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.
Introducing the exquisite Sarouk Feraghan, a timeless rug dating back to the mid 1880s and remarkably preserved in excellent condition.
Woven in and around the picturesque region of Arak in northwest Iran, this rug boasts a captivating allover design. The artistry within features a harmonious blend of suave curve-linearity, geometric styles, and enchanting depictions of birds. Notably, the Farahan Sarouk rugs exhibit a unique combination of angular drawing akin to Herizes and Serapis, albeit on a much finer scale suitable for classical designs.
Vintage Handmade Swedish/Scandinavian Flat-Weave Carpet, 20th Century, 4'5" x 6'8"
Appealing and memorable flat-woven designs of the mid-20th century. This rug is in excellent condition and good quality and professionally cleaned,
Handwoven wool. Different shades of light color yellow and grey are the dominant colors accompanied by and golden colored geometric pattern.
At first the Scandinavian rugs designs were woven in solid colors, featuring black, gray, white and yellow but as time passed geometric shapes and floral designs were introduced.
20th century Swedish flat-weave carpet.
Appealing and memorable flat-woven designs of the mid-20th century.
Handwoven wool. Different shades of light color yellow and grey are the dominant colors accompanied by and golden colored geometric pattern.
20th century Swedish flat-weave carpet, initialed "RC" Rakel Callander.
An incredibly talented Swedish rug weaver and designer, Rakel (Rachel) Callander is responsible for creating some of the most appealing and memorable flatwoven röakan designs of the mid-twentieth century.
Handwoven wool. Different shades of light brown, yellow and grey are the dominant colors accompanied by and golden colored geometric pattern.
Works with modern or antique decor.
Antique Persian Heriz/Serapi, hailing from the Iranian province of Eastern Azerbaijan and the encompassing Heriz region, hold a rich tapestry of history and craftsmanship. The village of Serab, nestled to the south of the Heriz region in North West Persia, is the venerable birthplace of these exquisite rugs.
Serapi, a term often reserved for the most exceptional antique rugs from the Heriz vicinity, has carved out a distinct niche in the world of rug connoisseurs.
