Early 20th Century Persian Kazak Rug
Located in Chicago, IL
This exceptional and rare early 20th-century Persian Kazak rug is a bold, graphic statement piece with undeniable presence.
Wool
Early 20th Century Persian Karabak Rug
Located in Chicago, IL
A stunning and rare early 20th century Persian Karabak rug with the most beautiful pattern of floral medallions woven in crimson, cream, indigo, and pink, and set against a dark indi...
Wool
$9,388Sale Price|20% Off
10X13 Antique Persian Tabriz Fine Weave Rare Blue Tones 305cmx401cm c.1900
Located in New York, NY
This antique Persian Tabriz rug, circa 1900, features an elegant allover floral composition set against a rare soft blue field framed by a beautifully detailed botanical border.
Wool
$7,000Sale Price|20% Off
1920s Antique Persian Mahal Rug Ralph Lauren square 10x11
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Discover the charm and sophistication of this antique Persian Mahal rug, a rare hand-knotted Persian area rug that showcases the rich heritage of Persian craftsmanship.
Wool
Antique Persian Joshaghan Rug, All-Over Boteh Pattern in Crimson and Navy - Rug
Located in Long Island City, NY
This rare 6x10 antique Persian rug of Joshaghan provenance is a rich new find among the latest to join Rug & Kilim’s most coveted curations of classic Persian provenance.
Wool
Handmade Antique Persian Lilihan Rug 3.5' x 4.7' 1920s - 2B41
Located in Bordeaux, FR
Versatility: Ideal for a variety of spaces, including living rooms, studies, or as a statement piece in a curated antique collection. This rare antique Persian Lilihan rug is a timel...
Wool
19th Century Persian Bidjar Rug in Ivory, Navy, Red, Turquoise, Blue
Located in Barrington, IL
Dimensions: 7’ 4” x 11’ 11” Date of Manufacture: 4th Quarter of the 1800s Place of Origin: NW Persia Material: Wool pile on a wool foundation with natural vegetable dyes Condition...
Wool
Antique Ferahan Sarouk Rug, Majestic and Ancient Rare Gem
Located in Milwaukee, WI
High-End Collector's Antique Rug Majestic and Ancient Rare gem About: This is a fascinating piece, extremely old-world with those globe-like motifs in the corner spandrels. This is...
Wool
Rare 20th Century Turkish Hereke Rug with Ottoman Symbolism
Located in Chicago, IL
A rare 20th century Turkish Hereke rug with a gorgeous pale yellow field with a large central coat of arms of the Ottoman Empire. The emblem features an ornate cartouche surrounded b...
Wool
Alriz Collection: Rare and Unusual Tribal Bakshaish with Chinese Symbols
Located in Harrington Park, NJ
Antique and extremely enigmatic Bakshaish rug featuring a striking geometric medallion design set within a vertically oriented rectangular field. The central medallion is a large tri...
Wool
Wonderful Rare Mid 19th Century North Western Tribal Runner
Located in Saint Ouen, FR
Very beautiful and very old north western runner, composed by two fragment of the same runner (probably reduced because the size) with beautiful design and nice natural colors, colle...
Wool
Rare Antique Caucasian Avar Flat-Weave Gallery Runner in Blue Colors
Located in Atlanta, GA
Rare antique Caucasian Avar flat-weave Gallery rug in Vibrant blue tones. Measures:4'8 x 13'9 Featuring an all-over geometric medallion design with complementary geometric motifs ...
Wool
Antique Tebriz Rug - Late 19th Century
Located in Sultanahmet, 34
This rare late 19th century Persian Tabriz rug highlights a powerful and rhythmic floral composition featuring a centralized, multi-layered lobed medallion anchored within a densely ...
Wool
Rare Antique Caucasian Avar Tribal Flat-Weave Gallery Size in Blue and Red
Located in Atlanta, GA
Amazing and rare antique Caucasian Avar tribal flat-weave Gallery size in blue and red, tribal Caucasian Kilim rug with all-over diamond and geometric design, rug R20-0301, country o...
Wool
$2,188Sale Price|20% Off
5X7 Antique Turkish Sivas Rug Geometric Carpet 132cm x 221cm Circa 1930
Located in New York, NY
Its harmonious palette and exceptional craftsmanship exemplify the timeless sophistication of traditional oriental weaving. From Antique Rug Collection. PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS: Ac...
Wool
Antique Persian Qum Rug with Central Floral Play in Pastel Hues - Rug & Kilim
Located in Long Island City, NY
Hand-knotted in silk, circa 1920-1929, this rare 4x6 antique Persian Qum rug highlights a breathtaking tree of life and floral design.
Wool
Handmade Antique Persian Khamseh Rug 4.10' x 9.5', 1870s - 2B77
Located in Bordeaux, FR
A truly remarkable and rare find, this antique Persian Khamseh rug from the 1870s stands out with its intricate design and excellent original condition.
Wool
Handmade Antique Persian Kashan Pictorial Rug 4.1' x 7.2, 1920s - 2B87
Located in Bordeaux, FR
This rare and captivating antique Persian Kashan rug, hand-knotted in the 1920s, is a remarkable work of art that deviates from the traditional floral medallion style of Kashan.
Wool
Handmade Antique Persian Tabriz Rug With Silk 3.8' x 6', 1920s - 2B74
Located in Bordeaux, FR
Antique Persian Tabriz Portrait Rug, Circa 1920s This extremely rare and collectible antique Persian Tabriz rug from the 1920s is a remarkable piece of woven art.
Wool, Silk
Doris Leslie Blau Sultanabad Antique Allover Floral Rug In Warm Tan, - c. 1880
Located in New York, NY
This rare square antique Persian Sultanabad rug from the 1880s is a testament to the artistic prowess and distinctive aesthetic of 19th-century Persian village weavers.
Wool
Antique Shahsevan Rug - Mid 19th Century
Located in Sultanahmet, 34
This rare mid 19th century Persian Shahsevan rug highlights a powerful and rhythmic geometric composition featuring a dense all over display of diagonal floral "lattice" or blossom m...
Wool
$1,632Sale Price|24% Off
Handmade Antique Collectible Turkish Yastik Rug, 1880s, 1B349
Located in Bordeaux, FR
This Turkish Yastik has very rare design of Persian Khamseh rug. Same geometric style and shapes.
Wool
Antique Shahrestan Style Rug in Rich Colors & Floral Patterns
Located in Long Island City, NY
Hand-knotted in wool circa 1910-1920, this antique 10x13 rug is a rare Indian interpretation of Persian Shahrestan rugs—a new unveiling.
Wool
Doris Leslie Blau Antique Indian Abstract Handmade Wool Rug
Located in New York, NY
Exclusive collection of antique, vintage, Persian rugs. A rare piece from the Doris Leslie Blau Collection, this rug exemplifies superior artistry and tradition.
Wool
Fine Antique Indian Agra Rug with Ardabil Design
Located in Milan, IT
Very finely woven with lustrous wool, this elegant antique Indian Agra carpet is distinguished by a centralised pattern originating from a very rare 16th century Persian Safavid rug ...
Wool
$3,840Sale Price|20% Off
Art Deco Style Antique Caucasian Silk Rug, Signed circa 1920
Located in Miami, FL
A superb opportunity to acquire a rare signed Persian rug of distinguished quality and historical craftsmanship.
Silk
The Imperial Court: A Late 19th Century Triclinium Masterpiece of Distinction
Located in Dallas, TX
78659 Rare Antique Persian Bijar Triclinium Rug, 11'00 x 18'02.
Silk
Rare Antique 19th Century Persian Village Rug
Located in New York, NY
Rare antique 19th century Persian village rug. Contact dealer.
Wool
Exceptional Rare Antique 19th Century Persian Bidjar Rug
Located in New York, NY
Exceptional rare antique 19th century Persian Bidjar rug. Contact dealer.
Wool
Rare Antique Unusual Signed Persian Mahal
Located in Aspen, CO
This weaving is a Classic Mahal/Sultanabad woven in Central Persia in the late 19th and early 20th century. Sultanabad was a prominent weaving district throughout the Glorious histor...
Wool
Antique Persian Heriz Bakshaish, Rare Ivory Field, Wool, 1915
Located in Williamsburg, VA
This is a great example of a scatter size Persian Heriz Bakshaish. Bakshaish rugs are woven in a small village outside of Heriz.
Wool
Exceptional Rare Antique 19th Century Oversize Persian Senna Carpet
Located in New York, NY
Exceptional rare antique 19th century Persian Senna carpet. Contact dealer. Excellent condition.
Wool
Exceptional & Rare Antique Oversize 19th Century Persian Kurdish Carpet
Located in New York, NY
Exceptional antique Persian Kurdish carpet. Contact dealer. Excellent condition.
Wool
Unavailable
W 147 in L 231 in
Antique Persian Serapi, Ivory, Rare Mythological Motif, Wool, Oversize 1890
Located in Williamsburg, VA
This is a rare antique Persian Serapi. While it appears to have a traditional motif, part of the field designs depicts four mythalogical dragons or snakes with the face of humans thi...
Wool
Early 20th Century Antique Persian Serapi Rug
Located in Chamblee, GA
Absolutely Unique and rare 100 year Persian Serapi Rug with an Ivory background.
Wool
Rare Antique Pictorial Kashgai Lion Rug
Located in Aspen, CO
Early Kashgai or Lori pictorial. South Persian origin. The lions are the guardian of Persepolis. In the Fars district, circa last quarter of the 19th century. Wool on wool foundation.
Wool
Rare Tree of Life Antique Persian Bakhtiari 8' 3" x 12'
Located in Winnetka, IL
Bakhtiari rugs are among the most durable and have a vast array of designs among Persian tribal rugs. Bakhtiar region has numerous tribes with each tribe having its own technique of ...
Wool
Unavailable
W 130 in L 161 in
Antique Persian Fereghan Sarouk, Ivory Background Wool 1890 Room Size Rare
Located in Williamsburg, VA
A very rare antique Persian Fereghan Sarouk with an ivory field and no center medallion from 1890. It is a room size, 10-10 x 13-7. Highly decorative with the pastel feel with lots o...
Wool
Early 20th Century Antique Persian Heriz Serapi Rug
Located in Chamblee, GA
Absolutely Unique and rare 100 year Persian Serapi Rug with an Ivory background.
Wool
Rare Salt and Pepper Gashgai Gabbeh Rug
Located in Graz, Styria
The infield of this old Gabbeh rug was made by the alternating usage of a red and a white knot. The resulting field is like salt and pepper. Usually this kind of pattern was made wit...
Rare Tree of Life Antique Persian Bakhtiari 10' 6" x 12' 8"
Located in Winnetka, IL
Bakhtiari rugs are among the most durable and have a vast array of designs among Persian tribal rugs. Bakhtiar region has numerous tribes with each tribe having its own technique of ...
Wool
Unavailable
W 100 in L 138 in
Exceptional Antique 19th Century Persian Haji Jalli Tabriz with Rare Cognac Grou
Located in New York, NY
Exceptional antique 19th century Persian Haji Jalli Tabriz with rare Cognac Grou, "Contact Dealer" button. Excellent condition.
Wool
Rare Antique Faraghan Sarouk
Located in Aspen, CO
A simply gorgeous Faraghan Sarouk dating from the last quarter of the 19th century. These carpets were the pride of the Persian carpets. They represent the true investment grade of r...
Wool
Rare Antique Ziegler Sultanabad
By Ziegler & Co.
Located in Aspen, CO
This rug was woven in Central Persia during the last quarter of the 19th Century. This rug is attributed to the great designers of the Ziegler Company. Ziegler was a British compan...
Wool
Antique Ziegler Carpet, Rare 17th Century Polonaise Design
By Ziegler & Co.
Located in Crondall, Surrey
Using highly developed dying techniques, and the best artisans from the region, the Ziegler Co created rugs with beautiful, all-over patterns and with softer palettes than their vibr...
Exceptional Rare Antique Oversize Mohtasham Kashan Carpet
Located in New York, NY
Contact dealer Excellent condition.
Wool
Very Rare Antique Camel Hair Sarab with Lattice Design Field
Located in Aspen, CO
This is one of the rare examples of camel hair weavings in a large room size format. Woven in Persia, circa 1875, this rug contains both camel hair and sheep wool, which gives the ru...
Wool
Pasargad Home Antique Persian Kashan rug 12 ft x 15 ft
Located in Port Washington, NY
Breathtaking and quite rare antique Persian Kashan rug, country of origin / rug type: Persian rug, circa date: 1910 Size: 12 ft x 15 ft
Wool
Pasargad Home Antique Persian Kashan rug 10 ft 5 in x 14 ft
Located in Port Washington, NY
Breathtaking and quite rare antique Persian Sarouk rug, country of origin / rug type: Persian rug, circa date: 1910.
Wool
Pasargad Home Antique Persian Bakhtiari rug 13 ft 8 in x 22 ft 2 in
Located in Port Washington, NY
Breathtaking and quite rare antique Persian Bakhtiari rug, country of origin / rug type: Persian rug, circa date: 1910.
Wool
Pasargad Home Antique Persian Kerman rug 11 ft 9 in x 13 ft 8 in
Located in Port Washington, NY
Breathtaking and quite rare antique Persian Kerman rug, country of origin / rug type: Persian rug, circa date: 1910.
Wool
Pasargad Home Antique Persian Sarouk Rug 8 ft 9 in x 16 ft 2 in
Located in Port Washington, NY
Breathtaking and rare antique Persian Sarouk rug, country of origin/ rug type: Persian rug, circa date: 1910.
Wool
Pasargad Home Antique Persian Bakhtiari rug 14 ft 7 in x 20 ft 2 in
Located in Port Washington, NY
Breathtaking and quite rare Persian Bakhtiari rug, country of origin / rug type: Persian rug, circa date: 1910.
Wool
Pasargad Home Antique Persian Sarouk rug 10 ft 5 in x 13 ft 6 in
Located in Port Washington, NY
Breathtaking and quite rare Antique Persian Sarouk rug country of origin / rug type: Persian rug, circa date: 1920.
Wool
Pasargad Home Antique Persian Lavar Rug 11 ft 5 in x 21 ft 6 in
Located in Port Washington, NY
Breathtaking and quite rare Antique Persian Lavar rug, country of origin / rug type: Persian rug, circa date: 1910.
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.
Find Tabriz rugs, handmade silk Persian rugs, Persian tribal rugs and other antique and vintage rugs from the world's best furniture dealers on 1stDibs.
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