Antique Fine Farahan Sarouk Rug
Located in Katonah, NY
:: Small Farahan Sarouk Ivory Circa 1900. Super unusual main design elements of shadowed samovar
Antique Early 1900s Persian Sarouk Farahan Persian Rugs
Wool, Cotton
Antique Fine Farahan Sarouk Rug
Located in Katonah, NY
:: Small Farahan Sarouk Ivory Circa 1900. Super unusual main design elements of shadowed samovar
Wool, Cotton
Antique Persian Baktiary Rug, Farahan Sarouk Style, Ivory & Red Field
Located in New York, NY
In the Farahan-Sarouk manner, with a partially stepped, large ogival medallion, enclosing broken
Wool
$44,799Sale Price|20% Off
W 165 in L 285 in
Antique Farahan Sarouk Carpet, Handmade Oriental Rug, Ivory, Navy, Red
Located in Port Washington, NY
Finely woven Ferahan Sarouks were produced in the late 19th century until just before World War I
Wool
$15,999Sale Price|20% Off
W 84 in L 108 in
Antique Farahan Sarouk Carpet, Handmade Oriental Rug, Navy, Ivory, Green, Red
Located in Port Washington, NY
The History of Late 19th Century Farahan Sarouk Rugs Origins and Development Farahan Sarouk rugs
Wool
$19,199Sale Price|52% Off
W 103 in L 144 in
Antique Farahan Sarouk Carpet, Handmade Oriental Rug, Ivory, Red, Navy, Fine
Located in Port Washington, NY
Finely woven Farahan Sarouks were produced in the late 19th century until just before World War I
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Great Red and Ivory Color with Medallion Design Antique Sarouk Farahan Rug
Located in New York, NY
1920s Persian Sarouk Farahan Carpet ( 4'7" x 6'5" - 140 x 195 cm )
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1900s Antique Tribal Persian Farahan Sarouk Rug, Ivory Field, Coral Medallion
Located in New York, NY
This well-woven south Persian tribal scatter features an ivory field with closely set offset rows
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Antique Farahan Sarouk Carpet, Navy and Ivory Field, Salmon Pink Borders
Located in New York, NY
The navy ground displays a flattened hexagon lightly scalloped medallion with cartouche and anchor pendants, with a supporting dense small flower and vine pattern. The elaborate exte...
Wool
$18,999
W 54 in L 77 in
Antique Farahan Sarouk Rug, Handmade Oriental Rug, Ivory, Red, Navy, VERY FINE
Located in Port Washington, NY
Finely woven Farahan Sarouks were produced in the late 19th century until just before world war I
Wool
$8,800
W 56 in L 76 in
1880s Ivory Medallion Antique Sarouk Farahan Rug 4'8" x 6'4" Knotted Wool Carpet
Located in New York, NY
Antique Sarouk - Farahan rug, size: 4'8" x 6'4". Antique Sarouk – Farahan Persian Ivory 1880s Rug
Wool
$22,000
W 54 in L 78 in
1880s Ivory Floral Persian Formal Sarouk Farahan Carpet Woven 4'6"x6'6" Wool Rug
Located in New York, NY
19th Century Persian Sarouk Farahan Carpet ( 4'6" x 6'6" - 137 x 196 cm ) This late nineteenth
Wool
$5,500
W 51 in L 77 in
Antique Farahan Sarouk Rug, Handmade Oriental Rug, Ivory, Lt Blue Navy Very Fine
Located in Port Washington, NY
Finely woven Farahan Sarouks were produced in the late 19th century until just before world war I
Wool
$6,500
W 52 in L 78 in
Sarouk Farahan Rug with Florals and Vine Scrolls in Red, Ivory, Taupe and Orange
Located in Atlanta, GA
Measures: 4'4 x 6'6. Sarouk Farahan Rug with Florals and Vine Scrolls in Red, Ivory, Taupe and
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19th Century Persian Farahan Sarouk Area Rug in Ivory, Blue & Red
Located in Barrington, IL
This 19th century Persian Farahan Sarouk area rug exemplifies the refinement and artistry of late
Wool, Cotton
$5,600Sale Price|20% Off
W 51.19 in L 77.96 in
19th Century Farahan Sarouk Rug in Ivory, Indigo, and Rust Wool
Located in Barueri, SP, BR
This 19th-century Farahan Sarouk rug presents a beautifully composed design, defined by its ivory
Wool
19th Century Persian Farahan Sarouk Area Rug in Ivory, Green, Navy
Located in Barrington, IL
, antique Persian Sarouk, 19th century Persian rug, Farahan floral rug, ivory Persian rug, antique Persian
Wool, Cotton
Awesome Ivory and Red Color with Florid Design Antique Sarouk Farahan Rug
Located in New York, NY
Antique Sarouk - Farahan rug, size: 4'6" x 7'0".
Wool
19th Century Persian Farahan Sarouk Area Rug in Floral Pattern in Ivory, Blue
Located in Barrington, IL
A superb late 19th century Persian Farahan Sarouk rug, finely woven with a Persian Garden design
Wool, Cotton
$5,800
W 50 in L 78 in
1890s Blue Navy Formal Antique Persian Sarouk Farahan Carpet 4'2"x6'6" Wool Rug
Located in New York, NY
Late 19th Persian Sarouk Farahan Carpet 4'2" x 6'6" - 127 x 198 cm Antique Sarouk – Farahan
Wool
Antique Persian Farahan 16X26 Rust, Ivory & Blue Handmade Palace Sized Rug
Located in Houston, TX
An exceptional antique Persian Farahan rug, circa 1870s, hand-knotted in west-central Iran using
Wool
Vintage Persian Sarouk Wool 8x12 Ivory, Orange & Navy Handmade Area Rug
Located in Houston, TX
Condition: Vintage Circa: 2000s Origin: Persia Design: Farahan Sarouk Actual size: 8x11.9
Wool
$12,900
W 118 in L 173 in
Vintage Persian Farahan Wool 10X14 Ivory, Black, Brown & Blue Handmade Area Rug
Located in Houston, TX
Condition: Vintage Circa: 2000s Origin: Persia Design: Farahan Actual Size: 9.10 X 14.5 Color
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Vintage Persian Sarouk Wool 2x6 Red, Blue & Ivory Handmade Runner Rug
Located in Houston, TX
Condition: Vintage Circa: 2000s Origin: Persia Design: Sarouk Actual size: 2.3x6.2
Wool
Vintage Persian Sarouk Wool 9x12 Navy, Ivory & Pink Handmade Area Rug
Located in Houston, TX
Condition: Vintage Circa: 2000s Origin: Persia Design: Sarouk Actual size: 8.10x12.0
Wool
Vintage Persian Sarouk Wool 3x21 Navy, Ivory & Red Handmade Runner Rug
Located in Houston, TX
Condition: Vintage Circa: 1970s Origin: Persia Design: Sarouk Actual size: 
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Antique Persian Sarouk Wool 2x3 Red, Blue & Ivory Handmade Throw Rug
Located in Houston, TX
Condition: Antique Circa: 1930s Origin: Persia Design: Sarouk Actual size: 
Wool
$1,280Sale Price|35% Off
W 32 in L 116 in
Antique Persian Lilihan/Sarouk Runner, Ivory Color 2'8" x 9'8"
Located in Evanston, IL
2'8" x 9'8" Vintage/Antique handmade northwest Persian Lilihan/Sarouk runner. natural dyed wool
Wool
Antique Persian Sarouk Wool 4x7 Ivory, Red & Blue Handmade Area Rug
Located in Houston, TX
Condition: Antique Circa: 1920s Origin: Persia Design: Sarouk Actual size
Wool
Antique Feraghan Sarouk Rug in Ivory Background, Brown Red, Camel, and Teal
Located in Atlanta, GA
Measures : 4'4 x 6'6. Antique Ferahan Sarouk rug in ivory background, red brown, camel and teal
Wool
$9,500
W 72 in L 106 in
Antique Feraghan Sarouk Fine Persian Rug in Ivory Background & Intricate Design
Located in Atlanta, GA
Antique Sarouk Feraghan fine Persian Rug in Ivory Background on Floral Medallion Design. Country of
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Rare and Fine Antique Persian Sarouk Carpet, Ivory Field, circa 1940s
Located in New York, NY
Usually Sarouks are red and un the 9' by 12' size, so this larger, ivory ground example is quite
Wool
$9,570Sale Price|25% Off
W 101 in L 136 in
8'5"x11'4" Ivory Antique Persian Sarouk Fereghan Hand Knotted Wool Oriental Rug
Located in Carlstadt, NJ
Chiffon White, Antique Persian Sarouk Fereghan, Intricate Small Flower and Serrated Leaf Center
Wool
Wool Blue and Ivory Floral Farahan Persian Rug, Hand-Knotted 4' x 6'
Located in New York, NY
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Wool
$10,512Sale Price|34% Off
W 132 in L 216 in
Antique Persian Sarouk Carpet, Handmade Oriental Rug, Navy, Rust, Lt Blue, Ivory
Located in Port Washington, NY
This early 20th-century Persian Sarouk floral carpet, dating from around 1920, is a beautiful
Wool
$12,499
W 144 in L 224 in
Antique Persian Sarouk Mahajaran Wool 12x19 Ivory, Navy, & Red Handmade Area Rug
By Ashly Fine Rugs 1
Located in Houston, TX
Condition: Antique Origin: Persia Design: Sarouk Mahajaran Circa: 1920s Actual Size: 12' X 18'8
Wool, Cotton
Traditional Sarouk Wool Rug, Rich Navy, Red and Ivory with Floral Detailing, 2x3
Located in New York, NY
This 2'x3' Sarouk rug embodies the romance of Old World Persian weaving, where intricate floral
Wool
Antique Persian Fine Traditional Handwoven Luxury Wool Ivory/Navy Rug
Located in Secaucus, NJ
focal points within larger rooms. The Farahan Sarouk rug's fusion of history and aesthetics brings a
Wool
Antique Persian Fine Traditional Handwoven Luxury Wool Ivory / Rust Rug
Located in Secaucus, NJ
Antique Persian Fine Traditional Handwoven Luxury Wool Ivory / Rust Rug. Size: 7'-2" x 10'-4"
Wool
Antique Persian Fine Traditional Handwoven Luxury Wool Ivory / Blue Rug
Located in Secaucus, NJ
Antique Persian Fine Traditional Handwoven Luxury Wool Ivory / Blue Rug. Size: 9'-8" x 6'-7"
Wool
Antique Rust and Ivory Persian Geometric Malayer Rug circa 1930s
Located in New York, NY
Hamedan and Sarouk rugs and carpets. The designs range from diamond or hexagon shaped medallions to all
Wool
Antique Rust Ivory Navy Blue Geometric Malayer Persian Rug, circa 1880-1900s
Located in New York, NY
both Hamedan and Sarouk rugs and carpets. The designs range from diamond or hexagon shaped medallions
Wool
Antique Navy Blue and Ivory Tribal Persian Bijar Runner Rug circa 1900
Located in New York, NY
This is a lovely antique navy blue and ivory Persian Bijar rug hand knotted in Iran in the 1900s
Wool
$24,000
W 82 in L 190 in
Antique Vintage Rust and Ivory Persian Floral Malayer Area Rug, circa 1910-1920s
Located in New York, NY
characteristics of both Hamedan and Sarouk rugs and carpets. The designs range from diamond or hexagon shaped
Wool
$98,000
W 174 in L 246 in
Oversize Large Antique Persian Rust Blue Ivory Mahal Ziegler Rug, circa 1940s
Located in New York, NY
Persian Mahal carpets have made quite a name for themselves among the weaving culture since the 19th century. The sophisticated and quirky design of these beauties is what separates ...
Wool
Antique Persian Farahan Rug with Ivory, Rust and Navy
Located in Evanston, IL
This antique Farahan has a central medallion design with a floral pattern. The finely hand knotted
Wool
Handwoven Antique Persian Farahan circa 1910 in Terracotta and Ivory
Located in Dallas, TX
Handwoven antique Persian Farahan rug featuring a diamond shaped medallion with pendants surrounded
Wool
Antique Persian Fereghan Sarouk, Ivory Field, Wool, Scatter Size, 1890
Located in Williamsburg, VA
This is a superb example of an early Persian Fereghan Sarouk. (This is a name given to very early
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Unavailable
W 130 in L 161 in
Antique Persian Fereghan Sarouk, Ivory Background Wool 1890 Room Size Rare
Located in Williamsburg, VA
A very rare antique Persian Fereghan Sarouk with an ivory field and no center medallion from 1890
Wool
Unavailable
W 54 in L 79 in
Antique Persian Fereghan Sarouk, Ivory Background and Birds Deer Wool, 1890
Located in Williamsburg, VA
A very rare and unusual antique Persian Fereghan Sarouk with an ivory field. Highly decorative with
Wool
Antique Farahan Sarouk Carpet, Handmade Oriental Rug, Ivory, Navy, Green, Rust
Located in Port Washington, NY
Finely woven Farahan Sarouks were produced in the late 19th century until just before World War I
Wool
Antique Farahan Sarouk Carpet, Handmade Oriental Rug, Ivory, Navy, Pink, Fine
Located in Port Washington, NY
Finely woven Ferahan Sarouks were produced in the late 19th century until just before World War I
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Finely Woven Persian Farahan Sarouk Rug, Ivory Field with Coral Accents
Located in New York, NY
This well woven, leathery textured village scatter displays a buff cartouche medallion, with a four direction near black and dark blue sub-medallion, on a cream ground decorated with...
Wool
Ivory Background Antique Persian Sarouk Farahan Rug. Size: 10 ft x 13 ft
Located in New York, NY
Finely Woven Ivory Background Antique Sarouk Farahan Rug, Country of Origin / Rug Type: Persian
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Extremely Fine Ivory Background Antique Persian Farahan Rug
Located in New York, NY
medallion design customary on so-called Sarouk-Farahans is classically Persian, as is all the minor detail
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Semi Antique Round Circular Red Brown Navy Blue Ivory Floral Persian Bijar Rug
Located in New York, NY
This is a lovely antique round Persian Bijar rug hand knotted in Iran in the 1980s and measures 8.6 ft in diameter. Bijar rugs are mainly woven in the town of Bijar and its surrou...
Wool
Rust Antique Sarouk Farahan Handmade Medallion Motif Persian Wool Rug
Located in Norwalk, CT
Beautiful antique Persian Farahan hand knotted Wool rug with rust field a navy blue on a center medallion. This rug has multicolor accents all-over the design and a gorgeous frame wi...
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Antique Persian Heriz Rug
Located in New York, NY
An antique Persian Heriz rug from the early 20th century. Measures: 11' 8" x 14' 5"
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Antique Persian Serapi Oversize Rug
Located in New York, NY
An antique Persian Serapi 15' x 22 oversize rug handmade during the early 20th century. Measures: 15' 2" x 22' 0".
Wool
$23,199Sale Price|20% Off
W 138 in L 162 in
Antique Persian Heriz Carpet Handmade Wool Oriental Rug, Rust, Navy
Located in Port Washington, NY
Heriz carpets are the staple of the furnishing market and remain the most popular of all NW Persian carpets. They were produced for the rapidly growing US market in the late 19th-ear...
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Outstanding Early 20th Century Sarouk Farahan Rug
Located in Chicago, IL
An extraordinary early 20th century Persian Sarouk Farahan rug with a wonderfully woven abstract medallion woven in myriad flowers and vines with a crimson background, all on a field...
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Antique Persian Sarouk Farahan Rug
Located in Dallas, TX
78194 Antique Persian Sarouk Farahan rug. Measures: 03'04 x 04'07.
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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.
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