Sarouk Carpets & Rugs
Sarouk (also spelled Saruq) is a village located in the province of Markazi in central Iran. Sarouk rugs are made in and around this village in both village and workshop settings. In general these well-known rugs are of very high quality. They are woven with good quality wool on cotton foundation with the asymmetrical knot. Sarouk rugs had been famous for floral designs with the central medallion. They were the most popular until this was replaced with the pattern of detached floral sprays on burgundy or dark pink backgrounds in the early 20th century. Sarouk rugs can be geometric or curvilinear in pattern.
Qum Carpets & Rugs
Qum rugs are associated with the city of Qum in Central Iran. Adored for their finesse and quality, Qum rugs are among the finest in the world. Mostly in small sizes, the rugs in our Qum collection, from Iran and China, are all beautiful silk pieces with thin piles. The patterns are highly curvilinear. All these rugs have high knot count ranging from 625 KPSI (knots per square inch) up to more than 1700 KPSI. These pieces are a beautiful addition to any home, whether you want them on floor or hang them on wall.
Mahal Carpets & Rugs
The Mahal rugs are linked to the area of Mahallat near Arak in west-central Iran. Mahal rugs are distinctively hand-woven both in curvilinear as well as geometric patterns. Mahal designs have proved such an enduring success that it is now made in many other carpet producing centers in Orient today. The Mahals in our collection have elegant all-over patterns which suits modern or traditional interiors.
Ferahan Rugs
Ferahan is located in the central Iran, in the south of Tehran. Ferahan is known for its fine area rugs and carpets that are sometimes known as Mahal rugs in the West for their usage of Herati motifs (diamond lettice through rose blossoms and leaves). The design is generally all-over with turtle (pair of arabesque) border. Ferahan rugs have distinguished colors, mostly on dark-blue, beige and red ground with darker tones than other natural dyes rugs. Handspun wool is used on cotton foundation; the overall feel is of thin, tight pile. They are considered finest pieces of Chobi variety; the colors are strong yet their mellow tonality creates a visually calming experience for the viewer.
