Midnight Blue Ivory 11'10''x17'4'' Traditional Sarouk Hand Knotted Wool Oriental Area Rug

Step into old-world garden elegance with this Midnight Blue Ivory Traditional Sarouk hand knotted wool Oriental area rug, a handmade statement piece for rooms that deserve some drama. Against a deep midnight blue ground, sprays of rose, peach and ivory flowers climb beside feathery, fern-like branches, all gathering around a delicate bouquet at the heart of the field. A broad ivory border carries curling vines and blossoms, neatly bracketed by slim peach and soft gray guard stripes. Every knot is tied by an artisan, and the wool yarn gives this Persian-inspired Sarouk rug a rich, supple texture that rewards bare feet and years of daily use. The dark field grounds a living room rug arrangement beautifully, while the light border keeps the look open and balanced. It also dresses up a dining room, anchors a bedroom rug placement, warms a home office or welcomes guests in an entryway. Traditional design, patient craftsmanship and a confident color story make this Sarouk a lasting favorite for anyone who loves the classic Oriental look. The result is a rug that looks at home beside modern furniture as well as antiques, and it keeps its beauty with ordinary care.

• Exact Size: 11'10"x17'4"
• Weave: Hand Knotted Rug
• Yarn: Wool
• Color: Midnight Blue, Ivory, Peach, Rose, Green, Gray, Tan, Multi,
• Origin: Romania
• Pile Height: 0.6 inch
• Condition: New
• Condition Description: New With Tags
• Rug#: AOR21808

Story Behind the Art: In the rug trade, the name Sarouk covers pieces woven in Arak, in the villages around it, and across the plains of Farahan in central Iran, a region long admired for its weaving. During the 19th century, Sarouk rugs typically carried intricate allover designs such as the Herati and the Gul Hennai, tied with roughly 100 asymmetric knots per square inch on sturdy cotton foundations. By the late 1800s, local weavers had taken inspiration from the grandeur of Tabriz carpets and moved toward a more formal look, producing factory-made rugs with central floral medallions and precise symmetry. That medallion style held sway until the years after World War I, when Sarouk artisans introduced a more open layout in which graceful, detached floral sprays are scattered across the field. This innovation became the signature of the Sarouk tradition and won over collectors and markets around the world. Its influence continues today in Sarouk-inspired rugs woven not only in Iran but also in India, Romania, and Pakistan, each carrying forward the beauty of Persian artistry.