{"product_id":"vintage-persian-sarouk-runner-287-x-99-cm-95-x-33","title":"Vintage Persian Sarouk Runner","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"product-description rte cf\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"flex max-w-full flex-col flex-grow\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv data-message-author-role=\"assistant\" data-message-id=\"76590090-d6f9-40b1-a426-f69058ee9bf4\" dir=\"auto\" class=\"min-h-8 text-message flex w-full flex-col items-end gap-2 whitespace-normal break-words [.text-message+\u0026amp;]:mt-5\" data-message-model-slug=\"gpt-4o\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"flex w-full flex-col gap-1 empty:hidden first:pt-[3px]\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"markdown prose w-full break-words dark:prose-invert light\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMaterial:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e100% hand-spun wool on a cotton base\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOrigin:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Iran\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eConstruction:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eHandknotted\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCondition:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eVintage, circa 1960s\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"91\" data-end=\"510\"\u003eHand-knotted in the village of Sarouk in central Iran, Sarouk rugs are celebrated for their dense, highly decorative floral compositions that cover the surface with detail. \u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"91\" data-end=\"407\"\u003eThe region benefits from a climate well suited to sheep rearing, which contributes to the character of the wool used in these rugs. \u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eSarouk rugs are typically woven with a dense, lustrous wool pile on a cotton foundation. The wool is known for its resilience and slightly glossy surface, giving the rug a rich depth when viewed in changing light. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"91\" data-end=\"510\"\u003eUnlike many neighbouring weaving traditions, Sarouk patterns rarely leave space unadorned. The field is typically filled edge to edge with curving vines, layered blossoms, palmettes and scrolling foliage arranged in harmonious repetition.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1295\" data-end=\"1594\"\u003eThe drawing in Sarouk rugs tends to be rounded and fluid rather than geometric. Motifs are carefully articulated, often with fine outlining that defines each petal and leaf. The result is a surface that feels layered and deliberate, where pattern dominates and ornamentation is the defining feature.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1596\" data-end=\"1870\" data-is-last-node=\"\" data-is-only-node=\"\"\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eSarouk rugs developed a reputation for consistency in weave quality. Even village-woven examples tend to display an even knot structure and solid construction, reflecting an established local standard rather than purely nomadic production. I'm very well aware.\u003cb style=\"font-family: -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, 'San Francisco', 'Segoe UI', Roboto, 'Helvetica Neue', sans-serif; font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003e\u003cb id=\"docs-internal-guid-4fe35e24-7fff-204d-5863-8ddbad923293\"\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Najaf Rugs","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48041694626048,"sku":"NR-0127","price":2500.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0665\/1805\/7216\/files\/IMG_2144copy.jpg?v=1774336483","url":"https:\/\/www.najaf.com.au\/products\/vintage-persian-sarouk-runner-287-x-99-cm-95-x-33","provider":"Najaf Rugs","version":"1.0","type":"link"}