Antique Persian Sarouk Feraghan Rug Carpet, circa 1900 6'6 x 9'10

Antique Persian Isphahan rug, circa 1900. A lovely handwoven Persian Isphahan rug renowned for their superb artistry, craftsmanship, and excellent materia...

Antique Persian Sarouk Rug Circa 1900. The distinctive colors of this Sarouk rug reflects the style that became so popular in the USA at the beginning of the 20th century. The soft r...

An antique Sarouk rug on a blue ground with a red entwined scrolling vine filled with foliate designs, enclosed by a navy border repeating the theme. Size: 10' x 21'6.  

Typical Sarouk colors in this handmade rug, circa 1900s. The soft terracotta ground filled with floral designs is surrounded by a strong navy border that sets the rug of so well. Thi...

Most desirable Feraghan Sarouk with the all-over design and ivory background. Feraghans were made between the 1870s-1913 from a region north of the town of Arak, produced for the Per...

Feraghans were made between the 1870s and 1913 from a region north of the town of Arak, produced for the Persian aristocracy. They are single wefted, long and narrow or room-sized carpets, typically with an all-over Herati design or floral and curling leaf motifs. Feraghan-Sarouks, also called Sarouks, are double-wefted, heavier carpets...

Feraghans were made between the 1870s and 1913 from a region north of the town of Arak, produced for the Persian aristocracy. They are single wefted, long and narrow or room-sized carpets, typically with an all-over herati design or floral and curling leaf motifs. Feraghan-Sarouks, also called Sarouks, are double-wefted, heavier carpets...

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...