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Antique Persian Qashqai Rug 71995 by Nazmiyal Antique RugsWhole View Of Antique Persian Qashqai Rug 71995 by Nazmiyal Antique Rugs

Tribal Rustic Antique Casual Elegant Persian Qashqai Rug 71995

5 ft 1 in x 9 ft 3 in (1.55 m x 2.82 m)

$9,500.00

Antique Persian Farahan Rug 71990 by Nazmiyal Antique RugsCorner Of Antique Persian Farahan Rug 71990 by Nazmiyal Antique Rugs

Fine Luxurious Allover Design Antique Blue Persian Farahan Gallery Rug 71990

7 ft 6 in x 15 ft 8 in (2.29 m x 4.78 m)

$26,500.00

Antique Caucasian Kuba Runner 71989 by Nazmiyal Antique RugsWhole View Of Antique Caucasian Kuba Runner 71989 by Nazmiyal Antique Rugs

Tribal Antique Gold Caucasian Kuba Runner Rug 71989

3 ft x 16 ft 10 in (0.91 m x 5.13 m)

$11,750.00

Room Size Antique Persian Bakshaish Rug 71952 by Nazmiyal Antique RugsSide Of Room Size Antique Persian Bakshaish Rug 71952 by Nazmiyal Antique Rugs

Beautiful Tribal Room Size Rustic Antique Persian Bakshaish Rug 71952

10 ft 10 in x 13 ft 4 in (3.3 m x 4.06 m)

$92,000.00

Antique Flat Woven Tribal Caucasian Soumak Rug #49345 by Nazmiyal Antique Rugsantique tribal soumak caucasian rug 49345 top Nazmiyal

Beautiful Antique Flat Woven Tribal Caucasian Soumak Rug 49345

8 ft 5 in x 9 ft 6 in (2.57 m x 2.9 m)

$16,500.00

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Tribal Room Size Antique Flat Weave Caucasian Soumak Rug 49340

8 ft 2 in x 10 ft 2 in (2.49 m x 3.1 m)

$17,000.00

Large Square Size Antique Irish Donegal Rug 50452 NazmiyalFull large square size Antique Irish Donegal rug 50452 by Nazmiyal
Antique Deccan Indian Rug 42106 Detail/Large ViewShabby Chic 18th Century Antique Deccan Indian Rug 42106 Green Pile Nazmiyal
Antique Small Size Romantic French Tapestry Rug 72386 by Nazmiyal Antique RugsFull View Of Antique Small Size Romantic French Tapestry Rug 72386 by Nazmiyal Antique Rugs

Antique Small Size Romantic French Tapestry Rug 72386

1 ft 5 in x 2 ft 1 in (0.43 m x 0.63 m)

$1,600.00

Antique French Tapestry 46939 by Nazmiyal Antique Rugs in NYC

Antique American Soft Floral Country Side Imagery Tapestry Signed B NY 46939

4 ft 9 in x 6 ft 10 in (1.45 m x 2.08 m)

$35,000.00

Antique Northwest Persian Runner Rug 70352 by Nazmiyal NYCWhole View Of Antique Northwest Persian Runner Rug 70352 by Nazmiyal NYC

Rare Collectible Tribal Antique Northwest Persian Runner Rug 70352

3 ft 3 in x 11 ft 9 in (0.99 m x 3.58 m)

$29,500.00

Antique Persian Room Size Tabriz Rug #45268 by Nazmiyal Antique Rugsantique persian room size tabriz rug 45268 field Nazmiyal

Fine Herati Fish Design Antique Persian Room Size Tabriz Rug 45268

7 ft 1 in x 10 ft 3 in (2.16 m x 3.12 m)

$12,500.00

Large Decorative Antique Persian Ziegler Sultanabad Rug 48762 Nazmiyallarge decorative antique persian ziegler sultanabad rug 48762 medallion Nazmiyal

Large Decorative Antique Persian Ziegler Sultanabad Rug 48762

11 ft x 15 ft (3.35 m x 4.57 m)

$52,000.00

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Large Decorative Earth Tone Antique Amritsar Indian Rug 50721

15 ft 8 in x 17 ft 4 in (4.78 m x 5.28 m)

$56,000.00

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Frequently Asked Questions

Antique rugs are generally defined as pieces over 80 years old — typically woven before 1945. Vintage rugs are younger, usually from the mid-20th century onward. Antique rugs are more likely to use natural fibers and dyes, carry greater historical significance, and command higher values in the collector market. Vintage rugs are prized primarily for their decorative appeal and period design.
Authentic antique rugs show hand-knotted construction visible on the reverse, natural fibers (wool, silk, cotton), integrated fringe that extends from the warp threads, and dye behavior that has softened and developed patina over decades. Any rug that is machine-made or hand-tufted is not a genuine antique, regardless of how it is marketed.
Three things: rarity, materials, and irreproducibility. The hand-spun wool, natural dyes, and regional weaving traditions that produced the great antique rugs of the 19th and early 20th centuries no longer exist in their original form. The supply of genuine antiques can only decrease over time, while the supply of modern reproductions is effectively unlimited.
The finest examples — those with strong provenance, intact original materials, clear regional attribution, and exceptional design — have demonstrated consistent long-term value. The auction record for a single antique rug stands at $34 million. Collectors should approach antique rugs as cultural assets first, with financial appreciation as a secondary benefit rather than a guarantee.
Oushak rugs are among the most versatile — their warm, softened palettes and spacious designs integrate naturally into contemporary rooms. Caucasian rugs bring bold geometry that complements minimalist architecture. Persian Sultanabad and Serapi rugs offer large-scale decorative presence without the formality of city workshop rugs. The key is scale: a rug should anchor the room, not disappear beneath the furniture.
Nazmiyal has sold antique rugs to collectors and designers worldwide for decades. We provide detailed condition reports, precise measurements, and high-resolution photography for every piece. Our specialists are available to answer questions by phone or email before any commitment is made.
Persian rugs come from Iran and represent one specific — though exceptionally broad — weaving tradition. Antique rugs is a wider category that includes Persian rugs alongside Turkish, Caucasian, Chinese, Indian, European, and many other traditions. Persian rugs are the most widely collected antique rugs globally, but other traditions — particularly Caucasian tribal rugs and French Savonnerie carpets — have their own dedicated collector markets.
Yes — most antique rugs were made for household use and are entirely appropriate for everyday life. Village and tribal rugs such as Heriz, Kazak, Bidjar, and Oushak are particularly durable and well-suited to high-traffic areas. Finer city workshop rugs and silk pieces are better suited to lower-traffic settings or display.

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