Antique Sarouk Persian Rug, 346 × 192 cm, Wool

At a glance

This Sarouk comes from Iran and measures 346 × 192 cm. The covered area is about 6.64 m² (11.4' × 6.3'). Sarouk rugs are known for dense knotting and floral motifs.

Construction

Stated material: cotton warp, new wool. Construction method: hand-knotted. Pile height is given as approx. 8 mm. Weight is given as approx. 20 kg.

Where it fits

The rug is rectangular. A size where sofa and armchairs can rest their front legs on the rug.

Fineness of the knotting

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

How it reads

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.

Age and condition

Stated age: antique. In a rug of this age, patina and some pile loss belong to the picture.