An exceptional late 19th century Persian Farahan Sarouk area rug of rare distinction, featuring an unusual allover paisley pattern intricately connected with scrolling lines set against a pale pistachio green field — one of the most prized and uncommon field colors in the entire Farahan weaving tradition. Rust-red corner spandrels and a small central medallion create balance and visual harmony, while a deep navy border with geometric florets in soft green, yellow, blue, and cream frames the composition with elegance.
Pistachio green — whether used in the border or, as here, as the primary field color — is the signature and most coveted design element of the finest Farahan village weavings, and its use as the main field color makes this piece exceptionally rare within the tradition. Combined with the unusual allover paisley pattern, this Farahan Sarouk offers a combination of color and design that is extraordinarily difficult to find in the antique rug market today.
Dimensions: 4' x 6' 1"
Date of Manufacture: 4th Quarter of the 1800s
Place of Origin: NW Persia (Farahan District)
Material: Wool pile on a cotton foundation with vegetable dyes
