Hand-Knotted Sarouk Farahan Indian Rug, 355 × 255 cm, Wool

Overview

A Farahan, Sarouk from India, measuring 355 × 255 cm. It covers approximately 9.05 m², or 11.6' × 8.4'. Sarouk rugs are known for dense knotting and floral motifs.

What it is made of

The pile is wool, on a warp of cotton. Construction method: hand-knotted. Weight is given as ap. 30 kg.

Format and use

The rug is rectangular. A format for large rooms, with space for an entire seating arrangement.

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.

How it reads

It is catalogued under 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.

Age and condition

Stated condition: Neu.