Sarouk Farahan Persian Rug — hand-knotted, 125 × 69 cm, Wool

At a glance

A Sarouk Farahan from Iran, measuring 125 × 69 cm. The covered area is about 0.86 m² (4.1' × 2.3'). 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. 10 mm. Weight is given as ap. 4 kg.

Where it fits

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

Fineness of the knotting

The stated knot density is 300,000–399,999 knots/m². At this density even small-scale motifs can be worked out cleanly.

On the colourway

It is catalogued under red and orange. With traditionally dyed wool, small variations of tone within one field are normal.

Age and condition

Stated condition: new.