Semi-Antique SarughSince the nineteenth century Sarugh, a village located in the Arak region of Northwestern Iran, has been pre-eminent in carpet production. The carpets from this area are created in a large variety of sizes and are renowned for their fine quality and durability. Beautifully ornamented Arabesque designs, which are attractively angular and fluid in appearance, are often employed with floral or boteh (pear shaped) motifs also common.
Colouration is typically rich, with rose, blue and orange tones predominant.
Sarugh carpets are very attractive to the North American market due to their high pile and classically lucid designs and they are created in a quality that is medium (200 knots per sq inch) to extremely fine (320 Knots per sq inch).
I love this carpet. Knotted with silk-like Kork wool this stunning Sarugh was knotted sometime between 1910 and 1920, containing a tonality extremely seldom encountered during the time. With an ivory ground and detailing in an array of naturally dyed pastel shades, the palette evokes a look similar to that of the finest carpets created in Laver further to the south of Iran. Four multi hued trees flank an ornate flower medallion that sets the tone for the rich floral detailing that continues out into decorative detached bouquets, like spacious floral explosions sometimes linked with meandering tendrils. The symbiotic arrangement is achieved through the dense symmetry of the central field and distinguished by the powerful and ornate palmettes, interwoven with refined floral detailing rendered in the border as it is elsewehere in the composition. The soft pinks, teals and greens really shine through and further evoke the thematic feel of spring and growth. The cotton foundation adds a stabilty to the soft and luxuriant pile. I am a huge fan of Sarugh carpets, the wool has a different feel, so much richer than often found - but this is something special, please inquire for details. The size is 8'10 x 11'7
