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Antique 1920s Persian Sarouk rug, Allover Floral & Star Medallion, 4'4" x 6'6" (131cm x 199cm) - 1N16A
Antique 1920s Persian Sarouk rug, Allover Floral & Star Medallion, 4'4" x 6'6" (131cm x 199cm) - 1N16A
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A magnificent antique handmade rug from the Middle East, woven circa 1920s in the celebrated Sarouk tradition — one of the most refined and enduring expressions of classical carpet weaving.
This is a piece of exceptional decorative presence: a deep, jewel-toned crimson field blanketed in an allover design of curvilinear floral sprays, palmette blossoms, and sinuous vine scrolls, rendered in a rich palette of midnight navy, ivory, soft rose, sage green, and warm amber. The composition breathes with the controlled abundance characteristic of the finest Sarouk weavings — every inch of the field alive with botanical detail, yet never crowded, always balanced.
The central medallion is a masterwork of geometric floristry: an eight-pointed star medallion in ivory and navy, its lobes filled with smaller floral rosettes in rose and gold, radiating outward into the crimson field like a compass of blossoms. The surrounding field is populated with an extraordinary density of individual floral sprays — each one unique, each one a small jewel of the weaver’s art — creating a garden-like abundance that rewards close inspection.
The main border carries a continuous procession of large palmette blossoms and curling arabesques on a deep navy ground, flanked by narrow guard borders of reciprocal vine and rosette. Natural ivory fringe finishes both ends.
The wool pile is dense, lustrous, and soft underfoot — the hallmark of quality Sarouk weaving — retaining excellent depth and sheen consistent with a well-preserved example of its age. Colors remain vivid and true, with the natural patina of a century of gentle aging adding warmth and depth.
Details
- Type: Antique handmade Persian Sarouk rug
- Origin: Middle East (Persian)
- Style: Sarouk
- Period: c. 1920s (Antique — approx. 100 years old)
- Material: Hand-spun wool pile on cotton foundation
- Technique: Hand-knotted
- Design: Allover floral spray with central eight-pointed star medallion
- Color palette: Crimson red, midnight navy, ivory, rose, sage green, amber
- Fringe: Natural ivory, both ends
- Dimensions: 131 cm x 199 cm (4'4" x 6'6")
Condition
Good overall condition. Honest age wear appropriate to its period. Colors vivid and pile intact throughout.

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