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Antique Agra Oriental Carpets 42109 Nazmiyalantique indian agra carpet 42109 corner Nazmiyal

Small Red Allover Design Antique Indian Agra 19th Century Carpet 42109

5 ft x 7 ft 7 in (1.52 m x 2.31 m)

$8,800.00

Antique Bezalel Rug from Jerusalem Israel #8514 by Nazmiyal Antique RugsTop Of Antique Bezalel Rug from Jerusalem Israel 8514 by Nazmiyal Antique RugsOn Hold

Antique Bezalel Rug from Jerusalem Israel 8514

4 ft 9 in x 7 ft 9 in (1.45 m x 2.36 m)

Price on request

Antique Agra Oriental Rug 3130 Detail/Large Viewantique indian agra rug 3130 pile Nazmiyal

Small Brown and Ivory Antique Oriental Indian Agra Rug 3130

4 ft x 6 ft 8 in (1.22 m x 2.03 m)

$8,200.00

Small Size Antique Blue Indian Agra Rug 2646 by Nazmiyal Antique Rugs

Small Size Antique Blue Indian Agra Rug 2646

4 ft 7 in x 6 ft 9 in (1.4 m x 2.06 m)

$8,800.00

Antique Gallery Size 17th Century Isfahan Persian Rug #3338 by Nazmiyal Antique RugsFull Antique gallery size 17th Century Isfahan Persian rug 3338 by Nazmiyal

Antique Gallery Size 17th Century Isfahan Persian Rug 3338

7 ft 7 in x 20 ft 4 in (2.31 m x 6.2 m)

Price on request

Rare Antique 17th Century Gallery Size Khorassan Persian Rug #3289 by Nazmiyal Antique Rugsrare antique 17th century gallery size khorassan persian rug 3289 blue medallion Nazmiyal

Rare Collectrible Antique Persian Khorassan 17th Century Gallery Size Rug 3289

5 ft 4 in x 20 ft 4 in (1.63 m x 6.2 m)

Price on request

Antique Agra Oriental Rug 3114 Detail/Large ViewFloor View of Antique Agra Oriental Rug 72521 By Nazmiyal Antique Rugs

Rare Decorative Antique Oriental Oversized Indian Agra Rug 72521

15 ft 10 in x 22 ft (4.83 m x 6.71 m)

$165,000.00

Antique European Embroidery #3391 by Nazmiyal Antique RugsWhole View Of Antique European Embroidery 3391 by Nazmiyal Antique Rugs

Antique European Embroidery 3391

3 ft 2 in x 5 ft 9 in (0.97 m x 1.75 m)

$1,750.00

Large Oversized Antique Rust Color Persian Sultanabad Area Rug 42746 by Nazmiyal Antique Rugslarge oversized antique persian rust color sultanabad rug 42746 closeup Nazmiyal

Large Oversized Antique Rust Color Persian Sultanabad Area Rug 42746

14 ft 5 in x 21 ft 9 in (4.39 m x 6.63 m)

$92,000.00

Antique Khorasan Persian Rug 42809 by Nazmiyal Antique RugsFull Antique Khorasan Persian 42809 by Nazmiyal

Large Scale Allover Design Blue Background Antique Persian Khorasan Rug 42809

12 ft 2 in x 15 ft 9 in (3.71 m x 4.8 m)

$29,500.00

Amritsar Antique Oriental Rug India 41047 by Nazmiyal Antique RugsLarge Antique Indian Amritsar Rug 41047 Central Medallion Nazmiyal

Large Persian Heriz Design Antique Indian Amritsar Rug 41047

14 ft 5 in x 18 ft 8 in (4.39 m x 5.69 m)

$56,000.00

Antique Luri Persian Rug 42647 NazmiyalWhole View Of Lori Saddle Bag Antique Rug 42647 by Nazmiyal Antique Rugs

Tribal Animal Design Antique Persian Luri Saddle Bag 42647

2 ft x 5 ft (0.61 m x 1.52 m)

$5,600.00

Tribal Antique Persian Camel Hair Serab Runner Rug #42392 by Nazmiyal Antique RugsFull Antique Serab Persian runner rug 42392 by Nazmiyal

Tribal Geometric Antique Persian Serab Camel Hair Runner Rug 42392

3 ft 6 in x 15 ft 9 in (1.07 m x 4.8 m)

$7,800.00

Large Oversized Seafoam Color Antique Indian Agra Rug 40317 by Nazmiyalantique indian agra rug 40317 weave Nazmiyal

Large Oversized Seafoam Color Antique Indian Agra Rug 40317

15 ft 10 in x 23 ft (4.83 m x 7.01 m)

$185,000.00

antique ziegler sultanabad rug from sigmund freud 3382 Nazmiyalantique ziegler sultanabad rug from sigmund freud 3382 scrolls Nazmiyal

Antique Ziegler Sultanabad Rug From Sigmund Freud 3382

12 ft 9 in x 16 ft 7 in (3.89 m x 5.05 m)

$185,000.00

Small Scatter Size Antique Turkish Ghiordes Rug #40843 by Nazmiyal Antique RugsFull Small Tribal Gold Antique Turkish Ghiordes rug 40843 by Nazmiyal

Small Tribal Gold Antique Turkish Ghiordes Rug 40843

3 ft 4 in x 5 ft (1.02 m x 1.52 m)

$5,600.00

haji jalili antique tabriz persian carpet 40776 Nazmiyalhaji jalili antique tabriz persian carpet 40776 border Nazmiyal

Fine Floral Antique Classic Traditional 19th Century Medallion Persian Haji Jalili Tabriz Carpet 40776

10 ft x 13 ft 6 in (3.05 m x 4.11 m)

$36,000.00

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

Antique Hooked American Rug 40327 Detail/Large ViewBathroom Antique Hooked American Rug 40327 Detail/Large View

Small Scatter Size Antique Minimalist Design American Hooked Rug 40327

1 ft 10 in x 2 ft 11 in (0.56 m x 0.89 m)

$950.00

Antique Floral American Hooked Rug 40330

Small Size Round Antique American Hooked Rug 40330

2 ft 8 in x 2 ft 8 in (0.81 m x 0.81 m)

$1,800.00

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

Bessarabian Rug 41272 Detail/Large ViewFull square Antique Romanian Bessarabian Kilim rug 41272 by Nazmiyal

Square Antique Romanian Bessarabian Kilim Rug 41272

12 ft 9 in x 14 ft 3 in (3.89 m x 4.34 m)

$58,000.00

Antique Agra Indian Rug 41735 Detail/Large Viewsquare size antique agra indian rug 41735 border Nazmiyal

Grey Neutral Square Size Antique Indian Agra Area Rug 41735

10 ft 3 in x 10 ft 5 in (3.12 m x 3.17 m)

$14,500.00

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.

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