Splendid Feraghan Sarouk Carpet

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...

Feraghans were made between the 1870s-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...

9'1" x 11'9" Antique handwoven northwest Persian Feraghan Sarouk Carpet, c-1870, soft wool, very decorative large flowers traditional or overall repeated medallions. fine woven. Ch...

:: Floral sprays and bouquets adorning the main field wrapped by an arabesque inner and outer minor border with main border in a repeating floral arrangement and lotus flower cross s...

Antique Persian Sarouk Feraghan rug carpet, circa 1900. A stunning antique circa 1900 Sarouk Feraghan rug. The central medallions ever increasing in size and finally enclosed in a bl...

:: Covered field of blossomed plants and floral sprays in reciprocating staggered contour. Detailed floral vines sprawl in a circular bouquet with botehs and detailed floral bells throughout. Colors and shades include: Sand, beige, sky blue, ivory, dusty rose, peach, terracotta, dark apricot, and more. Condition notes: Areas of pile and knot heads. Most of the original side cord selvages are intact or restored. Fully secured sides and ends. Carpet shows minor contouring, mostly to the middle. Localized areas of expert restoration to the pile and the outer edge border. Recently professionally cleaned ready for in-home use! Many years of enjoyment to come with this hand knotted Persian Farahan Sarouk carpet...

:: Allover covered field in floral sprays and bouquets. Excellent balance between design elements and intricate motif with ground coloration showing through. Colors and shades include: Soft ruby red...