Handmade Antique Persian Jozan Sarouk Rug 2.1' x 2.9', 1920s - 1N115
Located in Bordeaux, FR
Step into a piece of history with this exquisite Antique Persian Jozan Sarouk Rug, hand-knotted
Wool
Antique Early 20th Century Jozan Sarouk Rug
Located in Closter, NJ
The village of Sarouk in the Arak province in northern Persia is known for producing finely woven
Wool, Cotton
Zabihi Collection Pair of Persian Jozan Sarouk Rugs
Located in New York, NY
An early 20th-century pair of Persian Sarouk Jozan Rugs. $ 1,500 each if purchased individually
Wool
Zabihi Collection Persian Sarouk Jozan Rug
By King
Located in New York, NY
An early 20th century Persian Jozan sarouk in soft brown and orange. 3'3'' x 4'9'' .
Wool
Antique Sarouk King Shapur Rug
By King
Located in New York, NY
Rare antique Persian Jozan Sarouk rug mat symbolizing king Shapur who was a Persian king dating
Wool
Jozan Sarouk Rug
Located in San Francisco, CA
Persian Jozan Sarouk rug. Measures: 3'4" x 4'11".
Wool
Antique Jozan Sarouk Rug
By King
Located in New York, NY
An early 20th century high collectible Jozan Sarouk rug. Rich vibrant colors , even medium pile
Wool
Antique Jozan Sarouk Rug
By King
Located in New York, NY
An early 20th century super fine high collectible jozan sarouk rug. Rich vibrant colors , even
Wool
Antique Jozan Sarouk Wool Rug C1930
Located in Big Flats, NY
Antique Jozan Sarouk Wool Rug with Central Medallion C1930 Measures - 64 1/2" x 41 1/2" x 1/2"
Wool
Antique Persian Jozan Sarouk Blue Oriental Wool Rug C1930
Located in Big Flats, NY
Antique Persian Jozan Sarouk Blue Oriental Wool Rug C1930 Measures - 66" x 40.5"
Wool
Beautiful Early 20th Century Jozan Sarouk Rug
Located in Chicago, IL
An exceptional early 20th century Persian Jozan Sarouk rug with a beautiful mirrored floral and
Wool
Jozan Sarouk Persian Oriental Wool Rug, c1930
Located in Big Flats, NY
An antique Persian Josan Sarouk oriental rug offers wool construction with central medallion in
Wool
Zabihi Collection Persian Sarouk Jozan Rug
By King
Located in New York, NY
An early 20th-century elegant Persian Jozan Sarouk 1'11'' x 2'7'' .
Wool
Jozan Persian Sarouk Rug
By King
Located in New York, NY
An early 20th century high collectible Jozan Sarouk rug with an ornate palette in rich brick red
Wool
Ornate Jozan Persian Sarouk Rug
By King
Located in New York, NY
An early 20th century high collectible Jozan Sarouk rug with an ornate palette in rich brick red
Wool
Antique Persian Jozan Farhan Sarouk 10'x14' Floral Oriental Wool Rug C1920
Located in Big Flats, NY
Antique Persian Jozan Farhan Sarouk 10'x14' Oriental Wool Rug with Central Medallion & Floral
Wool
Antique Persian Souf Carpet
Located in New York, NY
it’s from the sarouk Jozan region. 2'1'' x 2'7'' Souf rugs are very rare technique found as they have
Wool
Antique Navy Jozan Sarouk Rug
By King
Located in New York, NY
An early 20th century high collectible jozan sarouk rug. Rich vibrant colors, even medium pile
Wool
Antique Persian Jozan Sarouk 5'x7' Wool Rug with Allover Floral Design C1920
Located in Big Flats, NY
Antique Persian Jozan Sarouk 5'x7' Wool Rug with Allover Floral Design C1920 Measures - 51 1/4" x
Wool
Jozan Persian Sarouk Rug
Located in New York, NY
a mid-20th century mat size jozan sarouk rug Measures: 2' x 2'11”.
Wool
Brown and Black Italian Leather Checkerboard Rug
Located in New York, NY
A vintage Italian Art Deco rug from the mid-20th century. A true oddity. Brown and black leather squares alternate in a chessboard (checkerboard) pattern on this totally modern scatt...
Leather
Karin Mobring 'Natura' Easy Chair, Sweden, 1970s
Located in Stockholm, SE
'Natura' armchair by Karin Mobring, 1970s. Leather and pine wood.
Leather, Pine
Zabihi Collection Antique Turkish Rug Pillow
Located in New York, NY
Pillow made from an antique Turkish Sivas rug. 19'' x 19''
Wool, Cotton, Foam
Zabihi Collection Large Antique Persian Heriz Rug
Located in New York, NY
Wonderful high decorative antique Large Persian Heriz Rug from the 1st quarter of the 20th century 11'3'' x 15'6'' The finest antique Persian Heriz rugs are geometric in design wit...
Wool
Zabihi Collection Vintage Turkish Anatolian Small Room Rug
Located in New York, NY
Mid-20th century Turkish Anatolian intermediate rug 6'6'' x 10'
Wool
$32,000
W 140 in L 188 in
19th Century French Napoleon III Aubusson Rug in Clay, Blue, Green, and Pink
By Aubusson Manufacture
Located in Dallas, TX
French 19th century large Aubusson rug from the Napoleon III period. This Aubusson is handwoven and has a beautiful color range, consisting of a clay field with a cream center medali...
Wool
Zabihi Collection Persian Malayer Accent Rug
Located in New York, NY
Persian Malayer Accent Rug in earth tones from the 2nd quarter of the 20th century size 4' 5" x 6'10"
Wool
$3,625
W 54 in L 74 in
Galerie Shabab Collection Early 20th Century Handmade Persian Afshar Accent Rug
Located in New York, NY
An antique Persian Afshar accent rug handmade during the early 20th century. Measures: 4' 6" x 6' 2"
Wool
Traditional Red Blue Mahal Room Size Rug
Located in New York, NY
Persian Mahal room size rug with Classic diamond shape medallion and border at a great value. Full pile condition throughout. Red field, accents in ivory, blue, pink and gray. Cant a...
Wool
Zabihi Collection Blue Peach Green Persian Sarouk Rug
Located in New York, NY
An early 20th Century formal persian sarouk rug . Great statement rug for a foyer rug no. j2499 size 5' 9" x 9' 4" (175 x 284 cm)
Wool
Antique Persian Dorokhsh Carpet
Located in New York, NY
An antique Persian Dorokhsh carpet from the early 20th century. The dark brown field features squared cartouches enclosing palmettes alternating with palmettes-in-lozenges in offset ...
Wool
Persian Sarouk Rug
By King
Located in New York, NY
An early 20th century classic Persian Sarouk rug in copper, blue and brown . Measures: 3'3'' x 4'9”.
Wool
Persian Lion Kilim
Located in New York, NY
Accent size Persian Kilim from the late 20th century with a lion sitting on a striated black grey field. Measures: 5'1'' x 6'5''. This was originally belonging to a private Per...
Wool
Zabihi Collection Brown Rust Color Persian Rug
Located in New York, NY
Early 20th century Kurdish with a tribal all-over design on a chocolate brown field with accents in a rusty brick red, circa 1930. Measures: 4'3" x 6'5".
Wool
$3,625
W 53 in L 76 in
Galerie Shabab Collection Early 20th Century Handmade Persian Senneh Accent Rug
Located in New York, NY
An antique Persian Senneh accent rug handmade during the early 20th century. Measures: 4' 5" x 6' 4"
Wool
Zabihi Collection Masculine Antique Persian Sultanabad Rug
Located in New York, NY
late 19th Century Persian Sultanabad Rug size 7'3'' x 10'
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.
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