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Vintage-style rugs for a lived-in home
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items A faded Persian rug is the fastest way to make a room feel like it has been loved for years. This is my list of vintage-style and Persian-inspired rugs, from real hand-knotted wool to gentler printed versions that come in on a budget. They sit beauti...
If you want the real hand-knotted thing, this is the splurge. The kind of rug you keep for years and it only looks better.
Emi Hand-Knotted Persian-Inspired Wool Rug
Hand-knotted wool at a friendly starting price. Soft, faded, and it wears in beautifully over the years.
Quinn Hand-Knotted Wool Persian-Inspired Rug
A paisley take on the Persian look, hand-knotted wool. A bit more movement in the pattern if a plain medallion feels too formal.
Cara Paisley Hand-Knotted Wool Persian-Inspired Rug
Tufted wool blend, the middle ground between a printed rug and a hand-knotted one. Wears well in a room that gets used.
Remington Tufted Wool Blend Persian-Inspired Rug
Hand-tufted wool with a soft faded pattern. Plusher underfoot than a flatweave, good in a living room or bedroom.
Mae Hand Tufted Persian-Inspired Wool Rug
A designer collab (Amber Lewis) at a flatweave price. Low pile, so it works under a dining table, and the muted colors go with everything.
Amber Lewis x Loloi Cambria Flatwoven Persian-Inspired Rug
The budget entry. Printed rather than woven, so you get the faded Persian look for less. Good for a first place or a room you are still figuring out.
Petra Printed Persian-Inspired Rug
Easy-care, so it takes real life better than a wool rug. The faded Persian look without babying it.
Suraya Easy Care Printed Persian-Inspired Rug
Another easy-care option at one friendly price. Good in a kitchen or hallway where a wool rug would struggle.
Kayden Easy-Care Persian-Inspired Rug
The most affordable easy-care pick. Printed, easy to clean, and soft in color. Hard to go wrong for the price.
Ulla Printed Easy-Care Persian-Inspired Rug
A printed Persian in a slightly bolder palette. The statement option if you want the rug to be the thing people notice.
Sonya Persian-Style Printed Rug
The hand-knotted hero of the list. Real knotted wool with a faded Persian pattern, the kind of rug a whole room gets built around. Top rated for a reason, and it only looks better with age.
Perry Wool Hand-Knotted Persian-Inspired Rug
Another hand-knotted option in a slightly different palette. Same heirloom feel, so pick whichever colorway suits your room.
Gwen Hand-Knotted Wool Persian-Inspired Rug
A softer floral rug with a hand painted feel and muted blue, green and cream tones. Pretty enough to add interest, but subtle enough to work in a calm living room or bedroom.
Seren Hand Tufted Wool Blend Painterly Floral Rug
The richer, more colorful option. Deep reds, blues and warm earthy tones give this hand knotted rug a collected Persian inspired look with lots of character.
Perry Wool Hand-Knotted Persian-Inspired Rug
A classic wool rug in soft neutral tones with a subtle traditional pattern. Easy to live with, timeless and especially good if you want something that will not compete with the rest of the room.
Cotswold Hand Tufted 100% Wool Rug