Sarouk Farahan Persian Rug 406 × 298 cm in Wool, hand-knotted

Overview

Origin Iran, format 406 × 298 cm — a Farahan, Sarouk made entirely by hand. That is roughly 12.1 m² of floor, about 13.3' × 9.8'. Sarouk rugs are known for dense knotting and floral motifs.

What it is made of

The pile is wool, on a warp of cotton. The rug was hand-knotted throughout. Weight is given as ap. 35 kg.

Size and placement

The rug is rectangular. At this size the rug defines the room rather than accenting it.

Knot density and quality

The stated knot density is 300,000–399,999 knots/m². Knotting at this density allows detailed drawing and soft transitions between colours.

How it reads

Colour is recorded as blue / Türkis. 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. As a contemporary piece the pile is still even and largely unwalked.