Antique Persian Sarouk Rug
Size: 4'4" × 6'4"
Age: Circa 1900s
Material: Wool on cotton
Dyes: Natural vegetable dyes
This charming antique Persian Sarouk rug displays the artistic elegance and decorative appeal that have made Sarouk carpets among the most admired Persian weavings. The vibrant rose-red field is beautifully ornamented with a delicate Tree of Life-inspired arrangement of flowering branches, stylized blossoms, vase motifs, and graceful botanical elements that rise symmetrically across the composition. The open field allows each decorative motif to stand out with remarkable clarity, creating a design that feels both refined and visually engaging.
The rich floral border, woven in deep navy blue, provides a striking frame for the luminous field and is filled with scrolling vines, blossoms, and palmettes rendered in a harmonious palette of soft blue, ivory, green, and coral accents. The contrast between the vivid central field and the darker border enhances the rug's decorative impact while highlighting the exceptional balance of the overall design.
Handwoven with a wool pile on a cotton foundation and colored with natural vegetable dyes, this early 20th-century Sarouk possesses the rich character and subtle tonal variation prized in antique Persian carpets. Its elegant floral composition, inviting color palette, and versatile size make it an excellent choice for a living room, study, bedroom, or entryway, offering both decorative beauty and enduring craftsmanship.