Celeste Rugs 7'7"x11'8" Hand Knotted Wool Red Navy Sarouk Traditional Floral Medallion Vegetable Dyes Area Rug

This hand knotted Persian Sarouk rug from Iran showcases the luxurious floral artistry that established Sarouk carpets among the finest decorative rugs in the world. The vibrant red field is filled with flowing botanical scrollwork, open floral motifs, and elegant arabesques woven in navy, ivory, sky blue, coral, gold, and soft green accents that create remarkable movement throughout the composition. At the center rests a beautifully detailed navy medallion that anchors the design while preserving the open flowing character associated with traditional Sarouk weaving. Crafted using premium wool on a durable cotton foundation, the rug features a dense medium-to-full pile that provides softness, warmth, and exceptional longevity. Vegetable dyes create luminous tonal depth across the field, giving the rug its distinctive vintage richness and timeless Persian character. Elegant and highly decorative, this Sarouk rug is perfectly suited for formal living spaces, luxury bedrooms, dining rooms, and sophisticated traditional interiors.

• Exact Size: 7'7"x11'8"
• Weave: Hand Knotted Rug
• Yarn: Wool
• Color: Red, Navy, Ivory, Light Gold, Blue, Lime, Orange, Coral, multi
• Origin: Iran
• Pile Height: 0.5 inch
• Condition: Pre-Owned
• Condition Description: Vintage in mint condition
• Rug#: CL21236

Story Behind the Art: Sarouk rugs originate from the historic weaving districts of Arak and the Farahan plains of central Iran, regions internationally celebrated for producing some of the most elegant Persian carpets ever woven. During the nineteenth century, Sarouk rugs were known for their intricate all-over Herati and Gul Hennai patterns executed with dense asymmetric knotting on durable cotton foundations. Influenced by the refined grandeur of Tabriz carpets, Sarouk artisans later embraced more formal floral medallion compositions filled with graceful botanical detail and balanced symmetry. In the years following World War I, Sarouk weaving evolved once again with the introduction of spacious open-field layouts decorated with detached floral bouquets and flowing vine work, a style that quickly became highly sought after throughout Europe and North America. Hand knotted using premium wool and natural vegetable dyes, Sarouk rugs remain admired for their luxurious pile, luminous coloration, timeless floral artistry, and enduring decorative sophistication.