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Doris Leslie Blau Antique Sultanabad Floral Allover Ivory Rug - c. 1900
Doris Leslie Blau Antique Sultanabad Floral Allover Ivory Rug - c. 1900

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...

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Antique Early 1900s Unknown Sultanabad Rugs

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Wool

Doris Leslie Blau Antique Sultanabad Floral Allover Light Blue Rug - c. 1920
Doris Leslie Blau Antique Sultanabad Floral Allover Light Blue Rug - c. 1920

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...

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Vintage 1920s Unknown Sultanabad Rugs

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Wool

Doris Leslie Blau Antique Sultanabad Allover Floral Cream Beige Rug - c. 1910
Doris Leslie Blau Antique Sultanabad Allover Floral Cream Beige Rug - c. 1910

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...

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Vintage 1910s Unknown Sultanabad Rugs

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Wool

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.

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Antique 19th Century Azerbaijani Sultanabad Persian Style 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.

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Antique 19th Century Azerbaijani Sultanabad Persian Style 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 famous carpet weaver from the small village Sarouk.

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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 famous carpet weaver from the small village Sarouk.

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Antique Late 19th Century Azerbaijani Sarouk Farahan Central Asian Rugs

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1930s Antique Persian Mahal Wool Runner Rug, Traditional Floral Carpet 3'7"x10'
1930s Antique Persian Mahal Wool Runner Rug, Traditional Floral Carpet 3'7"x10'

1930s Antique Persian Mahal Wool Runner Rug, Traditional Floral Carpet 3'7"x10'

Located in Dallas, TX

Originating from the Arak region of Iran, Mahal rugs are prized for their spacious compositions, dynamic floral motifs, and enduring craftsmanship.

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Vintage 1930s Other Persian Style Rugs

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Wool, Cotton

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.

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Vintage 1940s Persian Style Rugs

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Wool

Vintage Oversize Persian Fine Sarouk Rug, circa 1930 11'2 x 19'10
Vintage Oversize Persian Fine Sarouk Rug, circa 1930 11'2 x 19'10

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...

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Vintage 1930s Persian Style Rugs

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Wool

Doris Leslie Blau Antique Sultanabad Floral Allover Warm Tan Carpet - c. 1900
Doris Leslie Blau Antique Sultanabad Floral Allover Warm Tan Carpet - c. 1900

Doris Leslie Blau Antique Sultanabad Floral Allover Warm Tan Carpet - c. 1900

Located in New York, NY

Woven by master artisans in Sultanabad (modern-day Arak), the rug reveals the region's hallmark style: an elegant balance between intricate floral ornamentation and bold, large-scale...

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Antique Early 1900s Unknown Sultanabad Rugs

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Wool

Antique Fereghan Carpet
Antique Fereghan Carpet

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...

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Antique Late 19th Century Sarouk Farahan Persian Style Rugs

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Wool, Cotton

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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 woven in the city of Arak.

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Vintage 1960s Persian Sarouk Farahan Persian Style Rugs

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Wool, Cotton

Antique Arak Persian Runner - Geometric Tribal Design - Rust, Navy, Gold , Black
Antique Arak Persian Runner - Geometric Tribal Design - Rust, Navy, Gold , Black

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.

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Vintage 1930s Persian Tribal Persian Style Rugs

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Wool

Antique Viss / Arak - Tribal Persian Rug - Coral, Navy, Gold
Antique Viss / Arak - Tribal Persian Rug - Coral, Navy, Gold

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.

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Vintage 1930s Persian Tribal Persian Style Rugs

Materials

Wool

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

Antique Persian Viss / Arak Runner

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W 24.81 in L 78.75 in

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...

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Mid-20th Century Persian Tribal Persian Style Rugs

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Wool

5.5'x8.5' Antique Wis / Arak - Persian Rug - Salmon , Navy , Gold
5.5'x8.5' Antique Wis / Arak - Persian Rug - Salmon , Navy , Gold

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.

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Vintage 1950s Persian Sarouk Farahan Persian Style Rugs

Materials

Wool, Cotton

Persian Rug, Antique Sultanabad
Persian Rug, Antique Sultanabad

Persian Rug, Antique Sultanabad

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W 168 in L 276 in

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.

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Antique Late 19th Century Persian Persian Style Rugs

Materials

Wool

Antique Persian Arak
Antique Persian Arak

Antique Persian Arak

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W 96 in L 130 in

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...

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Vintage 1930s Persian Persian Style Rugs

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Wool

Antique Sultanabad Rug

Antique Sultanabad Rug

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W 216 in L 144 in

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.

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Antique 19th Century Persian Persian Style Rugs

Materials

Wool

Antique Sultanabad Rug

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.

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20th Century Persian Persian Style Rugs

Materials

Wool

Antique Sultanabad Rug
Antique Sultanabad Rug

Antique Sultanabad Rug

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W 145 in L 99 in

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.

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Antique 19th Century Persian Sultanabad Persian Style Rugs

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Wool

Vintage Sultanabad Runner Rug

Vintage Sultanabad Runner Rug

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W 149 in L 35 in

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.

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20th Century Persian Persian Style Rugs

Materials

Wool

Antique Sultanabad Persian Rug

Antique Sultanabad Persian Rug

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W 175 in L 144 in

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.

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Antique 19th Century Persian Persian Style Rugs

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Wool

Antique Persian Sultanabad Rug
Antique Persian Sultanabad Rug

Antique Persian Sultanabad Rug

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W 127 in L 160 in

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...

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Antique 19th Century Persian Persian Style Rugs

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Wool

Antique Persian Sultanabad Rug
Antique Persian Sultanabad Rug

Antique Persian Sultanabad Rug

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W 101 in L 122 in

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.

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Antique Early 1900s Persian Sultanabad Persian Style Rugs

Materials

Wool

Farahan Rug Antique, c 1880s
Farahan Rug Antique, c 1880s

Farahan Rug Antique, c 1880s

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W 112 in L 142 in

Farahan Rug Antique, c 1880s

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Farahan rugs originate from an area north of Arak, Iran.

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Antique Late 19th Century Persian Sarouk Farahan Central Asian Rugs

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Wool

Antique Zigler Sultanabad Persian Rug
Antique Zigler Sultanabad Persian Rug

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...

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Early 20th Century Persian Sultanabad Persian Style Rugs

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Wool

Breathtaking Gray Antique Persian Sultanabad Rug
Breathtaking Gray Antique Persian Sultanabad Rug

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.

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Antique Late 19th Century Persian Sultanabad Persian Style Rugs

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Wool

Large Blue Background Sultanabad Persian Rug
Large Blue Background Sultanabad Persian Rug

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...

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Early 20th Century Persian Sultanabad Persian Style Rugs

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Wool

Light Blue Background Antique Persian Sultanabad Rug
Light Blue Background Antique Persian Sultanabad Rug

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...

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Early 20th Century Persian Sultanabad Persian Style Rugs

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Wool

Antique Sultanabad Rug Size: 14'6 x 19'6

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.

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20th Century Persian Persian Style Rugs

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Wool

Fine Antique Farahan Sarouk Persian Rug, Hand Knotted, circa 1890
Fine Antique Farahan Sarouk Persian Rug, Hand Knotted, circa 1890

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).

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Antique 1890s Persian Sarouk Farahan Persian Style Rugs

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Wool

Ziegler Mahal Persian Carpet
Ziegler Mahal Persian Carpet

Ziegler Mahal Persian Carpet

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W 79 in L 99 in

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...

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Persian Persian Style Rugs

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Wool

Antique Persian Mohajeran Sarouk 4'2" x 6'5"
Antique Persian Mohajeran Sarouk 4'2" x 6'5"

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.

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Early 20th Century Persian Other Persian Style Rugs

Materials

Wool, Cotton

Antique  Sultanabad by Ziegler & Co.

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.

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Antique 19th Century Persian Persian Style Rugs

Materials

Wool

Antique Sultanabad Carpet
Antique Sultanabad Carpet

Antique Sultanabad Carpet

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W 168 in L 151 in

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.

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Antique 19th Century Persian Persian Style Rugs

Materials

Wool

Oversized Antique Persian Sultanabad Carpet
Oversized Antique Persian Sultanabad Carpet

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.

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Antique Early 1900s Persian Sultanabad Persian Style Rugs

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Wool

Antique Sultanabad by Zeigler & Co.

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.

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Antique 19th Century Persian Persian Style Rugs

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Wool

Antique Persian Lilihan Runner, 2'8" x 19'
Antique Persian Lilihan Runner, 2'8" x 19'

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.

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Early 20th Century Persian Sarouk Farahan Persian Style Rugs

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Wool

1910's Persian Lilihan Carpet with Traditional Style
1910's Persian Lilihan Carpet with Traditional Style

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.

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Early 20th Century Persian Sarouk Farahan Persian Style Rugs

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Wool

Wonderful Mid-20th Century Arak Rug
Wonderful Mid-20th Century Arak Rug

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.

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Vintage 1960s Persian Heriz Serapi Persian Style Rugs

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Wool

Decorative Antique Persian Sultanabad Rug
Decorative Antique Persian Sultanabad Rug

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.

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Antique Early 1900s Persian Sultanabad Persian Style Rugs

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Wool

Distressed Late 19th Century Fereghan Carpet
Distressed Late 19th Century Fereghan Carpet

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...

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Antique Late 19th Century Persian Sarouk Farahan Persian Style Rugs

Materials

Wool, Cotton

Antique Farahan Sarouk Rug
Antique Farahan Sarouk Rug

Antique Farahan Sarouk Rug

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W 114 in L 55 in

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...

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Antique 19th Century Persian Persian Style Rugs

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Wool

Antique Farahan Sarouk Rug
Antique Farahan Sarouk Rug

Antique Farahan Sarouk Rug

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W 121 in L 89 in

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...

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Antique 19th Century Persian Persian Style Rugs

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Wool

Antique Persian Sarouk Rug, Oversized
Antique Persian Sarouk Rug, Oversized

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.

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Early 20th Century Persian Persian Style Rugs

Materials

Wool

Antique Persian Mahal Ziegler

Antique Persian Mahal Ziegler

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W 135.83 in L 163.39 in

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...

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Antique Late 19th Century Persian Persian Style Rugs

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Antique Persian Runner Rug Meshkabad Design
Antique Persian Runner Rug Meshkabad Design

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...

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20th Century Persian Other Persian Style Rugs

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Located in Long Island City, NY

Tito Agnoli for Oluce pendant ceiling light. Designed and made in Italy in 1960s. Pressed glass, nickel plated brass. Pendant takes 1 Edison E27 bulb. Body of the pendant is 14 inche...

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Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

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Nickel

Rover Chair armchair by Ron Arad for One-Off ltd.
Rover Chair armchair by Ron Arad for One-Off ltd.

Rover Chair armchair by Ron Arad for One-Off ltd.

$9,283

H 29.93 in W 25.99 in D 35.83 in

Rover Chair armchair by Ron Arad for One-Off ltd.

By Ron Arad, One Off, Ltd.

Located in Ravenna, IT

Armchair designed by Ron Arad, One-Off Ltd. production. United Kingdom, circa 1981. The frame is made of enameled tubular steel, on which a leather-covered seat is attached, equipped...

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Vintage 1980s English Armchairs

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Leather

Lucite and Walnut floating Desk
Lucite and Walnut floating Desk

Lucite and Walnut floating Desk

$9,555 / item

H 30 in W 64 in D 30 in

Lucite and Walnut floating Desk

Located in Ballard, CA

A highly engineered modernist desk made from a walnut (or oak, mahogany, or rosewood veneer) case “floating” on a Lucite base, which is affixed by custom-designed hardware. Custom si...

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2010s American Modern Desks

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Metal

19th Century American Jacquard Coverlet by Joshua Corick, Frederick County, MD
19th Century American Jacquard Coverlet by Joshua Corick, Frederick County, MD

19th Century American Jacquard Coverlet by Joshua Corick, Frederick County, MD

Located in Barrington, IL

This exceptionally rare Jacquard-woven American coverlet from 1841 is a true collector’s gem, signed by the weaver Joshua Corick of Frederick County, Maryland. Woven in rich red, blu...

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Antique Mid-19th Century American Tapestries

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Wool

Monumental Austrian Crystal and Glass Rod Sputnik in Polished Nickel
Monumental Austrian Crystal and Glass Rod Sputnik in Polished Nickel

Monumental Austrian Crystal and Glass Rod Sputnik in Polished Nickel

By Venfield

Located in New York, NY

Monumental Austrian Crystal and Glass Rod Sputnik in Polished Nickel Currently out of stock but available for custom order in various colors and finishes. Please inquire about estim...

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21st Century and Contemporary American Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers an...

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Crystal

19th Century Blue and White Pennsylvania Coverlet with Eagle and Stars
19th Century Blue and White Pennsylvania Coverlet with Eagle and Stars

19th Century Blue and White Pennsylvania Coverlet with Eagle and Stars

Located in Barrington, IL

A striking example of American textile artistry, this mid-19th century blue and white Jacquard coverlet is dated 1847 and showcases rich patriotic and natural symbolism. The central ...

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Antique Mid-19th Century American Tapestries

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Wool

Custom Monumental Crystal Sputnik Chandelier with Spikes
Custom Monumental Crystal Sputnik Chandelier with Spikes

Custom Monumental Crystal Sputnik Chandelier with Spikes

$38,000 / item

H 42 in W 126 in D 44 in

Custom Monumental Crystal Sputnik Chandelier with Spikes

By Venfield

Located in New York, NY

Custom Monumental crystal Sputnik chandelier with spikes. One is shown in nickel finish with spikes and an ebonized sphere. Currently out of stock but available for custom order in...

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2010s American Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

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Crystal, Nickel

Wonderful Vintage French Aubusson style Hand Printed Tapestry “ country concert”
Wonderful Vintage French Aubusson style Hand Printed Tapestry “ country concert”

Wonderful Vintage French Aubusson style Hand Printed Tapestry “ country concert”

Located in Saint Ouen, FR

Concert Champêtre ( country concert ) Very beautiful mid century French Aubusson style tapestry with a beautiful 15th century tapestries design showing a scene in the countryside, ou...

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Mid-20th Century French Aubusson Tapestries

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Wool, Cotton

Charming Art Deco Lobsters Jacquard Cloth, Prohibition Era
Charming Art Deco Lobsters Jacquard Cloth, Prohibition Era

Charming Art Deco Lobsters Jacquard Cloth, Prohibition Era

Located in Riverdale, NY

Charming and unusual square figural cotton jacquard cloth from the 1930's depicting lobsters and liquor, roosters, wine and general Prohibition style Bar shenanigans. Color is super ...

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Vintage 1930s American Art Deco Tapestries

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Cotton

Tapestry Manufacture Aubusson "the Lady with the Organ" 19th Medieval -  N° 1427
Tapestry Manufacture Aubusson "the Lady with the Organ" 19th Medieval -  N° 1427

Tapestry Manufacture Aubusson "the Lady with the Organ" 19th Medieval - N° 1427

By Royal Manufacture of Aubusson, Aubusson Manufacture

Located in Paris, FR

A stone's throw from the Eiffel Tower We are a family business specializing in the purchase, sale and expertise of old, modern and contemporary tapestries, rugs, kilims and textiles....

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Antique Mid-19th Century French Aubusson Tapestries

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Wool, Silk

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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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