Persian Sarouk Rugs

If you love a rug with plenty going on, Sarouk rugs from central Iran are covered in dense floral sprays and curling vines, often on a warm red ground.

Sarouk rugs come from the Arak district of Markazi Province and were made in large numbers for Western homes from the late 1800s onwards. Ours are vintage, hand-spun wool knotted over a cotton foundation. This collection also brings in neighbouring weaving towns. Malayer rugs and runners sit between the bold geometry of Hamadan and the florals of Sarouk, Saraband rugs carry small repeating boteh motifs, and Mahal rugs use a larger, looser floral drawing.

The rich reds, navy and rust feel warm in a dining room, library or living room with dark timber. Many of the Malayer and Sarouk pieces are runners, which suit a long hallway, and the dense pile has worn well over decades.