Antique Sarouk Farahan Persian Rug 425 × 320 cm, Wool

Overview

Origin Iran, format 425 × 320 cm — a Farahan, Sarouk made entirely by hand. It covers approximately 13.6 m², or 13.9' × 10.5'. 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. 40 kg.

Where it fits

The rug is rectangular. At this size the rug defines the room rather than accenting it.

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

Colour is recorded as red and orange. Depending on the light and the direction you look from, the surface reads lighter or darker — a property of every handmade rug.

Condition

Stated age: antique. In a rug of this age, patina and some pile loss belong to the picture.