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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

Vintage Arak Carpet
Vintage Arak Carpet

Vintage Arak Carpet

Located in Katonah, NY

common for the type, age, and characteristics inherent to hand knotted rugs. Recently professionally

Category

Vintage 1950s Persian Other Persian Rugs

Materials

Wool, Cotton

Antique Persian Lilihan Rug
Antique Persian Lilihan Rug

Antique Persian Lilihan Rug

By Mehraban Rugs

Located in WEST HOLLYWOOD, CA

green with ivory detailing. The rug has an all-over field with interlocking botanical motifs aligned to

Category

Antique Late 19th Century Persian Persian Rugs

Materials

Wool

Antique Persian Fereghan Rug
Antique Persian Fereghan Rug

Antique Persian Fereghan Rug

Located in Closter, NJ

northeast of Arak, Fereghan rugs and carpets often have full field decorations in classical repeat patterns

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

of Arak, Fereghan rugs and carpets often have full field decorations in classical repeat patterns

Category

Early 20th Century Persian Sarouk Farahan Persian Rugs

Materials

Wool, Cotton

Antique Persian Sarouk Rug
Antique Persian Sarouk Rug

Antique Persian Sarouk Rug

Located in Secaucus, NJ

25 miles north of Arak, in west Persia. Sarouk rugs have been produced for much of the last century

Category

Early 20th Century Persian Sarouk Farahan Persian Rugs

Materials

Wool

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

of Arak, Fereghan rugs and carpets often have full field decorations in classical repeat patterns

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

of Arak, Fereghan rugs and carpets often have full field decorations in classical repeat patterns

Category

Early 20th Century Persian Sarouk Farahan Persian Rugs

Materials

Wool, Cotton

Sultanabad Rug Antique, circa 1870s
Sultanabad Rug Antique, circa 1870s

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. These rugs

Category

Antique 19th Century Azerbaijani Sultanabad Persian Rugs

Materials

Wool

Sultanabad Rug Antique, circa 1880s
Sultanabad Rug Antique, circa 1880s

Sultanabad Rug Antique, circa 1880s

Located in Los Angeles, CA

This rug is a Sultanabad originating from the city Sultanabad which is now Arak. These rugs played

Category

Antique 19th Century Azerbaijani Sultanabad 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

of Arak, Fereghan rugs and carpets often have full field decorations in classical repeat patterns

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

of Arak, Fereghan rugs and carpets often have full field decorations in classical repeat patterns

Category

Early 20th 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

of Arak, Fereghan rugs and carpets often have full field decorations in classical repeat patterns

Category

Antique Late 19th Century Persian Sarouk Farahan Persian Rugs

Materials

Wool, Cotton

Antique Sultanabad Rug 5'2'' x 8'10''
Antique Sultanabad Rug 5'2'' x 8'10''

Antique Sultanabad Rug 5'2'' x 8'10''

$10,000Sale Price|20% Off

Antique Sultanabad Rug 5'2'' x 8'10''

Located in New York, NY

Antique Sultanabad Rug 5'2'' x 8'10''. Rugs from the Arak district in western Persia, with coarse

Category

Antique Late 19th Century Persian Persian Rugs

Materials

Wool, Cotton

Antique Sultanabad Rug 2'8'' x 6'0''
Antique Sultanabad Rug 2'8'' x 6'0''

Antique Sultanabad Rug 2'8'' x 6'0''

$3,960Sale Price|20% Off

Antique Sultanabad Rug 2'8'' x 6'0''

Located in New York, NY

Antique Sultanabad Rug 2'8'' x 6'0''. Rugs from the Arak district in western Persia, with coarse

Category

Antique Late 19th Century Persian 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

of Arak, Fereghan rugs and carpets often have full field decorations in classical repeat patterns

Category

Antique Late 19th Century Persian Sarouk Farahan Persian Rugs

Materials

Wool, Cotton

Antique Persian Mahal Rug - Size: 9'9x7'0
Antique Persian Mahal Rug - Size: 9'9x7'0

Antique Persian Mahal Rug - Size: 9'9x7'0

Located in Los Angeles, CA

in western Iran, near Arak. These rugs are highly regarded for their excellent craftsmanship, vibrant

Category

Antique 19th Century Persian Persian Rugs

Materials

Wool, Cotton

Antique Persian Sultanabad Rug - Size: 6'6x4'0
Antique Persian Sultanabad Rug - Size: 6'6x4'0

Antique Persian Sultanabad Rug - Size: 6'6x4'0

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Arak) in central Iran. These rugs are known for their large, bold designs, vibrant colors, and

Category

Antique 19th Century Persian Sultanabad Persian Rugs

Materials

Wool, Cotton

Antique Persian Sultanabad Rug - Size: 11'2x7'10
Antique Persian Sultanabad Rug - Size: 11'2x7'10

Antique Persian Sultanabad Rug - Size: 11'2x7'10

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Arak) in central Iran. These rugs are known for their large, bold designs, vibrant colors, and

Category

Early 20th Century Persian Sultanabad Persian Rugs

Materials

Wool, Cotton

Antique Persian Sultanabad Rug - Size: 9'10x6'11
Antique Persian Sultanabad Rug - Size: 9'10x6'11

Antique Persian Sultanabad Rug - Size: 9'10x6'11

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Arak) in central Iran. These rugs are known for their large, bold designs, vibrant colors, and

Category

Antique 19th Century Persian Sultanabad Persian Rugs

Materials

Wool, Cotton

Antique Persian Sultanabad Rug - Size: 9'8x7'1
Antique Persian Sultanabad Rug - Size: 9'8x7'1

Antique Persian Sultanabad Rug - Size: 9'8x7'1

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Arak) in central Iran. These rugs are known for their large, bold designs, vibrant colors, and

Category

Early 20th Century Persian Sultanabad Persian Rugs

Materials

Wool, Cotton

Antique Persian Sultanabad Rug - Size: 9'10x6'8
Antique Persian Sultanabad Rug - Size: 9'10x6'8

Antique Persian Sultanabad Rug - Size: 9'10x6'8

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Arak) in central Iran. These rugs are known for their large, bold designs, vibrant colors, and

Category

Early 20th Century Persian Sultanabad Persian Rugs

Materials

Wool, Cotton

Antique Persian Sultanabad Rug - Size: 10'3x6'11
Antique Persian Sultanabad Rug - Size: 10'3x6'11

Antique Persian Sultanabad Rug - Size: 10'3x6'11

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Arak) in central Iran. These rugs are known for their large, bold designs, vibrant colors, and

Category

Early 20th Century Persian Sultanabad Persian Rugs

Materials

Wool, Cotton

Antique Persian Sarouk Area Rug
Antique Persian Sarouk Area Rug

Antique Persian Sarouk Area Rug

$10,400Sale Price|30% Off

Antique Persian Sarouk Area Rug

Located in New York, NY

which new rugs in Arak were subjected in the finishing process. The rose color faded radically. But

Category

Vintage 1920s Persian Sarouk Farahan Persian Rugs

Materials

Wool, Cotton

Antique Persian Farahan Sarouk Area Rug
Antique Persian Farahan Sarouk Area Rug

Antique Persian Farahan Sarouk Area Rug

Located in New York, NY

up to the alkaline bath to which new rugs in Arak were subjected in the finishing process. The rose

Category

Antique Late 19th Century Persian Sarouk Farahan Persian Rugs

Materials

Wool, Cotton

Vintage Persian Sultanabad Rug - Size: 20'1 X 13'4
Vintage Persian Sultanabad Rug - Size: 20'1 X 13'4

Vintage Persian Sultanabad Rug - Size: 20'1 X 13'4

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Arak) in central Iran. These rugs are known for their large, bold designs, vibrant colors, and

Category

20th Century Persian Sultanabad Persian Rugs

Materials

Wool, Cotton

Antique Persian Mahal Rug - Size: 12'3 X 9'2
Antique Persian Mahal Rug - Size: 12'3 X 9'2

Antique Persian Mahal Rug - Size: 12'3 X 9'2

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Mahal rugs are Persian rugs that originate from the Mahal region in western Iran, near Arak. These

Category

Early 20th Century Persian Persian Rugs

Materials

Wool, Cotton

Antique Persian Mahal Rug - Size: 12'1 X 8'4
Antique Persian Mahal Rug - Size: 12'1 X 8'4

Antique Persian Mahal Rug - Size: 12'1 X 8'4

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Mahal rugs are Persian rugs that originate from the Mahal region in western Iran, near Arak. These

Category

Early 20th Century Persian Persian Rugs

Materials

Wool, Cotton

Antique Persian Sarouk Area Rug 10' x 23'5"
Antique Persian Sarouk Area Rug 10' x 23'5"

Antique Persian Sarouk Area Rug 10' x 23'5"

Located in New York, NY

which new rugs in Arak were subjected in the finishing process. The rose color faded radically. But

Category

Vintage 1930s Persian Persian Rugs

Materials

Wool, Cotton

Antique Persian Sultanabad Rug - Size: 10'1 X 8'6
Antique Persian Sultanabad Rug - Size: 10'1 X 8'6

Antique Persian Sultanabad Rug - Size: 10'1 X 8'6

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Arak) in central Iran. These rugs are known for their large, bold designs, vibrant colors, and

Category

Early 20th Century Persian Sultanabad Persian Rugs

Materials

Wool, Cotton

Antique Persian Sultanabad Rug - Size: 13'7 X 10'5
Antique Persian Sultanabad Rug - Size: 13'7 X 10'5

Antique Persian Sultanabad Rug - Size: 13'7 X 10'5

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Arak) in central Iran. These rugs are known for their large, bold designs, vibrant colors, and

Category

Early 20th Century Persian Sultanabad Persian Rugs

Materials

Wool, Cotton

Antique Persian Sultanabad Rug - Size: 12'8 X 8'5
Antique Persian Sultanabad Rug - Size: 12'8 X 8'5

Antique Persian Sultanabad Rug - Size: 12'8 X 8'5

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Arak) in central Iran. These rugs are known for their large, bold designs, vibrant colors, and

Category

Early 20th Century Persian Sultanabad Persian Rugs

Materials

Wool, Cotton

Antique Persian Sultanabad Rug - Size: 10'3 X 7'11
Antique Persian Sultanabad Rug - Size: 10'3 X 7'11

Antique Persian Sultanabad Rug - Size: 10'3 X 7'11

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Arak) in central Iran. These rugs are known for their large, bold designs, vibrant colors, and

Category

Early 20th Century Persian Sultanabad Persian Rugs

Materials

Wool, Cotton

Antique Persian Sultanabad Rug - Size: 11'2 X 8'1
Antique Persian Sultanabad Rug - Size: 11'2 X 8'1

Antique Persian Sultanabad Rug - Size: 11'2 X 8'1

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Arak) in central Iran. These rugs are known for their large, bold designs, vibrant colors, and

Category

Antique 19th Century Persian Sultanabad Persian Rugs

Materials

Wool, Cotton

Antique Persian Sultanabad Rug - Size: 10'10 X 8'1
Antique Persian Sultanabad Rug - Size: 10'10 X 8'1

Antique Persian Sultanabad Rug - Size: 10'10 X 8'1

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Arak) in central Iran. These rugs are known for their large, bold designs, vibrant colors, and

Category

Early 20th Century Persian Sultanabad Persian Rugs

Materials

Wool, Cotton

Antique Persian Sultanabad Rug - Size: 13' X 8'9
Antique Persian Sultanabad Rug - Size: 13' X 8'9

Antique Persian Sultanabad Rug - Size: 13' X 8'9

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Arak) in central Iran. These rugs are known for their large, bold designs, vibrant colors, and

Category

Early 20th Century Persian Sultanabad Persian Rugs

Materials

Wool, Cotton

Antique Persian Sultanabad Rug - Size: 12'6 X 9'6
Antique Persian Sultanabad Rug - Size: 12'6 X 9'6

Antique Persian Sultanabad Rug - Size: 12'6 X 9'6

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Arak) in central Iran. These rugs are known for their large, bold designs, vibrant colors, and

Category

Early 20th Century Persian Sultanabad Persian Rugs

Materials

Wool, Cotton

Antique Persian Sultanabad Rug - Size: 13'2 X 10'7
Antique Persian Sultanabad Rug - Size: 13'2 X 10'7

Antique Persian Sultanabad Rug - Size: 13'2 X 10'7

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Arak) in central Iran. These rugs are known for their large, bold designs, vibrant colors, and

Category

Early 20th Century Persian Sultanabad Persian Rugs

Materials

Wool, Cotton

Antique Persian Sultanabad Rug - Size: 11'8 X 10'3
Antique Persian Sultanabad Rug - Size: 11'8 X 10'3

Antique Persian Sultanabad Rug - Size: 11'8 X 10'3

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Arak) in central Iran. These rugs are known for their large, bold designs, vibrant colors, and

Category

Early 20th Century Persian Sultanabad Persian Rugs

Materials

Wool, Cotton

Antique Persian Sultanabad Rug - Size: 13'4 X 10'
Antique Persian Sultanabad Rug - Size: 13'4 X 10'

Antique Persian Sultanabad Rug - Size: 13'4 X 10'

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Arak) in central Iran. These rugs are known for their large, bold designs, vibrant colors, and

Category

Early 20th Century Persian Sultanabad Persian Rugs

Materials

Wool, Cotton

Antique Persian Sultanabad Rug - Size: 11'10 X 8'6
Antique Persian Sultanabad Rug - Size: 11'10 X 8'6

Antique Persian Sultanabad Rug - Size: 11'10 X 8'6

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Arak) in central Iran. These rugs are known for their large, bold designs, vibrant colors, and

Category

Early 20th Century Persian Sultanabad Persian Rugs

Materials

Wool, Cotton

Antique Persian Lilihan Rug, c-1920's
Antique Persian Lilihan Rug, c-1920's

Antique Persian Lilihan Rug, c-1920's

Located in Evanston, IL

stood the test of time. Produced by Armenians south of the city of Arak in Persia, Lilihan rugs are

Category

Early 20th Century Persian Sarouk Farahan Persian Rugs

Materials

Wool

Galerie Shabab Collection Early 20th Century Persian Fereghan Rug
Galerie Shabab Collection Early 20th Century Persian Fereghan Rug

Galerie Shabab Collection Early 20th Century Persian Fereghan Rug

Located in New York, NY

This early 20th century Persian Fereghan rug, measuring 1' 8" x 2' 3", presents a refined balance

Category

Early 20th Century Persian Rustic Persian Rugs

Materials

Wool

Red Mahal Small Rug - Eye-catching Red (63x44)
Red Mahal Small Rug - Eye-catching Red (63x44)

Red Mahal Small Rug - Eye-catching Red (63x44)

Located in Dallas, TX

captivating beauty of this authentic hand-knotted Persian Mahal small rug. Hailing from the historic Arak

Category

Late 20th Century Persian Tribal Persian Rugs

Materials

Wool

Vintage Oversize Persian Sarouk Rug 12'8 x 21'
Vintage Oversize Persian Sarouk Rug 12'8 x 21'

Vintage Oversize Persian Sarouk Rug 12'8 x 21'

Located in Secaucus, NJ

Sarouk rugs are from the village of Saruk about 25 miles north of Arak, in west Persia. Sarouk rugs

Category

Mid-20th Century Persian Persian Rugs

Materials

Wool

Vintage Oversize Persian Sarouk Rug 15'6 x 25'5
Vintage Oversize Persian Sarouk Rug 15'6 x 25'5

Vintage Oversize Persian Sarouk Rug 15'6 x 25'5

Located in Secaucus, NJ

miles north of Arak, in west Persia. Sarouk rugs have been produced for much of the last century

Category

Early 20th Century Persian Persian Rugs

Materials

Wool

Farahan Rug Antique, circa 1870s
Farahan Rug Antique, circa 1870s

Farahan Rug Antique, circa 1870s

$25,599Sale Price|20% Off

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

Category

Antique Late 19th Century Azerbaijani Sarouk Farahan Central Asian Rugs

Materials

Wool

Farahan Rug Antique, circa 1880s
Farahan Rug Antique, circa 1880s

Farahan Rug Antique, circa 1880s

$17,599Sale Price|20% Off

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

Category

Antique Late 19th Century Azerbaijani Sarouk Farahan Central Asian Rugs

Materials

Wool

Vintage Persian Oversize Sarouk Rug, circa 1940 12'7 x 21'
Vintage Persian Oversize Sarouk Rug, circa 1940 12'7 x 21'

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. Sarouk rugs

Category

Vintage 1940s Persian Rugs

Materials

Wool

Antique Persian Lilihan Rug with Central Floral Bouquet Medallion
Antique Persian Lilihan Rug with Central Floral Bouquet Medallion

Antique Persian Lilihan Rug with Central Floral Bouquet Medallion

Located in Dallas, TX

. Lilihan is a small town outside of Arak, the rugs are similar to Sarouk in style with a weave similar to

Category

Early 20th Century Persian Modern Persian Rugs

Materials

Wool

Vintage Fine Persian Sarouk circa 1920 Gallery Rug 9' x 23'5
Vintage Fine Persian Sarouk circa 1920 Gallery Rug 9' x 23'5

Vintage Fine Persian Sarouk circa 1920 Gallery Rug 9' x 23'5

Located in Secaucus, NJ

guard borders. Sarouk rugs are from the village of Saruk about 25 miles north of Arak, in west Persia

Category

20th Century Persian Persian Rugs

Materials

Wool

Antique Persian Malayer Rug. Size: 6 ft 8 in x 18 ft 7 in
Antique Persian Malayer Rug. Size: 6 ft 8 in x 18 ft 7 in

Antique Persian Malayer Rug. Size: 6 ft 8 in x 18 ft 7 in

Located in New York, NY

Decorative light blue antique Persian Malayer gallery size rug, country of origin / rug type

Category

Early 20th Century Persian Malayer Persian Rugs

Materials

Wool

Antique Persian Feraghan Sarouk, The Most Elegant
Antique Persian Feraghan Sarouk, The Most Elegant

Antique Persian Feraghan Sarouk, The Most Elegant

Located in Evanston, IL

Introducing the exquisite Sarouk Feraghan, a timeless rug dating back to the late 1880s and

Category

Antique Late 19th Century Persian Sarouk Farahan Persian Rugs

Materials

Wool

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

of Arak, Fereghan rugs and carpets often have full field decorations in classical repeat patterns

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

of Arak, Fereghan rugs and carpets often have full field decorations in classical repeat patterns

Category

Antique Late 19th Century Persian Sarouk Farahan Persian Rugs

Materials

Wool, Cotton

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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.