Vintage Persian Rugs

𝚅𝚒𝚗𝚝𝚊𝚐𝚎 𝚁𝚞𝚐𝚜 𝙲𝚊𝚗 𝙻𝚊𝚜𝚝 𝙵𝚘𝚛𝚎𝚟𝚎𝚛

 

When it comes to area rugs—and really lots of things, they just don’t make ‘em like they used to. It probably has something to do with the fact that so many vintage rugs are handmade using age-old techniques. Vintage rugs only get better with time. They may fade slightly with use, but this creates the most beautiful patina. Basically, getting older and timeworn only makes vintage rugs more unique, so you don’t have to worry about putting one in a high traffic area like the living room.

Embrace any quirks but also remember to rotate your rug every couple of years. This will ensure the carpet gets even foot traffic so it wears more uniformly. You also want to avoid over-exposure to intense sunlight and moisture when possible.

 

𝚃𝚑𝚎𝚢’𝚛𝚎 𝚂𝚞𝚙𝚎𝚛 𝚅𝚎𝚛𝚜𝚊𝚝𝚒𝚕𝚎

 

I’ve always loved vintage rugs because they feel classic and can be mixed with many different design styles. They basically hand you a room color palette on a platter—all you have to do is take the accent colors woven throughout your rug and repeat them throughout the rest of your space in the form of art, accessories, pillows, throw blankets, and more. And yes, vintage rugs obviously work outside of living rooms—and can pack the same decorative punch in dining areas, bedrooms, home offices, and even kitchens.

 

𝙻𝚘𝚠 𝙼𝚊𝚒𝚗𝚝𝚎𝚗𝚊𝚗𝚌𝚎 𝚒𝚜 𝚃𝚑𝚎𝚒𝚛 𝙼𝚒𝚍𝚍𝚕𝚎 𝙽𝚊𝚖𝚎

 

Vintage rugs are very forgiving. They hide dirt and wear very well! Even better, many vintage rugs are made of wool, which is super easy to clean, should you spill something—just steer clear of chemical cleaners.

 

𝚅𝚒𝚗𝚝𝚊𝚐𝚎 𝙿𝚊𝚝𝚝𝚎𝚛𝚗𝚜 𝙵𝚎𝚎𝚕 𝙵𝚛𝚎𝚜𝚑

 

When it comes to rugs, “antique” certainly doesn’t have to mean stodgy or dated. So many vintage rugs play well with today’s furniture silhouettes. There are plenty of styles with patterns and colorations that feel totally current.