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Persian Rugs For Sale
Grey India Wool Hand Knotted Rug 9 ft x 12 ft, Muted Teal Abstraction
Grey India Wool Hand Knotted Rug 9 ft x 12 ft, Muted Teal Abstraction

Grey India Wool Hand Knotted Rug 9 ft x 12 ft, Muted Teal Abstraction

Located in Dallas, TX

This contemporary area rug is a new, post-1990 production crafted in India and sized at approximately 9 ft x 12 ft (274 x 366 cm), placing it firmly in the standard large rectangle c...

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1990s Indian Tribal Persian Rugs

Materials

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

1920s Antique Fuschia Asymmetrical Floral Handknotted Wool Chinese Art Deco Rug
1920s Antique Fuschia Asymmetrical Floral Handknotted Wool Chinese Art Deco Rug

1920s Antique Fuschia Asymmetrical Floral Handknotted Wool Chinese Art Deco Rug

Located in New York, NY

This antique rug is a Chinese Art Deco piece from circa 1920. It represents the distinctive style woven between the world wars primarily for the Western market, featuring striking co...

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1920s Chinese Art Deco Vintage Persian Rugs

Materials

Wool

Gray Antiqued Persian Ziegler Mahal Design Distressed 100% Wool Hand Knotted Rug
Gray Antiqued Persian Ziegler Mahal Design Distressed 100% Wool Hand Knotted Rug

Gray Antiqued Persian Ziegler Mahal Design Distressed 100% Wool Hand Knotted Rug

Located in Carlstadt, NJ

Medium Gray, Antiqued Persian Ziegler Mahal Design, Distressed, Zero Pile, Shaved Low, 100% Wool, Hand Knotted, Oriental Rug Primary materials: Wool Latex: No Pile height: 0.25 Inch...

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2010s Indian Oushak Persian Rugs

Materials

Wool

8'2"x8'2" Ivory Persian Erased Design Wool and Pure Silk Hand Knotted Square Rug
8'2"x8'2" Ivory Persian Erased Design Wool and Pure Silk Hand Knotted Square Rug

8'2"x8'2" Ivory Persian Erased Design Wool and Pure Silk Hand Knotted Square Rug

Located in Carlstadt, NJ

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

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2010s Indian Modern Persian Rugs

Materials

Silk

6'1"x9'2" Grey Broken Persian Design Wool And Silk Hand Knotted Oriental Rug
6'1"x9'2" Grey Broken Persian Design Wool And Silk Hand Knotted Oriental Rug

6'1"x9'2" Grey Broken Persian Design Wool And Silk Hand Knotted Oriental Rug

Located in Carlstadt, NJ

This is a truly genuine one-of-a-kind Grey Broken Persian Design Wool And Pure Silk Hand Knotted Oriental Rug. It has been Knotted for months and months in the centuries-old weaving ...

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2010s Indian Modern Persian Rugs

Materials

Silk

Carpet From The Kingdom Of Persia, Entirely In Silk - Circa 1980 - No. 1593
Carpet From The Kingdom Of Persia, Entirely In Silk - Circa 1980 - No. 1593

Carpet From The Kingdom Of Persia, Entirely In Silk - Circa 1980 - No. 1593

Located in Paris, FR

Carpet From The Kingdom Of Persia, Entirely In Silk - Qom (ghoum), Circa 1980 - 72x116 - No. 1593 Authenticity and History at Your Feet Rug made entirely of silk, originating from t...

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1980s Vintage Persian Rugs

Materials

Silk

Djoharian Collection Vintage Rug Floral Hunting Carpet Oriental 10 x 13 ft
Djoharian Collection Vintage Rug Floral Hunting Carpet Oriental 10 x 13 ft

Djoharian Collection Vintage Rug Floral Hunting Carpet Oriental 10 x 13 ft

Located in Lohr, Bavaria, DE

Royal Grandeur – Fine Hand-Knotted Kirman Floral Hunting Rug (400 x 300 cm / 13 x 10 ft) A Masterpiece fit for a Palace Experience the majestic aura of orienta...

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20th Century Turkish Kirman Persian Rugs

Materials

Wool

Yale Blue Vintage Persian Kerman Pure Wool Hand Knotted Even Wear Oversized Rug
Yale Blue Vintage Persian Kerman Pure Wool Hand Knotted Even Wear Oversized Rug

Yale Blue Vintage Persian Kerman Pure Wool Hand Knotted Even Wear Oversized 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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1940s Pakistani Medieval Vintage Persian Rugs

Materials

Wool

Vintage Persian Afshar by Mehraban Rugs
Vintage Persian Afshar by Mehraban Rugs

Vintage Persian Afshar by Mehraban Rugs

By Mehraban Rugs

Located in WEST HOLLYWOOD, CA

Embellish your room with history and sophistication with our Afshar Vintage Rug. It highlights the diamond and hexagonal framework on its core and is surrounded by Persian symbols. P...

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1930s Asian Vintage Persian Rugs

Materials

Wool

Chrome Gray Persian Village Geometric Design Pure Wool Hand Knotted Rug 9'1"x12'
Chrome Gray Persian Village Geometric Design Pure Wool Hand Knotted Rug 9'1"x12'

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...

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2010s Indian Tribal Persian Rugs

Materials

Wool

3'10"x6'1" Ajax Red Vintage Persian Sarouk Mir Hand Knotted Wool Oriental Rug
3'10"x6'1" Ajax Red Vintage Persian Sarouk Mir Hand Knotted Wool Oriental Rug

3'10"x6'1" Ajax Red Vintage Persian Sarouk Mir Hand Knotted Wool Oriental Rug

Located in Carlstadt, NJ

Ajax Red, Vintage Persian Sarouk Mir with Small Repetitive Boteh Design, Worn and Distressed, Shaved Down, Zero Pile, Sides and Ends Professionally Secured, Hand Knotted, 100% Wool, ...

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1960s Pakistani Bohemian Vintage Persian Rugs

Materials

Wool

1920s Antique Ivory Floral Medallion India Agra Textile Chain Stitch Gallery Rug
1920s Antique Ivory Floral Medallion India Agra Textile Chain Stitch Gallery Rug

1920s Antique Ivory Floral Medallion India Agra Textile Chain Stitch Gallery Rug

Located in New York, NY

his extraordinary Antique Indian Textile, dating to circa 1920, is a rare masterpiece of embroidery on a monumental scale. Spanning an incredible 15 by 29 feet, it is one of the larg...

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1920s Indian Agra Vintage Persian Rugs

Materials

Wool

Vintage Persian Tabriz Rug in Teal Blue with Allover Floral Design, circa 1940
Vintage Persian Tabriz Rug in Teal Blue with Allover Floral Design, circa 1940

Vintage Persian Tabriz Rug in Teal Blue with Allover Floral Design, circa 1940

Located in New York, NY

A magnificent vintage Persian Tabriz rug from around 1940, its deep teal-blue field lavishly covered with an allover design of blossoms, palmettes, and scrolling vines in ivory, gold...

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Mid-20th Century Persian Rugs

Materials

Wool

12'x14'8" Gray Persian Village Inspired Geometric Elements Design Pure Wool Rug
12'x14'8" Gray Persian Village Inspired Geometric Elements Design Pure Wool Rug

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...

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2010s Indian Tribal Persian Rugs

Materials

Wool

Handmade Contemporary Beige Wool Rug Oushak style With a Floral Pattern
Handmade Contemporary Beige Wool Rug Oushak style With a Floral Pattern

Handmade Contemporary Beige Wool Rug Oushak style With a Floral Pattern

Located in Norwalk, CT

This wool rug, designed in the Oushak style, showcases a hand-knotted beige field. It exudes a contemporary aesthetic through its all-over multicolored floral design. This rug measu...

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21st Century and Contemporary Indian Oushak Persian 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 Rugs

Materials

Wool

Turkish Heriz Serapi Style Wool Rug
Turkish Heriz Serapi Style Wool Rug

Turkish Heriz Serapi Style Wool Rug

$5,440Sale Price|20% Off

Turkish Heriz Serapi Style Wool Rug

Located in Rio Vista, CA

Colorful hand-knotted Turkish wool rug made in the Persian Heriz Serapi style featuring an arts and crafts design. Finely woven with intricate patterns over a cream field having moss...

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21st Century and Contemporary Turkish Heriz Serapi Persian Rugs

Materials

Cotton, Wool

Zabihi Collection Antique Persian Doroksh Rug
Zabihi Collection Antique Persian Doroksh Rug

Zabihi Collection Antique Persian Doroksh Rug

Located in New York, NY

An early 20th Century Persian Doroksh Rug. A true show stopper of a rug, this antique Persian Doroksh contains an intricately woven bouquet of flowers that...

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Early 20th Century Rustic Persian Rugs

Materials

Wool

2'3"x6'1" Blue Overdyed Vintage Persian Tabriz Hand Knotted Wool Runner Rug
2'3"x6'1" Blue Overdyed Vintage Persian Tabriz Hand Knotted Wool Runner Rug

2'3"x6'1" Blue Overdyed Vintage Persian Tabriz Hand Knotted Wool Runner Rug

Located in Carlstadt, NJ

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

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1960s Pakistani Bohemian Vintage Persian Rugs

Materials

Wool

Vintage Malayer Rug Ralph Lauren Inspired
Vintage Malayer Rug Ralph Lauren Inspired

Vintage Malayer Rug Ralph Lauren Inspired

Located in New York, NY

This early 20th century Persian rug features a densely ornamented allover floral field set against a deep midnight indigo ground, framed by a richly articulated border in brick red, ...

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Early 20th Century Persian Rugs

Materials

Wool

Zabihi Collection Persian Kerman Square Rug Antique Pillow
Zabihi Collection Persian Kerman Square Rug Antique Pillow

Zabihi Collection Persian Kerman Square Rug Antique Pillow

Located in New York, NY

Pillow made from a 19th century Persian Kerman rug. Fill insert and zipper closure provided Measures: 20" x 20".

Category

20th Century Turkish Tabriz Persian Rugs

Materials

Wool, Cotton, Foam

7'10"x10'6" Blush Red Vintage Persian Heriz Hand Knotted Pure Wool Oriental Rug
7'10"x10'6" Blush Red Vintage Persian Heriz Hand Knotted Pure Wool Oriental Rug

7'10"x10'6" Blush Red Vintage Persian Heriz Hand Knotted Pure Wool Oriental Rug

Located in Carlstadt, NJ

Bossa Nova Red, Vintage Persian Heriz with Geometric Medallion Design, Worn and Distressed, 100% Wool, Hand Knotted, Shaved Low, Good Condition, Sides and Ends Professionally Secured...

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1960s Pakistani Heriz Serapi Vintage Persian Rugs

Materials

Wool

Round Chinese Art Deco Rug
Round Chinese Art Deco Rug

Round Chinese Art Deco Rug

Located in Chicago, IL

A beautiful early 20th century Chinese Art Deco round rug with a dark indigo field surrounded by a thin taupe stripe and wide burgundy stripe border, overlaid with multi-colored peon...

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1920s Chinese Art Deco Vintage Persian 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 Rugs

Materials

Silk

1920s Rose Field Floral Antique Chinese Knotted Wool Art Deco Room Size Oval Rug
1920s Rose Field Floral Antique Chinese Knotted Wool Art Deco Room Size Oval Rug

1920s Rose Field Floral Antique Chinese Knotted Wool Art Deco Room Size Oval Rug

Located in New York, NY

This circa-1920, 9' x 11' 8" Chinese Art Deco rug features a distinctive rose-colored field, oval shape, and thick, hand-knotted wool pile. The piece showcases typical early 20th-cen...

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1920s Chinese Art Deco Vintage Persian Rugs

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Wool

Superior Luxury Rug Heriz, Contemporary Rug in Silk by Djoharian Design
Superior Luxury Rug Heriz, Contemporary Rug in Silk by Djoharian Design

Superior Luxury Rug Heriz, Contemporary Rug in Silk by Djoharian Design

Located in Lohr, Bavaria, DE

DJOHARIAN DESIGN — "Once Upon a Time I Was a Heriz" Contemporary Hand-Knotted Silk & Wool Rug 8 × 10 ft Persian Heriz Revival Overview A bold reinterpretation of the classic ...

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2010s Nepalese Modern Persian Rugs

Materials

Wool, Silk

Bold Jewel Tone Vintage Persian Nahavand Geometric Floral Design Long Runner Rug
Bold Jewel Tone Vintage Persian Nahavand Geometric Floral Design Long Runner Rug

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 ...

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1980s Tribal Vintage Persian Rugs

Materials

Wool, Cotton

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

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

Located in Dallas, TX

81178 New Modern Pakistani Sultanabad Rug, 09'00 x 12'03. This hand-knotted wool modern Sultanabad rug is a study in cultivated grandeur, where historic Persian design language is re...

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21st Century and Contemporary Pakistani Modern Persian Rugs

Materials

Wool

3'5"x8'2" Crimson Red Vintage Persian Shiraz Hand Knotted Pure Wool Runner Rug
3'5"x8'2" Crimson Red Vintage Persian Shiraz Hand Knotted Pure Wool Runner Rug

3'5"x8'2" Crimson Red Vintage Persian Shiraz Hand Knotted Pure Wool Runner Rug

Located in Carlstadt, NJ

Crimson Red, Vintage Persian Shiraz with Geometric Pattern, Small Animal Figurines, Shaved Low, Zero Pile, Sides and Ends Professionally Secured, Clean, Hand Knotted, Pure Wool, Wide...

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1960s Pakistani Bohemian Vintage Persian Rugs

Materials

Wool

Antique Persian Square Tabriz Rug Pillow
Antique Persian Square Tabriz Rug Pillow

Antique Persian Square Tabriz Rug Pillow

Located in New York, NY

Pillow made from an early 20th-century Persian Tabriz rug. Measures: 16'' x 16".

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20th Century American Classical Persian Rugs

Materials

Wool, Cotton, Foam

Mesmerizing Egyptian Silk Tabriz Rug
Mesmerizing Egyptian Silk Tabriz Rug

Mesmerizing Egyptian Silk Tabriz Rug

Located in Chicago, IL

A mesmerizing vintage Egyptian silk Tabriz rug with a beautiful large central floral medallion with myriad flowers and leaves woven in crimson, indigo, y...

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1980s Egyptian Tabriz Vintage Persian Rugs

Materials

Silk

Ararat Rugs Gerous Arabesque Rug, Antique Persian Revival Carpet, Natural Dyed
Ararat Rugs Gerous Arabesque Rug, Antique Persian Revival Carpet, Natural Dyed

Ararat Rugs Gerous Arabesque Rug, Antique Persian Revival Carpet, Natural Dyed

By Ararat Rugs

Located in Tokyo, JP

The source of the rug comes from the book Islamic Carpets, Joseph V. McMullan, Near Eastern Art Research Center Inc., New York 1965 nr.22. This is a system of arabesque-designed 19th...

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21st Century and Contemporary Turkish Revival Persian Rugs

Materials

Wool, Natural Fiber, Organic Material

Zabihi Collection Blue Border Tabriz Rug Pillow
Zabihi Collection Blue Border Tabriz Rug Pillow

Zabihi Collection Blue Border Tabriz Rug Pillow

Located in New York, NY

Pillow made from a Persian Tabriz rug. Measures: 17" x 19".

Category

20th Century Tabriz Persian Rugs

Materials

Cotton, Foam, Wool

Zabihi Collection Large Square Vintage Persian Kilim
Zabihi Collection Large Square Vintage Persian Kilim

Zabihi Collection Large Square Vintage Persian Kilim

Located in New York, NY

a 20th-century Neutral Color Square Persian Kilim Details rug no. j4353 size 11' 7" x 12' 1" (353 x 368 cm)

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Mid-20th Century Turkish Minimalist Persian Rugs

Materials

Wool, Cotton

Persian Malayer Rug Pillow
Persian Malayer Rug Pillow

Persian Malayer Rug Pillow

$175Sale Price|20% Off

Persian Malayer Rug Pillow

Located in New York, NY

Pillow made from an early 20th century persian malayer rug. 17'' x 18''

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20th Century Restauration Persian Rugs

Materials

Wool, Cotton, Foam

Antique Floral Design Rug - Late 19th Century
Antique Floral Design Rug - Late 19th Century

Antique Floral Design Rug - Late 19th Century

Located in Sultanahmet, 34

this rare late 19th century Antique regional workshop carpet highlights a powerful and rhythmic composition featuring a magnificent, centrally positioned multi-tiered floral and geom...

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Late 19th Century Azerbaijani Antique Persian Rugs

Materials

Wool

Zabihi Collection  Small Persian Antique Rug Pillow
Zabihi Collection  Small Persian Antique Rug Pillow

Zabihi Collection Small Persian Antique Rug Pillow

Located in New York, NY

Pillow made from a sea foam-colored 20th-century Persian rug. Measures: 12" x 17".   

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20th Century Tabriz Persian Rugs

Materials

Wool, Cotton, Foam

2'5"x9'10" Overdyed Pink Northwest Persian Hand Knotted Wool Runner Oriental Rug
2'5"x9'10" Overdyed Pink Northwest Persian Hand Knotted Wool Runner Oriental Rug

2'5"x9'10" Overdyed Pink Northwest Persian Hand Knotted Wool Runner Oriental Rug

Located in Carlstadt, NJ

Punch Pink, Overdyed Northwest Persian with Armenian Inspired Caucasian Design, 100% Wool, Hand Knotted, Shaved Down, Zero Pile, Sides and Ends Professionally Secured, Good Condition...

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1960s Pakistani Kazak Vintage Persian Rugs

Materials

Wool

1920s Antique Red Bold Open Field Floral Modern Knotted Chinese Art Deco Rug
1920s Antique Red Bold Open Field Floral Modern Knotted Chinese Art Deco Rug

1920s Antique Red Bold Open Field Floral Modern Knotted Chinese Art Deco Rug

Located in New York, NY

"A striking room-sized Antique Chinese Art Deco carpet, circa 1920. Measuring 7' 10" x 9' 6", this piece showcases a vibrant, saturated red ground beautifully framed by a rich green ...

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1920s Chinese Art Deco Vintage Persian 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 Rugs

Materials

Wool

Beautiful Early 20th Century Central Asian Khotan Rug
Beautiful Early 20th Century Central Asian Khotan Rug

Beautiful Early 20th Century Central Asian Khotan Rug

Located in Chicago, IL

A beautiful early 20th century Central Asian Khotan rug with a large square medallion amidst a field of flowering trees-of-life, pomegranates, and stylized flowers, on a bright crims...

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1930s Central Asian Khotan Vintage Persian Rugs

Materials

Wool

Bobyrug’s nice antique qashqai rug
Bobyrug’s nice antique qashqai rug

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...

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Early 20th Century Asian Tribal Persian Rugs

Materials

Wool

9'1"x12' Tan Color Broken and Erased Persian Design Wool and Silk Oriental Rug
9'1"x12' Tan Color Broken and Erased Persian Design Wool and Silk Oriental Rug

9'1"x12' Tan Color Broken and Erased Persian Design Wool and Silk Oriental Rug

Located in Carlstadt, NJ

Tan Color, Broken and Erased Persian Design, Wool and Silk, Transitional, Hand Knotted, Oriental Rug Primary materials: Wool & Silk Latex: No Pile height: 0.25 Inches Style: Transiti...

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2010s Indian Modern Persian Rugs

Materials

Wool

8'10"x12'1" Brown Wool and Silk Erased Persian Sarouk Design Hand Knotted Rug
8'10"x12'1" Brown Wool and Silk Erased Persian Sarouk Design Hand Knotted Rug

8'10"x12'1" Brown Wool and Silk Erased Persian Sarouk Design Hand Knotted Rug

Located in Carlstadt, NJ

Peanut Brown, Natural Dyes, Wool and Silk, Broken and Erased Persian Sarouk Design, Hand Knotted, Oriental Rug Primary materials: Wool & Silk Latex: No Pile height: 0.25 Inches Styl...

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2010s Indian Sarouk Farahan Persian Rugs

Materials

Wool

Early 20th Century Pictorial Samarkand Rug
Early 20th Century Pictorial Samarkand Rug

Early 20th Century Pictorial Samarkand Rug

Located in Chicago, IL

A wonderful early 20th century pictorial Samarkand rug with a fanciful landscape scene with serval trees amidst a rocky terrain with mountains and a village in the background. A tall...

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1930s East Turkestani Khotan Vintage Persian Rugs

Materials

Wool

Apadana's Blue Modern Sultanabad Wool Rug Handmade with Allover Design
Apadana's Blue Modern Sultanabad Wool Rug Handmade with Allover Design

Apadana's Blue Modern Sultanabad Wool Rug Handmade with Allover Design

Located in Norwalk, CT

This hand-knotted wool rug has a light blue background adorned with yellow, beige, and gray all-over designs. This rug measures 10'2'' x 15'2''.

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21st Century and Contemporary Pakistani Sultanabad Persian Rugs

Materials

Wool

Zabihi Collection Tribal Antique Soumac Flatweave Rug
Zabihi Collection Tribal Antique Soumac Flatweave Rug

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...

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Late 19th Century Caucasian Tribal Antique Persian 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 Rugs

Materials

Wool

Vintage Turkish Konya Kilim
Vintage Turkish Konya Kilim

Vintage Turkish Konya Kilim

Located in Chicago, IL

An incredible and bold mid-20th century Turkish Konya kilim rug with two large geometric pattered medallion with myriad styled flowers and surround...

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Mid-20th Century Turkish Kilim Persian Rugs

Materials

Wool

Wonderful 19th Century Kazak Rug
Wonderful 19th Century Kazak Rug

Wonderful 19th Century Kazak Rug

Located in Chicago, IL

A wonderfully "tribal" 19th century Persian Kazak rug with boldly woven floral, vegetable and animal motifs woven in crimson, indigo, green and gold vegetable dyed wool. The border i...

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19th Century Azerbaijani Kazak Antique Persian Rugs

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Wool

Djoharian Collection 3'1"x4'2" Vintage Bokhara Rug Tribal Carpet hand-knotted
Djoharian Collection 3'1"x4'2" Vintage Bokhara Rug Tribal Carpet hand-knotted

Djoharian Collection 3'1"x4'2" Vintage Bokhara Rug Tribal Carpet hand-knotted

Located in Lohr, Bavaria, DE

3'1"x4'2" Antique Turkmen Bokhara Vintage Ersari Rug Tribal Carpet hand-knotted Good Pile, Sides and Ends Original, Clean, Hand Knotted, 100% Wool, Oriental Rug, Persian Rug, Bokhara...

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Mid-20th Century Uzbek Country Persian Rugs

Materials

Wool

Antique Khotan Runner Rug, Hand-Knotted Wool, Floral Design, 1940
Antique Khotan Runner Rug, Hand-Knotted Wool, Floral Design, 1940

Antique Khotan Runner Rug, Hand-Knotted Wool, Floral Design, 1940

Located in Norwalk, CT

Beautiful Antique Khotan Runner rug with an ivory field and red border with an all over floral design. This rug measures 2' 9" x 8' 7" circa 1940.

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Early 20th Century Afghan Khotan Persian Rugs

Materials

Wool

Zabihi Collection Persian Mohtasham Kashan Pillow
Zabihi Collection Persian Mohtasham Kashan Pillow

Zabihi Collection Persian Mohtasham Kashan Pillow

Located in New York, NY

Pillow made from a 19th century Mohtasham Kashan rug zipper closure and poly fill insert provided 20'' x 20''

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Late 19th Century Brutalist Antique Persian Rugs

Materials

Wool, Cotton, Foam

1920s Small Wool Pile Green Open Field Antique Floral Chinese Deco Throw Rug
1920s Small Wool Pile Green Open Field Antique Floral Chinese Deco Throw Rug

1920s Small Wool Pile Green Open Field Antique Floral Chinese Deco Throw Rug

Located in New York, NY

Green Color Antique Art Deco Chinese Small Scatter Size Throw Rug (2.02ft x 6ft), Circa Date: 1920s. This exquisite piece showcases the restrained elegance typical of early 20th-cent...

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1920s Chinese Art Deco Vintage Persian Rugs

Materials

Wool

Mid 20th Century Hand-Woven Persian Bashir Rug with Boteh Motif
Mid 20th Century Hand-Woven Persian Bashir Rug with Boteh Motif

Mid 20th Century Hand-Woven Persian Bashir Rug with Boteh Motif

Located in Vero Beach, FL

Mid 20th century hand woven Persian Bashir rug. The circa 1950 Persian Bashir Zili Sultan Rug is hand woven with silk warp. It is very finely and distin...

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Mid-20th Century Afghan Other Persian Rugs

Materials

Silk

Persian Heriz Rug Pillow
Persian Heriz Rug Pillow

Persian Heriz Rug Pillow

$180Sale Price|21% Off

Persian Heriz Rug Pillow

Located in New York, NY

Pillow made from a vintage Persian Heriz rug. 1'2'' x 1'6''

Category

20th Century Serapi Persian Rugs

Materials

Wool, Cotton, Foam

The Sultan’s Emblem: A Late 19th Century Serapi Masterpiece of Ottoman Grandeur
The Sultan’s Emblem: A Late 19th Century Serapi Masterpiece of Ottoman Grandeur

The Sultan’s Emblem: A Late 19th Century Serapi Masterpiece of Ottoman Grandeur

Located in Dallas, TX

79412 Rare Antique Turkish Serapi Rug, 12'00 x 14'08. Woven in Eastern Anatolia during the final decades of the Ottoman Empire, this exceptional hand-knotted Turkish Serapi rug stand...

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Late 19th Century Turkish Serapi Antique Persian Rugs

Materials

Wool

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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