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Persian Rugs For Sale
Antique Heriz Persian Wool Rug In Blue with Geometric Medallions Design
Located in Norwalk, CT
This early 20th century Heriz rug features bold geometric medallions and intricate tribal motifs in rich tones of blue, red, and ivory. Crafted from durable wool, its symmetrical lay...
Category
Early 20th Century Persian Heriz Serapi Persian Rugs
Materials
Wool
Zabihi Collection Antique Pale Blue Persian Tabriz Oversize Rug
Located in New York, NY
an early 20th century Persian Tabriz rug in Pale Blue
Details
rug no. 10456
size 12' 1" x 19' 1" (368 x 582 cm)
Category
Early 20th Century Persian Beaux Arts Persian Rugs
Materials
Wool
Antique Large 100% Wool Tabriz Persian Rug Carpet 390x310cm 13ftx10ft
Located in London, GB
This very elegant large antique fine quality Tabriz Persian rug dates from the mid 19th century.
This beautiful carpet was hand woven in Iran and has a 100% wool pile based on a cot...
Category
Mid-19th Century Antique Persian Rugs
Materials
Wool
Ararat Rugs Safavid Kirman Vase Technique Carpet Kerman Revival Rug Natural Dyed
By Ararat Rugs
Located in Tokyo, JP
Discover an exquisite, rare Safavid Kirman 'Vase-Technique' Carpet, handwoven in Eastern Turkiye. This splendid carpet is laid out with a floral design of surprising complexity, agai...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Turkish Revival Persian Rugs
Materials
Wool, Organic Material, Natural Fiber
12 x 15 Antique Malayer Persian Wool Rug In Earthy Tones with Vine Motifs
Located in Norwalk, CT
Handwoven in Persia, this early 20th century Malayer rug features a central medallion surrounded by intricate floral and vine motifs. Rendered in muted earth tones with hints of blue...
Category
20th Century Persian Malayer Persian Rugs
Materials
Wool
Ararat Rugs Safavid Kirman Vase Technique Carpet Kerman Revival Rug Natural Dyed
By Ararat Rugs
Located in Tokyo, JP
Experience the luxurious beauty of this handwoven oriental rug featuring a stunning historical vase-technique design. The unique 'Vase'-technique group showcases intricate weaving wi...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Turkish Revival Persian Rugs
Materials
Wool, Natural Fiber, Organic Material
Traditional Area Rug 8 ft x 11 ft - Flower Motif - Gold Blue
Pink
Located in Dallas, TX
Traditional Area Rug
Majestic Persian Workshop Elegance
A masterpiece of classical design, this fine hand-knotted rug showcases the artistry and precision of an exceptional Persian ...
Category
Mid-20th Century Persian Tribal Persian Rugs
Materials
Wool
The Midnight Garden: A Vintage Pakistani Tabriz Masterpiece in Noir Elegance
Located in Dallas, TX
79282 Vintage Black Pakistani Tabriz Rug, 10'03 x 13'06. This extraordinary hand-knotted wool Tabriz rug, accented with lustrous silk, is a contemp...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Pakistani Tabriz Persian Rugs
Materials
Wool, Silk
$5,145 Sale Price
25% Off
Zabihi Collection Antique Persian Tabriz soft Green Carpet
By Hadji Jalili
Located in New York, NY
a 1920s Persian Tabriz rug in soft green and brown hues.
Details
rug no. j2302
size 6' 8" x 9' (203 x 274 cm)
Category
Early 20th Century Persian Tabriz Persian Rugs
Materials
Wool
Zabihi Collection Vintage Persian Kashan carpet
Located in New York, NY
A mid 20th Century Signed Persian Kashan Rug.
The Persian script in that ivory section reads:
کاشان
(Kashan)
4'5'' x 7'4''
Category
Mid-20th Century Persian Kashan Persian Rugs
Materials
Wool
Authentic Persian Heriz Hand Knotted Wool Red Area Rug 8
0" x 10
6"
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
$1,465 Sale Price
20% Off
Late 19th Century Antique Persian Afshar Pictorial Rug
Located in Dallas, TX
79287 Rare Late 19th Century Antique Persian Afshar Pictorial Rug, 04'01 x 05'09. A Woven Legacy of Prestige and Purpose: 1880s Persian Afshar Pictorial Rug. Woven in the twilight of...
Category
Late 19th Century Persian Antique Persian Rugs
Materials
Wool
$9,345 Sale Price
25% Off
3
9"x6
2" Blush Red Vintage Persian Baluch Hand Knotted Pure Wool Oriental Rug
Located in Carlstadt, NJ
Blush Red, Vintage Persian Baluch with Geometric Pattern, Shaved Low, Zero Pile, Evenly Worn, Sides and Ends Professionally Secured, Clean, Hand Knotted, 100% Wool, Oriental Rug
Prim...
Category
1960s Persian Bohemian Vintage Persian Rugs
Materials
Wool
$354 Sale Price
25% Off
8
x11
3" Crimson Red Semi Antique Persian Heriz Even Wear Hand Knotted Wool Rug
Located in Carlstadt, NJ
Crimson Red, Semi Antique Persian Heriz with Slight Wear, Sheared Low, Zero Pile, Sides and Ends Professionally Secured, Hand Knotted, 100% Wool, Oriental Rug
Primary materials: Wool...
Category
1960s Persian Heriz Serapi Vintage Persian Rugs
Materials
Wool
$1,496 Sale Price
25% Off
Handmade Antique Art Deco Chinese Rug 3
x 4.10
1920s - 2B53
Located in Bordeaux, FR
This antique Art Deco Chinese rug from the 1920s is a beautiful handmade piece crafted from soft wool, featuring a rich golden-yellow field with a deeper ochre border. The design is ...
Category
1920s Vintage Persian Rugs
Materials
Wool
The Hunt of Kings: A Vintage Persian Najafabad Masterpiece of Myth and Majesty
Located in Dallas, TX
61433 Vintage Persian Najafabad Hunting Rug, 09'05 x 12'11. From the storied looms of central Persia comes this hand-knotted wool vintage Persian Najafabad rug, an extraordinary pict...
Category
Mid-20th Century Persian Aesthetic Movement Persian Rugs
Materials
Wool
$7,875 Sale Price
25% Off
1950
s Persian Shiraz Pictorial Rug with Battle of Shahriar King Darius
Lion
Located in Dallas, TX
79265 Vintage Persian Shiraz Pictorial Rug, 01'08 x 02'00. A rare and evocative artifact of storytelling in wool, this hand-knotted vintage Persian Shiraz rug transcends the realm of...
Category
Mid-20th Century Persian Tribal Persian Rugs
Materials
Wool
$1,049 Sale Price
25% Off
5
10"x9
Marine Green Painted Vintage Persian Tabriz Hand Knotted Pure Wool Rug
Located in Carlstadt, NJ
Marine Green, Painted Vintage Persian Tabriz, Colorfest, Shaved Down, Evenly Worn, Zero Pile, Sides and Ends Professionally Secured, Hand Knotted, 100% Wool, Oriental Rug
Primary mat...
Category
1960s Persian Bohemian Vintage Persian Rugs
Materials
Wool
$690 Sale Price
25% Off
Ararat Rugs Kerman Vase Technique Carpet 17th Century Revival Rug, Natural Dyed
By Ararat Rugs
Located in Tokyo, JP
The design source of the carpet comes from the book Museo Calouste Gulbenkian, Printed by Gulbenkian Museum Lisbon, in 2015, nr.52. This is a vase-technique carpet design in the 17th...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Turkish Revival Persian Rugs
Materials
Wool, Natural Fiber, Organic Material
Zabihi Collection Antique Ziegler Mahal Persian 19th Century Carpet
Located in New York, NY
a late 19th century Ziegler Sultanabad Mahal room-size square rug
Details
rug no. 10809
size 8' 10" x 10' 1" (269 x 307 cm)
Woven in a series of villages in Western Central Iran, S...
Category
Late 19th Century Persian Rustic Antique Persian Rugs
Materials
Wool
Zabihi Collection Antique Persian Malayer Rug
Located in New York, NY
a square size accent malayer rug in warm colors from the 1930s
Details
rug no. j4778
size 5' x 6' 2" (152 x 188 cm)
Category
Early 20th Century Persian Malayer Persian Rugs
Materials
Wool
Vintage Persian Sarouk Hand Knotted Red Floral Wool Area Rug Carpet 9
x 12
Located in Dayton, OH
Large vintage Persian Sarouk area rug / carpet featuring a floral motif with red field accented with blues and tans.
Dimensions:
106" x 144"
Category
Mid-20th Century Persian Rugs
Materials
Wool
$1,470 Sale Price
30% Off
Doris Leslie Blau Antique Persian Feraghan Handmade Wool Rug
Located in New York, NY
Authentic antique Persian Feraghan animal, botanic handmade wool rug
Size: 4'9" × 7'0" (144 × 213 cm)
Persian rugs are quite justly considered crème de la crème of the world’s antiqu...
Category
Early 20th Century Persian Persian Rugs
Materials
Wool
2
1"x9
1" Ruby Red Vintage Persian Hamadan Hand Knotted Pure Wool Runner Rug
Located in Carlstadt, NJ
Ruby Red, Vintage Persian Hamadan with Geometric Medallion Design, Distressed and Worn, Cropped Thin, Zero Pile, Sides and Ends Professionally Secured, Hand Knotted, 100% Wool, Fragm...
Category
1960s Persian Bohemian Vintage Persian Rugs
Materials
Wool
$570 Sale Price
25% Off
Zabihi Collection Vintage Persian Tabriz Pictorial Scenic Carpet
Located in New York, NY
1930s Persian Tabriz rug with a pictorial scenery design
rug no. j3839
size 9'8'' x 12' 11"
Pictorial rugs are some of the most over-the-top examples of the artistry, talent and d...
Category
Early 20th Century Persian Tabriz Persian Rugs
Materials
Wool
Brown Antique Persian Tabriz Wool Rug With Classic Medallion Design
Located in Norwalk, CT
This antique Persian Tabriz rug from the 1910s features a stunning blue field decorated with an intricate floral pattern, highlighted by rich red and brown accents.
This rug measure...
Category
Early 20th Century Persian Tabriz Persian Rugs
Materials
Wool
Zabihi Collection Large Antique Persian Sarouk
Located in New York, NY
A stunning full pile antique Persian Sarouk rug in mahogany red and royal blue.
12'1'' x 15'2'' early 20th century
Category
Early 20th Century Persian Chesterfield Persian Rugs
Materials
Wool
8
9"x12
3" Antique Persian Heriz Scarlet Red Pure Wool Hand Knotted 1920s Rug
Located in Carlstadt, NJ
This fabulous Hand-Knotted carpet has been created and designed for extra strength and durability. This rug has been handcrafted for weeks in the traditional method that is used to m...
Category
1920s Persian Vintage Persian Rugs
Materials
Wool
$5,970 Sale Price
25% Off
Antique Heriz Carpet 3.37m x 2.42m
Located in St. Albans, GB
A beautiful antique Heriz carpet, handwoven circa 1920 with a large geometrical medallion on a terracotta field and deep indigo border. Fabulous secondary colours, especially the lar...
Category
1920s Vintage Persian Rugs
Materials
Wool
Zabihi Collection Antique Persian Sarouk Rug
Located in New York, NY
Description
an early 20th century room size Sarouk Rug
Details
rug no. j3425
size 8' 2" x 12' 7" (249 x 384 cm)
Category
Early 20th Century Persian American Classical Persian Rugs
Materials
Wool
Ararat Rugs Bidjar Rug - 19th Century Design Persian Revival Carpet Natural Dyed
By Ararat Rugs
Located in Tokyo, JP
This is a Bidjar rug designed in the 19th century from the Bidjar region, also known as Bijar, which is a region in northwestern Iran known for producing some of the finest and most ...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Turkish Revival Persian Rugs
Materials
Wool, Natural Fiber, Organic Material
Hand Knotted Persian Tabriz Red
Blue Floral Medallion Wool Area Rug 9
x 12
Located in Dayton, OH
Very Fine wool oriental area rug from the second half of the 20th century. Hand knotted from wool with exquisite layered medallion and foliate detail throughout. Includes shades of ...
Category
Late 20th Century Persian Rugs
Materials
Wool
$1,645 Sale Price
30% Off
1890s Green Antique Indian Agra Handmade Wool Rug with Floral Pattern
Located in Norwalk, CT
A rare and graceful Agra from the late 19th century, this handwoven wool rug showcases the refined artistry of Topkapi-inspired design. The celadon field is adorned with a repeating ...
Category
Late 19th Century Indian Agra Antique Persian Rugs
Materials
Wool
Zabihi Collection Northwest Persian Sky Blue Room Size Rug
Located in New York, NY
1930s Northwest Persian Room size Rug featuring a sky blue background and large scale all over design
Details
rug no. 31424
size 8'10'' x 11'1''
Category
Early 20th Century Persian Malayer Persian Rugs
Materials
Wool
Vintage Bidjar Persian Tribal Kilim in Red, Gold and Blue Stripes by Rug
Kilim
Located in Long Island City, NY
This vintage 2x10 Persian Kilim is a new addition of Bidjar provenance in Rug & Kilim's rare tribal curations. Handwoven in wool circa 1950-1960.
Further on the Design:
Bidjar Kil...
Category
1950s Persian Tribal Vintage Persian Rugs
Materials
Wool
$1,720 Sale Price
20% Off
Blue Antique Persian Kashan Wool Rug Handmade with Floral Pattern
Located in Norwalk, CT
Discover the timeless beauty of an oversized, hand-knotted wool antique Kashan rug. Its intricate design features stunning rust and tan accents that elegantly contrast with a rich bl...
Category
19th Century Persian Islamic Antique Persian Rugs
Materials
Wool
Antique Persian Sultanabad 9 x 12 Rust, Light Blue
Ivory Handmade Area Rug
Located in Houston, TX
Condition: Antique
Origin: Persia
Design: Sultanabad
Circa: 1900s
Actual Size: 9' x 12'2"
Thickness: 1/4"
Colors: Ivory, Navy Blue, Rust, Gray
Content: Wool
RN: 1140095
Category
Early 1900s Persian Sultanabad Antique Persian Rugs
Materials
Wool
Zabihi Collection Red Antique Persian Tabriz Rug
Located in New York, NY
An early 20th-century Persian Tabriz Rug in red and blue
Details
rug no. j4266
size 8' 4" x 11' 8" (254 x 356 cm)
Category
20th Century Persian Tabriz Persian Rugs
Materials
Wool
Zabihi Collection Vintage Tabriz Pictorial Rug
By Hadji Jalili
Located in New York, NY
Enchanting Persian Pictorial Tabriz Rug
Details
rug no. j1319
size 1' 10" x 2' 3" (56 x 69 cm)
Category
Late 20th Century Persian Tabriz Persian Rugs
Materials
Wool, Cotton
19th Century Serapi Rug
Located in New York, NY
An extraordinary, authentic late 19th century Persian Heriz Serapi rug.
Measures: 11'3'' x 15'
The Serapi rug can be traced back to the beginning of Persian handmade rug production in 5,500 B.C., but it was not until the mid-19th century that Persian rugs began to be exported around the world. Before these rugs became an export item, they were used only in the villages in which they were produced.
Mellow colors and more minimal pattern distinguish the Serapi from other members of the Heriz family. Original Serapi rugs were created in the villages of Serapi, Sarab, Ahar, Heriz and Gorevan.
Older Heriz...
Category
19th Century Persian American Classical Antique Persian Rugs
Materials
Wool
$70,000
Antique Bakhshayesh Runner With Intricate Persian Geometric Patterns 13
5" X 3
5
Located in Los Angeles, US
Step into a world of timeless artistry with this antique Bakhshayesh runner, a Persian treasure that embodies the rich heritage of traditional craftsmanship. Handwoven with meticulou...
Category
Mid-20th Century Persian Kilim Persian Rugs
Materials
Wool, Cotton
9 x 12 21st Century Sultanabad Wool Rug With Multicolor Geometric Design
Located in Norwalk, CT
A contemporary Persian Sultanabad rug, handcrafted from wool, features a vibrant multi-colored field.
This rug measures: 9'4" x 12'5".
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Persian Modern Persian Rugs
Materials
Wool
Ararat Rugs Heriz Medallion Rug 19th Century Persian Revival Carpet Natural Dyed
By Ararat Rugs
Located in Tokyo, JP
Woven in the spirit of the great Persian village tradition, this hand-knotted Heriz rug embodies strength, clarity, and enduring design. At its heart is a commanding geometric medall...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Turkish Revival Persian Rugs
Materials
Wool, Natural Fiber, Organic Material
Vintage Gabbeh Persian Rug with Beige-Brown Animal Pictorials - Rug
Kilim
Located in Long Island City, NY
This vintage 4x6 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:
This vintage Ga...
Category
1950s Persian Tribal Vintage Persian Rugs
Materials
Wool
$2,080 Sale Price
20% Off
Antique Circa 1900 Brown Persian Tabriz Rug Carpet, 4
4 x 5
9
Located in New York, NY
4'4 x 5'9. The central medallion has wonderful floral details and is then enclosed in a larger medallion. The color combination of soft ivory and browns and slightly deeper shades gi...
Category
19th Century Persian Tabriz Antique Persian Rugs
Materials
Wool
Traditional Sarouk Persian-Style Rug 6
6" X 10
Located in Los Angeles, US
This hand-knotted wool Sarouk-style rug features a rare and visually intricate garden panel pattern, composed of floral and geometric motifs arranged in a symmetrical grid layout. Ec...
Category
Early 2000s Persian Sarouk Farahan Persian Rugs
Materials
Wool
$2,600 / set
Vintage Gabbeh Persian Tribal Rug, Beige-Gray DIiamond Medallions - 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 iconic tribal pieces. Hand-knotted in wool circa 1950-1960.
On the Design:
Rooted in the...
Category
1950s Persian Tribal Vintage Persian Rugs
Materials
Wool
$1,120 Sale Price
20% Off
Persian Sultanabad Masters Wool 8X10 Ivory, Beige
Grey Handmade Area Rug
Located in Houston, TX
Condition: New
Origin: Persia
Design: Sultanabad
Actual size: 8.2 x 10
Color: Ivory Gray, Beige
Content: Wool
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Persian Sultanabad Persian Rugs
Materials
Wool
Vintage Persian Tabriz Rug, Washed Whisper-Gray and Cream Floral - Rug
Kilim
Located in Long Island City, NY
Made with hand-knotted wool and originating circa 1970-1980, this 9x13 vintage Persian Tabriz rug represents a truly distinguished addition to Rug
Kilim's vintage collection—a...
Category
1970s Persian Tabriz Vintage Persian Rugs
Materials
Wool
$2,080 Sale Price
20% Off
Mid-20th Century Persian Afshar Accent Rug
Located in New York, NY
Two giant straw round medallions, each with 16 or 17 small floral pendants, totally dominate the six-pointed grey field, with snaky compressed cloud bands above and below. Buff verti...
Category
Mid-20th Century Persian Tribal Persian Rugs
Materials
Wool
2
9"x3
10" Orange Boteh Design Vintage Persian Sarouk Mir Hand Knotted Wool Rug
Located in Carlstadt, NJ
This fabulous Hand-Knotted carpet has been created and designed for extra strength and durability. This rug has been handcrafted for weeks in the traditional method that is used to m...
Category
1960s Persian Medieval Vintage Persian Rugs
Materials
Wool
$234 Sale Price
25% Off
Early 20th Century Persian Heriz Rug
Located in Chicago, IL
This early 20th-century Persian Heriz rug is a powerful example of the bold, geometric style for which the region is celebrated. Woven in the rugged mountains of northwest Iran, near...
Category
1920s Persian Heriz Serapi Vintage Persian Rugs
Materials
Wool
Antique Heriz Carpet 3.96m x 2.93m
Located in St. Albans, GB
A fabulous antique Heriz carpet, hand woven circa 1920. The design features a large geometrical medallion on a raspberry red field and deep indigo border. Lovely secondary colours, e...
Category
1920s Vintage Persian Rugs
Materials
Wool
13
8"x15
10" Antique Persian Sarouk Cinnamon Red All Wool Hand Knotted 1930s Rug
Located in Carlstadt, NJ
This fabulous Hand-Knotted carpet has been created and designed for extra strength and durability. This rug has been handcrafted for weeks in the traditional method that is used to m...
Category
1930s Persian Vintage Persian Rugs
Materials
Wool
$7,170 Sale Price
25% Off
Floral Designed Antique Persian Malayer Wool Rug In Blue From The 1890s
Located in Norwalk, CT
Explore the sophistication of this antique Malayer hand-knotted wool rug, featuring a deep blue field complemented by an exquisite all-over pattern enhanced by accents of red and bei...
Category
Late 19th Century Persian Malayer Antique Persian Rugs
Materials
Wool
Zabihi Collection Oversize Antique Sultanabad Mahal Persian Carpet
Located in New York, NY
high decorative Persian Mahal Sultanabad Oversize Rug from the early 20th century
Measures: 10'8'' x 16'10''
Woven in a series of villages in Western Central Iran, Sultanabad carpe...
Category
Early 20th Century Persian Agra Persian Rugs
Materials
Wool
Turkey Area Rug Circa 1990 - Sultanabad Design - Ivory
Located in Dallas, TX
Sultanabad Splendor: A Masterpiece of Turkish Weaving
Legacy Woven in Every Knot
Step into a realm of sophisticated beauty with this exquisite hand-knotted Turkish Sultanabad rug, ci...
Category
20th Century Turkish Sultanabad Persian Rugs
Materials
Wool
$18,775 Sale Price
20% Off
Handmade Antique Native American Navajo Rug 3.10
x 5.8
1880s - 2B44
Located in Bordeaux, FR
Experience the timeless beauty of Native American artistry with this rare, handmade antique Navajo rug from the 1880s. Crafted from rich wool and measuring approximately 3 feet 10 in...
Category
1880s Antique Persian Rugs
Materials
Wool
Tibetan Tiger Rug Wool and Silk 3x6 ft by Djoharian Collection Antique Design
Located in Lohr, Bavaria, DE
A Tibetan Tiger rug, hand knotted in Nepal, 2/3 silk and 1/3 wool pile.
This traditional Tiger rug design is typically found on antique rugs called Khaden. It describes a small size...
Category
2010s Nepalese Art Deco Persian Rugs
Materials
Wool, Silk
$2,098 Sale Price / item
20% Off
Zabihi Collection Antique Persian Heriz Rug
Located in New York, NY
Throw size Persian Karadja Heriz rug with a soft denim blue field with other rustic colors.
Measures: 3'4'' x 4'3'.
Category
20th Century Persian Heriz Serapi 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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