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Antique Ferahan Sarouk Oriental Rug, in Room Size, with Intricate Floral Design
Antique Ferahan Sarouk Oriental Rug, in Room Size, with Intricate Floral Design

Antique Ferahan Sarouk Oriental Rug, in Room Size, with Intricate Floral Design

Located in New York, NY

Antique Ferahan Sarouk oriental rug, circa 1900, room size. An antique Ferahan Sarouk oriental rug

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Antique Early 1900s Persian Persian Rugs

Materials

Wool

Antique Persian Sarouk Rug In Golden-Brown With Floral Patterns - Rug & Kilim
Antique Persian Sarouk Rug In Golden-Brown With Floral Patterns - Rug & Kilim

Antique Persian Sarouk Rug In Golden-Brown With Floral Patterns - Rug & Kilim

Located in Long Island City, NY

Made with hand-knotted wool, circa 1880-1890, this 4x7 antique Persian rug of Sarouk provenance is

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Antique 1880s Persian Persian Rugs

Materials

Wool

19th Century Persian Farahan Sarouk Area Rug in Floral Pattern in Ivory, Blue
19th Century Persian Farahan Sarouk Area Rug in Floral Pattern in Ivory, Blue

19th Century Persian Farahan Sarouk Area Rug in Floral Pattern in Ivory, Blue

Located in Barrington, IL

, Antique Rugs, Vintage Carpets, Allover Design Rugs, Allover Floral Design Rug, Antique Sarouk, Red Sarouk

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Antique Late 19th Century Persian Persian Rugs

Materials

Wool, Cotton

Antique Farahan Sarouk Rug 4'3'' x 6'4''
Antique Farahan Sarouk Rug 4'3'' x 6'4''

Antique Farahan Sarouk Rug 4'3'' x 6'4''

Located in New York, NY

Sarouk rugs have been produced for much of the 20th century. The early successes of the Sarouk rug

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Antique 1890s Persian Sarouk Farahan Persian Rugs

Materials

Wool, Cotton

Outstanding Monumental Early 20th Century Sarouk Rug
Outstanding Monumental Early 20th Century Sarouk Rug

Outstanding Monumental Early 20th Century Sarouk Rug

Located in Chicago, IL

An outstanding monumental early 20th century Persian Sarouk rug with a large floral medallion woven

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Vintage 1930s Persian Sarouk Farahan Persian Rugs

Materials

Wool

Hand Knotted Persian Sarouk Red Floral Medallion Area Rug 10' x 14'
Hand Knotted Persian Sarouk Red Floral Medallion Area Rug 10' x 14'

Hand Knotted Persian Sarouk Red Floral Medallion Area Rug 10' x 14'

Located in Dayton, OH

colors. The carpet has a brilliant central medallion and is accented my meticulous floral sprays and a

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20th Century Persian Rugs

Materials

Wool

Antique Persian Red Sarouk Rug, Allover Field, Circa 1940s
Antique Persian Red Sarouk Rug, Allover Field, Circa 1940s

Antique Persian Red Sarouk Rug, Allover Field, Circa 1940s

Located in New York, NY

Characteristic "American Sarouk" design of detached floral sprays, some including botehs, on a red

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Vintage 1940s Persian Sarouk Farahan Persian Rugs

Materials

Wool

Vintage Persian Sarouk Runner, Stately Decadence Meets Stylish Durability
Vintage Persian Sarouk Runner, Stately Decadence Meets Stylish Durability

Vintage Persian Sarouk Runner, Stately Decadence Meets Stylish Durability

Located in Dallas, TX

in this hand knotted wool vintage Persian Sarouk rug. The naturalistic floral design and traditional

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Mid-20th Century Persian Sarouk Farahan Persian Rugs

Materials

Wool

Antique Persian Mohajeran Sarouk Rug, c-1910 4' x 6'4"
Antique Persian Mohajeran Sarouk Rug, c-1910 4' x 6'4"

Antique Persian Mohajeran Sarouk Rug, c-1910 4' x 6'4"

Located in Evanston, IL

weave, traditional red and blue background color and floral design, Mohajeran Sarouks are normally finer

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Early 20th Century Persian Sarouk Farahan Persian Rugs

Materials

Wool

19th Century Persian Sarouk Mohajeran Rug
19th Century Persian Sarouk Mohajeran Rug

19th Century Persian Sarouk Mohajeran Rug

Located in Chicago, IL

A late 19th century Persian Sarouk Mohajeran rug with central floral field on a crimson background

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Antique 19th Century Persian Persian Rugs

Materials

Wool

Antique Sarouk Rug 2'2'' x 4'1''
Antique Sarouk Rug 2'2'' x 4'1''

Antique Sarouk Rug 2'2'' x 4'1''

$2,500

W 2.2 in L 4.1 in

Antique Sarouk Rug 2'2'' x 4'1''

Located in New York, NY

Sarouk" design of detached floral sprays centred by an oval rosette. Navy main border with palmettes and

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Early 20th Century Persian Persian Rugs

Materials

Wool, Cotton

Antique Sarouk Rug 2'0" x 4'0"
Antique Sarouk Rug 2'0" x 4'0"

Antique Sarouk Rug 2'0" x 4'0"

Located in New York, NY

characteristic "American Sarouk" detached floral sprays on a red ground. Navy, straw and ecru accents. Narrow

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Early 20th Century Persian Persian Rugs

Materials

Wool, Cotton

Antique Sarouk Rug 4'1'' x 6'5''
Antique Sarouk Rug 4'1'' x 6'5''

Antique Sarouk Rug 4'1'' x 6'5''

$6,750

W 4.1 in L 6.5 in

Antique Sarouk Rug 4'1'' x 6'5''

Located in New York, NY

popular "American Sarouk" design of detached floral sprays on a rich red ground. Navy and ecru accents

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Early 20th Century Persian Persian Rugs

Materials

Wool, Cotton

Antique Sarouk Rug 1'11'' x 2'5''
Antique Sarouk Rug 1'11'' x 2'5''

Antique Sarouk Rug 1'11'' x 2'5''

Located in New York, NY

characteristic "American Sarouk" pattern of detached floral sprays, a large old ivory petal palmette and two

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Vintage 1920s Persian More Carpets

Materials

Wool, Cotton

Antique Sarouk Rug 11'3'' x 18'1''
Antique Sarouk Rug 11'3'' x 18'1''

Antique Sarouk Rug 11'3'' x 18'1''

$15,000

W 135 in L 217 in

Antique Sarouk Rug 11'3'' x 18'1''

Located in New York, NY

This 30's west Persian well-woven village carpet, shows the characteristic "American Sarouk

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Vintage 1920s Persian More Carpets

Materials

Wool, Cotton

Antique Sarouk Rug 11'3'' x 17'8''
Antique Sarouk Rug 11'3'' x 17'8''

Antique Sarouk Rug 11'3'' x 17'8''

$15,000

W 135 in L 212 in

Antique Sarouk Rug 11'3'' x 17'8''

Located in New York, NY

This sturdily – woven west Persian village carpet shows the ever-popular “American” Sarouk pattern

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Vintage 1910s Asian More Carpets

Materials

Wool, Cotton

Early 20th Century Persian Sarouk Runner
Early 20th Century Persian Sarouk Runner

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

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Vintage 1930s Persian Rugs

Materials

Wool

Antique Persian Mohajeran Sarouk Rug, c-1920's 6' x 8'6"
Antique Persian Mohajeran Sarouk Rug, c-1920's 6' x 8'6"

Antique Persian Mohajeran Sarouk Rug, c-1920's 6' x 8'6"

Located in Evanston, IL

weave, traditional red and blue background color and floral design, Mohajeran Sarouks are normally finer

Category

Early 20th Century Persian Sarouk Farahan Persian Rugs

Materials

Wool

Antique Sarouk Rug 8'11'' x 11'10''
Antique Sarouk Rug 8'11'' x 11'10''

Antique Sarouk Rug 8'11'' x 11'10''

Located in New York, NY

The slightly abrashed rust field displays the characteristic “American Sarouk” design of detached

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Vintage 1920s Persian More Carpets

Materials

Wool, Cotton

Vintage Persian Sarouk Rug, Earth-Tone Elegance Meets Soft and Subtle
Vintage Persian Sarouk Rug, Earth-Tone Elegance Meets Soft and Subtle

Vintage Persian Sarouk Rug, Earth-Tone Elegance Meets Soft and Subtle

Located in Dallas, TX

soft and subtle in this hand knotted wool vintage Persian Sarouk rug. The floral design and neutral

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Mid-20th Century Persian Sarouk Farahan Persian Rugs

Materials

Wool

1920s Blue Green Red Persian Sarouk Mohajeran Carpet 14'10" x 17'2" Wool Rug
1920s Blue Green Red Persian Sarouk Mohajeran Carpet 14'10" x 17'2" Wool Rug

1920s Blue Green Red Persian Sarouk Mohajeran Carpet 14'10" x 17'2" Wool Rug

Located in New York, NY

Sarouk Persian Floral Knotted Rug, Circa Date: 1920s. This exceptional example of a Sarouk weaving

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Vintage 1920s Persian Sarouk Farahan Persian Rugs

Materials

Wool

Antique Persian Sarouk Rug, 06'02 x 11'07
Antique Persian Sarouk Rug, 06'02 x 11'07

Antique Persian Sarouk Rug, 06'02 x 11'07

Located in Dallas, TX

79019 Antique Persian Sarouk Rug, 06'02 x 11'07. This hand-knotted wool antique Persian Sarouk rug

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Early 20th Century Persian Tabriz Persian Rugs

Materials

Wool

Antique Persian Sarouk Hallway Runner. 3 ft x 11 ft 2 in
Antique Persian Sarouk Hallway Runner. 3 ft x 11 ft 2 in

Antique Persian Sarouk Hallway Runner. 3 ft x 11 ft 2 in

Located in New York, NY

Fine Blue Background Antique Floral Persian Sarouk Hallway Runner Rug, Country of Origin: Persia

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20th Century Persian Sarouk Farahan Persian Rugs

Materials

Wool

Mid-20th Century Persian Sarouk Rug, Red Field, Medium Pile, Blue Acents
Mid-20th Century Persian Sarouk Rug, Red Field, Medium Pile, Blue Acents

Mid-20th Century Persian Sarouk Rug, Red Field, Medium Pile, Blue Acents

Located in New York, NY

In the Classic "American Sarouk" design of detached floral sprays on a saturated red ground

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Mid-20th Century Persian Sarouk Farahan Persian Rugs

Materials

Wool

Antique Persian Lilian Sarouk Area Rug in Red, Navy, Blue
Antique Persian Lilian Sarouk Area Rug in Red, Navy, Blue

Antique Persian Lilian Sarouk Area Rug in Red, Navy, Blue

Located in Barrington, IL

, Medallion Rug, Floral Design Rug, Sarouk, Farahan.

Category

Early 20th Century Persian Persian Rugs

Materials

Wool, Cotton

Antique Mahajiran Sarouk Farahan Area Rug in Blue, Yellow, Red
Antique Mahajiran Sarouk Farahan Area Rug in Blue, Yellow, Red

Antique Mahajiran Sarouk Farahan Area Rug in Blue, Yellow, Red

Located in Barrington, IL

, Persian Sarouk carpet, early 20th century Persian rug, floral vase design rug, navy border Sarouk

Category

Mid-20th Century Persian Persian Rugs

Materials

Wool, Cotton

Handmade Antique Persian Sarouk Rug 4' x 6.8', 1920s - 2B93
Handmade Antique Persian Sarouk Rug 4' x 6.8', 1920s - 2B93

Handmade Antique Persian Sarouk Rug 4' x 6.8', 1920s - 2B93

Located in Bordeaux, FR

the classic Sarouk all-over floral design , where bouquets, vines, and palmettes appear to float

Category

Vintage 1920s French Western European Rugs

Materials

Wool

Handmade Antique Persian Sarouk Rug 4' x 6', 1890s - 2B94
Handmade Antique Persian Sarouk Rug 4' x 6', 1890s - 2B94

Handmade Antique Persian Sarouk Rug 4' x 6', 1890s - 2B94

Located in Bordeaux, FR

Origin: Persia (Middle East) Style / Type: Sarouk (Formal, Medallion and Floral) Age: Antique, circa

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Antique 1890s French Western European Rugs

Materials

Wool

Antique Sarouk with a Navy Ground and a Red Border
Antique Sarouk with a Navy Ground and a Red Border

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

Category

Early 20th Century Persian Persian Rugs

Materials

Wool, Cotton

Antique Persian Sarouk Area Rug in Allover Pattern in Red, Ivory, Navy
Antique Persian Sarouk Area Rug in Allover Pattern in Red, Ivory, Navy

Antique Persian Sarouk Area Rug in Allover Pattern in Red, Ivory, Navy

Located in Barrington, IL

Antique Persian Sarouk Rug, Vintage Sarouk Rug, Persian Floral Rug, Antique Persian Rug, Sarouk Area Rug

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Early 20th Century Persian Persian Rugs

Materials

Wool, Cotton

Vintage Oversize Persian Fine Sarouk Rug, circa 1930 11'2 x 19'10
Vintage Oversize Persian Fine Sarouk Rug, circa 1930 11'2 x 19'10

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

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Vintage 1930s Persian Rugs

Materials

Wool

Beautiful Vintage Floral Design Moussel Runner
Beautiful Vintage Floral Design Moussel Runner

Beautiful Vintage Floral Design Moussel Runner

Located in Saint Ouen, FR

Very beautiful mid century runner with beautiful floral design and beautiful colors, entirely hand

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Mid-20th Century Asian Sarouk Farahan Persian Rugs

Materials

Wool

Antique Farahan Persian Rug, Cream and Terracotta Floral Trellis - Rug & Kilim
Antique Farahan Persian Rug, Cream and Terracotta Floral Trellis - Rug & Kilim

Antique Farahan Persian Rug, Cream and Terracotta Floral Trellis - Rug & Kilim

Located in Long Island City, NY

-of-a-kind masterpiece for its dense, all-over floral architecture. A luminous beige-cream field

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Vintage 1910s Persian Sarouk Farahan Central Asian Rugs

Materials

Wool

Tan Antique Tabriz Handmade Oversize Persian Wool Rug with Floral Design
Tan Antique Tabriz Handmade Oversize Persian Wool Rug with Floral Design

Tan Antique Tabriz Handmade Oversize Persian Wool Rug with Floral Design

Located in Norwalk, CT

Timeless and richly detailed, this antique Persian Sarouk rug showcases a beautifully faded floral

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Early 20th Century Persian Sarouk Farahan Persian Rugs

Materials

Wool

Cassandra Oriental Multicolor Hand-Knotted Wool & Silk Rug Carpet, Floral Design
Cassandra Oriental Multicolor Hand-Knotted Wool & Silk Rug Carpet, Floral Design

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, ...

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21st Century and Contemporary Indian Sarouk Farahan Indian Rugs

Materials

Wool, Silk

The Eternal Garden Vessel: A Chinese Silk Qum Masterpiece of Floral Grandeur
The Eternal Garden Vessel: A Chinese Silk Qum Masterpiece of Floral Grandeur

The Eternal Garden Vessel: A Chinese Silk Qum Masterpiece of Floral Grandeur

Located in Dallas, TX

extraordinary masterpiece lies an inconspicuous vase motif, subtly embedded within an allover garden of florals

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Mid-20th Century Chinese Sarouk Farahan Chinese and East Asian Rugs

Materials

Silk

All-Over Floral Design Antique Indian Amritsar Rug in Red and Blue Tones
All-Over Floral Design Antique Indian Amritsar Rug in Red and Blue Tones

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

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Early 20th Century Indian Sarouk Farahan Indian Rugs

Materials

Wool

Contemporary Persian-Style Wool Rug, 9 ft × 11 ft, Red and Navy Floral
Contemporary Persian-Style Wool Rug, 9 ft × 11 ft, Red and Navy Floral

Contemporary Persian-Style Wool Rug, 9 ft × 11 ft, Red and Navy Floral

Located in Dallas, TX

allover floral pattern set against a vibrant red ground. The navy border frames the design with rhythmic

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Vintage 1960s Persian Sarouk Farahan Persian Rugs

Materials

Wool

Handmade 1880s Antique Mahal  Blue Persian Wool Rug With Geometric Floral Motif
Handmade 1880s Antique Mahal  Blue Persian Wool Rug With Geometric Floral Motif

Handmade 1880s Antique Mahal Blue Persian Wool Rug With Geometric Floral Motif

Located in Norwalk, CT

features a classic beige, rust, and brown floral motif. This rug measures 10' x 20'2".      

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Antique Late 19th Century Persian Sarouk Farahan Persian Rugs

Materials

Wool

1880s Antique Persian Farahan Tan Wool Rug Handmade With Allover Floral Pattern
1880s Antique Persian Farahan Tan Wool Rug Handmade With Allover Floral Pattern

1880s Antique Persian Farahan Tan Wool Rug Handmade With Allover Floral Pattern

Located in Norwalk, CT

-tan color field and features classic multicolor accents in a floral pattern. This rug measures 11'10

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Antique Late 19th Century Persian Sarouk Farahan Persian Rugs

Materials

Wool

Wool Blue and Ivory Floral Farahan Persian Rug, Hand-Knotted 4' x 6'
Wool Blue and Ivory Floral Farahan Persian Rug, Hand-Knotted 4' x 6'

Wool Blue and Ivory Floral Farahan Persian Rug, Hand-Knotted 4' x 6'

Located in New York, NY

gold tones, while scrolling floral motifs and stylized palmettes bring depth and movement to the design

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Early 2000s Persian Sarouk Farahan Persian Rugs

Materials

Wool

Hand-Knotted Antique Persian Farahan Rug Floral Medallion Pattern by Rug & Kilim
Hand-Knotted Antique Persian Farahan Rug Floral Medallion Pattern by Rug & Kilim

Hand-Knotted Antique Persian Farahan Rug Floral Medallion Pattern by Rug & Kilim

Located in Long Island City, NY

floral patterns, and versatile size among antique Farahan rugs of this origin. Available as is

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Antique 1890s Persian Sarouk Farahan Persian Rugs

Materials

Silk

Antique Vintage Rust and Ivory Persian Floral Malayer Area Rug, circa 1910-1920s
Antique Vintage Rust and Ivory Persian Floral Malayer Area Rug, circa 1910-1920s

Antique Vintage Rust and Ivory Persian Floral Malayer Area Rug, circa 1910-1920s

Located in New York, NY

characteristics of both Hamedan and Sarouk rugs and carpets. The designs range from diamond or hexagon shaped

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Vintage 1910s Persian Sarouk Farahan Persian Rugs

Materials

Wool

Hand-Knotted Antique Persian Rug in Red, Blue Floral Pattern by Rug & Kilim
Hand-Knotted Antique Persian Rug in Red, Blue Floral Pattern by Rug & Kilim

Hand-Knotted Antique Persian Rug in Red, Blue Floral Pattern by Rug & Kilim

Located in Long Island City, NY

refined floral border for an enticing medley of design—all reflecting a unique take from the origin and

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Vintage 1920s Persian Sarouk Farahan Persian Rugs

Materials

Wool

Antique Floral Wool Area Rug Handmade Exclusive Living Room Carpet- 125x197cm
Antique Floral Wool Area Rug Handmade Exclusive Living Room Carpet- 125x197cm

Antique Floral Wool Area Rug Handmade Exclusive Living Room Carpet- 125x197cm

Located in Wembley, GB

an intricately woven vase. Highly-detailed floral and botanical arrangements flow from the top of the

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Antique 1870s Caucasian Sarouk Farahan Central Asian Rugs

Materials

Wool, Cotton, Natural Fiber, Organic Material

Floral Persian Farahan Wool Rug, Yellow, Gray, Blue, Cream, Pink, 2’ x 3’
Floral Persian Farahan Wool Rug, Yellow, Gray, Blue, Cream, Pink, 2’ x 3’

Floral Persian Farahan Wool Rug, Yellow, Gray, Blue, Cream, Pink, 2’ x 3’

Located in New York, NY

Farahan rug, measuring 2’10” × 3’0”, is a modern heirloom. Each floral motif, drawn from the classic

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21st Century and Contemporary Persian Sarouk Farahan Persian Rugs

Materials

Wool

The Crimson Legacy: A Vintage Persian Hamadan Masterpiece of Nobility
The Crimson Legacy: A Vintage Persian Hamadan Masterpiece of Nobility

The Crimson Legacy: A Vintage Persian Hamadan Masterpiece of Nobility

Located in Dallas, TX

spirit of Sarouk-inspired design into a more intimate, architectural format. Its elongated proportions

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Mid-20th Century Persian Sarouk Farahan Persian Rugs

Materials

Wool

The Powdered Garden: A Rare Hamadan Masterpiece of Timeless Elegance
The Powdered Garden: A Rare Hamadan Masterpiece of Timeless Elegance

The Powdered Garden: A Rare Hamadan Masterpiece of Timeless Elegance

Located in Dallas, TX

-century Sarouk rugs. The floral sprays float across the field in an extraordinary composition of curving

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Mid-20th Century Persian Sarouk Farahan Persian Rugs

Materials

Wool

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Sarouk Floral For Sale on 1stDibs

Choose from an assortment of styles, material and more with respect to the sarouk floral you’re looking for at 1stDibs. Each sarouk floral for sale was constructed with extraordinary care, often using fabric, wool and cotton. Find 59 options for an antique or vintage sarouk floral now, or shop our selection of 2 modern versions for a more contemporary example of this long-cherished piece. Whether you’re looking for an older or newer sarouk floral, there are earlier versions available from the 19th Century and newer variations made as recently as the 21st Century. A sarouk floral is a generally popular piece of furniture, but those created in Victorian styles are sought with frequency.

How Much is a Sarouk Floral?

A sarouk floral can differ in price owing to various characteristics — the average selling price 1stDibs is $3,800, while the lowest priced sells for $299 and the highest can go for as much as $95,000.

Finding the Right Persian-rugs for You

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.

Find Tabriz rugs, handmade silk Persian rugs, Persian tribal rugs and other antique and vintage rugs from the world's best furniture dealers on 1stDibs.