Sarouk Persian Rug 175 × 243 cm, Wool, hand-knotted

Overview

A Sarouk from Iran, measuring 175 × 243 cm. It covers approximately 4.25 m², or 5.7' × 8'. 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 10-12mm.

Size and placement

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

On the knot count

The stated knot density is 400,000–499,999 knots/m². At this density even small-scale motifs can be worked out cleanly.

On the colourway

The stated colourway is multicolour. With traditionally dyed wool, small variations of tone within one field are normal.

Age

Stated condition: approx. 70 years old.