Vintage Arak Carpet
$3,980
Vintage Arak Carpet
Located in Katonah, NY
cleaned ready for in-home use! Many years of enjoyment to come with this hand knotted Persian Arak carpet
Vintage 1950s Persian Other Persian Rugs
Wool, Cotton
$3,980
Vintage Arak Carpet
Located in Katonah, NY
cleaned ready for in-home use! Many years of enjoyment to come with this hand knotted Persian Arak carpet
Wool, Cotton
$2,185
Vintage Arak Sarouk Rug
Located in Katonah, NY
cleaned ready for in-home use! Many years of enjoyment to come with this hand knotted Persian Arak Sarouk
Wool, Cotton
$9,000
Antique Fereghan Carpet
Located in Closter, NJ
The Arak province in northern Persia has produced the greatest number of large carpets of any other
Wool, Cotton
$26,000
Antique Fereghan Carpet
Located in Closter, NJ
The Arak province in northern Persia has produced the greatest number of large carpets of any other
Wool, Cotton
$12,500
Antique Fereghan Carpet
Located in Closter, NJ
The Arak province in northern Persia has produced the greatest number of large carpets of any other
Wool, Cotton
Antique Persian Farahan Sarouk Carpet, Light Orange & Navy Field, Mansion Carpet
Located in New York, NY
This is a fine example of the rustic carpets of the Arak area in western Persia made up to the
Wool
Antique Late 19th Century Persian Fereghan Carpet
Located in Closter, NJ
The Arak province in northern Persia has produced the greatest number of large carpets of any other
Wool, Cotton
Antique Late 19th Century Persian Fereghan Carpet
Located in Closter, NJ
The Arak province in northern Persia has produced the greatest number of large carpets of any other
Wool, Cotton
Antique Late 19th Century Fereghan Gallery Carpet
Located in Closter, NJ
The Arak province in northern Persia has produced the greatest number of large carpets of any other
Wool, Cotton
Antique Persian Feraghan Sarouk Carpet, Most Beautiful
Located in Evanston, IL
Exquisite Antique Persian Feraghan Sarouk Carpet - A Gem from Chicago Collection Behold the
Wool
$10,896Sale Price|42% Off
Vintage Persian Sultanabad Carpet, Handmade Rug, Ivory ground, Soft Grey border
Located in Port Washington, NY
Carpet Measures: 13'x20'2" A vintage Sultanabad carpet woven in Persia during the 1950s, this
Wool
Antique Early 20th Century Persian Sarouk Fereghan Rug
Located in Closter, NJ
The Arak province in northern Persia has produced the greatest number of large carpets of any other
Wool, Cotton
Antique Early 20th Century Persian Sarouk Rug
Located in Closter, NJ
The Arak province in northern Persia has produced the greatest number of large carpets of any other
Wool, Cotton
Antique Early 20th Century Persian Sarouk Fereghan Rug
Located in Closter, NJ
The Arak province in northern Persia has produced the greatest number of large carpets of any other
Wool, Cotton
Antique Early 20th Century Persian Sarouk Rug
Located in Closter, NJ
The Arak province in northern Persia has produced the greatest number of large carpets of any other
Wool, Cotton
Antique Early 20th Century Sarouk Rug
Located in Closter, NJ
The Arak province in northern Persia has produced the greatest number of large carpets of any other
Wool, Cotton
Antique Late 19th Century Persian Fereghan Sarouk Rug
Located in Closter, NJ
The Arak province in northern Persia has produced the greatest number of large carpets of any other
Wool, Cotton
Antique Late 19th Century Persian Fereghan Rug
Located in Closter, NJ
The Arak province in northern Persia has produced the greatest number of large carpets of any other
Wool, Cotton
Antique Persian Fereghan Rug
Located in Closter, NJ
The Arak province in northern Persia has produced the greatest number of large carpets than any
Wool, Cotton
$960Sale Price|20% Off
Vintage Persian Sarouk Rug 2’1" x 4’0"
Located in New York, NY
Vintage Persian Sarouk Rug 2’1" x 4’0". The well-woven village carpets from the Arak/Sultanabad
Wool, Cotton
$28,000Sale Price|20% Off
Antique Persian Sarouk Rug 9’3" x 23’2”
Located in New York, NY
Antique Persian Sarouk Rug 9’3" x 23’2”. The well-woven village carpets from the Arak/Sultanabad
Wool
$8,000Sale Price|20% Off
Vintage Persian Sarouk Rug 8’1" x 11’2"
Located in New York, NY
Vintage Persian Sarouk Rug 8’1" x 11’2". The well-woven village carpets from the Arak/Sultanabad
Wool
$20,800Sale Price|20% Off
Vintage Persian Sultanabad Rug 13’0" x 19’0"
Located in New York, NY
Vintage Persian Sultanabad Rug 13’0" x 19’0". Carpets from the Arak district in western Persia
Wool, Cotton
$14,400Sale Price|20% Off
Fine Vintage Persian Mahal Rug 12’7” x 19'0"
Located in New York, NY
Fine Vintage Persian Mahal Rug 12’7” x 19'0". Carpets from the Arak district in western Persia
Wool
$14,400Sale Price|20% Off
Fine Antique Persian Sultanabad Mahal Rug 12'10" x 17’8"
Located in New York, NY
Fine Antique Persian Sultanabad Mahal Rug 12'10" x 17’8". Carpets from the Arak district in western
Wool
$12,000Sale Price|20% Off
Antique Persian Sultanabad Mahal Rug 10'5" x 13’10”
Located in New York, NY
Antique Persian Sultanabad Mahal Rug 10'5" x 13’10”. Carpets from the Arak district in western
Wool
$5,440Sale Price|20% Off
Antique Persian Sultanabad Rug 8’9” x 11’8”
Located in New York, NY
Antique Persian Sultanabad Rug 8’9” x 11’8”. Carpets from the Arak district in western Persia, with
Wool, Cotton
$10,000Sale Price|20% Off
Antique Persian Sultanabad Mahal Rug 10’5" x 14’1”
Located in New York, NY
Antique Persian Sultanabad Mahal Rug 10’5" x 14’1”. Carpets from the Arak district in western
Wool
$10,000Sale Price|20% Off
Fine Antique Persian Sultanabad Mahal Rug 7'0" x 9’1”
Located in New York, NY
Fine Antique Persian Sultanabad Mahal Rug 7'0" x 9’1”. Carpets from the Arak district in western
Wool
$12,000Sale Price|20% Off
Vintage Persian Sarouk Rug 11’10” x 17’6”
Located in New York, NY
Vintage Persian Sarouk Rug 11’10” x 17’6”. The well-woven village carpets from the Arak/Sultanabad
Wool, Cotton
$10,400Sale Price|20% Off
Antique Mahal Sultanabad Rug 8'4" x 11’11”
Located in New York, NY
Antique Mahal Sultanabad Rug 8'4" x 11’11”. Carpets from the Arak district in western Persia, with
Wool, Cotton
$3,960Sale Price|20% Off
Fine Antique Persian Sarouk Rug 7’0" x 9’7”
Located in New York, NY
Fine Antique Persian Sarouk Rug 7’0" x 9’7”. The well-woven village carpets from the Arak
Wool, Cotton
$1,800Sale Price|20% Off
Antique Persian Sarouk Rug 2'8" x 5’0"
Located in New York, NY
Antique Persian Sarouk Rug 2'8" x 5’0". The well-woven village carpets from the Arak/Sultanabad
Wool
$3,960Sale Price|73% Off
Antique Persian Sarouk Rug 6'2'' x 9'0''
Located in New York, NY
Antique Persian Sarouk Rug 6'2'' x 9'0''. The well-woven village carpets from the Arak/Sultanabad
Wool, Cotton
$20,800Sale Price|85% Off
Antique Persian Farahan Sarouk Rug 9'0'' x 12'3''
Located in New York, NY
Antique Persian Farahan Sarouk Rug 9'0'' x 12'3''. The well-woven village carpets from the Arak
Wool, Cotton
$1,560Sale Price|20% Off
Fine antique Persian Bijar Rug 2'4'' x 2'9''
Located in New York, NY
Fine antique Persian Bijar Rug 2'4'' x 2'9''. The well-woven village carpets from the Arak
Wool, Cotton
$1,160Sale Price|20% Off
Antique Persian Sarouk Rug 1'11'' x 2'6''
Located in New York, NY
Antique Persian Sarouk Rug 1'11'' x 2'6''. The well-woven village carpets from the Arak/Sultanabad
Wool
$2,080Sale Price|20% Off
Fine Antique Persian Mohajeran Sarouk Rug 3'4'' x 4'11''
Located in New York, NY
Fine Antique Persian Mohajeran Sarouk Rug 3'4'' x 4'11'' . The well-woven village carpets from the
Wool, Cotton
$2,080Sale Price|20% Off
Fine Antique Persian Mohajeran Sarouk Rug 2'7'' x 5'4''
Located in New York, NY
Fine Antique Persian Mohajeran Sarouk Rug 2'7'' x 5'4''. The well-woven village carpets from the
Wool, Cotton
$2,080Sale Price|20% Off
Fine Antique Persian Mohajeran Sarouk Rug 2'6'' x 4'10''
Located in New York, NY
Fine Antique Persian Mohajeran Sarouk Rug 2'6'' x 4'10''. The well-woven village carpets from the
Wool, Cotton
$1,320Sale Price|20% Off
Fine Antique Persian Mohajeran Sarouk Rug 2'5'' x 4'9''
Located in New York, NY
Fine Antique Persian Mohajeran Sarouk Rug 2'5'' x 4'9''. The well-woven village carpets from the
Wool, Cotton
$1,160Sale Price|20% Off
Fine Antique Persian Mohajeran Sarouk Rug 2'1'' x 2'4''
Located in New York, NY
Fine Antique Persian Mohajeran Sarouk Rug 2'1'' x 2'4''. The well-woven village carpets from the
Wool, Cotton
$12,000Sale Price|20% Off
Antique Persian Sarouk Rug, Hand-Knotted Wool & Cotton, Iran, 1900
Located in New York, NY
Antique Persian Sarouk Rug 8'8'' x 11'8''. The well-woven village carpets from the Arak/Sultanabad
Wool, Cotton
$3,600Sale Price|20% Off
Antique Persian Sarouk Rug 4'6'' x 6'6''
Located in New York, NY
Antique Persian Sarouk Rug 4'6'' x 6'6''. The well-woven village carpets from the Arak/Sultanabad
Wool, Cotton
$1,160Sale Price|20% Off
Antique Persian Sarouk Rug 2'0" x 2'7''
Located in New York, NY
Antique Persian Sarouk Rug 2'0" x 2'7''. The well-woven village carpets from the Arak/Sultanabad
Wool, Cotton
$1,160Sale Price|20% Off
Fine Antique Persian Mohajeran Sarouk Rug 2'0" x 2'6''
Located in New York, NY
Fine Antique Persian Mohajeran Sarouk Rug 2'0" x 2'6''. The well-woven village carpets from the
Wool, Cotton
$1,560Sale Price|20% Off
Fine Antique Persian Farahan Sarouk Rug 2'3'' x 2'11''
Located in New York, NY
Fine Antique Persian Farahan Sarouk Rug 2'3'' x 2'11''. The well-woven village carpets from the
Wool, Cotton
$2,400Sale Price|33% Off
Kazak Rug 6'8'' x 6'10''
Located in New York, NY
that are copied from older traditions in the Arak district, Persia. Carpets are also being manufactured
Wool
$3,760Sale Price|22% Off
Antique Sarouk Rug 2'7'' x 4'10''
Located in New York, NY
Antique Sarouk Rug 2'7'' x 4'10''. The well-woven village carpets from the Arak/Sultanabad area
Wool, Cotton
$6,000Sale Price|66% Off
Antique Sarouk Mohajeran Rug 10'8'' x 12'10''
Located in New York, NY
Antique Sarouk Mohajeran Rug 10'8'' x 12'10''. This 1920's Arak Province village carpet shows a
Wool, Cotton
Antique Persian Rust Blue Ivory Floral Mahal Ziegler Area Rug
Located in New York, NY
Persian Mahal carpets have made quite a name for themselves among the weaving culture since the
Wool
Oversize Large Antique Persian Rust Blue Ivory Mahal Ziegler Rug, circa 1940s
Located in New York, NY
Persian Mahal carpets have made quite a name for themselves among the weaving culture since the
Wool
Doris Leslie Blau Antique Persian Sarouk Botanic Brown Handmade Wool Rug
Located in New York, NY
× 360 cm) Sarouk rugs take their name from a village located nearby the city of Arak. These fascinating
Wool
$880Sale Price|63% Off
Kazak Rug 3'10'' x 5'10''
Located in New York, NY
that are copied from older traditions in the Arak district, Persia. Carpets are also being manufactured
Wool
$2,200Sale Price|68% Off
Kazak Rug 6'5'' x 8'6''
Located in New York, NY
, have patterns that are copied from older traditions in the Arak district, Persia. Carpets are also
Wool
Unavailable|$873
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
Wool
Unavailable|$5,049
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
Wool, Cotton
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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