Hand-Knotted Sarouk Persian Rug, 526 × 345 cm, Wool

The piece in short

Origin Iran, format 526 × 345 cm — a Sarouk made entirely by hand. The covered area is about 18.15 m² (17.3' × 11.3'). Sarouk rugs are known for dense knotting and floral motifs.

What it is made of

Construction: wool in the pile over a cotton foundation. The rug was hand-knotted throughout. Weight is given as approx. 50 kg.

Where it fits

The rug is rectangular. A format for large rooms, with space for an entire seating arrangement.

On the knot count

The stated knot density is 200,000–299,999 knots/m². This knot density balances pattern definition against hard-wearing construction.

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.

Age

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