Wool Sarouk Farahan Persian Rug 59 × 43 cm, hand-knotted

Overview

A Farahan, Sarouk from Iran, measuring 59 × 43 cm. It covers approximately 0.25 m², or 1.9' × 1.4'. Sarouk rugs are known for dense knotting and floral motifs.

Construction

The pile is wool, on a warp of cotton. The rug was hand-knotted throughout. Weight is given as ap. 2 kg.

Size and placement

The rug is rectangular. At this size it works as an entryway mat or a bedside rug.

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.

Colour and appearance

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

Age

Stated condition: Neu.