INDO SAROUGH

Origin Type

Handmade carpets produced in Sarough are the finest produced in the Arak region of Iran. The handmade carpet tradition has been around in this region for more than one century. Sarough Handmade rugs had their golden age in the 1920's when this Sarough handmade rugs became very popular in the United States. Most of the designs in those times and today have a central floral bouquet with a field containing vases, palmettes and detached floral sprays. Sarough handmade rugs employ excellent quality lustrous wool. Primary Sarough handmade rugs are navy blue, red, cream or pink-salmon. The antique rugs of the 1920's specially in large sizes are sought for by collectors and they can be quite expensive depending on their condition.

Indian made Sarough rugs have been produced since the 1930s. They look similar to the Persian saroughs carpets employing excellent quality merino wool in a variety of color combinations. Usually the background color utilized is blue, red, and ivory. These are excellent quality carpets that are reasonably priced and can bear much foot traffic!