77460 Late 19th Century Antique Persian Mohajeran Sarouk Rug, 04'02 x 06'04.
Steeped in the grandeur of Persia’s most celebrated weaving tradition, this hand-knotted wool Mohajeran Sarouk carpet from the late 19th century is a masterwork of enduring artistry and cultural prestige. Woven during the golden age of Sarouk weaving, when Mohajeran workshops achieved unparalleled refinement, this exquisite work of art exemplifies the rare union of technical mastery and poetic design—an heirloom of scarcity that elevates it to the realm of investment-grade textiles for the world’s most discerning collectors.
Its abrashed ink-blue field unfurls like a night sky alive with floral abundance, the surface densely strewn with a breathtaking all-over garden pattern. Blooming palmettes, signature millefleur sprays, rosettes, and curved hyacinths dance among cloudbands, leafy tendrils, and delicate sprigs that emerge from each corner, creating a seamless tableau of organic movement. Each motif carries symbolic weight: blossoms as emblems of rebirth, cloudbands as celestial continuity, and florals as reminders of paradise itself—a theme central to Persian weaving and poetry.
Enclosing this magnificent field is a traditional Herati palmette border, its rhythmic sequence a grounding frame of strength and protection. Flanked by inner and outer carnation meander guard bands, the exceptional border echoes with continuity, enclosing the blossoming field in a cycle of life and order. The abrashed tonality, with its subtle gradations of blue and rust, imbues the carpet with a painterly quality—proof of its age, authenticity, and irreplaceable character.
More than a floor covering, this Mohajeran Sarouk is a living manuscript of Persian history, a woven legacy that whispers of nobility, ceremony, and cultural splendor. Its rarity lies not only in its age and preservation but also in its symbolic depth and exquisite execution. To own such an exclusive masterpiece is to inherit more than art—it is to steward a fragment of heritage, a textile treasure that confers both status and cultural gravitas. Whether displayed in a grand salon, private library, or curated gallery, this Sarouk commands reverence as a timeless emblem of prestige, beauty, and legacy.
- Rendered in variegated shades of ink blue, navy blue, brick red, cerulean, garnet, rust, royal blue, dark red, sand, tan, ecru, greige, coffee, and taupe with other accent colors.
- Distressed. Desirable Age Wear.
- Abrash.
- Hand-knotted wool.
- Made in Iran.
- Measures: 04'02 x 06'04.
- Date: 1890's. Late 19th Century.
