Sarough Mir | 393 x 297 cm | Nr. Z-1317

1.390,00 €

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Sarough Mir

There is only one rug like this one with its multicoloured design: it brings together traditional craftsmanship and timeless elegance. A knot density of approx. 200,000 knots per m² makes the elaborate workmanship plain to see – right down to the finely worked details. At 393 × 297 cm it is well placed as a rug for generous living spaces. It also cuts a fine figure in a reception area. Colouring and texture give the room a homely atmosphere – with a character no other rug shares.

Delivery time	2 days
Origin	Persia
Dimensions	393 cm x 297 cm (= 11.67 m²)
Construction	hand-knotted
Material	Pile: wool Weft & Warp: cotton
knots	200.000
Year of manufacture	2000
Condition	pre-owned and cleaned
Edition	one-of-a-kind piece

Origin

This rug comes from Sarough (also written Sarouk, Saruk or Sarogh). Sarough is one of Iran's best-known rug-knotting regions. Situated in the west Persian province of Aarak, it takes in the provenances Arak, Djozan, Ghiasabad, Mahal, Malayer, Mohajeran, Sultanabad and Wiss. In Sarough, Persian patterns of every kind are knotted, in some cases to the customer's own specifications. 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 cotton. In old and antique rugs you will often find a blue weft thread. The knotting is very fine and the pile relatively high.

Rugs like this one are known as Sarough Mir. Framed by a border, the all-over patterned field is adorned with the so-called Mir-i-Boteh pattern. The Mir-i-Boteh pattern consists of a curved almond motif that stands upright and forms a repeating row. Rendered naturalistically or abstractly, it is instantly recognisable by its bent tip. The shape has often been described as a flame – linked to the fire cult of the Parsees, followers of Zarathustra's teachings – or as a bent palm leaf. It is considered likely that the pattern was inspired by cypress trees. In Europe, the almond-shaped element of the pattern is known as the paisley pattern.

Material

The pile of this Sarough Mir was hand-knotted from high-quality new wool. New wool is obtained by shearing sheep gently. New wool is a renewable, natural raw material with a range of impressive qualities: thanks to the natural fat content of the wool, the surface repels droplets of water and is therefore naturally proofed against dirt. Wool also offers excellent thermal insulation, helps regulate the indoor climate and dampens sound.

The weft and warp threads of this Sarough Mir are made of cotton. This versatile material is tear-resistant and elastic, which makes it particularly suitable for a hard-wearing foundation weave.

Condition

This Sarough Mir has a history. It was knotted around 2000. It has been thoroughly cleaned and is in good but unrestored condition. The edges are damaged in places. The rug has a few smaller stains. We have not restored this Sarough Mir because we feel it has a special presence just as it is. If you would like us to, we will of course be happy to restore the rug for you. Either way, this Sarough Mir will give you pleasure for decades to come.

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.