Antique Wool Sarouk Persian Rug, 315 × 212 cm

The piece in short

This Sarouk comes from Iran and measures 315 × 212 cm. The covered area is about 6.68 m² (10.3' × 7'). Sarouk rugs are known for dense knotting and floral motifs.

Construction

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

Format and use

The rug is rectangular. At this size it anchors a living room as the central surface.

On the knot count

The stated knot density is under 200,000 knots/m². In the mid range the pattern stays clearly legible without making the rug delicate.

On the colourway

Colour is recorded as red and orange. With traditionally dyed wool, small variations of tone within one field are normal.

Age and condition

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