Vintage Oversized Persian Sarouk in Allover Pattern

This extraordinary vintage Persian Khorassan rug is a striking example of refined elegance and artistic mastery, distinguished by its rare deep purple (eggplant) field— and a color seldom seen in Persian rug weaving and highly coveted by collectors and designers alike. Woven in the mid-1900s, this masterpiece pays visual homage to the legendary “Sickle-Leaf Vase Carpet”—also known as the William Clark Kerman Vase Carpet—which holds the world record for the most expensive rug ever sold at auction. The rug’s allover floral pattern is rendered in a symphony of soft, elegant tones: sandy yellow, French blue, pastel magenta, and navy, creating a harmonious contrast against the luxurious purple background. Each motif is delicately balanced, evoking the timeless grandeur of Persian garden themes and echoing the Safavid dynasty aesthetic that inspired the original vase carpet. Hand-knotted in the renowned Khorassan region of northeastern Iran, this piece showcases the exceptional craftsmanship, cultural heritage, and fine wool quality that define antique Persian rugs. The intricate floral elements, scrolling vines, and layered palette speak to centuries of tradition and the artistic legacy of Persian textile artisans. A rare and statement-making piece, this rug is ideal for sophisticated interiors, gallery-worthy collections, or connoisseurs drawn to historic design, exceptional color rarity, and museum-quality elegance. Dimensions: 11’ x 19’ 6” Date of Manufacture: 1st Quarter of the 1900s Place of Origin: Persia Material: Wool pile on a cotton foundation with vegetable dyes Condition: Wear consistent with age and use The Persian Knot Gallery, SKU 1696 Vintage Khorassan Rugs, Vintage Khorassan Carpets, Vintage Persian Khorassan, Antique Khorassan Carpets, Antique Persian Khorassan, Antique Persian Rugs, Large Persian Khorassan Carpets, Antique Rug, Antique Carpets, Vintage Carpets, Vintage Persian Carpets, Vintage Oriental Rugs, Antique Hand Woven Rugs, Vintage Medallion Rugs, Antique Handmade Rugs, Vintage Hand-Knotted Rugs, Antique Large Persian Rugs...

A captivating example of early 20th-century Persian craftsmanship, this vintage oversized Mahal Sultanabad rug features a striking all over geometric design set against a rich red field. Woven by skilled artisans in Persia, this piece beautifully embodies the timeless appeal and artistic legacy of the Sultanabad weaving tradition. The rug showcases a vivid red background adorned with a bold array of large-scale geometric motifs, thoughtfully connected by scrolling vines and stylized branching forms. The intricate design brings both structure and movement to the overall composition, making it a visually dynamic centerpiece. Framing the central field is a deep abrash navy border, offering elegant contrast and further visual interest. Within the border, a series of repeating geometric elements echo the motifs of the field, all rendered in a harmonious palette of green, yellow, blue, and pink—colors derived from natural vegetable dyes and softened gracefully over time. With its generous size and timeless design, this Persian Mahal Sultanabad rug is a perfect statement piece for grand living areas, dining rooms, or curated interior spaces looking to incorporate rich color, cultural history, and fine craftsmanship. Dimensions: 11’ 6“’ x 15’ 3” Date of Manufacture: 1st Quarter of the 1800s Place of Origin: Persia Material: Wool pile on a cotton foundation with natural vegetable dyes Condition: Wear consistent with age and use The Persian Knot, SKU: 2153 Antique Mahal Sultanabad Rugs, Mahal Sultanabad, Mahal, Sultanabad, Ziegler Rugs, Ziegler Mahal Sultanabad, Ziegler Mahal Sultanabad Rugs, Persian Mahal, Persian Sultanabad, Persian Ziegler Sultanabad...

Truly a masterpiece of the Persian early 20th century Persian weaving in overall flower bouquet design pattern. The beautiful and colorful flower vases set in a cream color field stand out representing 3-dimensional vases. A beautiful wide border in pink frames this wonderful work of art. Dimensions: 11' 1″ x 20' Date of Manufacture: 1st Quarter of the 1900s Place of Origin: Persia Material: Wool pile on a cotton foundation Condition: Wear consistent with age and use The Persian Knot, SKU: 1426 Oversize Kerman...

Vintage Persian Malayer runner in an allover Herati pattern in ivory, French blue, brown, and red colors from the 1st quarter of the 20th century. The Malayer runner has a classic H...

Absolutely flawless antique Persian Sarouk featuring a red/maroon field surrounded by a navy blue border.This classic rug is decorated with large flowers and a very small floral meda...

Sarouk is a name of a village situated about 25 miles north of Arak (Sultanabad). This region became one of the most active regions of carpet weaving in the late 19th century through the early 20th century. The city's most famous designer was named Farahan. To be able to compete with Kashan in rug commerce, Farahan designed rugs with center medallion motives. Today, these carpets are referred to as Antique 19th century Farahan Sarouks. In the 1920s and 1930s a well-known rug dealer in New York thought that Americans would buy rose-field carpets with blue borders and detached floral motives. During that period, a vast number of Sarouks with rose-fields and all over floral patterns were woven and exported to the American market. However, the natural dyed rose color did not stand up to the alkaline bath to which new rugs in Arak were subjected in the finishing process. The rose color faded radically. But instead of changing the finishing process or changing the composition of the dyes to stand up to alkali, New York merchants "solved" the problem by arming their staffs with synthetic dyes and little paint brushes with which they painted back in the rose-color in the entire fields of thousands and thousands of rugs and carpets over a period of 20 years. Today, Antique Sarouk rugs and carpets...

76984 Oversized Antique Persian Sarouk Rug, 12'00 x 25'00. Persian Sarouk rugs, also known as Saruk or Sarough rugs, are a type of Persian rug originating from the Sarouk region of I...

Antique Large Oversized Persian Bakhtiari Rug, Early 20th Century Drawn against a pure ivory ground, this Bakhtiari carpet melds elements from Persia’s ancient past with a distinctl...