Vintage Persian Mehraban Rug, Preppy Formality Meets Patriotic Flair
Located in Dallas, TX
hand knotted wool vintage Persian Mehraban rug. The intricate floral Sarouk design and sophisticated
Wool
Bobyrug’s Wonderful Antique Fine Saroq Farahan Rug
Located in Saint Ouen, FR
Very pretty and rare fine 19th century Sarouk Farahan rug with beautiful floral design and nice
Wool, Cotton
$13,000
W 156 in L 291 in
1910 Blue Pink Neutral Antique Indian Rug 13' 0" x 24' 3" Elongated Wool Carpet
Located in New York, NY
of the Mahajeran Sarouk pattern of ivory floral sprays on blue, in this c. 1910 north Indian carpet
Wool
Galerie Shabab Collection Mid-20th Century Persian Lilihan Throw Rug
Located in New York, NY
adapted from the “American” style Sarouk carpets with their detached floral sprays and small center
Wool
Sumak Rug 6'0'' x 9'0''
Located in New York, NY
Sumak Rug 6'0'' x 9'0''. This well-woven Interwar ruglet shows the characteristic "American Sarouk
Wool, Cotton
Antique Persian Mahal Runner
Located in New York, NY
In the "American" Sarouk design with floral sprays on the red field, within a broken blue-black
Wool
Vintage Kazvin Rug 10'4'' x 19'4''
Located in New York, NY
This god condition, red ground, western Persian town carpet shows an "American Sarouk" design of
Wool, Cotton
Vintage Kerman Rug 9'8'' x 13'7''
Located in New York, NY
The Kerman market has principally been American and it is no surprise that THE "American Sarouk
Wool, Cotton
1920's Persian Hamadan Carpet with Modern Style
Located in Dallas, TX
sophistication. The design draws upon Sarouk-inspired aesthetics, with large floral medallions surrounded by
Wool
Vintage Kerman Rug 10'0'' x 13'0''
Located in New York, NY
Destined for America, this vintage creation shows the influence of “American Sarouk” styling in the
Wool, Cotton
Vintage Persian Malayer Rug, Timeless Elegance Meets Whimsical Sophistication
Located in Dallas, TX
hand-knotted wool antique Persian Malayer rug—a masterful fusion of enduring floral design and a rich
Wool
Vintage Persian Malayer Rug, Timeless Elegance Meets Whimsical Sophistication
Located in Dallas, TX
hand-knotted wool antique Persian Malayer rug—a masterful fusion of enduring floral design and a rich
Wool
1950's Persian Malayer Carpet with Traditional Style
Located in Dallas, TX
Malayer, nestled between the weaving strongholds of Hamadan and Sarouk, this precious piece draws upon
Wool
Mid-20th Century Handmade Persian Serab Runner
Located in New York, NY
Sarouk” detached floral spray style was imported around 1920 and quickly became popular all over Iran, in
Wool
Mid-20th Century Handmade Persian Tabriz Art Deco Style Throw Rug
Located in New York, NY
red “American Sarouk” detached floral spray style was imported around 1920 and quickly became popular
Wool
Mid-20th Century Handmade Persian Malayer Accent Rug
Located in New York, NY
seep or crash in. Whole new genres are imported. The red “American Sarouk” detached floral spray style
Wool
Mid-20th Century Handmade Persian Gabbeh Throw Rug
Located in New York, NY
red “American Sarouk” detached floral spray style was imported around 1920 and quickly became popular
Wool
Mid-20th Century Handmade Persian Kurd Throw Rug
Located in New York, NY
red “American Sarouk” detached floral spray style was imported around 1920 and quickly became popular
Wool
Mid-20th Century Handmade Persian Tabriz Room Size Carpet in Red & Grey
Located in New York, NY
Sarouk” detached floral spray style was imported around 1920 and quickly became popular all over Iran, in
Wool
Mid-20th Century Handmade Persian Shiraz Throw Rug
Located in New York, NY
Sarouk” detached floral spray style was imported around 1920 and quickly became popular all over Iran, in
Wool, Cotton
Mid-20th Century Handmade Persian Malayer Accent Carpet
Located in New York, NY
Sarouk” detached floral spray style was imported around 1920 and quickly became popular all over Iran, in
Wool, Cotton
Mid-20th Century Handmade Persian Malayer Runner
Located in New York, NY
Sarouk” detached floral spray style was imported around 1920 and quickly became popular all over Iran, in
Wool, Cotton
Mid-20th Century Handmade Persian Baluch Throw Rug
Located in New York, NY
Sarouk” detached floral spray style was imported around 1920 and quickly became popular all over Iran, in
Wool, Cotton
Mid-20th Century Handmade Persian Mahal Accent Carpet
Located in New York, NY
seep or crash in. Whole new genres are imported. The red “American Sarouk” detached floral spray style
Wool, Cotton
Mid-20th Century Handmade Persian Hamadan Throw Rug
Located in New York, NY
red “American Sarouk” detached floral spray style was imported around 1920 and quickly became popular
Wool
Mid-20th Century Handmade Persian Malayer Gallery Carpet
Located in New York, NY
Sarouk” detached floral spray style was imported around 1920 and quickly became popular all over Iran, in
Wool
Mid-20th Century Handmade Persian Wagireh Hamadan Throw Rug
Located in New York, NY
red “American Sarouk” detached floral spray style was imported around 1920 and quickly became popular
Wool, Cotton
Mid-20th Century Handmade Persian Gabbeh Throw Rug
Located in New York, NY
red “American Sarouk” detached floral spray style was imported around 1920 and quickly became popular
Wool
Mid-20th Century Handmade Persian Shiraz Square Throw Rug
Located in New York, NY
seep or crash in. Whole new genres are imported. The red “American Sarouk” detached floral spray style
Wool
Mid-20th Century Handmade Persian Hamadan Throw Rug
Located in New York, NY
red “American Sarouk” detached floral spray style was imported around 1920 and quickly became popular
Wool
Mid-20th Century Handmade Persian Shiraz Throw Rug
Located in New York, NY
red “American Sarouk” detached floral spray style was imported around 1920 and quickly became popular
Wool
Mid-20th Century Handmade Persian Tabriz Square Throw Rug
Located in New York, NY
Sarouk” detached floral spray style was imported around 1920 and quickly became popular all over Iran, in
Wool
Handmade Persian Malayer Throw Rug
Located in New York, NY
seep or crash in. Whole new genres are imported. The red “American Sarouk” detached floral spray style
Wool
Early 20th Century Handmade Persian Serab Runner
Located in New York, NY
Sarouk” detached floral spray style was imported around 1920 and quickly became popular all over Iran, in
Wool
Mid-20th Century Handmade Persian Hamadan Small Accent Rug
Located in New York, NY
seep or crash in. Whole new genres are imported. The red “American Sarouk” detached floral spray style
Wool
Contemporary Mid-20th Century Handmade Persian Mahal Throw Rug
Located in New York, NY
Sarouk” detached floral spray style was imported around 1920 and quickly became popular all over Iran, in
Wool
Contemporary Mid-20th Century Handmade Persian Shiraz Small Accent Rug
Located in New York, NY
red “American Sarouk” detached floral spray style was imported around 1920 and quickly became popular
Wool
Mid-20th Century Handmade Persian Malayer Runner
Located in New York, NY
Sarouk” detached floral spray style was imported around 1920 and quickly became popular all over Iran, in
Wool
Early 20th Century Handmade Northwest Persian Runner
Located in New York, NY
Sarouk” detached floral spray style was imported around 1920 and quickly became popular all over Iran, in
Wool
Mid-20th Century Handmade Persian Hamadan Throw Rug
Located in New York, NY
red “American Sarouk” detached floral spray style was imported around 1920 and quickly became popular
Wool
Mid-20th Century Handmade Persian Kurd Pictorial Lion Throw Rug
Located in New York, NY
red “American Sarouk” detached floral spray style was imported around 1920 and quickly became popular
Wool
Early 20th Century Handmade Persian Malayer Pictorial Throw Rug
Located in New York, NY
Sarouk” detached floral spray style was imported around 1920 and quickly became popular all over Iran, in
Wool
Mid-20th Century Handmade Persian Baluch Throw Rug
Located in New York, NY
red “American Sarouk” detached floral spray style was imported around 1920 and quickly became popular
Wool
Mid-20th Century Handmade Persian Hamadan Accent Rug
Located in New York, NY
seep or crash in. Whole new genres are imported. The red “American Sarouk” detached floral spray style
Wool
Mid-20th Century Handmade Persian Malayer Throw Rug
Located in New York, NY
red “American Sarouk” detached floral spray style was imported around 1920 and quickly became popular
Wool
Mid-20th Century Handmade Persian Malayer Throw Rug
Located in New York, NY
red “American Sarouk” detached floral spray style was imported around 1920 and quickly became popular
Wool
Early 20th Century Handmade Persian Malayer Runner
Located in New York, NY
Sarouk” detached floral spray style was imported around 1920 and quickly became popular all over Iran, in
Wool
Mid-20th Century Handmade Persian Malayer Throw Rug
Located in New York, NY
red “American Sarouk” detached floral spray style was imported around 1920 and quickly became popular
Wool
Mid-20th Century Handmade Persian Kashan Accent Rug
Located in New York, NY
red “American Sarouk” detached floral spray style was imported around 1920 and quickly became popular
Wool
Mid-20th Century Handmade Persian Art Deco Style Mashad Accent Rug
Located in New York, NY
Sarouk” detached floral spray style was imported around 1920 and quickly became popular all over Iran, in
Wool
Early 20th Century Handmade Northwest Persian Runner
Located in New York, NY
Sarouk” detached floral spray style was imported around 1920 and quickly became popular all over Iran, in
Wool
Early 20th Century Handmade Persian Kurd Runner
Located in New York, NY
Sarouk” detached floral spray style was imported around 1920 and quickly became popular all over Iran, in
Wool
Early 20th Century Persian Tabriz Pictorial Accent Rug
Located in New York, NY
Sarouk” detached floral spray style was imported around 1920 and quickly became popular all over Iran, in
Wool
Early 20th Century Handmade Persian Malayer Runner
Located in New York, NY
Sarouk” detached floral spray style was imported around 1920 and quickly became popular all over Iran, in
Wool
Early 20th Century Handmade Persian Tabriz Pictorial Accent Rug
Located in New York, NY
Sarouk” detached floral spray style was imported around 1920 and quickly became popular all over Iran, in
Wool
$46,250
W 156 in L 163 in
Early 20th Century Handmade Persian Sultanabad Large Square Room Size Carpet
Located in New York, NY
red “American Sarouk” detached floral spray style was imported around 1920 and quickly became popular
Wool
Early 20th Century Handmade Persian Kurd Pictorial Accent Rug
Located in New York, NY
Sarouk” detached floral spray style was imported around 1920 and quickly became popular all over Iran, in
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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