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Antique Sarouk Rug
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    Specialists in antique decorative carpets, rugs and runners.
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Antique Sarouk Rug

1900 - 1920
Description

Classical antique Sarouk rug, using an intricate all over design of floral bunches, well drawn and with subtle pink to peach tones for the main field colour.    Deep royal blue dyes used for the border and hints of teal blues and golds too.  Sarouk's were woven in the village of Saruk in the Arak region of Persia.  In good pile all over with an excellent soft handle and feel, it has been washed by our workshop and ready to be used.

Sarouk rugs have been produced for much of the 20th century. The early successes of the Sarouk rug are largely owed to the American market. From the 1910s to 1950s, the "American Sarouk", also known as the "painted Sarouk", was produced.  American customers had an affinity for the Sarouk’s curvilinear and floral designs. What they did not appreciate, however, was the colour, so for much of the 1920s, 1930s and 1940s, rugs exported from Persia were dyed to a desirable, deep, raspberry-red colour, once they arrive in the USA.

We offer the service of viewing any of our carpets and rugs in your own home, a free, no obligation service we have offered for over 30 years.  Roderic, Stephen and Kristian have been working with antique rugs since 1990 and would be delighted to help you find the perfect rug.

Physical Dimensions
Height
197cm (77.56")
Width
120cm (47.24")
Depth
2cm (0.79")
Declaration

Farnham Antique Carpets has dated this Antique Sarouk Persian Rug to the 1920s.

Reference Numbers
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SA1072108
Dealers Internal Reference
10568
Dealers Notes

Farnham Antique Carpets are specialists in antique decorative carpets, rugs and runners. Varying from antique tribal rugs woven in the Caucasus to classical Persian carpets dating from the mid 19th century to the early 20th century.

As members of the BADA - The British Antique Dealers Association and LAPADA - The Association of Art & Antique Dealers we adhere to strict guide lines as affiliated members and pride ourselves on maintaining its high standards. We exhibit at the BADA fair in Chelsea, London every March and the LAPADA Fair in Mayfair, London every September.

Description
Classical antique Sarouk rug, using an intricate all over design of floral bunches, well drawn and with subtle pink to peach tones for the main field colour.    Deep royal blue dyes used for the border and hints of teal blues and golds too.  Sarouk's were woven in the village of Saruk in the Arak region of Persia.
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 In good pile all over with an excellent soft handle and feel, it has been washed by our workshop and ready to be used.
Farnham Antique Carpets
fig 1. A rectangular hand-knotted antique Sarouk rug featuring intricate floral sprays in blue and cream across a terracotta red field with a dark blue multi-banded border.
fig 1. Antique Sarouk Rug

Sarouk rugs have been produced for much of the 20th century. The early successes of the Sarouk rug are largely owed to the American market. From the 1910s to 1950s, the "American Sarouk", also known as the "painted Sarouk", was produced.  American customers had an affinity for the Sarouk’s curvilinear and floral designs. What they did not appreciate, however, was the colour, so for much of the 1920s, 1930s and 1940s, rugs exported from Persia were dyed to a desirable, deep, raspberry-red colour, once they arrive in the USA.

fig 2. A rectangular hand-knotted antique Sarouk rug featuring intricate floral sprays in blue and cream across a terracotta red field with a dark blue multi-banded border.
fig 2. Antique Sarouk Rug

We offer the service of viewing any of our carpets and rugs in your own home, a free, no obligation service we have offered for over 30 years.  Roderic, Stephen and Kristian have been working with antique rugs since 1990 and would be delighted to help you find the perfect rug.

Height
197cm (77.56")
Width
120cm (47.24")
Depth
2cm (0.79")
Date of Manufacture

Farnham Antique Carpets has dated this Antique Sarouk Persian Rug to the 1920s.

Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Ref
SA1072108
Dealers Internal Ref
10568
Farnham Antique Carpets
Farnham Antique Carpets
Sellingantiques verified Since Oct 2018

Specialists in antique decorative carpets, rugs and runners.

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Trade Associations

Farnham Antique Carpets is a registered member of LAPADA  BADA 

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Archive I A rectangular hand-knotted antique Sarouk rug featuring intricate floral sprays in blue and cream across a terracotta red field with a dark blue multi-banded border.

Antique Sarouk Rug

Archive II A rectangular hand-knotted antique Sarouk rug featuring intricate floral sprays in blue and cream across a terracotta red field with a dark blue multi-banded border. View II
Archive III A rectangular hand-knotted antique Sarouk rug featuring intricate floral sprays in blue and cream across a terracotta red field with a dark blue multi-banded border. View III
Archive IV A rectangular hand-knotted antique Sarouk rug featuring intricate floral sprays in blue and cream across a terracotta red field with a dark blue multi-banded border. View IV
Archive V A rectangular hand-knotted antique Sarouk rug featuring intricate floral sprays in blue and cream across a terracotta red field with a dark blue multi-banded border. View V
Archive VI A rectangular hand-knotted antique Sarouk rug featuring intricate floral sprays in blue and cream across a terracotta red field with a dark blue multi-banded border. View VI
Archive VII A rectangular hand-knotted antique Sarouk rug featuring intricate floral sprays in blue and cream across a terracotta red field with a dark blue multi-banded border. View VII
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A rectangular hand-knotted antique Sarouk rug featuring intricate floral sprays in blue and cream across a terracotta red field with a dark blue multi-banded border.
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Cataloguer’s note

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  • ObjectArea Rugs
  • Period1900 - 1920
  • StylePersian
  • MaterialWool, Cotton
  • ColourTerracotta Red
  • MotifsDetached floral sprays, Composite floral border, Central floral medallion, Corner spandrels
  • SizeH 197 cm (78 in) x W 120 cm (47 in) x D 2 cm (1 in)

This classical antique Persian Sarouk area rug dates from 1920. Woven from wool and cotton, the rectangular textile displays a terracotta red field decorated with intricate detached floral sprays in blue and cream, balanced by a dark blue multi-banded composite floral border and corner spandrels. The handmade piece has a good pile all over, subtle pink to peach tones, and teal blue and gold highlights. Measuring 197 cm high by 120 cm wide and 2 cm deep, the floor covering provides a traditional accent for living spaces, studies or bedrooms within an English Country House interior. The soft handle and established palette integrate comfortably beneath seating arrangements or centered on timber flooring.

FAQs

Sarouk rugs originate from the Markazi province in western Iran, produced primarily from the late nineteenth to mid-twentieth century. These carpets are distinguished by dense floral patterns, durable wool, and characteristic dusky rose, terracotta, and deep blue colour palettes.

These carpets are hand-knotted using wool pile tied onto a cotton warp and weft foundation. The weave utilizes asymmetric knots, creating a dense pile with high thread count and precise detail.

Authentic Sarouk rugs feature a dense wool pile, flexible foundation, and hand-knotted back detailing without synthetic backing. Many early twentieth-century examples display detached floral sprays set against a rose or terracotta field surrounded by a multi-banded border.

An antique rug serves as a foundational focal point when paired with neutral upholstery or layered over natural fibre floor coverings. The dark blue and terracotta tones complement dark wood furniture, leather seating, and contemporary interior schemes.

Vacuum regularly without using a rotating brush bar to prevent fibre damage. Professional hand-washing by a textile specialist is recommended, along with rotating the carpet periodically to ensure even wear and light exposure.
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