Persian Sarouk Rug - 2.32 x 1.42 Square

Persian Sarouk Rug - 2.32 x 1.42 SquareA Sarouk rug is a type of Persian rug made in the Sarouk village of Iran. Sarouk was renowned for its carpet weaving industry in the late 19th and early 20th centuries. The most coveted of these rugs are made by a Farahan, a 19th century designer. He was so well renowned, till today these rugs are often called Farahan Sarouk rugs. Sarouk rugs have been a brand of rug that have remained extremely consistent in their leading quality. The Faeghi family

but they sometimes illustrate landscape features or historical stories

These people followed a semi-nomadic lifestyle

maintaining the original inspiration and attention to refinement and detail

maintaining their luster and appearance for centuries

The fact that Mahal rugs feature both tribal and curvilinear designs can be directly attributed to the fact that Mahallat is located between the cities of Arak and Delijan

The overall impact of the composition is outstanding and is showered in the main body of the field with delightful motifs and abounding vines that spin and curve in what appears to be a never ending space

There is a sense  of much abundance in the midst  peace and serenity

scenes from daily life

making them easy to dismantle and transport when relocation became necessary

In the late 19th century

and it is quite possible that this was what was intended by the master weaver as such a symbol quite often was employed to protect the owner from misfortune and in particular to ward off the 'evil eye'

Here is a most beautiful Isfahan rug that is soft toned