13'10''x22'2'' Runner Hand Knotted New Zealand Wool Rusty Red, Navy Sarouk Traditional 200 KPSI High Sheen Rug
Deep rusty red sets the stage for this Sarouk's dense floral vase pattern, rows of blossoming urns and scattered flower sprays spreading across the field in mint, peach, gold, and ivory. Hand-knotted from New Zealand wool on a cotton foundation at a fine 200 KPSI, the rug has a high sheen finish that makes the red ground glow and gives real depth to the surrounding pattern work. A wide navy border wraps the piece, filled with rosettes and floral medallions linked by scrolling vines, and closed off by a series of narrower guard stripes before the red selvage edge. This runner has the scale for grand halls, formal dining rooms, or long stretches of hallway, and the traditional Sarouk pattern keeps it looking right at home in a more classic interior. *Note: the color of your rug may appear slightly different in person than it does on screen. This happens because device displays tend to oversaturate color, and because the pile's height causes it to catch and reflect light differently depending on the direction it's brushed, which can shift how a shade reads from one angle to the next. We've done our best to photograph this rug in a way that reflects its true tone, and we'd recommend watching the video below for a more accurate sense of its colors before you order. If you're still unsure, feel free to give us a call and we're happy to walk you through it. Exact Size: 13'10"x22'2" Weave: Hand Knotted Rug Yarn: New Zealand Wool Color: Rusty Red, Navy, Mint, Peach, Gold, Ivory, Multi Origin: India Pile Height: 0.6 inch Condition: New Condition Description: New With Tags Rug#: ORH20861 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.