Early 20th Century Sarouk Mahal
Located in Chicago, IL
An outstanding early 20th century Persian Sarouk Mahal rug woven with a fantastic large-scale
Vintage 1930s Persian Sarouk Farahan Persian Rugs
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Early 20th Century Sarouk Mahal
Located in Chicago, IL
An outstanding early 20th century Persian Sarouk Mahal rug woven with a fantastic large-scale
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Persian Sarouk Mahal Rug
Located in San Diego, CA
This rug is an authentic hand knotted Sarouk Mahal rug with wool pile and cotton foundation. A
Wool, Cotton
Early 20th Century Persian Sarouk Mahal Rug
Located in Chicago, IL
A beautiful early 20th century Persian Sarouk Mahal rug with an all-over floral pattern with myriad
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Early 20th Century Persian Sarouk Mahal Rug
Located in Chicago, IL
An incredible large-scale early 20th century Persian Sarouk Mahal rug with a mirrored floral and
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Sarouk Mahal vintage rug wool hand knotted semi antique carpet
Located in Lohr, Bavaria, DE
SAROUK MAHAL PERSIAN RUG STUNNING RUG WITH VIBRANT COLORS: THIS BEAUTIFUL MEDIUM SIZE MAHALRUG WAS
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Persian Sarouk Mahal Rug
Located in San Diego, CA
This rug is an authentic hand knotted Sarouk rug with wool pile and cotton foundation. A Sarouk or
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Antique Persian Mohajeran Sarouk Rug
Located in Evanston, IL
also called "Sarouk Mohajeran," "Sultanabad" or "Sarouk Mahal".
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Antique Persian Sarouk Rug
Located in Evanston, IL
" or "Sarouk Mahal".
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Antique Persian Mohajeran Sarouk Rug
Located in Evanston, IL
" or "Sarouk Mahal".
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Antique Persian Mohajeran Sarouk Rug
Located in Evanston, IL
" or "Sarouk Mahal".
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Antique Persian Mohajeran Sarouk Rug
Located in Evanston, IL
relatively Fine Mahal rugs with higher pile Western influenced designs which today are also called "Sarouk
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Antique Persian Mohajiran Sarouk Runner
Located in Evanston, IL
"Sarouk Mohajeran", "Sultanabad" or "Sarouk Mahal".
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Antique Blue Persian Floral Sarouk Carpet, 12'05 x 18'07
Located in Dallas, TX
90023 Antique Persian Sarouk Mahal Rug, 12'05 x 18'07. Step into the world of timeless elegance
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Antique Persian Mohajeran Sarouk Blue
Located in Evanston, IL
today are also called "Sarouk Mohajeran," "Sultanabad" or "Sarouk Mahal".
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$35,500 / item
W 132 in L 249 in
Antique Persian Sarouk Rug, 11' x 20'9 Hand-Woven Wool, Aqua Blue, Iran, 1900
Located in New York, NY
, but urban style, Sarouks, Mahals, Sultanabad's and Feraghans, have been universally esteemed by
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Mahal Sarouk Carpet Rug, 20th century
Located in San Francisco, CA
Mahal Sarouk Carpet Rug, 20th century Very unusual green background. Additional Information
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Nice Vintage Mahal Runner
Located in Saint Ouen, FR
Beautiful floral design runner with beautiful colors with a pink field color, entirely hand knotted with wool velvet on cotton foundation.
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Vintage Persian Mahal Gallery Rug
Located in Dallas, TX
61172 Vintage Persian Mahal rug, 06'06 x 18'05. With its timeless design, incredible detail and
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Bold Vintage Persian Mahal Rug
Located in Chicago, IL
A bold vintage Persian mahal rug with an all-over large-scale floral and scrolling vine pattern
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Early 20th Century Persian Mahal Rug
Located in Chicago, IL
An incredible early 20th century Persian Mahal rug with the most wonderful all-over trellis floral
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Early 20th Century Persian Mahal Rug
Located in Chicago, IL
A gorgeous early 20th century Persian Mahal rug with the most incredible mirrored trellis floral
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$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
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$26,000Sale Price|35% Off
W 120 in L 242 in
Handmade 1880s Antique Mahal Blue Persian Wool Rug With Geometric Floral Motif
Located in Norwalk, CT
This beautiful oversized antique Mahal hand-knotted wool rug with a blue field. The Persian rug
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1920's Persian Mahal Carpet with Traditional Style
Located in Dallas, TX
Persian Mahal rug presents a stunning example of the blending of Sarouk and Mahal weaving traditions
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$41,446
W 165.36 in L 342.52 in
Monumental 28 x 14 ft Palatial Rug - Persian Tabriz Style - Djoharian Collection
Located in Lohr, Bavaria, DE
like Tabriz, Sarouk, and Mahal, making it an ideal choice for diverse high-end environments—from
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Vintage Persian Sarouk Mahal Herati Rug, circa 1940
Located in Northridge, CA
Vintage Persian Sarouk Mahal Herati rug circa 1940. Measures: 6' 8" x 10' 3". Hand-knotted
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Unavailable
W 148 in L 244 in
Antique Navy Persian Mahal Rug (Farahan Design) circa 1900 - FREE SHIPPING
Located in Dallas, TX
Handwoven antique Persian Mahal rug featuring an intricate Farahan design on a navy colored field
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Room Size Antique Hand Knotted Wool Red Persian Mahal Design Rug
Located in Atlanta, GA
This is an Classic antique hand knotted Persian Sarouk rug with Mahal design. It is made with wool
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Early 20th Century Persian Sarouk Mahal Rug
Located in Chicago, IL
A stunning early 20th century century Persian Sarouk Mahal rug with the most wonderful mirrored
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Fantastic Early 20th Century Sarouk Mahal Rug
Located in Chicago, IL
A fantastic early 20th century Persian Sarouk Mahal rug with an all-over field of flowers and vines
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Early 20th Century Persian Sarouk Mahal Rug
Located in Chicago, IL
A wonderful early 20th century Persian Sarouk Mahal with a large-scale mirrored floral pattern
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Antique Red Persian Floral Sarouk Carpet, 10'08 x 16'09
Located in Dallas, TX
90024 Antique Persian Sarouk Mahal Rug, 10'08 x 16'09. This exquisite hand-knotted wool Persian
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Incredible Antique Mohajeran Sarouk
Located in Evanston, IL
also called "Sarouk Mohajeran," "Sultanabad" or "Sarouk Mahal".
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Grape Design Persian Sarouk, circa 1920
Located in Evanston, IL
," "Sultanabad" or "Sarouk Mahal".
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Classic Persian Sarouk Rug, circa 1920
Located in Evanston, IL
," "Sultanabad" or "Sarouk Mahal".
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Antique Persian Mohajeran Sarouk Rug
Located in Evanston, IL
" or "Sarouk Mahal".
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Grape Design Persian Sarouk, circa 1930, Unusual Size
Located in Evanston, IL
," "Sultanabad" or "Sarouk Mahal".
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Fine Sarouk Mohajiran Runner
Located in Evanston, IL
"Sarouk Mohajeran", "Sultanabad" or "Sarouk Mahal".
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Antique Persian Mohajeran Sarouk Carpet, 8'7" x 12'3"
Located in Evanston, IL
relatively Fine Mahal rugs with higher pile Western influenced designs which today are also called "Sarouk
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Fine Sarouk Mohajiran Rug
Located in Evanston, IL
influenced designs which today are also called "Sarouk Mohajeran," "Sultanabad" or "Sarouk Mahal.".
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Antique Persian Sarouk Carpet, circa 1920's 7' x 10'
Located in Evanston, IL
relatively fine Mahal rugs with higher pile Western influenced designs which today are also called "Sarouk
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Antique Mohajeran Gazan Carpet
Located in Evanston, IL
relatively Fine Mahal rugs with higher pile Western influenced designs which today are also called "Sarouk
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Extraordinary Early 20th Century Mahal Rug
Located in Chicago, IL
An extraordinary early 20th century Persian Mahal rug with an amazing all-over pattern of
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Early 20th Century Meshkabad Mahal Rug
Located in Chicago, IL
An amazing early 20th century Persian Meshkabad Mahal rug with wonderfully woven large-scale floral
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Gorgeous Early 20th Century Mahal Rug
Located in Chicago, IL
A gorgeous early 20th century Persian Mahal rug with a mirrored pattern containing four large
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Antique Persian Mahal Rug with Traditional Style
Located in Dallas, TX
73378 antique Persian Mahal rug with Traditional style. Sophisticated and full of character, this
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Distressed Antique Persian Mahal Rug with Modern Rustic Style
Located in Dallas, TX
53629 Distressed Antique Persian Mahal rug with Modern Rustic Style 08'07 x 11'10. With ornate
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Antique Faraghan Mahal Fine Persian Rug in Multi Color Background
Located in Atlanta, GA
-0704, Faraghan Mahal, Antique Faraghan, Antique Mahal This exquisite antique Faraghan fine Persian
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Distressed Vintage Persian Mahal Floral Rug with Rustic English Baroque Style
Located in Dallas, TX
52782, distressed vintage Persian Mahal Floral rug with Rustic English Baroque style. With a
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Red Persian Mahal Pure Wool Hand Knotted Oriental Rug, 7'0" x 9'9"
Located in Carlstadt, NJ
This fabulous Hand-Knotted carpet has been created and designed for extra strength and durability. This rug has been handcrafted for weeks in the traditional method that is used to m...
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Antique Kurdish Rug 1920´s hand-knotted Burnt Orange and Beige
Located in Lohr, Bavaria, DE
Mahal, Sarouk or Farahan has the traditional motifs and structure. Pile material: Wool Warp and weft
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Antique Silk Heriz Serapi Rug
Located in New York, NY
tend to be allover designs of the type more often associated with Mahals, Kirmans, or Sarouks. On this
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Outstanding Early 20th Century Sarouk Mahal
Located in Chicago, IL
An outstanding early 20th century Persian Sarouk Mahal rug woven with a fantastic large-scale
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Sold
W 117 in L 157 in
9'9"x13'1" Red Semi Antique Persian Sarouk Mahal Full Pile Hand Knotted Wool Rug
Located in Carlstadt, NJ
Salsa Red, Semi Antique Persian Sarouk Mahal, Full Pile, Good Condition and Clean, 100% Wool, Hand
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Red Persian Pure Wool Sarouk Mahal Hand Knotted Oriental Rug, 6'9" x 10'5"
Located in Carlstadt, NJ
This fabulous Hand-Knotted carpet has been created and designed for extra strength and durability. This rug has been handcrafted for weeks in the traditional method that is used to m...
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Red Persian Pure Wool Sarouk Mahal Hand Knotted Oriental Rug, 7'3" x 10'5"
Located in Carlstadt, NJ
This fabulous Hand-Knotted carpet has been created and designed for extra strength and durability. This rug has been handcrafted for weeks in the traditional method that is used to m...
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Persian Sarouk Rug, circa 1920
Located in Evanston, IL
," "Sultanabad" or "Sarouk Mahal".
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Antique Persian Sarouk Rug
Located in Evanston, IL
" or "Sarouk Mahal".
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Antique Persian Mohajeran Sarouk
Located in Evanston, IL
" or "Sarouk Mahal".
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Antique Persian Sarouk Rug, circa 1920
Located in Evanston, IL
," "Sultanabad" or "Sarouk Mahal".
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Antique Sarouk Mohajeran Carpet, Blue
Located in Evanston, IL
" or "Sarouk Mahal".
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Antique Mohajeran Sarouk Carpet
Located in Evanston, IL
Antique Mohajeran sarouk carpet, 9'x x 12'1" in excellent condition, fine Manchaster wool. One of
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Antique Mohajeran Sarouk Carpet
Located in Evanston, IL
Antique Mohajeran sarouk carpet, 9' x 12'1" in excellent condition, fine Manchaster wool. One of
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Antique Sarouk Mohajeran Rug, Very Fine
Located in Evanston, IL
" or "Sarouk Mahal".
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Wonderful Persian Mohajeran Sarouk Rug, Manchester Wool
Located in Evanston, IL
" or "Sarouk Mahal".
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Antique Persian Manchester Wool Mohajeran Sarouk Rug
Located in Evanston, IL
" or "Sarouk Mahal".
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Antique Persian Mohajeran Sarouk Vase Rug, Manchester Wool
Located in Evanston, IL
" or "Sarouk Mahal".
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Antique Sarouk Rug, Tree of Life and Birds
Located in Evanston, IL
"Sarouk Mohajeran", "Sultanabad" or "Sarouk Mahal".
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Antique Persian Sarouk Runner, circa 1920 Perfect Condition, 2'7" x 6'6"
Located in Evanston, IL
also called "Sarouk Mohajeran," "Sultanabad" or "Sarouk Mahal".
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Mahal Vintage Rugs, Sarouk Persian Rugs, Carpet from Iran
Located in Wembley, GB
This Farahan Persian carpet is highly valued for its elegance and creativity. This orange rug has an abstract floral rug motives. On this geometric rug we can see orange, red, blue, ...
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Vintage Persian Mahal Rug with Sarouk Floral Design and Victorian Style
Located in Dallas, TX
77372 vintage Persian Mahal rug with Sarouk Floral design and Victorian style 03'10 x 05'11
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Vintage Persian Mahal Sarouk Rug with Rustic English Country Style, Entry Rug
Located in Dallas, TX
75675 Vintage Persian Mahal Sarouk Rug with Rustic English Country Style, Entry Rug 04'03 x 06'07
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Distressed Antique Persian Mahal Carpet
Located in New York, NY
An early 20th century Persian Mahal rug with an obscure motif in reds and navy blues. 9'3'' x 12'6''
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Wonderful Early 20th Century Mahal Rug
Located in Chicago, IL
An extraordinary early 20th century Persian Mahal rug with an amazing all-over pattern of
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Outstanding Early 20th Century Sarouk Rug
Located in Chicago, IL
An outstanding early 20th century Sarouk rug with a traditional all-over mirrored floral pattern woven in rich indigos, cranberries, and cream colors, and surrounded by one of the be...
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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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