaning, this one-of-a-kind antique Persian Karabakh rug runner unfolds like a s...
Category
Early 20th Century Persian Kazak Persian Rugs
Materials
Wool
$4,095 Sale Price
25% Off
Antique 1920s Wool Persian Mazlaghan Rug, 4
x 6
Located in New York, NY
This antique Persian Mazlaghan carpet in pure wool and vegetable dyes circa 1920 features a geometrically striking central medallion with layered borders and a patterned field of sty...
Category
1920s Persian Tribal Vintage Persian Rugs
Materials
Wool
Zabihi Collection Antique Persian Sarouk Mat Rug
By King
Located in New York, NY
An early 20th-century traditional Persian Sarouk rug
Measures: 1'11'' x 2'6”.
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Category
Early 20th Century Persian Empire Revival Persian Rugs
Materials
Wool
Antique Persian Sultanabad Carpet, Handmade Oriental Rug, Light Blue, Red, Green
Located in Port Washington, NY
Sultanabad is a region in NW Persia. It was the site of the principle Ziegler weavings in the late 19th century. Sultanabad's are famous for their floral designs as they improved the...
Category
Late 19th Century Sultanabad Antique Persian Rugs
Materials
Wool
$13,999 Sale Price
22% Off
Zabihi Collection Persian Animal Pictorial Meshed Red Rug
Located in New York, NY
a 1920s Accent size Persian Meshed rug with an animal pictorial design on a rosy red field
Details
rug no. j4376
size 3' 11" x 6' 3" (119 x 191 cm)
Category
Early 20th Century Persian Islamic Persian Rugs
Materials
Wool
Antique 1880s Wool Persian Sultanabad Rug, Red and Cream, 9
x 12
Located in New York, NY
This Persian Sultanabad carpet consists of handspun wool and organic vegetable dyes, circa 1880. The size is 8'10" x 11'9", and it is in great antique condition.
Orley Shabahang take...
Category
20th Century Persian Sultanabad Persian Rugs
Materials
Wool
Early 20th Century Handmade Persian Mahal Room Size Carpet
Located in New York, NY
An antique Persian Mahal room size carpet handmade during the early 20th century.
Measures: 8' 9" x 12' 6".
Category
Early 20th Century Persian Rustic Persian Rugs
Materials
Wool
Antique Persian Sultanabad Rug. 14 ft 4 in x 19 ft 4 in
Located in New York, NY
An Impressive Large Size Rustic Antique Persian Sultanabad Carpet, Country of Origin / rug type: Persian rugs, Circa date: 1880's. Size: 14 ft 4 in x 19 ft 4 in (4.37 m x 5.89 m)
Category
1880s Persian Sultanabad Antique Persian Rugs
Materials
Wool
Vintage Subdued Persian Heriz Area Rug 8
7 x 11
10
Located in New York, NY
Persian Heriz area rug, 8'7 x 11'10. As perpetually fashionable as they are collectible, traditional Heriz rugs are skillfully woven in vibrant colors and emphatic geometric designs....
Category
20th Century Persian Heriz Serapi Persian Rugs
Materials
Wool
Antique Persian Sultanabad Rug. 13 ft 4 in x 18 ft 9 in
Located in New York, NY
Beautiful Large Ivory background Antique Persian Sultanabad Carpet, Country of Origin / Rug Type: Persian Rugs, Circa Date: 1880. Size: 13 ft 4 in x 18 ft 9 in (4.0 m x 5.71 m)
Category
Late 19th Century Persian Sultanabad Antique Persian Rugs
Materials
Wool
Blue Antique Persian Lilihan Rug
Located in New York, NY
1930s Persian Lilihan in pretty blues and bronze tones
Measures: 3'7'' x 4'11''.
Category
Early 20th Century Persian Romantic Persian Rugs
Materials
Wool
Antique Persian Isfahan Rug - Size: 7
3x4
11
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Isfahan rugs are renowned for their exceptional quality, intricate designs, and rich cultural heritage. Handwoven in the historic city of Isfahan, these rugs feature a blend of luxur...
Category
Early 20th Century Persian Persian Rugs
Materials
Wool, Cotton
Antique Persian Sultanabad Rug. 10 ft 9 in x 16 ft 7 in
Located in New York, NY
Antique Persian Sultanabad rug, Persia, circa 1920's.Size: 10 ft 9 in x 16 ft 7 in (3.28 m x 5.05 m).
Category
Early 20th Century Persian Sultanabad Persian Rugs
Materials
Wool
Zabihi Collection Red Persian Malayer Small Size Square Rug
Located in New York, NY
1930s Persian Malayer Scatter size square rug in reds
Details
rug no. j2999
size 3' 6" x 4' 4" (107 x 132 cm)
Category
20th Century Persian Tabriz Persian Rugs
Materials
Wool
Antique Persian Khorassan Rug. Size: 11
8" x 17
9"
Located in New York, NY
Extremely Decorative and Beautiful Large Scale Antique Persian Khorassan Rug, Country Of Origin: Persia, Circa Date: 1910. Size: 11 ft 8 in x 17 ft 9 in (3.56 m x 5.41 m)
This gorge...
Category
Early 20th Century Persian Khorassan Persian Rugs
Materials
Wool
Antique Persian Kerman Rug. Size: 4 ft x 6 ft 7 in
Located in New York, NY
Antique shabby chic Persian Kerman rug, country of origin: Persia, date: circa late 19th century. Size: 4 ft x 6 ft 7 in (1.22 m x 2.01 m).
Category
Late 19th Century Persian Kirman Antique Persian Rugs
Materials
Wool
Zabihi Collection Large Antique Pictorial Tabriz Rug
Located in New York, NY
an early 20th Century Persian Tabriz Pictorial Animal Large Rug.
* this rug was featured and displayed by Eric Ross Interiors at the Nashville Flower Show House in October 2025
Det...
Category
Early 20th Century Persian Tabriz Persian Rugs
Materials
Wool
Antique Sultanabad Persian Rug. Size: 10 ft x 17 ft 3 in
Located in New York, NY
Beautiful Large Gray Antique Sultanabad Persian Rug, Country of Rug / Rug Type: Persian Rug, Circa date: 1920. Size: 10 ft x 17 ft 3 in (3.05 m x 5.26 m).
Category
Early 20th Century Persian Sultanabad Persian Rugs
Materials
Wool
Allover Designed Persian Heriz Antique Wool Rug In light Brown From The 1920s
Located in Norwalk, CT
This antique Persian Heriz rug is made with hand-knotted wool. The light brown field showcases a captivating allover pattern adorned with blue, gray, and beige shades.
This rug meas...
Category
1920s Persian Heriz Serapi Vintage Persian Rugs
Materials
Wool
Persian Hand-Knotted Art Deco Geometric Rug, Brown, Blue and Gold Wool, 6x9
Located in New York, NY
This 6′ × 9′ hand-knotted wool rug captures the spirit of early modern design, uniting geometric precision with artistic rhythm. Composed of structured vertical and horizontal grids ...
Category
Early 2000s Persian Vienna Secession Persian Rugs
Materials
Wool
$9,750 Sale Price
25% Off
Antique Brown Wool Rug Persian Tabriz Floral Designed From The 1920s
Located in Norwalk, CT
This beautifully handcrafted Persian Tabriz wool rug displays a classic all-over floral pattern. The brown background features shades of blue and beige.
This rug measures 8' x 10'4...
Category
20th Century Persian Tabriz Persian Rugs
Materials
Wool
Antique Sultanabad Carpet, Handmade Persian Rug, Gray, Blue, Green Soft Red
Located in Port Washington, NY
19th century Sultanabad Persian carpets are highly sought after by collectors and interior designers for their exquisite craftsmanship, intricate designs, and rich history. Sultanab...
Category
19th Century Persian Sultanabad Antique Persian Rugs
Materials
Wool
Early 20th Century Persian Baluch Rug
Located in Chicago, IL
A beautiful early 20th century Persian Baluch rug with a fantastic tribal pattern containing multiple stylized flowers woven in crimson, indigo, brown, and white, and surrounded by a...
Category
Early 20th Century Persian Tribal Persian Rugs
Materials
Wool
Zabihi Collection Oversize Antique Persian Yazd Carpet
Located in New York, NY
Stunning Persian Yazd rug from the first quarter of the 20th century.
10'8'' x 15'
Yazd carpets are very similar to formal Persian Kerman carpets in desi...
Category
Early 20th Century Persian Regency Revival Persian Rugs
Materials
Wool
$11,200 Sale Price
20% Off
Antique Persian Tabriz Blue Wool Rug With Floral Design
Located in Norwalk, CT
This antique Persian Tabriz rug from the 1920s features a stunning blue field decorated with intricate floral designs, highlighted by rich green, peach, and red accents.
This rug me...
Category
Early 20th Century Persian Tabriz Persian Rugs
Materials
Wool
Karastan Kerman/Kirman Rug - 16
-4" x 10
Located in Newmanstown, PA
Karastan Kerman/Kirman Rug - 16'-4" x 10'
Category
1970s American Vintage Persian Rugs
Materials
Wool
Antique 1880s Persian Sultanabad Rug, Tree of Life, Wool, 14
x 17
Located in New York, NY
This Persian Sultanabad carpet circa 1880 was created using handspun wool and organic vegetable dyes. It is an exceptional Sultanabad by uniqueness of coloration and design, created ...
Category
19th Century Persian Sultanabad Antique Persian Rugs
Materials
Wool
Antique Isfahan Rug 3
5
x 5
2
Located in New York, NY
Antique Isfahan Rug 3'5'' x 5'2''. The ivory field shows a tightly drawn directional pattern of palmettes, leaves and vinery in a multitude of secondary shades. Lipstick red border ...
Category
Early 20th Century Persian Persian Rugs
Materials
Wool, Silk
$2,200 Sale Price
20% Off
Nazmiyal Antique Persian Sultanabad Sickle Leaf Design Rug. 10 ft x 14 ft 10 in
Located in New York, NY
Beautiful Antique Sickle Leaf Design Persian Sultanabad Area Rug, Country of Origin / Rug type: Persia, Circa date: 1900. Size: 10 ft x 14 ft 10 in (3.0...
Category
Early 20th Century Persian Sultanabad Persian Rugs
Materials
Wool
Antique Persian Tehran Rug 7
4" x 10’0"
Located in New York, NY
Antique Persian Tehran Rug 7'4" x 10’0". The interwar, finely woven curvilinear scatters and room sizes woven in the Persian capital city. Medallion, allover and directional/niche la...
Category
Late 19th Century Persian Antique Persian Rugs
Materials
Wool, Cotton
$10,400 Sale Price
20% Off
Vintage Persian Tabriz Emad Rug in Wool and Silk -Size: 13
1 X 9
6
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Vintage Tabriz EMAD Rug in Wool and Silk 13'1 X 9'6
Key Details:
Pile: Wool and Silk
Foundation: Silk
Origin: Tabriz EMAD
Design: EMAD
Approximate Age: 45 YEARS
Quality (KPI...
Category
20th Century Persian Tabriz Persian Rugs
Materials
Wool, Silk
Antique Qashqai Carpet 3.35m x 2.35m
Located in St. Albans, GB
An unusually large antique Qashqai carpet, hand woven by the eponymous nomadic tribe circa 1920. The design features 3 small medallions on a terracotta field of stylised flowers and ...
Category
1920s Vintage Persian Rugs
Materials
Wool
Antique Persian Heriz Rug in Wool with Geometric Medallion Design in Jewel Tones
Located in Atlanta, GA
Hand Knotted Antique Persian Serapi-Heriz Rug, Keivan Woven Arts / rug V21-211026, country of origin / type: Persian / Serapi Heriz, circa Early-20th Century.
Measures: 7'10 x 11'6....
Category
Early 20th Century Persian Heriz Serapi Persian Rugs
Materials
Wool
Allover Designed Handmade Mahal Wool Rug In Gray From The 1900s
Located in Norwalk, CT
A Persian Mahal from the 20th century, this handwoven wool rug exemplifies the refined village weaving traditions of the Mahallat region. The spacious field is adorned with an allove...
Category
20th Century Persian Islamic Persian Rugs
Materials
Wool
Handmade Vintage Persian Gashkai Flatweave Runner Rug 3.4
x 11
, 1970s - 1N66
Located in Bordeaux, FR
Immerse yourself in the timeless artistry of this vintage Persian Gashkai kilim rug, a 1970s masterpiece handcrafted with exceptional skill. Measuring 104 cm x 337 cm (3.4 ft x 11 ft...
Category
1970s Vintage Persian Rugs
Materials
Wool
Early 20th Century Chinese Art Deco Rug
Located in Chicago, IL
A charming early 20th century Chinese Art Deco rug with a sweet colors palette with a mint green field surrounded by a wide gold border, and all overlaid with myriad flowers includin...
Category
1920s Chinese Art Deco Vintage Persian Rugs
Materials
Wool
Vintage Persian Bakhtiari Garden Panel Rug in Pale Yellow, Pink, French Blue
Located in Barrington, IL
This exquisite vintage Persian Bakhtiari rug, woven in the second quarter of the 20th century, features the highly coveted Garden Panel design—an iconic motif in Bakhtiari weaving that symbolizes the Persian ideal of paradise. The rug is artfully divided into four vertical panels, each displaying stylized floral compositions, blooming branches, and miniature trees, evoking the beauty and harmony of a walled garden.
The color palette is both delicate and vivid, featuring rare pale yellow, soft pink, French blue, and a variety of greens, accented by deeper tones of red, brown, and indigo—each derived from natural vegetable dyes. The resulting abrash and tonal variations enrich the rug’s character and confirm its authenticity.
Framed by one of the most beautifully detailed borders found in vintage tribal rugs.
Dimensions: 4’ 6” x 7’ 2"
Date of Manufacture: 2nd Quarter of the 1900s
Place of Origin: Persia
Material: Wool pile on a cotton foundation with vegetable dyes
Condition: Wear consistent with age and use
The Persian Knot Gallery, SKU: 1857
Bakhtiari Panel Rugs, Bakhtiari Garden Panels Carpets, Vintage Bakhtiari Rugs, Antique Bakhtiari Carpets, Medallion Bakhtiari, Allover Bakhtiari, Bakhtiari Tribal Rugs...
Category
1930s Persian Vintage Persian Rugs
Materials
Wool, Cotton
Antique Ziegler Sultanabad Persian Rug. Size: 13 ft 3 in x 16 ft 3 in
Located in New York, NY
Beautiful Large Antique Ziegler Sultanabad Persian Rug, Country of Origin / Rug Type: Persian Rug, Circa Date: 1880 – Size: 13 ft 3 in x 16 ft 3 in (4.04 m x 4.95 m).
Category
Late 19th Century Persian Sultanabad Antique Persian Rugs
Materials
Wool
Very Long Runner Antique Persian Camel Hair Serab or Hamadan Runner
Located in Atlanta, GA
Long runner antique rug from Persia with simple geometric design in camel, tan, red, blue tones, rug 13-0516, country of origin / type: Iran / camel hair, circa 1900.
This handwov...
Category
1890s Persian Malayer Antique Persian Rugs
Materials
Wool
Antique Malayer Persian Wool Runner Rug
Located in LOS ANGELES, CA
Antique Malayer Persian Wool Runner Rug. It is beautifully worn and thread baring. Edge wear illustrated.
Category
1890s Persian Antique Persian Rugs
Materials
Wool
Zabihi Collection Persian Bakhtiari Willow Tree Rug
Located in New York, NY
a 2nd quarter of the 20th century Persian Bakhtiari rug featuring a tree of life design on a navy field
Details
rug no. j4399
size 5' x 6' 6" (152 x 198 cm)
Category
Early 20th Century Serapi Persian Rugs
Materials
Wool
Antique Persian Malayer Rug with Herati Design and Modern Rustic Style
Located in Dallas, TX
61060 Rare Antique Persian Malayer Rug, 04'05 x 07'00. Amidst the twilight of design unfolds this hand-knotted wool antique Persian Malayer rug—a composition wrapped in a tranquil au...
Category
Early 20th Century Persian Malayer Persian Rugs
Materials
Wool
$2,962 Sale Price
25% Off
Zabihi Collection Antique Persian Sarouk Carpet
Located in New York, NY
An early 20th-century Persian Sarouk rug. Seafoam Green background with a terracotta border. Pink and turqoise accent colors
10'9'' x 13'11''
Category
Early 20th Century Persian Medieval Persian Rugs
Materials
Wool
$20,000 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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