Red Antique Persian Sarouk Rug, 13'08 X 17'02

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79351 Red Antique Persian Sarouk Rug, 13'08 x 17'02.

The Crimson Heirloom: Antique Persian Sarouk Masterpiece of Timeless Grandeur

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The Crimson Heirloom: Antique Persian Sarouk Masterpiece of Timeless Grandeur

This hand knotted wool antique Persian Sarouk rug is an enduring symbol of cultivated luxury, woven for interiors where refinement is instinctive and legacy matters. Sarouk rugs were historically commissioned for grand homes and formal salons, prized for their density, durability, and visual richness. From the first glance, this piece conveys authority and grace, offering a presence that feels both ceremonial and deeply personal—an object chosen not to impress fleetingly, but to endure.

The field unfolds in a sumptuous crimson red, alive with a meticulously organized allover pattern of scrolling florals and palmettes. Each motif is rendered with disciplined symmetry, creating a rhythmic harmony that draws the eye inward and across the surface in equal measure. The composition feels lush yet controlled, a hallmark of Sarouk design, where abundance is expressed through balance rather than excess. The layered botanical forms give the field a velvety depth, like a cultivated garden seen at its most formal hour.

Framing the interior, an elegantly articulated border anchors the design with architectural precision. Dense floral rosettes and leafy arabesques are arranged in a continuous procession, their darker tones providing contrast and definition against the vibrant field. Subtle shifts of ivory, navy, and muted jewel hues lend dimension and sophistication, reinforcing the rug’s stately character and elevating its visual cadence.

More than a decorative textile, this antique Persian Sarouk rug is a statement of discernment and permanence. It belongs in spaces shaped by intention—formal living rooms, grand dining halls, or curated interiors where history and beauty coexist effortlessly. To live with this rug is to embrace a tradition of excellence, an heirloom presence that offers warmth, prestige, and a quiet confidence that only true craftsmanship can provide.

Abrash.
Hand knotted wool.
Made in Iran.
Measures: 13'08 x 17'02.
Pile Height: 0.47 of an inch.
Date: 1910's. Early 20th Century. See less