An exceptional late 19th century Persian Farahan Sarouk area rug, finely woven with a sophisticated Persian Garden design that exemplifies the luminous naturalism for which the Farahan Sarouk tradition is celebrated. The ivory field is adorned with gracefully drawn vines and blossoms in red, blue, green, and golden saffron yellow — a palette of extraordinary harmony and warmth. A striking midnight-blue medallion anchors the composition, while the navy border with meandering floral rosettes frames the piece with balance and quiet elegance.
The Farahan district of Western Persia gave birth to two of the most celebrated rug traditions of the 19th century — the classic Farahan village rug and the refined Sarouk Farahan, which represented the pinnacle of the region's weaving achievement. The Sarouk Farahan is distinguished by its ivory or light-colored fields adorned with graceful curvilinear floral designs, its extraordinarily fine weave, and the exceptional quality of its vegetable-dyed wool — qualities that have made these rugs among the most coveted antique Persian textiles in the collecting world.
Dimensions: 4' 2" x 6' 5"
Date of Manufacture: 4th Quarter of the 1800s
Place of Origin: Persia (Farahan District)
Material: Wool pile on a cotton foundation with vegetable dyes
