Sarouk Farahan Persian Rug 362 × 275 cm in Wool, hand-knotted

The piece in short

Hand-knotted in Iran: a Farahan, Sarouk of 362 × 275 cm. That is roughly 9.96 m² of floor, about 11.9' × 9'. Sarouk rugs are known for dense knotting and floral motifs.

Construction

The pile is wool, on a warp of cotton. It is entirely hand-knotted. Weight is given as ap.28kg.

Where it fits

The rug is rectangular. A large format for open-plan rooms or formal reception spaces.

Knot density and quality

The stated knot density is 300,000–399,999 knots/m². At this density even small-scale motifs can be worked out cleanly.

On the colourway

It is catalogued under red and orange. Handmade rugs always show slight colour shifts from knot to knot — that is a mark of hand work, not a defect.

Age

Stated condition: Neu.