Sarouk 1083

This vintage oversized Persian Sarouk rug is a radiant example of Sarouk floral artistry at its most generous and imposing scale — a gallery carpet of grand proportions whose allover design of large floral bouquets fills the brilliant red field with the lush, garden-like abundance that made Sarouk rugs the most popular Persian carpets in the American market throughout the 20th century.

The striking navy blue border, itself filled with floral motifs, frames the design with elegance and structure, while accents of French blue woven throughout the field add a cool, sophisticated note that complements the warmth of the red and enhances the overall visual harmony. The field color has been enriched through the traditional Sarouk 'painting' technique — a practice common in early Sarouk production that intensifies the depth of the red. The Sarouk rug tradition, originating in the village of Sarouk near Arak in Western Persia, represents one of the most celebrated and widely collected categories of 20th century Persian carpet. Sarouk rugs are distinguished by their lush, heavy wool pile, their allover floral bouquet designs, and a richness of color — particularly the deep, saturated reds and navy blues — that has made them among the most recognizable and sought-after Persian rugs in the American and European collector markets since the early 20th century.

Dimensions: 10' 2" x 18'

Date of Manufacture: 1st Quarter of the 1900s

Place of Origin: Persia (Sarouk region)

Material: Wool pile on a cotton foundation

Condition: Wear consistent with age and use

SKU: 1083