Hand-Knotted Sarouk Farahan Persian Rug, 263 × 375 cm, Wool

At a glance

This Farahan, Sarouk comes from Iran and measures 263 × 375 cm. That is roughly 9.86 m² of floor, about 8.6' × 12.3'. Sarouk rugs are known for dense knotting and floral motifs.

What it is made of

Construction: 100% new wool in the pile over a 100% cotton foundation. Construction method: hand-knotted.

Where it fits

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.

On the colourway

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.