Antique Rugs: Persian, Turkish, Caucasian & More

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oversized navy background tabriz persian rug 49375 Nazmiyal

oversized navy background tabriz persian rug 49375 golden Nazmiyal

Large Oversized Navy Blue Antique Persian Tabriz Rug 49375

14 ft 8 in x 22 ft (4.47 m x 6.71 m)

$145,000.00

antique tribal soumak caucasian rug 49342 Nazmiyal

antique tribal soumak caucasian rug 49342 weave Nazmiyal

Rustic Tribal Geometric Antique Flat Weave Caucasian Soumak Rug 49342

8 ft 3 in x 9 ft 7 in (2.51 m x 2.92 m)

$19,500.00

Room Size Antique Sultanabad Persian Rug 49361

10 ft 4 in x 14 ft (3.15 m x 4.27 m)

$58,000.00

Antique Animal Motif Tehran Persian Rug 49303

4 ft 4 in x 5 ft 9 in (1.32 m x 1.75 m)

$12,500.00

ivory antique oushak turkish rug 49323 Nazmiyal

ivory antique oushak turkish rug 49323 fish Nazmiyal

Square Large Scale Allover Design Ivory Antique Turkish Oushak Rug 49323

13 ft 7 in x 15 ft 3 in (4.14 m x 4.65 m)

$125,000.00

antique romanian bessarabian rug 49298 Nazmiyal

antique romanian bessarabian rug 49298 corner Nazmiyal

Antique Allover Room Size Romanian Bessarabian Flat Woven Kilim Rug 49298

9 ft 8 in x 10 ft 8 in (2.95 m x 3.25 m)

$29,000.00

square antique french savonnerie rug 48999 Nazmiyal

square antique french savonnerie rug 48999 bouquet Nazmiyal

Open Field Square Antique French Renaissance Soft Decorative Savonnerie Area Rug 48999

11 ft 10 in x 12 ft 8 in (3.61 m x 3.86 m)

$28,000.00

17th 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 Blue Background Chinese Rug 49240 by Nazmiyal Antique Rugs

antique blue background chinese rug 49240 full Nazmiyal

Blue Floral Oversized Antique Medallion Design Chinese Rug 49240

11 ft 1 in x 24 ft 6 in (3.38 m x 7.47 m)

$32,000.00

18th Century Indian Embroidery Textile 49099

2 ft 1 in x 4 ft 7 in (0.63 m x 1.4 m)

$2,450.00

Antique Silk Kashmir Mughal Shawl 49092

1 ft 4 in x 3 ft (0.41 m x 0.91 m)

$2,600.00

large antique zigler sultanabad persian rug 49002 Nazmiyal

large antique zigler sultanabad persian rug 49002 detailed Nazmiyal

Large Antique Ziegler Sultanabad Persian Rug 49002

13 ft 3 in x 16 ft 3 in (4.04 m x 4.95 m)

$88,000.00

Large Antique Vase Design Persian Tabriz Rug 49196

12 ft 10 in x 19 ft 6 in (3.91 m x 5.94 m)

$96,000.00

antique turkish oushak rug 49203 Nazmiyal

antique turkish oushak runner 49203 border Nazmiyal

Antique Tribal Geometric Allover Design Turkish Oushak Hallway Runner Rug 49203

4 ft x 9 ft 6 in (1.22 m x 2.9 m)

$8,600.00

Antique Turkish Oushak Rug With Arts and Crafts Design 49146

8 ft 4 in x 17 ft 3 in (2.54 m x 5.26 m)

$38,000.00

Large Oversized Rust Color Background Antique Persian Sultanabad Rug 50653 Nazmiyal

oversize antique persian sultanabad rug 50653 design Nazmiyal

Rust Oversize Antique Persian Sultanabad Rug 50653

13 ft 6 in x 23 ft (4.11 m x 7.01 m)

$68,000.00

Gallery Size Antique 18th Century Chinese Ningxia Ningsia Rug 48886 Nazmiyal

Antique 18th Century Chinese Ningxia Chinese Foo Dog Design Rug 48886

6 ft 4 in x 15 ft 2 in (1.93 m x 4.62 m)

$26,000.00

Collectible Antique Persian Shahsavan Bag 59153

Antique Collectible Persian Shahsavan Bag 49153

1 ft 10 in x 5 ft (0.56 m x 1.52 m)

$6,900.00

Antique Tribal Northwest Persian Gallery Size Rug 49161 Nazmiyal

Detail Of Antique Tribal Northwest Persian Gallery Size Rug 49161 by Nazmiyal Antique Rugs

Jewel Tone Antique Northwest Persian Gallery Rug 49161

5 ft 5 in x 14 ft (1.65 m x 4.27 m)

$36,000.00

oversized antique turkish oushak rug 49166 border Nazmiyal

Large Oversized Cream Antique Decorative Turkish Oushak Rug 49166

12 ft 8 in x 19 ft 7 in (3.86 m x 5.97 m)

$46,000.00

large antique persian heriz serapi rug 49162 pile Nazmiyal

Large Antique Persian Geometric Heriz Serapi Rug 49162

11 ft 2 in x 16 ft (3.4 m x 4.88 m)

$58,000.00

Antique Room Size Ivory Background Persian Sultanabad Rug 49163 Nazmiyal

Ivory Background Antique Persian Sultanabad Rug 49163

9 ft x 12 ft 2 in (2.74 m x 3.71 m)

$46,000.00

17th Century Antique Chinese Ningxia Rug 48805

Late 17th Century Chinese Ningxia Gallery Rug 48805

6 ft 2 in x 12 ft (1.88 m x 3.66 m)

$26,000.00

Large Decorative Antique Indian Agra Rug by Nazmiyal

Breathtaking Oversized Large Scale Antique Agra Rug 48660

20 ft 8 in x 26 ft 8 in (6.3 m x 8.13 m)

$145,000.00

Persepolis Motif Antique Persian Tapestry Textile 49022

6 ft 9 in x 9 ft 1 in (2.06 m x 2.77 m)

$5,600.00

Large Oversized Antique Persian Khorassan Rug 48922 Nazmiyal

Large Oversized Antique Persian Khorassan Rug 48922 Border Design Nazmiyal

Large Oversized Antique Decorative Brown Earth Tone Fine Floral Persian Khorassan Rug 48922

13 ft 4 in x 27 ft 4 in (4.06 m x 8.33 m)

$98,000.00

Large Rust Color Antique Persian Tabriz Area Rug #50657 by Nazmiyal Antique Rugs

Full antique Persian Tabriz rug 50657 by Nazmiyal

On Hold

Large Rust Color Antique Persian Tabriz Area Rug 50657

12 ft 6 in x 17 ft 10 in (3.81 m x 5.44 m)

Price on request

Large Scale All Over Design Persian Sultanabad Antique Rug 50708

13 ft 7 in x 17 ft (4.14 m x 5.18 m)

$62,000.00

Tribal Paisley Design Antique Persian Malayer Runner Rug 50671

3 ft 7 in x 16 ft 6 in (1.09 m x 5.03 m)

$6,900.00

Whole View Of Fine Antique Chinese Textile 48980 by Nazmiyal Antique Rugs

Beautiful and Fine Antique Chinese Textile 48980

3 ft 2 in x 3 ft 7 in (0.97 m x 1.09 m)

$1,450.00

Fine Biblical Adam and Eve Scene Turkish Pictorial Antique Silk Rug 48890

7 ft x 5 ft (2.13 m x 1.52 m)

$39,000.00

Oversized Antique Persian Silk Tabriz Haji Jalili Rug 48981 - Nazmiyal

On Hold

Oversized Antique Persian Silk Tabriz Haji Jalili Rug 48981

15 ft 8 in x 24 ft 6 in (4.78 m x 7.47 m)

Price on request

Clay Pendergrast

My wife and I are so pleased with the antique Uzbek Bokhara Rug purchased from the Nazmiyal Collection. Not only does the rug have a spectacular design, it also was very reasonably priced. The way it transforms our living room, reconciling the classic modern furniture with the 1913 Craftsman interior is remarkable.

Terence Hayes

I have purchased multiple rugs at multiple Nazmiyal auctions and I am extremely pleased with the quality, price, and experience. Highly recommended!

Victor Florintsev

The only ones I'd ever buy rugs from. The best.

Jeffrey NeumanB

I bought two gorgeous Serapi rugs from Farhad at Nazmiyal Rugs! Beautiful carpets, fair prices and great service. Very happy customer. Farhad (the sales person) was very patient and gave us great service.

john haid

Alen is a gentleman and an expert. Really great to work with.

Edward Yasuna

I recently purchased a modern Kandinsky rug from Nazmiyal Auctions. It was just as described, and the director (Farhad) of the auctions had it sent to me quickly and safely. Payment was easy, the rug was reasonably priced, and I highly recommend Nazmiyal Auctions and Antique Rugs. Quality merchandise and first-class service.

Nicholas Carr

Had a excellent experience buying a rug in Nazmiyal's 1/18/26 online auction. First, prior to the auction, viewing a number of lots at the 32nd St showroom (I had prepared a list from the online catalog). The staff were great to work with: helpful, knowledgable, honest, and flexible. Second, after placing an online bid and winning the desired item, arranging payment and pickup was simple and straightforward. Everything went seamlessly and the overall experience was educational and fun. Many thanks to Jason and his team.

Andrea Gared

Everyone at Naziyal is proffessional, especially Jason and Farhad. They are knowledgeable, truthful, and true gentlemen. I have sold several rugs through them and will always go to them first, to buy or sell. The best in the business!

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the difference between an antique rug and a vintage rug?

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.

How can I tell if an antique rug is authentic?

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.

What makes antique rugs more valuable than modern rugs?

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.

Are antique rugs a good investment?

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.

What types of antique rugs work best in modern interiors?

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.

How do I buy an antique rug remotely from Nazmiyal?

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.

What is the difference between antique Persian rugs and other antique rugs?

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.

Are antique rugs durable enough for everyday use?

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.