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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

Antique Persian Sultanabad Carpet 48563 NazmiyalA border picture of the antique large scale persian sultanabad carpet #48563 from Nazmiyal Antique Rugs NYC
Refined Floral Design Antique American Hooked Area Rug 72394 by Nazmiyal Antique Rugs

Refined Floral Design Antique American Hooked Area Rug 72394

2 ft 6 in x 3 ft 11 in (0.76 m x 1.19 m)

$850.00

Large Floral Antique Agra Rug 50261 by Nazmiyal Rugs CollectionCenter of Large Floral Antique Agra Rug 50261 by Nazmiyal Antique Rugs

Large Gold Antique Indian Agra Rug 50261

16 ft x 19 ft 6 in (4.88 m x 5.94 m)

$80,000.00

Antique Ivory Oversized American Hooked Rug #50315 by Nazmiyal Antique RugsWhole View Of Large Antique American Hooked Rug 50315 by Nazmiyal Antique Rugs

Antique Ivory Oversized American Hooked Rug 50315

12 ft 4 in x 22 ft 7 in (3.76 m x 6.88 m)

$28,000.00

Room Sized Antique American Hooked Rug 50292 Nazmiyalroom sized antique american hooked rug 50292 medallion Nazmiyal

Room Sized Antique American Hooked Rug 50292

9 ft 4 in x 13 ft 2 in (2.84 m x 4.01 m)

$8,800.00

Antique Sultanabad Persian Rug 50126 NazmiyalTexture Antique Sultanabad Persian rug 50126 by Nazmiyal

Large Size Antique Rustic Persian Sultanabad Area Rug 50126

11 ft 10 in x 19 ft (3.61 m x 5.79 m)

$39,500.00

Antique Persian Sultanabad Rug 48550antique persian large size sultanabad rug 48550 weave NazmiyalOn Hold
Antique Oversized Tabriz Persian Carpet 50262antique oversized tabriz persian carpet by haji jalili 50262 whole Nazmiyal

Fine Antique Oversized Persian Medallion Tabriz Haji Jalili Carpet 50262

16 ft x 25 ft 4 in (4.88 m x 7.72 m)

$165,000.00

Antique Indian Agra Rug 50220 Detail/Large ViewAntique Indian Agra Rug 50220 Blue Flowers Nazmiyal

Ivory Antique Floral Indian Agra Area Rug 50220

7 ft 5 in x 9 ft 9 in (2.26 m x 2.97 m)

$14,500.00

Art Deco French Rug 48457 Detail/Large ViewFull Art Deco French rug 48457 by Nazmiyal

Antique Neutral Minimalist Art Deco French Rug 48457

6 ft 3 in x 9 ft 6 in (1.9 m x 2.9 m)

$16,000.00

Antique Persian Tabriz Carpet 50111 NazmiyalPalace Size Antique Persian Tabriz Carpet 50111 Boteh Closeup Nazmiyal
Extra Large Antique Indian Agra Carpet 50110 by Nazmiyal NYCWhole View Of Extra Large Antique Indian Agra Carpet 50110 by Nazmiyal NYC

Extra Large and Decorative Neutral Antique Indian Agra Carpet 50110

16 ft x 29 ft 6 in (4.88 m x 8.99 m)

$96,000.00

Antique French Aubusson Rug Circa 1850, 50143 Nazmiyal

Large Oversized Square Antique French Aubusson Rug 50143

17 ft x 18 ft 5 in (5.18 m x 5.61 m)

$44,000.00

Antique Persian Malayer Rug 71525 by Nazmiyal Antique RugsBorder Of Antique Persian Malayer Rug 71525 by Nazmiyal Antique Rugs

Large Decorative Antique Persian Malayer Rug 71525

10 ft 7 in x 19 ft 5 in (3.23 m x 5.92 m)

$46,000.00

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 Greek Embroidery 41486 Detail/Large ViewWhole View Of Antique Greek Embroidery 41486 by Nazmiyal NYC

Long And Narrow Antique Greek Embroidery Textile 41486

1 ft 8 in x 10 ft 9 in (0.51 m x 3.28 m)

$5,600.00

Antique Silk Velvet Textile from India 41491 Nazmiyal

Antique European Silk Velvet Textile 41491

2 ft 2 in x 7 ft 11 in (0.66 m x 2.41 m)

$3,600.00

Antique Indian Textile 41497 Detail/Large ViewWhole View Of Antique Indian Textile 41497 by Nazmiyal NYC

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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