Wool Sarouk Farahan Persian Rug 156 × 106 cm, hand-knotted

The piece in short

Origin Iran, format 156 × 106 cm — a Farahan, Sarouk made entirely by hand. The covered area is about 1.65 m² (5.1' × 3.5'). Sarouk rugs are known for dense knotting and floral motifs.

Materials and construction

Stated material: new wool.

Size and placement

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.

Colour and appearance

Colour is recorded as red and orange. With traditionally dyed wool, small variations of tone within one field are normal.