What defines an antique Sarouk rug?

Sarouk rugs originate from the Arak region of Iran, characterised by hand-knotted wool construction, dense pile, and intricate floral medallion motifs.

What materials are traditionally used in Sarouk rug construction?

These rugs feature a hand-spun wool pile woven onto a durable cotton warp and weft foundation using asymmetrical Persian knots.

How do you identify authentic Sarouk rugs from this era?

Authentic examples exhibit hand-knotted structural variations, subtle natural dye abrash, dense weaving, and floral sprays surrounding a central medallion.

How can a Sarouk rug be styled in a modern interior?

Position the rug centrally in a living room or dining area to ground neutral furnishings with its defined architectural border and colour contrast.

How should an antique wool rug be cleaned and maintained?

Vacuum regularly using suction only without a beater bar, rotate annually to distribute foot traffic, and clean via specialist wool rug conservators.

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Sarouk Rug

Name: Sarouk Rug
Brand: Antique
SKU: SA1169623
Price: 750 GBP
Availability: InStock

1900 - 1920

For Sale by Phil Bell Antique Rugs

Description

A very finely knotted workshop rug dominated by a bold central medallion. The contrast between the light field and the dark blue works well and the four soft red spandrels intrude into the field with a strangely squarish geometric design. The drawing of the floral motifs is typical of Sarouk pieces as is the palette. The dark floral border frames the piece well and the overall look is well balanced in design and colour. The weave is very tight with the warps sitting on top of each other, this makes it a very strong little rug that will bear heavy traffic well.

Good condition with just a small nibble out of one corner. The sides have been strengthened with leather strips to keep them flat.

Physical Dimensions

Height

156cm (61.42")

Width

97cm (38.19")

Declaration

Phil Bell Antique Rugs has dated this Antique Persian Sarouk Rug to the 1920s.

Reference Numbers

Sellingantiques Reference

SA1169623

Dealers Internal Reference

392

Description

A very finely knotted workshop rug dominated by a bold central medallion.

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The contrast between the light field and the dark blue works well and the four soft red spandrels intrude into the field with a strangely squarish geometric design.

Phil Bell Antique Rugs

The drawing of the floral motifs is typical of Sarouk pieces as is the palette. The dark floral border frames the piece well and the overall look is well balanced in design and colour. The weave is very tight with the warps sitting on top of each other, this makes it a very strong little rug that will bear heavy traffic well.

Good condition with just a small nibble out of one corner. The sides have been strengthened with leather strips to keep them flat.