Turquoise 8'1''x10'4'' Indo Sarouk Traditional Botanical 200 KPSI Hand Knotted New Zealand Wool Oriental Area Rug

This 8'1''x10'4'' hand-knotted Indo Sarouk rug is meticulously woven from premium New Zealand wool on a durable cotton foundation, featuring a refined knot density of approximately 200 KPSI that ensures exceptional longevity and crisp pattern clarity. The medium pile provides a comfortable, resilient surface suitable for everyday living while maintaining the elegance expected of traditional Sarouk craftsmanship. The design is arranged in a continuous allover botanical layout rather than a dominant central medallion, allowing the pattern to flow evenly across the field. A tranquil turquoise ground serves as the backdrop for finely articulated floral sprays, palmettes, and scrolling vine motifs rendered in ivory and beige. Soft blush and muted red accents introduce warmth, while gentle green and deeper blue outlines add dimension and contrast. The coordinating border mirrors the interior floral language, framing the rug with symmetry and balance. This traditional wool area rug brings timeless sophistication and durability to living rooms, dining spaces, and formal interiors.

• Exact Size: 8'1"x10'4"
• Weave: Hand Knotted Rug
• Yarn: New Zealand Wool
• Color: Turquoise, Ivory, Red, Blue, Blush, Green, Multi
• Origin: India
• Pile Height: 0.5 inch
• Condition: New
• Condition Description: New With Taga
• Rug#: AOR20284
• Kpsi: 200

Story Behind the Art:In the world of traditional Persian rugs, the name Sarouk refers to carpets woven in and around Arak, its neighboring villages, and the fertile plains of Farahan in central Iran—an area internationally respected for centuries of master weaving. Early Sarouk rugs from the 19th century were typically composed with dense allover patterns such as Herati and Gul Hennai, woven at roughly 100 asymmetrical knots per square inch on durable cotton foundations. As global tastes evolved in the late 1800s, Sarouk workshops adopted a more formal and architectural design language influenced by prestigious Tabriz rugs, introducing centralized floral medallions and strict symmetry. Following World War I, Sarouk artisans reshaped the aesthetic once again, favoring open fields decorated with loosely arranged floral sprays that conveyed elegance and spaciousness. This signature look became the defining identity of Sarouk rugs and remains highly sought after by collectors today. Modern Sarouk-style hand-knotted wool rugs are now produced not only in Iran but also in India, Romania, and Pakistan, continuing the legacy of Persian craftsmanship in a form suited for contemporary luxury interiors.