78163 Vintage Persian Sarouk Rug, 09'04 x 12'03.
The Garden of Nobility: A Vintage Persian Sarouk Masterpiece of Enduring Elegance
Woven in the heart of Persia’s storied weaving tradition, this hand-knotted wool vintage Sarouk rug embodies the height of refinement and classical beauty. Its allover floral composition — an extraordinary tableau of tulips, palmettes, peonies, lotus blossoms, and delicate vine scrolls — unfurls across an ivory field like a garden in perpetual bloom. The artistry lies not only in its density of pattern but in its balance: each floral motif rendered with lyrical precision, each vine meandering with graceful intention. The result is a composition that feels alive — a living manuscript of Persian artistry, rooted in heritage and whispered luxury.
The sumptuous palette, anchored in soft ivory and enriched with shades of carmine red, indigo, rose, and pistachio, reflects the sophisticated sensibility for which Sarouk rugs are celebrated. These hues, harmoniously blended, speak of prestige and permanence — colors once favored in the grand salons and private estates of the early 20th century. Every bloom and tendril within the exclusive design seems to float effortlessly, reflecting a mastery of proportion and the subtle tension between structure and spontaneity that defines true Persian elegance.
Encircling the field is a magnificent floral border — a stately frame composed of stylized rosettes, scrolling palmettes, and split-leaf arabesques. It is flanked by inner and outer carnation meander guard bands, each winding like a poetic refrain, adding rhythm and refinement to the composition. This architectural framing not only heightens the sense of order but underscores the grandeur of the design, evoking the lush walled gardens of Isfahan and the ornamental courtyards of royal Persian palaces.
For the collector or aesthete who appreciates the nuance of woven art, this exquisite work of art offers more than craftsmanship — it offers legacy. Its beauty is both decorative and cultural, its elegance timeless yet personal. Whether gracing a Parisian salon, a Manhattan penthouse, or a heritage home, this vintage Sarouk rug speaks a language of cultivated taste and enduring distinction — the language of those who know that true luxury is not loud, but lasting.
- Rendered in variegated shades of ivory, red, beige, pink, sky blue, light green, cerise, navy blue, black, tan, blue, raspberry red, rose, mint, orange and baby blue with other accent colors.
- Abrash.
- Hand knotted wool.
- Made in Iran.
- Measures: 09'04 x 12'03.
- Pile Height: 0.35 of an inch.
- Date: 1940s. Mid-20th Century.
