Persian Carpet Gifts in Dubai: Handmade Rugs from AED 1,200 and Wall Art from AED 2,500
What do you give someone who matters to you? Something beautiful that makes them happy on the day, something valuable that shows you took time to choose, or a keepsake that still reminds them of you years later? A gift that does all three is hard to find, especially for a close friend, a host, a couple moving into a new home or an important business partner.
A handmade Persian rug or a piece of carpet wall art is one of the few gifts that does: it is beautiful, it is seen and used every day, it carries a culture with it, and it stays.
In short: at Azimzadeh in Dubai, handmade rugs currently start at AED 1,200 and hand-knotted carpet wall art at AED 2,500. Every handmade carpet comes with a certificate of authenticity, we gift-wrap on request, and delivery is free anywhere in the UAE on orders over AED 150. For pieces that are in stock and ready, express gift delivery in under three hours can be arranged once our sales team has confirmed the destination and timing with you.
Why a handmade carpet is more than a decorative object
The value of some gifts ends when the wrapping comes off. Others slowly become part of daily life. A small rug beside a sofa, a woven picture on a living-room wall or a piece that gives character to an office is seen every day, and that is what turns a gift into a keepsake.
Years later, a guest asks, "Where did you get that?" and the answer is, "A friend gave it to me." The object stays in the home, and so does the story of the person who chose it.
The value is not only in the price. Behind every handmade carpet are the weaver's skill, the choice of colours and a design that takes shape knot by knot. UNESCO's entry on the traditional skills of carpet weaving in Kashan, inscribed in 2010, describes wool and silk yarns knotted by hand and skills passed from one generation to the next. Our guide to how a hand-knotted carpet is woven explains the technique.
Fresh flowers, or flowers that stay?
Fresh flowers are a lovely gift. A bouquet makes the start of a visit warmer and says affection, respect or thanks without a word. But flowers fade, and within days they are gone.
Now imagine giving the same feeling as a hand-knotted picture of a flower vase: flowers woven into the warp and weft of a carpet instead of standing in water. You are not giving a printed image of flowers. You are giving a handwoven work that can hang on a wall and, with proper care, be part of that room for years.
This is not an argument against fresh flowers. Flowers hold the beauty of the moment; carpet wall art lets that feeling last. Flower-vase designs are one of the largest groups in our carpet wall art collection, most of them woven in Tabriz in wool with silk highlights on a silk foundation.
Gift ideas you can order today
Each of these is a single handmade piece, available online at the time of writing (October 2026):
Shiraz Gabbeh, ivory wool
68 × 109 cm
AED 1,200
Sirjan kilim, ivory wool
103 × 146 cm
AED 1,500
Tabriz flower-vase wall art, wool and silk
42 × 50 cm
AED 2,500
Tabriz flower-vase wall art, wool and silk
60 × 85 cm
AED 3,000
Tabriz bird wall art, wool and silk
42 × 91 cm
AED 4,000
Tabriz landscape wall art, wool and silk
62 × 100 cm
AED 4,800
Handmade carpets are one of a kind, so a piece shown here may already have found its home. See everything currently available in carpet wall art, Gabbeh rugs, kilims and all handmade carpets.
Wall art or a rug: which makes the better gift?
It depends on the home and on how well you know the person's taste.
Carpet wall art: for someone who loves art on the wall
Carpet wall art, known in Persian as tableau farsh, is a carpet woven to be displayed as a picture. The image is not printed on canvas; it is formed in the weave itself. If you do not know the floor dimensions of the home but you are sure the person enjoys art, wall art is the safer choice. You still need a rough idea of the wall space and the colours of the room. Ask us whether the size shown is the woven piece alone or includes a frame, and whether the piece is supplied framed.
A handmade rug: beautiful and useful
If you know the home and can picture where the rug will go, a handmade rug is both a work of art and something used every day. A small Gabbeh or kilim beside a bed, in a reading corner or in an entrance is a more personal choice than a gift bought without a place in mind. Our rug size guide helps you match a size to a space.
The simple rule: for a rug, know the floor; for wall art, know the wall and the person's taste in pictures.
Giving Persian art to a friend from another culture
When the gift is for a friend, host or colleague who is not Iranian, you may want something that is more than beautiful: something that introduces a part of Iran's art and culture. A handmade carpet does that well. With the gift, you can talk about where it was woven, what it is made of and what the design shows. Instead of "I bought this for you", you can say:
"I wanted a piece of the art of my country to be in your home."
It does not need to be large. A small rug or a well-proportioned piece of wall art carries the same message. Flower and landscape designs can be enjoyed without knowing Persian. With calligraphy, or a design with a specific subject, pay closer attention to the recipient's language, interests and background.
The best Persian souvenir is not necessarily the largest or the most expensive. It is the piece that introduces the art and also suits its new owner.
Occasions a rug or wall art suits
Housewarming and weddings
For someone who has just moved, a gift that gives the new home beauty and character means a great deal, and it may become one of the keepsakes of their first days there. For a wedding, knowing the taste of both people and the home they are setting up matters more than the size or price of the gift.
Birthdays, anniversaries and family occasions
For someone who loves art, interiors or craft, wall art lets you choose something personal. A lover of flowers may enjoy a woven flower vase; someone drawn to nature may prefer a landscape or birds. Choosing the design around the person shows the gift was not bought out of duty.
Thanking a host, friend or colleague
Sometimes the point of a gift is a serious, warm "thank you". A work of art says: your kindness mattered to me, and I wanted something to remain from it.
Corporate gifts and marking a partnership
For a business partner or an important collaboration, a handmade piece sized for an office is a distinctive choice. For formal gifts, consider the dimensions, the subject of the design and the recipient organisation's rules on accepting gifts. If you need several gifts at once, request a quote.
Choosing by budget
You do not need to start with the largest rug or the most intricate design. Start from three things: your budget, the recipient's taste and the space the gift will live in. A smaller piece chosen with care is a better gift than a large one with nowhere to go.
- AED 1,200 to 2,000: small handmade Gabbeh rugs and Sirjan kilims in wool.
- AED 2,500 to 3,500: small Tabriz flower-vase wall art in wool and silk; calligraphy from AED 3,200.
- AED 4,000 to 5,000: bird and horse designs from AED 4,000 and landscapes from AED 4,800.
- Above AED 5,000: larger wall art, pure silk Qom pieces and room-size rugs.
When comparing pieces, look beyond the photograph and the price: check the real size, the materials and where it was woven. Our guide to what determines a carpet's price explains the differences. If you have a fixed budget, tell us at the start so we only show you pieces within it.
A good gift is not simply an expensive one; it is one that was chosen well.
Choosing the design
Think about the recipient's home or office before you buy. Is it simple and modern, or classic and detailed? Do they like calm colours or lively ones? Nature, or traditional patterns?
If you are not sure of their taste, avoid a very large piece or a very specific subject. Asking someone close to them, or seeing a photograph of the room, is often more useful than any general guide. Our overview of Persian carpet designs explains the traditional patterns.
You are not choosing the most beautiful piece in your own eyes. You are choosing one its new owner will enjoy seeing every day.
What comes with every gift
- A certificate of authenticity with every handmade carpet, recording what the piece is. See carpet certificates explained.
- Returns can be requested within seven days of delivery if the piece is unused and in its original packaging with its certificate, subject to our return and refund policy.
- Payment by card, cash on delivery, or instalments with Tabby and Tamara.
- Care advice for the new owner in our carpet care guide.
For a more personal gift, add a few words of your own. Even a short note completes the choice:
"I chose this piece to be a keepsake of our friendship and a part of the beauty of your home."
Gift wrapping and delivery in the UAE
Choose a piece and complete the purchase on the website, or ask us on WhatsApp for suggestions that fit your budget, the size you need and the occasion. Tell us the order is a gift and we will arrange gift wrapping.
- Standard delivery is typically 1–3 business days in Dubai, 2–4 in Abu Dhabi and Sharjah and 3–5 in the other emirates, and is free on orders over AED 150.
- Express gift delivery in under three hours, gift-wrapped, is available for pieces that are in stock and ready, once our sales team has confirmed the destination and the time of the order with you. Please agree the delivery time with us before you complete the purchase.
This matters most when a gift has to arrive for a party, an anniversary or a meeting at a set time. Full details are in our shipping and delivery information.
Frequently asked questions
What lasting gift can I buy in Dubai for AED 1,200 to AED 5,000?
A handmade rug or a piece of carpet wall art, for someone who enjoys art and interiors. At Azimzadeh, handmade rugs currently start at AED 1,200 and carpet wall art at AED 2,500. Because each piece is one of a kind, the exact choice depends on what is in stock.
Is carpet wall art a good gift for someone who is not Iranian?
Yes, especially when you want to introduce Persian art with the gift. Match the design, size and colours to the recipient's taste, and include a short note saying that it is handmade and where it was woven.
Does a gift rug have to be large?
No. A small rug or a well-proportioned piece of wall art that has a place in the home is a better gift than a large one that does not.
What should I choose if I do not know the size of the home?
Carpet wall art is usually the safer choice because it does not depend on the floor layout. You still need a rough idea of the wall space and the colours of the room.
Can I order online and have it delivered as a gift?
Yes. Choose and pay on the website, and tell us on WhatsApp that it is a gift so that we can arrange gift wrapping. For express delivery, stock and delivery time must be confirmed with us before you complete the order.
Does the gift come with a certificate of authenticity?
Yes. Every handmade carpet from Azimzadeh comes with a certificate of authenticity.
How do I choose a gift that will be loved for years?
Start from the recipient's taste, not only from the price. A design and size that suit the home, and proper care afterwards, are what make a keepsake last.
Start here
Flowers, sweets and many other gifts have their own pleasure. But sometimes you want to give something whose part in a person's life does not end when the party does. This time, give a keepsake that finds its own place in the home.
See our carpet wall art or browse all handmade carpets.
- WhatsApp: +971 56 322 0485
- Showroom: +971 4 250 2123 — Umm Suqeim Street, Al Barsha 2, Dubai, open daily from 10:00 AM to 9:00 PM
- Email: info@azimzadeh.ae
Azimzadeh — Persian carpets since 1969. Dubai showroom: Azimzadeh Carpet Trading LLC, Al Barsha 2. Prices and availability are correct as of October 2026 and may change. Our published policies apply to every purchase; where this guide and a policy differ, the policy prevails.
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