HOT ! 12x17\'7\" Hand Knotted Wool Antique Rose Sarouk Traditional 200 KPSI Rug

An expansive 12\' x 17\'7\" hand knotted wool Sarouk rug, this traditional antique rose garden–style piece is woven at a fine 200 KPSI with a low 0.25\" cut pile on a cotton foundation, giving it both clarity of detail and a smooth, grounded feel underfoot. The rug features a richly saturated pink field is densely filled with an all-over garden composition of flowering vines, palmettes, and curvilinear forms unfolding evenly across the surface creating a sense of movement. On the borders, deep navy and blue borders frame the field with rhythmic floral rosettes and scrolling motifs, while accents of sage, aqua, rust, turquoise, brown, and beige add layered contrast and visual depth. The drawing is deliberate and balanced, with motifs repeating in a way that feels abundant, a hallmark of classic Sarouk weaving. Subtle abrash (natural variation in color and hue seen in hand-knotted rugs) and age-inspired coloration lend the rug a lived-in character, making it especially well suited for any space where you would like the pattern and colors to make a lasting impression.

• Exact Size: 12x17\'7\"


• Weave: Hand Knotted Rug


• Yarn: Wool


• Color: Antique Rose, Navy, Brown, Sage, Aqua, Rust, Blue, Turquoise, Beige


• Origin: Iran


• Pile Height: 0.25 inch


• Condition: Antique


• Condition Description: Antique Sarouk Garden style. Has even low pile with some moth damage that has been treated cleaned and restored. There are some bald spots that have not been repaired to maintain the authenticity. It is the Pink Filed Kirman
  


• Rug#: ORH20350


• Kpsi: 200

Story Behind the Art: Within the rug trade, the term Sarouk encompasses pieces woven in Arak, its surrounding villages, and the plains of Farahan in central Iran—an area long celebrated for its weaving excellence. In the 19th century, Sarouk rugs often displayed intricate allover designs such as the Herati and Gul Hennai, rendered with around 100 asymmetric knots per square inch on sturdy cotton foundations. By the late 1800s, inspired by the grandeur of Tabriz carpets, local weavers embraced a more formal aesthetic, producing factory-made rugs with central floral medallions and precise symmetry. This medallion style prevailed until the years following World War I, when Sarouk artisans pioneered a more open composition: graceful, detached floral sprays scattered elegantly across the field. This innovation became the defining hallmark of the Sarouk tradition, captivating global markets and collectors alike. Today, the influence of this design endures, with Sarouk-inspired rugs woven not only in Iran but also in India, Romania, and Pakistan—each echoing the enduring beauty and legacy of Persian artistry.