Sultanabad Rug Antique, circa 1870s
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This unique rug is a Sultanabad originating from the city Sultanabad which is now Arak.
Category
Antique 19th Century Azerbaijani Sultanabad Persian Rugs
Materials
Wool
Arak Rug
Sultanabad Rug Antique, circa 1880s
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This rug is a Sultanabad originating from the city Sultanabad which is now Arak.
Category
Antique 19th Century Azerbaijani Sultanabad Persian Rugs
Materials
Wool
Doris Leslie Blau Antique Sultanabad Floral Allover Ivory Rug - c. 1900
Located in New York, NY
Originating in the historic city of Sultanabad-known today as Arak-this rug exhibits a classic design vocabulary refined for aristocratic tastes and Western export markets of the lat...
Category
Antique Early 1900s Sultanabad Persian Rugs
Materials
Wool
Doris Leslie Blau Antique Sultanabad Floral Allover Light Blue Rug - c. 1920
$130,000
W 165 in L 284 in
Doris Leslie Blau Antique Sultanabad Floral Allover Light Blue Rug - c. 1920
Located in New York, NY
Woven by hand in the Sultanabad region of Persia (modern-day Arak), this rug reflects the finest traditions of 19th-early 20th century Persian weaving, yet it also speaks to a more m...
Category
Vintage 1920s Sultanabad Persian Rugs
Materials
Wool
Farahan Rug Antique, circa 1870s
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Farahan rugs originate from an area north of Arak. These rugs get their name Farahan who was a famous carpet weaver from the small village Sarouk.
Category
Antique Late 19th Century Azerbaijani Sarouk Farahan Central Asian Rugs
Materials
Wool
Farahan Rug Antique, circa 1880s
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Farahan rugs originate from an area north of Arak. These rugs get their name Farahan who was a famous carpet weaver from the small village Sarouk.
Category
Antique Late 19th Century Azerbaijani Sarouk Farahan Central Asian Rugs
Materials
Wool
Doris Leslie Blau Antique Sultanabad Allover Floral Cream Beige Rug - c. 1910
$135,000
W 196 in L 240 in
Doris Leslie Blau Antique Sultanabad Allover Floral Cream Beige Rug - c. 1910
Located in New York, NY
Woven by hand in the Sultanabad region of Persia (modern-day Arak), this rug reflects the finest traditions of 19th-early 20th century Persian weaving, yet it also speaks to a more m...
Category
Vintage 1910s Sultanabad Persian Rugs
Materials
Wool
Vintage Persian Oversize Sarouk Rug, circa 1940 12'7 x 21'
Located in Secaucus, NJ
Sarouk rugs are from the village of Saruk about 25 miles north of Arak, in west Persia.
Category
Vintage 1940s Persian Rugs
Materials
Wool
Vintage Oversize Persian Fine Sarouk Rug, circa 1930 11'2 x 19'10
Located in Secaucus, NJ
This 1930s vintage Sarouk has a red ground filled with floral designs enclosed by a navy border that repeats the floral elements. Sarouk rugs are from the village of Saruk about 25 m...
Category
Vintage 1930s Persian Rugs
Materials
Wool
Antique Fereghan Carpet
Located in Closter, NJ
Named for the plain of Fereghan, an area of roughly 1200 square miles to the northeast of Arak, Fereghan rugs and carpets often have full field decorations in classical repeat patter...
Category
Antique Late 19th Century Sarouk Farahan Persian Rugs
Materials
Wool, Cotton
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7.5'x11' Rare, Antique Viss / Arak - Persian Rug - Rust
Located in Blacksburg, VA
Jaw dropping 60's Persian Arak. Often referred to as a "Sarouk Rug", this rug more specifically was woven in the city of Arak.
Category
Vintage 1960s Persian Sarouk Farahan Persian Rugs
Materials
Wool, Cotton
Antique Arak Persian Runner - Geometric Tribal Design - Rust, Navy, Gold , Black
Unavailable
W 44.89 in L 110.63 in
Antique Arak Persian Runner - Geometric Tribal Design - Rust, Navy, Gold , Black
Located in Blacksburg, VA
Stunning Antique Persian Arak Runner 3' 9" x 9' 3" Beautiful 1940's tribal style Persian runner handwoven in Arak.
Category
Vintage 1930s Persian Tribal Persian Rugs
Materials
Wool
Antique Viss / Arak - Tribal Persian Rug - Coral, Navy, Gold
Located in Blacksburg, VA
Gorgeous Antique Viss of Arak, Tribal Rug 5' 7" x 3' 7" Incredibly attractive Viss (Wiss) design rug woven in the Arak area.
Category
Vintage 1930s Persian Tribal Persian Rugs
Materials
Wool
Antique Persian Viss / Arak Runner
Located in Blacksburg, VA
Flawless, 40's Persian Viss Runner Handwoven in Viss area of Arak, Iran. Featuring soft and plush Persian wool masterfully hand woven, by tribal persian natives. This piece boasts...
Category
Mid-20th Century Persian Tribal Persian Rugs
Materials
Wool
5.5'x8.5' Antique Wis / Arak - Persian Rug - Salmon , Navy , Gold
Located in Blacksburg, VA
Stunning 50's Persian Arak. Often referred to as a Sarouk rug this piece is actually more specifically woven in Arak.
Category
Vintage 1950s Persian Sarouk Farahan Persian Rugs
Materials
Wool, Cotton
Persian Rug, Antique Sultanabad
Located in Summerland, CA
Late 1900s Sultanabad, wool handmade wool rug from Persia, (Arak, Iran.) Beautiful coloration in deep reds, Rose and blues.
Category
Antique Late 19th Century Persian Persian Rugs
Materials
Wool
Antique Persian Arak
Located in Dallas, TX
This beautiful antique Persian Arak has a center medallion with hues of salmon, blue, brown, and beige. This piece has an exquisite border that really showcases the details and beaut...
Category
Vintage 1930s Persian Persian Rugs
Materials
Wool
Antique Sultanabad Rug
Located in New York, NY
The city of Sultanabad (which is now known as Arak) was founded in the early 1800's as a center for commercial rug production in Iran.
Category
Antique 19th Century Persian Sultanabad Persian Rugs
Materials
Wool
Antique Sultanabad Rug
Located in New York, NY
The city of Sultanabad (which is now known as Arak) was founded in the early 1800's as a center for commercial rug production in Iran.
Category
20th Century Persian Persian Rugs
Materials
Wool
Antique Sultanabad Rug
Located in New York, NY
The city of Sultanabad (which is now known as Arak) was founded in the early 1800's as a center for commercial rug production in Iran.
Category
Antique 19th Century Persian Persian Rugs
Materials
Wool
Vintage Sultanabad Runner Rug
Located in New York, NY
Sultanabad Rugs: The city of Sultanabad (which is now known as Arak) was founded, in the early 1800s, as a center for commercial rug production in Iran.
Category
20th Century Persian Persian Rugs
Materials
Wool
Antique Sultanabad Persian Rug
Located in New York, NY
The city of Sultanabad (which is now known as Arak) was founded, in the early 1800s, as a center for commercial rug production in Iran.
Category
Antique 19th Century Persian Persian Rugs
Materials
Wool
Antique Persian Sultanabad Rug
Located in New York, NY
The term Sultanabad has come to distinguish the oldest and highest quality Mahal rugs which were produced in the Arak region. Sultanabad Rugs and carpets were made in the same area a...
Category
Antique 19th Century Persian Persian Rugs
Materials
Wool
Antique Persian Sultanabad Rug
Located in New York, NY
Antique Sultanabad rugs. The city of Sultanabad (which is now known as Arak) was founded, in the early 1800s, as a center for commercial rug production in Iran.
Category
Antique Early 1900s Persian Sultanabad Persian Rugs
Materials
Wool
Antique Zigler Sultanabad Persian Rug
Located in New York, NY
Beautiful antique blue background Zigler Sultanabad Persian rug 51060, country of origin / rug type Persian rug, circa 1900 Antique Sultanabad rugs the city of Sultanabad (which i...
Category
Early 20th Century Persian Sultanabad Persian Rugs
Materials
Wool
Breathtaking Gray Antique Persian Sultanabad Rug
Located in New York, NY
The city of Sultanabad (which is now known as Arak) was founded, in the early 1800s, as a center for commercial rug production in Iran.
Category
Antique Late 19th Century Persian Sultanabad Persian Rugs
Materials
Wool
Large Blue Background Sultanabad Persian Rug
Located in New York, NY
Beautiful large blue background Sultanabad Persian rug 49300, country of origin / rug type: Persian rug, date circa 1900 Antique Sultanabad Rugs The city of Sultanabad (which is n...
Category
Early 20th Century Persian Sultanabad Persian Rugs
Materials
Wool
Light Blue Background Antique Persian Sultanabad Rug
Located in New York, NY
During the late 19th century, the firm of Hotz and Son and Ziegler and Co. established a manufactory in Arak / Sultanabad whose sole objective was to produce rugs to meet the western...
Category
Early 20th Century Persian Sultanabad Persian Rugs
Materials
Wool
Antique Sultanabad Rug Size: 14'6 x 19'6
Located in New York, NY
The city of Sultanabad (which is now known as Arak) was founded in the early 1800's as a center for commercial rug production in Iran.
Category
20th Century Persian Persian Rugs
Materials
Wool
Farahan Rug Antique, c 1880s
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Farahan rugs originate from an area north of Arak, Iran.
Category
Antique Late 19th Century Persian Sarouk Farahan Central Asian Rugs
Materials
Wool
Fine Antique Farahan Sarouk Persian Rug, Hand Knotted, circa 1890
Located in New York, NY
Fine antique Farahan Sarouk Persian rug, hand knotted, circa 1890 Design: Medalion Sarouk is a name of a village situated about 25 miles north of Arak (Sultanabad).
Category
Antique 1890s Persian Sarouk Farahan Persian Rugs
Materials
Wool
Ziegler Mahal Persian Carpet
Located in Sheffield, MA
Ziegler Rugs of Arak - In 1883, Ziegler and Co., of Manchester, England, established a Persian carpet manufacture in Sultanabad (now Arak), Iran, employing designers from major Weste...
Category
Persian Persian Rugs
Materials
Wool
Antique Persian Mohajeran Sarouk 4'2" x 6'5"
Located in New York, NY
However, the natural dyed rose color did not stand up to the alkaline bath to which new rugs in Arak were subjected in the finishing process.
Category
Early 20th Century Persian Other Persian Rugs
Materials
Wool, Cotton
Antique Sultanabad by Ziegler & Co.
Located in New York, NY
The city of Sultanabad (which is now known as Arak) was founded in the early 1800's as a center for commercial rug production in Iran.
Category
Antique 19th Century Persian Persian Rugs
Materials
Wool
Antique Sultanabad Carpet
Located in New York, NY
The city of Sultanabad (which is now known as Arak) was founded in the early 1800's as a center for commercial rug production in Iran.
Category
Antique 19th Century Persian Persian Rugs
Materials
Wool
Oversized Antique Persian Sultanabad Carpet
Located in New York, NY
Antique Sultanabad Rugs The city of Sultanabad (which is now known as Arak) was founded, in the early 1800s, as a center for commercial rug production in Iran.
Category
Antique Early 1900s Persian Sultanabad Persian Rugs
Materials
Wool
Antique Sultanabad by Zeigler & Co.
By Ziegler & Co.
Located in New York, NY
The city of Sultanabad (which is now known as Arak) was founded in the early 1800's as a center for commercial rug production in Iran.
Category
Antique 19th Century Persian Persian Rugs
Materials
Wool
Antique Persian Lilihan Runner, 2'8" x 19'
Located in Evanston, IL
Produced by Armenians south of the city of Arak in Persia, Lilihan rugs are celebrated for their distinctive designs.
Category
Early 20th Century Persian Sarouk Farahan Persian Rugs
Materials
Wool
1910's Persian Lilihan Carpet with Traditional Style
Located in Dallas, TX
Originating from the village of Lilihan near Arak, this Persian rug reflects the traditional style of Sarouk with a weave similar to that of Hamadan rugs.
Category
Early 20th Century Persian Sarouk Farahan Persian Rugs
Materials
Wool
Wonderful Mid-20th Century Arak Rug
Located in Chicago, IL
Wonderful mid-20th century Persian Arak rug with a fantastic central diamond medallion woven with myriad trees-of-life on a bright crimsons background.
Category
Vintage 1960s Persian Heriz Serapi Persian Rugs
Materials
Wool
Decorative Antique Persian Sultanabad Rug
Located in New York, NY
Antique Sultanabad Rugs The city of Sultanabad (which is now known as Arak) was founded, in the early 1800s, as a center for commercial rug production in Iran.
Category
Antique Early 1900s Persian Sultanabad Persian Rugs
Materials
Wool
Antique Persian Runner Rug Meshkabad Design
Located in Dallas, TX
Meshkabad is a village situated close to the city of Arak in northwest Iran. These rugs were made by semi-nomadic tribesmen which reflects in the weaving patterns commonly featured s...
Category
20th Century Persian Other Persian Rugs
Materials
Wool
Distressed Late 19th Century Fereghan Carpet
Located in Closter, NJ
Named for the plain of Fereghan, an area of roughly 1200 square miles to the northeast of Arak, Fereghan rugs and carpets often have full field decorations in classical repeat patter...
Category
Antique Late 19th Century Persian Sarouk Farahan Persian Rugs
Materials
Wool, Cotton
Antique Farahan Sarouk Rug
Located in West Hollywood, CA
Persian carpets known as Farahan come from an area north of the city of Arak in western Iran, whose Persian rugs were arguably the finest and most renowned items made during the 19th...
Category
Antique 19th Century Persian Persian Rugs
Materials
Wool
Antique Farahan Sarouk Rug
Located in West Hollywood, CA
Persian carpets known as Farahan come from an area north of the city of Arak in western Iran, whose Persian rugs were arguably the finest and most renowned items made during the 19th...
Category
Antique 19th Century Persian Persian Rugs
Materials
Wool
Antique Persian Sarouk Rug, Oversized
Located in Birmingham, AL
The floral all over pattern is quite for a Sarouk. ------ Persian Sarouk rugs woven in a small village located outside of Arak, have become iconic Sarouk rugs.
Category
Early 20th Century Persian Persian Rugs
Materials
Wool
Antique Persian Mahal Ziegler
By Ziegler & Co.
Located in Paris, FR
Hand knotted carpets manufactured between 1883 and 1930 in the region of Arak in western Iran. These rugs were made on behalf of the British company Ziegler & Co. and wore Persian mo...
Category
Antique Late 19th Century Persian Persian Rugs
Materials
Wool
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Arak Rug For Sale on 1stDibs
With a vast inventory of beautiful furniture at 1stDibs, we’ve got just the arak rug you’re looking for. Frequently made of fabric, wool and cotton, every arak rug was constructed with great care. Find 251 options for an antique or vintage arak rug now, or shop our selection of 101 modern versions for a more contemporary example of this long-cherished piece. There are many kinds of the arak rug you’re looking for, from those produced as long ago as the 19th Century to those made as recently as the 21st Century. A arak rug made by modern designers — as well as those associated with folk art — is very popular. Mehraban Rugs and Ziegler & Co. each produced at least one beautiful arak rug that is worth considering.
How Much is a Arak Rug?
Prices for a arak rug can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — at 1stDibs, they begin at $600 and can go as high as $400,000, while the average can fetch as much as $10,937.
Finding the Right Persian-rugs for You
Make a bold statement in a living room or bedroom by incorporating vintage Persian rugs in your home decor.
A Persian carpet lends an aura of prestige to any room, even today. The fascination with Persian rugs dates at least as far back as the 4th century B.C., when historian Xenophon referred to the “soft rugs on which the Persians sit.” For centuries, Iran (modern-day Persia) has been known for the craftsmanship, intricate patterns and artistry of its carpets, which have found their way into households and museums around the world.
Although they have many imitators, real Persian rugs are made only in Iran and are easily recognized by their vibrant colors and elegant patterns.
Traditional, or antique, Persian rugs are what most people identify as “authentic.” Hand-made, they are very durable and, if properly cared for, can be passed down from generation to generation. Modern Persians, on the other hand, are often machine-made. Today’s carpets, Iranian or otherwise, can’t possibly match the level of craftsmanship that prevailed centuries ago, so historical Persian carpets will always be admired and highly valued.
Although the machine-aided production process is much faster and cheaper, the resulting rugs typically do not have the same quality or lifespan as handwoven ones, so traditional options are considered better investments.
To distinguish between the two, look for imperfections. Because traditional Persian rugs are handwoven, you will likely see small flaws on the front and back. With a machine-made imitation, on the other hand, you will probably not find stitching glitches, and the back will have a mesh or plastic covering.
Antique rugs are handmade from the finest materials, including wool, silk or cotton — never synthetic fibers. The fibers used in antique rugs are colored using natural dyes derived from insects and plants and woven into bold designs that reflect Iran’s culture and history. Since Persian tribes traditionally raised and herded sheep, wool was the most common material. The fiber has many advantages: It is fire-resistant and dries much more quickly than cotton. Also, because of its natural elasticity, it is more durable than cotton or silk. Regarded as works of art, Persian rugs can take months or years to complete.
The different types of Persian rugs are named for the cities, villages and regions where they’re made. Kashan rugs, for example, woven in the north-central Iranian city of Kashan, are considered among the finest city rugs, distinguished by curvilinear motifs like palmettos, leaves and arabesques. Nains have high knot counts, an indication of high quality, and generally employ pink, blue and ivory hues, while Tabriz rugs — created by weavers in the northwestern Iranian city of Tabrīz (or Tabriz) — mostly have floral and garden patterns.
When shopping for vintage Persian rugs, you'll want to consider color, size and more — for a history of these rugs and tips on how to style yours, visit our guide to these woven creations today.
Find Tabriz rugs, handmade silk Persian rugs, Persian tribal rugs and other antique and vintage rugs from the world's best furniture dealers on 1stDibs.
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