The rug has a harmonious design. Each symbol is very distinctive and refers to a specific aspect of life. The lay out provide a felling of inclusion. Regardless of where the viewer start he can easily migrate to the next symbol or just remain with last one. the design is uncommon for Feraghan sarouk and showing tree of life, riches and peace.
Sarouk carpets get their name from an obscure village in Persia, located twenty miles north of Arak (formerly Sultanabad).
The blue field woven with flowering fan palmettes extending to a central floral spray and flower-filled urns within rust flowering palmette and vine border by blue and ivory guard borders. The source of this important provenance has been in the village of Sarouk. North of Arak (formerly Sultanabad). Sarouks are known to be of high quality. The pile is usually higher than the average Persian rug and therefore Sarouks are rather heavy and solid rugs, the wool being used is high quality durable wool. "Mohajeran" or "Mahajeran" is the name of a village West of Arak.
The rug depicts a scene of nature including water, fauna, flowers in vases and a tree of life. The colors in this rug provide a feeling of harmony with the total design of the rug.
The sensation that you are left with is that one common denominator keeps all the scenarios bound together. .
In the sixteenth and seventeenth century this region was very prolific in designing and producing carpets mainly because this city was also the capital of Persia back to Safavid time and famous Shah Abbas with his art and architectural design .
Nain rugs are constructed with Persian knot and typically have between 300 and 700 knots per inch,usually are with very high quality wool, clipped short, and silk is often used as highlighting for detail in the design. Nains utilize the Shah Abbas design and make use of flowing design such as flowers and tendrils.
The most famous and influential Nain masterweaver is Habibian and Reza Jafari Naini.
The tribal weavers in Malayer were often Turkish, and they employed the Turkish knot, Gourde, to weave these creations. The Gourde is a symmetrical knot, as opposed to the asymmetrical knot of many traditionally Persian creations. Additionally, antique Malayer rugs regularly enjoy a low cut pile. Weavers trimmed the pile in order to enhance the appearance of the design. In addition to a broad range of design and color, these rugs were designed technically to enhance the artistry of the woven design.
Sarouk Feraghan
This rug consist of an allover medallions that have in their center a design of seeds that symbolize the rebirth of humanity and this collage is surrounded by birds that are the guardians of these seeds within the frame world of the universe.
The wide spectrum of colors is muted and well balanced.
Feraghan were made between the 1800s and 1910s from a region north of the town of Arak and they were produced for the Persian aristocracy and for export to US and Europe.
Heriz Rug
This rug has a unique size. Where most Heriz rugs are designed around a central medallion, this rug consist of four full medallions surrounded by eight half medallions that incorporate a sun burst design. The rug frame geometric design is similar to the one shown in the medallions.
The spectrum of colors is well balanced throughout the design of the whole carpet. The whole arrangement of the design and balanced colors make the rug be one of the most desirable Heriz rugs.
Heriz carpets are durable and hard-wearing and they can last for generations.
