Antique Persian Sarouk Mohajeran Rug, C-1920
Located in Evanston, IL
Antique handmade Northwest Persian Sarouk Mohajeran rug, c-1910, 2'7" x 5'2", fine wool, in red and blue color and traditional floral design and this rug has been woven in high quali...
Wool
Antique Persian Mohajeran Sarouk Carpet, 11'8" x 16'3"
Located in Evanston, IL
Sarouk, a small village and its neighboring villages in northwestern Iran are the source of large numbers rugs imported into the United States. The Sarouk carpet production came into...
Wool
1920s Red Floral Antique Persian Sarouk Carpet 13' 8" x 14' Handknotted Wool Rug
Located in New York, NY
1920s Persian Sarouk Carpet ( 13' 8" x 14' - 417 x 427 ) Antique Sarouk Room Size Wool Coral Rug, Circa Date: 1920s. This exceptional Persian Sarouk exemplifies the finest weaving t...
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Antique SAROUK RUG RR3657
Located in Shamokin Dam, PA
This is a SAROUK FARAHAN rug in superb condition, 100% wool pile.
Wool
1920s Antique Persian Sarouk Wool Area Rug with Floral Motifs, 11'9" x 16'4"
Located in Dallas, TX
This exquisite 1920s antique Persian Sarouk area rug embodies the rich heritage and refined craftsmanship for which Sarouk carpets are highly esteemed. Handwoven from premium wool, t...
Wool, Cotton
Handmade Antique Persian Sarouk Rug 4.3' x 6.5', 1920s - 1N25
Located in Bordeaux, FR
This handmade antique Persian Sarouk rug from the 1920s is a beautiful example of traditional craftsmanship. Measuring 6.5 feet (199 cm) in length and 4.3 feet (131 cm) in width, thi...
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Handmade Antique Persian Style Sarouk Rug 1.9' x 2.4', 1920s - 1D139
Located in Bordeaux, FR
Discover a timeless piece of craftsmanship with this antique American Sarough rug. Hand-knotted in the early 20th century, it features a luxurious wool pile on a durable cotton found...
Wool
Handmade Antique Persian Style Sarouk Rug 2' x 2.5', 1920s - 1D138
Located in Bordeaux, FR
Step back in time with this authentic antique Sarough rug, a rare piece of early 20th-century craftsmanship. Hand-knotted with care, it features high-quality wool on a cotton foundat...
Wool
Royal Tribal Sarouk in Khaki and Daylight Blue Circa 1920 Antique
Located in New York, NY
Royal Tribal Sarouk in Khaki and Daylight Blue Circa 1920 Antique
Wool
1920s Red Rust Field Shah Abbas Floral Antique Sarouk Farahan Knotted Wool Rug
Located in New York, NY
Antique Sarouk Red 1925 Rug, Circa Date: 1925. This exceptional example of weave originates from the Sarouk region, renowned for producing some of the most durable and aesthetically ...
Wool
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Traditional vintage rug wool hand knotted semi antique carpet
Located in Lohr, Bavaria, DE
STUNNING RUG WITH VIBRANT COLORS: THIS BEAUTIFUL MEDIUM SIZE RUG WAS KNOTTED USING FINE WOOL AND NATURAL DYES. THIS GIVES THE CARPET A DECORATIVE LOOK. Pile: Wool Warp: Cotton Styl...
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Handmade Antique Persian Sarouk Rug 4' x 6.8', 1920s - 2B93
Located in Bordeaux, FR
An exquisite example of classic Persian weaving, this antique Sarouk rug (c. 1920s) is a testament to the enduring formality and quality of the region's craftsmanship. Sarouk rugs ar...
Wool
Handmade Antique Persian Sarouk Rug 4.3' x 6.4', 1920s - 2B95
Located in Bordeaux, FR
An exceptionally handsome and classic example of early 20th-century weaving, this antique Persian Sarouk rug (c. 1920s) is a favorite among designers for its enduring quality and sop...
Wool
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 from high-quality wool circa the 1920s. Jozan Sarouk rugs are highly prized for their ...
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Antique Persian Sarouk Rug 1920s Large Handmade Wool Floral 9.2 x 11.6 ft -1B994
Located in Bordeaux, FR
A beautiful handmade antique Persian Sarouk rug from the 1920s, showcasing the timeless elegance and craftsmanship that make Sarouk rugs highly sought after. This piece features a r...
Wool
Antique Persian Sarouk Rug, circa 1920
Located in Northridge, CA
Antique Persian Sarouk rug circa 1920 Measures: 4' 3" x 6' 9" Hand-knotted wool pile on a cotton foundation Field color: Red Border color: Navy-Blue Accent color: Royal-Blue, Ivo...
Wool
Antique Persian Sarouk Rug
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Age: Circa 1920 Colors: salmon, gray blue, gray, sage Pile: low Wear Notes: 7-8 Material: wool on cotton Antique Persian Sarouk with a salmon field and blue accents. textural an...
Wool, Cotton
Dark Blue Antique Persian Sarouk Rug
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Age: Circa 1920 Colors: blue, tan, maroon, ruby, blue-green (jewel tones) Pile: medium Wear Notes: 2 Material: Wool Classic and elegant antique Sarouk woven in the fi...
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Antique Sarouk Persian Oriental Rug
Located in Sarasota, FL
This circa 1920 Persian Sarouk measures 12.0’ x 13.9”. It has an overall design very reminiscent of a Kashan.
Antique Persian Sarouk Oriental Rug
Located in Sarasota, FL
This circa 1920 Sarouk Antique Persian Oriental Rug measures 11’10” X 15’0” ( 365 x 507 cm).
Wool
Antique Persian Sarouk, All-Over Design on Navy Field, Wool, 1920
Located in Williamsburg, VA
Persian Sarouk with an all-over field design with a navy background and a coral border. The field is decorated with vines, tendrills and flowers in light blue, gold and teal. The woo...
Wool
Antique Persian Sarouk, All-Over Design on Navy Field, Wool, 1920
Located in Williamsburg, VA
Persian Sarouk with an all-over field design with a navy background and a coral border. The field is decorated with vines, tendrils and flowers in light blue, gold and teal. The wool...
Wool
Antique Persian Sarouk Rug for American Market, circa 1920s
Located in San Mateo, CA
This is an antique hand-knotted American Sarouk rug, made in Iran, circa 1920 for the American market.
Wool, Cotton
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Antique Persian Sarouk, All-Over Design on Rust Field, Wool, Room Size, 1920
Located in Williamsburg, VA
Persian Sarouk with an all-over field design with a rust background and a navy border. The field is decorated with vines, tendrills and flowers in light blue, gold and teal. The wool...
Wool
Antique Navy & Red Persian Farahan Rug circa 1920 - FREE SHIPPING
Located in Dallas, TX
Handwoven antique Persian Farahan rug featuring a diamond shaped terracotta medallion and corners surrounded by a leaf and vine motif with a navy colored field and border accented in...
Wool
Antique Persian Sarouk Rug, C-1920
Located in Evanston, IL
Antique Persian Sarouk rug, c-1920, 2'2" x 4', fine wool, in red and blue color and traditional floral design and this rug has been woven in high quality, the condition is excellent ...
Wool
Antique Sarouk Persian Rug , c-1920
Located in Evanston, IL
Indulge in the timeless elegance of our Antique Handmade Northwest Persian Sarouk Rug, a precious gem dating back to around 1920.
Wool
Classic Persian Sarouk Rug, circa 1920
Located in Evanston, IL
Made in Persia circa 1920s, in perfect condition. The source of this important provenance has been in the village of Sarouk. North of Arak (formerly Sultanabad). Sarouks are known t...
Wool
Antique Persian Sarouk Rug, circa 1920
Located in Evanston, IL
Persian Sarouk rug with allover motif on a red field in excellent condition. Measures: 2' x 4'1".
Wool
Antique Persian Sarouk, circa 1920
Located in Morton Grove, IL
A soft red, terracotta field framed by a strong navy border that sets the rug well, this antique Persian rug was handmade in the town of Sarouq western Iran. Angular vines, the combi...
Wool
Marvelous Persian Sarouk, c-1920's
Located in Evanston, IL
Great size painted Persian Sarouk, circa 1920 in excellent condition and Fine quality.
Wool
Antique Persian Sarouk Oriental Rug, circa 1920's
Located in Evanston, IL
Antique Persian Sarouk rug. Red and blue floral design. Sarouk is name of a town located in north west Persia.
Wool
Flawless Antique Persian Sarouk circa 1920
Located in Morton Grove, IL
Very handsome antique Sarouk, handwoven in a major center of rug making in western Iran.With deep maroon field decorated with bokeh of flowers on its for corner and beautifully draw...
Wool
Gorgeous Persian Sarouk Carpet, circa 1920
Located in Evanston, IL
This is an authentic handmade rug. It was made in Persia around the 1920s or before. The design is overall floral motives, garden design. The overall color pallet is red blue tones w...
Wool
Antique Persian Sarouk Oriental Rug, circa 1920
Located in Big Flats, NY
An antique Persian Sarouk offers wool construction with detached floral spray on red ground, circa 1920 Measures: 77" x 55".
Wool
Grape Design Persian Sarouk, circa 1920
Located in Evanston, IL
Made in Persia, circa 1920s, in perfect condition. The source of this important provenance has been in the village of Sarouk. North of Arak (formerly Sultanabad). Sarouks are known ...
Wool
1920 Antique Persian Sarouk Pure Wool Hand Knotted Rug, Clean
Located in Carlstadt, NJ
This is a genuine hand knotted oriental rug. It is not hand tufted or machine made a rug. our entire inventory is made of either hand knotted or handwoven rugs. It took about 6 Mo...
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Antique Persian Sarouk Wool Oriental Rug, circa 1920
Located in Big Flats, NY
An antique Persian Sarouk Oriental rug offers wool construction with central floral medallion and allover floral and foliate design on red ground, circa 1920.
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Antique Persian Sarouk Wool Oriental Rug, circa 1920
Located in Big Flats, NY
An antique Persian Sarouk oriental rug offers wool construction with central floral medallion and all-over floral and foliate design on red ground, circa 1920.
Wool
Antique Persian Sarouk Oriental Rug Mat, circa 1920
Located in Big Flats, NY
An antique Persian Sarouk oriental mat offers wool construction with central medallion and detached floral spray on red ground, circa 1920 Measures: 34" L x 27" W.
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Great Persian Lilihan / Sarouk Runner, circa 1920
Located in Evanston, IL
Beautiful colors with fine quality, circa 1920. Produced south of the city of Arak by Armenians in Persia, Lilihan rugs are known for their design. Traditionally designed with a cur...
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Antique Persian Sarouk Rug, circa 1920 4'3" x 6'8"
Located in Evanston, IL
This beautiful 4'3" x 6'8" area rug is a great example of the bold and luxurious Persian Sarouk Rug. The blue field woven with flowering fan palmettes extending to a central floral s...
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Antique Persian Sarouk Rug
Located in New York, NY
An early 20th century antique Persian Sarouk rug in deep reds and blues. Sarouk rugs have been produced for much of the 20th century. The early successes of the Sarouk rug are lar...
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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