Hand-Knotted Sarouk Persian Rug, 327 × 415 cm, Wool

The piece in short

Origin Iran, format 327 × 415 cm — a Sarouk made entirely by hand. It covers approximately 13.57 m², or 10.7' × 13.6'. Sarouk rugs are known for dense knotting and floral motifs.

Construction

Pile material is given as 100% new wool, warp as 100% cotton. Construction method: hand-knotted.

Format and use

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

On the knot count

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.

Colour and appearance

The stated colourway is 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.