Sarough rugs

Sarough rugs, hand woven in central Iran, may be curvilinear or geometric in traditional and American styles and feature an unusual color called dughi pink.
Sarough, also known as Sarouk and Saruq, is located in the Province of Markasi in central Iran. Sarough is a very important village for area rug weaving. Their output is most impressive in both quality and number. An antique Sarough area rug produced prior to 1900 is considered to be a masterpiece. Due to the extraordinary quality of craftsmanship and material, it is sought after by museums and private collectors alike. Talented weavers create the Sarough area rug in both village and workshop settings using the Persian knot, although the Turkish knot is seen in antique Saroughs.
The most distinguishing characteristic of a Sarough area rug is a motif of elegant vines. A pattern on a Sarough area rug may be curvilinear or geometric and comes in both traditional and American styles. The traditional style Sarough area rug designs include the classics - Herati, Boteh, or Gul Hannai in either an all-over or medallion layout with a hexagonal, oval, diamond, round, or angular floral shape. It is not easy to tell a Sarough area rug from one produced in a neighboring village because there is not a motif that is totally unique to Sarough. The colors featured on a traditional style Sarough area rug are red, blue, burnt orange, ocher, and champagne. The American style of Sarough area rug is predominantly reds and blues.

The motifs may be outlined with a lighter red, light yellow, or turquoise to create contrast between the background and the motifs. An unusual color called dughi pink, an intense shade of salmon pink made by adding yogurt or curdled milk to the dye mixture, is typical of the American style Sarough area rug.
The foundation on a Sarough area rug is cotton, while the pile is wool. Although available in a variety of sizes, the Sarough area rug is most frequently seen in mid to large size. These one-of-a-kind masterpieces will add elegance and refinement to your home while harmonizing with any décor