“Antique rugs hold a unique charm and are treasured for their artistry, craftsmanship, and historical significance. These rugs must be handwoven and can be several decades or even centuries old. They often carry intricate designs, vibrant colors, and cultural stories that make them valuable and sought after by collectors and enthusiasts.”
Here are some key points about antique rugs:
Age: To be classified as an antique, a rug should be at least 75 years old. Rugs between 50 and 74 years old are often considered semi-antique.
Materials: Antique rugs are typically made from natural fibers such as wool, silk, or cotton. Wool is the most common material used in traditional handmade rugs due to its durability and availability.
Handmade Craftsmanship: Antique rugs are meticulously handwoven by skilled artisans. The weaving process involves knotting individual threads to create the intricate patterns and designs.
Design and Patterns: Antique rugs often feature elaborate designs, motifs, and patterns that reflect the cultural heritage of the region where they were made. These designs can range from floral and geometric to intricate medallions and pictorial representations.
Origin: Antique rugs come from various regions around the world, each having its unique style and characteristics. Some renowned rug-producing regions include Persia (now Iran), Turkey, the Caucasus, Central Asia, China, and India.
Collectibility and Value: The rarity, age, condition, and design of antique rugs greatly influence their collectibility and value. Rugs that are well-preserved and display exceptional craftsmanship can command significant prices in the market.
Antique carpets produced in the namesake tribal region Sarouk feature classic curvilinear vine scrolls and opulent arabesques as well as local bouquet-filled designs that represent the diversity of regional carpet-weaving traditions. However a very rare selection- known as Mir- depict small repeating Boteh (paisley) motif that had historic significance in old Persian’s artistry. Rugs of this region have several unique and positive attributes, such as very high quality wool, local natural sourced dyes and superb workmanship that have put the name “Sarouk” on the map for over a century and.
This example of Sarouk Mir is in pristine condition and has is an absolute complement to any décor.
Construction: Handmade; Hand Knotted
Materials: Fine Wool, Natural Dyes
Shape: Runner
Measurements: 3’8″x20’4″
