Antique Persian Rugs

Antique Persian rugs are hand-knotted carpets woven in Iran, generally about 100 years old or more. Made with hand-spun wool and natural dyes, they have the soft, glowing colors and gentle wear that only age can give. Our collection includes antique Heriz, Sarouk, Kerman, Tabriz, Kashan, Hamadan and tribal rugs, from small mats and runners to room sizes. See Antique, Semi-Antique and Vintage Rugs in our Rug Encyclopedia.

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Persian Turkoman

Persian Turkoman Rug 4x2, Antique Tribal Seat Cushion

$812.50 $1,250.00
Persian Hamadan

Antique Persian Hamadan Runner 2' 6" x 9' 5", Geometric Medallions, Wool

$1,267.50 $1,950.00
Persian Bidjar

Persian Bidjar Golfarang Rug 5x6, Antique, Floral Roses

$1,202.50 $1,850.00
Persian Sarouk

Antique Persian Farahan Sarouk Rug 5x7

$1,657.50 $2,550.00
Persian Sarouk

Antique Persian Sarouk Rug 3x5

$1,462.50 $2,250.00
Persian Bakhtiari

Persian Bakhtiari Rug 5x10, Multicolor Panel Design, Hand Knotted, Antique

$2,535.00 $3,900.00
Persian Sarouk

Persian Farahan Sarouk Rug 4x7, Antique, Wonderful Colors

$3,575.00 $5,500.00
Persian Kerman

Persian Lavar Kerman Rug 4x6, Antique, Signed by Master Weaver, Rare, Collectible

$2,535.00 $3,900.00
Persian Kerman

Antique Persian Kerman Rug 11x14, Signed by Master Weaver, Red, Wonderful Colors

$6,435.00 $9,900.00
Persian Bakhtiari

Persian Bakhtiari Rug, Antique Tribal Carpet, Colorful, Rare

$4,680.00 $7,200.00
Persian Shiraz

Antique Persian Afshar Rug 6x8, Tribal Shiraz Carpet, Navy Blue, Botehs

$2,340.00 $3,600.00
Persian Kurdish

Antique Persian Kilim Zarand Rug 5x6, Geometric, Flatweave

$1,397.50 $2,150.00
Persian Sarouk

Antique Persian Sarouk Rug 4x7, Red, Floral

$1,755.00 $2,700.00
Persian Bakhtiari

Persian Bakhtiari Rug 7x10, Multicolor Panel Design, Antique Hand Knotted Wool Rug

$3,185.00 $4,900.00
Persian Malayer

Persian Malayer Rug 4x7, Geometric, Red, Antique, Hand Knotted

$1,105.00 $1,700.00
Persian Karajeh

Persian Karajeh Rug 5x6, Antique Geometric Medallion Carpet

$1,690.00 $2,600.00
Persian Sarouk

Red Antique Persian Sarouk Rug 3x5

$1,235.00 $1,900.00
Persian Bidjar

Antique Persian Bidjar Runner Rug 3.8 x 11, Red Runner, Vegetable Dyes, Wool Handmade

$1,430.00 $2,200.00
Persian Bakhtiari

Antique Persian Bakhtiari Tribal Rug 6x10, Wide Runner, Kalegy, Hand Knotted, Geometric

$3,445.00 $5,300.00
Persian Qum

Persian Qum Rug 5x7, Allover Pattern, Unique Colors, Wool, Hand Knotted, Antique

$1,917.50 $2,950.00
Persian Hamadan

Blue Persian Hamadan Rug 3x6, Wool Hand-Knotted Antique

$942.50 $1,450.00
Persian Afshar

Antique Persian Afshar Tribal Rug 4x5, Colorful, Geometric Medallions, Handmade, Wool, Shiraz Rug

$1,657.50 $2,550.00
Persian Hamadan

Antique Persian Hamadan Wide Runner Rug 5x10, Red, Handmade, Wool, Dargazin Carpet

$1,625.00 $2,500.00
Persian Bidjar

Antique Persian Bidjar Rug 4x5, Red and Navy Blue

$2,340.00 $3,600.00
Persian Kashan

Blue Persian Kashan Rug 4x7, Fine 320 KPSI, Wool, Handmade, Antique

$2,080.00 $3,200.00
Persian Sarouk

Red Persian Sarouk Mahal Rug 11x14, Antique, Wool

$4,550.00 $7,000.00
Persian Bidjar

Antique Persian Runner Rug 3 x 15, Bidjar Runner, Rare

$3,380.00 $5,200.00
Persian Heriz

Antique Persian Heriz Serapi Rug 9x13

$7,280.00 $11,200.00
Persian Malayer

Antique Persian Malayer Angeles Rug 4x6

$1,235.00 $1,900.00
Persian Sarouk

Antique Persian Farahan Sarouk Rug 3x5, Terracotta and Navy Blue, Collectible Rare

$2,925.00 $4,500.00
Persian Isfahan

Antique Persian Isfahan Rug 5x8, Hunting Design, Animal Pictorials, Fine 270 KPSI, Collectible

$4,810.00 $7,400.00
Persian Shiraz

Persian Shiraz Tribal Rug 7x10, Red, Antique

$2,535.00 $3,900.00
Persian Kurdish

Antique Persian Tribal Rug 4x7, Kurdish Wool Carpet, Kermanshah Kolyaie Rug

$2,340.00 $3,600.00
Persian Kashan

Antique Persian Rug 4x7, Kashan Manchester Wool, Floral, Fine 225 KPSI

$2,470.00 $3,800.00
Persian Baluch

Persian Baluch Bagface Rug 2.6 x 2.6, Navy Blue, Tribal, Antique

$780.00 $1,200.00
Persian Kurdish

Persian Kurdish Bidjar Runner Rug 4x10 – Navy and Red, Wool Antique Tribal Carpet

$1,105.00 $1,700.00
Persian Afshar

Small Persian Afshar Rug 2x3 – Oat and Navy, Hand-Knotted Wool Antique Accent Rug

$845.00 $1,300.00
Persian Turkoman

Persian Turkoman Yamud Cushion Cover Rug 3x4 – Burgundy and Ivory, Hand-Knotted Wool Antique

$942.50 $1,450.00
Persian

Persian Tribal Double Saddle Bag Rug, Antique Khorjin, Shahsavan Nomadic Weaving

$1,820.00 $2,800.00
Persian Malayer

Rare Persian Malayer Runner Rug 4x16 – Navy and Red, Hand-Knotted Wool Antique Carpet, Paisley Border

$5,070.00 $7,800.00

About Antique Persian Rugs

In the rug trade, a rug is called antique when it is about 100 years old or more. Most antique Persian rugs on the market today were woven between the 1880s and the 1930s, when demand from Europe and America brought weaving in Iran to a peak. They were made by hand, knot by knot, with wool spun by hand and dyed with plants such as madder and indigo.

What makes an antique Persian rug special

  • Natural dyes: colors that soften and glow with age, often with gentle bands of color called abrash.
  • Hand-spun wool: lustrous, springy and long-lasting.
  • Patina: an even, lower pile and mellow tones that no new rug can copy.
  • Drawing: designs woven from memory or old cartoons, each with its own character.

Antique Persian rug types

  • Heriz and Serapi: bold geometric medallions in brick red, navy and ivory; among the most sought-after antiques.
  • Sarouk and Farahan: dense, finely drawn florals from the Arak region.
  • Kerman: elegant, curving floral designs and soft colors.
  • Tabriz and Kashan: fine city weaving with detailed medallions.
  • Hamadan and tribal rugs: sturdy village and nomadic weaving with bold, geometric patterns.

Antique, semi-antique or vintage?

Antique usually means about 100 years or older, semi-antique about 50 to 100 years, and vintage roughly 20 to 50 years. Our semi-antique rugs and vintage rugs have their own pages.

Living with an antique rug

A well-kept antique Persian rug is made for use, not just display. Use a good rug pad, rotate it once or twice a year, keep it out of strong direct sun, and have it professionally washed when needed. Small signs of wear are part of its history and do not lessen its beauty.

For more, see How to Buy a Persian Rug and Types of Persian Rugs in our Rug Encyclopedia.

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Silk Persian Qum Short Runner Rug 2x5, Hand Knotted, Fine 400 KPSI, Birds, Signed

$1,885.00 $2,900.00

Persian Shiraz Fars Kilim Rug 4x7, Tribal, Animal Pictorials, Birds Rams, Unique

$1,293.50 $1,990.00

Persian Runner Rug 3x7, Tribal Geometric, Semi Antique

$910.00 $1,400.00

Persian Heriz Ahar Runner 3' 9" x 10' 6"

$1,560.00 $2,400.00

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Antique Turkish Melas Prayer Rug 4x7

$1,560.00 $2,400.00

Antique Turkish Heriz Serapi Rug 7x10, Geomteric Medallion

$1,943.50 $2,990.00

Antique Turkish Bergama Rug 4x4, Tribal Collectible

$468.00 $720.00

Antique Portuguese Needlepoint Rug 10x14, Allover Design, European Carpet, Wool

$2,730.00 $4,200.00

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Antique Persian Rugs FAQs

How old is an antique Persian rug?

In the rug trade, "antique" means about 100 years old or more. Most antique Persian rugs for sale today were woven between the 1880s and the 1930s. See Antique, Semi-Antique and Vintage Rugs.

How can I tell if a Persian rug is antique?

Look for hand-spun wool, natural dyes with gentle color changes (abrash), an even, low pile from age, and a slightly irregular shape and drawing. The back of an antique rug shows small, uneven knots and soft, aged colors. See How to Buy a Persian Rug.

Are antique Persian rugs valuable?

Yes. Value depends on the type, age, condition, size, colors and quality of weaving. Fine antique Heriz, Serapi, Sarouk and Kerman rugs in good condition are especially sought after.

Can I use an antique Persian rug every day?

Yes. Antique Persian rugs were made for daily use and their wool is very durable. Use a good rug pad, rotate the rug once or twice a year, and keep it out of strong direct sunlight.

What is the difference between antique and vintage Persian rugs?

Antique rugs are about 100 years old or more; vintage rugs are roughly 20 to 50 years old, and semi-antique sit in between. See vintage rugs and semi-antique rugs.

Do you have antique Persian runners?

Yes. Many of our antique Persian rugs are runners, from short hallway runners to long ones. See all runner rugs.

Have another question? Contact us or call (856) 345-9444.