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Sarouk Persian Rugs & Carpets

Sarouk rugs are part of a group known as “city rugs,” manufactured in town or city workshops. Emerging as a style around 1890, Sarouks come from the Arak region of Iran. Made of wool, Sarouk rugs often bear a medallion design, floral motifs, and a dark palette of predominant reds and blues. “Ferahan Sarouks” resemble original “Ferahans,” with a palette of green and white. Earlier Sarouk rugs feature large designs, open spaces, and fine knotting.

By the late 19th century, the Western world had become enamored with ancient treasures such as Oriental rugs. Suddenly, production did not meet the demand for antique rugs. European and American companies arranged mass production for shipment to the West. The British-Swiss firm Zieglar and Company had offices in Sultanabad (Arak) which included the Sarouk village.

Some carpet collectors do not consider Sarouks part of the investment-worthy antique rug world; however, Sarouks do have value as antiques and as durable carpets. During the 1920s and 1930s, the Sarouk became extremely popular in America. The durability of the carpets suited the high-traffic American lifestyle and brought the opulence of the Oriental rug to the home.


Quick Facts

  • A 20th century Sarouk rug sold for $1,000 at a Capital Collections auction in 2015
  • A Sarouk Fereghan rug (circa 1900) sold for $5,242 at a Christie’s auction in 2012
  • Some Sarouks, along with other types of rugs, have been retouched with paint to disguise wear or change the color, which negatively impacts the value of the object

Recommended Items at Auction

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A 19TH-CENTURY FERAHAN SAROUK 'VASE'-RUG.
Jun 17, 2:00 PM CEST
A 19TH-CENTURY FERAHAN SAROUK 'VASE'-RUG.
by Bernaerts Auctioneers
Est: €800- €1,200
€4505 Bids
No Reserve - Antique Persian Sarouk Farahan Rug 11 ft 7 in x 10 ft 3 in (3.53 m x 3.12 m)
Jun 22, 12:00 PM EDT
No Reserve - Antique Persian Sarouk Farahan Rug 11 ft 7 in x 10 ft 3 in (3.53 m x 3.12 m)
by Nazmiyal Auctions
Est: $20,000- $30,000
$3,2502 Bids
A Sarouk rug, Central Persia, early 20th century
Jun 25, 10:00 AM PDT
A Sarouk rug, Central Persia, early 20th century
by Andrew Jones Auctions
Est: $700- $900
$4002 Bids
No Reserve - Antique 19th Century Persian Sarouk Farahan Rug 9 ft x 6 ft 8 in (2.74 m x 2.03 m)
Jun 22, 12:00 PM EDT
No Reserve - Antique 19th Century Persian Sarouk Farahan Rug 9 ft x 6 ft 8 in (2.74 m x 2.03 m)
by Nazmiyal Auctions
Est: $6,000- $9,000
$1,5001 Bid
No Reserve - Antique Persian Sarouk Farahan Rug 6 ft 5 in x 4 ft 2 in (1.95 m x 1.27 m)
Jun 22, 12:00 PM EDT
No Reserve - Antique Persian Sarouk Farahan Rug 6 ft 5 in x 4 ft 2 in (1.95 m x 1.27 m)
by Nazmiyal Auctions
Est: $4,000- $6,000
$1,0001 Bid
SAROUK RUG approx: 13'10" x 10'5"
Jun 25, 1:00 PM EDT
SAROUK RUG approx: 13'10" x 10'5"
by Potomack Company
Est: $1,500- $3,000
$7501 Bid
Sarough, Iran, approx. 2.09 x 1.30 m
Jun 14, 12:00 PM CEST
Sarough, Iran, approx. 2.09 x 1.30 m
by Auktionshaus Plückbaum
Est: €0- €0
€1600 Bids
Sarough, cashmere, approx. 2.50 x 1.82 m
Jun 14, 12:00 PM CEST
Sarough, cashmere, approx. 2.50 x 1.82 m
by Auktionshaus Plückbaum
Est: €0- €0
€2000 Bids
A Persian Sarough Rug Circa 1980S Rrp:$5200
Jun 18, 7:00 PM AEST
A Persian Sarough Rug Circa 1980S Rrp:$5200
by Theodore Bruce Auctioneers & Valuers
Est: AUD2,000- AUD3,000
AUD1,8000 Bids
A Persian Sarough Rug. Circa 1980S Rrp:$5200
Jun 18, 7:00 PM AEST
A Persian Sarough Rug. Circa 1980S Rrp:$5200
by Theodore Bruce Auctioneers & Valuers
Est: AUD2,000- AUD4,000
AUD1,8000 Bids
Sarough Mesched, Iran, ca. 4.15 x 3.08 m
Jun 14, 12:00 PM CEST
Sarough Mesched, Iran, ca. 4.15 x 3.08 m
by Auktionshaus Plückbaum
Est: €0- €0
€3000 Bids
No Reserve - Antique Persian Sarouk Farahan Rug 9 ft 9 in x 8 ft 3 in (2.97 m x 2.51 m)
Jun 22, 12:00 PM EDT
No Reserve - Antique Persian Sarouk Farahan Rug 9 ft 9 in x 8 ft 3 in (2.97 m x 2.51 m)
by Nazmiyal Auctions
Est: $6,000- $9,000
$1,5000 Bids
Persian Sarouk Carpet, 9' x 6' 6"
Jun 19, 11:00 AM EDT
Persian Sarouk Carpet, 9' x 6' 6"
by Auctions at Showplace
Est: $400- $600
$1000 Bids
Persian Sarouk Runner, 12" x 2' 7"
Jul 10, 11:00 AM EDT
Persian Sarouk Runner, 12" x 2' 7"
by Auctions at Showplace
Est: $400- $600
$1000 Bids
Antique Persian Sarouk Farahan Rug 10 ft 11 in x 8 ft (3.32 m x 2.43 m)
Jun 22, 12:00 PM EDT
Antique Persian Sarouk Farahan Rug 10 ft 11 in x 8 ft (3.32 m x 2.43 m)
by Nazmiyal Auctions
Est: $6,000- $9,000
$2,0000 Bids
IVORY FIELD FERAGHAN SAROUK CARPET 75" X 50"
Jun 22, 10:30 AM EDT
IVORY FIELD FERAGHAN SAROUK CARPET 75" X 50"
by Carlsen Gallery, Inc.
Est: $300- $600
$1500 Bids
No Reserve - Oversized Antique Persian Sarouk Rug 22 ft x 12 ft 6 in (6.71 m x 3.81 m)
Jun 22, 12:00 PM EDT
No Reserve - Oversized Antique Persian Sarouk Rug 22 ft x 12 ft 6 in (6.71 m x 3.81 m)
by Nazmiyal Auctions
Est: $8,000- $12,000
$2,0000 Bids
Saruk old, Persia, mid 20th century, wool on cotton
Jul 05, 1:00 PM CEST
Saruk old, Persia, mid 20th century, wool on cotton
by Henry's Auktionshaus
Est: €250- €500
€1200 Bids
US Re-Import Saruk, Persia, around 1900, wool on cotton
Jul 05, 1:00 PM CEST
US Re-Import Saruk, Persia, around 1900, wool on cotton
by Henry's Auktionshaus
Est: €250- €500
€1200 Bids
US re-import Saruk antique, Persia, around 1900
Jul 05, 1:00 PM CEST
US re-import Saruk antique, Persia, around 1900
by Henry's Auktionshaus
Est: €350- €700
€1600 Bids
HAND KNOTTED PERSIAN SAROUK CARPET
Jun 22, 11:00 AM CDT
HAND KNOTTED PERSIAN SAROUK CARPET
by Lewis & Maese Antiques & Auctions
Est: $600- $1,200
$4000 Bids
A fine Sarouk rug, West Persia
Jun 26, 8:00 PM CEST
A fine Sarouk rug, West Persia
by Venduehuis der Notarissen
Est: €1,000- €1,500
€6000 Bids
PERSIAN SAROUK HAND KNOTTED RUG, 8.10 x 11.10 (269cm x 361cm)
Jun 24, 1:00 PM EDT
PERSIAN SAROUK HAND KNOTTED RUG, 8.10 x 11.10 (269cm x 361cm)
by The Rug Life Auctions
Est: $3,500- $4,500
$5000 Bids

Sellers Who Sell Sarouk Persian Rugs & Carpets


Henry's Auktionshaus

Henry's Auktionshaus

Nazmiyal Auctions

Nazmiyal Auctions

Carlsen Gallery, Inc.

Carlsen Gallery, Inc.