An impressive 12' x 17'7" hand knotted wool Sarouk rug, this grand-scale traditional piece is woven at a fine 200 KPSI, offering remarkable clarity and detail. The low 0.25" cut pile on a cotton foundation creates a smooth, grounded feel while preserving intricate pattern precision—ideal for formal living rooms, estate-style interiors, and statement dining spaces. The richly saturated pink field is filled with an all-over garden composition of flowering vines, palmettes, and flowing curvilinear motifs arranged in harmonious repetition. Deep navy and blue borders frame the composition with rhythmic rosettes and scrolling elements, while accents of sage, aqua, rust, turquoise, brown, and beige introduce layered contrast. Subtle abrash—natural tonal variation characteristic of authentic hand-knotted rugs—adds depth and a gently aged character. With its dense botanical field and balanced structure, this antique rose Sarouk rug embodies the decorative richness sought after in luxury traditional area rugs throughout the U.S. market.
- Exact Size: 12x17'7"
- Weave: Hand Knotted Rug
- Yarn: Wool
- Color: Antique Rose, Navy, Brown, Sage, Aqua, Rust, Blue, Turquoise, Beige
- Origin: Iran
- Pile Height: 0.25 inch
- Condition: Antique
- Condition Description: Antique Sarouk Garden style. Has even low pile with some moth damage that has been treated cleaned and restored. There are some bald spots that have not been repaired to maintain the authenticity. It is the Pink Filed Kirman
- Rug#: LBR20350
- Kpsi: 200
Story Behind the Art: Within the rug trade, the term Sarouk refers to carpets woven in Arak, the surrounding villages, and the plains of Farahan in central Iran—an area historically celebrated for weaving mastery. During the 19th century, Sarouk rugs frequently displayed intricate all-over patterns such as Herati and Gul Hennai, often woven at approximately 100 asymmetric knots per square inch on durable cotton foundations.
By the late 1800s, influenced by the grandeur of Tabriz carpets, weavers shifted toward more formal compositions, introducing centrally anchored floral medallions and precise symmetry in factory-produced examples. This medallion aesthetic remained dominant until after World War I, when Sarouk artisans introduced a transformative innovation: an open field design featuring detached floral sprays scattered elegantly across the surface.
This lighter, more spacious composition became the defining hallmark of the Sarouk tradition and gained widespread popularity in international markets. Today, Sarouk-inspired rugs continue to be woven in Iran, India, Romania, and Pakistan, maintaining the legacy of Persian artistry while appealing to collectors and interior designers across the United States.
