Celeste Rugs 8'2''x10'1'' Hand Knotted Red Wool Oriental Area Rug | Indo Sarouk Traditional Floral 200 KPSI Silky Sheen

This 8'2'' × 10'1'' hand knotted Indo Sarouk rug is crafted from fine New Zealand wool with a medium pile on a cotton foundation and woven at approximately 200 KPSI. The surface carries a subtle silky sheen that enhances clarity without overpowering the design. A deep red field anchors the dense all-over floral composition, where stylized blossoms, sprays, and scrolling vines appear in ivory, blush, aqua, and layered blue tones. Navy accents in the border provide contrast and visual grounding. The balanced drawing and fine wool construction give this rug both durability and elegance, making it well suited for formal living rooms, dining areas, or classic interiors that benefit from warmth and structure.

• Exact Size: 8'2"x10'1"
• Weave: Hand Knotted Rug
• Yarn: New Zealand Wool
• Color: Red, Navy, Aqua, Blush, Ivory, Multi
• Origin: India
• Pile Height: 0.5 inch
• Condition: New
• Condition Description: New With Taga
• Rug#: CL20290
• Kpsi: 200

Story Behind the Art: The Sarouk weaving tradition encompasses carpets produced throughout Arak and surrounding regions of central Iran, long revered for excellence in rug craftsmanship. In the early 1800s, Sarouk rugs featured dense all-over patterns such as Herati and Gul Hennai motifs, woven with approximately 100 asymmetrical knots per square inch. As Persian tastes evolved in the late 19th century, Sarouk weavers adopted more formal medallion-centered designs inspired by Tabriz rugs. After World War I, artisans introduced a revolutionary aesthetic shift by opening the field and scattering delicate floral sprays across the surface. This airy, graceful composition became synonymous with Sarouk rugs and remains highly sought after today. Modern Sarouk-style rugs continue to be woven worldwide, preserving this iconic Persian tradition.