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Persian Rugs For Sale
Brilliant Floor Jewelry Antique Persian Rug, c. 1930's
Located in Milwaukee, WI
Brilliant Floor Jewelry Antique Persian Rug Amazing Dyes Large Scalloped Flora About: Unreal Jewelry on the floor! Incredibly beautiful multi-sized scalloped flora palmettes in a ...
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20th Century Persian Rugs

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Wool

Saber Mashad Carpet, Early 20th Century
Located in San Francisco, CA
Large Room-Size Persian Saber Mashad Carpet, Early 20th Century Hand-knotted mint condition camel wool rug with intricate silk detailing. 900 knots per square inch. Sir Mahmoud Khay...
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Early 20th Century Persian Persian Rugs

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Wool, Silk

Antique Keshan Silk Rug - Late 19th Century Persian Keshan Silk Rug
Located in Sultanahmet, 34
This antique silk Keshan carpet is a rare and valuable artifact from the late 19th century. The carpet attracts attention with its rich and complex patterns. The carpet, dominated by...
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Late 19th Century Persian Antique Persian Rugs

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Silk

Late of the 19th Century in very good condition Persian Serapi Carpet
Located in Sultanahmet, 34
I would like you to write an informative sales copy for this antique serapi rug from the late 19th century. This antique Serapi carpet dates from the late 19th century and is notable...
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Late 19th Century Persian Antique Persian Rugs

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Wool

Midcentury Persian Kilim Rug Doris Leslie Blau
Located in New York, NY
Midcentury Persian Kilim Rug Doris Leslie Blau Size: 11'10" × 14'6" (360 × 441 cm) Circa: 1958 Age: Vintage Color: Brown Origin: Persia Style: Casual, Solid
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Mid-20th Century Persian Kilim Persian Rugs

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Wool

Antique Morocco Rug - 19th Century Antique Moroccon Carpet
Located in Sultanahmet, 34
This antique Moroccan carpet dates from the 19th century and has a rich cultural and aesthetic heritage. The carpet is decorated with geometric and traditional Moroccan motifs placed...
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19th Century Persian Antique Persian Rugs

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Wool

Doris Leslie Blau Oversized Antique Persian Sultanabad Rug 'adjusted'
Located in New York, NY
Oversize Antique Persian Sultanabad Handmade Wool Rug (size adjusted) by Doris Leslie Blau Size: 16'2" × 17'4" (492 × 528 cm) An early 20th century Sultanabad Persian carpet, the bri...
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Early 20th Century Persian Sultanabad Persian Rugs

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Wool

Large Masterpiece Rug by Karastan
Located in Red Lion, PA
Large Masterpiece Rug by Karastan pattern 1003 Some discoloration Good Vintage Condition, Some Age Appropriate Wear and Tear
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1940s Vintage Persian Rugs

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Wool

Vintage Hand-Knotted Baluch Rug with golden and navy tones, Afghanistan 1950s
Located in Beograd, RS
In this listing you will find a highly decorative vintage Baluch rug with great combination of colors - navy, green and gold. This Persian rug was hand-knotted in Afghanistan in the ...
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1950s Afghan Tribal Vintage Persian Rugs

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Wool

Doris Leslie Blau Authentic Persian Meshad Design Handmade Wool Rug
Located in New York, NY
Authentic Persian Meshad Handmade Wool Rug Size: 11'4" × 16'7" (345 × 505 cm) Antique rugs from the Meshad weaving center are considered the finest of the entire Khorassan province. ...
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Early 20th Century Persian Persian Rugs

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Wool

Cream, Tan, and Brown Wool Mid-Century Modern Labyrinth Persian Carpet, 3' x 5'
Located in New York, NY
This cream, tan, and brown wool Labyrinth Persian carpet, sized 3' x 5', effortlessly merges Mid-Century Modern design with intricate geometric patterns. The labyrinthine composition...
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2010s Persian Mid-Century Modern Persian Rugs

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Wool

Early 20th Century Vintage Heriz Carpet - Vintage Wool Area Carpet, Vintage Rug
Located in Sultanahmet, 34
Early 20th Century Vintage Heriz Carpet This unique antique Heriz rug is a masterpiece from the early 20th century. Standing out with its fine craftsmanship and rich colors, this ru...
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Early 20th Century Persian Persian Rugs

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Wool

Blue and Cream Wool Persian Rug with Detailed Textured Patterns, 2' x 3'
Located in New York, NY
This blue and cream wool Persian area rug with detailed textured patterns, sized 2' x 3', offers a cool, refreshing palette that adds a serene, calming touch to any space. The rug’s ...
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2010s Indian Modern Persian Rugs

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Wool

19th Century Antique Persian Serapi Carpet Handmade Oriental Rug
Located in Hudson, NY
SERAPI RUG: 8'8" X 10'8" Circa 1850's Red field with stylized meandering blossoms and an ivory, pink and blue geometric pendant medallion at the center. Ivory sub-field contains simi...
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1860s Persian Serapi Antique Persian Rugs

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Wool

Striped Cut Loop Rug by Djoharian Design Modern Contemporary Art Hand Knotted
Located in Lohr, Bavaria, DE
A beautiful contemporary modern design rug, hand knotted using finest wool bamboo silk in 3 x 2 ft / 90 x 60 cm. By Djoharian Design. Striped design rug hand-knotted in silk lilac ...
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2010s Nepalese Modern Persian Rugs

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Silk, Wool

Vintage Persian Shiraz Kilim Rug, Modern Desert Meets Boho Chic
Located in Dallas, TX
77826 vintage Persian Shiraz Kilim rug with Tribal style 03'09 x 05'05. Full of tiny details and a bold expressive design combined with vibrant colors and tribal style, this hand-wov...
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Late 20th Century Persian Kilim Persian Rugs

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Wool

Bobyrug’s Beautiful Vintage Mahal Rug
Located in Saint Ouen, FR
Very beautiful colorful midcentury rug with a central medallion floral design and red field with blue, green, yellow and orange, entirely hand knotted with wool velvet on cotton foun...
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Mid-20th Century Asian Sultanabad Persian Rugs

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Cotton, Wool

Bobyrug’s Beautiful Vintage Chobi Mahal design Rug
Located in Saint Ouen, FR
Late 20th century mahal design rug with beautiful decorative design and light colors, entirely hand knotted with wool velvet on cotton foundation. ✨✨✨ "Experience the epitome of lux...
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Late 20th Century Afghan Sultanabad Persian Rugs

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Cotton, Wool

Bobyrug’s Nice Vintage Turkish Kayseri Rug
Located in Saint Ouen, FR
Beautiful mid-20th century Turkish rug with a geometrical design and orange and green colors, entirely hand knotted with wool velvet on cotton foundations. ✨✨✨ "Experience the epito...
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Mid-20th Century Turkish Tabriz Persian Rugs

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Cotton, Wool

Mid-20th Century Handmade Persian Serab Runner
Located in New York, NY
A vintage Persian Serab rug in runner format handmade during the mid-20th century. Measures: 2' 11" x 14' 10" Persian Rugs & Carpets: Persia (Iran) is a moderately large country with a very long history and an enormous art...
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Mid-20th Century Persian Rustic Persian Rugs

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Wool

Antique Persian Kashan Rug 13' 10" x 20' 4"
Located in New York, NY
Antique Persian Kashan rug, size: 13' 10'' x 20' 4''.
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1940s Persian Vintage Persian Rugs

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Wool

Antique Isfahan, Silk Rug 3' 6'' x 5' 9''
Located in New York, NY
Antique Isfahan - silk rugs, size: 3' 6'' x 5' 9''.
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1940s Persian Vintage Persian Rugs

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Silk

Early 20th Century Handmade Persian Malayer Runner
Located in New York, NY
An antique Persian Malayer rug in runner format handmade during the early 20th century. Measures: 2' 9" x 11' 6" Persian rugs & carpets: Persia (Iran) is a moderately large co...
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Early 20th Century Persian Rustic Persian Rugs

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Wool

Bobyrug’s Wonderful Little Fine Ghashghai Rug
Located in Saint Ouen, FR
Nice vintage Ghashghai rug with tribal design with animals, beautiful colors with blue, red and orange. Finely hand knotted with wool velvet on wool foundation. ✨✨✨ "Experience the ...
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Mid-20th Century Asian Tribal Persian Rugs

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Cotton, Wool

Antique Persian Tabriz, Silk Rugs
Located in New York, NY
Antique Persian Tabriz - Silk rugs. Measures: 3' 11'' x 6' 7''.
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1940s Persian Vintage Persian Rugs

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Silk

Vintage Persian Shiraz Kilim Rug, Earthy Southwest Meets Modern Tribal Style
Located in Dallas, TX
77821, vintage Persian Shiraz Kilim rug with Tribal style. Full of tiny details and a bold expressive design combined with t...
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Late 20th Century Persian Kilim Persian Rugs

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Wool

Vintage Persian Shiraz Kilim Rug, Modern Southwest Style Meets Luxury Lodge
Located in Dallas, TX
77830 vintage Persian Shiraz Kilim rug with Tribal style 03'08 x 05'08. Full of tiny details and a bold expressive design co...
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Late 20th Century Persian Kilim Persian Rugs

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Wool

Mid-20th Century Handmade Persian Malayer Throw Rug
Located in New York, NY
A vintage Persian Malayer throw rug handmade during the mid-20th century. Measures: 3' 6" x 5' 8" Persian rugs & carpets: Persia (Iran) is a moderately large country with a ve...
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Mid-20th Century Persian Rustic Persian Rugs

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Wool

Antique Persian Heriz Beige Handmade Medallion Designed Wool Rug
Located in Norwalk, CT
Beautiful antique Heriz hand-knotted wool rug with a beige field. This Persian rug has a tan and blue frame and accents in a gorgeous all-over layout geometric medallion floral motif...
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1920s Persian Heriz Serapi Vintage Persian Rugs

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Wool

Vintage Persian Shiraz Kilim Rug with Bohemian Tribal Style
Located in Dallas, TX
77816 vintage Persian Shiraz Kilim rug with Bohemian Tribal style 04'01 x 06'01. Full of tiny details and a bold expressive design combined with tribal style, this hand-woven wool vi...
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Late 20th Century Persian Kilim Persian Rugs

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Wool

Bobyrug’s Long Pakistan Vintage Rug
Located in Saint Ouen, FR
Late 20th century Pakistan corridor rug with a geometrical design and beautiful colors with blue, brown, pink and purple, entirely hand knotted with wool velvet on cotton foundation....
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Late 20th Century Pakistani Agra Persian Rugs

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Wool, Cotton

Antique Persian Isfahan Rug 3' 7'' x5' 4''
Located in New York, NY
Antique Persian Isfahan Rug., Size: 3' 7'' x5' 4''
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1940s Persian Vintage Persian Rugs

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Wool

Mid-20th Century Handmade Persian Malayer Throw Rug In Grey & Brown
Located in New York, NY
A vintage Persian Malayer throw rug handmade during the mid-20th century in shades of grey and brown. Measures: 3' 7" x 5' 5" Persian Rugs & Carpets: Persia (Iran) is a moderately ...
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Mid-20th Century Persian Rustic Persian Rugs

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Wool

Traditional Blue Formal Kerman Mat Mini Rug
Located in New York, NY
An early 20th century Persian Lavar Kerman traditional mat size rug. Measures: 1'6" x 2'4" The province and city of Kerman in Central Persia continued to make extraordinary car...
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1920s Persian Kirman Vintage Persian Rugs

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Wool

Bobyrug’s Nice Antique Hamadan Rug
Located in Saint Ouen, FR
Beautiful early 20th century tribal Hamadan rug with pretty geometrical design and nice natural colors, entirely hand knotted with wool velvet on cotton foundation.   ✨✨✨ "Experience...
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Early 20th Century Asian Tribal Persian Rugs

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Cotton, Wool

Vintage Persian Shiraz Kilim Rug, Southwest Boho Meets Palm Springs
Located in Dallas, TX
77806 Vintage Persian Shiraz Kilim rug with Boho Chic Tribal style 03'11 x 05'07. Full of tiny details and a bold expressive design combined with vibrant colors and tribal style, thi...
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Late 20th Century Persian Kilim Persian Rugs

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Wool

Rug & Kilim’s Modern Custom Kilim in Beige-Brown, Black Striped Pattern
Located in Long Island City, NY
Rug & Kilim boasts its latest style of paneled Kilim rug with a unique textural look, now available for custom Kilim rug designs. Handwoven in wool with a striped, paneled style for ...
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2010s Persian Other Persian Rugs

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Wool

Modern Heriz Style Blue and Green Handmade Geometric Floral Wool Rug
Located in Norwalk, CT
Beautiful modern Heriz style hand-knotted wool rug with a blue field. This Heriz rug has a green frame and multi-color accent in a gorgeous all-over Classic floral medallion design. ...
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21st Century and Contemporary Persian Sultanabad Persian Rugs

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Wool

Bobyrug’s nice Vintage Kurdish Rug
Located in Saint Ouen, FR
Beautiful late 20th century rug with geometrical tribal design and nice colors with red and beige, entirely hand knotted with wool velvet on cotton foundation. ✨✨✨ "Experience the e...
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Mid-20th Century Asian Rustic Persian Rugs

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Cotton, Wool

Bobyrug’s Pretty Antique North Western Runner
Located in Saint Ouen, FR
Beautiful late 19th century tribal kurdish runner with beautiful geometrical design and nice natural colors, entirely hand knotted with wool velvet on cotton foundation. ✨✨✨ "Experi...
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Late 19th Century Asian Tribal Antique Persian Rugs

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Cotton, Wool

Vintage Persian Shiraz
Located in WEST HOLLYWOOD, CA
This sophisticated Persian Shiraz vintage rug features a beautiful natural wool pile. It is adorned with cinnamon and a neutral tone that ensembles moti...
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1920s Persian Vintage Persian Rugs

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Wool

Mid-20th Century Handmade Persian Malayer Throw Rug In Khaki Green & Rust
Located in New York, NY
A vintage Persian Malayer throw rug handmade during the mid-20th century in shades of khaki green and rust. Measures: 3' 6" x 4' 10" Persian Rugs & Carpets: Persia (Iran) is a mode...
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Mid-20th Century Persian Rustic Persian Rugs

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Wool

Rug & Kilim’s Modern Paneled Kilim Rug in Blue and Brown Stripe Pattern
Located in Long Island City, NY
Rug & Kilim introduces a distinctive take on textural Kilims to its collection with this 5x7 addition. Flatwoven in wool in a distinctive paneled style, this modern Kilim features a ...
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2010s Persian Other Persian Rugs

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Wool

Vintage Persian Shiraz Kilim Rug, Luxury Lodge Meets Southwest Boho Style
Located in Dallas, TX
77808 vintage Persian Shiraz Kilim rug with Boho Chic Tribal style 03'05 x 06'07. This hand-woven wool vintage Persian Shiraz kilim rug features an all-over pattern comprised of rows...
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Late 20th Century Persian Kilim Persian Rugs

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Wool

Fine Antique Persian Serapi Rug in Great Condition, Circa 1900s
Located in New York, NY
Classic Serapi quality NW Persian carpet with a natural dye palette and cotton foundation. The madder field shows a sometimes connected scatter of geometric leaves and flowers, centr...
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Early 1900s Persian Heriz Serapi Antique Persian Rugs

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Wool

Gold Green Persian Tabriz Rug
Located in New York, NY
Rare small Persian Tabriz rug in green, brown, and gold hues from the middle of the 20th century. Measures: 2' x 4'3''.
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1950s Persian Malayer Vintage Persian Rugs

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Wool

19th Century Persian Ziegler Sultanabad Carpet ( 8'10" x 8'10" - 270 x 270 )
Located in New York, NY
19th Century Persian Ziegler Sultanabad Carpet ( 8'10" x 8'10" - 270 x 270 )
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1880s Persian Sultanabad Antique Persian Rugs

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Wool

Mid-20th Century Handmade Persian Kurd Throw Rug
Located in New York, NY
A vintage Persian Kurd throw rug handmade during the mid-20th century. Measures: 3' 7" x 5' 2" Persian rugs & carpets: Persia (Iran) is a...
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Mid-20th Century Persian Modern Persian Rugs

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Wool

Bobyrug’s Vintage Turkmen Baluch Rug
Located in Saint Ouen, FR
Midcentury Turkmen Afghan rug with beautiful tribal design and nice colors, entirely hand knotted with wool velvet on cotton foundation. ✨✨✨ "Experience the epitome of luxury and cr...
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Late 20th Century Afghan Rustic Persian Rugs

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Cotton, Wool

Rustic Early 20th Century Handmade Persian Kurd Throw Rug in Red & Cream
Located in New York, NY
An antique Persian Kurd throw rug handmade during the early 20th century in shades of red and cream with an overall rustic appeal with its flat-...
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Early 20th Century Persian Rustic Persian Rugs

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Wool

Vintage Malayer Handmade Medallion Floral Distressed Brown Wool Runner
Located in Norwalk, CT
Beautiful Vintage Malayer hand-knotted wool runner with a brown field. This Malayer rug has a beige and pink accent of rust in an all-over gorgeous geometric medallion floral pattern...
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1920s Persian Islamic Vintage Persian Rugs

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Wool

Bobyrug’s Nice Vintage Indian rug
Located in Saint Ouen, FR
Beautiful late 20th century Indian rug with nice Persian design and beautiful colors, entirely hand knotted with wool velvet on cotton foundation. ✨✨✨ "Experience the epitome of lux...
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Late 20th Century Indian Tabriz Persian Rugs

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Cotton, Wool

Bobyrug’s Vintage Shahsavand Soumak Kilim
Located in Saint Ouen, FR
Beautiful mid century shahsavand Kilim with nice geometrical and tribal design and beautiful colors, entirely hand woven and embroidered with wool on cotton foundation. ✨✨✨ "Experie...
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Mid-20th Century Asian Tribal Persian Rugs

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Cotton, Wool

Tribal Mid-20th Century Handmade Persian Turkoman Runner
Located in New York, NY
A vintage Persian tribal Turkoman rug in runner format handmade during the mid-20th century. Although this rug is of Persian origin, the roots of Turkoman rugs originated in the Central Asian region. Measures: 1' 6" x 10' 4" Central Asian Rugs & Carpets: Central Asia is a vast area stretching from Northeastern Persia to western China, and from northern Afghanistan to the southern edge of Russia. The carpets can be usefully divided into three groups: the nomadic Turkmen rugs of Turkmenistan, northern Afghanistan, and northeastern Persia; the non-Turkmen tribal pieces from Kazakhstan, Uzbekistan, and Kirghizstan; and the urban creations of Khotan, Yarkand, and Kashgar, oasis cities of Western China (Xinjiang Province). Commercially, the most important group is from Khotan, the easternmost of the Chinese Turkestan cities. The craft of rug weaving is primarily in the hands of Muslim Uighurs. Khotan carpets mix purely Central Asian design themes with Chinese elements. Native Khotan devices include pomegranate trees, upright flowers, round medallions, and yellow or red grounds. Chinese motives include triangular fretwork corners, swastika fretwork, and Yun-Tsao Tou (clouds and rain) diagonally striped polychrome borders. Cotton foundations, asymmetrical (Persian) knots, and medium weaves are standard. Some vintage Khotan are in horizontal, pictorial layouts with multiple various vases and plants. Saphs (multiple prayer niche panel carpets) are also a Khotan specialty. Others employ stepped and layered lozenge medallions, singly or in pairs. Still others, almost all antique, feature a stylized version of the allover Persian Herati design. Many of the oldest pieces employ brown wool wefts. Antique and vintage Khotans are almost always in the k’ang (double square) layout, conforming to the local household plans. Only relatively recently has the 6’ by 12’ or 7’ by 16’ format been replaced by the 9’ by 12’ size. As a result, an antique room size Khotan carpet is very uncommon. Reds are cinnamon, tomato and rust, never wine reds, crimson, or scarlet. Yarkand, farther west on the old Silk Road specializes in multi-medallion long carpets while Kashgar, farthest west and most under Persian influence, has traditionally knotted allover pattern pieces with finer weaves, often with silk piles, and enriched with medal thread, on cotton foundations. Extant Kashgars go back to the 17th century, but the carpet craft in Chinese Turkestan must be much older as fragments have been recovered from local tombs of the early C.E. period. Kashgars are the rarest of all East Turkestan rugs. Most available vintage East Turkestan carpets are interwar Khotans, many with pleasingly soft decorative palettes. The non-Turkmen nomads include the Kazakh, Kirghiz, Uzbek, and Karakalpak groups. Like the Turkmen, they were once all seasonally migratory, dwelling in round felt tents (yurts), but have been settled, at least partially, in the villages, and have taken up crafts and agriculture instead of sheep herding. As a result, carpet production has transitioned from domestic tent use to commercial sale, but the roots of long traditions are still evident. The Uzbeks weave...
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Mid-20th Century Persian Tribal Persian Rugs

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Wool

Vintage Persian Shiraz Kilim Rug, Luxury Lodge Meets Nomadic Charm
Located in Dallas, TX
77824 vintage Persian Shiraz Kilim rug with Tribal style 03'10 x 05'04. Full of tiny details and a bold expressive design combined with vibrant colors and tribal style, this hand-wov...
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Late 20th Century Persian Kilim Persian Rugs

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Wool

Fine Persian Silk Tabriz
Located in WEST HOLLYWOOD, CA
A laudable Fine Persian Tabriz rug features all the blooming elements that intensify into a prominent red field. The main border contains an all-over lattice of issuing split leaves,...
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1950s Persian Tabriz Vintage Persian Rugs

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Silk

Mid-20th Century Handmade Persian Kurd Pictorial Lion Throw Rug
Located in New York, NY
A vintage Persian Kurd throw rug handmade during the mid-20th century with a folk pictorial depiction of a lion. Measures: 3' 6" x 4' 9" P...
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Mid-20th Century Persian Folk Art Persian Rugs

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Wool

Distressed Antique Persian Hamadan Gallery Rug with Rustic Industrial Style
Located in Dallas, TX
73169 Distressed Antique Persian Hamadan Gallery Rug with Rustic Industrial Style 06'01 x 16'01. Effortless beauty and rustic sensibility meet industrial style in this hand knotted w...
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Late 19th Century Persian Malayer Antique Persian Rugs

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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.

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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