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Vintage Persian Tabriz Style Indian Runner
Vintage Persian Tabriz Style Indian Runner

Vintage Persian Tabriz Style Indian Runner

Located in Dallas, TX

77545 Vintage Persian Tabriz Style Indian Runner 03'00 x 15'00. This hand knotted wool vintage Persian style runner features three scalloped diamond-shap...

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Late 20th Century Indian Tabriz Persian Style Rugs

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Wool

1890s Red Antique Turkish Oushak Hand Knotted Rug 10' x 13'
1890s Red Antique Turkish Oushak Hand Knotted Rug 10' x 13'

1890s Red Antique Turkish Oushak Hand Knotted Rug 10' x 13'

Located in New York, NY

Antique circa 1890 Turkish Oushak hand-knotted wool rug, 10' x 13' (120 x 156 in), in red tones. Condition: good, wear consistent with age and use. A striking antique red Oushak, ha...

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1890s Turkish Oushak Antique Persian Style Rugs

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Wool

1890s Red Antique Turkish Oushak Hand Knotted Rug 12' x 17'
1890s Red Antique Turkish Oushak Hand Knotted Rug 12' x 17'

1890s Red Antique Turkish Oushak Hand Knotted Rug 12' x 17'

Located in New York, NY

Antique circa 1890 Turkish Oushak hand-knotted wool rug, 12' x 17' (144 x 204 in), in red tones. Condition: good, wear consistent with age and use. A striking antique red Oushak, ha...

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1890s Turkish Oushak Antique Persian Style Rugs

Materials

Wool

1980's Indian Persian Bijar Carpet with Traditional Style
1980's Indian Persian Bijar Carpet with Traditional Style

1980's Indian Persian Bijar Carpet with Traditional Style

Located in Dallas, TX

77621 Vintage Indian Bijar Rug, 11'10 x 15'02. Embark on a journey through time and tradition with this meticulously hand-knotted wool masterpiece, a vintage Indian Bijar rug that ex...

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Late 20th Century Indian Malayer Persian Style Rugs

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Wool

1880s Yellow Antique Caucasian Tribal Hand Knotted Runner Rug 3' x 13'
1880s Yellow Antique Caucasian Tribal Hand Knotted Runner Rug 3' x 13'

1880s Yellow Antique Caucasian Tribal Hand Knotted Runner Rug 3' x 13'

Located in New York, NY

Antique circa 1880 Caucasian Tribal hand-knotted wool runner rug, 3' x 13' (36 x 156 in), in yellow tones. Condition: good, wear consistent with age and use. A striking antique gold...

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1880s Caucasian Tribal Antique Persian Style Rugs

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Wool

The Maharaja’s Lattice: Vintage Indian Sultanabad Masterpiece of Regal Elegance
The Maharaja’s Lattice: Vintage Indian Sultanabad Masterpiece of Regal Elegance

The Maharaja’s Lattice: Vintage Indian Sultanabad Masterpiece of Regal Elegance

Located in Dallas, TX

74739 Vintage Indian Sultanabad Rug, 08'01 x 09'10. The Maharaja’s Lattice: A Vintage Sultanabad Masterpiece of Regal Elegance. This hand knotted wool vintage Sultanabad rug from Ind...

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Mid-20th Century Indian Sultanabad Persian Style Rugs

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Wool

Antique Mazlagan Rug 1.87m x 1.41m
Antique Mazlagan Rug 1.87m x 1.41m

Antique Mazlagan Rug 1.87m x 1.41m

Located in St. Albans, GB

A beautiful antique Mazalagan rug, handwoven circa 1900 with a hexagonal medallion of stylised flowers on a plain red field. Note the small animal motifs in the corner spandrels. Fin...

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Early 1900s Antique Persian Style Rugs

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Wool

Wonderful Early 20th Century Khotan Rug
Wonderful Early 20th Century Khotan Rug

Wonderful Early 20th Century Khotan Rug

Located in Chicago, IL

A wonderful early 20th century Central Asian Khotan rug with a three large round medallions amidst a field of smaller floral medallions, on a coral colored background. The border is ...

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1930s Central Asian Khotan Vintage Persian Style Rugs

Materials

Wool

1950's Afghani Boteh Carpet with Modern Style
1950's Afghani Boteh Carpet with Modern Style

1950's Afghani Boteh Carpet with Modern Style

Located in Dallas, TX

78228 Vintage Afghani Rug, 04'04 x 05'08. Embark on a journey through time with this meticulously hand-knotted wool vintage Afghan rug, where tradi...

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Mid-20th Century Afghan Mid-Century Modern Persian Style Rugs

Materials

Wool

Early 20th Century Khotan Rug
Early 20th Century Khotan Rug

Early 20th Century Khotan Rug

Located in Chicago, IL

A remarkable early 20th century Central Asian Khotan rug with several stylized vases with potted peonies, surrounded by a border of more peonies and prunus blossoms, and all woven in...

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1930s Central Asian Khotan Vintage Persian Style Rugs

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Wool

The Gilded Reverie: An Antique Turkish Oushak Masterpiece of Timeless Splendor
The Gilded Reverie: An Antique Turkish Oushak Masterpiece of Timeless Splendor

The Gilded Reverie: An Antique Turkish Oushak Masterpiece of Timeless Splendor

Located in Dallas, TX

76602 Antique Turkish Oushak Rug, 11'03 x 12'01. The Gilded Reverie: An Antique Turkish Oushak Masterpiece of Timeless Splendor. Evoking the cultivated grandeur of historic Anatolian...

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Early 20th Century Turkish Oushak Persian Style Rugs

Materials

Wool

20th Century Vintage Oushak Rug
20th Century Vintage Oushak Rug

20th Century Vintage Oushak Rug

$1,068Sale Price|25% Off

20th Century Vintage Oushak Rug

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...

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1960s Turkish Oushak Vintage Persian Style Rugs

Materials

Wool

Square Sized Hand-Knotted Turkomen Ersari Rug in Wool with Repeating Gul Design
Square Sized Hand-Knotted Turkomen Ersari Rug in Wool with Repeating Gul Design

Square Sized Hand-Knotted Turkomen Ersari Rug in Wool with Repeating Gul Design

Located in Atlanta, GA

This square sized Ersari rug has been hand-knotted in the finest wool. The rug features an all-over sub-geometric repeating Gul design throughout the entirety of the rug, enclosed wi...

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Early 20th Century Turkestan Islamic Persian Style Rugs

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Wool

Antique Turkish Decorative Oriental Oushak Rug in Room Size
Antique Turkish Decorative Oriental Oushak Rug in Room Size

Antique Turkish Decorative Oriental Oushak Rug in Room Size

Located in New York, NY

Antique Turkish Oushak Decorative Oriental Carpet, Room size, with Light brown Field A gorgeous antique Turkish Oushak carpet, circa 1920, size 13'2" x 10'0" This lovely carpet fe...

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1920s Turkish Vintage Persian Style Rugs

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Wool

1920s Large Size Wool Camel Chinese Floral Antique Knotted Art Deco 8'8" x 18'
1920s Large Size Wool Camel Chinese Floral Antique Knotted Art Deco 8'8" x 18'

1920s Large Size Wool Camel Chinese Floral Antique Knotted Art Deco 8'8" x 18'

Located in New York, NY

Antique circa 1920 Chinese Art Deco hand-knotted wool rug, 8'8" x 18' (104 x 216 in), in camel tones. Condition: good, wear consistent with age and use. A large 1920s Chinese Art De...

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1920s Chinese Art Deco Vintage Persian Style Rugs

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Wool

Vintage Baluch Balisht, hand-knotted Tribal bag or pillow cover, Afghanistan
Vintage Baluch Balisht, hand-knotted Tribal bag or pillow cover, Afghanistan

Vintage Baluch Balisht, hand-knotted Tribal bag or pillow cover, Afghanistan

Located in Beograd, RS

In this listing you will find a lovelyuch Balisht, hand-woven in natur wool. Balisht is a traditional, hand-woven tribal bag or pillow cover created by the Baluch people of Afghanist...

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1930s Afghan Tribal Vintage Persian Style Rugs

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Wool

20th Century Vintage Oushak Runner
20th Century Vintage Oushak Runner

20th Century Vintage Oushak Runner

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...

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1960s Pakistani Oushak Vintage Persian Style Rugs

Materials

Wool

Vintage Turkish Oushak Rug with Mid-Century Modern Tribal Style
Vintage Turkish Oushak Rug with Mid-Century Modern Tribal Style

Vintage Turkish Oushak Rug with Mid-Century Modern Tribal Style

Located in Dallas, TX

50643, vintage Turkish Oushak rug with Mid-Century Modern Tribal style. This hand knotted wool vintage Turkish Oushak rug features two connected stepped medallions filled with rosett...

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Mid-20th Century Turkish Oushak Persian Style Rugs

Materials

Wool

1950s Vintage Persian Tabriz Runner Rug, Beige Handwoven Wool Carpet 2'9" x 13'6
1950s Vintage Persian Tabriz Runner Rug, Beige Handwoven Wool Carpet 2'9" x 13'6

1950s Vintage Persian Tabriz Runner Rug, Beige Handwoven Wool Carpet 2'9" x 13'6

Located in Dallas, TX

This 1950s vintage Persian Tabriz runner rug, measuring 2'9" x 13'6", is an elegant example of mid-century Persian craftsmanship. Handwoven in fine wool, the rug reflects the precisi...

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1950s Other Vintage Persian Style Rugs

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Wool, Cotton

Handwoven Scandinavian Style Persian Kilim Rug with Geometric Motifs, 8'1" x 9'1
Handwoven Scandinavian Style Persian Kilim Rug with Geometric Motifs, 8'1" x 9'1

Handwoven Scandinavian Style Persian Kilim Rug with Geometric Motifs, 8'1" x 9'1

Located in Dallas, TX

This distinctive handwoven Persian Kilim rug blends the clean minimalism of Scandinavian design with the time-honored craftsmanship of Persian flatweaving traditions. Woven from high...

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2010s American Minimalist Persian Style Rugs

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Wool, Cotton

Antique Sarouk Rug 1.98m X 1.27m
Antique Sarouk Rug 1.98m X 1.27m

Antique Sarouk Rug 1.98m X 1.27m

Located in St. Albans, GB

A stunning antique Sarouk rug, handwoven circa 1910 with a terracotta red medallion on an ivory field surrounded by a narrow blue border. Lovely secondary colours including blues, pi...

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1910s Vintage Persian Style Rugs

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Wool

New Contemporary Persian Sultanabad Rug with Transitional Modern Style
New Contemporary Persian Sultanabad Rug with Transitional Modern Style

New Contemporary Persian Sultanabad Rug with Transitional Modern Style

Located in Dallas, TX

60911 New Contemporary Persian Sultanabad rug with Transitional Modern Style 09'05 x 12'03. This hand-knotted wool contemporary Persian Sultanabad rug features an all-over botanical ...

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21st Century and Contemporary Turkish Sultanabad Persian Style Rugs

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Wool

New Contemporary Oushak Rug with Modern Style
New Contemporary Oushak Rug with Modern Style

New Contemporary Oushak Rug with Modern Style

Located in Dallas, TX

80970 new contemporary Oushak rug, 08'00 x 10'05.

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21st Century and Contemporary Pakistani Oushak Persian Style Rugs

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Wool

1920s Hand Knotted Allover Navy Blue Floral Antique Peking Chinese 8' x 8'7"
1920s Hand Knotted Allover Navy Blue Floral Antique Peking Chinese 8' x 8'7"

1920s Hand Knotted Allover Navy Blue Floral Antique Peking Chinese 8' x 8'7"

Located in New York, NY

Antique circa 1920 Chinese Export hand-knotted wool rug, 8' x 8'7" (96 x 103 in), in blue and navy tones. Condition: good, wear consistent with age and use. 1920s Hand Knotted Pile ...

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1920s Chinese Chinese Export Vintage Persian Style Rugs

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Wool

Antique Plum Caucasian Azerbaijan Carpet Elephant Foot Tekke Rug
Antique Plum Caucasian Azerbaijan Carpet Elephant Foot Tekke Rug

Antique Plum Caucasian Azerbaijan Carpet Elephant Foot Tekke Rug

Located in Dallas, TX

60892 Antique Plum Caucasian Tekke Azerbaijan Rug, 05'01 x 08'01. Caucasian Azerbaijan rugs with Tekke elephant foot designs are distinguished by their in...

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Early 20th Century Caucasian Tribal Persian Style Rugs

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Wool

Vintage Turkish Overdyed Rug, French Industrial Meets Luxe Utilitarian Style
Vintage Turkish Overdyed Rug, French Industrial Meets Luxe Utilitarian Style

Vintage Turkish Overdyed Rug, French Industrial Meets Luxe Utilitarian Style

Located in Dallas, TX

60605 Vintage Turkish Overdyed Rug, 08'07 x 12'00. Step into a world where French Industrial flair meets luxe utilitarian in the form of this hand-knotted wool vintage Turkish overdy...

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Mid-20th Century Turkish Industrial Persian Style Rugs

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Wool

1920s Blue Antique Indian Hand Knotted Rug 6'6" x 18'4"
1920s Blue Antique Indian Hand Knotted Rug 6'6" x 18'4"

1920s Blue Antique Indian Hand Knotted Rug 6'6" x 18'4"

Located in New York, NY

Antique circa 1920 Indian hand-knotted wool rug, 6'6" x 18'4" (78 x 220 in), in blue tones. Condition: good, wear consistent with age and use. A 1920s Indian Shahrestan runner measu...

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1920s Indian Other Vintage Persian Style Rugs

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Wool

Bold Jewel Tone Vintage Persian Nahavand Geometric Floral Design Long Runner Rug
Bold Jewel Tone Vintage Persian Nahavand Geometric Floral Design Long Runner Rug

Bold Jewel Tone Vintage Persian Nahavand Geometric Floral Design Long Runner Rug

Located in Lutz, FL

Vintage large hand knotted Persian Nahavand wool runner rug in red, pink, and black, with accents of green, yellow and white. Large runner with geometric pattern and abstract floral ...

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1980s Tribal Vintage Persian Style Rugs

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Wool, Cotton

Bokhara Tribal Hand Knotted Wool Rug Red & Black
Bokhara Tribal Hand Knotted Wool Rug Red & Black

Bokhara Tribal Hand Knotted Wool Rug Red & Black

Located in Keego Harbor, MI

A stylish Persian Bokhara tribal rug. Red & black design. Hand knotted in Iran. Wool on wool, fine. Dimensions: 2’6” x 4’x2”. In very good condition.   

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20th Century Persian Style Rugs

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Wool

Antique Persian Heriz Wool Runner Rug, Hand-Knotted Geometric Carpet, 3′2″ × 13′
Antique Persian Heriz Wool Runner Rug, Hand-Knotted Geometric Carpet, 3′2″ × 13′

Antique Persian Heriz Wool Runner Rug, Hand-Knotted Geometric Carpet, 3′2″ × 13′

Located in Dallas, TX

This antique Persian Heriz runner rug exemplifies the bold geometry and enduring craftsmanship of Northwest Iranian weaving traditions from Heriz. Measuring 3′2″ × 13′0″, this hand-k...

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1920s Other Vintage Persian Style Rugs

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Wool, Cotton

New Contemporary Persian Mahal Indian Rug with Modern Arts & Crafts Style
New Contemporary Persian Mahal Indian Rug with Modern Arts & Crafts Style

New Contemporary Persian Mahal Indian Rug with Modern Arts & Crafts Style

By William Morris (English)

Located in Dallas, TX

30307, new contemporary Persian Mahal Indian rug with modern transitional Arts & Crafts style. The architectural elements of naturalistic forms combined with Arts & Crafts style, thi...

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21st Century and Contemporary Indian Arts and Crafts Persian Style Rugs

Materials

Wool

1920s Navy Antique Chinese Art Deco Hand Knotted Rug 7' x 9'
1920s Navy Antique Chinese Art Deco Hand Knotted Rug 7' x 9'

1920s Navy 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 navy tones. Condition: good, wear consistent with age and use. A 1920s Chinese Art Deco carpet m...

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1920s Chinese Art Deco Vintage Persian Style Rugs

Materials

Wool

Vintage Turkish Overdyed Rug, Luxe Utilitarian Appeal Meets Modern Industrial
Vintage Turkish Overdyed Rug, Luxe Utilitarian Appeal Meets Modern Industrial

Vintage Turkish Overdyed Rug, Luxe Utilitarian Appeal Meets Modern Industrial

Located in Dallas, TX

60607 Vintage Turkish Overdyed Rug, 09’05 x 12’05. In the captivating dialogue between heritage and modernity, this hand-knotted wool vintage Turkish overdyed rug emerges as an exclu...

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Mid-20th Century Turkish Industrial Persian Style Rugs

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Wool

Large Ivory Antique European Floral Austrian Savonnerie Carpet Rug 13'6" x 18'9"
Large Ivory Antique European Floral Austrian Savonnerie Carpet Rug 13'6" x 18'9"

Large Ivory Antique European Floral Austrian Savonnerie Carpet Rug 13'6" x 18'9"

Located in New York, NY

Antique circa 1900 Austria French Provincial hand-knotted wool rug, 13'6" x 18'9" (162 x 225 in), in ivory tones. Condition: good, wear consistent with age and use. Minor fading. Ove...

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Early 1900s Austrian French Provincial Antique Persian Style Rugs

Materials

Wool

Vintage Baluchi Runner
Vintage Baluchi Runner

Vintage Baluchi Runner

Located in Chicago, IL

A wonderful vintage Afghani Baluchi runner with three large diamond medallions woven with repeated crimson and black stylized scrolling vine motif, and surrounded by a border with mu...

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Mid-20th Century Afghan Tribal Persian Style Rugs

Materials

Wool

Antique Turkish Ghoirdes Oushak Rug With Medallion in Sky Blue, Tan, and Red
Antique Turkish Ghoirdes Oushak Rug With Medallion in Sky Blue, Tan, and Red

Antique Turkish Ghoirdes Oushak Rug With Medallion in Sky Blue, Tan, and Red

Located in Atlanta, GA

Antique Turkish Ghoirdes Oushak Rug With Medallion in Sky Blue, Tan, and Red. Keivan Woven Arts / Rug / S12-0308 / country of origin / type: Turkey / Oushak, circa 1880. Antique oush...

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Late 19th Century Turkish Oushak Antique Persian Style Rugs

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Wool

New Persian Isfahan Rug in Kork and Silk - Size: 6'7 X 10'3
New Persian Isfahan Rug in Kork and Silk - Size: 6'7 X 10'3

New Persian Isfahan Rug in Kork and Silk - Size: 6'7 X 10'3

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Isfahan rugs are renowned for their exceptional quality, intricate designs, and rich cultural heritage. Handwoven in the historic city of Isfahan, these rugs feature a blend of luxur...

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21st Century and Contemporary West Asian Persian Style Rugs

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Kork, Silk

Antique Savonnerie French Art Deco Rug, Salmon with Florals - Rug & Kilim
Antique Savonnerie French Art Deco Rug, Salmon with Florals - Rug & Kilim

Antique Savonnerie French Art Deco Rug, Salmon with Florals - Rug & Kilim

Located in Long Island City, NY

Made with hand-knotted wool and velvet, this 12x13 antique Savonnerie rug represents an extraordinary addition to Rug & Kilim's European collection—an exquisite example of French dec...

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1920s French Vintage Persian Style Rugs

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Wool, Velvet

Vintage Persian Indian Rug with New England Cape Cod Cottage Style
Vintage Persian Indian Rug with New England Cape Cod Cottage Style

Vintage Persian Indian Rug with New England Cape Cod Cottage Style

Located in Dallas, TX

77602, vintage Persian Indian Rug with New England Cape Cod Cottage style. With a timeless design and defining colors, this hand-knotted wool vintage Persian Indian rug beautifully e...

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Mid-20th Century Indian Tabriz Persian Style Rugs

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Wool

Moroccan Rug
Moroccan Rug

Moroccan Rug

Located in Chicago, IL

A beautiful Moroccan rug with a modernist geometric pattern containing multiple light indigo and white zigzag stripes against a light and dark cranberry...

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21st Century and Contemporary Moroccan Modern Persian Style Rugs

Materials

Wool

Antique Indian Agra Oriental Rug, Room Size, W/ Central Medallion
Antique Indian Agra Oriental Rug, Room Size, W/ Central Medallion

Antique Indian Agra Oriental Rug, Room Size, W/ Central Medallion

Located in New York, NY

Antique Indian Agra Oriental Rug, size 9'4" H x 7'8" An antique Indian Agra Oriental Rug, size 9'4" H x 7'8" W, in Room size, circa 1890. This fine floral wool rug features a centr...

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1890s Indian Antique Persian Style Rugs

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Wool

1920s White Ivory Multicolor Antique American Braided Rug 9'3" x 9'9" Carpet
1920s White Ivory Multicolor Antique American Braided Rug 9'3" x 9'9" Carpet

1920s White Ivory Multicolor Antique American Braided Rug 9'3" x 9'9" Carpet

Located in New York, NY

Antique circa 1920 American Folk Art hand-woven cotton and wool rug, 9'3" x 11'3" (111 x 135 in), in ivory, white and multicolor tones. Condition: good, wear consistent with age and use. Overall Good Condition. Antique American Braided rug...

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1920s American Folk Art Vintage Persian Style Rugs

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Wool, Cotton

1970's Pakistani Peshawar Carpet with Modern Style
1970's Pakistani Peshawar Carpet with Modern Style

1970's Pakistani Peshawar Carpet with Modern Style

Located in Dallas, TX

​78343 Vintage Indian Peshawar Rug, 07'10 x 09'07. ​Experience the perfect blend of quiet sophistication and timeless appeal with our hand-knotted wool vi...

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Late 20th Century Pakistani Aesthetic Movement Persian Style Rugs

Materials

Wool

New Modern Black Turkish Oushak Rug with Contemporary Style
New Modern Black Turkish Oushak Rug with Contemporary Style

New Modern Black Turkish Oushak Rug with Contemporary Style

Located in Dallas, TX

52361 New Modern Black Turkish Oushak Rug, 09'04 x 12'01. A work of captivating refinement, this hand-knotted wool modern Turkish Oushak rug is mo...

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21st Century and Contemporary Turkish Oushak Persian Style Rugs

Materials

Wool

Antique European Savonnerie Carpet
Antique European Savonnerie Carpet

Antique European Savonnerie Carpet

$6,396Sale Price|20% Off

Antique European Savonnerie Carpet

Located in New York, NY

Antique European Savonnerie Carpet A one-of-a-kind antique European Savonnerie Carpet, hand-knotted with short wool pile. Featuring a open field design on the ivory primary field, w...

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1890s European Antique Persian Style Rugs

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Wool

Early 20th Century Qazvin Kilim Runner
Early 20th Century Qazvin Kilim Runner

Early 20th Century Qazvin Kilim Runner

Located in Chicago, IL

An early 20th century Persian Qazvin Kilim runner with a multicolored all-over tree-of-life pattern surrounded by multiple contrasting floral borders.

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1920s Asian Kilim Vintage Persian Style Rugs

Materials

Wool

Early 20th Century Sumak Rug
Early 20th Century Sumak Rug

Early 20th Century Sumak Rug

Located in Chicago, IL

An early 20th century Central Asian Sumak rug from Turkmenistan with an all-over geometric pattern on a crimson ground, surrounded by multiple complementary geometric borders.

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1940s Turkmen Sumak Vintage Persian Style Rugs

Materials

Wool

Colorful Modern Oushak Runner, Pleasing Pastels Meet Contemporary Elegance
Colorful Modern Oushak Runner, Pleasing Pastels Meet Contemporary Elegance

Colorful Modern Oushak Runner, Pleasing Pastels Meet Contemporary Elegance

Located in Dallas, TX

80833 New contemporary oushak runner with soft colors, 02'07 x 09'09. The classic style and soft colors are tranquil and sophisticated. With its timeless design and understated elega...

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21st Century and Contemporary Pakistani Oushak Persian Style Rugs

Materials

Wool

Antique Indian Agra Oriental Rug, Room Size, W Medallion and Flowers
Antique Indian Agra Oriental Rug, Room Size, W Medallion and Flowers

Antique Indian Agra Oriental Rug, Room Size, W Medallion and Flowers

Located in New York, NY

Antique Indian Agra oriental rug, size 11'7" H x 9'1". An antique Indian Agra oriental rug, size 11'7" H x 9'1" W, in room size, circa 1900. This fine floral wool rug features a c...

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Early 1900s Indian Antique Persian Style Rugs

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Wool

Antique Nomadic Turk o men Large Saddle Bags, Suitable as Large Cushions
Antique Nomadic Turk o men Large Saddle Bags, Suitable as Large Cushions

Antique Nomadic Turk o men Large Saddle Bags, Suitable as Large Cushions

Located in WYNNUM, QLD

Antique Tekke Turkomen large nomadic bags. Tribal investment collectible. Usable as rugs or stuffed as large couch cushions or floor pillows. Nomadic bags of pure wool handmade of ...

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1880s Antique Persian Style Rugs

Materials

Wool

Antique Indian Agra Oriental Rug, Room Size, W Medallion and Flowers
Antique Indian Agra Oriental Rug, Room Size, W Medallion and Flowers

Antique Indian Agra Oriental Rug, Room Size, W Medallion and Flowers

Located in New York, NY

Antique Indian Agra oriental rug, size 11'8" H x 9'1" W. An antique Indian Agra oriental rug, size 11'8" H x 9'1" W, in Room size, circa 1910. This fine floral wool rug features a c...

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1910s Indian Vintage Persian Style Rugs

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Wool

Modern Turkish Persian Sultanabad Rug, Biophilic Design Meets Timeless Elegance
Modern Turkish Persian Sultanabad Rug, Biophilic Design Meets Timeless Elegance

Modern Turkish Persian Sultanabad Rug, Biophilic Design Meets Timeless Elegance

Located in Dallas, TX

60912 Modern Turkish Persian Sultanabad Rug, 08'10 x 12'04. Embark on a journey where Biophilic Design seamlessly intertwines with timeless allure, presenting an exquisite hand-knott...

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21st Century and Contemporary Turkish Sultanabad Persian Style Rugs

Materials

Wool

New Modern Persian Sultanabad Carpet with Transitional Style
New Modern Persian Sultanabad Carpet with Transitional Style

New Modern Persian Sultanabad Carpet with Transitional Style

Located in Dallas, TX

60914 New Modern Persian Sultanabad Rug, 03'01 x 14'00. Bathe your space in the quiet radiance of tradition reimagined with this hand-knotted wool modern Persian Sultanabad rug runne...

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21st Century and Contemporary Turkish Aesthetic Movement Persian Style Rugs

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Wool

Vintage Oushak Rug, Hand-Woven Wool, Sapphire & Sand, Pakistan, 1960
Vintage Oushak Rug, Hand-Woven Wool, Sapphire & Sand, Pakistan, 1960

Vintage Oushak Rug, Hand-Woven Wool, Sapphire & Sand, Pakistan, 1960

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...

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1960s Pakistani Oushak Vintage Persian Style Rugs

Materials

Wool

Antique Indian Agra Oriental Rug, Small Size, W/ Paisley Design
Antique Indian Agra Oriental Rug, Small Size, W/ Paisley Design

Antique Indian Agra Oriental Rug, Small Size, W/ Paisley Design

Located in New York, NY

Antique Indian Agra Oriental Rug, size 6'6" H x 4'0" An antique Indian Agra Oriental Rug, size 6'6" H x 4'0" W, in Small size, circa 1900. This fine floral wool rug features a Pais...

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Early 1900s Indian Antique Persian Style Rugs

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Wool

Vintage Carpet, Hand-Knotted Wool, Neutral Taupe Palette, 1940
Vintage Carpet, Hand-Knotted Wool, Neutral Taupe Palette, 1940

Vintage Carpet, Hand-Knotted Wool, Neutral Taupe Palette, 1940

Located in Barueri, SP, BR

This vintage carpet presents an extraordinary display of refined craftsmanship, where delicate pattern work and a soothing palette converge in a remarkably balanced composition. Its ...

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Mid-20th Century Persian Style Rugs

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Wool

Early 20th Century Khotan Rug
Early 20th Century Khotan Rug

Early 20th Century Khotan Rug

Located in Chicago, IL

A petite and sweet early 20th century Central Asian Khotan rug with two floral medallions woven in coral, white, gold, and gray wool against a black background and surrounded by a bo...

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1930s Central Asian Khotan Vintage Persian Style Rugs

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Wool

Antique and Vintage Persian Rugs for Sale on 1stDibs: Persian Tribal Rugs, Handmade Silk Persian Rugs and More

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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