1920s Beige Antique Chinese Peking Ningxia Hand Knotted Rug 7' x 9'
Located in New York, NY
Antique circa 1920 Chinese hand-knotted wool rug, 7' x 9' (84 x 108 in), in beige tones. Condition: good, wear consistent with age and use. A striking antique ivory and beige Peking...
Wool
$199Sale Price|20% Off
Zabihi Collection Blue Border Tabriz Rug Pillow
Located in New York, NY
Pillow made from a Persian Tabriz rug. Measures: 17" x 19".
Cotton, Foam, Wool
Palatial Djoharian Collection Mamluk Style Rug, Hand-Knotted
Located in Lohr, Bavaria, DE
This magnificent, hand-knotted Afghan wool rug is a true masterpiece of textile art, showcasing an exquisite, finely detailed Mamluk design. Measuring an impressive 510 x 400 cm — wh...
Wool
Zabihi Collection Persian Mazlagan Antique Rug Pillow
Located in New York, NY
A large decorative pillow made from a a persian mazlagan malayer antique rug 16'' x 16''
Wool, Cotton, Foam
Zabihi Collection Square Antique Heriz Rug
Located in New York, NY
A Square Antique Persian Heriz rug from the 2nd quarter of the 20th century. Measures: 3'4'' x 4'1''.
Wool
$2,082Sale Price|20% Off
7'9"x10' Red Broken & Erased Persian Tabriz Design Wool & Silk Hand Knotted Rug
Located in Carlstadt, NJ
Crimson Red, Persian Tabriz Influence Design, Wool & Silk, Tone on Tone, Hand Knotted, Oriental Rug Primary materials: Wool & Silk Latex: No Pile height: 0.25 Inches Style: Transiti...
Wool
The Nile Court Garden: A Vintage Egyptian Tabriz Masterpiece of Refined Grandeur
Located in Dallas, TX
79401 Vintage Egyptian Tabriz Rug, 10'01 x 10'04. This exceptional hand knotted wool vintage Egyptian Tabriz rug stands as a elegant expression of cross-cultural mastery, where class...
Wool
$1,145Sale Price|20% Off
6'1"x10' New Persian Mahal with Herati Fish Design All Over Hand Knotted Rug
Located in Carlstadt, NJ
This is a truly genuine one-of-a-kind Charcoal Black New Persian Mahal with Herati Fish Design All Over Hand Knotted Oriental Rug. It has been woven for months and months in the cent...
Wool
15 x 17 Apadana's Modern Sultanabad Allover Designed Wool Rug Handmade In Gray
Located in Norwalk, CT
This oversized hand-knotted wool rug has a gray background adorned with multicolor accents all-over designs. This rug measures 14'10 x 16'10''.
Wool
$1,841Sale Price|20% Off
9'6"x12'4" Silver Sconce Hand Knotted Vintage Silver Wash Tabriz Oriental Rug
Located in Carlstadt, NJ
This is a truly genuine one-of-a-kind Vintage Persian Tabriz, Hand Knotted, Pure Wool, Oriental Rug. It has been Knotted for months and months in the centuries-old weaving craftsmans...
Wool
Early 20th Century Persian Serab Rug
Located in Chicago, IL
A wonderful early 20th century Persian Serab runner rug with a vibrant rust field featuring a dense lattice pattern. The ground is populated by small florets, hexagonal medallions, a...
Wool
$2,070Sale Price|20% Off
Nice Midcentury Large Tribal Design Bakhtiar Rug
Located in Saint Ouen, FR
Beautiful midcentury rug with a geometrical and stylized floral design, and beautiful colors, entirely hand knotted with wool velvet on cotton foundation.
Wool
$2,222Sale Price|20% Off
7'6"x10'7" Auburn Red Vintage Zoroastrian Heris Hand Knotted Wool Oriental Rug
Located in Carlstadt, NJ
Auburn Red, Vintage Zoroastrian Heris with Flower Medallion Design, Worn and Distressed, 100% Wool, Hand Knotted, Cropped Thin, Good Condition, Sides and Ends Professionally Secured,...
Wool
Contemporary Handmade Turkish Flatweave Kilim Square Room Size Carpet
Located in New York, NY
A vintage Turkish flatweave Kilim square room size carpet handmade during the 21st century. Measures: 10' 5" x 11' 8".
Wool
$778Sale Price|20% Off
Bobyrug’s Very Beautiful Vintage Sino Persian Fine Silk Rug
Located in Saint Ouen, FR
Nice little fine silk rug with beautiful floral Persian design and nice colors, entirely and finely hand knotted with silk velvet on silk foundation. ✨✨...
Silk
Unusual Chinese Art Deco Rug
Located in Chicago, IL
An unusual early 20th century Chinese Art Deco rug with a fuchsia ground surrounded by an unusually patterned border containing several floral cartouches alternating with puffs of bi...
Wool
1920s American Hooked Cotton Rug, Floral Scrollwork, 2.75 × 5.08 ft - 1B1054
Located in Bordeaux, FR
Handmade American hooked cotton rug dating to circa the 1920s, featuring an elongated floral arrangement within a shaped cream cartouche. Pink and ivory roses mingle with purple, blu...
Cotton
1900s American Hooked Wool Rug, Basketweave Blocks, 5.17 × 3 ft - 1B1053
Located in Bordeaux, FR
Handmade American hooked wool rug dating to circa the 1900s, featuring a grid of striped blocks arranged in alternating directions to create a basketweave effect. Fine bands of oatme...
Wool
1920s Orange Antique Chinese Art Deco Hand Knotted Rug 9' x 12'
Located in New York, NY
Antique circa 1920 Chinese Art Deco hand-knotted wool rug, 9' x 12' (108 x 144 in), in orange tones. Condition: good, wear consistent with age and use. This is a description of the ...
Wool
Very fine Persian Naeen Rug - 5.2' x 8'
Located in Newmanstown, PA
Very fine Persian Rug Nain 500 Knots per inch, Size 5.2 x 8 Wool and Silk. Around 2,800,000 knots tied by hand one by one. It takes two years to complete this piece of art.
Wool, Silk
The Celestial Garden: A Contemporary Indian Round Masterpiece of Quiet Opulence
Located in Dallas, TX
30286 New Contemporary Indian Round Area Rug, 08'00 x 08'00. The Celestial Garden: A Contemporary Indian Round Masterpiece of Quiet Opulence. An exquisite expression of understated g...
Wool, Silk
7 x 10 Antique Indian Agra Rug with All-Over Boteh Design In Brown
Located in Norwalk, CT
This exquisite Antique Agra Rug is a masterclass in understated elegance, featuring a rare and rhythmic all-over Boteh (paisley) motif. Hand-knotted with high-quality wool, this piec...
Wool
Ararat Rugs Palmette Lattice Rug, 19th Century Revival Carpet, Natural Dyed
By Ararat Rugs
Located in Tokyo, JP
The source of the rug comes from the book How to Read – Islamic Carpets, Walter B. Denny, The Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York 2014 fig.82. This was an exclusive example of a pal...
Wool, Natural Fiber, Organic Material
Djoharian Collection Kazak Rug Room Size Carpet 8x10 Traditional Persian Style
Located in Lohr, Bavaria, DE
Kazak Rug 8x10 ft Hand-Knotted Carpet from Afghanistan Afghan Kazak rug 8x10 ft - 250 x 300 cm in a subtle pattern and design - ideal for the living room or dining room. Manufactur...
Wool
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 How to Read – Islamic Carpets, Walter B. Denny, The Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York 2014 fig.18. This is a vase-technique wit...
Wool, Natural Fiber, Organic Material
The Noble Reverie: An Antique Persian Heriz Masterpiece of Imperial Grandeur
Located in Dallas, TX
52667 Antique Persian Heriz Rug, 08'04 x 11'06. The Noble Reverie: An Antique Persian Heriz Masterpiece of Imperial Grandeur. This hand-knotted wool antique Persian Heriz rug from Tu...
Wool
Vintage Pakistani Persian Nain Rug, 03'01 x 05'04
By Habibian
Located in Dallas, TX
78960 Vintage Pakistani Nain Rug, 03'01 x 05'04. This exquisite hand-knotted vintage Pakistani Nain rug captures the essence of artistry, seamlessly blending tradition and elegance i...
Wool
Exclusive Palatial 19 x 13 ft Djoharian Collection Mamluk Style Rug 580 x 400 cm
Located in Lohr, Bavaria, DE
This magnificent, hand-knotted Afghan wool rug is a true masterpiece of textile art, showcasing an exquisite, finely detailed Mamluk design. Measuring an impressive 580 x 400 cm — wh...
Wool
Distressed Antique Mohtasham Persian Kashan Rug Pillow
Located in New York, NY
Pillow made from a Mohtasham Kashan rug. Measures: 20'' x 20''.
Wool, Cotton, Foam
Early 20th Century Persian Sarouk Rug
Located in Chicago, IL
A wonderful early 20th century Persian Sarouk rug with a red field densely populated with detached floral sprays. A small medallion consisting of a floral cluster anchors the design....
Wool
$1,120Sale Price|20% Off
8'7"x10'8" Red Overdyed Pure Wool Zoroastrian Tebraz Hi-low Hand Knotted Rug
Located in Carlstadt, NJ
Red Overdyed, Pure Wool Zoroastrian Tebraz, Hi-low Hand Knotted, Oriental Rug Primary materials: Wool Latex: No Pile height: 0.25 Inches Style: Transitional Primary color: Red Secon...
Wool
New Contemporary Abstract Expressionist Area Rug Inspired by Jackson Pollock
By Willem de Kooning, Jackson Pollock
Located in Dallas, TX
?80754 New Contemporary area rug inspired by Jackson Pollock 07'11 x 09'09. Showcasing an abstract expressive design, incredible detail and texture, this hand knotted wool contempora...
Wool
Antique Heriz Carpet 3.44m x 2.63m
Located in St. Albans, GB
A beautiful antique Heriz carpet, handwoven circa 1910 with a traditional geometrical design on a terracotta field and deep indigo border. A particularly well balanced design with la...
Wool
1920s American Hooked Wool Rug, Floral Acanthus Border, 5.33 × 3.17 ft - 1B1052
Located in Bordeaux, FR
Handmade American hooked wool rug dating to circa the 1920s, featuring an abundant central bouquet against a muted mauve-grey field. Shaded blossoms in dusty pink, burgundy, blue and...
Wool
1920s American Hooked Wool Runner, Floral Squares, 7.33 × 2.58 ft - 1B1051
Located in Bordeaux, FR
Handmade American hooked wool runner dating to circa the 1920s, featuring a checkerboard of shaded floral motifs and concentric geometric squares. Individual brown and dusty rose blo...
Wool
1941 American Hooked Wool Runner, Geometric Block Design 6.83 × 2.50 ft - 1B1050
Located in Bordeaux, FR
Handmade American hooked cotton rug dating to circa the 1920s, featuring an energetic arrangement of jagged, interlocking shapes in brick red, mustard yellow, cream and pale beige. T...
Wool
Tabriz Design Rug 18 x 5 ft large runner Persian traditional style 550 x 153 cm
Located in Lohr, Bavaria, DE
Tabriz Design Rug 18 x 5 ft large runner Persian traditional style 550 x 153 cm Design: Persian Tabriz Origin: Romania, Europe Pile: Wool Condition: Very good Length: 549 cm / 18 ft...
Wool
Antique Floral Design Hand Knotted Rug - Late 19th Century
Located in Sultanahmet, 34
this rare late 19th century Antique regional workshop carpet highlights a powerful and rhythmic curvilinear composition featuring an incredibly dense and structured all-over design o...
Wool
Antique Gabbeh Persian Tribal Rug, Beige with Geometric Medallion - Rug & Kilim
Located in Long Island City, NY
This antique 4x7 Persian Gabbeh rug is the latest grand entry to Rug & Kilim’s curation of iconic tribal pieces. Hand-knotted in wool circa 1910-1920. On the Design: Rooted in the...
Wool
Antique Heriz Rug - Middle of 20th Century Heriz Rug in Good Condition
Located in Sultanahmet, 34
Antique Heriz Rug 140x185 cm (4,59x6,06 ft) Middle of 20th Century Heriz Rug in Good Condition The soft curves and flowing lines of the sophisticated Tabriz medallion system are tra...
Wool
19th Century Antique Shirvan Kilim with Intricate Design in with Vibrant Colors
Located in Atlanta, GA
Antique Shirvan Kilim with Intricate Design in with Vibrant Colors, 19th century. Antique Shirvan Kilim Rug in with amazing intricacy and vibrant...
Wool
$941Sale Price|25% Off
20th Century Vintage Oushak
Located in Paradise Valley, AZ
This exquisite Vintage Oushak rug is a true work of art skillfully handwoven by experienced artisans using traditional methods. Adorned with intricate patterns and a color scheme cra...
Wool
Unbelievable Late 19th Century Sumak Rug
Located in Chicago, IL
An unbelievable late 19th century Persian Sumak rug with three large indigo medallions, densely woven with stylized geometric and floral motifs, amidst a field of stylized flowers on...
Wool
$236Sale Price|20% Off
2'5"x10' Turquoise Overdyed Vintage Zoroastrian Hand Knotted Wool Runner Rug
Located in Carlstadt, NJ
Turquoise Blue, Overdyed Vintage Zoroastrian Tebraz, Distressed and Worn, Shaved Down, Sides and Ends Professionally Secured, Hand Knotted, 100% Wool, Fragment, Narrow Runner, Orient...
Wool
Handmade Antique Art Deco Chinese Rug 2.3' x 4.3' 1920s - 2B62
Located in Bordeaux, FR
This stunning handmade antique Art Deco Chinese rug from the 1920s showcases timeless craftsmanship and elegance. Woven from wool, it features patterns and textures characteristic of...
Wool
Gorgeous Early 20th Century Pictorial Khotan Rug
Located in Chicago, IL
A gorgeous early 20th century Central Asian pictorial Khotan rug depicting a deer on a mountain with a crane perched in a twisted pine tree against a brilliant orange sky. The border...
Wool
$1,933Sale Price|20% Off
9'5"x12'7" Mavericks Blue Vintage Zoroastrian Karman Organic Wool Oriental Rug
Located in Carlstadt, NJ
This is a truly genuine one-of-a-kind Vintage Zoroastrian Karman, Hand Knotted, Pure Wool, Oriental Rug. It has been Knotted for months and months in the centuries-old weaving crafts...
Wool
New Contemporary Persian Sultanabad Rug with Modern Transitional Style
Located in Dallas, TX
60915 new contemporary Persian Sultanabad rug with Modern Transitional style 10'00 x 14'03. This hand-knotted wool contemporary Persian Sultanabad rug features an all-over botanical ...
Wool
8 x 11 Abstract Geometric Indigo Overdyed Modern Wool Area Rug
Located in Norwalk, CT
Elevate your space with this sophisticated modern overdyed wool rug, featuring a deep indigo palette and a minimalist geometric abstract design. Hand-crafted with high-quality wool, ...
Wool
$1,972Sale Price|20% Off
9'5"X12'10" Blue Clean Vintage Broken Design Hand Knotted Wool Oriental Rug
Located in Carlstadt, NJ
This is a truly genuine one-of-a-kind Vintage Zoroastrian Karman, Hand Knotted, Pure Wool, Oriental Rug. It has been Knotted for months and months in the centuries-old weaving crafts...
Wool
8 x 11 Vintage-Inspired Modern Overdyed Earth-Tone Tree of Life Wool Rug
Located in Norwalk, CT
Elevate your space with this stunning modern overdyed wool rug, blending traditional artistry with a contemporary, lived-in aesthetic. Featuring a sophisticated Tree of Life motif, t...
Wool
$5,439Sale Price|20% Off
Blue-Teal Wool and Silk Persian Tabriz Broken Design Hand Knotted Rug 9'1"x11'9"
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...
Silk
Early 20th Century Chinese Peking Rug
Located in Chicago, IL
An outstanding late 19th century Chinese Peking rug woven in natural un-dyed wool with a large round chrystantmum medallion amidst a field of more chrysanthemums and peonies, all wov...
Wool
$9,599Sale Price|20% Off
11'10"x11'10" Gray Transitional Silk with Textured Wool Hand Knotted Round Rug
Located in Carlstadt, NJ
This is a truly genuine one-of-a-kind Gray, Silk with Textured Wool, Hand Knotted, Transitional Persian Influence Erased Medallion Design, Oriental, Round Rug. It has been Knotted fo...
Silk
$11,544Sale Price|20% Off
Bobyrug’s Very Fine and Beautiful Large Vintage Tabriz Style Rug
Located in Saint Ouen, FR
Exquisite large rug featuring a stunning design with a central medallion. Beautifully hand-knotted with wool velvet on a cotton foundation, this rug boasts vibrant colors including r...
Wool, Cotton
1880s Navy Floral Tribal Antique Persian Bibikabad Carpet 12'4''x14'2'' Wool Rug
Located in New York, NY
Antique circa 1880 Sultanabad hand-knotted wool rug, 12'4" x 14'2" (148 x 170 in), in navy tones. Condition: good, wear consistent with age and use. Overall Good Condition. Antique ...
Wool
Exquisite Chinese Art Deco Rug
Located in Chicago, IL
An exquisite early 20th century Chinese Art Deco rug with a rusty orange central field surrounded by a wide sage green border. Myriad auspicious flowers like chrysanthemums, peonies ...
Wool
$4,296Sale Price|20% Off
Chrome Gray Persian Village Geometric Design Pure Wool Hand Knotted Rug 9'1"x12'
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...
Wool
$11,265Sale Price|20% Off
Gray Hand Knotted Broken Persian Design Wool and Pure Silk Round Rug 11'9"x11'9"
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...
Silk
$2,528Sale Price|19% Off
Very beautiful antique colourful Kurdish rug
Located in Saint Ouen, FR
Nice antique Kurdish rug with beautiful design with tribal and abstract designs and nice natural colours with orange, green, blue and dark blue, entirely hand knotted with wool on wo...
Wool
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.
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