Zabihi Collection Lavar Kerman Large 19th Century Square Rug
Located in New York, NY
A worn square size late 19th century Lavar Kerman Rug with an all-over floral pattern on a pale green background Details rug no. j4794 size 9' 7" x 10' 10"
Wool
18 x 13 ft Palatial Rug in Style of Farahan Hand-Knotted Djoharian Collection
Located in Lohr, Bavaria, DE
Djoharian Collection Palatial Elegance – Oversized Ziegler Mahal Rug (545 x 396 cm / 17.9 x 13 ft) A Grand Statement in Palatial Design Redefine your interior with this exceptional...
Wool
Early 20th Century Turkish Oushak Rug
Located in Chicago, IL
A stunning early 20th century Turkish Oushak rug with a beautiful large-scale stylized trellis floral pattern with pink, orange and yellow flowers and pink and white vines, all set a...
Wool
The Sovereign Garden: An Antique Persian Heriz Masterpiece of Timeless Grandeur
Located in Dallas, TX
52634 Antique Persian Heriz Rug, 09'04 x 13'00. The Sovereign Garden: An Antique Persian Heriz Masterpiece of Timeless Grandeur. This hand-knotted wool antique Persian Heriz rug embo...
Wool
Zabihi Collection Antique Persian Heriz Large Room Size Rug
Located in New York, NY
Large room size Persian 1930s Heriz Carpet Details rug no. j2672 size 11' 2" x 14' 10" (340 x 452 cm) rug type Serapi/Heriz With distinctive large scale ...
Wool
Samsun Collection Vintage Premium Turkish Azeri Heriz Rug 11 X 9 Ft Hand Knotted
Located in Lohr, Bavaria, DE
Samsun Collection Vintage Premium Turkish Azeri Heriz Style Area Rug 11 x 9 ft Hand Knotted This authentic Samsun Collection Vintage Premium Turkish area rug is a hand-knotted maste...
Wool
1940s Beige Vintage Sarouk Mahal Hand Knotted Rug 12' x 14'
Located in New York, NY
Vintage circa 1940 Sarouk Farahan hand-knotted wool rug, 12' x 14' (144 x 168 in), in beige tones. Condition: good, wear consistent with age and use. A striking vintage ivory and be...
Wool
Ararat Rugs Gerous Bidjar Rug with Garden of Birds, Revival Carpet Natural Dyed
By Ararat Rugs
Located in Tokyo, JP
This is an arabesque style connected palmette and flowers designed carpet 19th century from Garrus ( Gerous or Garus ) region, Eastern Kurdistan...
Wool, Natural Fiber, Organic Material
Zabihi Collection Coloful 20th Century Persian Gabbeh Rug, 3'3'' x 5'2''
Located in New York, NY
a 3rd quarter of the 20th century Persian Gabbeh rug Details rug no. j3635 size 3' 3" x 5' 2" (99 x 157 cm)
Wool
The Desert Mirage: A Vintage Persian Shiraz Kilim Masterpiece of Santa Fe Chic
Located in Dallas, TX
78055 Vintage Persian Shiraz Kilim Rug, 02'05 x 09'08. The Desert Mirage: A Vintage Persian Shiraz Kilim Masterpiece of Santa Fe Chic. An expression of poetic restraint and cultivate...
Wool
$6,500
Antique Heriz Rug
Located in West Hollywood, CA
Antique Heriz rug Measurement: 9'2" x 13'2".
Wool
1890s Multicolor Antique Sarouk Farahan Hand Knotted Rug 10' x 20'
Located in New York, NY
Antique circa 1890 Sarouk Farahan hand-knotted wool rug, 10' x 20' (120 x 240 in), in multicolor tones. Condition: good, wear consistent with age and use. A striking vintage multico...
Wool
Ararat Rugs Bid Majnum on White Field Rug, 17th Century Revival, 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.45. This is a popular design employed by the Kurds, call...
Wool, Natural Fiber, Organic Material
$1,680Sale Price|64% Off
Indian Tabriz Rug 5'0" x 7'4''
Located in New York, NY
Indian Tabriz Rug 5'0" x 7'4''.
Wool, Cotton
1840s Multicolor Traditional Antique Classical Motifs Kerman Rug 8' 9" x 12' 5"
Located in New York, NY
Antique circa 1840 hand-knotted wool rug, 8'9" x 12'5" (105 x 149 in), in multicolor tones. Condition: good, wear consistent with age and use. this mid-19th-century textile masterpi...
Wool
Doris Leslie Blau Antique Persian Meshad Beige Blue Rug
Located in New York, NY
Antique Persian meshad beige blue rug Size: 13'0" × 17'1" (396 × 520 cm). An early 20th century handmade wool Persian Meshad antique rug. The blue field is covered with a delicately-...
Wool
Persian Tabriz Hand Knotted Floral Blue and Ivory Rug, circa 1970
Located in London, GB
Persian Tabriz hand knotted floral blue and ivory rug, circa 1970. 100% wool pile on a cotton foundation. Ground color is light blue with ivory de...
Wool
Blue Modern Peshawar Overdyed Handmade Indian Wool Rug
Located in Norwalk, CT
Beautiful overdyed hand-knotted wool rug with a blue color field. This Persian rug has gray accents in an all-over floral design. This rug measures: 12' x 14'11". Our Rugs are prof...
Wool
Modern Oushak Muted Rug in Earthy Tones on a Cream Background
Located in Atlanta, GA
Modern Oushak Muted Rug in Earthy Tones on a Cream Background. Country of Origin: India; Type: Oushak; Design: All-Over, Floral, Oushak Floral; Keivan Woven ...
Wool
$412Sale Price|60% Off
Handmade Vintage Persian Tabriz Silk Rug 2.5' x 4.3' 1950s - 1C1150
Located in Bordeaux, FR
This handmade vintage Persian Tabriz silk rug, crafted in the 1950s, features an elegant floral medallion design with intricate detailing and soft, lustrous artificial silk fibers. A...
Silk
$411Sale Price|20% Off
3'x6'7" Fenugreek Brown Hand Knotted Vintage Worn Baluch All Wool Oriental Rug
Located in Carlstadt, NJ
This is a truly genuine one-of-a-kind Vintage Persian Baluch Hand Knotted, Pure Wool, Oriental Rug. It has been Knotted for months and months in the centuries-old weaving craftsmansh...
Wool
Handmade Antique Persian Lilihan Rug 3.5' x 4.7' 1920s - 2B41
Located in Bordeaux, FR
This handmade antique Persian Lilihan rug from the 1920s is a stunning example of traditional Persian artistry. Its vibrant colors, elegant floral motifs, and fine craftsmanship make...
Wool
$6,250
Antique Kurdish Long Rug
Located in New York, NY
Antique Kurdish long runner rug. A beautiful antique rug attributed to the Kurdish tribes in the vicinity of the city of mosul in Northern Iraq, ...
Wool
Hand-Knotted Aryana Wool Rug with Tree of Life Motif, Red and Blue, 2' x 3'
Located in New York, NY
This hand-knotted Aryana wool rug features a lively Tree of Life motif rendered in rich rust red with deep blue, ivory, and earthy accent tones. Rooted in tribal and folk-art traditi...
Wool
Floral Design Hand Knotted Antique Carpet - Late 19th Century
Located in Sultanahmet, 34
This rare late 19th century Antique regional workshop rug highlights a powerful and rhythmic composition featuring a magnificent, centrally positioned multi-tiered floral medallion a...
Wool
Vintage Turkish Kilim Rug
Located in Chicago, IL
A bold vintage mid-20th century Turkish Kilim runner with a repeated diamond pattern set against a crimson background with an asymmetrical fringe border, one side with a chevron patt...
Wool
Zabihi Collection Antique Persian Mahal Pillow
Located in New York, NY
Pillow made from antique Persian Mahal rug with cotton back. Measures: 17'' x 22''.
Wool, Cotton, Foam
Persian Hand Knotted Red All Over Design Semi Floral Red Bijar Bidjar Runner Rug
Located in San Diego, CA
This exceptional handmade Persian runner is a beautiful example of the craftsmanship and durability for which Persian Bijar rugs are renowned. Constructed with a luxurious blend of w...
Wool, Cotton, Silk
Antique Floral and Garden Design Carpet - Early 20th Century
Located in Sultanahmet, 34
The color palette is masterfully balanced featuring a primary warm terracotta and madder red canvas that allows the vibrant touches of deep indigo blue sage green clear ivory and sof...
Wool
$4,400Sale Price|20% Off
Antique Farahan Sarouk Rug, Handmade Oriental Rug, Ivory, Lt Blue Navy Very Fine
Located in Port Washington, NY
Finely woven Farahan Sarouks were produced in the late 19th century until just before world war I. They have become extremely rare and are highly valued for their artistry and co...
Wool
$824Sale Price|20% Off
Bobyrug’s Antique Turkmen Baluch Rug
Located in Saint Ouen, FR
Nice late 19th century Turkmen Afghan Baluch rug with beautiful tribal design and nice natural colors, entirely hand knotted with wool velvet on wool foundation. ✨✨✨ "Experience the...
Wool
1880s Beige Antique American Hooked Hand Knotted Rug 3' x 4'
Located in New York, NY
Antique circa 1880 American Folk Art hand-knotted wool rug, 3' x 4' (36 x 48 in), in beige tones. Condition: good, wear consistent with age and use. A striking antique ivory and bei...
Wool
1900s Red Antique Indian Agra Hand Knotted Rug 11' x 17'
Located in New York, NY
Antique circa 1900 Indian Agra hand-knotted wool rug, 11' x 17' (132 x 204 in), in red tones. Condition: good, wear consistent with age and use. A striking antique red Agra, hand-kn...
Wool
$147Sale Price|70% Off
Handmade Vintage Uzbek Bukhara Runner Rug 1.7' x 4.5' 1960s - 1C1164
Located in Bordeaux, FR
This handmade vintage Bukhara runner rug features an intricate geometric tribal design with rich earthy tones. The dominant hues include warm terracotta pink, deep brown, and soft iv...
Wool
$1,850
Vintage Chinese Silk Rug
Located in Chicago, IL
A beautiful vintage Chinese silk rug with a large central floral medallion amidst a field of large-scale flowers all woven in light and dark ...
Silk
$5,583Sale Price|20% Off
Gray Antiqued Zoroastrian Ziegler Mahal Design Distressed Wool Hand Knotted Rug
Located in Carlstadt, NJ
Medium Gray, Antiqued Zoroastrian Ziegler Mahal Design, Distressed, Zero Pile, Shaved Low, 100% Wool, Hand Knotted, Oriental Rug Primary materials: Wool Latex: No Pile height: 0.25 ...
Wool
1940s Navy and Ivory Vintage Hunting Design Carpet 11'11" x 17'9" Wool
Located in New York, NY
Vintage circa 1940 hand-knotted wool rug, 11' x 17' (132 x 204 in), in ivory and navy tones. Condition: good, wear consistent with age and use. Mid 20th Century with Hunting Design ...
Wool
$2,800Sale Price|30% Off
Hand Knotted Persian Sarouk Red Floral Medallion Area Rug 10' x 14'
Located in Dayton, OH
A classic old oriental rug. Features a tight weave in fine soft wool with deep red and dark blue colors. The carpet has a brilliant central medallion and is accented my meticulous ...
Wool
1960s Persian Mahal Wool Runner Rug, Hand-Knotted Floral Carpet, 3′0″ × 16′7″
Located in Dallas, TX
This 1960s vintage Persian Mahal runner rug exemplifies the timeless elegance and artistry of Northwest Iranian weaving traditions from Mahal. Hand-knotted in high-quality wool, this...
Wool, Cotton
$178Sale Price|60% Off
Handmade Vintage Uzbek Bukhara Rug 2.1' x 2.1' 1960s - 1C1176
Located in Bordeaux, FR
This handmade vintage Uzbek Bukhara rug from the 1960s is a captivating example of traditional craftsmanship. Measuring 2.1 feet (64 cm) in width and 2.1 feet (65 cm) in length, this...
Wool
$4,800Sale Price|20% Off
7'x10'4" Red Antique Zoroastrian Ghom Wool Evenly Worn Hand Knotted 1930s 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
$1,099Sale Price|20% Off
Very Fine Turkish Silk Rug Hereke Style
Located in Saint Ouen, FR
Nice little silk Turkish rug, with beautiful geometrical design with mihrab and nice colors with beige, pink, yellow and black, finely hand knotted with silk velvet on silk foundatio...
Silk
Vintage Lahore Hand-knotted Rug
Located in Los Angeles, US
Hand-knotted in Lahore, Pakistan circa 1990, this wool rug exemplifies the refined craftsmanship and design sensibility associated with late 20th-century Lahore workshops. The compos...
Wool
Outstanding Early 20th Century Chinese Art Deco Rug
Located in Chicago, IL
An outstanding early 20th century Chinese Art Deco rug with a large pagoda in the center amidst a field of potted auspicious flowers woven in cream, brown, light and dark indigo, aga...
Wool
Persian Style Runner Silk 1930s Rug Runner
Located in Van Nuys, CA
Persian style Runner hand-woven silk rug runner, circa the 1930s.
Wool
Antique Qashqai Rug 2.62m X 1.57m
Located in St. Albans, GB
A fabulous antique Qashqai rug, handwoven by the eponymous nomadic tribe circa 1910. This rug features a 3 medallion design on a mid blue field and great secondary colours, particula...
Wool
Zabihi Collection Bakhtiari Garden Box Rug
Located in New York, NY
an early 20th Century Bakhtiari Rug with a fun, colorful garden box pattern. rug no. j2605 size 10' 8" x 13' 6" (325 x 411 cm)
Wool
1920s Beige Antique Chinese Peking Ningxia Rug 2' x 4'
Located in New York, NY
Antique circa 1920 Chinese hand-woven cotton rug, 2' x 4' (24 x 48 in), in beige tones. Condition: good, wear consistent with age and use. This antique Chinese workshop carpet is an...
Cotton
Persian Heriz Geometric Design Carpet, 11' 4" x 8' 1"
Located in Astoria, NY
Persian Heriz Wool Carpet, with geometric design on a blue and red ground. 11' 4" L x 8' 1" W. Provenance: From a New York City Collection.
Wool
$8,063Sale Price|20% Off
Admiral Blue Hand Knotted Wool and Silk Tone on Tone Rug 12'2" x 18'3"
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
Antique Floral Design Carpet - Late 19th Century
Located in Sultanahmet, 34
The bold central motifs are masterfully balanced by a sophisticated and complex palette of organic vegetable dyes, featuring deep sky blue accents, soft rose, sage green, and delicat...
Wool
Modern Hand-Knotted Serapi Wool Carpet, Pink, Green, Blue, 6' x 9'
Located in New York, NY
New and ready for generations of daily use, this Serapi measures 5'11” x 8'9” and is hand-knotted in pure wool. Inspired by the classic Serapi carpets, this piece features a hand-kno...
Wool
$608Sale Price|20% Off
3'5"x8'2" Crimson Red Vintage Zoroastrian Sheeraz Hand Knotted Wool Runner Rug
Located in Carlstadt, NJ
Crimson Red, Vintage Zoroastrian Sheeraz with Geometric Pattern, Small Animal Figurines, Shaved Low, Zero Pile, Sides and Ends Professionally Secured, Clean, Hand Knotted, Pure Wool,...
Wool
19th Century Persian Runner
Located in Chicago, IL
A late 19th century Persian runner with alternating multicolored stripes with all-over paisley design, surrounded by multiple floral borders.
Wool
Ararat Rugs Kerman Multi-Medallion Carpet 17th Century Revival Rug, Natural Dyed
By Ararat Rugs
Located in Tokyo, JP
This is an elegant multi-medallion carpet designed in the 17th century in the Kerman region, Persia. The carpet design shows vigorous rows of eight-pointed star medallions, ornamente...
Wool, Natural Fiber, Organic Material
Zabihi Collection Pictorial Antique Directional Room Size Rug, 9'10'' x 12'3''
Located in New York, NY
An early 20th-century pictorial animal room size carpet with a 1 way directional motif Measures: 9'10'' x 12'3''
Wool
$249Sale Price|20% Off
2'1"x5'9" Vista White Cropped Thin Vintage Zoroastrian Tebraz Oriental Rug
Located in Carlstadt, NJ
This is a truly genuine one-of-a-kind Vintage Zoroastrian Tabriz, Hand Knotted, Pure Wool, Oriental Rug. It has been Knotted for months and months in the centuries-old weaving crafts...
Wool
Antique Heriz Wool Rug, Hand-Knotted Floral Design, Circa 1920
Located in Norwalk, CT
Beautiful hand knotted vintage Heriz wool rug. This rug has a red field and black border with multicolored accents in all-over floral design, circa 1920 This rug measures 7' 0"...
Wool
Antique Turkmen Ersari Rug, hand-knotted in 100% wool, Afghanistan 1920s
Located in Beograd, RS
In this listing you will find a stunning Antique Turkmen Ersari rug. Ersari rugs as the one presented in this listing are typically hand-knotted using local wool and natural dyes, an...
Wool
19th Century Chinese Peking Rug
Located in Chicago, IL
A fascinating mid-19th century Chinese Peking rug with a whimsical pattern of intertwining blossoming tree peonies with birds nestled among the branches, all woven in light and dark ...
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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