Sarouk Farahan Persian Rug — hand-knotted, 205 × 142 cm, Wool

At a glance

Hand-knotted in Iran: a Sarouk Farahan of 205 × 142 cm. It covers approximately 2.91 m², or 6.7' × 4.7'. 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 approx. 10 mm. Weight is given as ap. 10 kg.

Size and placement

The rug is rectangular. The format suits the space in front of a sofa, a small dining table, or a study.

Knot density and quality

The stated knot density is 200,000–299,999 knots/m². This knot density balances pattern definition against hard-wearing construction.

On the colourway

Colour is recorded as 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

Stated age: contemporary, 0–20 years old. Being recent, the pile shows little wear and holds its full height.