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Vintage Arak Carpet
Vintage Arak Carpet

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

Category

Vintage 1950s Persian Other Persian Rugs

Materials

Wool, Cotton

Vintage Arak Sarouk Rug
Vintage Arak Sarouk Rug

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

Category

Vintage 1950s Persian Sarouk Farahan Persian Rugs

Materials

Wool, Cotton

Antique Fereghan Carpet
Antique Fereghan Carpet

Antique Fereghan Carpet

Located in Closter, NJ

The Arak province in northern Persia has produced the greatest number of large carpets of any other

Category

Early 20th Century Persian Sarouk Farahan Persian Rugs

Materials

Wool, Cotton

Antique Fereghan Carpet
Antique Fereghan Carpet

Antique Fereghan Carpet

Located in Closter, NJ

The Arak province in northern Persia has produced the greatest number of large carpets of any other

Category

Antique Late 19th Century Sarouk Farahan Persian Rugs

Materials

Wool, Cotton

Antique Fereghan Carpet
Antique Fereghan Carpet

Antique Fereghan Carpet

Located in Closter, NJ

The Arak province in northern Persia has produced the greatest number of large carpets of any other

Category

Antique Late 19th Century Persian Other Persian Rugs

Materials

Wool, Cotton

Antique Late 19th Century Persian Fereghan Carpet
Antique Late 19th Century Persian Fereghan Carpet

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

Category

Antique Late 19th Century Persian Sarouk Farahan Persian Rugs

Materials

Wool, Cotton

Antique Late 19th Century Persian Fereghan Carpet
Antique Late 19th Century Persian Fereghan Carpet

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

Category

Antique Late 19th Century Persian Sarouk Farahan Persian Rugs

Materials

Wool, Cotton

Antique Late 19th Century Fereghan Gallery Carpet
Antique Late 19th Century Fereghan Gallery Carpet

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

Category

Antique Late 19th Century Persian Sarouk Farahan Persian Rugs

Materials

Wool, Cotton

Antique Persian Feraghan Sarouk Carpet, Most Beautiful
Antique Persian Feraghan Sarouk Carpet, Most Beautiful

Antique Persian Feraghan Sarouk Carpet, Most Beautiful

Located in Evanston, IL

Exquisite Antique Persian Feraghan Sarouk Carpet - A Gem from Chicago Collection Behold the

Category

Antique Late 19th Century Persian Farahan Sarouk Persian Rugs

Materials

Wool

Vintage Persian Sultanabad Carpet, Handmade Rug, Ivory ground, Soft Grey border
Vintage Persian Sultanabad Carpet, Handmade Rug, Ivory ground, Soft Grey border

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

Category

Mid-20th Century Persian Mid-Century Modern Persian Rugs

Materials

Wool

Antique Early 20th Century Persian Sarouk Fereghan Rug
Antique Early 20th Century Persian Sarouk Fereghan Rug

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

Category

Early 20th Century Persian Sarouk Farahan Persian Rugs

Materials

Wool, Cotton

Antique Early 20th Century Persian Sarouk Rug
Antique Early 20th Century Persian Sarouk Rug

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

Category

Early 20th Century Persian Sarouk Farahan Persian Rugs

Materials

Wool, Cotton

Antique Early 20th Century Persian Sarouk Fereghan Rug
Antique Early 20th Century Persian Sarouk Fereghan Rug

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

Category

Early 20th Century Persian Sarouk Farahan Persian Rugs

Materials

Wool, Cotton

Antique Early 20th Century Persian Sarouk Rug
Antique Early 20th Century Persian Sarouk Rug

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

Category

Early 20th Century Persian Sarouk Farahan Persian Rugs

Materials

Wool, Cotton

Antique Early 20th Century Sarouk Rug
Antique Early 20th Century Sarouk Rug

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

Category

Early 20th Century Persian Sarouk Farahan Persian Rugs

Materials

Wool, Cotton

Antique Late 19th Century Persian Fereghan Sarouk Rug
Antique Late 19th Century Persian Fereghan Sarouk Rug

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

Category

Antique Late 19th Century Persian Sarouk Farahan Persian Rugs

Materials

Wool, Cotton

Antique Late 19th Century Persian Fereghan Rug
Antique Late 19th Century Persian Fereghan Rug

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

Category

Antique Late 19th Century Persian Sarouk Farahan Persian Rugs

Materials

Wool, Cotton

Antique Persian Fereghan Rug
Antique Persian Fereghan Rug

Antique Persian Fereghan Rug

Located in Closter, NJ

The Arak province in northern Persia has produced the greatest number of large carpets than any

Category

Early 20th Century Persian Sarouk Farahan Persian Rugs

Materials

Wool, Cotton

Vintage Persian Sarouk Rug 2’1" x 4’0"
Vintage Persian Sarouk Rug 2’1" x 4’0"

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

Category

Late 20th Century Persian Persian Rugs

Materials

Wool, Cotton

Antique Persian Sarouk Rug 9’3" x 23’2”
Antique Persian Sarouk Rug 9’3" x 23’2”

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

Category

Antique Late 19th Century Persian Persian Rugs

Materials

Wool

Vintage Persian Sarouk Rug 8’1" x 11’2"
Vintage Persian Sarouk Rug 8’1" x 11’2"

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

Category

Mid-20th Century Persian Persian Rugs

Materials

Wool

Vintage Persian Sultanabad Rug 13’0" x 19’0"
Vintage Persian Sultanabad Rug 13’0" x 19’0"

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

Category

Late 20th Century Persian Persian Rugs

Materials

Wool, Cotton

Fine Vintage Persian Mahal Rug 12’7” x 19'0"
Fine Vintage Persian Mahal Rug 12’7” x 19'0"

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

Category

Late 20th Century Persian Persian Rugs

Materials

Wool

Fine Antique Persian Sultanabad Mahal Rug 12'10" x 17’8"
Fine Antique Persian Sultanabad Mahal Rug 12'10" x 17’8"

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

Category

Antique Mid-19th Century Persian Persian Rugs

Materials

Wool

Antique Persian Sultanabad Mahal Rug 10'5" x 13’10”
Antique Persian Sultanabad Mahal Rug 10'5" x 13’10”

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

Category

Antique Late 19th Century Persian Persian Rugs

Materials

Wool

Antique Persian Sultanabad Rug 8’9” x 11’8”
Antique Persian Sultanabad Rug 8’9” x 11’8”

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

Category

Antique Late 19th Century Persian Persian Rugs

Materials

Wool, Cotton

Antique Persian Sultanabad Mahal Rug 10’5" x 14’1”
Antique Persian Sultanabad Mahal Rug 10’5" x 14’1”

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

Category

Antique Late 19th Century Persian Persian Rugs

Materials

Wool

Fine Antique Persian Sultanabad Mahal Rug 7'0" x 9’1”
Fine Antique Persian Sultanabad Mahal Rug 7'0" x 9’1”

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

Category

Antique Late 19th Century Persian Persian Rugs

Materials

Wool

Vintage Persian Sarouk Rug 11’10” x 17’6”
Vintage Persian Sarouk Rug 11’10” x 17’6”

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

Category

Mid-20th Century Persian Persian Rugs

Materials

Wool, Cotton

Antique Mahal Sultanabad Rug 8'4" x 11’11”
Antique Mahal Sultanabad Rug 8'4" x 11’11”

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

Category

Early 20th Century Persian Persian Rugs

Materials

Wool, Cotton

Fine Antique Persian Sarouk Rug 7’0" x 9’7”
Fine Antique Persian Sarouk Rug 7’0" x 9’7”

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

Category

Early 20th Century Persian Persian Rugs

Materials

Wool, Cotton

Antique Persian Sarouk Rug 2'8" x 5’0"
Antique Persian Sarouk Rug 2'8" x 5’0"

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

Category

Early 20th Century Persian Persian Rugs

Materials

Wool

Antique Persian Sarouk Rug 6'2'' x 9'0''
Antique Persian Sarouk Rug 6'2'' x 9'0''

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

Category

Vintage 1910s Persian Persian Rugs

Materials

Wool, Cotton

Antique Persian Farahan Sarouk Rug 9'0'' x 12'3''
Antique Persian Farahan Sarouk Rug 9'0'' x 12'3''

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

Category

Antique Late 19th Century Persian Persian Rugs

Materials

Wool, Cotton

Fine antique Persian Bijar Rug 2'4'' x 2'9''
Fine antique Persian Bijar Rug 2'4'' x 2'9''

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

Category

Early 20th Century Persian Persian Rugs

Materials

Wool, Cotton

Antique Persian Sarouk Rug 1'11'' x 2'6''
Antique Persian Sarouk Rug 1'11'' x 2'6''

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

Category

Early 20th Century Persian Persian Rugs

Materials

Wool

Fine Antique Persian Mohajeran Sarouk Rug 3'4'' x 4'11''
Fine Antique Persian Mohajeran Sarouk Rug 3'4'' x 4'11''

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

Category

Early 20th Century Persian Persian Rugs

Materials

Wool, Cotton

Fine Antique Persian Mohajeran Sarouk Rug 2'7'' x 5'4''
Fine Antique Persian Mohajeran Sarouk Rug 2'7'' x 5'4''

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

Category

Early 20th Century Persian Persian Rugs

Materials

Wool, Cotton

Fine Antique Persian Mohajeran Sarouk Rug 2'6'' x 4'10''
Fine Antique Persian Mohajeran Sarouk Rug 2'6'' x 4'10''

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

Category

Early 20th Century Persian Persian Rugs

Materials

Wool, Cotton

Fine Antique Persian Mohajeran Sarouk Rug 2'5'' x 4'9''
Fine Antique Persian Mohajeran Sarouk Rug 2'5'' x 4'9''

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

Category

Early 20th Century Persian Persian Rugs

Materials

Wool, Cotton

Fine Antique Persian Mohajeran Sarouk Rug 2'1'' x 2'4''
Fine Antique Persian Mohajeran Sarouk Rug 2'1'' x 2'4''

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

Category

Early 20th Century Persian Persian Rugs

Materials

Wool, Cotton

Antique Persian Sarouk Rug, Hand-Knotted Wool & Cotton, Iran, 1900
Antique Persian Sarouk Rug, Hand-Knotted Wool & Cotton, Iran, 1900

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

Category

Early 20th Century Persian Persian Rugs

Materials

Wool, Cotton

Antique Persian Sarouk Rug 4'6'' x 6'6''
Antique Persian Sarouk Rug 4'6'' x 6'6''

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

Category

Early 20th Century Persian Persian Rugs

Materials

Wool, Cotton

Antique Persian Sarouk Rug 2'0" x 2'7''
Antique Persian Sarouk Rug 2'0" x 2'7''

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

Category

Early 20th Century Persian Persian Rugs

Materials

Wool, Cotton

Fine Antique Persian Mohajeran Sarouk Rug 2'0" x 2'6''
Fine Antique Persian Mohajeran Sarouk Rug 2'0" x 2'6''

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

Category

Early 20th Century Persian Persian Rugs

Materials

Wool, Cotton

Fine Antique Persian Farahan Sarouk Rug 2'3'' x 2'11''
Fine Antique Persian Farahan Sarouk Rug 2'3'' x 2'11''

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

Category

Antique Late 19th Century Persian Persian Rugs

Materials

Wool, Cotton

Kazak Rug 6'8'' x 6'10''
Kazak Rug 6'8'' x 6'10''

Kazak Rug 6'8'' x 6'10''

$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

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Pakistani Kazak Caucasian Rugs

Materials

Wool

Antique Sarouk Rug 2'7'' x 4'10''
Antique Sarouk Rug 2'7'' x 4'10''

Antique Sarouk Rug 2'7'' x 4'10''

$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

Category

Vintage 1910s Persian More Carpets

Materials

Wool, Cotton

Antique Sarouk Mohajeran Rug 10'8'' x 12'10''
Antique Sarouk Mohajeran Rug 10'8'' x 12'10''

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

Category

Vintage 1910s Persian More Carpets

Materials

Wool, Cotton

Antique Persian Rust Blue Ivory Floral Mahal Ziegler Area Rug
Antique Persian Rust Blue Ivory Floral Mahal Ziegler Area Rug

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

Category

Vintage 1930s Persian Kirman Persian Rugs

Materials

Wool

Kazak Rug 3'10'' x 5'10''
Kazak Rug 3'10'' x 5'10''

Kazak Rug 3'10'' x 5'10''

$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

Category

Early 2000s Pakistani Kazak Central Asian Rugs

Materials

Wool

Kazak Rug 6'5'' x 8'6''
Kazak Rug 6'5'' x 8'6''

Kazak Rug 6'5'' x 8'6''

$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

Category

Early 2000s Pakistani Kazak Central Asian Rugs

Materials

Wool

Antique Persian Viss / Arak Runner
Antique Persian Viss / Arak Runner

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

Category

Mid-20th Century Persian Tribal Persian Rugs

Materials

Wool

7.5'x11' Rare, Antique Viss / Arak - Persian Rug - Rust
7.5'x11' Rare, Antique Viss / Arak - Persian Rug - Rust

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

Category

Vintage 1960s Persian Sarouk Farahan Persian Rugs

Materials

Wool, Cotton

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Arak Carpet For Sale on 1stDibs

Find many varieties of an authentic arak carpet available at 1stDibs. A arak carpet — often made from fabric, wool and cotton — can elevate any home. There are 428 variations of the antique or vintage arak carpet you’re looking for, while we also have 116 modern editions of this piece to choose from as well. You’ve searched high and low for the perfect arak carpet — we have versions that date back to the 19th Century alongside those produced as recently as the 21st Century are available. Each arak carpet bearing modern or industrial hallmarks is very popular. A well-made arak carpet has long been a part of the offerings for many furniture designers and manufacturers, but those produced by Mehraban Rugs and Ziegler & Co. are consistently popular.

How Much is a Arak Carpet?

Prices for a arak carpet start at $369 and top out at $400,000 with the average selling for $10,500.

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.