Antique Farahan Sarouk Square Rug Mat

:: 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...

:: Shield-like center medallion with each side and end adorned with arrowed finials carrying blossomed floral design elements stemming from the central minor medallion. Covered field...

:: Repeating covered field in a paisley boteh design motif, arranged in staggered rows and columns, each facing the same direction, and each with its own interior germinating plant. Corner spandrel overlays in a Herati design motif, with main border in a meandering vine and floral cross view design motif. Very fine in weave, likely in private holding for the majority of its life given the unusual level of crisp and like new even pile height across the vast majority of the weaving less some light edge wear. Colors and shades include: Saffron yellow, sky blue, navy blue, terracotta, sandalwood, coffee brown, platinum, mallard green, dusty bronze, copper, and more. Condition notes: Even original pile height across. Original side cord selvages intact. Fully secured sides and ends. Some minor edge roll that resulted in isolated wear to the corners and sides of the rug, since steamed out. Recently professionally cleaned ready for in-home use! Many years of enjoyment to come with this hand knotted Persian Sarouk square...

:: 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...

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