Plush Lilihan Hamadan Sarouk Rug, c. 1930's
Located in Milwaukee, WI
Fantastic Plush Lilihan Hamadan Sarouk with Rose, Salmon, Blush, Icy-Blues, Wheat and More About: I Love this charming village Lilihan Sarouk - Some nice cloud-band motifs around tu...
Wool
Vintage Oversize Persian Sarouk Rug, circa 1930 12'2 x 18'4
Located in Secaucus, NJ
Superb large flower designs fill the main field in this lovely example of the weaving art. The borders and guard borders complete the floral theme to create this impressive piece. Sa...
Wool
Antique Muted Sarouk Rug with Shifts of Hues, c. 1930-40's
Located in Milwaukee, WI
Gorgeous blues, soft honey hues, annd lovely earthy notes balance this piece out offering us a sunset or sunrise in a square-shaped, Iron tough and flower-like beautiful antique rug ...
Wool
$3,568Sale Price|20% Off
Vintage Sarouk Rug, Persian, Woollen, Dozar, Hall, Lounge, Carpet, circa 1930
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is a vintage Sarouk rug. A Persian, woolen Dozar sized hall or lounge carpet, dating to the early 20th century, circa 1930.
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. Sarouk rugs are from the village of Saruk about 25 m...
Wool
Antique Sarouk Rug 1.94m x 1.28m
Located in St. Albans, GB
A fabulous antique Sarouk rug, woven circa 1930. The design features a lozenge medallion of interconnected flowers on an open red field.
Wool
$2,784Sale Price|25% Off
Tomato Red, Antique Persian Sarouk, Flower Bouquet Design, Hand Knotted Wool Rug
Located in Carlstadt, NJ
This fabulous hand-knotted carpet has been created and designed for extra strength and durability. This rug has been handcrafted for weeks in the traditional method that is used to m...
Wool
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. Reds, blues, pinks...
Wool, Cotton
Early 20th Century Karistan Sarouk-Style Runner
Located in Chicago, IL
A wonderful early 20th century American Karistan runner woven with a traditional Sarouk-style pattern including repeated mirrored floral clusters living amidst even more densely wove...
Wool
$1,554Sale Price|25% Off
Wine Red Antique Persian Sarouk Full Pile Rare Square Size Wool Hand Knotted Rug
Located in Carlstadt, NJ
This fabulous Hand-Knotted carpet has been created and designed for extra strength and durability. This rug has been handcrafted for weeks in the traditional method that is used to m...
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
Extraordinary Early 20th Century Turkish Sparta Rug
Located in Chicago, IL
An extraordinary early 20th century Turkish Sparta rug with a large floral medallion in the center woven in light and dark indigo, gold, and cream vegetable dyed wool on a cranberry ...
Wool
Early 20th Century Turkish Sparta Rug
Located in Chicago, IL
A beautiful early 20th century Turkish Sparta rug with an all-over delicately rendered pattern with mirrored flowers, scrolling vines, and leaves woven in cranberry, cream, pink, and...
Wool
Wonderful Early 20th Century Silk Kayseri Rug
Located in Chicago, IL
A wonderful early 20th century Turkish silk Kayseri rug with an incredible pattern referred to as "Bird of Paradise," incorporating birds hidden amidst myriad plants, trees and flowe...
Silk
Square Antique Persian Sarouk Rug, circa 1930
Located in Northridge, CA
Square antique persian sarouk rug, circa 1930 8' 2" x 8' 8" Hand-knotted wool pile, cotton foundation Field Color: Red Border Color: Ivory Accent Color: Midnight-Blue, Light-Bro...
Wool
Persian Sarouk Orental Rug, circa 1930
Located in Big Flats, NY
A Persian Sarouk oriental rug offers wool construction with stylized floral design on red ground, circa 1930.
Wool
Persian Sarouk Oriental Rug, circa 1930
Located in Big Flats, NY
A Persian Sarouk oriental rug offers wool construction with central medallion with all-over floral design on red ground having ornate spandrels, circa 1930 Measures: 62" H x 43" W.
Wool
Vintage Persian Sarouk Oriental Rug, circa 1930
Located in Big Flats, NY
A vintage Persian Sarouk oriental rug offers wool construction in floral and foliate pattern with complementing border, circa 1930 ***DELIVERY NOTICE – Due to COVID-19 we are employ...
Wool
Antique Persian Meghan Sarouk Rug, c. 1930
Located in Dublin, NH
Antique Persian Meghan Sarouk Rug, c. 1930 Additional Information: Dimensions: 6'4" L x 4'2" W Origin: Persia Period: c. 1930 Rug ID: 21940
Wool
Antique Persian Sarouk Oriental Rug, circa 1930
Located in Big Flats, NY
An antique Persian Sarouk oriental rug offers wool construction with central floral medallion and all-over floral spray on red ground, circa 1930 Measures: 81" H x 53" W.
Wool
Magnificent Antique Blooming Sarouk Rug, c. 1930's
Located in Milwaukee, WI
Magnificent Antique Blooming Sarouk in Coral, Berry, & Blue in Rare size Size: 6.2 x 9.1 Age: Antique, C. 1930's Pile: Low pile with character-rich patina throughout.
Wool
Vintage Persian Sarouk School Oriental Rug, circa 1930
Located in Big Flats, NY
A vintage Persian Sarouk School Oriental rug offers all over stylized tree decoration on blue ground with wide border, circa 1930.
Wool
Blue Persian Josan Sarouk Oriental Rug, circa 1930
Located in Big Flats, NY
A Persian Josan Sarouk oriental rug offers wool construction with floral design on blue ground, circa 1930.
Wool
Antique Persian Sarouk Wool Oriental Rug, circa 1930
Located in Big Flats, NY
An antique Persian Sarouk Oriental rug offers wool construction with stylized flower central medallion and allover floral spray on cranberry red ground, circa 1930.
Wool
Antique Sarouk Mohajeran Oriental Rug Circa 1930
Located in Big Flats, NY
An antique Sarouk Mohajeran oriental rug offers wool construction with floral design throughout, circa 1930 Measures - 79.5" x 50.5" Catalogue Note: Ask about DISCOUNTED DELIVERY R...
Wool
Antique Sarouk Oriental Wool Rug Circa 1930
Located in Big Flats, NY
An antique Sarouk oriental rug offers wool construction with foliate and floral design, circa 1930 Measures - 64.5" x 38" Catalogue Note: Ask about DISCOUNTED DELIVERY RATES availa...
Wool
Antique Lilihan Sarouk Oriental Wool Rug Circa 1930
Located in Big Flats, NY
An antique Lilihan Sarouk offer wool construction with floral and foliate elements throughout, c1930 Measures- 76''L x 42.25''W x .5''D. Catalogue Note: Ask about DISCOUNTED DELIVE...
Wool
Vintage Sarouk Rug
Located in St. Albans, GB
A stunning vintage Sarouk rug, handwoven circa 1930 with a lozenge medallion on an open red field and fabulous secondary colours.
Wool
Antique Persian Lilihan Sarouk Oriental Wool Rug, circa 1930
Located in Big Flats, NY
An antique Persian Lilihan Sarouk oriental rug offers central medallion with all-over scroll, foliate and floral decoration, circa 1930.
Wool, Cotton
Vintage Persian Sarouk Runner by Mehraban Rugs
By Mehraban Rugs
Located in WEST HOLLYWOOD, CA
An enticing Vintage Persian Sarouk Runner that beguiles you to an all-over pattern of botanical elements that never ceases to amaze. The abrashed dark blue field is covered by majest...
Wool
Early 20th Century Sarouk Rug
Located in Chicago, IL
An early 20th century Persian Sarouk rug with an all-over mirrored multicolored pattern with myriad flowers woven in dark and light indigo, crimson, and gold on a white background. T...
Wool
Early 20th Century Sarouk Rug
Located in Chicago, IL
A gorgeous early 20th century Persian Sarouk rug with an all-over pattern containing several large flower clusters woven in indigo, pink, green, and white, against a dark cranberry b...
Wool
Early 20th Century Sarouk Rug
Located in Chicago, IL
A beautiful early 20th century Persian Sarouk rug with a fantastic mirrored floral and vine pattern, expertly rendered, in light and dark indigo, salmon, gold, on a bold crimson back...
Wool
Antique Sarouk Room Size Oriental Wool Rug, Circa 1930
Located in Big Flats, NY
An antique room size Sarouk oriental rug offers wool construction in rich saturated color having central medallion and allover floral and foliate elements, circa 1930.
Wool
Antique Persian Sarouk Rug, c-1930's, Red and blue, floral design
Located in Evanston, IL
Sarouk rug, circa 1930s, very fine with high density of knots and soft, vegetable dye wool, unpainted Sarouk, .in excellent condition. A nice soft tone of red and blue background col...
Wool
Antique Persian Sarouk Style Oriental Wool Rug, Circa 1930
Located in Big Flats, NY
An antique Persian Sarouk style oriental rug offers wool construction with detached floral spray on red ground, c1930 Measures - 139''L x 109''W X .25''D.
Wool
Authentic Persian Hand Knotted Semi Floral Red Sarouk Rug, circa 1930
Located in San Diego, CA
This rug is an authentic hand knotted Sarouk rug with wool pile on cotton foundation. A Sarouk or Sarough rug is a type of Persian rug from Markazi Province in Iran and they are amon...
Wool, Cotton
Grape Design Persian Sarouk, circa 1930, Unusual Size
Located in Evanston, IL
Made in Persia, circa 1930s, 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
Persian Sarouk, Example Of Fine Rug
Located in Evanston, IL
Persian Sarouk rug, circa 1930, Very fine and soft vegetable dye wool (not painted Sarouk) very high density of knots in excellent condition.
Wool
Sweet Early 20th Century Sarouk Rug
Located in Chicago, IL
A sweet early 20th century Persian Sarouk rug with a simple mirrored floral pattern woven in dark and light indigo, gray, cranberry, and pink vegetable dyed wool on a coral colored b...
Wool
Extraordinary Early 20th Century Sarouk Rug
Located in Chicago, IL
An extraordinary early 20th century Persian Sarouk rug with an amazing all-over mirrored pattern of multicolored flowers and vines on a beautiful crimson background. The wide border ...
Wool
Beautiful Early 20th Century Sarouk Rug
Located in Chicago, IL
A beautiful early 20th century Persian Sarouk rug with a large-scale mirrored floral pattern woven in traditional colors of light and dark indigo, cream, and pink, against a rich cra...
Wool
Beautiful Early 20th Century Sarouk Rug
Located in Chicago, IL
A beautiful early 20th century Persian Sarouk rug with a traditional mirrored floral and scrolling tree-of-life pattern woven in light and dark indigo, gold, white, and coral colored...
Wool
Beautiful Early 20th Century Sarouk Rug
Located in Chicago, IL
A beautiful early 20th century Persian Sarouk rug with an all-over floral cluster pattern woven in light and dark indigo, green, coral, and cream on a dark indigo background surround...
Wool
Gorgeous Early 20th Century Sarouk Rug
Located in Chicago, IL
A gorgeous early 20th century Sarouk rug with a fantastic pattern of clusters of myriad flowers all woven in light and dark indigo, cream, orange, and light green vegetable dyed wool...
Wool
Beautiful Early 20th Century Sarouk Rug
Located in Chicago, IL
A beautiful early 20th century Persian Sarouk rug with a fantastic mirrored floral and vine pattern, expertly rendered, in light and dark indigo, salmon, gold, on a bold crimson back...
Wool
Fantastic Early 20th Century Sarouk Rug
Located in Chicago, IL
A fantastic early 20th century Persian Sarouk rug with a large-scale all-over mirrored floral pattern woven in light and dark indigo, yellow, and natural wool, on a rich cranberry ba...
Wool
Petite Early 20th Century Sarouk Rug
Located in Chicago, IL
A beautiful early 20th century Persian Sarouk rug with a fantastic mirrored floral and vine pattern, expertly rendered, in light and dark indigo, gold, and brown, on a bold cranberry...
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
Moody Ralph Lauren Vibe Antique Sarouk Rug, circa 1930's
Located in Milwaukee, WI
Molly Catlin Interiors Moody Ralph Lauren vibe Antique Sarouk Botanical Velvety Wool With Deep Navy & Rich Red About: This is an incredibly moody Antique Rug Size: 9.3 x 12.2 ...
Wool
Antique Persian Sarouk Blue & White Oriental Wool Rug Circa 1930
Located in Big Flats, NY
An antique Persian Sarouk offers wool construction with central medallion and floral design throughout on cream ground, c1930 Measures - 129''L x 62'' W x 1.25'' D.
Wool
Antique Persian Sarouk Oriental Room Size Wool Rug circa 1930
Located in Big Flats, NY
An antique Persian Sarouk oriental large carpet offers wool construction with floral and foliate pattern on red ground, c1930 Measures - 136''H x 102''W x .5''D.
Wool
Antique Persian Sarouk Oriental Room Size Wool Rug, Circa 1930
Located in Big Flats, NY
An antique Persian Sarouk oriental large carpet offers wool construction with floral and foliate pattern on red ground, c1930 Measures - 136''L x 102''W x .5''D. Catalogue Note: As...
Wool
Antique Persian Sarouk Rug
Located in New York, NY
Classic early 20th century Persian Sarouk rug. 10 x 14 size range is somewhat uncommon 10'1'' x 13'9'' Before the 1920s the Sarouk design was the most popular of Persian rugs world...
Wool
Persian Sarouk Mat, circa 1930
Located in Big Flats, NY
Persian Sarouk oriental mat rug, circa 1930 Measures: 53.5" x 25.25".
Wool
Antique Artistic & Moody Arabesque Lilihan Sarouk Rug, circa 1930's
Located in Milwaukee, WI
Artistic & Moody Arabesque Antique Lilihan Sarouk Variations Of Plum, Peacock Blue, Caramel The nature of this exact family of rug is tricky to capture color-wise - one side is r...
Wool
Antique Room Size Sarouk Oriental Wool Rug Circa 1930
Located in Big Flats, NY
An antique room size Sarouk oriental rug offers wool construction with detached floral spray throughout, c1930 Measures - 150" x 123" Catalogue Note: Ask about DISCOUNTED DELIVERY ...
Wool
Early 20th Century Sarouk Rug
Located in Chicago, IL
A gorgeous early 20th century Persian Sarouk rug with a large-scale mirrored floral pattern, typical of this style, with several large clusters of flowers amidst a field of more flow...
Wool
Early 20th Century Sarouk Rug
Located in Chicago, IL
A beautiful early 20th century Persian Sarouk runner with an all-over mirrored floral cluster pattern woven in myriad colors and surrounded by a border with multiple thin floral patt...
Wool
Early 20th Century Sarouk Rug
Located in Chicago, IL
An early 20th century Persian Sarouk rug with an all-over floral pattern on a crimson background, surrounded by multiple, complementary, floral borders.
Wool
Early 20th Century Persian Sarouk Rug
Located in Chicago, IL
A traditional early 20th century Persian Sarouk rug with a mirrored floral pattern with myriad floral clusters, surrounded by a wide border with a repeated floral patterned border, a...
Wool
Early 20th Century Persian Sarouk Rug
Located in Chicago, IL
A very traditional early 20th century Persian Sarouk rug with a mirrored floral pattern of large floral clusters woven in typical Sarouk coors of cranberry, light and dark indigo, cr...
Wool
Early 20th Century Persian Sarouk Rug
Located in Chicago, IL
A wonderful early 20th century Persian Sarouk rug with an unusual all-over mirrored floral and scrolling pattern surrounded by a wide floral patterned border flanked by pairs of peti...
Wool
Early 20th Century Persian Sarouk Rug
Located in Chicago, IL
An early 20th century Persian Sarouk rug with an all-over clustered floral pattern woven in light and dark indigo, cream, and pink, and set against a cranberry background. The border...
Wool
Early 20th Century Persian Sarouk Rug
Located in Chicago, IL
A fantastic large early 20th century Persian Sarouk rug with a mirrored floral pattern containing myriad floral clusters woven in traditional Sarouk colors of pink, cream, white, lig...
Wool
Early 20th Century Persian Sarouk Rug
Located in Chicago, IL
A remarkable early 20th century Persian Sarouk rug with a mirrored all-over floral cluster pattern with myriad floral varieties, surrounded by a complex border of petite floral patte...
Wool
Amazing Early 20th Century Sarouk Rug
Located in Chicago, IL
A wonderful early 20th century Persian Sarouk rug with a beautiful all-over mirror floral pattern woven in light and dark indigo, and natural wool, on an abrash cranberry background....
Wool
Gorgeous Early 20th Century Sarouk Rug
Located in Chicago, IL
A gorgeous early 20th century Persian Sarouk rug with a lacy multicolored large-scale mirrored scrolling leaf and floral pattern woven light and dark indigo, pink, and natural undyed...
Wool
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...
Wool
Amazing Sarouk Runner
Located in Evanston, IL
Amazing Sarouk runner, measures 4'2" x 11'. This Persian Sarouk runner has unusual size and amazing design. Sarouks also called Sarouks are double-wefted, heavier carpets with...
Wool
Antique Persian Josan Sarouk Oriental Wool Rug Mat Ca 1930’s
Located in Big Flats, NY
An antique Persian Josan Sarouk oriental mat offers wool construction with central medallion having stylized floral and foliate elements, c1930 Measures - 34.25''H x 24''W x .25''D.
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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