Persian Senneh Bolster Rug Pillow
Located in New York, NY
Pillow made from a finely woven persian senneh rug. Measures: 14'' x 26''.
21st Century and Contemporary Tabriz Persian Style Rugs
Wool, Cotton, Foam
Persian Senneh Bolster Rug Pillow
Located in New York, NY
Pillow made from a finely woven persian senneh rug. Measures: 14'' x 26''.
Wool, Cotton, Foam
Late 19th Century Persian Sarouk Farahan Rug
Located in Chicago, IL
A wonderful late 19th century Persian Sarouk Farahan rug with a stunning camel field. The central medallion is a stepped diamond form. Surrounding this center are delicate botanical ...
Wool
$6,637Sale Price|55% Off
1920s Antique Persian Mahal Rug Ralph Lauren square 10x11
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Discover the charm and sophistication of this antique Persian Mahal rug, a rare hand-knotted Persian area rug that showcases the rich heritage of Persian craftsmanship. This 10 x 11 ...
Wool
$4,800Sale Price|20% Off
11'8"x19'5" Ivory Worn Out Vintage Zoroastrian Karman Hand Knotted Wool XL Rug
Located in Carlstadt, NJ
Pristine White, Worn Out, Vintage Zoroastrian Kerman with Open Field Medallion Design, Sheared Low, Distressed, Professionally Cleaned, Excellent Condition, Hand Knotted, 100% Wool, ...
Wool
Antique Karadja Rug 1.97m x 1.45m
Located in St. Albans, GB
A beautiful antique Karadja rug, woven circa 1910. This rug features a geometrical 3 medallion design on a terracotta field and deep indigo border. Fabulous secondary colours, especi...
Wool
Late 19th Century Persian Lavar Pictorial Karim Khan Zand Rug
Located in Chicago, IL
A wonderful late 19th century Persian Lavar Kerman pictorial rug with a crimson field featuring a detailed portrait of Karim Khan Zand. The ruler is depicted with a dark beard and a ...
Wool
$4,496Sale Price / item|24% Off
1890 Antique English Needlepoint Overall Geometric Rug Tapestry
Located in New York, NY
Beautiful antique English needlepoint featuring a bold colorway and an easy allover geometric design that creates strong visual depth and dimension, dating to circa 1890. Beautiful a...
Wool
19th Century Persian Tabriz Carpet ( 10'2" x 15'2" - 310 x 462 )
Located in New York, NY
Antique circa 1880 Tabriz hand-knotted wool rug, 10'2" x 15'2" (122 x 182 in). Condition: good, rewoven. Repaired. Wear consistent with age and use. 19th Century Persian Tabriz Carp...
Wool
Zabihi Collection Antique Persian Mahal Square Rug Pillow
Located in New York, NY
A large pillow made from an antique Persian Mahal rug with red cotton backing. Measures: 17'' x 18''.
Wool, Cotton, Foam
Antique 20th Century Ersari Turkmen Rug Authentic Tribal Gull Design
Located in Norwalk, CT
This authentic antique Turkmen Ersari rug showcases the classic "elephant foot" or Gull design, rendered in a sophisticated, muted palette of sepia, chocolate, and sand. Hand-knotted...
Wool
1950s Handmade Wool Medallion Rug, Red and Navy, 3.15 × 4.72 ft - 1C1290
Located in Bordeaux, FR
This handmade vintage wool rug from the 1950s features a bold navy medallion with stepped edges against a rich red field. Stylised flowers fill the centre and surrounding field, with...
Wool
Floral and Geometric Design Antique Carpet - Late 19th Century
Located in Sultanahmet, 34
this rare late 19th century Antique regional workshop carpet highlights a powerful and rhythmic composition featuring a magnificent, centrally positioned multi-tiered floral and gard...
Wool
1920s Purple Antique Chinese Art Deco Hand Knotted Rug 7' x 11'
Located in New York, NY
Antique circa 1920 Chinese Art Deco hand-knotted wool rug, 7' x 11' (84 x 132 in), in purple tones. Condition: good, wear consistent with age and use. A striking antique purple Chin...
Wool
1920s American Hooked Cotton Runner, Black Floral Design, 8.17 × 3.17ft - 1B1042
Located in Bordeaux, FR
Handmade American hooked cotton runner, circa 1920s, featuring a dramatic black field with mirrored floral arrangements at either end. Sweeping, ribbon-like forms support branching b...
Cotton
Contemporary Blue Turkish Oushak Rug
Located in Dallas, TX
52368 New Colorful Blue Turkish Oushak Rug,11'02 x 14'10. Turkish Oushak rugs, originating from the Western region of Oushak in Turkey, are celebrated for their intricate designs, tr...
Wool
$4,452Sale Price|20% Off
Beautiful Vintage Silk Kashmir Rug
Located in Saint Ouen, FR
Very beautiful vintage silk Kashmir rug with nice design with grids representing different designs with mihrabs, stylized flowers, trees and gardens, each with a different color; ver...
Cotton, Silk
Hand-Knotted Persian Tabriz Rug, Floral Design in Wool and Silk
Located in San Diego, CA
This beautiful hand-knotted Persian Tabriz rug features an elegant floral medallion design, showcasing the timeless artistry and sophistication that Tabriz rugs are known for. The ru...
Silk, Wool
1920s Green Open Field Roses Border Antique Donegal Arts Crafts Woven 11' x 18'
Located in New York, NY
Antique circa 1920 Irish Arts and Crafts hand-woven wool rug, 11' x 18' (132 x 216 in), in green tones. Condition: good, wear consistent with age and use. A striking antique rose-pi...
Wool
$600Sale Price|20% Off
1970's Indian Heriz Carpet with Modern Style
Located in Dallas, TX
78348 Vintage Indian Heriz Rug 03'01 x 05'00. Warm and inviting with a classic style, this hand-knotted wool vintage Indian Heriz rug charms with ease...
Wool
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...
Wool, Cotton, Silk
Antique Geometric Design Wool Carpet - Late 19th Century
Located in Sultanahmet, 34
This rare late 19th century Antique rug highlights a powerful and rhythmic geometric composition featuring a monumental multi tiered central medallion anchored within a vibrant satur...
Wool
Hand-Knotted Wool Rug, Blue, Red, Green, and Gold Plaid, Wisconsin Tartan, 4x5
Located in New York, NY
Inspired by Wisconsin’s official state tartan, this hand-knotted rug celebrates the stories, industries, and landscapes that have shaped the Badger State. The intersecting plaid desi...
Wool
Early 20th Century Turkish Konya Prayer Rug
Located in Chicago, IL
A beautiful early 20th century Turkish Konya Prayer rug with a wonderful color palette including a bright pink center surrounded by multiple thin styl...
Wool
Early 20th Century Anatolian Rug
Located in Chicago, IL
A wonderful early 20th century Turkish Anatolian rug with a large central medallion woven in indigo, cream, orange, and crimson, on a rich crimson background surrounded by multiple s...
Wool
Vintage Hand-Knotted Wool Area Rug, Distressed Teal Floral, 1960s
Located in Norwalk, CT
A vintage distressed rug with a pale teal field and tan accents in an allover floral design with an oblong medallion. This hand knotted wool rug measures 7'10" x 12'1".
Wool
$6,368Sale Price|20% Off
8'9"x12'3" Scarlet Red Antique Zoroastrian Heris Hand Knotted Wool 1920s Rug
Located in Carlstadt, NJ
This fabulous Hand-Knotted carpet has been created and designed for extra strength and durability. This rug has been handcrafted for weeks in the traditional method that is used to m...
Wool
Zabihi Collection Persian Sultanabad Rug Pillow
Located in New York, NY
Pillow made from an early 20th century Persian Sultanabad rug. Measures: 20'' x 24''.
Wool, Cotton
1900s Blue Antique Bidjar Hand Knotted Runner Rug 4' x 17'
Located in New York, NY
Antique circa 1900 hand-knotted wool runner rug, 4' x 17' (48 x 204 in), in blue tones. Condition: good, wear consistent with age and use. Antique Bijar Hallway Runner Wool Blue Rug...
Wool
$420Sale Price|30% Off
Vintage Persian Afghan Baluch Hand Knotted Area Rug Runner Carpet
Located in Dayton, OH
Vintage Persian Baluch wool area rug. Features a geometric repeating pattern with a field of navy blue accented with orange / brown, and tans. Baluchi rug, Baluchi also spelled Baloo...
Wool
$4,550Sale Price|30% Off
Vintage Hand Knotted Persian Hamadan Geometric Wool Area Rug Carpet 10' x 14'
Located in Dayton, OH
A large and Impressive Persian Hamadan geometric wool area rug. Features a hand knotted pile with geometric foliate designs. The foreground of the rug is red with vibrant blue, gre...
Wool
Early 20th Century Persian Nahavand Rug
Located in Chicago, IL
A wonderful 1910s Persian Nahavand rug with a repeating boteh pattern set against a cream field. The center is filled with rows of stylized paisley motifs, each detailed with angular...
Wool
$501Sale Price|65% Off
Handmade Antique Moroccan Berber Kilim Rug 3.7' x 5.1' 1930s - 1C1157
Located in Bordeaux, FR
This antique Moroccan Berber Kilim, crafted in the 1930s, is a stunning example of North African tribal weaving. Handmade with 100% wool, this flat-woven rug features a vibrant array...
Wool
Zabihi Collection Animal Motif Meshed Early 20th Century Rug
Located in New York, NY
A stunning 1900s Meshed Conversational Animal Motif Statement Rug Details rug no. j5036 size 10' 1" x 13' 5" (307 x 409 cm) rug type Meshed,Pictorial
Wool
Antique Persian Tabriz Carpet
Located in New York, NY
1st quarter of the 20th century Persian Formal Tabriz rug in blue-green, beige and brown. Measures: 4.6'' x 6.2''.
Wool
$239Sale Price|20% Off
Worn Antique Persian Mahal Pillow
Located in New York, NY
Pillow made from an antique Persian Sultanabad rug with cotton back. Zipper closure. Age wear. 19'' x 21''
Foam, Wool
Mid 20th Century Persian Heriz Rug
Located in Chicago, IL
A gorgeous mid-20th century Persian Heriz rug with a madder red field featuring an angular medallion. The central motif is anchored by a deep indigo core and extends into serrated le...
Wool
Antique Laristan Herati Wool 26x42 Red, Ivory, Taupe & Olive Handmade Area Rug
Located in Houston, TX
Condition: Antique Origin: Laristan, India (today Lahore, Pakistan) Design: Herati Circa: 1910s Actual size: 25'10"x 42' Thickness: 3/8" Color: Red, Light Blue, Tan, Ivory, Sla...
Wool
Vintage Turkish Silk Hereke Rug
Located in Chicago, IL
A wonderful vintage Turkish Hereke rug made from 100% silk, and woven with a beautiful multi-colored tree-of-life pattern in the center surrounded by a wide borer containing multiple...
Silk
$568Sale Price|20% Off
3'x9'2" Brown Vintage Zoroastrian Bakhtiar Hand Knotted Wool Runner Oriental Rug
Located in Carlstadt, NJ
Shades of Brown, Vintage Zoroastrian Bakhtiar with Garden Design, Worn Down and Distressed, 100% Wool, Hand Knotted, Zero Pile, Sides and Ends Professionally Secured, Runner, Orienta...
Wool
$1,814Sale Price|20% Off
Bobyrug’s nice antique qashqai rug
Located in Saint Ouen, FR
Nice early 20th century tribal Qashqai rug with beautiful geometrical and stylized designs and nice natural colours, entirely hand knotted with wool on wool foundation. ✨✨✨ "Experie...
Wool
Semi Antique Traditional Worn To Perfection Distressed Vintage Rug Pink Blue
Located in Lohr, Bavaria, DE
A beautiful vintage rug in looked after distressed condition. Add a great used look to your interior design with this hand-knotted 1950s carpet. The rug has perfectly worn areas and ...
Wool
$441Sale Price|20% Off
4'8"x6'2" Ivory, Hand Knotted Vintage Farsian Tabriz Worn Wool Oriental Rug
Located in Carlstadt, NJ
This is a truly genuine one-of-a-kind Ivory, Hand Knotted Vintage Persian Tabriz Cropped Thin, Distressed Look Shabby Chic Worn Wool, Oriental Rug. It has been Knotted for months and...
Wool
Handmade Antique Persian Bakhtiari rug 4.4' x 6.4, 1920s - 1N38
Located in Bordeaux, FR
This handmade antique Persian Bakhtiari rug from the 1920s is a stunning example of Middle Eastern craftsmanship. Measuring 4.4 feet (134 cm) in width and 6.4 feet (194 cm) in length...
Wool
$4,720Sale Price|20% Off
Traditional Pakistani Persian Style Rug with English Manor Tudor Style
Located in Dallas, TX
73492, a Pakistani Persian style rug with all-over floral design. This gorgeous Persian style rug features a Kinetic garden of Herati style palmettes, vines, boteh and lilies in a fi...
Wool
$23,143Sale Price|20% Off
Bobyrug’s Wonderful room size antique Heriz style rug
Located in Saint Ouen, FR
Discover a magnificent antique Heriz-style rug, boasting exquisite geometric and decorative patterns in rich, natural hues. This masterpiece is meticulously hand-knotted with sumptuo...
Wool, Cotton
$192Sale Price|20% Off
1'7"x1'7" Navy Blue, Old Farsian Kerman Worn Wool Hand Knotted Square Rug
Located in Carlstadt, NJ
This is a truly genuine one-of-a-kind Navy Blue, Old Persian Kerman Shabby Chic Cropped Thin, Distressed Look Worn Wool Hand Knotted, Square Oriental Rug. It has been Knotted for mon...
Wool
$192Sale Price|20% Off
1'6"x1'6" Navy Blue, Hand Knotted Vintage Farsian Kerman Worn Wool Square Rug
Located in Carlstadt, NJ
This is a truly genuine one-of-a-kind Navy Blue, Hand Knotted Vintage Persian Kerman Shabby Chic, Sheared Low Distressed Look Worn Wool, Square Oriental Rug. It has been Knotted for ...
Wool
$794Sale Price|20% Off
6'10"x10'6" Apricot Color, Worn Wool, Hand Knotted, Vintage Farsian Kashan, Rug
Located in Carlstadt, NJ
This is a truly genuine one-of-a-kind Apricot Color, Worn Wool, Hand Knotted, Vintage Persian Kashan, Distressed Look, Cropped Thin, Oriental Rug. It has been Knotted for months and ...
Wool
1920s Orange Antique Chinese Art Deco Hand Knotted Rug 8' x 8'
Located in New York, NY
Antique circa 1920 Chinese Art Deco hand-knotted wool rug, 8' x 8' (96 x 96 in), in orange tones. Condition: good, wear consistent with age and use. An alluring near-square Antique ...
Wool
Kareje Vintage Runner - 2'1" x 6'4"
Located in New York, NY
Introducing the Kareje Runner, a captivating masterpiece that effortlessly blends traditional elegance with a touch of unconventional charm. This handmade rug boasts a faded red/rust...
Wool, Cotton
$192Sale Price|20% Off
1'8"x1'8" Colorful, Worn Wool Hand Knotted, Vintage Farsian Kerman Square Rug
Located in Carlstadt, NJ
This is a truly genuine one-of-a-kind Colorful, Sheared Low Distressed Look Worn Wool Hand Knotted, Vintage Persian Kerman Shabby Chic, Square Oriental Rug. It has been Knotted for m...
Wool
$7,624Sale Price|20% Off
Red Antiqued Heriz Re-Creation Hand Knotted Pure Wool Oversized Rug 12' x 14'10"
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
Vintage Turkish Konya Kilim Rug
Located in Chicago, IL
A wonderful vintage Turkish cotton kilim rug constructed of three panels stitched together with a striped pattern woven in pale indigo against a c...
Cotton
Zabihi Collection Whimsical Vintage Persian Gabbeh Rug
Located in New York, NY
An early 20th-century whimsical floral persian gabbeh rug rug no. j4899 size 2'8" x 3'9''
Wool
4x6 Modern Cubist-Inspired Hand-Knotted Wool Figurative Art Rug, Rare, Fun
Located in New York, NY
A bold, art-forward Persian rug with a striking abstract figural design that reads like a painting. With a stylized face, expressive forms, and layered symbolism, the design evokes a...
Wool
$129,995Sale Price|35% Off
Antique Turkish Oushak Oriental Carpet, Mansion Size, w/ Medallion & Soft Colors
Located in New York, NY
An antique Turkish Oushak oriental carpet, size 24'6 H x 19'6 W, circa 1900. This lovely hand-knotted wool carpet features a softly hued central medallion anchoring the pale blue pri...
Wool
Extraordinary Early 20th Century Khotan Rug
Located in Chicago, IL
An extraordinary early 20th century Central Asian Khotan rug with an incredible asymmetrical large-scale floral medallion woven in light and dark purple, coral, gold, pink, mint gree...
Wool
Ararat Rugs Mina Khani Rug with Bidjar Border Persian Revival Carpet Natural Dye
By Ararat Rugs
Located in Tokyo, JP
The design source of the rug comes from the book Antique Rugs of Kurdistan A Historical Legacy of Woven Art, James D. Burns, 2002 nr.4. This was an exclusive example of a Mina Khani ...
Wool, Natural Fiber, Organic Material
$3,808Sale Price|20% Off
10'3"x13'5" Pink Antique Zoroastrian Sarouk Soft Wool Hand Knotted Oriental Rug
Located in Carlstadt, NJ
Coral Pink, Antique Zoroastrian Sarouk, 100% Wool, Hand Knotted, Thick and Plush, Full Pile, Soft and Clean, Oriental Rug Primary materials: Wool Latex: No Pile height: 0.25 Inches ...
Wool
$25,599Sale Price|20% Off
12'5"x13'9" Red Antique Hand Knotted Pure Wool XL Squarish Size Garus Design Rug
Located in Carlstadt, NJ
This is a truly genuine one-of-a-kind Tomato Red Antique Persian Bijar XL Squarish Size All Over Garus Design Full Pile Clean and Soft Pure Wool Hand Knotted Oriental Rug. It has bee...
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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