Vintage Rugs | Rug Source - Oriental and Persian Rugs
Welcome to Rug Source, where we offer a wide selection of vintage rugs that bring timeless beauty and character to any space. Every vintage rug we sell is not just a rug; it is a carefully preserved piece of art, restored to showcase its original beauty. Our vintage rugs add a unique and elegant style to any space.
What Are Vintage Rugs?
Vintage rugs are rugs that craftsmen created decades ago, often reflecting the styles and techniques of the time they made them. These rugs often show signs of use, like faded colors or frayed edges, which enhance their charm.
Explore Our Collection of Rugs
Our collection of rugs spans a variety of styles and eras, offering something for every taste and design. From intricate Persian patterns to bold Moroccan designs, our vintage rugs are ideal for anyone who values craftsmanship and history.
Vintage Persian Rugs
Persian rugs are known for their intricate designs, rich colors, and high-quality craftsmanship. Our collection of vintage Persian rugs includes pieces dating back several decades, each telling a unique story.
Vintage Oriental Rugs
Oriental rugs come from various regions, including Turkey, China, and India, each with its distinctive style and craftsmanship. These rugs add a unique global style to your home, combining history and art that is often missing in modern designs.
Vintage Moroccan Rugs
Moroccan rugs are celebrated for their bold patterns, vibrant colors, and unique textures. Our collection of vintage Moroccan rugs includes a variety of styles that add a bohemian charm to your space, offering a unique blend of history, artistry, and culture.
The Benefits of Vintage Rugs
Choosing a vintage rug for your home offers several benefits beyond aesthetics. Here are some of the reasons why our customers love our vintage rugs:
- Unique Character: Each vintage rug is a one-of-a-kind piece that has been carefully preserved and restored. The wear and patina that develop over time give these rugs a unique character that cannot be replicated in new rugs. When you choose a vintage rug, you bring a piece of history into your home, adding depth and personality to your space.
- Sustainable Choice: Buying a vintage rug is environmentally friendly, as it repurposes and reuses existing materials rather than producing new ones. By choosing a vintage rug from Rug Source, you're helping to reduce waste and promote sustainability.
- Timeless Style: Vintage rugs have a timeless appeal that transcends trends and fads. Their classic styles and excellent quality ensure they will always be in style, making them a wise choice for any home.
- High-Quality Craftsmanship: Vintage rugs are made from high-quality materials such as wool and silk and are created using traditional methods passed down through generations. Focusing on detail and skill ensures that these rugs are pretty but also solid and lasting.
Easy Shopping Experience
We understand that purchasing any rug is an investment, so we do our best to make your shopping experience as easy and enjoyable as possible. Our website has user-friendly navigation, and we offer a secure payment system and reliable shipping.
Our customer service team can help you with any questions or concerns. They dedicate themselves to ensuring you have a smooth and hassle-free shopping experience. Feel free to reach out to them for assistance.
Quality and Craftsmanship You Can Trust
Rug Source is your go-to destination for finding high-quality rugs that combine beauty, history, and craftsmanship. When you pick a rug from Rug Source, you're not just improving your home - you're investing in a piece of history that will last a long time.
Kashan Rugs: A Tribute to the Safavid Dynasty of the Persian Empire
Kashan rugs are an export from one of Iran’s oldest cities, Kashan, dating back to the 17th century or late 16th century. Kashan was a hub of silk production beginning with the Safavid dynasty, a golden age of Persian weaving under the reign of Shah Abbas.
Contemporary Kashan rug sales began toward the end of the 19th century, when Kashan merchants hoped to replicate the success of weaving shops in Tabriz to the north. During this era, many antique Kashan rugs were commissioned for individual homes. The best Kashan carpets of the 19th-century and turn of the 20th century are formal, traditional and luxurious.
The warp and weft of Kashan rugs are usually made of cotton with the traditional asymmetrical Persian know. The thin double weft is often woven between 120 knots per square inch and 840 knots per square inch. The finished texture of Kashan rugs is soft to the touch. The best Kashan carpets use a superior quality of wool that sometimes has silk mixed in.
An antique Kashan rug was colored with vegetable dyes, which contribute to their unique texture, but
modern Kashan rugs (from the 1930s) use contemporary chrome dyes.
The highly sought after curvilinear designs of Kashan weaving was popularized by Kashan weavers in the early 1900s. The Kashan rug typically centers around a teardrop medallion, though intricately detailed motifs like palmettos, blossoms, leaves and arabesques are common, as well. The “Royal Garden” of Kashan is the source of a notable garden motif that is the archetype of Persian carpet designs. Another inspiration for many Kashan carpets is the “Garden of Paradise.”
Pakistani Kashan Rugs
When the Mogul empire spread through Iran to the Indian subcontinent, the work of Persian weavers was carried to modern day Pakistan. The city of Lahore today produces the vast majority of modern Pakistani Kashan rugs.
Like their Iranian forebears, Pakistani Kashans use a wool pile on a cotton base. Mogul Kashan rugs use the Senneh knot, an asymmetrical double knot that produces a dense, heavy weave, making them extremely durable. One of the main distinctions between Iranian and Pakistani Kashan rugs is the use of color. Pakistani Kashans feature predominantly pastel shades, whereas a traditional Persian Kashan carpet may include richer reds, greens and blues.
Motasham Kashan Carpets: Exceptional…and Exceptionally Rare
Motasham Kashan carpets are the rarest group of Kashan carpets. They feature non-traditional designs and color palettes and were woven with lamb’s wool renowned for its luminous, reflective sheen. True Motasham Kashan rugs are finely knotted and extremely difficult to find.
Dating from the middle of the 19th century, antique Motasham Kashan carpets are among the finest Persian carpets. Early Motasham Kashan rugs (pre-1850) use a technique known as abrash, marked by an emotive use of color shading and color shifts. They commonly feature an antique ivory or gold background and subtle pastel tones throughout the weave. Over time, the dyes in an antique Motasham rug will soften and acquire an earthy patina. The rich lanolin will rise to the surface of the wool fibers over time, given the rug an extraordinary luster.