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Sarouk Rug
Phil Bell Antique Rugs
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Sarouk Rug

1920 - 1940
Description

This is a later example of Sarouk weaving which has long been associated with quality and robust finely knotted pieces. It isn’t perhaps the type of rug I am normally drawn to but I thought it a very strong piece with a pleasing allover design. It is a very finely knotted and an extremely thick and sturdy rug with the knots packed in tightly and the wefts pulling the warps on top of each other. I think the design is deliberately aimed to please the western market and many Sarouk rugs found their way to American and European homes. Note the single dot of blue at the bottom, one might think it an example of the deliberate mistake although I can see many more mistakes in the drawing so prefer to think of it as signature, whichever it does make me smile.

Very good condition.

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Height
156cm (61.42")
Width
105cm (41.34")
Declaration

Phil Bell Antique Rugs has dated this Antique Persian Sarouk Rug to the 1930s.

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SA1169317
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Description
This is a later example of Sarouk weaving which has long been associated with quality and robust finely knotted pieces.
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It isn’t perhaps the type of rug I am normally drawn to but I thought it a very strong piece with a pleasing allover design.
Phil Bell Antique Rugs

It is a very finely knotted and an extremely thick and sturdy rug with the knots packed in tightly and the wefts pulling the warps on top of each other. I think the design is deliberately aimed to please the western market and many Sarouk rugs found their way to American and European homes. Note the single dot of blue at the bottom, one might think it an example of the deliberate mistake although I can see many more mistakes in the drawing so prefer to think of it as signature, whichever it does make me smile.

Very good condition.

Height
156cm (61.42")
Width
105cm (41.34")
Date of Manufacture

Phil Bell Antique Rugs has dated this Antique Persian Sarouk Rug to the 1930s.

Reference Numbers
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SA1169317
Dealers Internal Ref
169
Phil Bell Antique Rugs
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A hand-knotted rectangular antique Sarouk wool rug featuring a crimson red repeating floral pattern on a cream ground framed by a dark floral border.
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Archive I A hand-knotted rectangular antique Sarouk wool rug featuring a crimson red repeating floral pattern on a cream ground framed by a dark floral border.

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A hand-knotted rectangular antique Sarouk wool rug featuring a crimson red repeating floral pattern on a cream ground framed by a dark floral border.
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Sarouk rugs originate from the Arak weaving region in central Persia, produced primarily during the nineteenth and twentieth centuries. They are characterized by a dense wool pile woven onto a cotton foundation, using asymmetric knots, and are noted for rich red or blue grounds with stylized floral and medallion patterns.

Traditional Sarouk rugs are crafted with high-grade hand-spun wool pile tied onto durable cotton warp and weft threads. The wool yarns are dyed using natural vegetable and plant-based dyes to create deep crimson reds, navy blues, and soft cream tones.

Authentic Sarouk rugs display a thick, durable weave with a double-weft construction visible from the back. The pattern on the reverse mirrors the top design clearly, showing slight variations in knotting characteristic of hand-loomed weaving.

A traditional Sarouk rug acts as an anchor in neutral or dark wood schemes, providing rich colour contrast against light floorboards or stone tile. Layering the rug beneath modern minimalist seating creates balanced texture and warmth.

Regular gentle vacuuming without a rotating brush bar prevents dirt from breaking down the wool fibres. Professional dry rug cleaning and periodic rotation ensure even wear and exposure to light over time.
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