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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 Silk Persian Rugs
Materials
Wool, Silk
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 Silk Persian Rugs
Materials
Wool, Silk
Persian Blue Round Nain Rug
Located in San Diego, CA
This authentic Persian round hand-made Nain 9 LAA (rug has high quality wool and silk pile with cotton foundation. The silk highlights the detail in the design. Nain is a city in Ira...
Category
Early 2000s Persian Silk Persian Rugs
Materials
Wool, Cotton, Silk
Persian Qum Rug
Located in San Diego, CA
This authentic rug is from Qum, Iran which has been a rug weaving center in the past 100 years with high quality and expensive handmade rug. This stunning piece has silk pile and sil...
Category
Early 2000s Persian Silk Persian Rugs
Materials
Silk
$4,950
Contemporary Modern Design Rug Hand Knotted Wool and Silk Djoharian Collection
Located in Lohr, Bavaria, DE
Tribal style rug by Djoharian Design, hand knotted wool and sari silk circa 8 x 10 ft. A stunning modern rug in transitional design.
Description:
Modern rug with nomadic motifs.
...
Category
2010s Indian Tribal Silk Persian Rugs
Materials
Wool, Silk
Antique Silk Tabriz Prayer Rug, Northwest Persia.
Located in Point Richmond, CA
Antique Silk Tabriz Prayer Rug, Northwest Persia. A high quality pictorial and directional design. This rug is a unique interpretation of the tr...
Category
1890s Persian Tabriz Antique Silk Persian Rugs
Materials
Silk
$16,000 Sale Price
38% Off
Persian Fish Design Tabriz Runner Rug
Located in San Diego, CA
Tabriz rugs are well known for their excellent weaving and design. One of the very famous patterns of Tabriz rugs are Fish design known is Mahi and is one of the classis patterns produced by the masterful carpet in Tabriz. This beautiful piece has wool and silk pile with cotton foundation. The base color is brown and the border is cream. Mahi rugs...
Category
Early 2000s Persian Tabriz Silk Persian Rugs
Materials
Wool, Cotton, Silk
Djoharian Collection Exclusive Pure Silk Hereke Original Turkish Rug Signed 5x3
Located in Lohr, Bavaria, DE
Very fine Turkish pure silk Hereke rug from the famous town of finest carpets.
Hereke silk carpet / rug Turkey 5.0 x 3.0 ft 155 x 95 cm
Rare fine Hereke silk carpet, hand-knotted...
Category
20th Century Turkish Islamic Silk Persian Rugs
Materials
Silk
Djoharian Collection Exclusive Pure Silk Hereke Original Turkish Rug Signed
Located in Lohr, Bavaria, DE
Very fine Turkish pure silk Hereke rug from the famous town of finest carpets.
Hereke silk carpet / rug Turkey 3.0 x 2.2 ft 91 x 65 cm
Rare fine...
Category
20th Century Turkish Islamic Silk Persian Rugs
Materials
Silk
Silk On Silk Carpet Circa 1970 - N° 1408
Located in Paris, FR
Artist: Manufacture De Qom (ghoum)
Period: 20th century
Style: Orientalism
Condition: Perfect condition
Material: Silk
Category
1970s East Asian Vintage Silk Persian Rugs
Materials
Silk
Mid-20th Century Persian Tabriz Carpet with Silk Highlights
Located in New York, NY
Mid-20th Century Persian Tabriz Carpet with Silk Highlights
4' x 6'9''.
Category
1940s Persian Vintage Silk Persian Rugs
Materials
Wool, Silk
Vintage Persian Silk Qum Rug. 2 ft x 3 ft
Located in New York, NY
Beautiful Green Background Vase Design Small Floral Vintage Silk Persian Qum Rug , Country of Origin / Rug Type: Vintage Persian Rug, Circa Date: ...
Category
Late 20th Century Persian Tabriz Silk Persian Rugs
Materials
Silk
Antique Persian Silk Embroidery. 4 ft. 5 in x 7 ft. 5 in
Located in New York, NY
Beautifully antique Persian silk Rashti Embroidery textile 70225, country of origin: Persia, date circa 1900. Size: 4 ft. 5 in x 7 ft. 5 in (1.35 m x 2.26 m).
Category
Early 20th Century Persian Other Silk Persian Rugs
Materials
Silk
Persian Floral Tabriz Round Rug
Located in San Diego, CA
Introducing a stunning hand knotted Persian Tabriz rug that epitomizes quality craftsmanship and timeless beauty. Featuring a stunning medallion floral design, this rug captivates wi...
Category
2010s Persian Tabriz Silk Persian Rugs
Materials
Wool, Cotton, Silk
Handmade Vintage Turkish Hereke Silk Rug 13" x 17" 1970s - 1D191
Located in Bordeaux, FR
This stunning Turkish Hereke rug, hand-knotted in the 1970s, is a masterpiece of artistry and craftsmanship. Made entirely of pure silk, it features a luxurious texture and intricate...
Category
1970s Vintage Silk Persian Rugs
Materials
Silk
1940s Unique Persian Silk Souf Qum Floral Garden Antique Rug 3
6"x5
3" Carpet
Located in New York, NY
Mid 20th Century Persian Silk Souf Qum Carpet
3'6" x 5'3" - 106 x 160 cm
Category
1940s Persian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Silk Persian Rugs
Materials
Silk
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 Silk Persian Rugs
Materials
Wool, Silk
Nazmiyal Collection Antique Persian Mashad Wool
Silk Rug 8 ft 1 in x 12 ft
Located in New York, NY
Masterpiece Antique Persian Mashad Wool & Silk Rug Signed by Master Weaver Saber, Country of origin: Persia, Circa date: 1920
Category
20th Century Persian Khorassan Silk Persian Rugs
Materials
Wool, Silk
Extremely Fine Weave Persian Nain Habibian in Floral Pattern with Silk Highlight
Located in Barrington, IL
This extremely fine hand knotted Persian Nain rug, crafted in the 4th quarter of the 1900s, is an exquisite example of the artistry and precision for which Habibian-signed Nain rugs are globally celebrated. Known for their exceptionally high knot count and elegant aesthetic, Habibian rugs are among the most collectible in Persian weaving.
Set on a soft ivory background with a graceful pale tan border, this rug features a flowing floral design with accent colors in French blue, pale brown, and ivory. The field design—characterized by circular branching patterns—is reminiscent of the refined style found in Isfahan rugs, lending the piece a sense of symmetry and timeless beauty.
The corner spandrels are woven in a stunning blue tone, filled with intricate cream motifs that enhance the overall harmony of the composition. At the heart of the rug lies a brilliant central medallion, enriched with generous silk highlights that shimmer under changing light—creating a subtle three-dimensional effect that brings the design to life.
Made with a wool pile on a cotton foundation, and adorned with silk throughout, this rug is a rare and luxurious statement piece—a true masterwork from the legendary Habibian workshop in the city of Nain.
Dimensions: 6’ 10” x 10’ 3” ”
Date of Manufacture: 4th Quarter of the 1900s
Place of Origin: Persia
Material: Wool pile on a cotton foundation with silk highlights
Condition: Excellent
The Persian Knot Gallery, SKU 1239
Nain Floral Carpets, Nain Habibian, Habibian Nain Carpets...
Category
Late 20th Century Persian Silk Persian Rugs
Materials
Wool, Cotton, Silk
Persian Oval Tabriz Rug
Located in San Diego, CA
This authentic Persian handmade runner has wool and silk pile with cotton foundation. This beautiful rug is from Tabriz and the design is medallion, floral. The base color is cream a...
Category
Late 20th Century Tabriz Silk Persian Rugs
Materials
Wool, Cotton, Silk
$1,960 Sale Price
20% Off
Persian Blue Nain Rug
Located in San Diego, CA
This authentic Persian round hand-made Nain 9 LAA has high quality wool and silk pile with cotton foundation. (Each thread of the warp is made up of three threa...
Category
1990s Persian Silk Persian Rugs
Materials
Wool, Cotton, Silk
$7,175 Sale Price
30% Off
9
8"x9
8" Pink Wool and Pure Silk Hand Knotted Persian Erased Design Round Rug
Located in Carlstadt, NJ
This is a truly genuine one-of-a-kind Wool and Pure Silk Hand Knotted Pink Persian Erased Medallion Design Oriental Round Rug. It has been Knotted for months and months in the centur...
Category
2010s Indian Modern Silk Persian Rugs
Materials
Silk
$7,624 Sale Price
25% Off
Late 19th Century Uzbek Bukhara Suzani Textile, Embroidered Wall Tapestry
Located in Dallas, TX
78513 Rare Late 19th Century Antique Uzbek Bukhara Suzani Tapestry, 04'09 x 07'04. Step into a world of aristocratic refinement with this Late 19th Century Antique Uzbek Bukhara Suza...
Category
Late 19th Century Uzbek Suzani Antique Silk Persian Rugs
Materials
Silk, Wool, Cotton
Extremely Fine Persian Isfahan Wool
Silk Rug 7
0
x 10
0
Located in New York, NY
Extremely Fine Persian Isfahan Wool & Silk Rug 7'0'' x 10'0''. A four way, symmetric allover pattern of vinery, palmettes and arabesque vases evenly adorns the ivory field, while a p...
Category
1970s Persian Vintage Silk Persian Rugs
Materials
Wool, Silk
$14,400 Sale Price
51% Off
Antique Hereke Rug 2
8
x 3
8
Located in New York, NY
Antique Hereke Rug 2'8'' x 3'8''. Sandy ecru niche shaped field with a central basal vase and half columns with palmette capitals. Inscribed alam-shaped panel just above, and vinery ...
Category
Early 20th Century Persian Silk Persian Rugs
Materials
Silk
$6,000 Sale Price
20% Off
Very Fine Persian Qum Silk Rug/Carpet
Located in Gainesville, VA
This beautiful antique Heriz Serapi rug, hand-knotted in the early 1900s, is a stunning example of Persian craftsmanship and artistry. Despite its age, the rug is in excellent condit...
Category
1980s Persian Tabriz Vintage Silk Persian Rugs
Materials
Silk
Admiral Blue Hand Knotted Wool and Silk Tone on Tone Rug 12
2" x 18
3"
Located in Carlstadt, NJ
This fabulous Hand-Knotted carpet has been created and designed for extra strength and durability. This rug has been handcrafted for weeks in the traditional method that is used to m...
Category
2010s Indian Tabriz Silk Persian Rugs
Materials
Silk
$7,559 Sale Price
25% Off
Antique Hand Woven Persian Kerman Rug
Located in Chicago, IL
Antique Hand Woven Persian Kerman Rug
This exquisite Antique Hand Woven Persian Kerman Rug showcases a classic rectangular design, embodying the elegance of traditional Oriental cra...
Category
Early 20th Century Persian Other Silk Persian Rugs
Materials
Wool, Silk
21st Century Persian Silk Quom Square Oversize Carpet by Galerie Shabab
Located in New York, NY
A modern Persian Silk Quom square oversize carpet handmade during the 21st century.
Measures: 19' 9" x 19' 11"
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Persian Neoclassical Silk Persian Rugs
Materials
Silk
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 Silk Persian Rugs
Materials
Wool, Silk
Art Deco Wool and Silk, Black and Cream, Persian Carpet, 10x14
Located in New York, NY
This wool and silk, black and cream Persian carpet inspired by Art Deco traditions measures 10' x 14.' Simple and elegant, "Agora" utilizes contrasting black and cream tones to creat...
Category
2010s Persian Art Deco Silk Persian Rugs
Materials
Wool, Silk
Fine Silk Ghom Persian Ghom Rug Qum Rug Handmade Silk Foundation
Located in New York, NY
Fine silk Qumm Ghomm rug 100% silk silk foundation 7x10 Handmade Silk Rug
6'6" x 9'10"
7x10
199cm x 300cm
"Very fine silk rug with an intricate weave and artisan workma...
Category
Early 2000s Persian Silk Persian Rugs
Materials
Silk
Mid 20th Century Persian Nain Carpet ( 19
6" x 39
6" - 595 x 1205 )
Located in New York, NY
Mid 20th Century Persian Nain Carpet ( 19' 6" x 39' 6" - 595 x 1205 )
Palace size with Medallion in Ivory background with highlight of silk.
Category
1960s Persian Vintage Silk Persian Rugs
Materials
Silk, Wool
Early 20th Century Persian Silk Tabriz Carpet ( 10
x 13
8" - 305 x 417 )
Located in New York, NY
21764
Tabriz Silk Carpet
Azerbaijan Province, Northwestern Persia
10’ x 13’8” – 305 x 417
Circa 1910
All-silk foundation, fine symmetric (Turkish) knots in silk, with narrow end bands with silk pile in relief over a flat-woven silk ground.
This is an antique tour...
Category
1910s Persian Tabriz Vintage Silk Persian Rugs
Materials
Silk
Wool Hand-Knotted Persian Art Nouveau Carpet with Silk Highlights, 9
x 12
Located in New York, NY
A masterful tribute to Art Nouveau’s flowing elegance, this 9' x 12' Persian carpet is hand-knotted in organic wool with delicate silk highlights, blending natural materials with tim...
Category
2010s Persian Art Nouveau Silk Persian Rugs
Materials
Wool, Silk
Antique Silk Wool Tabriz Persian Hand Knotted Geometric Bokhara Palace Rug
Located in Dayton, OH
Antique silk and wool tabriz rug or carpet. Features a field of reds and blues, patterned flowers and floral motif, and a triple boarder. Approx 225 kn...
Category
Early 20th Century Tabriz Silk Persian Rugs
Materials
Wool, Silk
$5,600 Sale Price
30% Off
Nazmiyal Collection Antique Persian Heriz Rug 7 ft 5 in x 11 ft 5 in
Located in New York, NY
Luxurious Silk Antique Persian Heriz Tree of Life Rug, Country of origin: Persia, Circa date: dated 1304 (1887)
Category
19th Century Persian Heriz Serapi Antique Silk Persian Rugs
Materials
Silk
21st Century Persian Quom Silk Round Rug by Galerie Shabab
Located in New York, NY
This 21st century Persian Silk Quom round rug, measuring 1' 7" x 1' 7", is a fine example of modern Persian craftsmanship infused with traditional artistry. Woven in the prestigious ...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Persian Rustic Silk Persian Rugs
Materials
Wool, Silk
Khotan Samarkand Superior Luxury Rug Hand-Knotted Silk Wool by Djoharian Design
Located in Lohr, Bavaria, DE
The Khotan Samarkand Superior Luxury Rug is a masterpiece of design and craftsmanship, hand-knotted from pure silk and premium wool. Designed in Lohr, Bavaria by the Djoharian Design...
Category
2010s Nepalese Khotan Silk Persian Rugs
Materials
Wool, Silk
Vintage Oval Shaped Persian Tabriz Rug in Floral Pattern in Ivory, Pink, Blue
Located in Barrington, IL
An exceptional and rare find, this vintage oval-shaped Persian Tabriz rug from the fourth quarter of the 20th century features a delicate floral pattern masterfully handwoven with s...
Category
Late 20th Century Persian Silk Persian Rugs
Materials
Wool, Cotton, Silk
Botanical Antique Silk Kashan Rug
By Mohtashem
Located in New York, NY
An extraordinary early 20th century Persian Mohtashem Kashan silk room size rug highlighted by a light green field.
Measures: 8'4'' x 11'5''.
Category
Early 20th Century Persian Kashan Silk Persian Rugs
Materials
Wool, Silk
Legacy of a Dynasty: Late 19th Century Persian Mohtasham Silk Kashan Rug
Located in Dallas, TX
74220 Rare Late 29th Century Antique Persian Mohtashem Kashan Silk Rug, 06'06 x 10'06. Woven during the late 19th century by the celebrated Mohtasham atelier of Kashan, this sublime ...
Category
Late 19th Century Persian Kashan Antique Silk Persian Rugs
Materials
Silk
Antique Heriz Rug 4
3
x 5
6
Located in New York, NY
Antique Heriz Rug 4'3'' x 5'6''. The numerous rugs of the famous NW Persian weaving district, from small scatters to giant carpets and a few runners, in semi-geometric medallion, cen...
Category
Late 19th Century Persian Antique Silk Persian Rugs
Materials
Silk
$30,400 Sale Price
20% Off
19th Century N.W. Persian Silk Heriz Carpet ( 4
x 6
- 122 x 183 )
Located in New York, NY
19th Century N.W. Persian Silk Heriz Carpet
Category
1870s Persian Heriz Serapi Antique Silk Persian Rugs
Materials
Silk
Vintage Persian Tabriz Round Faraji Rug in Pure Silk - Size: 16
2 X 16
2
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Vintage Tabriz Round Faraji Rug in Silk 16'2 X 16'2
Key Details:
Pile: Silk
Foundation: Silk
Origin: Tabriz around Faraji
Design: Ghonbad
Approximate Age: 55 years
Quality (KPI): 50...
Category
20th Century Persian Tabriz Silk Persian Rugs
Materials
Silk
Zabihi Collection Signed Turkish Silk Herekeh Owl Rug
Located in New York, NY
a late 20th-century Turkish Silk Rug with birds and owls on a landscape background
Details
rug no. j4457
size 1' 1" x 1' 5" (33 x 43 cm)
Category
Late 20th Century Persian Agra Silk Persian Rugs
Materials
Silk
Handmade Vintage Persian Isfahan Rug With Silk 3.6
x 5.2
1950s - 1D142
Located in Bordeaux, FR
Elevate your interior with this exquisite Persian Isfahan rug, crafted with unparalleled finesse. Hand-knotted in the 1950s, this luxurious piece boasts intricate floral designs wove...
Category
1950s Vintage Silk Persian Rugs
Materials
Wool, Silk
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 Silk Persian Rugs
Materials
Wool, Silk
$2,200 Sale Price
20% Off
1920
s Haji Jalili Antique Persian Tabriz Carpet with Traditional Style
By Haji Jalili
Located in Dallas, TX
79132 Haji Jalili Antique Persian Tabriz Rug, 04'00 x 04'11. This exquisitely crafted cotton and silk antique Persian Tabriz rug, attributed to th...
Category
Early 20th Century Persian Tabriz Silk Persian Rugs
Materials
Cotton, Silk
Antique Persian Heriz Serapi Silk Rug Rare Medallion 117cm × 148cm 4×5 c.1920
Located in New York, NY
This rare antique Persian Silk Heriz Serapi rug, circa 1920, is a museum-quality masterpiece featuring an exquisite geometric medallion design. Woven in 100% natural silk on a silk f...
Category
Early 20th Century Persian Heriz Serapi Silk Persian Rugs
Materials
Silk
Persian Rug 90s
Located in Ljubljana, SI
Persian Rug 1990s.
Perfect vitage find in mint condition.
Category
1990s Slovenian International Style Silk Persian Rugs
Materials
Silk
$1,585 Sale Price
20% Off
Superior Luxury Heriz Persian Rug 8x10 in Silk by Djoharian Design
Located in Lohr, Bavaria, DE
A beautiful contemporary modernized Persian Heriz design hand-knotted rug using finest wool and silk in 8 x 10 ft
By Djoharian Design.
Heriz Rugs: A Tradition of Bold Design and Ti...
Category
2010s Nepalese Modern Silk Persian Rugs
Materials
Wool, Silk
12
x15
4" Gray Erased Persian Inspired Design Wool and Silk Hand Knotted Rug
Located in Carlstadt, NJ
Pink Gray, Broken and Erased Persian Inspired Design, Wool and Silk with Touch of Pink, Hand Knotted, Oversize Oriental Rug
Primary materials: Wool & Silk
Latex: No Pile
height: 0.2...
Category
2010s Indian Modern Silk Persian Rugs
Materials
Silk
$3,570 Sale Price
25% Off
Fine Persian Nain Silk
Wool Ardabil Floral Medallion Area Rug Carpet 9
x 13
Located in Dayton, OH
Vintage fine Persian Nain rug or carpet. Designed After the Ardabil Carpet (or Ardebil Carpet), one of the most famous rugs in the world. Made of silk and wool featuring floral all o...
Category
Late 20th Century Silk Persian Rugs
Materials
Wool, Silk
$6,300 Sale Price
30% Off
Handmade Vintage Persian Tabriz Silk Rug 2.5
x 4.3
1950s - 1C1150
Located in Bordeaux, FR
This handmade vintage Persian Tabriz silk rug, crafted in the 1950s, features an elegant floral medallion design with intricate detailing and soft, lustrous artificial silk fibers. A...
Category
1950s Vintage Silk Persian Rugs
Materials
Silk
$427 Sale Price
60% Off
Red Fine Persian Tabriz Wool and Silk Rug with Medallion Design, 3
x 5
Located in New York, NY
This red, blue, cream, and green fine Persian Tabriz wool and silk rug, 3' x 5', showcases the signature precision, elegance, and artistry that define the master weavers of Tabriz. W...
Category
Early 2000s Persian Tabriz Silk Persian Rugs
Materials
Wool, Silk
Persian Silk Heriz Carpet, circa 1870
Located in Port Washington, NY
Antique Heriz wool carpets are renowned for their crisp, abstract geometric interpretation of classical Persian rug design. Heriz carpets woven in silk, however, are quite distinct a...
Category
Late 19th Century Persian Heriz Serapi Antique Silk Persian Rugs
Materials
Silk
Authentic Persian Isfahan Hand Knotted Wool Silk Blend Ivory Area Rug 8
7" x 12
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 Silk Persian Rugs
Materials
Wool, Silk
$11,010 Sale Price
20% Off
Art Nouveau Blue, Cream, Brown, and Green Wool and Silk Persian Rug, 4
x 6
Located in New York, NY
This art nouveau blue, cream, brown, and green wool and silk Persian rug, sized 4' x 6', showcases a mesmerizing blend of colors and i...
Category
2010s Persian Art Nouveau Silk Persian Rugs
Materials
Wool, Silk
Vintage Persian Wool and Silk Tabriz Rug
Located in Dallas, TX
77182 Wool and Silk Vintage Persian Tabriz Rug, 09'09 x 13'05. With a harmonious blend of French Rococo elegance and Persian craftsmanship, this wool and silk Tabriz rug showcases a ...
Category
Late 20th Century Persian Tabriz Silk Persian Rugs
Materials
Wool, Silk
Vintage Handmade Silk Persian Rugs for Sale on 1stDibs
Make a bold statement in a living room or bedroom by incorporating vintage silk Persian rugs in your home decor.
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, authentic 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. Although this 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. 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.
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 older 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.
When shopping for vintage silk 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, Persian tribal rugs and other antique and vintage rugs for sale on 1stDibs.
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