Sarouk Farahan 1729

A distinguished Mahajiran Sarouk Farahan area rug from the second quarter of the 20th century, handwoven with exceptional craftsmanship and preserved in beautiful condition with a full pile. This exquisite Persian rug features an elegant open allover flower vase design set against a rich blue field, centered by a delicate medallion with accents of yellow and red, the light red border framing the composition with refined balance of color and form.

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' x 5' 10"

Date of Manufacture: 2nd Quarter of the 1900s

Place of Origin: Persia (Mahajiran, Farahan District)

Material: Wool pile on a cotton foundation

Condition: Wear consistent with age and use

SKU: 1729