Hand-Knotted Wool Sarouk Persian Rug, 300 × 453 cm

Overview

Origin Iran, format 300 × 453 cm — a Sarouk made entirely by hand. It covers approximately 13.59 m², or 9.8' × 14.9'. Sarouk rugs are known for dense knotting and floral motifs.

What it is made of

Stated material: cotton warp, new wool. The rug was hand-knotted throughout. Pile height is given as 10-12mm.

Format and use

The rug is rectangular. At this size the rug defines the room rather than accenting it.

Knot density and quality

The stated knot density is 200,000–299,999 knots/m². In the mid range the pattern stays clearly legible without making the rug delicate.

On the colourway

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.