Antique Persian Mohajeran Sarouk Rug

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This beautiful antique Persian Mohajeran Sarouk, woven circa 1910, is a fine example of the elegant craftsmanship and luxurious wool … Read more This beautiful antique Persian Mohajeran Sarouk, woven circa 1910, is a fine example of the elegant craftsmanship and luxurious wool that have made Mohajeran rugs among the most desirable Persian carpets of the early twentieth century. Combining a graceful floral composition with rich colors and a finely executed weave, this rug offers both decorative beauty and lasting collector appeal.

The field displays a vibrant rose-red background adorned with a beautifully balanced Tree of Life composition. Stylized flowering plants, palmettes, and scrolling vinery are arranged with remarkable symmetry, creating an elegant vertical design that reflects the refined artistic traditions of the Sarouk weaving district. The open field allows each botanical motif to stand out with exceptional clarity, giving the rug a sense of movement and sophistication.

The richly ornamented midnight navy main border is decorated with classic Persian floral palmettes, rosettes, and scrolling vines, framed by finely detailed ivory and blue guard borders. The contrast between the luminous rose-red field and the deep navy border creates a striking and timeless visual effect.

The color palette is composed of beautifully aged natural vegetable dyes, including rich rose red, deep indigo, ivory, soft sky blue, olive green, camel, and warm golden accents. Over more than a century, these colors have mellowed gracefully, giving the rug the soft patina and depth prized by collectors of fine antique Persian carpets.

Woven with high-quality, lustrous wool and a precise, durable weave, the rug exhibits crisp drawing and excellent definition throughout. It remains in excellent original condition, retaining a full, even pile, strong colors, and beautifully preserved borders, making it equally suitable for daily use or display in a distinguished collection. See less