Vintage Black Sarouk Floral Indian Rug
Located in Dallas, TX
78706 Vintage Black Indian Floral Rug, 09'00 x 12'00. Timeless grace meets classic sophistication in this meticulously hand-knotted wool vintage modern Indian floral rug, unveiling a...
Wool
Antique Persian Sarouk Rug 1920s Large Handmade Wool Floral 9.2 x 11.6 ft -1B994
Located in Bordeaux, FR
Details Type: Persian Sarouk rug Origin: Iran (Persia) Date: 1920s Material: Wool Construction: Handmade / hand-knotted Shape: Rectangular Color palette: Red field with navy, ivory, ...
Wool
Antique Sarouk Style Rug with Floral Medallion Design
Located in New York, NY
This antique Sarouk style rug features a dramatic navy field adorned with an elegant floral medallion and scrolling vinery arranged in a balanced, symmetrical composition.
Wool, Cotton
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
$5,600Sale Price|30% Off
1930s Persian Sarouk Cotton Wool Floral Palace Area Rug Carpet 14' x 18'
Located in Dayton, OH
Massive 1930s / 1940s Persian Sarouk area rug or carpet. Made of cotton and wool featuring a vibrant red field with florals all over. 196 knots per square inch.
Wool, Cotton
1920s Red Floral Antique Persian Sarouk Carpet 13' 8" x 14' Handknotted Wool Rug
Located in New York, NY
The composition features a highly detailed, continuous allover pattern of scrolling vines, palmettes, and stylized floral sprays. This dense arrangement avoids a central medallion, i...
Wool
Classic Persian Hand-Knotted Sarouk Wool Floral Runner Rug 3x12
Located in Los Gatos, CA
Lush, romantic, and overflowing with the exuberant floral abundance of the great Persian classical tradition, this magnificent Sarouk classic runner is a hand-knotted masterpiece of ...
Wool
4x6 Hand Knotted Sarouk Farahan Area Rug – Wool Floral Design
Located in Dallas, TX
Elevate your interior with the timeless elegance of this 4x6 Sarouk Farahan-style area rug, meticulously crafted in India.
Wool
Hand-Knotted 8' Round Sarouk Wool Rug Black Gold Floral Medallion
Located in Los Gatos, CA
A hand-knotted rug of this quality is both a practical furnishing and a collectible work of art, made to be treasured for generations. ✨ Key Features Authentically hand-knotted by s...
Wool
Handmade Antique Persian Sarouk Mahajiran Rug Midnight Blue Floral 1900s - 1B973
Located in Bordeaux, FR
This is an authentic Antique Mahajiran Sarouk, representing the pinnacle of Persian weaving from the turn of the 20th century.
Wool
$1,950
Antique Sarouk Rug
Located in Paradise Valley, AZ
A refined antique Sarouk rug showcasing the elegant floral artistry and exceptional craftsmanship for which these Persian rugs are renowned.
Wool
Zabihi Collection Vintage Navy Indo Sarouk Rug
Located in New York, NY
An authentic 3rd quarter of the 20th-century Persian-style Sarouk rug with a floral design on a navy ground.
Wool
1970s Persian Sarouk Wool Area Rug, Hand-Knotted Floral Medallion Rug, 5′6″×8'6"
Located in Dallas, TX
This 1970s Persian Sarouk area rug is a refined example of the elegant floral weaving tradition associated with the historic town of Sarouk.
Wool, Cotton
1960s Persian Sarouk Wool Area Rug, Hand-Knotted Floral Rug, 11′6″ x 16'9"
Located in Dallas, TX
Hand-knotted in premium wool, this expansive 11′6″ × 16′9″ carpet features a central medallion surrounded by finely detailed floral motifs and scrolling arabesques, framed by a compl...
Wool, Cotton
1920s Antique Persian Sarouk Wool Area Rug with Floral Motifs, 11'9" x 16'4"
Located in Dallas, TX
The design centers on traditional floral motifs and intricate vine work, arranged in a harmonious, balanced pattern that exemplifies the Sarouk style’s signature blend of sophisticat...
Wool, Cotton
$2,800Sale Price|30% Off
Hand Knotted Persian Sarouk Red Floral Medallion Area Rug 10' x 14'
Located in Dayton, OH
A classic old oriental rug. Features a tight weave in fine soft wool with deep red and dark blue colors. The carpet has a brilliant central medallion and is accented my meticulous ...
Wool
$1,470Sale Price|30% Off
Vintage Persian Sarouk Hand Knotted Red Floral Wool Area Rug Carpet 9' x 12'
Located in Dayton, OH
Large vintage Persian Sarouk area rug / carpet featuring a floral motif with red field accented with blues and tans.
Wool
Antique Persian style Mohajeran Sarouk, 8'6" × 11'10"
Located in Evanston, IL
This elegant antique Sarouk Mohajeran runner is a superb example of the finest weaving tradition from the Mohajeran village, Woven around 1920, it represents the premium grade of S...
Wool
Early 20th Century Persian Sarouk Runner
Located in Chicago, IL
An early 20th century Persian Sarouk runner with all-over floral pattern on a rust colored background, surrounded by a complementary floral border.
Wool
Antique Persian style Mohajeran Sarouk Tree of Life Rug
Located in Evanston, IL
Renowned for their luxurious wool, meticulous weaving, and elegant floral compositions, Mohajeran Sarouks remain highly sought after by collectors and interior designers alike.
Wool
Handmade Antique Persian Sarouk Rug 4' x 6.8', 1920s - 2B93
Located in Bordeaux, FR
This particular piece features the classic Sarouk all-over floral design , where bouquets, vines, and palmettes appear to float across the field.
Wool
Handmade Antique Persian Sarouk Rug 4' x 6', 1890s - 2B94
Located in Bordeaux, FR
This particular piece is a stunning example of Muted Sarouk weaving, featuring a dramatic central ogee medallion framed by intricate, sprawling arabesques and cascading floral sprays.
Wool
Vintage Oversize Persian Fine Sarouk Rug, circa 1930 11'2 x 19'10
Located in Secaucus, NJ
This 1930s vintage Sarouk has a red ground filled with floral designs enclosed by a navy border that repeats the floral elements.
Wool
Afghan Hand-Knotted Wool Rug in Persian Sarouk Style, 51 x 89 in
Located in Lisbon, PT
The finely organized floral pattern and balanced vertical composition recall traditional Persian Sarouk and Mahal carpets, while the Afghan craftsmanship gives the rug its own distin...
Wool, Cotton
The Crimson Garden: A Vintage Indian Masterpiece of Floral Elegance
Located in Dallas, TX
79538 Vintage Indian Sarouk Rug, 03'09 x 06'02. The Crimson Garden: A Vintage Sarouk Masterpiece of Floral Elegance.
Wool
Cassandra Oriental Multicolor Hand-Knotted Wool & Silk Rug Carpet, Floral Design
Located in New York, NY
Hand-knotted in a refined blend of wool and silk, this 8 x 10 Cassandra Oriental rug carpet is a distinguished addition to our contemporary room-size rug collection. Woven in India, ...
Wool, Silk
The Eternal Garden Vessel: A Chinese Silk Qum Masterpiece of Floral Grandeur
Located in Dallas, TX
79158 Vintage Chinese Silk Qum Rug, 14'03 x 20'01. This hand knotted Chinese silk Qum rug is a vision of cultivated opulence, where classical Persian composition is reinterpreted thr...
Silk
All-Over Floral Design Antique Indian Amritsar Rug in Red and Blue Tones
Located in Atlanta, GA
All-over floral design antique Indian Amritsar rug in red and blue tones, Keivan Woven Arts / rug B-0103, country of origin / type: Indian / Sarouk, circa 1910.
Wool
$3,640
Sumak Rug 6'0'' x 9'0''
Located in New York, NY
This well-woven Interwar ruglet shows the characteristic "American Sarouk" pattern of detached floral sprays arranged around a central rosette on a red ground, accented in light blue...
Wool, Cotton
1910 Blue Pink Neutral Antique Indian Rug 13' 0" x 24' 3" Elongated Wool Carpet
Located in New York, NY
The royal blue field displays an artistic interpretation of the Mahajeran Sarouk pattern of ivory floral sprays on blue, in this c. 1910 north Indian carpet.
Wool
Unavailable
W 31 in L 57 in
Antique Persian Mahadjeran Sarouk, Floral Design, Navy, Wool, Scatter Size, 1915
Located in Williamsburg, VA
This is a wonderful antique Persian Mahadjeran Sarouk with a navy field decorated with a floral motif in pinks, blues, and greens.
Wool
Unavailable
W 105 in L 137 in
Antique Persian Sarouk, Floral Design, Gold Background, Wool, Room Size, 1915
Located in Williamsburg, VA
This is a wonderful and luxurious antique Persian Sarouk with a rare light gold field decorated with a detached floral motive in blues and reds is encased in a impressive salmon colo...
Wool
Unavailable
W 127 in L 178 in
Antique Persian Mahadjeran Sarouk, Floral Design, Blue, Wool, Room Size, 1915
Located in Williamsburg, VA
This is a wonderful antique Persian Mahadjeran Sarouk with a rare light blue field decorated with a floral motif in blues, reds, and golds encased in a impressive rust border.
Wool
Unavailable
W 50 in L 78 in
Antique Persian Mahadjeran Sarouk, Floral Design, Navy, Wool, 4x6 size, 1915
Located in Williamsburg, VA
This is a wonderful antique Persian Mahadjeran Sarouk with a navy field decorated with a floral motif in light blues, tans and golds.
Wool
Unavailable
W 41 in L 60 in
Antique Persian Mahadjeran Sarouk, Floral Design, Navy, Wool, Scatter Size, 1915
Located in Williamsburg, VA
This is a wonderful antique Persian Mahadjeran Sarouk with a navy field decorated with a floral motif in light blues, tans and golds.
Wool
Antique Persian Sarouk Runner with Navy, Orange Wool and a Floral Design
Located in Evanston, IL
A fine antique Persian Sarouk runner hand woven with wool in deep rich complimentary colors of orange and blue. Size: 3.2 x 16.6
Wool
Unavailable
W 109 in L 142 in
Traditional Antique Persian Sarouk Rug with Dark Blue Field and a Floral Pattern
Located in Evanston, IL
This rug was most likely made for the European or the American market at the time. multicolored Sarouk with a floral pattern hand knotted in wool.
Wool
Unavailable
W 72 in L 108 in
Semi-Antique Persian Sarouk, All-Over Floral Design, Rust Field, Wool, 6x9 1940
Located in Williamsburg, VA
This beautiful semi-antique Persian Sarouk has an all-over field with a rust background and a navy border. The field is decorated with vines, tendrills and flowers in light blue, gol...
Wool
Antique Persian Lillian Sarouk Floral Oriental Rug, circa 1921
Located in Big Flats, NY
An antique Persian Lillian Sarouk floral oriental rug offers wool construction with floral and tree of life motif on red ground, circa 1921.
Wool
Vintage Sarouk Floral Vine Palmette
Located in New York, NY
Set against a muted rose ground enlivened with sage green and ivory highlights and encircled by a warm russet guard border, this vintage Sarouk features an allover network of scrolli...
Wool
Persian Sarouk - Floral Field 1920s Antique
Located in New York, NY
This early 20th century Persian Malayer is distinguished by its dense allover garden composition, anchored by repeating vase and floral tree motifs arranged in vertical registers. Th...
Wool
Vintage Persian Sarouk Floral Oriental Rug, circa 1940
Located in Big Flats, NY
A vintage Persian Sarouk offers wool construction with central floral medallion and detached floral spray on red ground and having stylized foliate border on blue, circa 1940 Meas...
Wool
Antique Hand-Knotted Persian Sarouk Floral Oriental Rug, circa 1900
Located in Big Flats, NY
Antique hand-knotted Persian Sarouk oriental rug features central medallion and stylized floral design, dominating colors include reds, blues, and ivory, 1900 Measures - 61.5" L x...
Wool
Sold
W 41.25 in L 60.25 in
Antique Hand-Knotted Persian Ferahan Sarouk Floral Oriental Rug, circa 1910
Located in Big Flats, NY
Antique hand-knotted Persian Ferahan Sarouk oriental rug features an all-over and symmetric floral design, dominating colors include reds an blues, circa 1910 Measures: 60.25" L x...
Wool
Antique Persian Sarouk Floral Oriental Hand Knotted Wool Rug, circa 1930
Located in Big Flats, NY
An antique Persian Sarouk oriental rug offers tribal design with central medallion and border with stylized floral and foliate elements, circa 1930 Measures: 58" L x 39" W.
Wool
Old Sarouk Rug with Central Medallion
Located in Moreton-In-Marsh, GB
Old Sarouk rug with central medallion. A good rug of classic Sarouk floral design, with fine detailed drawing.
Antique Persian Sarouk Rug with Dense Floral Design
Located in New York, NY
The Antique Persian Sarouk Rug
Wool
Antique Persian Sarouk Rug with Floral Victorian Style
Located in Dallas, TX
77386 antique Persian Sarouk rug with Floral Victorian style. Opulence and grace with beguiling ambiance, this hand knotted wool antique Persian Sarouk area rug beautifully highlight...
Wool
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 Sarouk Mahal rug is a magnificent piece that beautifully combines the artistry of Saro...
Wool
Sarouk Carpet
Located in Evanston, IL
American customers had an affinity for the Sarouk’s curvilinear and floral designs.
Wool
Persian Sarouk
Located in Evanston, IL
American customers had an affinity for the Sarouk’s curvilinear and floral designs.
Antique Persian Rose and Brown Floral Sarouk Rug circa 1920s
Located in New York, NY
Most Sarouk carpets follow a very distinctive design and it depended on floral sprays and bouquets.
Wool
Antique Oversize Persian Rose Gold Floral Sarouk Rug, circa 1920s
Located in New York, NY
Most Sarouk carpets follow a very distinctive design and is depended on floral sprays and bouquets.
Wool
Antique Sarouk Farahan Carpet with Floral Elements and Vine Scrolls
Located in Atlanta, GA
This outstanding antique Farahan Sarouk carpet is primarily characterized by its classical composition.
Wool
Late 19th Century Floral Fereghan Sarouk Rug
Located in Dublin, NH
Fereghan Sarouk.
Wool
Long Runner Red Antique Sarouk with Floral Design in Excellent Condition
Located in Atlanta, GA
Red antique Sarouk Farahan runner with all-over floral design, rug h8-0501, country of origin / type: Iran / Sarouk Farahan, circa 1920 This outstanding antique Farahan Sarouk runne...
Wool
Antique Persian Sarouk Rug with Cranberry, Crimson and Cream Floral Patterns
Located in Atlanta, GA
This wonderful, early 20th century antique Persian Sarouk rug features a masterfully woven deep cranberry field of large trees and a myriad of floral varieties.
Wool
Petite Sarouk Rug
Located in Chicago, IL
A patite early 20th century Persian Sarouk rug with a mirrored floral pattern woven in pink, indigo, cream, and green, against a dark cranberry background.
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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