Sarough Iran Rug 130 X 64 Cm

Iranian rug from the Arak region (southwest Iran), kurk wool*, cotton warp and weft, circa 1960-70. Very good condition.
Beautifully made.

Elegant Sarough (or Sarouk) rug featuring the 'Zi il sultan'** motif on a red background. A multitude of flowers and scrolls, some forming 'boteh'***, create a beautiful harmony. A border on a beige background frames the rug's field.

*Kurk wool: fine lamb's wool, obtained by combing. Strong and durable wool.
**Zi il sultan: a motif of Persian origin representing a vase of flowers with a bird on each side.
***Boteh: An ancient motif with various meanings. It can represent the transformation of Zoroaster into a cypress tree, a symbol of eternity, but also into a drop of water, a palm tree, or a tree. The term boteh means "flowering bush" in Persian. There is a similarity with yin and yang.

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