Sarouk Farahan Persian Rug — hand-knotted, 203 × 201 cm, Wool

At a glance

Origin Iran, format 203 × 201 cm — a Sarouk Farahan made entirely by hand. The covered area is about 4.08 m² (6.7' × 6.6'). Sarouk rugs are known for dense knotting and floral motifs.

Materials and 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.12kg.

Format and use

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

Knot density and quality

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

Colour and appearance

The stated colourway is red and orange. Handmade rugs always show slight colour shifts from knot to knot — that is a mark of hand work, not a defect.

Age and condition

Stated condition: new.