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Antique Indian Textile 41493 Detail/Large View

Small Red Color Antique 19th Century Indian Hunting Scene Textile 41493

2 ft 2 in x 2 ft 6 in (0.66 m x 0.76 m)

$3,400.00

Small Green Antique Ottoman Embroidery Textile #40548 by Nazmiyal Antique RugsWhole View Of Antique Ottoman Embroidery 40548 by Nazmiyal NYC

Small Green Antique Ottoman Embroidery Textile 40548

1 ft 2 in x 2 ft 5 in (0.36 m x 0.74 m)

$1,900.00

Antique Geometric African Textile 73456 by Nazmiyal Antique Rugs

Tribal Influenced Antique Unique Textile 73456

2 ft 1 in x 2 ft 3 in (0.63 m x 0.69 m)

$750.00

17th century zanjan persian textile 40908 Nazmiyal17th century zanjan textile 40908 corner Nazmiyal

17th Century Zanjan Persian Textile 40908

1 ft 3 in x 2 ft 3 in (0.38 m x 0.69 m)

$3,200.00

Antique Persian Heriz Vagireh Sampler Rug 71964 by Nazmiyal Antique RugsDetail Of Antique Persian Heriz Vagireh Sampler Rug 71964 by Nazmiyal Antique Rugs

Rare Rustic Light Blue Antique Collectible Tribal Persian Heriz Wagireh Sampler Rug 71964

2 ft x 2 ft 2 in (0.61 m x 0.66 m)

$2,850.00

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 Chinese Oriental Carpets 40494 Detail/Large Viewantique 17th century ming dynasty silk chinese textile 40494 weave Nazmiyal

Antique 17th century Ming Dynasty Silk Chinese Textile 40494

2 ft x 2 ft 1 in (0.61 m x 0.63 m)

Price on request

Pair Of Pictorial Antique Persian Afshar Tribal Bags 73114 by Nazmiyal Antique RugsPair Of Pictorial Antique Persian Afshar Tribal Bags 73114 by Nazmiyal Antique Rugs

Pair Of Pictorial Antique Persian Afshar Tribal Bags 73114

2 ft x 2 ft (0.61 m x 0.61 m)

$1,450.00

Moroccan Silk Fragments 72955 by Nazmiyal Antique Rugs

Antique Moroccan Silk Fragments 72955

1 ft x 2 ft (0.3 m x 0.61 m)

$1,200.00

Pair Of Silk Antique Persian Tabriz Rugs 72863 by Nazmiyal Antique Rugs

Pair Of Silk Antique Persian Tabriz Rugs 72863

2 ft x 2 ft (0.61 m x 0.61 m)

$5,800.00

Antique Silk Persian Kerman Textile 49782 - Namziyalantique silk persian kerman textile 49782 brown Nazmiyal

Antique Silk Persian Kerman Textile 49782

2 ft x 2 ft (0.61 m x 0.61 m)

$1,750.00

16th Century Antique Turkish Velvet Textile 70851 by Nazmiyal Antique RugsWeave Of 16th Century Antique Turkish Velvet Textile 70851 by Nazmiyal Antique Rugs

16th Century Antique Turkish Velvet Textile 70851

1 ft 4 in x 1 ft 11 in (0.41 m x 0.58 m)

$1,950.00

Persian Floral Antique Textile 3137 Nazmiyal

Beautiful and Fine Antique Turkish Ottoman Embroidery Textile 3137

3 ft 10 in x 1 ft 10 in (1.17 m x 0.56 m)

$6,600.00

Antique Kuban Mats 46135 Detail/Large View

Antique African Kuban Mat 46135

1 ft 6 in x 1 ft 9 in (0.46 m x 0.53 m)

$900.00

Antique Israel Bezalel Rug 74082 by Nazmiyal RugsFloor view of Antique Israel Bezalel Rug 74082 by Nazmiyal Rugs

Antique Pictorial Israel Bezalel Rug 74082

1 ft 6 in x 1 ft 8 in (0.46 m x 0.51 m)

Price on request

Antique Geometric Embroidery Folk Textile in Red, Blue & Green 73683 by Nazmiyal Antique RugsFloor View of Antique Geometric Embroidery Folk Textile in Red, Blue & Green 73683 by Nazmiyal Antique Rugs

Mesmerizing Antique Geometric Folk Embroidery 73683

3 ft 3 in x 1 ft 7 in (0.99 m x 0.48 m)

$1,295.00

17th century silk persian kashan textile 49591 Nazmiyal17th century silk persian possibly kashan textile 49591 peacock Nazmiyal

17th Century Silk Persian Possibly Kashan Textile 49591

1 ft 6 in x 1 ft 7 in (0.46 m x 0.48 m)

Price on request

Antique Persian Paisley Kerman Rug 72410 by Nazmiyal Antique RugsBack Of Antique Persian Paisley Kerman Rug 72410 by Nazmiyal Antique Rugs

Antique Persian Paisley Kerman Rug 72410

1 ft 9 in x 1 ft 4 in (0.53 m x 0.41 m)

$1,200.00

Early 16th Century Peruvian Textile 46130 by Nazmiyal Antique RugsBack Side of Early 16th Century Peruvian Textile 46130 by Nazmiyal Antique Rugs

Early 16th Century Peruvian Textile 46130

1 ft 2 in x 1 ft 4 in (0.36 m x 0.41 m)

$950.00

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Long and Narrow Open Field Antique Indian Paisley Shawl 45486

7 ft 7 in x 1 ft 1 in (2.31 m x 0.33 m)

$350.00

Antique European Needlepoint Fragment 40910 Nazmiyal

Antique European Needlepoint Fragment 40910

1 ft 9 in x 1 ft 1 in (0.53 m x 0.33 m)

$3,600.00

Silk Bezalel from Israel 46984 Nazmiyalantique silk bezalel rug from jerusalem israel 46984 pile NazmiyalOn Hold

Antique Silk Bezalel Rug from Jerusalem Israel 46984

2 ft x 1 ft (0.61 m x 0.3 m)

Price on request

Antique 17th Century Persian Suzani Embroidery #46133 by Nazmiyal Antique RugsRight Side Of Antique Safavid Textile 46133 Color Detail by Nazmiyal NYC

Antique 17th Century Persian Suzani Embroidery 46133

0 ft 9 in x 1 ft (0.23 m x 0.3 m)

$1,800.00

Antique Chinese Embroidery 46184 Large Imageantique chinese embroidery textile 46184 full Nazmiyal

Antique Chinese Embroidery Textile 46184

0 ft 8 in x 0 ft 8 in (0.2 m x 0.2 m)

$3,750.00

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.