79227 Antique Persian Sarouk Rug, 09'06 x 12'10.
Awash in the deep, inky splendor of a navy blue field, this hand-knotted wool antique Persian Sarouk rug is a masterpiece in botanical elegance and courtly refinement. At its heart rests a sculpted central rosette—a luxurious medallion—flanked by two regal vases, each overflowing with stylized floral opulence. This triadic motif anchors the composition, drawing the eye into a lush, symmetrical fantasy where every element pulses with rhythm and beauty. The majestic field is animated by a lavish allover floral design, a veritable garden of hyacinths, rosettes, serrated leaves, and floral sprays. Their orchestrated bloom evokes the ornamental richness of Persian gardens immortalized in poetry and palace decor alike.
The refined pattern is punctuated with graceful Tree of Life motifs and mirrored vases that radiate from each corner, unfurling a sense of cosmic order and vitality. These vessels, brimming with floral effusion, serve not only as visual accents but also as timeless emblems of abundance and spiritual continuity. The motifs are rendered with extraordinary precision and fluidity, revealing the artisan’s virtuosity and the loom’s whispered dialogue between form and philosophy. This is not mere ornamentation—it is a meditative celebration of life cycles, beauty, and divine symmetry, achieved through centuries of perfected tradition.
Encasing this enchanting tableau is a rich red border of flowering vases and arabesques, each bloom sculpted in tonal hues of coral, sage, sky blue, and rose. The border breathes with ceremonial grandeur, a poetic frame that accentuates the elegance within. Inner and outer floral meander guard bands in softer shades provide a delicate cadence, much like a gilded passepartout encircling a treasured painting. The contrast between the midnight-blue ground and the vibrant red border lends the composition both depth and distinction—a harmonious tension that elevates the rug from textile to heirloom.
This antique Sarouk rug is more than a testament to signature Persian craftsmanship—it is a woven jewel, a lyrical expression of timeless luxury and cultivated taste. Each knot, each bloom, bears witness to the enduring heritage of Iran’s royal ateliers, where artistry met symbolism in the service of sublime design. Perfect for interiors that seek quiet grandeur, this rug offers not only tactile richness and visual splendor, but also a deeply rooted cultural narrative—one of elegance, reverence, and the eternal return of beauty in bloom.
- Abrash.
- Hand knotted wool.
- Made in Iran.
- Measures: 09'06 x 12'10.
- Pile Height: 0.35 of an inch.
- Date: 1920's. Early 20th Century.
