583 products
Hand-Knotted Persian Wool Rugs
Start with size, then tone. Most rugs here are large, with a beige or ivory ground and a low pile that keeps the medallions and borders easy to read. If you want stronger color, the overdyed pieces are dyed over in a single shade with the old pattern still visible underneath.
Every rug in this collection is a hand-knotted Persian rug, professionally washed and ready to use. Nearly all have a low, even pile, and most have softened colors, so the medallions, borders and field patterns read clearly without overpowering a room.
If you are new to Persian rugs, our guide to what makes a Persian rug authentic and how it holds value covers weaving regions, knots and condition in more depth.
What to Expect from These Persian Rugs
Knotted by hand
Most rugs use the asymmetrical Persian knot, which loops fully around one warp thread and only partly around the next. Heriz and Bijar rugs, woven in northwest Iran, use the symmetrical knot instead.
Estimated age
Most rugs are 30 to 70 years old and the antique pieces 60 to 80. Each listing gives an age range, because a rug's age is estimated from its weaving style and period, not known to the year.
Low wool pile
Nearly all rugs have a pile of about 0.2 in (5 mm) on a cotton foundation. It lies flat under furniture and usually clears a door that swings over it.
One of a kind
No two match in size, wear or color. When a rug sells, it is gone from the collection.
Vintage, Antique and Overdyed Persian Rugs
Vintage and antique describe a rug's estimated age; overdyed describes its color. Overdyed pieces are vintage rugs dyed over long after weaving, so one rug can be both.
Vintage Persian rugs
Rugs an estimated 30 to 70 years old with their original design and a softened palette, often beige, ivory or faded red. See more vintage rugs.
Antique Persian rugs
Older pieces, an estimated 60 to 80 years old, with the pile and edges showing more age. The antique Persian rugs collection shows them on their own.
Overdyed Persian rugs
Vintage Persian rugs dyed over in one strong color such as blue, red, purple or turquoise. The original pattern stays visible under the new color. See more styles in overdyed rugs.
Regional Designs: Heriz, Tabriz and Kerman
Three weaving regions come up most often in our listing titles.
Heriz
Heriz rugs are known for large, angular medallions and a sturdy weave, which suits living rooms that see daily use.
Tabriz
Tabriz has long been one of the major Persian weaving centers, and its rugs range from curving floral fields to central medallions.
Kerman
Kerman rugs often show curving floral designs on ivory or cream grounds, with softer color combinations.
Muted and Neutral Persian Rugs
Most rugs here have a beige or ivory ground, and the reds and blues around it are softened. That palette suits modern rooms with plain walls and simple furniture. For more light-ground options, see beige and ivory rugs.
Choosing a Persian Rug Size
Large rugs make up most of this collection. Sizes such as 9x12 and 10x13 can sit under a full seating area or a dining table with the chairs pulled out. An 8x10 fits a medium living room or covers the lower two-thirds of a queen bed. Compare 8x10, 9x12 and 10x13 rugs across all styles for more choices in one size.
Size note: Handmade rugs rarely match a standard size exactly. Check the measurements on the listing, not only the size name, and measure the room before you order.
Caring for a Persian Wool Rug
For deep cleaning and stains, use a professional rug cleaner who works with handmade wool rugs. Everyday care, sun, moisture and storage are covered in our rug care guide.
Care note: Do not machine wash, soak or steam clean the rug. A rug pad is optional; it can help on smooth floors.
Common Persian Rug Questions
Are these real Persian rugs?
Yes. Every rug in this collection is a hand-knotted Persian rug. When the weaving region is known, it is named in the listing title.
How can you tell if a Persian rug is hand-knotted?
Turn a corner over. On a hand-knotted rug, the pattern shows clearly on the back, the rows of knots are visible, and small irregularities appear in the lines. The fringe is the ends of the warp threads the rug was woven on, not a separate trim.
Will the color match the photos?
Each rug's color is checked in our studio before it is listed. A hand-knotted pile leans one way, so the same rug can look lighter from one end and deeper from the other; that shift is normal.
How old are these rugs, and how is age known?
Most are an estimated 30 to 70 years old, and the antique pieces 60 to 80. No one can date a handmade rug to the exact year. Age is estimated from the weaving style, the design and the period when rugs of that type were made, which is why every listing shows a range.
What makes a Persian rug valuable?
Size, age, condition and the region it was woven in all play a part. Our guide to Persian rug value explains each one.
Is shipping free, and what if the rug does not suit my room?
Shipping is free worldwide. If the rug does not suit your room, contact us within 14 calendar days of delivery; the return policy explains the steps.
Related Rug Collections
For more handmade rugs, explore antique Persian rugs, vintage rugs, overdyed rugs, hand-knotted rugs, Oriental rugs and large area rugs. If you are unsure how Oriental and Persian rugs differ, our guide explains it.
