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
Antique Late 19th Century Persian Sarouk Farahan Persian Rugs
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
Antique Late 19th Century Fereghan Gallery Carpet
Located in Closter, NJ
of Arak, Fereghan rugs and carpets often have full field decorations in classical repeat patterns
Wool, Cotton
$9,000
Antique Fereghan Carpet
Located in Closter, NJ
of Arak, Fereghan rugs and carpets often have full field decorations in classical repeat patterns
Wool, Cotton
$26,000
Antique Fereghan Carpet
Located in Closter, NJ
of Arak, Fereghan rugs and carpets often have full field decorations in classical repeat patterns
Wool, Cotton
Antique Persian Malayer Carpet, Geometric Design, Ivory, Green, Navy Circa 1890
Located in Port Washington, NY
, located between Hamadan and Arak, these rugs often display unique interpretations of classic Persian
Wool
$12,500
Antique Fereghan Carpet
Located in Closter, NJ
of Arak, Fereghan rugs and carpets often have full field decorations in classical repeat patterns
Wool, Cotton
Antique Persian Feraghan Sarouk, The Most decorative
Located in Evanston, IL
Introducing the exquisite Sarouk Feraghan, a timeless rug dating back to the late 1880s and
Wool
Antique Persian Feraghan Sarouk, The Most decorative, As Is
Located in Evanston, IL
Introducing the exquisite Sarouk Feraghan, a timeless rug dating back to the late 1880s and
Wool
$450Sale Price|25% Off
Antique Persian Feraghan Sarouk, The Most decorative, As Is
Located in Evanston, IL
Introducing the exquisite Sarouk Feraghan, a timeless rug dating back to the late 1880s and
Wool
Antique Persian Feraghan Sarouk, The Most decorative, As Is
Located in Evanston, IL
Introducing the exquisite Sarouk Feraghan, a timeless rug dating back to the late 1880s and
Wool
$29,520Sale Price|20% Off
Antique Persian Feraghan Sarouk, The Most unusual
Located in Evanston, IL
Introducing the exquisite Sarouk Feraghan, a timeless rug dating back to the late 1880s and
Wool
$40,319Sale Price|20% Off
Late 19th Century Persian Sultanabad Carpet with Rustic Modern Style
Located in Dallas, TX
grandeur and the artistic soul of Arak’s master weavers. The Sultanabad rug's distressed character reveals
Wool
$3,520Sale Price|20% Off
Antique Persian Lilihan Runner, 2'8" x 19'
Located in Evanston, IL
of the city of Arak in Persia, Lilihan rugs are celebrated for their distinctive designs
Wool
Unavailable|$5,049
7.5'x11' Rare, Antique Viss / Arak - Persian Rug - Rust
Located in Blacksburg, VA
Jaw dropping 60's Persian Arak. Often referred to as a "Sarouk Rug", this rug more specifically was
Wool, Cotton
Antique Arak Persian Runner - Geometric Tribal Design - Rust, Navy, Gold , Black
Located in Blacksburg, VA
handwoven in Arak. Rugs woven in this area have heavy tribal influences, due to the abundance of those with
Wool
Unavailable|$4,200
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
Wool
Unavailable|$873
Antique Persian Viss / Arak Runner
Located in Blacksburg, VA
Flawless, 40's Persian Viss Runner Handwoven in Viss area of Arak, Iran. Featuring soft and plush
Wool
Unavailable|$3,600
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
Wool, Cotton
Unavailable|$15,900
Persian Rug, Antique Sultanabad
Located in Summerland, CA
Late 1900s Sultanabad, wool handmade wool rug from Persia, (Arak, Iran.) Beautiful coloration in
Wool
Sold|$6,500
Antique Persian Arak
Located in Dallas, TX
This beautiful antique Persian Arak has a center medallion with hues of salmon, blue, brown, and
Wool
Sold|$36,000
Antique Sultanabad Rug
Located in New York, NY
Mahal carpets which were produced in the Arak region. Sultanabad rugs were made in the same area as the
Wool
Sold|$160,000
Antique Sultanabad Rug
Located in New York, NY
Mahal carpets which were produced in the Arak region. Sultanabad rugs were made in the same area as the
Wool
Antique Sultanabad Rug
Located in New York, NY
Mahal carpets which were produced in the Arak region. Sultanabad rugs were made in the same area as the
Wool
Sold|$5,600
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
Wool
Sold|$52,000
Antique Sultanabad Persian Rug
Located in New York, NY
Ziegler and Co. established a manufactory in Arak / Sultanabad whose sole objective was to produce rugs to
Wool
Sold|$36,000
Antique Persian Sultanabad Rug
Located in New York, NY
produced in the Arak region. Sultanabad Rugs and carpets were made in the same area as the earliest
Wool
Sold|$16,000
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
Wool
Sold|$22,000
Antique Zigler Sultanabad Persian Rug
Located in New York, NY
Persian rug, circa 1900 Antique Sultanabad rugs the city of Sultanabad (which is now known as Arak) was
Wool
Sold|$49,000
Breathtaking Gray Antique Persian Sultanabad Rug
Located in New York, NY
Ziegler and Co. established a manufactory in Arak/Sultanabad whose sole objective was to produce rugs to
Wool
Sold|$68,000
Large Blue Background Sultanabad Persian Rug
Located in New York, NY
rug, date circa 1900 Antique Sultanabad Rugs The city of Sultanabad (which is now known as Arak
Wool
Light Blue Background Antique Persian Sultanabad Rug
Located in New York, NY
manufactory in Arak / Sultanabad whose sole objective was to produce rugs to meet the western demands. They
Wool
Sold|$140,000
Antique Sultanabad Rug Size: 14'6 x 19'6
Located in New York, NY
Arak region. Sultanabad rugs were made in the same area as the earliest Farahans and Sarouks, but they
Wool
Sold|$24,999
Farahan Rug Antique, c 1880s
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Farahan rugs originate from an area north of Arak, Iran. These rugs get their name Farahan who was
Wool
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
Wool
Sold|$4,500
Ziegler Mahal Persian Carpet
Located in Sheffield, MA
Ziegler Rugs of Arak - In 1883, Ziegler and Co., of Manchester, England, established a Persian
Wool
Sold|$4,600
Antique Persian Mohajeran Sarouk 4'2" x 6'5"
Located in New York, NY
which new rugs in Arak were subjected in the finishing process. The rose color faded radically. But
Wool, Cotton
Sold|$86,000
Antique Sultanabad Carpet
Located in New York, NY
Mahal carpets which were produced in the Arak region. Sultanabad rugs were made in the same area as the
Wool
Sold|$125,000
Antique Sultanabad by Ziegler & Co.
Located in New York, NY
Mahal carpets which were produced in the Arak region. Sultanabad rugs were made in the same area as the
Wool
Sold|$38,000
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
Wool
Sold|$120,000
Antique Sultanabad by Zeigler & Co.
By Ziegler & Co.
Located in New York, NY
Sultanabad (which is now known as Arak) was founded in the early 1800's as a center for commercial rug
Wool
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
Wool
Sold|$2,450
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
Wool
Sold|$24,600
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
Wool
Sold|$3,400
Antique Persian Runner Rug Meshkabad Design
Located in Dallas, TX
a village situated close to the city of Arak in northwest Iran. These rugs were made by semi-nomadic
Wool
Sold|$5,500
Distressed Late 19th Century Fereghan Carpet
Located in Closter, NJ
of Arak, Fereghan rugs and carpets often have full field decorations in classical repeat patterns
Wool, Cotton
Antique Farahan Sarouk Rug
Located in West Hollywood, CA
up to the alkaline bath to which new rugs in Arak were subjected in the finishing process. The rose
Wool
Sold|$27,000
Antique Farahan Sarouk Rug
Located in West Hollywood, CA
up to the alkaline bath to which new rugs in Arak were subjected in the finishing process. The rose
Wool
Sold|$9,000
Antique Persian Sarouk Rug, Oversized
Located in Birmingham, AL
village located outside of Arak, have become iconic Sarouk rugs. They are highly sought after for their
Wool
Sold|$35,000
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
Wool
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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