Persian Sarouk Rug - 2.25 x 1.30 Balouchi

Persian Sarouk Rug - 2.25 x 1.30 BalouchiA Sarouk rug is a type of Persian rug made in the Sarouk village of Iran. Sarouk was renowned for its carpet weaving industry in the late 19th and early 20th centuries. The most coveted of these rugs are made by a Farahan, a 19th century designer. He was so well renowned, till today these rugs are often called Farahan Sarouk rugs. Sarouk rugs have been a brand of rug that have remained extremely consistent in their leading quality. The Faeghi family

Bakhtiar carpets are made of strong and sturdy wool

The designs vary from medallions with tendrils to vases

Historically

It may be translated to mean “After we endure

The impact of this carpet is great given the combination of colours which are very refined and muted

with its high wool quality

The colours and design are remarkably beautiful

Designed by Master Siamak Noori

It is a reminder that nature is everywhere

The main border also contains magnificent boteh patterns together with an abundance of other floral motifs

The knotting is very fine

This a most collectable example of a high quality Isfahan carpet that is excellent in the sense of both the materials used and the standard of workmanship