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SKU #: KR21231
Traditional
Hand Knotted
Primary color is Rust. Colors in this rug include: Charcoal, Pink, Aqua, Ivory, Multi .
Wool
0.5
Sarouk
Iran
Floral
Pre-Owned
Vintage in mint condition
Vintage and in mint condition, this hand-knotted Sarouk wool carpet from west-central Iran arrives with its vegetable dyes fully intact and no restoration needed, its deep rust red field covered in a dense all-over arrangement of curling floral vines, blossoms, and botanical forms in pink, aqua, ivory, and charcoal that fills the ground from edge to edge. A diamond-shaped floral medallion in charcoal and pink sits at the center of the composition, but the surrounding field is so fully populated with flowering detail that it reads as part of the overall pattern, giving the carpet a continuous, immersive quality across its full surface. Large blush pink corner pieces fill the four quadrants with their own floral arrangements in aqua and red, adding a softness to the lower field that contrasts pleasingly with the deeper rust ground above. The wide charcoal border carries a full floral repeat in pink, aqua, and ivory that wraps the perimeter and grounds the composition at the edges, and vegetable dyes give the rust and charcoal tones a warmth and depth that has held evenly across the full piece. As a Persian style area rug, it brings heritage-inspired pattern, soft wool texture, durable hand-knotted construction, and timeless design to living rooms, dining rooms, bedrooms, or formal interiors.
Story Behind the Art: In the rug trade, the name Sarouk refers to carpets woven in Arak, nearby villages, and the Farahan plains of central Iran, a region long respected for outstanding weaving. During the 19th century, Sarouk rugs often featured intricate allover patterns, including Herati and Gul Hennai designs, typically worked with about 100 asymmetric knots per square inch on durable cotton foundations. By the late 1800s, local weavers, influenced by the elegance of Tabriz carpets, adopted a more formal look and began producing workshop rugs with symmetrical central floral medallions. That medallion format remained dominant until after World War I, when Sarouk artisans developed a more open field scattered with graceful detached floral sprays. This fresh composition became a defining feature of Sarouk design, attracting collectors and design markets around the world. Today, Sarouk-inspired rugs are woven in Iran, India, Romania, and Pakistan, each reflecting the lasting beauty of Persian artistry, handmade rug tradition, and refined home décor. This heritage gives each Sarouk area rug a sophisticated balance of structure, softness, and decorative depth.












