A beautifully hand-knotted Persian Sarouk rug from the third quarter of the 20th century in rare near-square room-size proportions — a format highly sought by designers for its visual balance and versatility. The deeply saturated red field carries an elegant allover pattern of intricately rendered floral bouquets in French blue, navy, soft pink, golden yellow, and verdant green — a palette of great richness and harmony.
The classic navy blue border provides contrast and definition to the composition, while the full, thick pile — exceptional for a rug of this age — speaks to the extraordinary quality of the wool and the skill of the Sarouk weavers. Note that the rug has been shortened at one end, giving it a custom proportion that works beautifully in specific interior configurations. 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: 8' 10" x 11' 5"
Date of Manufacture: 3rd Quarter of the 1900s
Place of Origin: Persia (Sarouk region)
Material: Wool pile on a cotton foundation
Condition: Full pile and good condition — shortened at one end
