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Sarouk circa 1920 F1203
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Name: Sarouk circa 1920
Size (cm): 197 x 127
Size (feet): 6' 5 " x 4' 2 "
Ref: F1203
Sarouks are made both in and around the village of Sarouk in the province Arak of central Persia. 19th century Sarouks were characterised by all-over designs of Herati or Gul Hennai (hennae flower) patterns. In the late 19th century factory rugs imitated Tabriz designs, using high knot count, floral medallions. After the first world war the floral sprays became detached. However, the colours were not liked by the American market so in the 1920's and 1930's the imported Sarouks had some of the colours stripped and painted to say a rich rosy reds. These were called "American Sarouks".
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