Hand knotted oriental carpet - Saruk 143 x 201 cm - Iran -
Click here to view this lot Saurk oriental carpet, hand knottedDimensions: 143 x 201 cmWool.Circa Knots density: per square metre.Made in Iran.See images for colours.The city of Saruk is found in the central region of Iran, approx. 40 km north of Sultanabad.The production of carpets in this area intensified towards the end of the s, thanks to the consistent demand for export, stemming from the success of the Ziegler company, based in the nearby city of Sultanabad. The sturdy framework, the elegant design and the pleasant colours, chosen among the most soft and delicate hues, made the Saruk one of the most appreciated types of carpet exported to the West, especially to the United States, throughout the 20th Century. The Saruk carpets can show different decorative patterns, but always based on floral motifs. The most utilised colours, both for ancient and more modern carpets, are pink, blue, and beige. Their knots are asymmetric, and can reach very high levels of density. Click here to visit Catawiki Read More