Made in Persia, circa 1920s, in perfect condition.
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 "Mahajiran" is the name of a village west of Arak.
From Sultanabad region of Persia, circa 1920.
Lilihan is one of a group of Armenian villages which makes the rugs known as Lilihan. Measures: 2'9" x 7'1".
This exceptional antique Mohajeran Sarouk rug, measuring approximately 3'3" x 5' and dating to around 1920, is a superb example of the highly sought-after Mohajeran workshop weaving tradition rug. Mohajeran Sarouks are widely considered among the finest and most elegant Sarouk carpets ever produced, celebrated for their luxurious wool quality, refined drawing, and extraordinary decorative richness.
The rug displays a beautifully balanced allover floral composition set upon a luminous ruby-crimson field of remarkable depth and saturation.
A beautiful and exceptionally fine antique Persian Feraghan Sarouk rug dating to circa 1890, distinguished by its unusual deep midnight-blue field, elegant floral drawing, and remarkable state of preservation.
The open navy-blue field provides a dramatic background for a finely articulated floral composition arranged around a delicate central flowering medallion. Graceful flowering branches, palmettes, leaves, and small blossoms extend vertically through the field while leaving generous open space around the design.
Made in Persia, circa 1920s, in perfect condition.
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 "Mahajiran" is the name of a village west of Arak.
lustrous wool Persian Mohajeran Sarouk.
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 "Mahajiran" is the name of a village West of Arak.
Sarouk, a small village and its neighboring villages in northwestern Iran are the source of large numbers rugs imported into the United States. The Sarouk carpet production came into existence around 1880 specifically for the European and North American markets. Before 1920s the Sarouk design was similar to that of the rug weaving centers of Ferahan and Tabriz. Most Sarouk rugs followed a very distinctive design and it depended on floral sprays and bouquets. Mohajeran refers to another village where rugs are produced
