Antique Rose 12x17'7'' Sarouk Traditional 200 KPSI Hand Knotted Wool Oriental Area Rug

Measuring 12' x 17'7", this hand-knotted wool Sarouk rug showcases a classic rose garden–style design woven at a fine 200 KPSI with a low 0.25" cut pile on a cotton foundation. The richly saturated pink field is filled edge to edge with an abundant all-over composition of flowering vines, palmettes, and curving forms that create movement across the surface. Deep navy and blue borders frame the field with repeating floral rosettes and scrolling details, while accents of sage, aqua, rust, turquoise, brown, and beige introduce layered contrast. The drawing is balanced and deliberate, with repeating motifs that reflect the hallmarks of traditional Sarouk craftsmanship. Subtle abrash and age-inspired coloration give the rug a lived-in character, making it an expressive choice for spaces where pattern and color are meant to leave a lasting impression.

• 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#: AOR20350
• Kpsi: 200

Story Behind the Art: The term Sarouk refers to rugs woven in Arak and its surrounding villages, including the Farahan plains of central Iran, an area long regarded for its weaving excellence. In the 19th century, Sarouk rugs were commonly produced with intricate allover patterns such as Herati and Gul Hennai, woven at approximately 100 asymmetric knots per square inch on sturdy cotton foundations. Toward the late 1800s, inspired by the formal elegance of Tabriz carpets, weavers adopted more structured designs featuring central floral medallions and precise symmetry. Following World War I, Sarouk artisans introduced a defining shift toward more open fields adorned with softly scattered floral sprays, a style that quickly became synonymous with Sarouk rugs. This influential aesthetic continues today, inspiring rug production not only in Iran but also in India, Romania, and Pakistan, all reflecting the lasting legacy of Persian design.