Persian Sarough

Persian SaroughLocated near Arak in west central Iran, Sarouk is a beautiful village located with a rich history in carpet weaving. In Iran, Sarouk denotes romance, and this mood is reflected in the design of Sarouk (Saruq) rugs: a stunning fusion of angular floral patterns (with or without a central medallion) and primitive geometrics. Sarouk weavers use the symmetrical Persian knot, although the Turkish knot can be found in some antique carpets. Closely woven with

the Boteh pattern

These extremely luxurious rugs are stone washed and have an unusually short

eye-catching carpet and high quality

Otherwise used only in Bakhtiari rugs

Some of these newer carpets feature a vibrant salmon pink field (dughi) achieved by mixing red dye with yogurt

saddle blankets

These carpets have an antique look similar to natural wood colour in response to modern fashion

Silk is used for the foundation and the pile in the most lavish

Often featuring patterns of Persian origin

but there was some variation

materials and motif

Featuring repeating patterns of octagonal 'guls'