{"product_id":"orangy-red-handknotted-newzealandwool-orh22014","title":"Hand Knotted New Zealand Wool Rug Orangy-Red, Navy Traditional Sarouk 250 KPSI 6'2''x8'10''","description":"Fine vines and small blossoms cover this New Zealand wool Sarouk rug in an all-over pattern. The rug features a creamy ivory field of plum, sage and rose flowers, edged by an olive-gold stripe and a black border with leafy palmettes. Seen here, the black border makes the pale center stand out, and soft cream fringe finishes the ends. Hand-knotted from New Zealand wool, this hand-knotted wool rug has a fine, even pile with a natural sheen. A traditional area rug with a Persian-style design and a light center, it keeps the classic look with a lighter touch.\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eExact Size: 6'2\"x8'10\"\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWeave: Hand Knotted Rug\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eYarn: New Zealand Wool\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eColor: Orangy-Red, Navy\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOrigin: India\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePile Height: 0.75 inch\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCondition: New \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCondition Description: New With Tags\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRug#: ORH22014\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eKpsi: 250\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\r\n\t\t\t\u003cp\u003eStory 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.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Oriental Rug Of Houston","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":54402044199205,"sku":"ORH22014","price":1500.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1141\/7716\/files\/A22014.jpg?v=1793946021","url":"https:\/\/orientalrugofhouston.com\/products\/orangy-red-handknotted-newzealandwool-orh22014","provider":"Oriental Rug Of Houston","version":"1.0","type":"link"}