Sarouk Persian Rug — hand-knotted, 135 × 210 cm, Wool

The piece in short

Hand-knotted in Iran: a Sarouk of 135 × 210 cm. The covered area is about 2.84 m² (4.4' × 6.9'). Sarouk rugs are known for dense knotting and floral motifs.

What it is made of

Stated material: cotton warp, new wool. Construction method: hand-knotted. Pile height is given as 5-7mm.

Where it fits

The rug is rectangular. A format for a smaller room, or the area directly in front of a sofa.

On the colourway

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.

Period

Stated condition: approx. 70 years old.