{"product_id":"10-x-27-ivory-antique-persian-farahan-rug-77440","title":"10 x 27 - Ivory Antique Persian Farahan Rug - 77440","description":"\u003cp\u003e77440 Antique Persian Sarouk Farahan Rug, 10'06 x 26'09.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eThe Eternal Garden: A Late 19th Century Sarouk Farahan Masterpiece of Heritage\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHand-knotted in wool during the Late 19th Century, this antique Sarouk Farahan rug embodies the artistic sophistication and enduring prestige of a celebrated weaving tradition. Its monumental gallery proportions and intricate ornamentation evoke the grandeur of aristocratic residences, where carpets were commissioned as expressions of wealth, cultural refinement, and distinguished taste. The expansive ivory-beige field provides a luminous foundation for an elaborate geometric botanical lattice, transforming the exceptional composition into an immersive garden of meticulous craftsmanship. A remarkable statement of heritage and exclusivity, this historic acquisition possesses the presence of a stunning masterwork.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAcross the field, an intricate network of interlacing vines establishes a rhythmic arrangement of flowering palmettes, rosettes, serrated leaves, budding stems, and stylized blossoms. The botanical lattice recalls the enclosed gardens of classical carpet design, where cultivated nature represented paradise, abundance, and the perpetual cycle of life. Palmettes suggest prosperity and regeneration, while rosettes evoke beauty and the flourishing vitality of spring. Each floral element contributes to an uninterrupted tableau of ornament, creating an atmosphere of cultivated serenity and visual richness. The absence of a central medallion allows the pattern to unfold across the entire surface, celebrating the artistry of continuous design.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA stately botanical border surrounds the extraordinary masterpiece, distinguished by flowering branches, scrolling foliage, and upright cypress trees. Within the decorative vocabulary of traditional garden carpets, the cypress symbolizes immortality, resilience, and the enduring spirit, its evergreen character lending spiritual significance to the design. The trees punctuate the surrounding vinery with architectural precision, establishing a ceremonial framework reminiscent of a walled estate garden. A small cartouche inscription introduces an intriguing historical detail, offering a potential connection to the workshop, patron, or circumstances of its creation, although its precise meaning requires further examination.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDouble inner and outer carnation meander guard borders complete the composition, their repeating blossoms creating an elegant transition between the central garden and its ornamental enclosure. Traditionally associated with love, devotion, and admiration, carnations enrich the symbolic narrative while their flowing arrangement reinforces the carpet's remarkable sense of continuity. The colossal format, nuanced abrash, and impeccable execution reveal the character of an exquisite work of art shaped by generations of craftsmanship. Destined for an evocative gallery, stately residence, or private collection, this antique Sarouk Farahan rug offers an experience of timeless luxury, where botanical poetry and historical artistry converge in a singular expression of prestige.\u003cstrong\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAbrash. Desirable age wear.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHand-knotted wool.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMade in Iran (Persia).\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHotel Lobby Size Carpet 11 x 27 Rug.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMeasures: 10'06 x 26'09.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDate: 1890's. Late 19th Century.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Esmaili Rugs","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":50101381333285,"sku":"77440","price":63000.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0917\/7392\/7717\/files\/products-77440_Sarouk_10-06_x_26-08-rotated.jpg?v=1753692939","url":"https:\/\/www.esmailirugs.com\/products\/10-x-27-ivory-antique-persian-farahan-rug-77440","provider":"Esmaili Rugs ","version":"1.0","type":"link"}