Product Description
Details
Collection: Sarouk Rug.
Age: 40-60 Years (Semi Antique).
Size FT: 9' 9'' x 6' 8'' .
Size CM: 296 cm x 202 cm.
Colors: Red, Blue, Beige, Copper, Beige.
Material: 100% Natural Wool and Cotton.
Has fringe.
Sarouk Rugs
With its Medallion design in Red, Blue and its generous 9x6 ft format, this Semi Antique Sarouk rug represents the authentic weaving heritage of Markazi, where rugs of this quality have been hand-knotted for generations. The
distinctive Sarouk design system - centered on arrangements of detached, freely drawn floral sprays scattered across an open or lightly patterned field - was developed to accommodate Western decorating sensibilities that found
all-over repeat patterns and formal medallion compositions too dense for open-plan interiors. The result was a design format combining Persian floral elegance with a spaciousness and informality that Western buyers found
immediately appealing and entirely compatible with their decorating needs.
The wool quality of genuine Sarouk rugs is among the finest in the Persian weaving tradition. The best examples are woven using specially selected, finely spun wool of exceptional softness and natural luster - wool that produces
a pile simultaneously soft to the touch and resilient in structure, with a natural sheen that catches and reflects light beautifully at varying angles. This pile quality, combined with considerable knot density, creates rugs of
real luxury that improve significantly with careful use.
The color palette that defines classic Sarouk production - deep rose and crimson reds, rich navy blues, ivory and cream grounds, accents of forest green and soft gold - was developed through a close dialogue between Persian dyers
and Western buyers who were their primary customers. The rose-dominant palette of the finest Sarouk production represents a genuine collaborative aesthetic achievement, combining Persian dye technology with Western decorating
preferences in a synthesis of considerable beauty.
Semi-antique and antique Sarouk rugs are consistently among the most accessible and versatile of all Persian rugs for interior decoration, working equally well in formal traditional rooms, relaxed transitional spaces, and
contemporary interiors seeking the warmth and authenticity of genuine Persian handcraft. Their soft, rosy color palettes complement a very wide range of furniture styles and interior color schemes.
Specifications
Original name: Sarouk Rug.
Alternative name(s): Sarouk Carpet.
Origin: Markazi.
Category: Village.
Common designs: Medallion, Afshan, Boteh, Herati, Vase.
Dyeing method: Natural, Synthetic.
Pile material: Wool.
Foundation material: Cotton.
Knot type: Asymmetrical (Persian).
Notes
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