- Exact Size: 9x12'1"
- Weave: Hand Knotted Rug
- Yarn: Wool
- Color: Turquoise, Ivory, Navy, Blush, Blue, Burgundy, Slate, Multi,
- Origin: India
- Pile Height: 0.6 inch
- Condition: New
- Condition Description: New With Tags
- Rug#: CL20343
Story Behind the Art: At , Sarouk designs represent one of the most celebrated traditions within the handmade rug world. The name Sarouk encompasses rugs woven in Arak and surrounding villages in central Iran, an area long respected for exceptional craftsmanship and detailed knotting techniques. During the 19th century, Sarouk rugs often displayed intricate allover patterns such as Herati and Gul Hennai motifs, woven with approximately 100 asymmetric knots per square inch on sturdy cotton foundations—an indicator of quality still valued in today’s “fine hand knotted floral rug” market. By the late 1800s, design trends shifted toward formal compositions with central floral medallions and precise symmetry. Following World War I, Sarouk artisans introduced a more open aesthetic featuring detached floral sprays scattered gracefully across the field. This innovation became the defining signature of Sarouk style and gained popularity among international collectors seeking “classic floral wool area rugs” and “9x12 traditional medallion rugs.” Today, Sarouk-inspired rugs are woven across multiple regions including India, Romania, and Pakistan, preserving the beauty and decorative richness that continues to influence global interior design.