Antique Persian Mohajeran Sarouk Rug 4' X 6'4"

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Description

Foundation: Cotton foundation with fine wool pile
Colors: Rich raspberry-red field, deep navy-blue border, ivory, soft blue, camel, and rose … Read more Foundation: Cotton foundation with fine wool pile
Colors: Rich raspberry-red field, deep navy-blue border, ivory, soft blue, camel, and rose accents

This is a beautiful antique Persian Mohajeran Sarouk rug, woven during the golden age of Sarouk production. The rug displays the elegant floral artistry and superb craftsmanship that have made Mohajeran Sarouks among the most desirable Persian rugs for collectors and decorators alike.

The field is covered with a luminous raspberry-red to rich rose-colored ground, creating a warm and inviting appearance. Unlike later Sarouks with heavy centralized medallions, this early Mohajeran example features an allover floral design with delicate palmettes, flowering vines, rosettes, and stylized blossoms gracefully dispersed throughout the field.

The deep navy-blue main border provides dramatic contrast and is filled with finely drawn floral motifs that frame the composition beautifully. The drawing is refined and balanced, showing the higher level of artistry associated with the best Mohajeran workshops.

The wool appears exceptionally soft and lustrous, a hallmark of fine Mohajeran Sarouks. The colors have mellowed beautifully with age while remaining vibrant and clear.

Characteristics
Authentic antique Mohajeran Sarouk
Circa 1910
Fine quality wool
Beautiful raspberry-red field
Elegant allover floral design
Deep navy floral border
Excellent drawing and proportions
Highly decorative and versatile size
Outstanding state of preservation
Condition

The rug appears to be in exceptional condition for its age, with excellent pile retention and strong colors throughout. The borders and field remain crisp, and the rug presents beautifully. Finding a Mohajeran Sarouk of this age in such well-preserved condition is increasingly uncommon.

Estimated Retail Value

For a genuine Mohajeran Sarouk of this quality, age, and condition:

Retail Gallery Value: $5,500 – $8,500

Collector / Designer Market: $8,500 – $12,000

If inspection confirms original full pile, exceptional wool quality, and entirely natural vegetable dyes, the value could exceed these estimates.

This is a refined and highly decorative early 20th-century Persian Mohajeran Sarouk, combining outstanding color, elegant floral design, excellent wool quality, and remarkable condition. It is an excellent example of one of Persia's most respected weaving traditions. See less