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1950's Indian Sarouk Carpet with Modern Style
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79209 Vintage Indian Sarouk Rug, 06'00 x 08'10. Woven in the heart of mid-20th century India, this hand knotted wool vintage Indian Sarouk rug stands as a luminous tribute to the grandeur of its Persian forebears while reflecting the evolving aesthetic of a globalizing world. Crafted during the 1950s or early 1960s, a time when Indian ateliers mastered the art of reinterpretation for Western audiences, this piece bridges continents through wool and warp. Its soft red field, softly abrashed by time and hand-dyeing technique, evokes a twilight orchard—the realm of fading blooms and whispered histories. Centered within this dreamy landscape is a gently radiating floral medallion, its form flanked by symmetrical sprays and mirrored bouquets, laid with courtly precision.
The design language, unmistakably Sarouk, carries echoes of the American market's demand for formal balance and restrained elegance. Curving fronds, stylized botehs, and teardrop palmettes meander gracefully across the field, forming a dense botanical constellation that feels both ornamental and serene. Rendered in a palette of rustic red, brown, sky blue, taupe, navy blue, and goldenrod, the motifs pulse with a painterly softness. These hues, derived from synthetic yet skillfully modulated dyes, conjure the palette of 20th-century romanticism—colors once favored in drawing rooms rich with floral upholstery, polished mahogany, and soft lamplight.
The craftsmanship reveals a workshop discipline characteristic of Indian weaving centers catering to post-war Western interiors. A cotton foundation supports a medium-tight symmetrical knotting, creating a velvety, enduring surface suited for both elegance and function. The refined border, in midnight navy blue, frames the composition with Persianate acanthus scrolls and rosettes, anchoring the ethereal center in regal tradition. Though born far from Iran, this Indian Sarouk possesses the disciplined spirit of classical rug-making while bearing the subtle inflections of its own cultural milieu—lighter in tone, more lyrical in palette, and slightly freer in gesture.
In essence, this vintage Sarouk-style rug is a testament to aesthetic diplomacy—a mid-century Indian interpretation of Persian poetry, composed not in Farsi but in the universal language of pattern and harmony. It whispers of a world adapting tradition for modern salons, where East met West across polished floors and translated beauty into something both familiar and new. This Sarouk does not simply decorate a space—it reawakens a conversation between past and present, woven in wool and preserved in time.
Abrash.
Hand knotted wool.
Made in India.
Measures: 06'00 x 08'10.
Pile Height: 0.28 of an inch.
Date: 1950's. Mid-20th Century.
- Dimensions:Width: 72 in (182.88 cm)Length: 106 in (269.24 cm)
- Style:Bohemian (In the Style Of)
- Materials and Techniques:Wool,Hand-Knotted
- Place of Origin:
- Period:
- Date of Manufacture:1950-1959
- Condition:Wear consistent with age and use. Abrash.
- Seller Location:Dallas, TX
- Reference Number:Seller: 79209 Vintage Indian Sarouk Rug, 06'00 x 08'101stDibs: LU942945124632
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