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Isfahan Prayer Rug

Beautiful Isfahan Prayer Rug
Located in Chicago, IL
A beautiful mid-20th century Persian Isfahan prayer rug with an architectural elements like columns
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Mid-20th Century Persian Persian Rugs

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Wool

Vintage Persian Isfahan Prayer Rug, Islamic Art Wall Hanging Tapestry
Located in Dallas, TX
76933 Vintage Persian Isfahan Prayer Rug, Islamic Art Wall Hanging Tapestry. This finely crafted
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Late 20th Century Persian Islamic Persian Rugs

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Wool, Silk

Handmade Antique Persian Style Isfahan Prayer Rug 4.6' x 6.8', 1900s - 1D85
Located in Bordeaux, FR
Handmade Antique Persian Style Isfahan Prayer Rug 4.6’ x 6.8’, 1900s, Good Condition, Wool Bring
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Antique 1880s Persian Rugs

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Isfahan Carpet Prayer Mat
Located in Chillerton, Isle of Wight
Isfahan Carpet Prayer Mat This very attractive Prayer rug came from a small private collection
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20th Century Islamic Persian Rugs

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Silk

Antique Persian Isfahan Mihrab Prayer Carpet
Located in New York, NY
Beautiful Persian Isfahan rug with a mihrab pattern in brown and green from the 1st quarter of the
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20th Century Persian Tabriz Persian Rugs

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Wool

Zabihi Collection Antique Persian Isfahan Prayer Carpet
Located in New York, NY
Beautiful Persian Isfahan rug with a prayer design from the 1st quarter of the 20th century finely
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20th Century Persian Tabriz Persian Rugs

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Wool

Hard to Find Rich oversize TABRIZ PRAYER RUG ANTIQUE , SHORT TERM REDUCTION
Located in WYNNUM, QLD
Tabriz Prayer Rug circa 1900 4.1 feet x 5.8 Acquired from an Istanbul dealer A strange
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Antique Early 19th Century Persian Persian Rugs

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1880s Antique Persian Mohtasham Silk Kashan Rug
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and grace with beguiling ambiance, this antique Persian Mohtashem Kashan large directional prayer rug
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Antique Late 19th Century Persian Kashan Persian Rugs

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Silk

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Antique Vase Design Persian Isfahan Prayer Rug. 4 ft 6 in x 7 ft
Located in New York, NY
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Antique Prayer Tree of Life Persian Isfahan Rug. Size: 4 ft. 5 in x 7 ft
Located in New York, NY
Finely woven antique prayer design Persian Isfahan rug, country of origin: Persia, date circa early
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Finding the Right persian-rugs for You

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.

Questions About Isfahan Prayer Rug
  • Nazmiyal
    NazmiyalMarch 23, 2021
    Prayer rugs are called that because of their intended use.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    A prayer rug is defined by its mihrab design at one end. The mihrab looks like an archway and is meant to point to Mecca when in use. Shop a collection of prayer rugs from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.