Early 20th Century Afghani Bashir Rug
Located in Chicago, IL
A beautiful early 20th century Afghani Bashir rug with a repeated pattern with octagons, each woven with several stylized floral patterns in crimson and indigo set against a brown ba...
Wool
Wonderful Early 20th Century Karabakh Runner
Located in Chicago, IL
A wonderful early 20th century Karabakh runner with an all-over tree-of-life floral pattern woven in pink, gold, green, and pale indigo on a dark fuchsia background. The border is be...
Wool
Zabihi Collection Folk Art Vintage Gabbeh Rug, 5'6'' x 8'9''
Located in New York, NY
An intermediate-sized Gabbeh rug made in the middle of the 20th century Details rug no. j3316 size 5' 6" x 8' 9" (168 x 267 cm)
Wool
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: ...
Wool
Vintage Turkish Mohair Rug Tulu Runner in Orange, Lilac and Brown Carpet
Located in Lohr, Bavaria, DE
Anatolian Vintage Art – Hand-Knotted Turkish Mohair & Wool Shaggy Rug (13 x 4 ft) A Masterpiece of Eastern Anatolian Tribal Art Experience the extraordinary softness of traditi...
Wool
Zabihi Collection Antique Persian Bidjar Square Rug Pillow
Located in New York, NY
Pillow made from a turn-of-the-century Persian Bidjar rug. Polyfill insert and zipper closure included Measures: 20'' x 20''.
Wool, Cotton, Foam
Gray Karajeh and Geometric Design Hand Knotted Organic Wool Rug 14'0" x 17'9"
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
Zabihi Collection 20th Century Antique Caucasian Soumac
Located in New York, NY
This is a Caucasian Soumak (Sumak) flatweave, likely from the Azerbaijan / Shirvan / Kuba region. The design, weave structure, and colors match 20th-century Soumak workshop pieces, n...
Wool
Zabihi Collection Tribal Abstract Antique Gabbeh Rug
Located in New York, NY
An early 20th-century antique Persian gabbeh Abstract Rug Details rug no. j4665 size 5' x 8' 1" (152 x 246 cm)
Wool
Vintage Persian Baluch Rug
Located in Chicago, IL
A simple but sophisticated vintage Persian Afghani Baluch rug with two large octagonal floral medallions in the center, surrounded by a simple border with three disc tin geometric fl...
Wool
Modern Texture 8x10 ft Designed Rug Hand Knotted Wool Silk Djoharian Collection
Located in Lohr, Bavaria, DE
A stunning modern texture rug featuring a vintage look with nomadic motifs. Hand-knotted from premium wool and recycled sari silk, this versatile transitional 8x10 ft piece makes an ...
Wool, Silk
Zabihi Collection Worn Antique Persian Gabbeh Small Rug
Located in New York, NY
an early 20th-century colorful tribal persian gabbeh small rug rug no. r5908 size 3' 2" x 5' 9" (97 x 175 cm)
Wool
Zabihi Collection Whimsical Vintage Persian Gabbeh Rug
Located in New York, NY
An early 20th-century whimsical floral persian gabbeh rug rug no. j4899 size 2'8" x 3'9''
Wool
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...
Wool
Late 19th Century Antique Persian Tribal Lori Buft Rug Shawl Des
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 handwoven rugs. Bring life to your hom...
Wool
Antique Persian/Kurdish Taymeh rug, hand-knotted in natural dyed wool, West Asia
Located in Beograd, RS
In this listing you will find a gorgeous antique hand-woven Taymeh rug. Often called the "Iron Rugs of Persia" due to their remarkable strength, achieved through a unique, tightly co...
Wool
Zabihi Collection Signed Persian Gabbeh Rug
Located in New York, NY
a 21st century Persian Gabbeh depicting a pigeon Details rug no. j3633 size 1' 10" x 5' 2" (56 x 157 cm)
Wool
1850s Red Antique Large Cypress Tree Tribal Afshar Knotted Wool Gallery Rug
Located in New York, NY
Antique Afshar Rug, Size: 9' 3'' X 24' 9'' Antique Oversized Afshar Knotted Rug, Circa Date: 1850s. This exceptional piece represents the finest weaving traditions of plateau dur...
Wool
Zabihi Collection Worn Tribal Shiraz Rug
Located in New York, NY
an early 20th Century Tribal Shiraz Distressed Rug Details rug no. j3171 size 6' 9" x 10' 6" (206 x 320 cm)
Wool
Zabihi Collection Geometric Persian Gabbeh Rug
Located in New York, NY
a 3rd quarter of the 20th century Persian Gabbeh Rug Details rug no. 10765 size 4' 3" x 6' 5" (130 x 196 cm)
Wool
Bold Jewel Tone Vintage Persian Nahavand Geometric Floral Design Long Runner Rug
Located in Lutz, FL
Vintage large hand knotted Persian Nahavand wool runner rug in red, pink, and black, with accents of green, yellow and white. Large runner with geometric pattern and abstract floral ...
Wool, Cotton
Square Persian Gabbeh Rug
Located in New York, NY
One of a kind 6 foot square Persian Gabbeh rug from the late 20th century Measures: 6'5'' x 6'6''.
Wool
$3,500
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''.
Wool
Zabihi Collection Vintage Inspired Cheetah Persian Rug
Located in New York, NY
Late 20th century Persian Gabbeh Rug witha large cheetah walking on a sold brown field. Details rug no. j3628 size 3' 10" x 6' 4" (117 x 193 cm)
Wool
Heavenly Gray Heriz Design Hand Knotted Pure Wool Oriental Rug 8'10" x 11'11"
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
Beni Ourain Berber Lion Rug North African Moroccan Tribal Hand Knotted Wool
Located in Lohr, Bavaria, DE
A Lion Berber rug from Morocco This rug was hand knotted by women of the Beni Ourain tribe in the Atlas Mountains of Morocco. It has wonderful soft wool and medium high pile. It is...
Wool
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...
Wool
Vintage Persian Soumak Rug
Located in Chicago, IL
An incredible vintage mid-20th century Persian Afghani Soumak rug three large central medallions amidst a field with myriad stylized flowers and leaves, surrounded by the most incred...
Wool
Light Gray Erased Persian Design Sari Silk with Wool Hand Knotted Rug 9' x 12'
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
Zabihi Collection Whimsical Antique Persian Gabbeh Rug
Located in New York, NY
an early 20th-century whimsical tribal persian gabbeh rug rug no. j3787 size 4' 2" x 6'
Wool
$199Sale Price|20% Off
Zabihi Collection Antique Persian Bidjar Rug Pillow
Located in New York, NY
Pillow made from a turn-of-the-century Persian Bidjar rug. Polyfill insert and zipper closure included Measures: 17'' x 17''.
Wool, Cotton, Foam
Early 20th Century Bokhara Runner
Located in Chicago, IL
A wonderful early 20th century Pakistani Bokhara runner with an all-over pattern of small medallions amidst field of floral medallions, all woven in cri...
Wool
$9,852Sale Price|25% Off
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...
Wool
$3,920Sale Price|20% Off
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...
Wool
Zabihi Collection Green Persian Tribal Kurd Bidjar Rug
Located in New York, NY
an early 20th Century Persian Bidjar Accent size rug . Measures: 4'1'' x 6'9''.
Wool
Sweet Early 20th Century Azerbaijani Prayer Rug
Located in Chicago, IL
A sweet early 20th century Azerbaijani prayer rug with red, white, and blue stripes, each with stylized flowers, leaves, and birds surrounded by a simple border of a large-scale styl...
Wool
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...
Wool
Chrome Gray Persian Village Geometric Design Pure Wool Hand Knotted Rug 9'1"x12'
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
12'x14'8" Gray Persian Village Inspired Geometric Elements Design Pure Wool Rug
Located in Carlstadt, NJ
Cloud Gray, Persian Village Inspired Geometric Elements Design, Pure Wool, Natural Dyes, Denser Weave, Hand Knotted, Oriental Oversized Rug Primary materials: Wool Latex: No Pile he...
Wool
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...
Silk
$2,900
Vintage Silk Prayer Rug
Located in Chicago, IL
A stunning late 20th century Chinese hand-knotted silk prayer rug with the most elaborate mihrab decorated with with myriad flowers, vines, and birds, surrounded by a wide border wit...
Silk
Zabihi Collection Tribal Antique Soumac Flatweave Rug
Located in New York, NY
Late 19th Century Kilim Soumac Flat-weave Tribal Rug Measures: 3'10'' x 4'5'' Soumak rugs have a construction technique that produce a flat-weave rug that is relatively thick, stro...
Wool
Vintage Rug Kurdish Turkish Hand-Knotted Tribal Carpet Blue, Violet, Red, Green
Located in Lohr, Bavaria, DE
Stunning tribal wool rug, hand-knotted in Turkey. Kurdish design rugs and carpets are mainly made of fine, hand-spun wool, This wonderful and stunning example comes from Eastern Tu...
Wool
8'x8' Gossamer Veil Gray Hand Knotted Zoroastrian Village Wool Round 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...
Wool
2'7"x11'10" Ivory Hand Knotted Reimagined Persian Design Runner Oriental Rug
Located in Carlstadt, NJ
This is a truly genuine one-of-a-kind Hand Knotted Reimagined Persian Viss Design, Runner, Oriental Rug. It has been Knotted for months and months in the centuries-old weaving crafts...
Wool
Early 20th Century Persian Baluch Rug
Located in Chicago, IL
This petite early 20th-century Persian Baluch rug is a striking example of tribal craftsmanship, woven by the Baluch people, a semi-nomadic group native to the border regions of east...
Wool
Bobyrug’s nice antique qashqai rug
Located in Saint Ouen, FR
Nice early 20th century tribal Qashqai rug with beautiful geometrical and stylized designs and nice natural colours, entirely hand knotted with wool on wool foundation. ✨✨✨ "Experie...
Wool
Long Antique Caucasian Karabagh Runner with Ivory and Rose Field Design
Located in Atlanta, GA
Measures: 3'1 x 19'3 Long Antique Caucasian Karabagh Runner with Ivory and Rose Field Design. Keivan Woven Arts/ rug/W22-0109-15489, country of origin / type: Caucasus / Karabagh,...
Wool
Hand-Knotted Tribal Revival Rug in Red and Blue Wool, 3' x 5'
By Orley Shabahang, Bahram Shabahang
Located in New York, NY
This Karabagh-inspired contemporary area rug in vibrant red and blue tones is part of the Orley Shabahang Tribal Revival collection and measures approximately 3’ x 5’. Like all Orley...
Wool
Vintage Afghani Gabbeh Rug
Located in Chicago, IL
A stunning vintage late 20th century Afghani hand-knotted rug with a solid colored field woven in varying shades of golds and browns, and with no border.
Wool
Nazmiyal Collection Antique Safavid Pictorial Turkish Tuduc Rug 6'4" x 11'
By Theodor Tuduc 1
Located in New York, NY
Antique Turkish Tuduc rug, Country of Origin: Turkey, Circa date: 1900. Size: 6 ft 4 in x 11 ft (1.93 m x 3.35 m).
Wool
Bobyrug’s pretty antique distressed collectible north western rug fragment
Located in Saint Ouen, FR
Nice antique north western rug fragment with beautiful tribal design and nice natural colours with red, yellow, sky blue and navy blue, entirely hand knotted with wool on wool founda...
Wool
Vintage Iragi Embroidered Panel
Located in Chicago, IL
A striking late 20th century Iraqi handwoven crimson wool panel with all-over embroidered geometric patterns stitched in brilliant orange, indigo, white, and gray cotton thread.
Wool, Cotton
Early 20th Century Baluch Prayer Rug
Located in Chicago, IL
A wonderful early 20th century Persian Afghani Baluch prayer rug with a charming floral and vine pattern running the length of the rug, and surrounded by a stylish stylized floral an...
Wool
Early 20th Century Turkish Konya Prayer Rug
Located in Chicago, IL
A beautiful early 20th century Turkish Konya Prayer rug with a wonderful color palette including a bright pink center surrounded by multiple thin styl...
Wool
Zabihi Collection Stunning Antique 19th Century Bakshaish Rug, 7'9'' x 9'8''
Located in New York, NY
late 19th century Bakshaish Rug containing a spiraling all-over design on an orange-colored ground with stunning predominant blue and camel accents. 7'9'' x 9'8'' item 9374
Wool
Early 20th Century Anatolian Rug
Located in Chicago, IL
A wonderful early 20th century Turkish Anatolian rug with a large central medallion woven in indigo, cream, orange, and crimson, on a rich crimson background surrounded by multiple s...
Wool
Gray Hand Knotted Persian Geometric Design Wool Square Oriental Rug 13'7"x13'10"
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
Early 20th Century Persian Shirvan Rug
Located in Chicago, IL
A stunning early 20th century Persian Shriven rug with three large stylized floral diamond medallions living amidst a field of more stylized flowers, and surrounded by an incredible ...
Wool
Gorgeous Early 20th Century Ersari Rug
Located in Chicago, IL
A gorgeous early 20th century Persian Ersari rug with an all-over stylized floral pattered woven in crimson, white, and indigo, against a crimson background, and surrounded by multip...
Wool
Make a bold statement in a living room or bedroom by incorporating vintage Persian tribal rugs in your home decor.
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. Although this 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. 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.
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.
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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