This exceptional antique Persian Sarouk Feraghan carpet is a distinguished late-19th-century weaving from the renowned Feraghan district, an area celebrated for producing some of Persia's finest decorative and collector-quality carpets. Woven before 1880, it displays the elegant balance of refined village craftsmanship and sophisticated workshop design that has made Feraghan carpets among the most sought-after antique Persian rugs.
Feraghans were made between the 1870s and 1913 from a region north of the town of Arak, produced for the Persian aristocracy. They are single wefted, long and narrow or room-sized carpets, typically with an allover herati design or floral and curling leaf motifs. Feraghan-Sarouks, also called Sarouks, are double-wefted, heavier carpets with a higher knot count than village Sultanabads. Fields are often blue or ivory and designs typically feature either large medallions or representations of trees and birds
This elegant late-19th-century Persian Sarouk Feraghan carpet is a superb example of one of the most respected weaving traditions of Central Persia. Woven around 1880, it displays the refined artistry that distinguishes early Feraghan carpets from later commercial Sarouks. These carpets are admired for their fine weave, durable hand-spun wool, harmonious vegetable dyes, and graceful blend of village character with sophisticated workshop design.
The carpet is centered by an impressive elongated navy-blue medallion with an ivory centerpiece, resting on a rich terracotta-red field.
Sarouk, a small village and its neighboring villages in northwestern Iran are the source of large numbers rugs imported into the United States. The Sarouk carpet production came into existence around 1880 specifically for the European and North American markets. Before 1920s the Sarouk design was similar to that of the rug weaving centers of Ferahan and Tabriz. Most Sarouk rugs followed a very distinctive design and it depended on floral sprays and bouquets.
Mohajeran refers to another village where rugs are produced.
Bakhtiari rugs and carpets are one of the few types and styles of antique rugs that encompasses nomadic tribal as well as urban antique Persian rug design.
Many Persian Bakhtiari rugs are in fact tribal pieces that rely upon a repertoire of abstract geometric and animal motives. But Bakhtiari weavers are also acclaimed for their ability to produce sophisticated medallion allover, and garden designs of classical Persian inspiration, with an added vitality and boldness.
To the south east of Persia is the city of Kerman or Kirman and to the north of Kerman is the village of Laver or Raver which has a rug weaving history at least as long as that of Kerman. during the 1920s produce many rugs for the US market but the rugs been produce in this region since the sixteen century.
Antique Silk Turkish Rug, Turkey, Early 20th Century -- This outstanding Silk Turkish Rug reflects incredible care and attention to fine detail in its design and composition. Red, Brilliant green, yellow, , ivory colors permeate the visual imagery.associated with prayer, perhaps signifying the interconnections of life, scrolls throughout the border. Two elegant decorative guard borders set against ivory background present brilliantly colored red and green scrolling motifs.
This rug originally purchased from an nice estate in Park Ridge suburb of Chicago and was hanging on the wall
This elegant antique Persian Laver Kerman, woven circa 1920, is an outstanding example of the refined artistry for which the finest Kerman workshops became internationally renowned during the early twentieth century.
