Zabihi Collection Navy Sarouk Mini Rug
Located in New York, NY
An authentic early 20th-century Sarouk carpet with a traditional formal design on a navy ground
Early 20th Century Persian Sarouk Farahan Persian Rugs
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Zabihi Collection Navy Sarouk Mini Rug
Located in New York, NY
An authentic early 20th-century Sarouk carpet with a traditional formal design on a navy ground
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Vintage Navy Persian Sarouk Rug
Located in New York, NY
An authentic 3rd quarter of the 20th-century Persian Sarouk rug with a floral design on a navy
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Antique Navy Blue Persian Sarouk Rug
Located in New York, NY
border design on a crisp navy blue field, circa 1910. Measures: 2'9" x 4'7" Investment-level Sarouk
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Captivating Navy Blue Persian Sarouk Ferehan Rug
Located in New York, NY
An authentic early 20th-century Sarouk Ferehan navy blue field carpet with an all-over geometric
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Zabihi Collection Antique Navy Blue Persian Sarouk Rug
Located in New York, NY
An authentic early 20th-century room size Persian Mohajeran Sarouk carpet in predominantly navy
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Jewel Tone Navy Fine Sarouk Scatter Mini Rug
Located in New York, NY
An authentic early 20th-century Sarouk carpet with traditional formal design Measures: 1'10" x
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Antique Mahjaran Sarouk Navy / Rust Area Rug 16'10"x38'
Located in Secaucus, NJ
Sarouk rugs come from west central Persia. On a navy field and rust border this rug expresses
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Fine Antique "American Sarouk" Rug, Red Velvety Field, Navy Borders
Located in New York, NY
With exceptional wool, this "American Sarouk" style central Persian city carpet features a red-rose
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Traditional Handwoven Luxury Semi Antique Persian Sarouk Wool Red / Navy
Located in Secaucus, NJ
Traditional Handwoven Luxury Semi Antique Persian Sarouk Wool Red / Navy. Size: 9'-3" x 11'-6"
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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
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Zabihi Collection Navy Antique Indo Persian Sarouk Rug
Located in New York, NY
an early 20th Century Navy Indo Sarouk Rug Details rug no. j4345 size 2' 3" x 4' 9" (69 x 145 cm)
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$44,799Sale Price|20% Off
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
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Zabihi Collection Navy Antique Persian Sarouk Small Runner
By King
Located in New York, NY
1920s Persian Sarouk small runner with a navy ground and floral design 2'6'' x 6'6'' .
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$5,956Sale Price|30% Off
Antique Navy Mohajeran Sarouk Rug 2'9'' x 6'8''
Located in New York, NY
Antique Navy Mohajeran Sarouk Rug 2'9'' x 6'8''. Perhaps Mohajeran village which was famous for
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Antique Persian Sarouk Farahan Handmade Allover Designed Navy Blue Wool Rug
Located in Norwalk, CT
Beautiful antique Sarouk Farahan hand knotted wool rug with a navy-blue field. This Farahan rug has
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$15,999Sale Price|20% Off
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
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$19,199Sale Price|52% Off
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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Striking Navy Blue Color And Beige Palmettes Design Antique Persian Sarouk Rug
Located in New York, NY
This is an extremely densely patterned circa 1920 high quality Sarouk whose swirling, thick red
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Antique Persian Sarouk Red / Navy Rug, circa 1940, Size 6'3 x 12'6
Located in Secaucus, NJ
colors of this Sarouk rug are a rich, vibrant red and a deep navy blue. The red hues are likely to vary
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Antique Sarouk with Navy Field and Floral Design
Located in New York, NY
The end-pointed and pinched navy field shows a reticulated rose diamond medallion supportedby a
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Antique Persian Farahan Sarouk Carpet, Light Orange & Navy Field, Mansion Carpet
Located in New York, NY
pattern, and supports a roughly octogramme navy medallion with pendants, with an ivory sub-medallion and
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Antique Persian Sarouk Rug, Hot Pink Field, Navy Borders, circa 9s0
Located in New York, NY
dispersed floral spray pattern around a central small rosette on a rose ground. Navy border with rosettes
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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
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$10,800Sale Price|25% Off
6'4"x16'3" Navy Antique Persian Fereghan Sarouk Hand Knotted Wool Runner Rug
Located in Carlstadt, NJ
Midnight Blue, Antique Persian Fereghan Sarouk with Intricate and Repetitive Geometric Flower
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$10,512Sale Price|34% Off
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
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$21,599Sale Price|20% Off
Antique Farahan Sarouk Carpet, Handmade Oriental Rug, Red, Navy, Fine Details
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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Antique Persian Sarouk Farahan Handmade Floral Motif Oversize Navy Blue Wool Rug
Located in Norwalk, CT
Beautiful antique Sarouk Farahan hand-knotted wool rug with a navy-blue field. This Farahan rug has
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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
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19th Century Antique Faraghan Sarouk With All-Over Design in Navy Background
Located in Atlanta, GA
Late 19th Century Antique Feraghan Sarouk With All-Over Design in Navy and Multi Colors, Keivan
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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
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Antique Persian Beige Light Blue Navy Blue Farahan Sarouk Small Rug Pair
Located in New York, NY
This is a fine example of a lovely antique Farahan Sarouk dating from the 1930s measuring 3.9 x 5.1
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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
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Zabihi Collection Oversize Manchester Wool Navy Persian Sarouk Rug
Located in New York, NY
1910s Persian Sarouk rug woven with Manchester wool. An all-over sprayed floral design on a
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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
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1880s Navy Red Antique Formal Persian Sarouk Farahan Carpet 14'3"x17'2" Wool Rug
Located in New York, NY
19th Century Persian Sarouk Farahan Carpet ( 14'3" x 17'2" - 434 x 523 ) Antique Large Sarouk
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Antique Persian Lilian Sarouk Area Rug in Red, Navy, Blue
Located in Barrington, IL
A beautiful antique Persian Lilian Sarouk rug from the early 1900s, handwoven in the renowned
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Zabihi Collection Navy Blue Antique Persian Sarouk Manchester Wool Rug
Located in New York, NY
with navy borders. Rarely are they found in inverse colors like this stellar example. Mohajeran Sarouk
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Zabihi Collection Navy Blue Field Antique Persian Fine Sarouk Rug
Located in New York, NY
Late 19th Century navy field Sarouk Ferehan Rug Details rug no. j4270 size 8' 6" x 11' 10" (259 x
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Antique Sarouk Farahan with Floral Motifs in Salmon, Green, Beige and Navy Blue
Located in Atlanta, GA
Antique Sarouk Farahan with Floral Motifs in Salmon, Green, Beige and Navy Blue. Keivan Woven Arts
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Antique Sarouk with a Navy Ground and a Red Border
Located in New York, NY
for the period “American Sarouk” pattern of detached floral sprays, here on a rich navy ground. A very
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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
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Antique Persian Beige Light Blue Navy Blue Farahan Sarouk Small Rug, c. 1930s
Located in New York, NY
This is a fine example of a lovely antique Farahan Sarouk dating from the 1930s measuring 3.9 x 5.1
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Antique Large Sarouk Faraghan Rug with Floral Pattern in Navy and Orange-Red
Located in Atlanta, GA
Antique Sarouk Farahan rug with all over floral design. Keivan Woven Arts / rug R20-0835, country
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Antique Persian Rose Beige and Navy Blue Farahan Sarouk Rug, circa 1880-1900
Located in New York, NY
This is a fine example of a lovely antique Farahan Sarouk dating from the 1880s-1900s measuring 4.1
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19th Century Antique Persian Farahan Sarouk Rug in Navy & Plum
Located in Barrington, IL
A timeless masterpiece, this 19th-century antique Persian Farahan Sarouk rug captivates with its
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Zabihi Collection Navy Blue Persian Traditional Room Size Sarouk Rug
Located in New York, NY
Rare navy field high-quality antique Persian Sarouk room-size rug. The piece is in mint condition
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$23,999Sale Price|20% Off
Antique Farahan Sarouk Rug, Handmade Oriental Rug, Rusty Red Navy Blue Very 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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$7,199Sale Price|20% Off
Antique Farahan Sarouk Rug, Handmade Oriental Rug, Rusty Red Navy Blue Very 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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Antique Persian Sarouk Rug, American Style, Navy All-Over Field and Pink Accents
Located in New York, NY
floral spray "American" style pattern on the rare navy ground instead of red or rose. The rose border of
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Antique Square Persian Red Navy Blue Farahan Sarouk Room Size Area Rug c. 1900s
Located in New York, NY
Sarouk rugs, the thickness of the luxurious pile allows Sarouk rugs to withstand the level of foot
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Zabihi Collection Rare Navy Blue Field Antique Persian Fine Sarouk Rug
Located in New York, NY
An elegant rare size early 20th century navy blue field antique Persian Sarouk. Salmon Pink
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Luxury Traditional Hand-Knotted Bengal Sarouk Navy/Salmon 12x15 Rug
Located in Secaucus, NJ
The rug is meticulously crafted using the most intricate traditional weaving techniques, guided by the expertise of skilled artisans. Each rug is a labor of love, with handweavers de...
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19th Century Persian Farahan Sarouk Area Rug in Ivory, Green, Navy
Located in Barrington, IL
This exceptional 19th century Persian Farahan Sarouk area rug exemplifies the artistic
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Antique Persian Sarouk Area Rug in Allover Pattern in Red, Ivory, Navy
Located in Barrington, IL
An exceptional antique Persian Sarouk carpet dating to the first quarter of the 20th century
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Antique Persian Sarouk Rug, Hand-Woven Wool, Navy Blue, Circa 1900 4'6x7'7
Located in New York, NY
4'6 x 7'7. A lovely Sarouk rug from Persia, circa 1900. The navy blue ground has wonderfully
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Antique Farahan Sarouk with Navy Field Exceptional Medallion, Circa 1900's
Located in New York, NY
The navy field of this very well-woven village carpet shows a four section small flower design
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Fine Mohajeran Sarouk with Navy Blue Center Field and Terracotta Tones c.1920
Located in Hudson, NY
A fine Persian Mohajeran Sarouk circa 1920, with a navy blue center field and tones of terracotta
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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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