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79124 Antique Red Persian Sarouk Rug, 13'06 x 19'05.
Like an ancient Persian manuscript penned in wool and dyed in the colors of a thousand gardens, this hand-knotted antique Persian Sarouk rug tells a story steeped in history and beauty. From its resplendent red field, a cascade of intricate floral motifs blooms with lyrical rhythm—an echo of the weaver’s hand and heart. Each palmette and rosette unfurls with poetic grace, embodying centuries of artistic refinement from the heart of Persia, where weaving was not a craft but a divine calling.
The mesmerizing floral design allows for its allover pattern to take root and effloresce, forming a lush tableau of scrolling vines, delicate blossoms, and botanical flourishes. These motifs are not merely decorative—they carry with them the symbolic language of the Persian garden: the peony for power, the lotus for purity, the hyacinth for regeneration, and the tree of life for immortality. Together, they conjure a sacred orchard, an earthly paradise preserved in the embrace of richly dyed wool.
Enveloping the composition is a border of midnight navy blue tones, saturated with palmettes, stylized floral blossoms, and angular vines, lending the piece both structure and grandeur. The contrast between the glowing crimson field and the inky, jewel-toned border creates a visual symphony that draws the viewer into its rhythmic, almost musical, pulse. The fine weave and expertly balanced palette speak to the prowess of the artisans of Sarouk, who passed down their secrets like heirlooms through generations.
Woven circa the turn of the Early 20th Century, this expansive Sarouk rug embodies the poetic soul of Persian craftsmanship. Its rich wool pile, dyed with natural pigments and woven by skilled hands, retains a soft luminosity and a timeless elegance that only age and authenticity can bestow. Whether placed in a grand salon or cherished in a quiet study, this woven wonder will whisper the ancient verses of its homeland, enfolding any space in the serenity of a Persian garden dreamed into life.
- Abrash. Some low areas of wear.
- Hand knotted wool.
- Made in Iran.
- Measures: 13'06 x 19'05.
- Hospitality Size Carpet 13 x 19 Rug.
- Pile Height: 0.30 of an inch.
- Date: 1910's. Early 20th Century.
