Hand-Knotted Sarouk Farahan Persian Rug, 384 × 304 cm, Wool

At a glance

Origin Iran, format 384 × 304 cm — a Farahan, Sarouk made entirely by hand. That is roughly 11.67 m² of floor, about 12.6' × 10'. 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. 35 kg.

Format and use

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

On the knot count

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 Weiß / beige. Depending on the light and the direction you look from, the surface reads lighter or darker — a property of every handmade rug.

Age

Stated age: contemporary, 0–20 years old. Being recent, the pile shows little wear and holds its full height.