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Style: Tribal
Mid-20th Century Bakhtiari Rug
Located in Chicago, IL
A wonderful mid-20th century Persian Bakhtiari rug with a patchwork pattern composed of a grid of varying floral patterns woven in crimson, indigo, green, and cream, and surrounded b...
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1950s Persian Vintage Tribal Persian Rugs

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Wool

Early 20th Century Persian Bidjar Runner
Located in Chicago, IL
A beautiful early 20th century Persian Bidjar runner with a field woven with an all-over repeated multi-colored floral pattern set against an abrash indigo background, surrounded by ...
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Early 1900s Persian Antique Tribal Persian Rugs

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Wool

Antique Persian Hamadan Rug
Located in Dallas, TX
61016 Antique-Worn Persian Hamadan Rug, 04'02 x 07'00. Distressed antique-washed Hamadan rugs are authentic Persian rugs, originating from the Hamadan region in Iran, that have undergone a deliberate process to create a weathered or worn appearance, giving them a sense of age and history. This distressing technique involves washing the rug to fade the colors, soften the fibers, and create an overall worn-in look. The intentional wear and fading mimic the natural aging process of antique rugs, providing a sense of authenticity and character. In this hand-knotted wool distressed antique Persian Hamadan rug...
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Early 20th Century Persian Tribal Persian Rugs

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Wool

Vintage Bidjar Persian Tribal Kilim in Red, Gold and Blue Stripes by Rug Kilim
Located in Long Island City, NY
This vintage 5x5 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 Kili...
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1950s Persian Vintage Tribal Persian Rugs

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Wool

Antique Persian Shiraz Runner with Rustic Tribal Style
Located in Dallas, TX
60890 distressed antique Persian Shiraz Runner 02'07 x 08'08. With its warm hues and rugged beauty, this hand-knotted wool antique Persian Shiraz runner will take on a curated lived-...
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Early 20th Century Persian Tribal Persian Rugs

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Wool

Mid-Century Modern Minimalist Style Tribal Mazandaran Flatweave Rug
Located in New York, NY
Our Mazandaran Collection highlights the minimalist sophistication that existed long before the modern era. These rugs are inspired by the kilims that were woven by Persian women in ...
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2010s Persian Tribal Persian Rugs

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Wool

Vintage Shahsavan Persian Kilim in Polychromatic Stripes
Located in Long Island City, NY
This vintage 4x10 Shahsavan Persian Kilim is handwoven in wool, and originates circa 1950-1960. On the Design: This piece enjoys geometric & striped patterns in red, brown, bl...
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1950s Persian Vintage Tribal Persian Rugs

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Wool

The Crimson Cavalier Emblem: Vintage Shiraz Masterpiece of Noble Tribal Elegance
Located in Dallas, TX
79414 Vintage Persian Shiraz Rug, 02'00 x 02'02. There is an undeniable majesty to this vintage Persian Shiraz rug—an intoxicating blend of tribal storytelling, noble symbolism, and ...
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Mid-20th Century Persian Tribal Persian Rugs

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Wool

Zabihi Collection Tribal Chicken Motif Rustic Persian Afshar Accent Rug
Located in New York, NY
An early 20th century Persian Tribal Afshar Shiraz carpet with an all-over chicken motif on an ivory field, rustic accents Measures: 4'2” x 5'11”.
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20th Century Persian Tribal Persian Rugs

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Wool

Mid-20th Century Persian Bakhtiari Accent Rug
Located in New York, NY
A vintage Persian Bakhtiari accent rug. Two columns of plain navy wide cartouches alternate with equally undecorated, well-abrashed similar red-brown panels, all within ivory jogged ...
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Mid-20th Century Persian Tribal Persian Rugs

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Wool

Nazmiyal Collection Vintage Persian Gabbeh Rug 2 ft 3 in x 4 ft 2 in
Located in New York, NY
Small Vintage Persian Gabbeh Rug With Colorful ZigZag Design, Country of Origin: Persia, Circa Date: Vintage
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20th Century Persian Tribal Persian Rugs

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Wool

Early 20th Century Persian Lilihan Rug
Located in Chicago, IL
A striking early 20th century Persian Lilihan rug with the most beautiful field with myriad stylized flower and leaves surrounded by a stunning border with a central floral stripe fl...
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1930s Persian Vintage Tribal Persian Rugs

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Wool

Proto Kurdish Northwest Persian Circa 1700s
Located in Santa Barbara, CA
Proto Kurdish Northwest Persian Rug, Circa 1700s — 3′8″ × 6′ The Proto Kurdish Northwest Persian Rug, circa 1700s, is a remarkable example of early tribal artistry from the Kurdish ...
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Early 18th Century Persian Antique Tribal Persian Rugs

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Wool

Mid-20th Century Handmade Persian Gabbeh Accent Rug
Located in New York, NY
A vintage Persian Gabbeh accent rug handmade during the mid-20th century. Measures: 4' 2" x 6' 1" Persian Rugs Carpets: Persia (Iran) is a moderately large country with a very long history and an enormous art/craft/industry built around the handmade carpet. Until the discovery of oil, carpets were the largest Persian export. The craft goes back to ancient times, although the history is more broken than one might expect or desire. The Pazyryk rug...
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Mid-20th Century Persian Tribal Persian Rugs

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Wool

Vintage Gabbeh Persian Rug, Green with Tribal Tiger Pictorial - Rug Kilim
Located in Long Island City, NY
This vintage 3x5 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 striking blen...
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1950s Persian Vintage Tribal Persian Rugs

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Wool

Persian Shiraz Gabbeh Rug
Located in San Diego, CA
This stunning piece is a hand-knotted Persian Gabbeh rug. Gabbeh rugs are a variety of Persian hand knotted carpets which mostly are made by nomadic Qashqai tribes in southern Iran (...
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1990s Persian Tribal Persian Rugs

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Wool

Twin Vintage Persian Kilim Runner Rugs with Geometric Patterns
Located in Long Island City, NY
These flatweaves are a pair of twin 3x17 vintage Persian Kilim runner rugs, handwoven in wool circa 1950-1960. These tribal runners are nearly identical in size and design, with geom...
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1950s Persian Vintage Tribal Persian Rugs

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Wool

Mid-20th Century Persian Veece Accent Rug
Located in New York, NY
A wool pile of symmetric knots on a cotton foundation. While the layout is common to both small rugs and large carpets, nothing here remotely resembles a traditional Viss. The cardin...
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Mid-20th Century Persian Tribal Persian Rugs

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Wool

Mid-20th Century Persian Shiraz Accent Rug
Located in New York, NY
A vintage Persian Shiraz accent rug handmade during the Mid-20th century. Measures: 5' 4" x 7' 5"
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Mid-20th Century Persian Tribal Persian Rugs

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Wool

Vintage Persian rug in Beige with Horse Pictorials by Rug Kilim
Located in Long Island City, NY
This vintage 4x7 Persian rug is a rare tribal piece, hand-knotted in wool circa 1950-1960. The design favors a beige field that hosts three horse pictorials in rust and silver-gray with black accents. It’s a collectible piece of primitivist folk art with the old-world charm nomadic Persian rugs...
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1950s Persian Vintage Tribal Persian Rugs

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Wool

Ersari rug 11.2 x 16.4 ft Palace size tribal Turkmen hand knotted antique carpet
Located in Lohr, Bavaria, DE
Large oversized tribal rug Afghan Ersari Turkoman or Turkmen rug - "one of a kind" decorative tribal Art. The Turkmen or Turkoman people are settling in villages in Afghanistan an ...
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Mid-20th Century Afghan Tribal Persian Rugs

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Wool

Mid-20th Century Handmade Persian Gabbeh Tribal Accent Rug
Located in New York, NY
A vintage Persian Gabbeh tribal accent rug handmade during the mid-20th century. Measures: 5' 8" x 10' 1".
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Mid-20th Century Persian Tribal Persian Rugs

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Wool

Blue Afghan Moroccan Wool Hand Knotted Rug 9 ft x 12 ft , Atlas Lattice Rhythm
Located in Dallas, TX
This new Moroccan-style area rug, hand-knotted in Afghanistan, reflects contemporary workshop production from the post-1990 period. Woven in wool on a cotton foundation, it measures ...
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1990s Persian Tribal Persian Rugs

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Wool

Blue Persian Wool Hand Knotted Rug 9 ft x 12 ft , Indigo Garden Continuum
Located in Dallas, TX
This antique Persian rug, attributed by structure and weave to the Bijar region, dates to the late 19th to early 20th century. Hand-knotted in wool on a cotton foundation, it exempli...
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1870s Persian Antique Tribal Persian Rugs

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Wool

Beige Persian Wool Hand Knotted Rug 4 ft x 7 ft , Sarab Tribal Sentinel
Located in Dallas, TX
This antique Persian Sarab tribal small rug, woven circa 1870–1890, originates from the historic weaving region of Sarab in northwest Persia. Hand-knotted in wool on a cotton foundat...
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1870s Persian Antique Tribal Persian Rugs

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Wool

Brown Persian Wool Hand Knotted Runner 3 ft x 9 ft , Antique Floral Passage
Located in Dallas, TX
This antique Persian Azerbaijan runner, woven circa 1870–1890, is a late 19th-century corridor piece hand-knotted in wool on a cotton foundation. Measuring approximately 3 ft x 9 ft ...
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1870s Persian Antique Tribal Persian Rugs

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Wool

Antique Mahal Persian Rug c. Late 19th Century 9 x 12
Located in Westfield, MA
Woven in the Arak region of central Persia during the late 19th century, this antique Mahal rug features a beautifully spaced allover pattern of stylized palmettes, rosettes, and lea...
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Late 19th Century Persian Antique Tribal Persian Rugs

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Wool

Rust Handmade Carpet Bokhara Area Rug, Wool Repeat Pattern Vintage Rugs Green
Located in Wembley, GB
This elegant traditional Bukhara carpet area rug was woven by hand in the 1930s. The main design features repeat pattern which is created by large scale geometric patterns, woven in ...
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1930s Afghan Vintage Tribal Persian Rugs

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Wool, Cotton, Organic Material

Galerie Shabab Collection Mid-20th Century Persian Afshar Accent Rug
Located in New York, NY
The tribal Afshar weavers of SE Persia have narrow looms and therefore specialize in scatters such as this one with matching abrashed pale blue-grey field and rosette – filled cartou...
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Mid-20th Century Persian Tribal Persian Rugs

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Wool, Cotton

Ersari Rug Saddle Blanket Cover Tribal Turkoman Hand Knotted Antique Carpet
Located in Lohr, Bavaria, DE
Tribal rug Afghan Ersari Turkoman or Turkmen rug saddle cover- "one of a kind" decorative tribal Art. The Turkmen or Turkoman people are settling in villages in Afghanistan an Turkm...
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1930s Afghan Vintage Tribal Persian Rugs

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Wool

Mid-20th Century Karadja Runner
Located in Chicago, IL
A wonderful mid-20th century Persian Karadja runner with several stylized floral medallions woven in myriad colors including brown, coral, pink, white, ...
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Mid-20th Century Persian Tribal Persian Rugs

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Wool

1950s Persian Hand-Woven Tribal Hamadan Wool Runner 8 4" by 4 1.75"
Located in Miami, FL
1950s Persian Hand-Woven Tribal Hamadan Wool Runner 8'4" by 4' 1.75" Offered for sale is a circa 1950s hand woven Persian Hamadan trial motif wide runner. Hamadan rugs are the perf...
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Mid-20th Century Persian Tribal Persian Rugs

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Wool

Antique Persian Karajeh Heriz Serapi Rug c. 1920s 3.3 x 4.8 ft
Located in New York, NY
Antique Karaja (Black Mountain) rugs are woven in Iran near the Caucasian border and therefore exhibit Caucasian styles and motifs. This carpet measures 3.3 x 4.8 ft and is from c. 1...
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1920s Persian Vintage Tribal Persian Rugs

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Wool

Brown Persian Wool Hand Knotted Runner 3 ft x 10 ft , Stepped Medallion Passage
Located in Dallas, TX
This antique Persian runner from the Azerbaijan region, dating to approximately 1870–1890, is a finely preserved example of 19th-century tribal weaving. Hand-knotted in wool on a woo...
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1870s Persian Antique Tribal Persian Rugs

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Wool

Brown Persian Wool Hand Knotted Rug 12 ft x 16 ft, Oversize , Dusk Lotus Harmony
Located in Dallas, TX
This new Persian oversize rug, woven after 1990, is executed in hand-knotted wool on a cotton foundation and presented in a true palace-scale format. Measuring approximately 13 ft 6 ...
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1990s Persian Tribal Persian Rugs

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Wool

Nazmiyal Collection Vintage Persian Gabbeh Rug Multicolor 3 ft x 3 ft 9 in
Located in New York, NY
Vintage Persian Gabbeh Rug with Multicolor Abstract Design, Country of Origin: Persia, Circa Date: Vintage
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Mid-20th Century Persian Tribal Persian Rugs

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Wool

Red Persian Wool Flatweave Rug 7 ft x 9 ft , Tribal Stripe Heritage
Located in Dallas, TX
This antique Persian flatwoven rug, dating to approximately 1900–1920, measures 6 ft 9 in x 9 ft 0 in (about 206 x 274 cm), placing it in the standard medium room-size category. Wove...
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Early 1900s Persian Antique Tribal Persian Rugs

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Wool

Blue Persian Wool Hand Knotted Rug 4 ft x 4 ft , Indigo Diamond Nomad
Located in Dallas, TX
This hand-knotted rug is an antique Persian piece, woven in wool and dating to the early 20th century (circa 1900–1920). Its proportions place it comfortably within a medium room-siz...
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Early 1900s Persian Antique Tribal Persian Rugs

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Wool

Antique Persian Joshaghan Rug, All-Over Boteh Pattern in Crimson and Navy - Rug
Located in Long Island City, NY
This rare 6x10 antique Persian rug of Joshaghan provenance is a rich new find among the latest to join Rug Kilim’s most coveted curations of classic Persian provenance. Its den...
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1890s Swedish Antique Tribal Persian Rugs

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Wool

Green Persian Wool Hand Knotted Runner 3 ft x 22 ft , Sage Floral Passage
Located in Dallas, TX
This new Persian wool gallery runner (post-1990) measures approximately 3 ft 0 in x 25 ft 4 in (about 92 x 773 cm), offering an extended linear format ideal for architectural spaces....
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1990s Persian Tribal Persian Rugs

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Wool

Blue Oushak Wool Hand Knotted Rug 10 ft x 13 ft, Slate Garden Weave
Located in Dallas, TX
Technical Overview This hand-knotted rug is a refined wool piece woven on a cotton foundation, produced using an asymmetrical (Persian) knot with an estimated density of 100–150 KPSI...
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1870s Persian Antique Tribal Persian Rugs

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Wool

Vintage Gabbeh Tribal Rug, Persian Rug in Gray Colorful Chevrons - 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 iconic tribal pieces. Hand-knotted in wool circa 1950-1960. On the Design: This vintage ...
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1950s Persian Vintage Tribal Persian Rugs

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Wool

Early 20th Century Afghani Sumac Rug
Located in Chicago, IL
This early 20th-century Afghani Sumac rug features a deceptively simple yet intricately woven geometric design, with repeated diamonds encircling the field—each framed by a zigzag pa...
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1930s Afghan Vintage Tribal Persian Rugs

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Wool

The Throne of Darius: An Antique Persian Shiraz Masterpiece of Myth and Majesty
Located in Dallas, TX
79399 Antique Persian Shiraz Pictorial Rug, 01'09 x 01'06. A rare and evocative artifact of storytelling in wool, this hand-knotted antique Persian Shiraz rug transcends the realm of...
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Early 20th Century Persian Tribal Persian Rugs

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Wool

Tribal Orley Shabahang Gabbeh Rug, Taupe, Blue, Red Wool, 11 x 12
Located in New York, NY
Successfully knotting traditional Persian weaving with modern interior design, this Gabbeh-inspired carpet measures 11’8” x 11’3” and belongs to the Orley Shabahang Tribal Collection...
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Early 2000s Persian Tribal Persian Rugs

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Wool

Bobyrug’s Wonderful Antique Distressed Ghashghai Rug
Located in Saint Ouen, FR
Discover the timeless charm of our late 19th-century Ghashghai rug – a fine masterpiece adorned with the Bayadere design. Despite gentle wear, its beauty...
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Late 19th Century Asian Antique Tribal Persian Rugs

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Wool

Early 20th Century Persian Yamout Rug
Located in Chicago, IL
An early 20th-century Persian Yamout rug, handwoven in a distinctive tribal vocabulary, with a series of stylized floral medallions arranged in a rhythmic grid across a warm brown fi...
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Early 1900s Persian Antique Tribal Persian Rugs

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Wool

Vintage Persian Gabbeh Runner in Red with Animal Pictorials by Rug Kilim
Located in Long Island City, NY
This vintage 3x7 Gabbeh Persian runner is from the latest entries in Rug & Kilim’s rare tribal curations. Hand-knotted in wool circa 1950-1960. Furthe...
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1950s Turkish Vintage Tribal Persian Rugs

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Wool

Mid-20th Century Handmade Persian Gabbeh Throw Rug
Located in New York, NY
A vintage Persian Gabbeh throw rug handmade during the mid-20th century. Measures: 3' 10" x 5' 9".
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Mid-20th Century Persian Tribal Persian Rugs

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Wool

Mid-20th Century Persian Khoy Rug
Located in Chicago, IL
A beautiful mid-20th century Persian Khoy rug with an all-over floral trellis pattern woven in repeated large-scale flowers and vases potted with trees-of-lif...
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1960s Persian Vintage Tribal Persian Rugs

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Wool

Red Karabagh Wool Hand Knotted Rug 4 ft x 8 ft, Pictorial Lion Heritage
Located in Dallas, TX
Technical Overview This antique Persian pictorial rug dates to the late 19th century and reflects a distinctive folk-weaving tradition emphasizing narrative imagery. Hand-knotted in ...
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1870s Persian Antique Tribal Persian Rugs

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Wool

Navy Senneh Wool Hand Knotted Runner 4 ft x 17 ft , Stepped Medallion Corridor
Located in Dallas, TX
**Technical Overview** This antique Persian Senneh gallery runner dates to the late 19th century, circa 1870–1890, and originates from the Senneh (Kermanshah) region of western Iran,...
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1870s Persian Antique Tribal Persian Rugs

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Wool

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...
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Early 1900s Persian Antique Tribal Persian Rugs

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Wool

Wool, Hand-knotted Persian Qashqai Leopard Rug, Red, Brown, Cream, 4 x 6
By Qashqai Nomadic Tribe
Located in New York, NY
Illustrating a leopardess prowling the jungle floor searching for her next prey, this vintage Persian Qashqai leopard carpet measures 3’10” x 6’3”. Inspired by the Panthera Pardus...
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1980s Persian Vintage Tribal Persian Rugs

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Wool

Terracotta Rahrah Soumak • Vintage Persian Rug / Wall Art (3 2"x5 5")• 1960s
Located in Burlingame, CA
This vintage Shahsavan Soumak rug from northwest Iran is a masterpiece of tribal geometry and color balance. Handwoven in the 1960s from hand-spun wool dyed with roots and plants, it...
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1960s Persian Vintage Tribal Persian Rugs

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Wool

Bobyrug’s Pretty Antique Ghashghai Rug
Located in Saint Ouen, FR
Nice antique ghashghai rug with beautiful geometrical and tribal design and nice natural colors, entirely hand knotted with wool velvet on wool foundatio...
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Early 20th Century Asian Tribal Persian Rugs

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Wool

Vintage Pakistani Bokhara Rug
Located in Chicago, IL
A vintage late 20th century Pakistani Bokhara rug with six large long central medallions surrounded by multiple thin and wide geometric patterned stri...
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Late 20th Century Pakistani Tribal Persian Rugs

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Wool

Antique 1920s Wool Persian Bakhtiari Rug, Traditional Lozenge Design, 5 x 7
Located in New York, NY
Woven in vibrant shades of red, blue, pink, cream, green, and gold wool, this Persian Bakhtiari carpet is hand-knotted in pure handspun wool and measures 4’6” x 7’0”. The hand-knotte...
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1920s Persian Vintage Tribal Persian Rugs

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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...
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Mid-20th Century Persian Tribal Persian Rugs

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Wool

Red Persian Wool Hand Knotted Rug 8 ft x 11 ft , Crimson Garden Reverie
Located in Dallas, TX
This Persian area rug is a hand-knotted wool piece produced in Iran, dating to the late 19th to early 20th century. The rug measures approximately 8 ft 0 in x 11 ft 3 in (about 2.44 ...
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1870s Persian Antique Tribal Persian Rugs

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Wool

Authentic Antique and Vintage Persian Tribal Rugs for Sale on 1stDibs

Make a bold statement in a living room or bedroom by incorporating vintage Persian tribal 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, 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. 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 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.

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.

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