Newel Persian Rugs

Fascinating antique Persian Doroksh animal pictorial prayer rug. 4'3'' x 6'1'' Since the mid-19th century, Tabriz has lead a resurgence in Persian carpet-weaving both for domestic ...

Hand knotted in wool, a 9x11 antique Heriz rug originating from Persia circa 1920-1930 making a grand entry to Rug & Kilim’s Antique & Vintage collection. Bearing fine Persian sensib...

A Hand-Knotted Persian Turkmen Small Rug Journey back in time with this exquisite hand-knotted Persian Turkmen small rug, a testament to centuries of nomadic artistry and cultural h...

This vintage 4x5 Persian Gabbeh rug is the latest grand entry to Rug & Kilim’s curation of rare tribal pieces. Hand-knotted in wool circa 1950-1960. On the Design: This vintage Ga...

76933 Vintage Persian Isfahan Prayer Rug, Islamic Art Wall Hanging Tapestry. This finely crafted Persian Isfahan prayer rug features an organically ...

Fine Vintage Kirman Persian Wool Rug 1960s, Red Medallion, Hand Knotted Measures: 8 feet x 10 feet. Gorgeous vibrant red center medallion surrounded by lush, intricate field of bei...

This vintage Persian Heriz Serapi area rug, dating from the early 1900s, exemplifies the timeless appeal of classic tribal design paired with a refined color palette. Prized for its ...

Vintage hand knotted floral rug or mat. Made of wool featuring a floral motif over a tan field with geometric designs along the boarder. Pinks...

Dimensions: H 165” x W 121” Vintage Persian Kirman wool room size rug with central medallion on blue background. Please see our other listings for ideas and matching pieces. Condi...

Sarouk is a name of a village situated about 25 miles north of Arak (Sultanabad). This region became one of the most active regions of carpet weaving in the late 19th century through the early 20th century. The city's most famous designer was named Farahan. To be able to compete with Kashan in rug commerce, Farahan designed rugs with center medallion motives. Today, these carpets are referred to as Antique 19th century Farahan Sarouks. In the 1920s and 1930s a well-known rug dealer in New York thought that Americans would buy rose-field carpets with blue borders and detached floral motives. During that period, a vast number of Sarouks with rose-fields and all over floral patterns were woven and exported to the American market. However, the natural dyed rose color did not stand up to the alkaline bath to which new rugs in Arak were subjected in the finishing process. The rose color faded radically. But instead of changing the finishing process or changing the composition of the dyes to stand up to alkali, New York merchants "solved" the problem by arming their staffs with synthetic dyes and little paint brushes with which they painted back in the rose-color in the entire fields of thousands and thousands of rugs and carpets over a period of 20 years. Today, Antique Sarouk rugs and carpets...

Antique Persian Heriz Area Rug       

:: Stunning antique Halvai Bijar vintage 1910's, 20's in an allover harshang design- Lovely shades in a wide range of colors- Carpet is super supple, pliable and healthy. Many years ...