Sarouk Farahan Persian Rug 205 × 142 cm in Wool, hand-knotted

Overview

Origin Iran, format 205 × 142 cm — a Farahan, Sarouk made entirely by hand. It covers approximately 2.91 m², or 6.7' × 4.7'. Sarouk rugs are known for dense knotting and floral motifs.

What it is made of

Pile material is given as wool, warp as cotton. Construction method: hand-knotted. Weight is given as ap. 10 kg.

Format and use

The rug is rectangular. This size typically covers the floor in front of a seating group.

Fineness of the knotting

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.

On the colourway

Colour is recorded as red and orange. Handmade rugs always show slight colour shifts from knot to knot — that is a mark of hand work, not a defect.

Age and condition

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