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Persian Rugs For Sale
Handmade Antique Persian Hamadan Rug 2.3' x 3.4', 1920s, 1C1088
Handmade Antique Persian Hamadan Rug 2.3' x 3.4', 1920s, 1C1088

Handmade Antique Persian Hamadan Rug 2.3' x 3.4', 1920s, 1C1088

Located in Bordeaux, FR

Enhance your living space with the timeless beauty of our Handmade Antique Persian Malayer Rug, a true gem from the 1920s. Measuring 2.3' x 3.4' (71cm x 106cm), this exquisite wool r...

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1920s French Vintage Persian Rugs

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Wool

Antique Qashqai Rug 2.54m X 1.41m
Antique Qashqai Rug 2.54m X 1.41m

Antique Qashqai Rug 2.54m X 1.41m

Located in St. Albans, GB

A fabulous antique Qashqai rug, handwoven by the eponymous nomadic tribe circa 1900 with a 3 medallion design on a navy blue field and great secondary colours. Note the small figures...

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Early 1900s Antique Persian Rugs

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Wool

Mid-20th Century Zanjan Persian Rug
Mid-20th Century Zanjan Persian Rug

Mid-20th Century Zanjan Persian Rug

Located in New York, NY

This beautiful Zanjan rug was handmade in the Mid-20th Century. It stands out for its rich, bright palette of red, blue, and black. The design features a large, central medallion com...

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Mid-20th Century Persian Rugs

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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 Rugs

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Wool

7'x10'4" Antique Persian Ghom Red 100% Wool Evenly Worn Hand Knotted 1930s Rug
7'x10'4" Antique Persian Ghom Red 100% Wool Evenly Worn Hand Knotted 1930s Rug

7'x10'4" Antique Persian Ghom Red 100% 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...

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1930s Pakistani Vintage Persian Rugs

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Wool

7'6"x10'4" Pastel Gray Vintage Persian Heriz Hand Knotted Pure Wool Oriental Rug
7'6"x10'4" Pastel Gray Vintage Persian Heriz Hand Knotted Pure Wool Oriental Rug

7'6"x10'4" Pastel Gray Vintage Persian Heriz Hand Knotted Pure Wool Oriental Rug

Located in Carlstadt, NJ

Pastel Gray, Vintage Persian Heriz with Geometric Medallion Design, Stone Washed, Unique Patches, Abrash, 100% Wool, Hand Knotted, Even Wear, Cropped Thin, Sides and Ends Professiona...

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1960s Pakistani Heriz Serapi Vintage Persian Rugs

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Wool

Vintage Turkish Overdyed Rug, Industrial Chic Meets Modern Elegance
Vintage Turkish Overdyed Rug, Industrial Chic Meets Modern Elegance

Vintage Turkish Overdyed Rug, Industrial Chic Meets Modern Elegance

Located in Dallas, TX

60614 Vintage Turkish Overdyed Rug, 07'10 x 10'11. Industrial chic meets modern elegance in this vintage Turkish overdyed rug. The erased botanical design and analogous color scheme...

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Mid-20th Century Turkish Industrial Persian Rugs

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Wool

14'x17'10" Gray Wool Hand Knotted Persian Inspired Geometric Elements Design Rug
14'x17'10" Gray Wool Hand Knotted Persian Inspired Geometric Elements Design Rug

14'x17'10" Gray Wool Hand Knotted Persian Inspired Geometric Elements Design Rug

Located in Carlstadt, NJ

This is a truly genuine one-of-a-kind Pure Wool, Hand Knotted, Persian Village Influence with Geometrical Medallions, Oriental Rug. It has been Knotted for months and months in the c...

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2010s Indian Tribal Persian Rugs

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Wool

A Highland Constellation: Late 19th Century Caucasian Kurd Masterpiece of Power
A Highland Constellation: Late 19th Century Caucasian Kurd Masterpiece of Power

A Highland Constellation: Late 19th Century Caucasian Kurd Masterpiece of Power

Located in Dallas, TX

79575 Antique Caucasian Kurd Rug, 04'02 x 06'10. Woven in the mountain villages of the Caucasus during the Late 19th Century, this hand-knotted wool antique Caucasian Kurd rug embodi...

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Late 19th Century Russian Tribal Antique Persian Rugs

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Wool

Modern Overdyed Wool Area Rug - Distressed Midnight Black Oriental Medallion
Modern Overdyed Wool Area Rug - Distressed Midnight Black Oriental Medallion

Modern Overdyed Wool Area Rug - Distressed Midnight Black Oriental Medallion

Located in Norwalk, CT

Elevate your space with the bold, moody elegance of this hand-knotted overdyed wool rug. Featuring a classic Oriental floral medallion pattern that subtly peeks through a deep midnig...

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2010s Pakistani Islamic Persian Rugs

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Wool

Zabihi Collection Contemporary Persian Kilim Attributed to Antony Gormley
Zabihi Collection Contemporary Persian Kilim Attributed to Antony Gormley

Zabihi Collection Contemporary Persian Kilim Attributed to Antony Gormley

Located in New York, NY

a 21st-century Figurative one of a kind hand-made Persian Kilim attributed by the work of Antony Gormley 5'4'' x 8'

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21st Century and Contemporary Mid-Century Modern Persian Rugs

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Wool

Handmade Antique Persian Nain Rug 3.9' x 5.4' 1920s - 1D182
Handmade Antique Persian Nain Rug 3.9' x 5.4' 1920s - 1D182

Handmade Antique Persian Nain Rug 3.9' x 5.4' 1920s - 1D182

Located in Bordeaux, FR

This charming antique Persian Nain rug from the 1920s is a fine example of Persian craftsmanship, celebrated for its intricate designs and high-quality materials. Made with a blend o...

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1920s Vintage Persian Rugs

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Wool

Antique Anatolian Megri Rug - Late 19th Century
Antique Anatolian Megri Rug - Late 19th Century

Antique Anatolian Megri Rug - Late 19th Century

Located in Sultanahmet, 34

this rare, late 19th century Anatolian Megri rug is a magnificent and powerfully expressive example of Western Anatolian tribal weaving, celebrated for its robust structural integrit...

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Late 19th Century Turkish Antique Persian Rugs

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Wool

2'6"x11'5" Brown Vintage Tabriz Paisley Design Hand Knotted Pure Wool Runner Rug
2'6"x11'5" Brown Vintage Tabriz Paisley Design Hand Knotted Pure Wool Runner Rug

2'6"x11'5" Brown Vintage Tabriz Paisley Design Hand Knotted Pure Wool Runner Rug

Located in Carlstadt, NJ

Copper Brown, Vintage Persian Tabriz with Paisley Repetitive Intricate Pattern, Shaved Down, Zero Pile, Sides and Ends Professionally Secured, Fragment, Runner, Oriental Rug Primary ...

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1960s Pakistani Tabriz Vintage Persian Rugs

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Wool

2'6"x9'10" Blue Overdyed Vintage Persian Tabriz Hand Knotted All Wool Runner Rug
2'6"x9'10" Blue Overdyed Vintage Persian Tabriz Hand Knotted All Wool Runner Rug

2'6"x9'10" Blue Overdyed Vintage Persian Tabriz Hand Knotted All Wool Runner Rug

Located in Carlstadt, NJ

Berry Blue, Overdyed Vintage Persian Tabriz, Worn and Distressed, Sides and Ends Professionally Secured, Sheared Low, Hand Knotted, 100% Wool, Fragment, Runner, Oriental Rug Primary ...

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1960s Pakistani Bohemian Vintage Persian Rugs

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Wool

1960's Neutral Earth-Tone Turkish Oushak Carpet with Traditional Style
1960's Neutral Earth-Tone Turkish Oushak Carpet with Traditional Style

1960's Neutral Earth-Tone Turkish Oushak Carpet with Traditional Style

Located in Dallas, TX

50829 Vintage Turkish Oushak Rug Runner, 02'11 x 12'08. Woven in the whispering highlands of western Anatolia, this hand-knotted wool vintage Turkish Oushak runner emerges like an an...

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Mid-20th Century Turkish Spanish Colonial Persian Rugs

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Wool

Fantastic Early 20th Century Samarkand Rug
Fantastic Early 20th Century Samarkand Rug

Fantastic Early 20th Century Samarkand Rug

Located in Chicago, IL

A fantastic early 20th century Central Asian Samarkand rug with brilliantly rendered mirrored floral and leaf pattern woven in violet, pink, and gold vegetable dyed wool on a bold cr...

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1920s Central Asian Khotan Vintage Persian Rugs

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Wool

1840s Antique Oversized Flatweave Red Ground Classical French Aubusson Wool Rug
1840s Antique Oversized Flatweave Red Ground Classical French Aubusson Wool Rug

1840s Antique Oversized Flatweave Red Ground Classical French Aubusson Wool Rug

Located in New York, NY

This circa 1840 Antique Aubusson rug is a monumental 14' x 25' European textile featuring a rich red ground and intricate classical design elements. Hand-woven from 100% wool, this o...

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1840s French Aubusson Antique Persian Rugs

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Wool

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 Rugs

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Silk

The Sultan's Garden: A Modern Sultanabad Masterpiece of Biophilic Elegance
The Sultan's Garden: A Modern Sultanabad Masterpiece of Biophilic Elegance

The Sultan's Garden: A Modern Sultanabad Masterpiece of Biophilic Elegance

Located in Dallas, TX

81176 New Modern Pakistani Sultanabad Rug, 12'01 x 15'03. This hand-knotted wool modern Sultanabad rug is a study in restrained grandeur, where heritage scale meets contemporary calm...

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21st Century and Contemporary Pakistani Modern Persian Rugs

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Wool

Handmade Antique Persian Style Afshar Rug 5.3' x 6.9', 1920s - 1D96
Handmade Antique Persian Style Afshar Rug 5.3' x 6.9', 1920s - 1D96

Handmade Antique Persian Style Afshar Rug 5.3' x 6.9', 1920s - 1D96

Located in Bordeaux, FR

Immerse your space in the artistry of the Middle East with our Handmade Antique Persian Style Afshar Rug. Crafted meticulously in the 1920s, this piece measures a generous 5.3’ x 6.9...

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1920s Vintage Persian Rugs

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Wool

Striking Afshar Bidjar Antique, Collectible Investment Piece at Special Discount
Striking Afshar Bidjar Antique, Collectible Investment Piece at Special Discount

Striking Afshar Bidjar Antique, Collectible Investment Piece at Special Discount

Located in WYNNUM, QLD

Rare Afshar Bidjar 1880 BIDJAR (AFSHAR BIDJAR RARE VARIANT) 1880 or earlier 6 x 4 feet Acquired from an Australian collector Bidjar carpets are known as the iron carpet...

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1880s Antique Persian Rugs

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Wool

Handmade Antique Peruvian Kilim Rug 5.5' x 7', 1900s - 2B64
Handmade Antique Peruvian Kilim Rug 5.5' x 7', 1900s - 2B64

Handmade Antique Peruvian Kilim Rug 5.5' x 7', 1900s - 2B64

Located in Bordeaux, FR

Capture the essence of traditional Peruvian craftsmanship with this handmade antique Kilim wool rug from the 1900s. Measuring 5.5 ft x 7 ft (168 cm x 213 cm), this rug is in good con...

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Early 1900s Antique Persian Rugs

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Wool

12'2"x14'7" Antique Persian Bidjar Brown Wool on Wool Hand Knotted 1880s Rug
12'2"x14'7" Antique Persian Bidjar Brown Wool on Wool Hand Knotted 1880s Rug

12'2"x14'7" Antique Persian Bidjar Brown Wool on Wool Hand Knotted 1880s 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...

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1880s Pakistani Antique Persian Rugs

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Wool

Djoharian Collection Antique Caucasian Kazak Cherlabend Design Rug
Djoharian Collection Antique Caucasian Kazak Cherlabend Design Rug

Djoharian Collection Antique Caucasian Kazak Cherlabend Design Rug

Located in Lohr, Bavaria, DE

Djoharian Collection Antique Caucasian Kazak Cherlabend Design Rug Beautiful rug with traditional Caucasian design. THIS BEAUTIFUL MEDIUM SIZE RUG WAS KNOTTED USING FINE WOOL AND NA...

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1940s Azerbaijani Kazak Vintage Persian Rugs

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Wool

Serapi-Heriz Design Rug with Geometric Medallion in Jewel Colors
Serapi-Heriz Design Rug with Geometric Medallion in Jewel Colors

Serapi-Heriz Design Rug with Geometric Medallion in Jewel Colors

By Keivan Woven Arts

Located in Atlanta, GA

Hand Knotted Serapi-Heriz design rug with Geometric Medallion Measures: 8'10 x 11'10 Beautiful modern Heriz Style hand-knotted wool rug with a Traditional Design. This Heriz rug ...

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2010s Indian Serapi Persian Rugs

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Wool

Orange Antique Persian Tabriz Open Some Wear Clean Hand Knotted Pure Wool Rug
Orange Antique Persian Tabriz Open Some Wear Clean Hand Knotted Pure Wool Rug

Orange Antique Persian Tabriz Open Some Wear Clean Hand Knotted Pure Wool 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 make exact rug size in feet and inches : 8'8" x 12'0" main rug color : orange rug border color : navy blue other colors of the rug : ivory, light blue, pink, beige rug pile...

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1920s Pakistani Medieval Vintage Persian Rugs

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Wool

Earth-Tone Vintage Turkish Overdyed Rug, Belgian Chic Meets French Industrial
Earth-Tone Vintage Turkish Overdyed Rug, Belgian Chic Meets French Industrial

Earth-Tone Vintage Turkish Overdyed Rug, Belgian Chic Meets French Industrial

Located in Dallas, TX

60729 Vintage Turkish Overdyed Rug, 09'03 x 12'08. Belgian Chic meets French Industrial in this hand knotted wool vintage Turkish overdyed rug. The faded botanical design and neutral...

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Mid-20th Century Turkish Rustic Persian Rugs

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Wool

Early 20th Century Turkish Konya Prayer Rug
Early 20th Century Turkish Konya Prayer Rug

Early 20th Century Turkish Konya Prayer Rug

Located in Chicago, IL

A beautiful early 20th century Turkish Konya Prayer rug with two architectural-style images woven in bright crimsons, golds, violets, and indigos, and...

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Early 20th Century Turkish Tribal Persian Rugs

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Wool

Skillfully Embroidered Late 20th Century Indian Suzani Textile
Skillfully Embroidered Late 20th Century Indian Suzani Textile

Skillfully Embroidered Late 20th Century Indian Suzani Textile

Located in Chicago, IL

An expertly embroidered late 20th century Indian Suzani textile with green, gold, pink, and blue silk thread comprising a diamond form with stylized flowers across the black cotton g...

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Late 20th Century Indian Suzani Persian Rugs

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Cotton, Silk

Zabihi Collection Antique Tabriz Rug  Non-Insert Pillow
Zabihi Collection Antique Tabriz Rug  Non-Insert Pillow

Zabihi Collection Antique Tabriz Rug Non-Insert Pillow

Located in New York, NY

Pillow made from an early 20th-century Persian Tabriz rug. The insert is NOT provided Measures: 16'' x 16".

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20th Century American Classical Persian Rugs

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Wool, Cotton, Foam

Vintage Sarah Gayle Carter Black Forest Hooked Rug
Vintage Sarah Gayle Carter Black Forest Hooked Rug

Vintage Sarah Gayle Carter Black Forest Hooked Rug

Located in Dallas, TX

79239 Vintage Sarah Gayle Carter Black Forest Hooked Rug, 13'00 x 15'00. This vintage Sarah Gayle Carter “Black Forest” rug is a rare harmony of cottagecore charm and Art Nouveau ele...

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21st Century and Contemporary Thai Black Forest Persian Rugs

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Wool

Rich Red Vintage Persian Kashan Rare XL Squarish Size Hand Knotted Pure Wool Rug
Rich Red Vintage Persian Kashan Rare XL Squarish Size Hand Knotted Pure Wool Rug

Rich Red Vintage Persian Kashan Rare XL Squarish Size Hand Knotted Pure Wool 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...

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1960s Pakistani Medieval Vintage Persian Rugs

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Wool

10 x 13 Green Overdyed Persian Wool Rug with Floral Design
10 x 13 Green Overdyed Persian Wool Rug with Floral Design

10 x 13 Green Overdyed Persian Wool Rug with Floral Design

Located in Norwalk, CT

This exquisite vintage hand-knotted wool Persian rug showcases a green field. It features a stunning all-over floral design adorned with black accents. The beautifully overdyed medal...

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Mid-20th Century Pakistani Islamic Persian Rugs

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Wool

Contemporary Traditional Oriental Inspired Wool Rug by Doris Leslie Blau
Contemporary Traditional Oriental Inspired Wool Rug by Doris Leslie Blau

Contemporary Traditional Oriental Inspired Wool Rug by Doris Leslie Blau

By Doris Leslie Blau

Located in New York, NY

Contemporary traditional oriental inspired handmade wool rug by Doris Leslie Blau. Size: 8'8" x 12'3" (264 x 373 cm). Unique charm of traditional rugs makes them one of the most desi...

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21st Century and Contemporary Indian Tabriz Persian Rugs

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Wool

Handmade Antique Persian Style Sarouk Rug 2' x 2.5', 1920s - 1D138
Handmade Antique Persian Style Sarouk Rug 2' x 2.5', 1920s - 1D138

Handmade Antique Persian Style Sarouk Rug 2' x 2.5', 1920s - 1D138

Located in Bordeaux, FR

Step back in time with this authentic antique Sarough rug, a rare piece of early 20th-century craftsmanship. Hand-knotted with care, it features high-quality wool on a cotton foundat...

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1920s Vintage Persian Rugs

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Wool

Nice Vintage Kalamkar Ispahan
Nice Vintage Kalamkar Ispahan

Nice Vintage Kalamkar Ispahan

Located in Saint Ouen, FR

Beautiful midcentury hand painted kalamkar with a nice design of Safavid period and beautiful colors, hand painted on cotton foundation.

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Mid-20th Century Asian Medieval Persian Rugs

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Cotton

Heriz Rug Hand Knotted Low Wool Pile Vintage Look Djoharian Collection
Heriz Rug Hand Knotted Low Wool Pile Vintage Look Djoharian Collection

Heriz Rug Hand Knotted Low Wool Pile Vintage Look Djoharian Collection

By djoharian-design

Located in Lohr, Bavaria, DE

Beautiful Heriz rug from India - Djoharian Collection Heriz rugs and carpets are mainly made of fine, hand-spun wool, This rug was made with a decorative traditional design. The s...

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2010s Indian Heriz Serapi Persian Rugs

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Wool

Zabihi Collection Pair of Antique Navy Heriz Accent Rugs
Zabihi Collection Pair of Antique Navy Heriz Accent Rugs

Zabihi Collection Pair of Antique Navy Heriz Accent Rugs

Located in New York, NY

A pair of accent size Navy Field Persian Heriz rugs from the 1st quarter of the 20th century. Measuring 4'10'' x 6' & 4'9'' x 6'1'' respectively.

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Early 20th Century Chinoiserie Persian Rugs

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Wool

The Coastal Reverie: A Contemporary Persian Sultanabad Masterpiece of Serenity
The Coastal Reverie: A Contemporary Persian Sultanabad Masterpiece of Serenity

The Coastal Reverie: A Contemporary Persian Sultanabad Masterpiece of Serenity

Located in Dallas, TX

60898 New Contemporary Turkish Sultanabad Rug, 10'04 x 14'00. The Coastal Reverie: A Contemporary Persian Sultanabad Masterpiece of Serenity. This hand-knotted wool contemporary Pers...

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21st Century and Contemporary Turkish Sultanabad Persian Rugs

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Wool

Large Antique Persian Bakshaish Rug Pillow
Large Antique Persian Bakshaish Rug Pillow

Large Antique Persian Bakshaish Rug Pillow

Located in New York, NY

Pillow made from a late 19th-century antique Persian Bakshaish rug with cotton back. Zipper closure. Measures: 16'' x 23''.

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20th Century Bakshaish Persian Rugs

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Wool, Cotton, Foam

1920s Antique Blue Navy Grand Scale Medallion Knotted Wool Chinese Art Deco Rug
1920s Antique Blue Navy Grand Scale Medallion Knotted Wool Chinese Art Deco Rug

1920s Antique Blue Navy Grand Scale Medallion Knotted Wool Chinese Art Deco Rug

Located in New York, NY

A magnificent palace-sized Antique Chinese Art Deco carpet, circa 1920. Measuring a commanding 11' 9" x 16' 10", this piece features a deep, saturated navy field elegantly offset by ...

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1920s Chinese Art Deco Vintage Persian Rugs

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Wool

8x11 Exceptional Silk Ghom Rug Finest Architectural Tapestry 244cm x 340cm
8x11 Exceptional Silk Ghom Rug Finest Architectural Tapestry 244cm x 340cm

8x11 Exceptional Silk Ghom Rug Finest Architectural Tapestry 244cm x 340cm

Located in New York, NY

Masterfully woven in Qom, Iran, this remarkable silk rug features a sophisticated architectural design inspired by Persian palace ceilings and classical Islamic ornamentation. The ha...

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Late 20th Century Persian Persian Rugs

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Silk

Late 19th Century Antique Caucasian Tribal Kazak Rug Caucasus Region
Late 19th Century Antique Caucasian Tribal Kazak Rug Caucasus Region

Late 19th Century Antique Caucasian Tribal Kazak Rug Caucasus Region

Located in Dallas, TX

78210 Antique Caucasian Kazak Rug, 04'06 x 06'06. Caucasian Kazak rugs, originating from the Caucasus region and particularly associated with the Kazakh people, represent a rich trad...

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Late 19th Century Caucasian Kazak Antique Persian Rugs

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Wool

1890 Antique Persian Serapi Rug Rust/Navy Medallion
1890 Antique Persian Serapi Rug Rust/Navy Medallion

1890 Antique Persian Serapi Rug Rust/Navy Medallion

Located in Carlstadt, NJ

This is a genuine hand knotted oriental rug. It is not hand tufted or Machine Made rug. Our entire inventory is made of either hand knotted or handwov...

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1890s Pakistani Serapi Antique Persian Rugs

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Wool

Contemporary Bohemian Flat-Weave Kilim Wool Rug Featuring a Multicolored Design
Contemporary Bohemian Flat-Weave Kilim Wool Rug Featuring a Multicolored Design

Contemporary Bohemian Flat-Weave Kilim Wool Rug Featuring a Multicolored Design

Located in Norwalk, CT

This contemporary handmade Kilim wool rug features a rich brown field adorned with a vibrant, multicolored geometric Bohemian design. This rug measures 8'3" x 11'5".

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21st Century and Contemporary Indian Bohemian Persian Rugs

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Wool

5X7 Antique Turkish Silk Hereke Rug Exceptional Fine 133x209cm Tapestry
5X7 Antique Turkish Silk Hereke Rug Exceptional Fine 133x209cm Tapestry

5X7 Antique Turkish Silk Hereke Rug Exceptional Fine 133x209cm Tapestry

Located in New York, NY

This exceptionally fine antique Turkish Hereke silk rug, woven circa 1870, showcases an elegant floral medallion composition framed by intricate scrolling borders in a rich palette o...

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Late 19th Century Persian Antique Persian Rugs

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Silk

5x6 Rare Antique Silk Turkish Hereke Rug Masterpiece Tapestry c.1860
5x6 Rare Antique Silk Turkish Hereke Rug Masterpiece Tapestry c.1860

5x6 Rare Antique Silk Turkish Hereke Rug Masterpiece Tapestry c.1860

Located in New York, NY

This rare antique Turkish Hereke silk rug, woven circa 1860, features an elegant allover floral composition with beautifully articulated rosettes set against a warm ivory field frame...

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Mid-19th Century Turkish Antique Persian Rugs

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Silk

11x14 Antique Turkish Hereke Rug Sivas Exceptionally Fine Weave Circa 1910
11x14 Antique Turkish Hereke Rug Sivas Exceptionally Fine Weave Circa 1910

11x14 Antique Turkish Hereke Rug Sivas Exceptionally Fine Weave Circa 1910

Located in New York, NY

This exceptional antique Turkish Hereke Sivas rug, woven circa 1910, features an extraordinarily fine allover Herati-inspired floral pattern set across a rich navy-blue field framed ...

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Early 20th Century Turkish Persian Rugs

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Wool

Vintage Tabriz Indo Persian Hunt Area Rug Wool Medallion Isfahan 12'
Vintage Tabriz Indo Persian Hunt Area Rug Wool Medallion Isfahan 12'

Vintage Tabriz Indo Persian Hunt Area Rug Wool Medallion Isfahan 12'

Located in Dayton, OH

Hand Knotted Tabriz Indo Persian area rug with a hunting scene on an orange field or forest. Features hunters shooting antelope or deer with arrows on horses and by foot. The center ...

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Mid-20th Century Tabriz Persian Rugs

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Wool

5x7 Rare Antique Turkish Oushak Rug Blue Geometric 160 × 213 cm c.1870
5x7 Rare Antique Turkish Oushak Rug Blue Geometric 160 × 213 cm c.1870

5x7 Rare Antique Turkish Oushak Rug Blue Geometric 160 × 213 cm c.1870

Located in New York, NY

This rare antique Turkish Oushak rug, woven circa 1870, features an elegant allover geometric composition set against a striking sky-blue field framed by a warm salmon border. Its sp...

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Late 19th Century Turkish Antique Persian Rugs

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Wool

4x13 Antique Turkish Oushak Rug Gray Runner Wool Foundation 127cmx391cm C.1930
4x13 Antique Turkish Oushak Rug Gray Runner Wool Foundation 127cmx391cm C.1930

4x13 Antique Turkish Oushak Rug Gray Runner Wool Foundation 127cmx391cm C.1930

Located in New York, NY

This antique Turkish Oushak runner, woven circa 1930, features a striking sequence of bold geometric medallions set against a soft gray field framed by an intricate tribal border. It...

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Early 20th Century Turkish Persian Rugs

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Wool

18th Century Museum 4x5 Antique Silk Turkish Hereke Rug Meditation Tapestry
18th Century Museum 4x5 Antique Silk Turkish Hereke Rug Meditation Tapestry

18th Century Museum 4x5 Antique Silk Turkish Hereke Rug Meditation Tapestry

Located in New York, NY

This exceptional 18th-century Turkish Hereke silk prayer rug features an elegant architectural mihrab design framed by refined floral borders. Woven entirely in silk, its remarkable ...

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18th Century Turkish Antique Persian Rugs

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Silk

5x8 Antique Agra Rug Rug Fine 148cm x 232cm c.1880
5x8 Antique Agra Rug Rug Fine 148cm x 232cm c.1880

5x8 Antique Agra Rug Rug Fine 148cm x 232cm c.1880

Located in New York, NY

This antique Agra rug, woven in India circa 1880, features an elegant allover boteh (paisley) design framed by a beautifully detailed floral border. Its rich burgundy field, fine wea...

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Late 19th Century Indian Antique Persian Rugs

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Wool

2'2"x6'2" Aqua Blue Overdyed Vintage Persian Tabriz Hand Knotted Wool Runner Rug
2'2"x6'2" Aqua Blue Overdyed Vintage Persian Tabriz Hand Knotted Wool Runner Rug

2'2"x6'2" Aqua Blue Overdyed Vintage Persian Tabriz Hand Knotted Wool Runner Rug

Located in Carlstadt, NJ

Carolina Blue, Overdyed Vintage Persian Tabriz, Worn and Distressed, Sides and Ends Professionally Secured, Shaved Low, Hand Knotted, 100% Wool, Fragment, Narrow Runner, Oriental Rug...

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1960s Pakistani Bohemian Vintage Persian Rugs

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Wool

1850s Antique Beige Floral Medallion French Neoclassical European Aubusson rug
1850s Antique Beige Floral Medallion French Neoclassical European Aubusson rug

1850s Antique Beige Floral Medallion French Neoclassical European Aubusson rug

Located in New York, NY

This antique rug is a majestic Aubusson from circa 1850, originating from Europe. Unlike the Chinese rugs you’ve explored, this piece represents the pinnacle of 19th-century European...

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1850s French Aubusson Antique Persian Rugs

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Wool

Handmade Antique Persian Lilihan 3.4' x 5.5', 1920s - 1N35
Handmade Antique Persian Lilihan 3.4' x 5.5', 1920s - 1N35

Handmade Antique Persian Lilihan 3.4' x 5.5', 1920s - 1N35

Located in Bordeaux, FR

This handmade antique Persian Lilihan rug from the 1920s is a stunning example of traditional craftsmanship. Measuring 3.4 feet (105 cm) in width and 5.5 feet (167 cm) in length, thi...

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1920s Vintage Persian Rugs

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Wool

16x24 Rare Antique Agra Rug Mogul Theme Fine Carpet 488cm x 716cm C.1890
16x24 Rare Antique Agra Rug Mogul Theme Fine Carpet 488cm x 716cm C.1890

16x24 Rare Antique Agra Rug Mogul Theme Fine Carpet 488cm x 716cm C.1890

Located in New York, NY

This rare antique Persian Tehran palace rug, woven circa 1900, presents an extraordinary Mogul-inspired garden composition filled with birds, animals, flowering vines, and elaborate ...

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Late 19th Century Indian Antique Persian Rugs

Materials

Wool

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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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