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79201 Antique Persian Sarouk Rug, 02'00 x 04'08.
Like the illuminated margins of a Persian manuscript, this hand-knotted wool antique Sarouk rug unfurls with lyrical splendor, its design echoing the artistic grandeur of late 19th to early 20th-century Iranian textile traditions. The abrash of the red field breathes with the passage of time, cradling a symphony of stylized botanical motifs that branch skyward in an elegant vertical rhythm. With every woven thread, the weaver etched not just patterns, but the silent prayers and poetic meditations of a bygone age.
A finely detailed allover design reveals a series of symmetrical trees of life, crowned by urn-like floral compositions—each branch bearing stylized blossoms, serrated leaves, and fluted stems rendered in navy blue, chestnut brown, and subtle flashes of royal blue. These forms ascend in mirrored harmony, their cadence echoing the spiritual ideal of eternal renewal. The symbolic tree of life anchors the composition, representing the cosmic axis between earth and heaven—an eternal bridge between the temporal and the divine.
Encircling this lyrical tableau is a narrow main border flanked by guard bands, each line a protective chant in floral verse. The main border blooms with petite rosettes and scrolling vines that pay homage to the infinite cycle of nature and the resilience of Persian aesthetics. The guard stripes, decorated with rhythmic repetition of flowering buds and micro-blossoms, enclose the central field like a frame around a sacred garden painting—inviting contemplation and reverence.
Woven in the storied heartland of Iran’s Markazi Province, this antique Sarouk rug carries within its fibers the quiet dignity of its heritage. Its scale and intimacy suggest it was likely woven for personal or prayerful use—a companion to solitude, study, or poetic reflection. Today, it offers more than decorative beauty: it is a living heirloom, whispering the rhythms of Persian gardens, and inviting the beholder to step into a timeless landscape where art and spirit entwine.
- Abrash. Desirable Age Wear.
- Hand knotted wool.
- Made in Iran.
- Measures: 02'00 x 04'08.
- Pile Height: 0.18 of an inch.
- Date: 1900's. Early 20th Century.
