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Ararat Rugs Palmettes and Flowers Lattice Rug Bidjar Revival Carpet Natural Dyed
Ararat Rugs Palmettes and Flowers Lattice Rug Bidjar Revival Carpet Natural Dyed

Ararat Rugs Palmettes and Flowers Lattice Rug Bidjar 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 designed for 19th-century rugs from the Bidjar region, Easter...

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21st Century and Contemporary Turkish Revival Persian Style Rugs

Materials

Wool, Natural Fiber, Organic Material

Antique Anatolian Oushak Rug, 19th Century
Antique Anatolian Oushak Rug, 19th Century

Antique Anatolian Oushak Rug, 19th Century

Located in Dublin, NH

Antique Anatolian Oushak Rug, 19th Century This pleasing Turkish Oushak carpet paints a rustic rendition of a classic medallion format. Soft wool is complemented by soft color using...

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Late 19th Century Turkish Antique Persian Style Rugs

Materials

Wool

Persian Malayer Rug
Persian Malayer Rug

Persian Malayer Rug

Located in New York, NY

An early 20th Century Geometric Persian Malayer in red, blue and cream Measures: 3'6'' x 6'5''.

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1930s Tribal Vintage Persian Style Rugs

Materials

Wool

Iraqi Marsh Arab kilim / Wool Woven and Embroidered Ma’dan Wedding Blanket
Iraqi Marsh Arab kilim / Wool Woven and Embroidered Ma’dan Wedding Blanket

Iraqi Marsh Arab kilim / Wool Woven and Embroidered Ma’dan Wedding Blanket

Located in Roma, IT

We offer for sale an item that holds charm in every knot and every embroidery that composes it. Coming from Southern Iraq, this item was born with the function of being a Wedding Bla...

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Mid-20th Century Iraqi Tribal Persian Style Rugs

Materials

Wool

Handmade Antique Persian Karajeh Runner Rug 3.1' x 12.1' 1920s - 1C1166
Handmade Antique Persian Karajeh Runner Rug 3.1' x 12.1' 1920s - 1C1166

Handmade Antique Persian Karajeh Runner Rug 3.1' x 12.1' 1920s - 1C1166

Located in Bordeaux, FR

This handmade antique Persian Karajeh runner rug from the 1920s showcases a striking tribal geometric design with a vibrant color palette. Woven with high-quality wool, it features a...

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1920s Vintage Persian Style Rugs

Materials

Wool

Late 19th Century Antique Wool Geometric Design Medallion Rug
Late 19th Century Antique Wool Geometric Design Medallion Rug

Late 19th Century Antique Wool Geometric Design Medallion Rug

Located in Sultanahmet, 34

The deep navy field is adorned with bold geometric medallions, highlighted by striking contrasts of red and blue, giving the rug a dynamic and powerful appearance. Renowned for thei...

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Late 19th Century Azerbaijani Antique Persian Style Rugs

Materials

Wool

20th Century Tribal Hoshang Shah Qashqai Long Runner
20th Century Tribal Hoshang Shah Qashqai Long Runner

20th Century Tribal Hoshang Shah Qashqai Long Runner

Located in York, GB

An exceptionally graphic and decorative tribal Persian long runner, woven by Qashqai weavers in South West Iran around 1970. Rendered in a bold pictorial style, the ivory field is ad...

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Late 20th Century Persian Style Rugs

Materials

Wool

Antique Azeri Rug 10x13 ft Distressed Classic Vintage Carpet worn to perfection
Antique Azeri Rug 10x13 ft Distressed Classic Vintage Carpet worn to perfection

Antique Azeri Rug 10x13 ft Distressed Classic Vintage Carpet worn to perfection

Located in Lohr, Bavaria, DE

10x13 ft Antique Azeri Rug – Distressed Muted Classic Vintage Rug – worn to perfection. This beautiful Antique Rug is a muted vintage masterpiece with timeless colors including bisq...

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1930s Azerbaijani Heriz Serapi Vintage Persian Style Rugs

Materials

Wool

Vintage Indo-Tabriz Hand Knotted Floral Medallion Wool Area Rug Carpet 10' x 14'
Vintage Indo-Tabriz Hand Knotted Floral Medallion Wool Area Rug Carpet 10' x 14'

Vintage Indo-Tabriz Hand Knotted Floral Medallion Wool Area Rug Carpet 10' x 14'

Located in Dayton, OH

Indo-Tabriz area rugs are hand-knotted rugs with traditional designs and rich color palettes. They are known for their quality, durability, and diverse patterns. This stunning carpet...

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20th Century Tabriz Persian Style Rugs

Materials

Wool

Vintage 1990s 2x3 Hand-Knotted Wool Lion Pictorial Rug, Tribal Folk Art
Vintage 1990s 2x3 Hand-Knotted Wool Lion Pictorial Rug, Tribal Folk Art

Vintage 1990s 2x3 Hand-Knotted Wool Lion Pictorial Rug, Tribal Folk Art

Located in New York, NY

This vintage Lurestan 1990s 2x3 hand-knotted wool rug features a bold, stylized lion rendered in warm brown and cream tones. The charming animal motif and folk art-inspired design gi...

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1990s West Asian Folk Art Persian Style Rugs

Materials

Wool

Bolster Persian Rug Pillow
Bolster Persian Rug Pillow

Bolster Persian Rug Pillow

$175Sale Price|28% Off

Bolster Persian Rug Pillow

Located in New York, NY

Bolster pillow made from a 19th century Persian rug. 16'' x 25''

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21st Century and Contemporary Malayer Persian Style Rugs

Materials

Wool, Cotton, Foam

Antique Early 20th Century Northwest Persian Rug
Antique Early 20th Century Northwest Persian Rug

Antique Early 20th Century Northwest Persian Rug

Located in Closter, NJ

The geographical region of Northwest Persia with its’ cities and villages was at the forefront of the large-scale export of rugs and carpets in the late 19th century. The merchants ...

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Early 20th Century Malayer Persian Style Rugs

Materials

Wool, Cotton

Antique Lavar Kerman, circa 1880
Antique Lavar Kerman, circa 1880

Antique Lavar Kerman, circa 1880

$22,800Sale Price|20% Off

Antique Lavar Kerman, circa 1880

Located in West Hollywood, CA

Antique Lavar Kerman rug Measurement: 12'8" x 17'.

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1880s Kirman Antique Persian Style Rugs

Materials

Wool

Djoharian Collection Antique Rug Early 20th Century Classic Carpet Blue and Rust
Djoharian Collection Antique Rug Early 20th Century Classic Carpet Blue and Rust

Djoharian Collection Antique Rug Early 20th Century Classic Carpet Blue and Rust

Located in Lohr, Bavaria, DE

Djoharian Collection Antique Rug Early 20th Century Classic Carpet Blue and Rust A fine and hand-knotted antique rug in very good condition. It has very good pile condition, is soft...

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Early 20th Century Azerbaijani Malayer Persian Style Rugs

Materials

Wool

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

Unusual Early 20th Century Khotan Rug

Located in Chicago, IL

An unusual early 20th Century Central Asian Khotan rug with a wonderful pattern containing five Stars of David, amidst a field of mirrored trees-of-life, all woven in crimson, gold, ...

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1920s Central Asian Khotan Vintage Persian Style Rugs

Materials

Wool

Doris Leslie Blau Malayer Antique Floral Cream Beige Rug by Doris Leslie Blau
Doris Leslie Blau Malayer Antique Floral Cream Beige Rug by Doris Leslie Blau

Doris Leslie Blau Malayer Antique Floral Cream Beige Rug by Doris Leslie Blau

Located in New York, NY

This rug is part of Malayer Rugs collection. This exquisite Persian Malayer carpet, woven in the 1920s, embodies the refined artistry and timeless elegance of village weaving tradit...

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1920s Unknown Malayer Vintage Persian Style Rugs

Materials

Wool

Antique Oushak Turkish Wool Rug C1920
Antique Oushak Turkish Wool Rug C1920

Antique Oushak Turkish Wool Rug C1920

Located in Big Flats, NY

Antique Oushak Turkish Wool Rug C1920 Measures - 82 1/2" x 56 3/4" x 1/4" An antique Oushak rug from Turkey, dating to circa 1920. This rug features a central medallion design with...

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Early 20th Century Persian Style Rugs

Materials

Wool

Grey Oushak vintage style rug 6 x 4 ft hand-knotted Djoharian Collection
Grey Oushak vintage style rug 6 x 4 ft hand-knotted Djoharian Collection

Grey Oushak vintage style rug 6 x 4 ft hand-knotted Djoharian Collection

Located in Lohr, Bavaria, DE

Grey Oushak vintage style rug 6 x 4 ft hand-knotted wool and viscose for living room, dining room, bedroom, office, entry. A Qushak rug hand knotted wool.  Design: Transitional Ousha...

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2010s Indian Oushak Persian Style Rugs

Materials

Wool, Silk

Zabihi Collection Cool Dude Pictorial Persian Kilim Wall Hanging
Zabihi Collection Cool Dude Pictorial Persian Kilim Wall Hanging

Zabihi Collection Cool Dude Pictorial Persian Kilim Wall Hanging

Located in New York, NY

Scatter size Persian Kilim from the late 20th century with a jolly-go-lucky man on a camel field. This was originally belonging to a private Persian collector who requested to make...

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Late 20th Century Scandinavian Modern Persian Style Rugs

Materials

Wool

Zabihi Collection Worn Floral Persian Kerman Rug Pillow
Zabihi Collection Worn Floral Persian Kerman Rug Pillow

Zabihi Collection Worn Floral Persian Kerman Rug Pillow

Located in New York, NY

Pillow made from a 19th-century worn Pictorial Persian Kerman rug. Fill insert and zipper closure provided Measures: 19" x 21".

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19th Century Turkish Tabriz Antique Persian Style Rugs

Materials

Wool, Cotton, Foam

Distressed 20th Century Kurdish Rug
Distressed 20th Century Kurdish Rug

Distressed 20th Century Kurdish Rug

Located in Saint Ouen, FR

20th century Kurdish rug with a geometrical design Wool velvet on wool foundation.

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Mid-20th Century Turkish Kazak Persian Style Rugs

Materials

Wool

1920s Persian Lilihan Antique Rug beautiful patina 8.9x12.3
1920s Persian Lilihan Antique Rug beautiful patina 8.9x12.3

1920s Persian Lilihan Antique Rug beautiful patina 8.9x12.3

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Add warmth and elegance to your space with this antique Persian Lilihan rug, an exquisite hand-knotted piece reflecting the artistry and craftsmanship of early 20th-century Persian w...

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Early 20th Century Sultanabad Persian Style Rugs

Materials

Wool

Early 20th Century Chinese Art Deco Rug
Early 20th Century Chinese Art Deco Rug

Early 20th Century Chinese Art Deco Rug

Located in Chicago, IL

A wonderful bold early 20th century Chinese Art Deco rug with a fuchsia ground surrounded by a thin inner cream satire border, a wide turquoise border, and a thin outer fuchsia borde...

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1920s Chinese Art Deco Vintage Persian Style Rugs

Materials

Wool

Zabihi Collection Small Lion Persian Kilim Wall Hanging
Zabihi Collection Small Lion Persian Kilim Wall Hanging

Zabihi Collection Small Lion Persian Kilim Wall Hanging

Located in New York, NY

Scatter size Persian Kilim from the late 20th century with a lion on a striped field. can be used as a wall hanging too Measures: 3'2'' x 4'3''. This was originally belonging to a ...

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Late 20th Century Bohemian Persian Style Rugs

Materials

Wool

Modern Hand-Knotted Gabbeh Wool Rug, Multi-Color, 3'4\" x 4'10\"
Modern Hand-Knotted Gabbeh Wool Rug, Multi-Color, 3'4\" x 4'10\"

Modern Hand-Knotted Gabbeh Wool Rug, Multi-Color, 3'4\" x 4'10\"

Located in Norwalk, CT

Beautiful contemporary Gabbeh hand knotted wool rug with a multi-color field. This Gabbeh rug has a blue frame a Gorgeous delicate stripe design. This rug measures: 3'4 x 4'10". ...

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21st Century and Contemporary Indian Modern Persian Style Rugs

Materials

Wool

8'1"x10'2" Gray & Beige Persian Knot Abstract Design Hand Knotted All Wool Rug
8'1"x10'2" Gray & Beige Persian Knot Abstract Design Hand Knotted All Wool Rug

8'1"x10'2" Gray & Beige Persian Knot Abstract Design Hand Knotted All Wool Rug

Located in Carlstadt, NJ

Pewter Gray with Beige, Persian Knot, Abstract with Galaxy Design, 100% Wool, Hand Knotted, Densely Woven, Oriental Rug Primary materials: Wool Latex: No Pile height: 0.25 Inches St...

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2010s Indian Modern Persian Style Rugs

Materials

Wool

Antique Jajim Striped Banded Kilim Rug Blanket
Antique Jajim Striped Banded Kilim Rug Blanket

Antique Jajim Striped Banded Kilim Rug Blanket

Located in Lohr, Bavaria, DE

A beautiful antique Jajim Kilim. Handwoven by women of the Shahsavan tribe. Very good condition. Jajim are very thin - more like a blanket than a rug. Th...

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1940s Azerbaijani Vintage Persian Style Rugs

Materials

Wool

Zabihi Collection Antique Persian Sultanabad Mahal Large Pillow
Zabihi Collection Antique Persian Sultanabad Mahal Large Pillow

Zabihi Collection Antique Persian Sultanabad Mahal Large Pillow

Located in New York, NY

Pillow made from antique Persian Sultanabad Mahal rug with cotton back. Measures: 16'' x 23''.

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21st Century and Contemporary Sultanabad Persian Style Rugs

Materials

Wool, Cotton, Foam

9'8"x9'8" Pink Wool and Pure Silk Hand Knotted Persian Erased Design Round Rug
9'8"x9'8" Pink Wool and Pure Silk Hand Knotted Persian Erased Design Round Rug

9'8"x9'8" Pink Wool and Pure Silk Hand Knotted Persian Erased Design Round Rug

Located in Carlstadt, NJ

This is a truly genuine one-of-a-kind Wool and Pure Silk Hand Knotted Pink Persian Erased Medallion Design Oriental Round Rug. It has been Knotted for months and months in the centur...

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2010s Indian Modern Persian Style Rugs

Materials

Silk

Vintage Hand-Knotted Tunisian Rug, Wool, Geometric Yellow Motif, 1940
Vintage Hand-Knotted Tunisian Rug, Wool, Geometric Yellow Motif, 1940

Vintage Hand-Knotted Tunisian Rug, Wool, Geometric Yellow Motif, 1940

Located in Norwalk, CT

An early 20th century brightly colored vintage Tunisian rug with a center pattern in an all over geometric yellow motif. This rug measures at 9' x 13'6.

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Early 20th Century Tunisian Heriz Serapi Persian Style Rugs

Materials

Wool

2'4"x10' Overdyed Green Vintage Zoroastrian Tebraz Hand Knotted Wool Runner Rug
2'4"x10' Overdyed Green Vintage Zoroastrian Tebraz Hand Knotted Wool Runner Rug

2'4"x10' Overdyed Green Vintage Zoroastrian Tebraz Hand Knotted Wool Runner Rug

Located in Carlstadt, NJ

Bottle Green, Overdyed Vintage Zoroastrian Tebraz, Worn and Distressed, Hand Knotted, 100% Wool, Sides and Ends Professionally Secured, Sheared Low, Fragment, Narrow Runner, Oriental...

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1960s Pakistani Bohemian Vintage Persian Style Rugs

Materials

Wool

Wonderful Early 20th Century Fachralo Kazak  Prayer Rug
Wonderful Early 20th Century Fachralo Kazak  Prayer Rug

Wonderful Early 20th Century Fachralo Kazak Prayer Rug

Located in Chicago, IL

A wonderful early 20th century Persian Fachralo Kazak prayer rug with four large stylized medallions with stylized flowers amidst a field of myriad stylized flowers with two hands o...

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1910s Azerbaijani Kazak Vintage Persian Style Rugs

Materials

Wool

Gray Broken Persian Design Hand Knotted Wool and Silk Oriental Rug 8'0" x 10'1"
Gray Broken Persian Design Hand Knotted Wool and Silk Oriental Rug 8'0" x 10'1"

Gray Broken Persian Design Hand Knotted Wool and Silk Oriental Rug 8'0" x 10'1"

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...

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2010s Indian Tribal Persian Style Rugs

Materials

Silk

Tuscan Red Heriz Revival Soft Wool Hand Knotted Oversized Rug 12'0" x 15'2"
Tuscan Red Heriz Revival Soft Wool Hand Knotted Oversized Rug 12'0" x 15'2"

Tuscan Red Heriz Revival Soft Wool Hand Knotted Oversized Rug 12'0" x 15'2"

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...

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2010s Indian Revival Persian Style Rugs

Materials

Wool

Red Antique Turkmen Tekke Chuval Tribal Wool with Gul Motifs 3x4
Red Antique Turkmen Tekke Chuval Tribal Wool with Gul Motifs 3x4

Red Antique Turkmen Tekke Chuval Tribal Wool with Gul Motifs 3x4

Located in Norwalk, CT

This authentic antique Turkmen Tekke Chuval (large storage bag face) showcases a rich, deep madder red field adorned with traditional primary guls (octagonal tribal medallions) and s...

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Early 20th Century Afghan Islamic Persian Style Rugs

Materials

Wool

3 x 15 Vintage Bakshaeish Persian Wool Runner In Brown With Tribal Design
3 x 15 Vintage Bakshaeish Persian Wool Runner In Brown With Tribal Design

3 x 15 Vintage Bakshaeish Persian Wool Runner In Brown With Tribal Design

Located in Norwalk, CT

Experience the timeless elegance of the Bakshaeish Persian hand-knotted wool rug. This runner is part of our Revival North West Collection. It features a striking brown field complem...

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1990s Afghan Islamic Persian Style Rugs

Materials

Wool

The Azure Citadel: A Vintage Pakistani Bijar of Modern Regal Elegance
The Azure Citadel: A Vintage Pakistani Bijar of Modern Regal Elegance

The Azure Citadel: A Vintage Pakistani Bijar of Modern Regal Elegance

Located in Dallas, TX

79431 Vintage Pakistani Bijar Rug, 09'03 x 11'11. This hand knotted wool vintage Pakistani Bijar rug commands attention with a presence that feels architectural and ceremonial. Inspi...

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21st Century and Contemporary Pakistani Sultanabad Persian Style Rugs

Materials

Wool, Silk

Traditional Oriental Inspired Tabriz Beige Wool Rug by Doris Leslie Blau
Traditional Oriental Inspired Tabriz Beige Wool Rug by Doris Leslie Blau

Traditional Oriental Inspired Tabriz Beige Wool Rug by Doris Leslie Blau

By Doris Leslie Blau

Located in New York, NY

Traditional oriental inspired Tabriz beige wool rug by Doris Leslie Blau. Size: 11'0" × 15'0" (335 × 457 cm). ​The Modern Tabriz Wool Rug from Doris Leslie Blau masterfully intertwin...

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21st Century and Contemporary Afghan Tabriz Persian Style Rugs

Materials

Wool

1930s Persian Sarouk Cotton Wool Floral Palace Area Rug Carpet 14' x 18'
1930s Persian Sarouk Cotton Wool Floral Palace Area Rug Carpet 14' x 18'

1930s Persian Sarouk Cotton Wool Floral Palace Area Rug Carpet 14' x 18'

Located in Dayton, OH

Massive 1930s / 1940s Persian Sarouk area rug or carpet. Made of cotton and wool featuring a vibrant red field with florals all over. 196 knots per square inch. Reds, blues, pinks...

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1930s Sarouk Farahan Vintage Persian Style Rugs

Materials

Wool, Cotton

Ararat Rugs Palmette Lattice Rug, 19th Century Revival Carpet, Natural Dyed
Ararat Rugs Palmette Lattice Rug, 19th Century Revival Carpet, Natural Dyed

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...

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21st Century and Contemporary Turkish Revival Persian Style Rugs

Materials

Wool, Natural Fiber, Organic Material

Zabihi Collection Pair of Persian Antique Runners
Zabihi Collection Pair of Persian Antique Runners

Zabihi Collection Pair of Persian Antique Runners

Located in New York, NY

A pair of warm color Persian Malayers from the early 20th Century Measure: 2'10'' x 12'10'' and 2'11'' x 12'10'' respectively.

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Early 20th Century Tabriz Persian Style Rugs

Materials

Wool

Antique Indian Agra Carpet, Late 19th Century
Antique Indian Agra Carpet, Late 19th Century

Antique Indian Agra Carpet, Late 19th Century

Located in Dublin, NH

Antique Red and Gold Indian Agra Carpet, Late 19th Century Additional Information: Dimensions: 8'9" W x 14'0" L Origin: India Period: Late 19th Century Rug ID: 21278

Category

Late 19th Century Indian Antique Persian Style Rugs

Materials

Wool

Handmade Antique Persian Style Hamadan Runner Rug 3.4' x 7.7, 1920s - 1C1104
Handmade Antique Persian Style Hamadan Runner Rug 3.4' x 7.7, 1920s - 1C1104

Handmade Antique Persian Style Hamadan Runner Rug 3.4' x 7.7, 1920s - 1C1104

Located in Bordeaux, FR

Introducing our exquisite Handmade Antique Persian Style Hamadan Runner Rug, a true masterpiece that encapsulates the charm and heritage of the 1920s. Crafted with exceptional care a...

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1920s Vintage Persian Style Rugs

Materials

Wool

Handmade Antique Persian Bidjar rug 4.6' x 7.3, 1920s - 1N39
Handmade Antique Persian Bidjar rug 4.6' x 7.3, 1920s - 1N39

Handmade Antique Persian Bidjar rug 4.6' x 7.3, 1920s - 1N39

Located in Bordeaux, FR

This handwoven antique Persian Bidjar carpet is an item of wonderful craftsmanship at its origin, made in the 1920s. It measures 4.6 feet (140 cm) in width and 7.3 feet (222 cm) in l...

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1920s Vintage Persian Style Rugs

Materials

Wool

1980s Beige Traditional Vintage Medallion Dragon Chinese Knotted Silk 9' x 12'
1980s Beige Traditional Vintage Medallion Dragon Chinese Knotted Silk 9' x 12'

1980s Beige Traditional Vintage Medallion Dragon Chinese Knotted Silk 9' x 12'

Located in New York, NY

Vintage circa 1980 Chinese Qing hand-knotted wool rug, 9' x 12' (108 x 144 in), in beige tones. Condition: good, wear consistent with age and use. A striking vintage ivory and beige...

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1980s Chinese Qing Vintage Persian Style Rugs

Materials

Wool

Antique Senneh Rug 1.82m x 1.38m
Antique Senneh Rug 1.82m x 1.38m

Antique Senneh Rug 1.82m x 1.38m

Located in St. Albans, GB

A lovely antique Senneh rug, woven circa 1900. This rug features a Gol Farang (literally meaning ‘French flower’) design on a deep indigo field. Finely woven with great quality wool ...

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Early 1900s Antique Persian Style Rugs

Materials

Wool

Persian design rug with trees of life hand knotted wool Djoharian Collection
Persian design rug with trees of life hand knotted wool Djoharian Collection

Persian design rug with trees of life hand knotted wool Djoharian Collection

Located in Lohr, Bavaria, DE

Soft wool and perfect execution of traditional hand knotting made this beautiful tribal design rug. Perfect as decorative interior design object, soft playground for children or eyec...

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2010s Indian Tribal Persian Style Rugs

Materials

Wool

Vintage Malayer Runner, Persian, Hall, Rug, Carpet, 20th Century
Vintage Malayer Runner, Persian, Hall, Rug, Carpet, 20th Century

Vintage Malayer Runner, Persian, Hall, Rug, Carpet, 20th Century

Located in Hele, Devon, GB

This is a long, 17' 4" vintage Malayer runner. A Persian, woven hallway rug or carpet, dating to the mid 20th century, circa 1950. Impressively sized Kenareh runner at 82cm x 533c...

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Mid-20th Century Persian Style Rugs

Materials

Textile

Ararat Rugs Kerman Vase Carpet from Alice de Rothschild Collection Natural Dyed
Ararat Rugs Kerman Vase Carpet from Alice de Rothschild Collection Natural Dyed

Ararat Rugs Kerman Vase Carpet from Alice de Rothschild Collection Natural Dyed

By Ararat Rugs

Located in Tokyo, JP

The Kerman Vase-Technique Carpet by Ararat Rugs is a distinguished creation inspired by the renowned 17th-century Kerman "Vase" carpets of southeastern Persia. This piece embodies the elegance and sophistication characteristic of Persian court art from that era. A poetic reinterpretation of the famed Rothschild vase...

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21st Century and Contemporary Turkish Revival Persian Style Rugs

Materials

Wool, Natural Fiber, Organic Material

1920 Antique English Needlepoint Tapestry Wool & Silk 7x12ft 82cm x 158cm
1920 Antique English Needlepoint Tapestry Wool & Silk 7x12ft 82cm x 158cm

1920 Antique English Needlepoint Tapestry Wool & Silk 7x12ft 82cm x 158cm

Located in New York, NY

Large antique French needlepoint tapestry with an exotic, scenic design. Creating dimension in any room! The detailed composition and rich materials add depth and visual interest. Th...

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1920s French Vintage Persian Style Rugs

Materials

Wool

Zabihi Collection Late 19th Century Tribal Balouch Room Rug
Zabihi Collection Late 19th Century Tribal Balouch Room Rug

Zabihi Collection Late 19th Century Tribal Balouch Room Rug

Located in New York, NY

late 19th Century Tribal Balouch Geometric rare room size carpet Measures: 8'2'' x 10'7''.

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Late 19th Century Industrial Antique Persian Style Rugs

Materials

Wool

Antique Circa 1920 Red Hand Woven Oriental Wool Rug 10'9 x 19'1
Antique Circa 1920 Red Hand Woven Oriental Wool Rug 10'9 x 19'1

Antique Circa 1920 Red Hand Woven Oriental Wool Rug 10'9 x 19'1

Located in New York, NY

10'9 x 19'1. As perpetually fashionable as they are collectible, traditional oriental luxury handmade rugs are skillfully woven in vibrant colors and emphatic geometric designs. The ...

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20th Century Persian Style Rugs

Materials

Wool

Zabihi Collection Persian Senneh Rug Pillow
Zabihi Collection Persian Senneh Rug Pillow

Zabihi Collection Persian Senneh Rug Pillow

Located in New York, NY

Pillow made from a finely woven Persian senneh rug. 19'' x 22''

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21st Century and Contemporary Tabriz Persian Style Rugs

Materials

Wool, Cotton, Foam

9'3"x12'4" Beige, Antique Farsian Heriz Pure Wool, Hand Knotted Rug
9'3"x12'4" Beige, Antique Farsian Heriz Pure Wool, Hand Knotted Rug

9'3"x12'4" Beige, Antique Farsian Heriz Pure Wool, Hand Knotted Rug

Located in Carlstadt, NJ

Beige, Antique Persian Heriz with All Over Design, Pure Wool, Good Condition, Hand Knotted, Clean, Sides and Ends Professionally Secured, Oriental Rug Primary materials: Wool Latex: ...

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1910s Turkish Tribal Vintage Persian Style Rugs

Materials

Wool

New Persian Tabriz Rug in Wool, Silk and Cotton- Size: 9'10 X 8'3
New Persian Tabriz Rug in Wool, Silk and Cotton- Size: 9'10 X 8'3

New Persian Tabriz Rug in Wool, Silk and Cotton- Size: 9'10 X 8'3

Located in Los Angeles, CA

New Tabriz Rug in Wool, Silk and Cotton 9'10 X 8'3 Key Details: Pile: Wool & Silk Foundation: Cotton Origin: Tabriz Design: All Over Approximate Age: new Quality (KPI): 350 ...

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21st Century and Contemporary West Asian Tabriz Persian Style Rugs

Materials

Wool, Silk

Ararat Rugs Kerman Vase Carpet from Alice de Rothschild Collection Natural Dyed
Ararat Rugs Kerman Vase Carpet from Alice de Rothschild Collection Natural Dyed

Ararat Rugs Kerman Vase Carpet from Alice de Rothschild Collection Natural Dyed

By Ararat Rugs

Located in Tokyo, JP

The Kerman Vase-Technique Carpet by Ararat Rugs is a distinguished creation inspired by the renowned 16th-century Kerman "Vase" carpets of southeastern Persia. This piece embodies the elegance and sophistication characteristic of Persian court art from that era. A poetic reinterpretation of the famed Rothschild vase...

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Turkish Revival Persian Style Rugs

Materials

Wool, Natural Fiber, Organic Material

The Revered Court: An Antique Persian Heriz Masterpiece of Timeless Elegance
The Revered Court: An Antique Persian Heriz Masterpiece of Timeless Elegance

The Revered Court: An Antique Persian Heriz Masterpiece of Timeless Elegance

Located in Dallas, TX

52668 Antique Turkish Heriz Rug, 08'05 x 12'01. The Revered Court: An Antique Persian Heriz Masterpiece of Timeless Elegance. This hand knotted wool antique Turkish Heriz rug embodie...

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Early 20th Century Turkish Heriz Serapi Persian Style Rugs

Materials

Wool

Zabihi Collection Antique Persian Heriz Room Size Rug
Zabihi Collection Antique Persian Heriz Room Size Rug

Zabihi Collection Antique Persian Heriz Room Size Rug

Located in New York, NY

An early 20th-century Persian Heriz room-size rug Details rug no. j3038 size 7' 6" x 10' 3" (229 x 312 cm) With distinctive large scale motifs and a wide ranging palette of warm co...

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20th Century Tudor Persian Style Rugs

Materials

Wool

Zabihi Collection Red Contemporary Persian Gabbeh Rug
Zabihi Collection Red Contemporary Persian Gabbeh Rug

Zabihi Collection Red Contemporary Persian Gabbeh Rug

Located in New York, NY

One of a kind intermediate size Persian Gabbeh rug from the late 20th century featuring a large irregular shape soft color medallion on a spacious borderless red ground Measures: ...

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Late 20th Century Tribal Persian Style Rugs

Materials

Wool

8x10 Hand-Knotted Wool & Silk Rug, Green Pink Abstract Floral Art Nouveau Design
8x10 Hand-Knotted Wool & Silk Rug, Green Pink Abstract Floral Art Nouveau Design

8x10 Hand-Knotted Wool & Silk Rug, Green Pink Abstract Floral Art Nouveau Design

Located in New York, NY

This 8x10 hand-knotted wool and silk rug features a striking abstract floral design in soft coral, olive green, cream, and warm neutral tones. Flowing botanical forms, intricate orga...

Category

Early 2000s West Asian Art Nouveau Persian Style Rugs

Materials

Wool, Silk

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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