The elegant hand knotted Sarouk runner before you showcases the timeless artistry of Persian weaving rendered in a luxurious wool pile. The rug features a soft ivory field adorned with a flowing pattern of floral bouquets and stylized vines in shades of rust rose blue green brown and black each motif delicately balanced to create harmony across the long format. A series of rich rust red borders filled with alternating floral rosettes and vine scrolls frame the design and enhance its traditional character. The wool pile lends both durability and a gentle luster ensuring the runner’s elegance will last for generations.
- Exact Size: 2'9"x13'1"
- Weave: Hand Knotted Rug
- Yarn: Wool
- Color: Ivory, Black, Rust, Blue, Green, Rose, Brown, Multi,
- Origin: Iran
- Pile Height: 0.60 inch
- Condition: New
- Condition Description: New With Tags
- Rug#: ORH19536
Story Behind the Art: Within the rug trade the term Sarouk encompasses pieces woven in Arak its surrounding villages and the plains of Farahan in central Iran an area long celebrated for its weaving excellence. In the 19th century Sarouk rugs often displayed intricate allover designs such as the Herati and Gul Hennai rendered with around 100 asymmetric knots per square inch on sturdy cotton foundations. By the late 1800s inspired by the grandeur of Tabriz carpets local weavers embraced a more formal aesthetic producing factory made rugs with central floral medallions and precise symmetry. This medallion style prevailed until the years following World War I when Sarouk artisans pioneered a more open composition: graceful detached floral sprays scattered elegantly across the field. This innovation became the defining hallmark of the Sarouk tradition captivating global markets and collectors alike. Today the influence of this design endures with Sarouk inspired rugs woven not only in Iran but also in India Romania and Pakistan each echoing the enduring beauty and legacy of Persian artistry.