1920s Persian Sarouk Gallery Carpet ( 5'6" x 14'3" - 168 x 434 )

19th Century Persian Sarouk Farahan Carpet ( 14'3" x 17'2" - 434 x 523 )

The somewhat corroded dark brown field of this wide Persian format kenare (runner) shows a Herati all-over design in low relief which is detailed in cream, sand, red and navy. The pa...

78561 Antique Persian Sarouk Farahan Rug, 04'00 x 06'05. Emanating timeless appeal with incredible detail and lavish texture, this hand knotted wool antique Persian Sarouk Farahan ru...

The rug has a harmonious design. Each symbol is very distinctive and refers to a specific aspect of life. The lay out provide a feeling of inclusion. Regardless of where the viewer start he can easily migrate to the next symbol or just remain with last one. The design is uncommon for Feraghan Sarouk and showing tree of life, riches and peace. Sarouk carpets get their name from an obscure village in Persia, located twenty miles north of Arak (formerly Sultanabad). Over a short span of history, this village produced some of the most highly regarded antique Persian rugs from the late 19th to early 20th century. These rugs are easily recognizable despite their lack of consistent design elements. Generally the wefts were blue and floral motif in the field showed multiply shades of orange, green and brown. The short velvet like pile of this unique antique rug style...