Red, Navy 7'11"x11'6" Sarouk Floral Medallion Plush Pile Vegetable Dye Traditional Hand Knotted Wool Oriental Area Rug

In exceptional vintage condition and ready for daily use, this hand knotted wool Persian Sarouk rug from Iran embodies the celebrated floral artistry that established Sarouk carpets among the most desirable Persian rugs worldwide. The vivid red field is richly decorated with flowing vine scrolls, open floral blossoms, decorative palmettes, and curling botanical motifs rendered in navy, sky blue, ivory, coral, soft gold, lime, and orange tones that create dynamic movement across the composition. Centered within the field is a navy medallion featuring a geometric floral interior whose balanced symmetry anchors the design while allowing the surrounding arabesque pattern to move naturally around it. The warm red background displays the subtle tonal variation associated with vegetable-dyed wool, giving the rug remarkable visual depth and vintage warmth. Woven with a dense medium-to-full wool pile on a sturdy cotton foundation, this Sarouk rug offers luxurious texture, durability, and substantial weight underfoot. Rich in decorative detail yet balanced in composition, this vintage Persian masterpiece brings timeless elegance and traditional craftsmanship into sophisticated interiors.

• Exact Size: 7'11"x11'6"
• Weave: Hand Knotted Rug
• Yarn: Wool
• Color: Red, Navy, Ivory, Aqua, Gold, Blush, Turquoise, Peach, Multi
• Origin: Iran
• Pile Height: 0.75 inch
• Condition: Pre-Owned
• Condition Description: Vintage in mint condition
• Rug#: AOR21238

Story Behind the Art: Sarouk rugs are among the most admired Persian floral carpets, originating from the weaving districts of Arak and Farahan in central Iran. Historically known for dense all-over Herati and Gul Hennai patterns woven with exceptional craftsmanship, Sarouk weaving evolved during the late nineteenth century toward elegant medallion compositions inspired by the sophisticated aesthetics of Tabriz carpets. In the years following World War I, Sarouk artisans pioneered a more spacious decorative style featuring detached floral sprays gracefully scattered across richly colored fields, creating the iconic open floral compositions that became internationally celebrated. Woven using luxurious wool and durable construction techniques, Sarouk rugs remain timeless examples of Persian elegance and continue to inspire weavers across Iran, India, Pakistan, and beyond.