Vintage Arak Sarouk Rug
$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
Vintage 1950s Persian Sarouk Farahan Persian Rugs
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
$3,980
Vintage Arak Carpet
Located in Katonah, NY
common for the type, age, and characteristics inherent to hand knotted rugs. Recently professionally
Wool, Cotton
$16,500
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
Wool
Antique Persian Fereghan Rug
Located in Closter, NJ
northeast of Arak, Fereghan rugs and carpets often have full field decorations in classical repeat patterns
Wool, Cotton
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
Wool, Cotton
$58,400
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
Wool
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
Wool, Cotton
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
Wool, Cotton
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
Wool
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
Wool
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
Wool, Cotton
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
Wool, Cotton
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
Wool, Cotton
$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
Wool, Cotton
$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
Wool, Cotton
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
Wool, Cotton
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
Wool, Cotton
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
Wool, Cotton
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
Wool, Cotton
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
Wool, Cotton
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
Wool, Cotton
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
Wool, Cotton
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
Wool, Cotton
$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
Wool, Cotton
$15,600Sale Price|20% Off
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
Wool, Cotton
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
Wool, Cotton
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
Wool, Cotton
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
Wool, Cotton
$32,000Sale Price|38% Off
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
Wool, Cotton
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
Wool, Cotton
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
Wool, Cotton
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
Wool, Cotton
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
Wool, Cotton
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
Wool, Cotton
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
Wool, Cotton
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
Wool, Cotton
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
Wool, Cotton
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
Wool, Cotton
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
Wool, Cotton
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
Wool, Cotton
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
Wool, Cotton
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
Wool
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
Wool
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
Wool
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
Wool
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
Wool
$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
Wool
$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
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. Sarouk rugs
Wool
1890s Red Rustic Geometric Antique Sultanabad Rug 12' 9'' x 22' 2'' Wool Carpet
Located in New York, NY
. Woven in the Arak region of Iranian / Persian rugs, this Sultanabad piece was specifically commissioned
Wool
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
Wool
Vintage Oversize Persian Fine Sarouk Rug, circa 1930 11'2 x 19'10
Located in Secaucus, NJ
Arak, in west Persia. Sarouk rugs have been produced for much of the last century. Sarouk’s are
Wool
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
Wool
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
Wool
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
Wool
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
Wool, Cotton
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
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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