Sarouk Farahan Persian Rug — hand-knotted, 140 × 215 cm, Wool

At a glance

Hand-knotted in Iran: a Sarouk Farahan of 140 × 215 cm. It covers approximately 3.01 m², or 4.6' × 7.1'. Sarouk rugs are known for dense knotting and floral motifs.

Materials and construction

Stated material: cotton warp, new wool. Construction method: hand-knotted. Pile height is given as 10-12mm.

Size and placement

At this size it anchors a living room as the central surface.

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.

Colour and appearance

It is catalogued under 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.