Wool Sarouk Farahan Persian Rug 156 × 102 cm, hand-knotted

At a glance

Hand-knotted in Iran: a Farahan, Sarouk of 156 × 102 cm. The covered area is about 1.59 m² (5.1' × 3.3'). Sarouk rugs are known for dense knotting and floral motifs.

What it is made of

The pile is wool, on a warp of cotton. The rug was hand-knotted throughout. Weight is given as ap. 5 kg.

Where it fits

The rug is rectangular. The format suits the space in front of a sofa, a small dining table, or a study.

Knot density and quality

The stated knot density is 200,000–299,999 knots/m². In the mid range the pattern stays clearly legible without making the rug delicate.

How it reads

It is catalogued under blue / Türkis. Depending on the light and the direction you look from, the surface reads lighter or darker — a property of every handmade rug.

Age

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