Old Sarough | 161 x 109 cm | Nr. Z-1990

990,00 €

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Old Sarough

This one-of-a-kind piece in dark blue and dark red brings together traditional craftsmanship and timeless elegance. The knot density of approx. 420,000 knots per m² makes the elaborate workmanship visible – right down to the finely worked details. At 161 × 109 cm it is well placed as a rug for the bedroom or study. It also cuts a fine figure in a small living room. The harmonious colouring and the characteristic texture give any room an exclusive, inviting atmosphere. A rug of this quality is far more than a furnishing – it is a piece of traditional textile art with individual character and lasting value.

Delivery time	2 days
Origin	Persia
Dimensions	161 cm x 109 cm (= 1.75 m²)
Construction	hand-knotted
Material	Pile: wool Weft & Warp: cotton
knots	420.000
Year of manufacture	1980
Condition	pre-owned, but in very good condition (cleaned & restored)
Edition	one-of-a-kind piece

Origin

This rug comes from Sarough (also spelled Sarouk, Saruk or Sarogh). Sarough is one of the best-known rug-knotting regions in Iran. Located in the western Persian province of Aarak, it takes in the provenances Arak, Djozan, Ghiasabad, Mahal, Malayer, Mohajeran, Sultanabad and Wiss. Persian patterns of every kind are knotted in Sarough, in some cases to the buyer's own specifications. Weavers there are especially fond of the neighbouring Farahan designs, of their own Sultanabad patterns and of the so-called Mir-i-Boteh pattern made up of paisley motifs. Typical of this type of rug is the very good wool quality of the pile, as the new wool comes from the Persian highlands. The foundation – warp and weft – is, however, usually made of cotton. In old and antique rugs you will often find a blue weft thread. The knotting is very fine and the pile relatively high.

This Old Sarough is around 46 years old and a real collector's piece.

Material

The pile of this Old Sarough was hand-knotted from high-quality new wool. New wool is obtained by gently shearing sheep. New wool is a renewable, natural raw material with a number of impressive qualities: thanks to the natural lanolin content of the wool, the surface repels droplets of water and is therefore naturally protected against dirt. Wool also offers excellent thermal insulation, has a regulating effect on the indoor climate and dampens sound.

The weft and warp threads of this Old Sarough are made of cotton. This versatile material is tear-resistant and elastic, which makes it particularly well suited to a hard-wearing foundation.

Condition

This old Sarough has had admirers before you. It was knotted around 1980. We have cleaned it thoroughly and restored it with care. As a result it is – despite its age – in very good condition.

A note on the photos

The colours of this rug change depending on which side you look at it from. It all depends on whether the light falls with the nap of the pile or against it. That is why we have photographed the rug from several angles.

Child labour? No thanks.

Child labour? No thanks. Children belong in school, not at a knotting frame or a loom. For us it therefore goes without saying that we only offer rugs made under fair conditions and without child labour.

We attach particular importance to humane working conditions and tolerate no child labour at any of our producers. Thank you for helping us to ensure fair conditions.

That is why we support the initiative Care & Fair against child labour in the rug trade.