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Style: Tribal
Galerie Shabab Collection Mid-20th Century Handmade Persian Karajeh Accent Rug
Located in New York, NY
A vintage Persian Karajeh accent rug handmade during the Mid-20th Century. Measures: 4' 10" x 6' 6".
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Mid-20th Century Persian Tribal Persian Rugs

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Wool

Early 20th Century Handmade Persian Afshar Throw Rug
Located in New York, NY
An antique Persian Afshar throw rug handmade during the early 20th century. Measures: 3' 11" x 5' 1".
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Early 20th Century Persian Tribal Persian Rugs

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Wool

Early 20th Century Persian Mazlaghan Rug
Located in Chicago, IL
A beautify early 20th century Persian Mazlaghan rug with a tribal pattern containing stylized flowers and scrolling vines, living in a field of more flowers, and all surrounded by a ...
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1940s Persian Vintage Tribal Persian Rugs

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Wool

Tribal Mid-20th Century Handmade Persian Bakhtiari Pictorial Square Accent Rug
Located in New York, NY
A vintage Persian Pictorial accent rug in square format handmade by the Bakhtiari nomadic tribe during the mid-20th century with a pictorial design of an androgynous figure...
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Mid-20th Century Persian Tribal Persian Rugs

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Wool

Vintage Persian Felted Rug in Brown with Geometric Pattern by Rug Kilim
Located in Long Island City, NY
This vintage 3x5 Persian rug is a rare tribal rug, handmade in felted wool by Torkaman weavers circa 1940-1950. Handmade in felted wool, Turkoman...
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1940s 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

Antique Tribal Persian Gabbeh Rug, Cream Field with Brown Diamonds
Located in New York, NY
The ecru field shows a single pole medallion of three abashed hooked diamonds, linked into a pole medallion with subsidiary cross motives. Straw main border of rosettes, inner geomet...
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1940s Persian Vintage Tribal Persian Rugs

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Wool

Green Persian Wool Hand Knotted Runner 4 ft x 19 ft , Sage Garden Runner
Located in Dallas, TX
This new Persian wool gallery runner (post-1990) measures approximately 2 ft 10 in x 24 ft 0 in (about 86 x 860 cm), a long, elegant format designed specifically for corridors and tr...
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1990s Persian Tribal Persian Rugs

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Wool

Camelhair Bakshaish Runner
Located in New York, NY
This Bakshaish rug resembles the rare and collectible antique Camelhair Bakshaish rugs that were produced in the 19th century and earlier. Due to their limited availability, Nasiri r...
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2010s Persian Tribal Persian Rugs

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Wool

Mid-20th Century Handmade Persian Flatweave Kilim Zebra Print Square Accent Rug
Located in New York, NY
A vintage Persian flatweave Kilim square accent rug handmade during the mid-20th century with a zebra print pattern. Measures: 5' 7" x 5' 2".
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Mid-20th Century Persian Tribal Persian Rugs

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Wool

Early 20th Century Handmade Persian Heriz Long Runner
Located in New York, NY
An antique Persian Heriz long rug in runner format handmade during the early 20th century. Measures: 3' 3" x 18' 10".
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Early 20th Century Persian Tribal Persian Rugs

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Wool

Hand-Knotted Persian Tribal Rug in Naturally Dyed Wool, Earth Tones, 4 x 6
Located in New York, NY
This hand-knotted tribal Persian Shekarloo rug in naturally dyed wool, measuring 4' x 6', is a vibrant example of the Shekarloo weaving tradition. Crafted from handspun wool and dyed...
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Early 2000s Persian Tribal Persian Rugs

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Wool

Mid-20th Century Handmade Persian Veece Small Room Size Carpet
Located in New York, NY
A vintage Persian Veece small room size carpet handmade during the mid-20th century. Measures: 7' 7" x 11' 0".
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Mid-20th Century Persian Tribal Persian Rugs

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Wool

Ivory Wool Hand Knotted Rug 7 ft x 10 ft, Room Size for Formal living room
Located in Dallas, TX
This vintage Persian Qum rug measures 7 ft 3 in x 10 ft 0 in (221 x 305 cm) and is an ideal Room Size selection for a formal living room, primary bedroom, or a refined library / stud...
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1940s Persian Vintage Tribal Persian Rugs

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Wool

Modern Tribal Persian Bakshaish Rug
Located in New York, NY
This Bakshaish rug is a spin-off of the rare and collectible antique Camelhair Bakshaish rugs that were produced in the 19th century and earlier. Due to their limited availability, N...
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2010s Persian Tribal Persian Rugs

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Wool, Cotton

Early 20th Century Handmade Persian Malayer Throw Rug
Located in New York, NY
An antique Persian Malayer throw rug handmade during the early 20th century. Measures: 3' 3" x 6' 6".
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Early 20th Century Persian Tribal Persian Rugs

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Wool

Vintage Persian Bidjar Kilim in Polychromatic Patterns
Located in Long Island City, NY
This vintage 4x8 Persian Bidjar kilim is handwoven in wool, and originates circa 1950-1960. Further on the Design: The rare piece carries polychromatic geometric patterns favo...
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1950s Persian Vintage Tribal Persian Rugs

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Wool

High Pile Persian Gabbeh Rug, Crean and Brown Field, Rust Coral Accents
Located in New York, NY
The natural ecru field shows a two column pattern, each of three linked and stepped hexagons. Hooked diamonds decorate both within the pole and in the surrounding reserves. Diamond ...
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1940s Persian Vintage Tribal Persian Rugs

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Wool

Mid-20th Century Handmade Persian Mahal Folk Throw Rug
Located in New York, NY
A vintage Persian Mahal folk throw rug handmade during the mid-20th century. Measures: 3' 0" x 5' 1".
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Mid-20th Century Persian Tribal Persian Rugs

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Wool

Zabihi Collection Blue Persian Heriz Karadja Accent Rug
Located in New York, NY
an early 20th-century Persian Heriz accent rug in blues and apricot Details rug no. j3827 size 4' 5" x 6' (135 x 183 cm)
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Early 20th Century Persian Tribal Persian Rugs

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Wool

Vintage Persian Kilim with Orange, Brown and Pink Stripes
Located in Long Island City, NY
This vintage 5x10 Persian Kilim is handwoven in wool, and originates circa 1950-1960. On the Design: This flat weave is one of the Classic panel weave style, in which tribal w...
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1950s Persian Vintage Tribal Persian Rugs

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Wool

Rustic Early 20th Century Handmade Persian Kurd Runner in Khaki Green
Located in New York, NY
An antique Persian Kurd rug in runner format handmade during the early 20th century with a rustic appeal in khaki green. Measures: 3' 0" x 12' 7".
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Early 20th Century Persian Tribal Persian Rugs

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Wool

Nazmiyal Collection Antique North West Persian Runner Rug 3 ft 8 in x 12 ft 8 in
Located in New York, NY
Beautiful Geometric Allover Antique North West Persian Runner Rug, Country of Origin: Persia, Circa Date: 1880
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19th Century Persian Antique Tribal Persian Rugs

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Wool

Vintage Persian Gabbeh Rug
Located in New York, NY
A vintage Persian Gabbeh carpet from the mid-20th century with a pictorial design of a lion.
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Mid-20th Century Persian 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

Mid-20th Century Handmade Persian Veece Small Room Size Carpet
Located in New York, NY
A vintage Persian Veece small room size carpet handmade during the mid-20th century. Measures: 7' 2" x 10' 4".
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Mid-20th Century Persian Tribal Persian Rugs

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Wool

Vintage Iragi Embroidered Panel
Located in Chicago, IL
A striking late 20th century Iraqi handwoven crimson wool panel with all-over embroidered geometric patterns stitched in brilliant orange, indigo, white, and gray cotton thread.
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Late 20th Century Iraqi Tribal Persian Rugs

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Wool, Cotton

Antique Red Green Navy Blue Tribal Persian Karaja Runner Rug c. 1900-1910
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 lovely runner measures 3.9 x 17.3 ft and is f...
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Early 1900s Persian Antique Tribal Persian Rugs

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Wool

Navy Blue Tabriz Wool Hand Knotted Rug 10 ft x 13 ft , Floral Medallion Opulence
Located in Dallas, TX
Technical Overview This antique Persian Tabriz rug dates to the late 19th century, circa 1870–1890, and originates from Tabriz, one of Iran’s most prestigious urban weaving centers. ...
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1870s Persian Antique Tribal Persian Rugs

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Wool

The Nomad’s Sovereignty: Late 19th Century Persian Shiraz Masterpiece
Located in Dallas, TX
61447 Rare Antique Persian Shiraz Rug, 03'03 x 04'05. Woven in the final decades of the 19th century, this exceptional Persian Shiraz rug embodies the quiet power and untamed eleganc...
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Late 19th Century Persian Antique 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 5x7 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 ...
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1950s Persian Vintage Tribal Persian Rugs

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Wool

Vintage Persian Kilim in Beige with Rich Brown Stripes
Located in Long Island City, NY
This vintage 5x8 Persian Kilim is a midcentury tribal rug, handwoven in wool circa 1950-1960. Its design most likely represents a Jajim-style Kilim–a flat-weaving technique in wh...
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1950s Persian Vintage Tribal Persian Rugs

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Wool

Vintage Wool 1930s Persian Qashqai Leopard Rug, Red, Cream, and Grey, 4 x 6
Located in New York, NY
Hand-knotted in red, cream, grey, brown, green, blue, and gold handspun wool, this Persian Qashqai carpet measures 3’8” x 5’11” and features a distinctive prowling leopard design. Pl...
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1920s Persian Vintage Tribal Persian Rugs

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Wool

Beige Tabriz Wool Hand Knotted Rug 8 ft x 11 ft, Quiet Garden Elegance
Located in Dallas, TX
Technical Overview This antique Persian rug dates to the late 19th century and reflects refined workshop weaving traditions from Iran. Hand-knotted in wool on a cotton foundation, it...
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1870s Persian Antique Tribal Persian Rugs

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Wool

Vintage Baluch Persian runner in Red Blue on Black Patterns from Rug Kilim
Located in Long Island City, NY
Hand-knotted in wool, this 3x6 Baluch Persian runner of the 1950s is the latest to enter Rug & Kilim’s Antique & Vintage collection. On the Design: The piece carries tribal pattern...
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1950s Persian Vintage Tribal Persian Rugs

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Wool

Vintage Persian Felted Oval Rug in Beige with Geometric Pattern
Located in Long Island City, NY
This vintage 3x5 Persian oval rug is a rare tribal rug, handmade in felted wool by Torkaman weavers circa 1940-1950. Handmade in felted wool, Turk...
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1940s Persian Vintage Tribal Persian Rugs

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Wool

Vintage Persian Tribal Kilim in Brown with Navy Blue Medallions - by Rug Kilim
Located in Long Island City, NY
This vintage 3x5 Persian kilim rug is handwoven in wool, and originates circa 1950-1960. Further on the Design: The design prefers a brown open field with navy borders and vibrant ...
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1950s Persian Vintage Tribal Persian Rugs

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Wool

Vintage Yallameh Rug
Located in Chicago, IL
A stunning vintage Persian Yallameh rug with three large central diamond medallions woven with stylized flowers and vines, and living amidst a field of even more densely woven styliz...
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20th Century Persian Tribal Persian Rugs

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Wool

Zabihi Collection Tribal Geometric Persian Balouch Gallery Size Carpet
Located in New York, NY
a 2nd quarter of the 20th century Persian Balouch Rug Details rug no. j4820 size 7' 2" x 13' 6" (218 x 411 cm)
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Early 20th Century Persian Tribal Persian Rugs

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Wool

Early 20th Century Persian Shirvan Rug
Located in Chicago, IL
A stunning early 20th century Persian Shriven rug with three large stylized floral diamond medallions living amidst a field of more stylized flowers, and surrounded by an incredible ...
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Early 1900s Azerbaijani Antique 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

Antique Turkish Rug Red Blue Medallion Style Sparta Design by Rug Kilim
Located in Long Island City, NY
Handmade with hand knotted wool originating from Turkey circa 1890-1900, this item is an antique rug enjoying an influence from transitional Sparta rug traits, as well as a fabulous ...
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1890s Turkish Antique Tribal Persian Rugs

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Wool

Modern Custom Kilim in Beige-Brown, Black Striped Pattern by Rug Kilim
Located in Long Island City, NY
Rug & Kilim boasts its latest style of paneled Kilim rug with a unique textural look, now available for custom Kilim rug designs. Handwoven in wool with a striped, paneled style for ...
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2010s Persian Tribal Persian Rugs

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Wool

Vintage Persian Kilim with Vibrant Polychromatic Stripes
Located in Long Island City, NY
This vintage 6x7 Persian Kilim is a rare midcentury tribal rug, handwoven in wool circa 1950-1960. Its design most likely represents a Jajim-style Kilim–a flat-weaving technique ...
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1950s Persian Vintage Tribal Persian Rugs

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Wool

Vintage Sofreh Persian Kilim rug in Red with Geometric Patterns - by Rug Kilim
Located in Long Island City, NY
This vintage 4x5 Persian kilim is a tribal Sofreh rug—handwoven in wool circa 1970-1980. Further on the Design: Sofreh Kilims like this piece are known for their minimalist pattern...
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1970s Persian Vintage Tribal Persian Rugs

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Wool

Red Mahal Wool Hand Knotted Rug 5 ft x 10 ft , Floral Lattice Heritage
Located in Dallas, TX
Technical Overview This antique Persian rug dates to the late 19th century and reflects traditional workshop weaving from Iran, executed entirely by hand. It is hand-knotted in wool ...
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1870s Persian Antique Tribal Persian Rugs

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Wool

1910s Antique Persian Kilim Red Pink Tribal Geometric Pattern by Rug Kilim
Located in Long Island City, NY
Handwoven in wool circa 1920-1930, this 4x12 antique Persian Kilim exemplifies the richest colors and most classic tribal aesthetic alike. This particular piece enjoys a serrated fie...
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1910s Persian Vintage Tribal Persian Rugs

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Wool

Mid-20th Century Persian Afshar Accent Rug
Located in New York, NY
A vintage Persian Afshar accent rug handmade during the Mid-20th century. Measures: 4' 9" x 6' 2"
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Mid-20th Century Persian Tribal Persian Rugs

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Wool

Afghan Khal Mohamdi Bukhara
Located in Laguna Hills, CA
Hand-knotted wool pile on a cotton foundation. Dimensions: 4' x 6' New Origin: Afghanistan Field Color: Red Border Color: Red Accent Color: Navy-Blue
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2010s Afghan Tribal Persian Rugs

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Wool

Antique Oversize Large Persian Brown and Ivory Bakhtiari Rug, circa 1930s-1940s
Located in New York, NY
Antique Bakhtiari rugs were woven in Zagros Mountains of Iran, and mainly woven by villagers and nomads of the area. The pattern of Bakhtiari rugs is mainly geometric, sometimes semi...
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1930s Persian Vintage Tribal Persian Rugs

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Wool

Vintage Karadagh Persian Kilim Runner with Geometric Patterns by Rug Kilim
Located in Long Island City, NY
This vintage 3x8 Persian Kilim is a tribal runner we believe hails from the Karadagh region. Handwoven in wool, it originates circa 1950-1960. Further on the Design: This runner pr...
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1950s Persian Vintage Tribal Persian Rugs

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Wool

The Desert Emblems: An Antique Persian Shiraz Masterpiece of Sacred Tribal Lores
Located in Dallas, TX
61443 Antique Red Persian Shiraz Rug, 03'10 x 07'09. Woven in the storied highlands of southern Iran, this hand knotted wool antique Persian Shiraz rug embodies the raw authority and...
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Early 20th Century Persian Tribal Persian Rugs

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Wool

Vintage Bakhtiari Persian Kilim rug in Beige and Brown Stripes by Rug Kilim
Located in Long Island City, NY
This vintage 7x10 Persian kilim is a panel-woven tribal rug of Bakhtiari provenance. Handwoven in wool, it originates circa 1950-1960. Further on the Design: The field hosts v...
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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

Vintage Persian Turkmen Rug
Located in Chicago, IL
A wonderful late 20th century Persian Turkmen rug with an all-over stylized floral pattern surrounded by a complex border with multiple petite geometric and stylized floral patterns,...
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Late 20th Century Persian Tribal Persian Rugs

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Wool

Vintage Baluch Rug in Beige-Brown Black Geometric Pattern by Rug Kilim
Located in Long Island City, NY
Handwoven in wool, a 2 x 3 vintage Baluch rug of the 1950s now joining Rug & Kilim’s coveted Persian classics curations. Known for exemplary craftsm...
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1950s Persian Vintage Tribal Persian Rugs

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Wool

Vintage Persian Tribal Rug in Beige with Red Animal Pictorials by Rug Kilim
Located in Long Island City, NY
This vintage 4x8 Persian rug is a rare new addition to Rug & Kilim’s collection. Hand-knotted in wool, it originates circa 1950-1960. Connoisseu...
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1950s Persian Vintage Tribal Persian Rugs

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Wool

Antique Verneh Persian Kilim in Beige, Orange Geometric patterns by Rug Kilim
Located in Long Island City, NY
Handwoven in wool circa 1920-1930, a 5x8 antique Verneh kilim rug among our most coveted curations of masterful Persian rugs. The colorful piece enjoys meticulously detailed motifs...
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1920s Persian Vintage Tribal Persian Rugs

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Wool

Early 20th Century Persian Yazd Rug
Located in Chicago, IL
A wonderful early 20th century Persian Yazd rug with an all-over mirrored floral and scrolling vine pattern woven in light and dark indigo, cranberry,...
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Early 1900s Persian Antique Tribal Persian Rugs

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Wool

Antique Persian Shiraz Rug with Tri-Medallion Geometrics in Royal Blue and Red
Located in Atlanta, GA
Persian Shiraz antique rug in red and blue with Medallion geometric design, rug ema-7567, country of origin / type: Iran / Shiraz, circa 1930. This vintage Persian Shiraz rug (circa...
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1930s Persian Vintage 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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