This early 20th-century Farahan Sarouk area rug features a majestic medallion floral design in a rich palette of navy blue, terracotta red, and camel tones. The rug’s field is rendered in a warm camel hue, creating a luminous backdrop for the intricate corner spandrels in terracotta red and navy blue, each filled with finely woven floral motifs in French blue, green, and earthy browns.
At the heart of the composition lies a remarkably large and unusual central medallion, spanning much of the field—a rare and visually commanding feature. The medallion combines navy blue, terracotta red, green, and brown in a dynamic interplay of color and form.
The rug is framed by a classic navy blue border adorned with geometric motifs reminiscent of Caucasian Kuba designs. Woven with high-quality wool and natural vegetable dyes, this Farahan Sarouk is not only a testament to masterful craftsmanship.
Dimensions: 4’ 7” X 6’ 11”
Date of Manufacture: 1st Quarter of the 1900s
Place of Origin: Persia
Material: Wool pile on a cotton foundation with vegetable dyes
