Red Navy 7x11 Sarouk Traditional Plush Pile Floral Medallion Vintage Vegetable Dyes Hand Knotted Wool Oriental Area Rug

Inspired by the timeless weaving traditions of central Persia, this hand knotted Sarouk floral medallion rug combines luxurious plush wool texture with richly detailed Persian artistry. The deep red and navy field centers around an ornate floral medallion surrounded by scrolling vines, palmettes, rosettes, and botanical motifs woven in ivory, coral, blush, sage, and muted gold tones that create layered decorative richness throughout the composition. The balanced floral arrangement flows gracefully across the field while preserving the symmetry and elegance characteristic of classic Sarouk weaving. A beautifully detailed navy border frames the rug with continuous floral vine work and botanical arabesques that reinforce the luxurious structure of the design. Thick plush wool pile on a durable cotton foundation delivers remarkable softness, resilience, and warmth underfoot while ensuring long-lasting heirloom-quality craftsmanship. Enhanced with traditional vegetable dyes that enrich the saturated palette with vintage-inspired depth and tonal variation, this oriental area rug is ideal for formal living rooms, luxury bedrooms, elegant dining spaces, and timeless traditional interiors.

• Exact Size: 7x11
• Weave: Hand Knotted Rug
• Yarn: Wool
• Color: Red, Navy, Gold, Blue, Pink, Ivory, Multi
• Origin: Iran
• Pile Height: 0.75 inch
• Condition: Pre-Owned
• Condition Description: Vintage in mint condition
• Rug#: AOR21221

Story Behind the Art: Sarouk rugs originate from the historic weaving centers of Arak and the surrounding Farahan plains in central Iran, a region long celebrated for producing some of Persia’s finest handmade carpets. During the nineteenth century, Sarouk rugs commonly featured intricate all-over Herati and Gul Hennai patterns woven with remarkable precision using dense asymmetric knotting on durable cotton foundations. By the late 1800s, influenced by the grandeur and sophistication of Tabriz workshop carpets, Sarouk weavers began incorporating formal central medallion layouts with elegant floral symmetry and richly detailed botanical motifs. Following World War I, the Sarouk style evolved once again into the now-iconic open floral compositions featuring gracefully scattered bouquets and detached floral sprays across richly colored fields. This distinctive decorative innovation quickly gained immense popularity throughout American and European markets and remains one of the defining hallmarks of Persian rug artistry today. Modern Sarouk-inspired rugs continue to be woven in Iran, India, Pakistan, and Romania, preserving the timeless elegance, luxurious wool texture, and enduring decorative appeal of this legendary Persian weaving tradition.