The Collected Soul of Antique Persian & Tribal Rugs
There’s a reason antique Persian and tribal rugs feel less like “decor” and more like inheritance. Long before rugs were styled for a catalog, they were made for real life—woven for warmth, ceremony, storytelling, and the daily poetry of a home. In villages and workshops across Iran, the Caucasus, and Anatolia, weavers translated their world into motif: a garden that promises renewal, a border that guards the home, a stripe that turns simple structure into rhythm. Over time, the wool softens, the palette settles, and the result is that impossibly luxurious patina designers try to replicate—but never quite can.
This collection leans into that honest, livable spirit. You’ll find pieces that read like art (pictorial scenes and narrative figures), as well as graphic, high-impact striped and geometric rugs that act like architecture for the floor. Some are low pile and tailored—perfect for dining rooms and high-traffic corridors. Others are richer and more tactile, grounding libraries, bedrooms, and intimate sitting rooms.
What ties them together is presence: each rug is a finished point of view. Add one to a minimalist interior and it becomes the room’s signature. Put it into a layered, collected space and it quietly intensifies everything around it—wood tones look warmer, textiles look more intentional, and even modern furniture feels more bespoke.
Persian (Mashad) Orange, Cream, and Multicolor Tribal Small Antique Rug – SKU 69065
This antique Mashad piece is the kind of rug you design a corner around. Its soft ochre field glows like aged parchment, while muted navy accents outline a lively pictorial world—animals, village architecture, flowering plants, and sign-like tribal symbols. The personality is story-driven yet sophisticated: dense patterning that reads as “collected” from across the room, and reveals charming vignettes up close. In a library or study, it feels like a visual footnote to the room’s best objects—leather, brass, walnut, and worn linen. In a hallway or reading nook, it becomes a conversation starter that never looks overly precious, because the wool is made for real use. The palette is especially designer-friendly: warm yellow-ochre that complements white walls and natural woods, with navy that ties neatly to indigo textiles, framed art, or a tailored sofa.
- Color Band: Soft Ochre (Yellow) + Muted Navy (Blue)
- Size Band: Standard Small (160.02 cm x 99.06 cm)
- Price Band: Premium ($2,400)
- Style: Traditional Pictorial / Tribal-leaning
- Use Case: Study, library, bedroom, hallway, reading nook
- Designer Tip: Pair with matte black accents and antique brass—this rug loves “warm metals” and moody, classic styling.
Persian Tribal Antique Small Area Rug with Human Figure Motifs – SKU 10975
SKU 10975 carries the charisma of a true tribal antique: warm sand ground, deep red structure, and flashes of navy that sharpen the geometry. Its standout feature is the human figure motif—an element that instantly makes a space feel curated, like the rug was found on a trip rather than ordered online. The borders are confident and architectural, framing the center like an artwork, while the overall composition balances pictorial storytelling with crisp geometry. This is the rug for clients who want authenticity without sacrificing polish. In a gallery-like hallway, it reads as graphic and intentional; in a bedroom, it adds warmth and an almost folkloric intimacy. The wool’s medium pile gives a comfortable hand underfoot, while the palette integrates effortlessly with earth-toned upholstery, rust velvet, and creamy plaster walls. It’s equal parts grounded and spirited—an antique that doesn’t whisper.
- Color Band: Warm Sand (Beige) + Deep Red
- Size Band: Standard Small (157.48 cm x 96.52 cm)
- Price Band: Premium ($6,000)
- Style: Tribal / Pictorial
- Use Case: Living room, study, library, bedroom, hallway
- Designer Tip: Echo the deep red with one controlled accent (a lumbar pillow or art detail) and keep the rest tonal for a museum-quality look.
Persian Tribal Small Rug Antique with Horizontal Banded Stripes – SKU 91252
For designers who love a strong rhythm, SKU 91252 delivers in stripes—bold, balanced, and quietly powerful. A bright white base lifts the entire piece, while rich red bands bring heat and energy. The geometry is direct and modern-feeling, even though the rug is antique; it’s proof that great design ages beautifully. This is an ideal “anchoring rug” for dining rooms or open-plan living spaces where you need structure without a heavy medallion. The banded pattern works like a tailored textile: it elongates a room, creates visual order, and plays exceptionally well with contemporary furniture silhouettes. If your space is full of smooth surfaces—stone, glass, lacquer—this rug adds tactility and a grounded, hand-made counterpoint. It also layers beautifully with neutrals: think oat, ivory, espresso, and blackened steel.
- Color Band: Bright White/Ivory + Rich Red (with multicolor notes)
- Size Band: Medium (205.74 cm x 182.88 cm)
- Price Band: Premium ($3,750)
- Style: Traditional Striped / Geometric
- Use Case: Living room, dining room, home office, hallway
- Designer Tip: Use this under a round table to soften the geometry—stripes + curves is a high-end pairing.
Russia (Karabagh) Blue Tribal Small Area Antique Rug – SKU 72132
SKU 72132 is a jewel-toned statement with unmistakable Karabagh energy: deep ultramarine blue ground punctuated by warm mandarin orange, gold, and ivory. The patterning is dense and confident—boteh-like shapes, shield forms, and hooked borders that read as both ancient and oddly graphic. This is a rug for a client who wants drama without relying on sheen or trendy color. The blue functions like an accent wall for the floor, instantly enriching nearby woods and making artwork feel more saturated. In an entry or hallway, it creates a ceremonial welcome; in a study, it feels intellectual and collected. Because the design is allover and highly patterned, it’s also forgiving—excellent in homes with pets or high traffic. It pairs beautifully with camel leather, walnut, and crisp white walls, and it’s stunning against cooler stones like slate or honed basalt.
- Color Band: Deep Ultramarine Blue + Warm Mandarin Orange
- Size Band: Standard Small (195.58 cm x 111.76 cm)
- Price Band: Premium ($8,100)
- Style: Tribal / Geometric (Karabagh)
- Use Case: Entry, hallway, library, study, bedroom
- Designer Tip: Pull one color only (orange or gold) into accessories; let the blue remain the dominant “hero” note.
Persian Beige Patchwork Fragment Area Rug (Antique-Style) – SKU 70350
SKU 70350 is for the designer who wants an antique feeling but with a curated, collage-like nuance. Its patchwork composition—fragments of borders, floral traces, and geometric bands—creates the impression of a collected archive, edited into one large statement. The toasted almond and warm sand palette is luminous and architectural, acting as a soft foundation rather than an overpowering centerpiece. What makes it special is movement: your eye travels across panels like pages in a book, but the overall read stays calm and elevated. This is a dream rug for a living room with layered neutrals, linen upholstery, and sculptural lighting, or for a primary bedroom where pattern should feel sophisticated, not busy. The low pile keeps it tailored and easy to live with, and the scale makes it a room-defining anchor—quiet luxury with depth.
- Color Band: Toasted Almond + Warm Sand (Beige family, with subtle multicolor fragments)
- Size Band: Standard Large (391.16 cm x 251.46 cm)
- Price Band: Premium ($6,000)
- Style: Persian / Patchwork / Mixed Motifs
- Use Case: Living room, lounge, library, bedroom, dining room
- Designer Tip: Great with “tone-on-tone” interiors—layer creams, flax, and warm grays, then add one rust accent to echo the patchwork warmth.
Persian Gabbeh Multicolor Tribal Area Antique Rug (High Pile) – SKU 91260
If you want texture you can feel from across the room, SKU 91260 is the answer. This antique Gabbeh brings high pile comfort with an abstract, irregular geometry that feels surprisingly contemporary. Bright cobalt blue sets a bold foundation, while flame scarlet and multicolor accents create a playful, artistic energy—like a composed brushstroke, but in wool. In a lounge or den, it becomes the “barefoot rug,” inviting you to slow down. In a creative workspace, it adds color confidence without needing additional pattern. Gabbehs are beloved for their relaxed attitude: they make a room feel lived-in, warm, and personal, not staged. This piece is especially effective in interiors that lean minimalist; it delivers the softness and depth those rooms can sometimes lack, while still reading as intentional design.
- Color Band: Bright Cobalt Blue + Flame Scarlet (with multicolor accents)
- Size Band: Standard Medium (236.22 cm x 157.48 cm)
- Price Band: Premium ($3,000)
- Style: Gabbeh / Tribal / Abstract Geometric
- Use Case: Lounge, bedroom, studio, den, creative workspace
- Designer Tip: Keep surrounding textiles mostly solid (bouclé, linen, velvet) so the pile texture and color clusters stay the focal point.
Want More? Explore Arsin’s 12,000+ Rug Inventory
This is just a small glimpse of what Arsin Rug Gallery can source from our 12,000+ rug archive—antique, vintage, and new pieces across every size and style direction. If you want help finding a similar mood (or the perfect fit for your exact dimensions), message our Arsin Agent with a few keywords and your target size.
Try searches like: “antique Mashad pictorial,” “Karabagh blue tribal,” “Persian striped flatweave,” “Gabbeh high pile cobalt,” “neutral Persian patchwork,” or “antique tribal runner geometric.”
