Antique Persian Square Tabriz Rug Pillow
Located in New York, NY
Pillow made from an early 20th-century Persian Tabriz rug. Measures: 16'' x 16".
21st Century and Contemporary American Classical Persian Style Rugs
Wool, Cotton, Foam
Antique Persian Square Tabriz Rug Pillow
Located in New York, NY
Pillow made from an early 20th-century Persian Tabriz rug. Measures: 16'' x 16".
Wool, Cotton, Foam
Wonderful Early 20th Century Karabakh Runner
Located in Chicago, IL
A wonderful early 20th century Karabakh runner with an all-over tree-of-life floral pattern woven in pink, gold, green, and pale indigo on a dark fuchsia background. The border is be...
Wool
1920s Green Antique Chinese Art Deco Hand Knotted Rug 5' x 8'
Located in New York, NY
Antique circa 1920 Chinese Art Deco hand-knotted wool rug, 5' x 8' (60 x 96 in), in green tones. Condition: good, wear consistent with age and use. A striking antique green Chinese ...
Wool
Ararat Rugs Mina Khani Rug Persian Revival Wagireh Door Mat Carpet Natural Dye
By Ararat Rugs
Located in Tokyo, JP
The 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 lattice...
Wool, Natural Fiber, Organic Material
$452Sale Price|20% Off
4'x7'1" Pastel Gray Faded Design Vintage Hand Knotted Pure 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
Traditional Rug Floral-Inspired Tabriz Floral Warm Tan by Doris Leslie Blau
Located in New York, NY
This elegant Tabriz-inspired hand-knotted wool rug draws upon the rich decorative tradition of Persian carpet weaving while presenting a refined and balanced interpretation suited to...
Wool
Zabihi Collection Pair of Persian Rug Pillows
Located in New York, NY
Set of pillows made from a 20th-century Persian Lilihan rug. Both measure 16'' x 24''.
Wool, Cotton, Foam
1920s Pink Antique Chinese Art Deco Hand Knotted Rug 7' x 9'
Located in New York, NY
Antique circa 1920 Chinese Art Deco hand-knotted wool rug, 7' x 9' (84 x 108 in), in pink tones. Condition: good, wear consistent with age and use. A striking antique rose-pink Chin...
Wool
1920s Red Floral Antique Persian Sarouk Carpet 13' 8" x 14' Handknotted Wool Rug
Located in New York, NY
Antique circa 1920 Chinese Sarouk Farahan hand-knotted wool rug, 13'8" x 14' (164 x 168 in), in red tones. Condition: good, wear consistent with age and use. Minor fading. Overall Go...
Wool
Contemporary Art Deco Design Rug Hand Knotted Wool and Silk Djoharian Collection
Located in Lohr, Bavaria, DE
Contemporary gray Art Deco Design rug hand knotted wool and silk Djoharian Collection. A stunning modern rug in contemporary art design. Modern design rug hand-knotted. Design: Art ...
Wool, Silk
Zabihi Collection Persian Kerman Square Rug Antique Pillow
Located in New York, NY
Pillow made from a 19th century Persian Kerman rug. Fill insert and zipper closure provided Measures: 20" x 20".
Wool, Cotton, Foam
Pair of Antique Persian Floor Cushions Poshti Pillows
Located in Dallas, TX
76799-76800 pair of antique Persian Ghashghaei floor pillow cushions. Dating from around about the 1900s, this is a gorgeous example of an antique Persian Ghashghaei pillow poshit c...
Wool
$20,800Sale Price|20% Off
Antique Agra Area Rug
Located in New York, NY
The Indian city of Agra, home of the infamous the Taj Mahal, has an extensive and notable tradition of carpet weaving. Agra was a major production center for the best of the classica...
Wool, Cotton
Antique Persian Qashqai Rug 4’0” x 6’6”
Located in New York, NY
Antique Persian Qashqai Rug 4’0” x 6’6”. The best SW Persian, Fars Province nomadic rugs, mostly in scatter formats. Geometric Gabbehs, lion rugs, adapted Persian curvilinear styles....
Wool
1920s Antique Yellow Field Flowers Border Knotted Chinese Art Deco 8' x 11'
Located in New York, NY
Antique circa 1920 Chinese Art Deco hand-knotted wool rug, 8' x 11' (96 x 132 in), in yellow tones. Condition: good, wear consistent with age and use. This is an antique Chinese Art...
Wool
$446Sale Price|20% Off
3'9"x5'9" Pink Vintage Zoroastrian Baluch Geometric Design Hand Knotted Wool Rug
Located in Carlstadt, NJ
Peach Pink, Vintage Zoroastrian Baluch with Geometric Design, Distressed and Worn Out, Sheared Low, Zero Pile, Sides and Ends Professionally Secured, Hand Knotted, 100% Wool, Orienta...
Wool
$1,536Sale Price|20% Off
7'9"x9'10" Green Rug on Rug Design Hand Knotted Silk with Textured Wool Rug
Located in Carlstadt, NJ
Forest Green, Broken Persian Tabriz with Rug on Top of Rug Design, Silk with Textured Wool, Oriental Rug Primary materials: Wool & Silk Latex: No Pile height: 0.25 Inches Style:...
Wool
$505Sale Price|20% Off
5'1"x9'9" Purple, Worn Wool Handmade, Vintage Farsian Shiraz, Wide and Long Rug
Located in Carlstadt, NJ
Overdyed Purple, Worn Wool Handmade, Vintage Persian Shiraz, Wide and Long Oriental Rug Primary materials: Wool Latex: No Pile height: 0.25 Inches Style: Transitional Primary color:...
Wool
Vintage Persian Soumak Rug
Located in Chicago, IL
An incredible vintage mid-20th century Persian Afghani Soumak rug three large central medallions amidst a field with myriad stylized flowers and leaves, surrounded by the most incred...
Wool
$5,950
19th Century Bidjar Rug
Located in Chicago, IL
A late 19th century Persian Bidjar rug with a wonderful multi-colored floral pattern surrounded by a contrasting floral pattern.
Wool
Zabihi Collection Antique Persian Mahal Border Rug Pillow
Located in New York, NY
Pillow made from antique Persian Mahal rug with cotton back. Measures: 17'' x 17''.
Wool, Cotton, Foam
$159Sale Price|20% Off
1'6"x1'6" Midnight Blue Vintage Farsian Kerman Worn Wool Hand Knotted Rug
Located in Carlstadt, NJ
Midnight Blue, Vintage Persian Kerman with All Over Leaf Design and Bird Figurines, Abrash, Worn and Distressed, Hand Knotted, Pure Wool, Square, Oriental Rug Primary materials: Wool...
Wool
$7,096Sale Price|20% Off
Ivory Wool and Pure Silk Hand Knotted Persian Design Square Oriental Rug 10'x10'
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
Ararat Rugs Palmettes and Flowers Lattice Rug, Revival Carpet, Natural Dyed
By Ararat Rugs
Located in Tokyo, JP
This offset pattern is composed of palmettes and flowers, one has the impression that it is only part of a larger scheme design 19th century rug from the Bidjar region, Eastern Kurdi...
Wool, Natural Fiber, Organic Material
Ararat Rugs Fish Surrounding Lotuses Rug Masi Awita Revival Carpet, Natural Dyed
By Ararat Rugs
Located in Tokyo, JP
The source of the rug comes from the book Antique Rugs of Kurdistan A Historical Legacy of Woven Art, James D. Burns, 2002 nr.31. This blue background rug has a variation of masi awi...
Wool, Natural Fiber, Organic Material
SUPERB Antique Serapi Rug RR544 9'7"x 14'11"
Located in Shamokin Dam, PA
This is an antique Serapi from the 1890's in very good condition. The backround color is rust, also includes light blue, ivory, navy and pink. This rug has no repairs. It is from an ...
Wool
$13,999Sale Price|22% Off
Antique Persian Sultanabad Carpet, Handmade Oriental Rug, Light Blue, Red, Green
Located in Port Washington, NY
Sultanabad is a region in NW Persia. It was the site of the principle Ziegler weavings in the late 19th century. Sultanabad's are famous for their floral designs as they improved the...
Wool
Zabihi Collection Light Blue Antique Persian Tabriz Carpet
Located in New York, NY
1920s Persian Tabriz rug in light blue and light yellow Measures: 4'5''' x 6'.
Wool
Antique Persian Green And Terracotta Serapi Carpet Rug, circa 1880-1900's
Located in Milwaukee, WI
Pablo Picasso Antique Persian Serapi - Truest Mystical Art - Museum Piece - Terracotta, Sage Green, Ice Blue, Madder-Root, Eggshell About: UNMATCHED. 1 OF 1. Never again will we lay...
Wool
Ararat Rugs Arabesque Rug 19th Century Style Persian Kurdish Revival Carpet
By Ararat Rugs
Located in Tokyo, JP
The source of the rug comes from the book Antique Rugs of Kurdistan A Historical Legacy of Woven Art, James D. Burns, 2002 nr.33. This is a fine Kurdish workshop rug with split-palme...
Wool, Natural Fiber, Organic Material
Ararat Rugs Gerous Bidjar Wagireh Pendant Rug Revival Doormat Carpet Natural Dye
By Ararat Rugs
Located in Tokyo, JP
The most dramatic of the Gerous ( Garrus, Gerus, Garus ) carpets are those with an “asymmetric” design. Only a section of the original is shown, in the same way, many Lotto carpets w...
Wool, Natural Fiber, Organic Material
Vintage 1990s Hand-Knotted Gabbeh Figural Rug, Indigo Blue, 3x4, Rustic Folk Art
Located in New York, NY
This rustic vintage 1990s hand-knotted Gabbeh figural rug features a deep indigo blue field animated by rows of colorful human figures. Measuring approximately 2'10"x3'7", the rug co...
Wool
1920s Multicolor Antique Bakhtiari Hand Knotted Rug 6'9" x 9'
Located in New York, NY
Antique circa 1920 hand-knotted wool rug, 6'9" x 9' (81 x 108 in), in multicolor tones. Condition: good, wear consistent with age and use. Antique Allover Hand Knotted Pile Rug, Cir...
Wool
Antique Tabriz Style Runner with Subtle Allover Design
Located in New York, NY
This exceptionally long antique Persian Tabriz runner is distinguished by its elegant proportions and understated, highly decorative presence. Measuring nearly twenty-three feet in l...
Wool
$758Sale Price|71% Off
Handmade Antique Distressed Afghan Baluch Prayer Oriental Rug, 1880s, 1B219
Located in Bordeaux, FR
Collectible Afghan prayer Baluch rug with cream field and tribal design on it. This rug is prayer and in fair condition.
Wool
Ararat Rugs Gerous Arabesque Rug, Antique Persian Revival Carpet, Natural Dyed
By Ararat Rugs
Located in Tokyo, JP
The design source of the rug comes from the book Islamic Carpets, Joseph V. McMullan, Near Eastern Art Research Center Inc., New York 1965 nr.22. This is a system of arabesque-design...
Wool, Natural Fiber, Organic Material
12 x 15 Handmade Contemporary Oushak Wool Rug with Blue Field
Located in Norwalk, CT
This Oushak rug is hand-knotted with a blue field. This mid-century modern-style rug has an allover golden floral design. This rug measures 11'9" x 15'.
Wool
$9,000
Antique Heriz Rug
Located in West Hollywood, CA
Antique Heriz rug Measurement: 10'6" X13'2"
Wool
$239Sale Price|20% Off
Antique Persian Malayer Rug Pillow
Located in New York, NY
Pillow made from antique Persian Malayer rug with cotton back. 16'' x 23''
Wool, Cotton, Foam
Deep Burgundy Crimson Modern Overdyed Wool Rug 9 x 11
Located in Norwalk, CT
This stunning modern area rug features a rich, multi-tonal deep burgundy and crimson palette. Through a specialized overdying process, the rug achieves a sophisticated, tonal depth t...
Wool
Antique Khamseh Rug 1.78m X 1.45m
Located in St. Albans, GB
An outstanding antique Khamseh rug, handwoven circa 1890 with a 3 medallion design of stylised flowers and the famous Khamseh chickens on an indigo field. Fabulous wool, great dyes a...
Wool
$2,532Sale Price|20% Off
2'9"x21'9" Gray Persian Village Inspired Design Hand Knotted All Wool Runner Rug
Located in Carlstadt, NJ
Medium Gray, Persian Village Inspired Geometric Elements Design, Natural Dyes, Denser Weave, Organic Wool, Hand Knotted, XL Runner, Oriental Rug Primary materials: Wool Latex: No Pil...
Wool
$4,581Sale Price|20% Off
Antique Large, Fine Orient Rug, Carpet, Hand Knotted
Located in Berlin, DE
High quality, large antique orient rug. Carpet. Hand knotted. Strong natural colors. Beautiful pattern. The carpet is in an age-related condition. P...
Wool
$3,080Sale Price|30% Off
Reproduction Serapi-Heriz Medallion Geometric Carpet by Keivan Woven Arts
Located in Atlanta, GA
Beautiful modern Heriz Style hand-knotted wool rug with a Traditional Design. This Heriz rug has a multi-color accent in a gorgeous medallion geometric floral design. Keivan Woven A...
Wool
Early 20th Chinese Peking Rug
Located in Chicago, IL
A wonderful early 20th century Chinese Peking rug with a simple pattern containing a central floral medallion on a dark indigo background surrounded by a wide light indigo border and...
Wool
$1,960Sale Price|20% Off
Persian Oval Tabriz Rug
Located in San Diego, CA
This authentic Persian handmade runner has wool and silk pile with cotton foundation. This beautiful rug is from Tabriz and the design is medallion, floral. The base color is cream a...
Wool, Cotton, Silk
$79,995Sale Price|30% Off
Antique Turkish Oushak Oriental Rug, Large Size, w/ Allover Design & Soft Colors
Located in New York, NY
An exemplary antique Turkish Oushak carpet, circa 1900, size 18'2 x 15'6. This large Oushak features a particularly soft color palette, with its ivory field characterized by a combin...
Wool
Handmade Antique Native American Navajo Rug 3.10' x 5.8' 1880s - 2B44
Located in Bordeaux, FR
Experience the timeless beauty of Native American artistry with this rare, handmade antique Navajo rug from the 1880s. Crafted from rich wool and measuring approximately 3 feet 10 in...
Wool
$7,920Sale Price / set|20% Off
Pair of Vintage Turkish Oushak Hallway Runners with Mid-Century Modern Style
Located in Dallas, TX
50442-50443 Pair of Vintage Turkish Oushak Hallway Runners with Mid-Century Modern Style. This pair of vintage Turkish Oushak carpet runners bring a warm and historical feel with the...
Wool
1850s Beige Antique French Aubusson Savonnerie Flat Weave Rug 13' x 15'
Located in New York, NY
Antique circa 1850 French Aubusson hand-woven wool rug, 13' x 15' (156 x 180 in), in beige tones. Condition: good, wear consistent with age and use. A striking antique ivory and bei...
Wool
$1,260Sale Price|30% Off
Vintage Silk and Wool Sino Persian Floral Medallion Palace Area Rug 16'
Located in Dayton, OH
Beautiful large 12' x 15.5' Sino-Persian floral medallion area rug. Features a field of black with tan boarders and florals with reds, burgundy / maroon, green / olive, pinks and tan...
Wool, Silk
Handmade Antique Native American Navajo Yei Rug 2.1' x 3.4', 1910s - 2B66
Located in Bordeaux, FR
Dive into the cultural heritage of Native American art with this antique Yei wool rug, handmade in the 1910s. Measuring 2.1 ft x 3.4 ft (64 cm x 104 cm), this captivating piece featu...
Wool
Zabihi Collection Vintage Persian Pictorial Balouch Rug
Located in New York, NY
A mid 20th Century Persian Balouch rug depicting a pictorial design. Measures: 2'11'' x 5'10''.
Wool
Ararat Rugs Gerous Arabesque Rug, Antique Persian Revival Carpet, Natural Dyed
By Ararat Rugs
Located in Tokyo, JP
The design source of the rug comes from the book Islamic Carpets, Joseph V. McMullan, Near Eastern Art Research Center Inc., New York 1965 nr.22. This is a system of arabesque-design...
Wool, Natural Fiber, Organic Material
Early 20th Century Chinese Art Deco Rug
Located in Chicago, IL
A beautiful early 20th century Chinese Art Deco rug with a bold fuchsia ground overlaid with myriad auspicious peonies and flowers, ...
Wool
Antique Turkish Sparta Rug, Victorian Exuberance Meets Baroque Opulence
Located in Dallas, TX
71538 Antique Turkish Sparta Rug, 08’00 x 09’08. Victorian exuberance meets Baroque opulence in this hand knotted wool antique Turkish Sparta rug. This enchanted antique Sparta rug ...
Wool
Semi-Antique Hand-Knotted Persian Sarouk Room Size Rug, circa 1940s
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous semi-antique hand-knotted Persian Sarouk room size rug Persia, circa 1940s Classic design with floral sprays and bouquets Measures: 10"1" x 16'2" Very good original vi...
Wool
Handmade Antique Persian Lilihan 3.4' x 5.5', 1920s - 1N35
Located in Bordeaux, FR
This handmade antique Persian Lilihan rug from the 1920s is a stunning example of traditional craftsmanship. Measuring 3.4 feet (105 cm) in width and 5.5 feet (167 cm) in length, thi...
Wool
$3,995Sale Price|20% Off
Antique Decorative Portuguese Flatweave Wool Needlepoint Rug, in Small size
Located in New York, NY
Antique Portuguese needlepoint flat-weave rug handwoven with a symmetrical floral design, ivory center, and bold splashes of color in the border. Can be used as a wall hanging or a f...
Wool
Zabihi Collection Pair of Antique Navy Heriz Accent Rugs
Located in New York, NY
A pair of accent size Navy Field Persian Heriz rugs from the 1st quarter of the 20th century. Measuring 4'10'' x 6' & 4'9'' x 6'1'' respectively.
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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