Celeste Rugs 7'11"x11'6" Hand Knotted Wool Red Navy Sarouk Traditional Floral Plush Pile Vegetable Dyes Area Rug

This Persian Sarouk rug from Iran captures the graceful floral medallion style that made Sarouk weaving internationally admired for its elegance and decorative sophistication. The richly colored red field features sweeping arabesques filled with floral blossoms, curling vines, palmettes, and botanical motifs woven in navy blue, turquoise, aqua, ivory, blush, and gold tones that create remarkable decorative movement throughout the rug. A detailed navy central medallion and matching corner spandrels provide balanced symmetry while allowing the surrounding floral lattice to flow naturally across the composition. The broad navy border introduces larger scrolling botanical patterns that contrast beautifully against the richly ornamented field. Hand knotted using premium wool with a thick dense pile, this rug offers luxurious texture, warmth, and durability ideal for upscale interiors. Natural vegetable dyes give the rug exceptional tonal depth and preserve the authentic richness associated with fine vintage Persian Sarouk carpets.

• 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#: CL21238

Story Behind the Art: Sarouk rugs from central Iran remain among the most recognizable Persian carpets due to their elegant floral compositions and highly refined weaving traditions. Originally woven in the Arak and Farahan regions, early Sarouk rugs featured intricate all-over Herati and Gul Hennai designs before evolving into more formal medallion layouts inspired by classical Persian workshop carpets. By the early twentieth century, Sarouk weavers introduced open-field floral arrangements filled with graceful bouquets and detached botanical sprays that became internationally admired for their decorative beauty and versatility. Hand knotted using soft premium wool and richly saturated vegetable dyes, these rugs are celebrated for their luxurious texture, warm luminous coloration, and remarkable decorative elegance. Sarouk rugs continue to represent the perfect balance between traditional Persian craftsmanship and timeless interior sophistication.