Sarough | 160 x 104 cm | Nr. Z-4170

490,00 €

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Sarough

This rug in dark blue and dark red brings together traditional craftsmanship and timeless elegance. The knot density of approx. 360,000 knots per m² makes the painstaking workmanship visible – right down to the fine detailing. At 160 × 104 cm it is perfectly at home as a rug for the bedroom or study. It also cuts a fine figure in a small living room. This one-of-a-kind piece brings individual character into the room and holds its value far beyond short-lived trends.

Delivery time	2 days
Origin	Persia
Dimensions	160 cm x 104 cm (= 1.66 m²)
Construction	hand-knotted
Material	Pile: wool Weft & Warp: cotton
knots	360.000
Year of manufacture	1995
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.

Material

The pile of this 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 whole range of impressive properties: thanks to the natural lanolin in the wool, the surface repels droplets of water and is therefore naturally protected against dirt. Wool also offers excellent thermal insulation, helps regulate the indoor climate and absorbs sound.

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

Condition

This Sarough has a history. In a few places you can see some white threads. That is quite normal with older rugs. These are the knot ends of the weft and warp foundation, which come to the surface over the years. In substance, this is not a major problem. It was knotted around 1995. We have cleaned it thoroughly and restored it with care. Despite its age, it is therefore 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.