Antique Farahan Sarouk Carpet

:: Oversized center medallion with double tiered finials at either end atop a covered field of delicately drawn and nuanced thin vinery interconnecting all blossoms and buds. Corner spandrel overlays reciprocate the contour of the main medallion in vivid abrashed shades of blue. A very finely woven example with soft kork wool. Although identified as a Farahan Sarouk, there are characteristics of this which appear closely aligned to Mohtashem Kashan carpets...

:: Covered field in an unusual all over design motif with partial panel delineations bearing germinating flowers and palmettes in colorful range of shades. Finely woven example beari...

:: Large scale center medallion with minor cartouche compartments surrounding a smaller starburst floral medallion with a sky blue ground. Main medallion adorned at either end with germinating plant finials in multi tier design rendering. Main border in two decidedly different design rende3ring - a meandering vine and palmette, with one end in a detailed arabesques with partial samovar relief. Gorgeous example in the more uncommon ivory ground shade. Colors and shades include: Ivory, sapphire blue, navy blue black, dusty rose, dusty teal, dusty blush, brick red, madder root rust, and more. Condition notes: Even wear across to knot heads with faint foundation showing through. Most of the original side cord selvages are intact or restored. Fully secured sides and ends. Some moderate condition issues commensurate with type and age - large regions of stiffness inherent to type, age and time. Several localized areas of repair and darning in varying degrees of expertise. Localized discoloration on the reverse side. Based on age, type and condition, it will service for many years on the floor, although must be rolled as opposed to folded. Recently professionally cleaned ready for in-home use! Many years of enjoyment to come with this hand knotted Persian Farahan Sarouk square...

:: Highly expressive and nuanced covered field with serrated floral leaves, palmettes, cloud band-like vines, and an unusually vivid and almost translucent-like clarity to shades. Co...

76783 Late 19th Century Antique Persian Farahan Rug, 08'09 x 12'03. Unfolding like a page from a Persian manuscript, this hand-knotted wool antique...

78135 Antique Persian Sarouk rug, 04'04 x 06'09?. ?Displaying an impressive array of floral elements with incredible detail and texture, this hand knotted antique Persian Sarouk rug is a captivating vision of woven beauty. The timeless design and sophisticated colors woven into this piece work together creating a truly classic look. The abrashed ink blue field features a traditional Sarouk floral...

Antique Persian Sarouk rug. Measures: 9' x 12'10. Sarouk rugs are from the village of Saruk about 25 miles north of Arak, in west Persia. Sarouk rugs have been produced for much of t...

Beautiful little 19th century rug with nice decorative design and natural colors, entirely hand knotted with wool velvet on cotton foundation.