Sarouk Persian Rug — hand-knotted, 320 × 445 cm, Wool

Overview

Origin Iran, format 320 × 445 cm — a Sarouk made entirely by hand. It covers approximately 14.24 m², or 10.5' × 14.6'. Sarouk rugs are known for dense knotting and floral motifs.

What it is made of

Stated material: cotton warp, new wool. It is entirely hand-knotted. Pile height is given as 12-15mm.

Where it fits

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

Knot density and quality

The stated knot density is 200,000–299,999 knots/m². This knot density balances pattern definition against hard-wearing construction.

How it reads

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.