Antique Persian Sarouk Farahan Rug 47522

Antique Persian Sarouk Farahan Rug, Persia, Circa Date: late 19th century – Antique Sarouk Farahan rugs are among the more classically designed antique Persian rugs, boasting a long pedigree within Persia. This particular composition is a striking example of the style, exhibiting both the typical Sarouk Farahan weave, as well as the design elements that most exemplify the style. The first element that one notices is the fetching red border, which is itself surrounded by much thinner inner and outer borders. The brightness of tone here very effectively contrasts with the pale brown of the classically composed corner pieces, and even more dramatically with the deep royal blue of the field. Throughout the field of this antique Oriental rug are sumptuous bouquets of lovely flowers, impeccably woven and impressively detailed. These bouquet sprays surround a central medallion, the bright scarlet of which practically jumps out, set against the deep blue as it is. This gorgeous antique Sarouk Farahan rug, with its remarkable weave and simply stunning composition is a truly timeless work of art, the beauty of which is as poignant today as it was when the rug was originally woven, over a century ago.