Antique Sarouk Persian Rug — 142 × 72 cm, Wool

About this rug

This Sarouk comes from Iran and measures 142 × 72 cm. That is roughly 1.02 m² of floor, about 4.7' × 2.4'. Sarouk rugs are known for dense knotting and floral motifs.

What it is made of

Stated material: cotton warp, new wool. It is entirely hand-knotted. Pile height is given as approx. 10 mm. Weight is given as approx. 4 kg.

Where it fits

Small enough to sit in front of a dresser or just inside a door.

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.

Colour and appearance

Colour is recorded as red and orange. Handmade rugs always show slight colour shifts from knot to knot — that is a mark of hand work, not a defect.

Age

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