Sarouk Persian Rug — hand-knotted, 124 × 193 cm, Wool

Overview

This Sarouk comes from Iran and measures 124 × 193 cm. It covers approximately 2.39 m², or 4.1' × 6.3'. 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

This size typically covers the floor in front of a seating group.

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

Colour is recorded as red and orange. With traditionally dyed wool, small variations of tone within one field are normal.

Age

Stated condition: approx. 70 years old.