Sarouk Persian Rug 375 × 488 cm, Wool, hand-knotted

At a glance

Hand-knotted in Iran: a Sarouk of 375 × 488 cm. The covered area is about 18.3 m² (12.3' × 16'). Sarouk rugs are known for dense knotting and floral motifs.

What it is made of

Stated material: cotton warp, new wool.

Size and placement

The rug is rectangular. At this size the rug defines the room rather than accenting it.

Fineness of the knotting

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.