Sarouk Farahan Persian Rug — hand-knotted, 218 × 132 cm, Wool

Overview

Origin Iran, format 218 × 132 cm — a Sarouk Farahan made entirely by hand. That is roughly 2.88 m² of floor, about 7.2' × 4.3'. 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.

Where it fits

The rug is rectangular. This size typically covers the floor in front of a seating group.

On the knot count

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.

Period

Stated condition: new.