Antique Sarouk Persian Rug 473 × 322 cm, Wool

The piece in short

A Sarouk from Iran, measuring 473 × 322 cm. The covered area is about 15.23 m² (15.5' × 10.6'). Sarouk rugs are known for dense knotting and floral motifs.

Materials and construction

The pile is wool, on a warp of cotton. Construction method: hand-knotted. Weight is given as approx. 40 kg.

Where it fits

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

On the knot count

The stated knot density is 400,000–499,999 knots/m². Knotting at this density allows detailed drawing and soft transitions between colours.

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.

Condition

Stated age: antique. As an antique piece, condition should be judged against its age.