Antique Persian Sarouk Handwoven Rug

This Sarouk rug was hand-knotted in the Arak region of Iran, likely between 1925 and 1935. A definitive example of the “American Sarouk” style, it is characterized by its heavy, double-wefted construction and a deep, saturated rose field decorated with detached floral bouquets. While many rugs from this period feature open fields, this piece is distinguished by its prominent central medallion containing a distinct cruciform star—a motif more commonly seen in village Lilihans but here executed with the superior density and weight of a Sarouk weave. Its thick wool pile and grounded navy borders make it a highly durable specimen of early 20th-century Persian workshop craftsmanship.

PANTONE shades: We do our best to find the closest match to one or multiple colors in the rug. The shade card we choose may not always be the perfect one, but we do our best (it’s a lot of work)! At times we may show multiple shade cards so you can get a better sense of color. Finally, when photographing rugs from the same group (shipment, collection, SKU, etc.) we will often use one or two shade card(s) so that you can get a good sense of the coloration. Hope you enjoy viewing our beautiful rugs!