Overview

Hand-knotted in Iran: a Sarouk of 215 × 144 cm. The covered area is about 3.1 m² (7.1' × 4.7'). Sarouk rugs are known for dense knotting and floral motifs.

Construction

Stated material: cotton warp, new wool. The rug was hand-knotted throughout. Pile height is given as approx. 8 mm. Weight is given as approx. 9 kg.

Size and placement

The rug is rectangular. A size where sofa and armchairs can rest their front legs on the rug.

Knot density and quality

The stated knot density is 300,000–399,999 knots/m². At this density even small-scale motifs can be worked out cleanly.

On the colourway

The stated colourway is red and orange. With traditionally dyed wool, small variations of tone within one field are normal.

Age

Stated age: contemporary, 0–20 years old. As a contemporary piece the pile is still even and largely unwalked.

Material	Cotton Warp, Wool
Origin Region	Iran, Persia
Length	215
Width	144
Size (ft)	7'0"x4'8"
Age	Modern 0-20 years
Knot Count	320 000 – 360 000, m²
Construction	Hand-knotted
Pile	Wool
Thickness	approx. 8 mm
Warp	Cotton
Weight	approx. 9 kg
Design Style	Sarouk
Origin	Iran
Knot Density	300,000-399,999 knots/sqm
Shape	Rectangle
Size	approx. 200x135cm
Color	Red/Orange