Persian

Persian

About this collection

Looking to buy a Persian rug? Every Persian rug here is a genuine hand-knotted, one-of-a-kind piece real wool tied knot by knot across the great Persian traditions — Tabriz, Kashan, Heriz, Kerman and more. Sold maker-direct by a family of weavers and curators since 1970, and shipped free across the U.S. Every product page states the rug’s real origin and age.

Explore the full Rug Encyclopedia to compare weaves, or book a showroom viewing or a live video call before you decide.

Where to buy

You can buy an authentic, hand-knotted Persian rug directly from Arteverk — a Houston-based family of rug makers and curators who have sold rugs maker-direct since 1970. Every Persian rug in this collection is a genuine one-of-a-kind piece (never a machine-made or printed 'Persian-style' reproduction), viewable in our Houston showroom or by live video and shipped free across the U.S.

About Persian Rugs

Persian rugs are hand-knotted in Iran across many famous weaving regions — Tabriz, Kashan, Kerman, Heriz, Nain and more — each with its own designs and character, from formal floral medallions to bold tribal geometry. Every rug in this collection states its exact origin and age on its product page.

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Common questions about Persian

Where can I buy an authentic hand-knotted Persian rug?

From Arteverk. We are a Houston-based family of rug makers and curators who have sold rugs maker-direct since 1970, with a Houston showroom and free nationwide shipping. Every Persian rug we carry is a genuine hand-knotted, one-of-a-kind piece — browse them above with live prices, visit the showroom, or book a live video walkthrough.

Is this a real Persian rug or a machine-made 'Persian-style' rug?

Every Persian rug here is genuinely hand-knotted in wool, tied knot by knot by hand — never power-loomed or printed. Big-box retailers often sell machine-made 'Persian-style' rugs; we sell only the real thing, and we state the construction, origin and age honestly on every product page.

What makes a rug a genuine Persian rug?

A genuine Persian rug is hand-knotted, knot by knot, in Iran (historically Persia) — never machine-made. Value depends on the region, knot density, materials and age. Each rug here is one of a kind, with the current price shown on its page.

What sizes do Persian rugs come in?

Our hand-knotted Persian rugs range from small accent sizes through popular room sizes like 8x10 and 9x12 up to oversize pieces and runners. Use the size filter above, or ask us to source a specific size — what's online is only part of what we hold in the showroom.