Farahan Rugs
The fine Persian Farahan (or Feraghan) rugs, particularly the “Sarouk-Farahan” variants, were the darlings of the 19th-century elite in Europe and America. Known for their sophisticated “Herati” (water lily) all-over patterns and deep, luminous indigo fields, they embody “Old World” intellectualism.
They are often thinner and more finely woven than standard Sarouks, making them feel like a piece of fine fabric. A Farahan rug is the definitive “gentleman’s rug,” perfect for a home office, library, or formal parlor.
Farahan rugs, originating from the historic Arak region of Persia, are celebrated for their refined structure and masterful weaving techniques. These exceptional antiques often feature stunning, organized fields, ranging from continuous allover designs to highly refined intricate floral patterns. Learn more about the enduring legacy and rich history of rugs from Persia and Iran. Our own price data supports that: normalised for size, the Farahan-lineage pieces in stock run roughly twice the price per square foot of the later plain Sarouks. The antique Sarouk rug buying and identification guide sets out the measured figures and how to tell the two apart in person.
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Fine Allover Floral Cypress Tree Design Antique Late 19th Century Ivory Persian Sarouk Farahan Carpet
$67,500.00 Antique RugsSKU: 23530Rug sizes: 11 ft 10 in x 15 ft 10 in (3.61 m x 4.83 m) -
Classic Antique Late 19th Century Red Floral Medallion Pattern Oversized Persian Sarouk Farahan Carpet
$110,500.00 Antique RugsSKU: 18654Rug sizes: 14 ft x 23 ft 10 in (4.27 m x 7.26 m) -
Blue Antique Herati Design Persian Farahan Long Wool Pile Hallway Runner Rug
$11,000.00 Antique RugsSKU: 21603Rug sizes: 3 ft x 20 ft 3 in (0.91 m x 6.17 m) -
Magnificent Fine Weave Antique Ivory Persian Sarouk Farahan Rug
$8,600.00 Antique RugsSKU: 21769Rug sizes: 4 ft 6 in x 7 ft (1.37 m x 2.13 m) -
Antique Sarouk – Farahan Small Scatter Size Wool Coral Rug
$5,800.00 Antique RugsSKU: 6633Rug sizes: 4 ft 7 in x 6 ft 5 in (1.40 m x 1.96 m) -
Antique Farahan Wool Ivory Beige Cream White Hand Knotted Pile Rug
$8,250.00 Antique RugsSKU: 6457Rug sizes: 4 ft 5 in x 6 ft 10 in (1.35 m x 2.08 m) -
Antique Sarouk – Farahan Oversized Large Big Wool Blue Rug
$67,500.00 Antique RugsSKU: 6427Rug sizes: 13 ft 7 in x 21 ft 3 in (4.14 m x 6.48 m) -
Small Size Intricate Floral Paisley Pattern Antique Ivory Persian Farahan Area Rug
$30,000.00 Antique RugsSKU: 25372Rug sizes: 4 ft 4 in x 6 ft 6 in (1.32 m x 1.98 m) -
Antique Wool & Silk Ivory Beige Cream White Hand Knotted Pile Rug
$97,500.00 Antique RugsSKU: 22722Rug sizes: 8 ft 4 in x 9 ft 6 in (2.54 m x 2.90 m) -
Cream Field Intricate Floral Pattern Antique Luxurious Wool Persian Sarouk Farahan Rug
$18,800.00 Antique RugsSKU: 22068Rug sizes: 10 ft x 13 ft 4 in (3.05 m x 4.06 m) -
Antique Allover Floral Wool Hand Knotted Pile Green 1880s Rug
$60,000.00 Antique RugsSKU: 21658Rug sizes: 12 ft x 15 ft 9 in (3.66 m x 4.80 m) -
Antique Persian Floral Medallion Hand Knotted Pile Rug
$13,000.00 Antique RugsSKU: 21589Rug sizes: 6 ft 2 in x 10 ft 4 in (1.88 m x 3.15 m) -
Antique Farahan Small Scatter Size Wool Ivory Rug
$4,200.00 Antique RugsSKU: 21402Rug sizes: 4 ft 3 in x 7 ft 9 in (1.30 m x 2.36 m) -
Fine Weave Antique Floral Medallion Design Persian Farahan Rug
$3,350.00 Antique RugsSKU: 21375Rug sizes: 3 ft 9 in x 6 ft 6 in (1.14 m x 1.98 m) -
Antique Floral Medallion Wool Hand Knotted Ivory Persian Farahan Rug
$18,800.00 Antique RugsSKU: 20790Rug sizes: 6 ft 9 in x 10 ft (2.06 m x 3.05 m) -
Ivory Antique Floral Medallion Design Small Persian Sarouk Farahan Rug
$5,600.00 Antique RugsSKU: 20764Rug sizes: 4 ft 4 in x 6 ft 6 in (1.32 m x 1.98 m) -
Antique Oversized Coral Sarouk – Farahan Persian Knotted Rug
$60,000.00 Antique RugsSKU: 20281Rug sizes: 13 ft 2 in x 21 ft 5 in (4.01 m x 6.53 m) -
Antique Sarouk – Farahan Persian Blue 1880s Rug
$15,000.00 Antique RugsSKU: 20236Rug sizes: 7 ft x 10 ft 2 in (2.13 m x 3.10 m) -
Antique Oversized Farahan Persian Knotted Rug
$136,000.00 Antique RugsSKU: 19951Rug sizes: 22 ft x 31 ft (6.71 m x 9.45 m) -
Antique Sarouk – Farahan Persian Ivory 1890s Rug
$5,800.00 Antique RugsSKU: 19790Rug sizes: 4 ft 2 in x 6 ft 6 in (1.27 m x 1.98 m) -
Antique Sarouk – Farahan Persian Ivory 1880s Rug
$8,800.00 Antique RugsSKU: 19408Rug sizes: 4 ft 8 in x 6 ft 4 in (1.42 m x 1.93 m) -
Small Blue Antique Tribal Geometric Persian Wool Pile Medallion Farahan Rug
$8,800.00 Antique RugsSKU: 19045Rug sizes: 4 ft 2 in x 6 ft 3 in (1.27 m x 1.91 m) -
Antique Sarouk – Farahan Small Scatter Size Wool Ivory Rug
$4,500.00 Antique RugsSKU: 18582Rug sizes: 4 ft 5 in x 6 ft 10 in (1.35 m x 2.08 m) -
Fine Floral Trellis Pattern Small Antique Persian Farahan Hand Knotted Rug
$7,000.00 Antique RugsSKU: 18560Rug sizes: 4 ft 2 in x 6 ft 2 in (1.27 m x 1.88 m) -
Antique Sarouk – Farahan Small Scatter Size Wool Blue Rug
$2,250.00 Antique RugsSKU: 17976Rug sizes: 4 ft 8 in x 6 ft 9 in (1.42 m x 2.06 m) -
Floral Pattern Blue Color Antique Persian Room Size Sarouk Farahan Carpet
$6,500.00 Antique RugsSKU: 17573Rug sizes: 8 ft 8 in x 12 ft 8 in (2.64 m x 3.86 m) -
Antique Persian Sarouk Farahan Hallway Runner Rug
$3,000.00 Antique RugsSKU: 17078Rug sizes: 4 ft 3 in x 6 ft 2 in (1.30 m x 1.88 m) -
Antique Farhan Persian Allover Floral Knotted Rug
$9,800.00 Antique RugsSKU: 25157Rug sizes: 4 ft 4 in x 6 ft 9 in (1.32 m x 2.06 m) -
Antique Square Sarouk Farahan Persian Medallion Knotted Rug
$23,000.00 Antique RugsSKU: 24259Rug sizes: 4 ft x 4 ft 10 in (1.22 m x 1.47 m) -
Antique Square Sarouk Farahan Persian Geometric Knotted Rug
$13,600.00 Antique RugsSKU: 23844Rug sizes: 8 ft 4 in x 9 ft 4 in (2.54 m x 2.84 m) -
Antique Coral Sarouk Farahan Persian Floral Medallion Rug
$30,000.00 Antique RugsSKU: 22873Rug sizes: 8 ft 8 in x 11 ft 8 in (2.64 m x 3.56 m) -
Antique Sarouk – Farahan Persian Allover Floral Herati Rug
$6,800.00 Antique RugsSKU: 22859Rug sizes: 4 ft x 6 ft 4 in (1.22 m x 1.93 m) -
Antique Coral Sarouk – Farahan Persian Allover Floral Knotted Rug
$8,800.00 Antique RugsSKU: 17037Rug sizes: 9 ft 3 in x 13 ft 2 in (2.82 m x 4.01 m)
