Palmettes, flowers, and sinuous vines wend their way in profusion across the rich red field of this luscious antique Sarouk. The design is carefully controlled in its layout and symmetry despite its dynamic freedom and exuberance. The field elements reappear in the main border as a continuous vinescroll, but set against a blue ground in framing contrast to the field. The meticulous drawing and uniform design texture create a harmonious decorative effect despite the richness of the color and complexity of the ornament.

Bidjar is a town in Persian Kurdistan located in north-west Persia. The Bidjar name is also used to describe the antique rugs that were produced in the many villages in the surrounding vicinity. The Bidjar is noted as being the stiffest carpet made; they are very heavy in relation to their size, and very thick and durable. All of the knots are symmetrical and the rows are beaten down during the weaving process producing a dense compact fabric. Given their thickness and construction Bidjar rugs can be difficult to fold. The many designs depict the Kurdish influence of the area and often floral and classical geometric motifs are employed as well as the use of large, whimsical medallion designs. The color palate is rich and jewel toned making the Bidjar a highly desirable rug sought after by designers.

Antique Persian Sarouk rug. These vintage rugs bring traditional sophistication to your home. These rugs feature 100% Premium Lamb's Wool Pile hand-knotted into elegant designs, perfect for your elegant decor. Circa 1920.

Carpets and rugs enrich a house with beauty, adornment, and a sense of finishing. A furnished house may look quite incomplete without the wholesome, warm touch of a rug. When buying rugs, Oriental and Persian rugs are an excellent choice. If you are looking for a distinct rug that will leave your visitors with something to talk about, Lilihan rugs are one type of Persian rug you need to consider. With their rich history and gorgeous vibrancy, a Lilihan rug will light up your room with newfound vigor. Lilihan Persian rugs were woven in the village of Lilihan, situated in the south of Arak province in Iran, by Persian Armenians. These antiques may have surfaced even before the 16th century, but they weren’t visible to the Western market until the Shah Abbas period, when they were introduced to foreign markets. Exposure to the larger world aided weavers in obtaining both a reliable source of income and proper veneration for their craft. The materials used in Lilihan rugs are commonly cotton or wool. The warp is always made of cotton, giving it a smooth foundation, while the weft can alternate between cotton and wool. The wools used were high-quality, coarse wool, giving the rug a genuine plush feel. These antique Lilihan rugs are quite thick and heavy, paired with a durable texture. The design gives off a one-of-a-kind aesthetic appeal. They have a smooth and plush finishing across their top side. Lilihan rugs are constructed with a single weft, keeping them quite simple yet sophisticated. They were hand-knotted and flat-woven with a Hamadan weave that possesses asymmetrical knots of Turkish inheritance. The knot count can vary from fifty to one hundred knots per square inch. As always, the higher the knot count per square inch, the higher the quality of the rug.

Claim a very proud tradition among Persian rugs going back to Safavid times in the seventeenth century. Isfahan was then the capital of Persia and many of the court-quality carpets of this period that survive today have been attributed to Isfahan. Their designs consist of sublimely delicate patterns of arabesque tendrils and palmettes.

Mashad Floral medallion or allover design is one of the most representing categories of Persian carpets. Mashad rugs are typically formal and most suitable for a Traditional home setting and very consistent with the classical architecture. Mashad rugs also can be a statement maker in your modern home living room, dining room or family room where you have simple modern furniture. A Mashad allover carpet without medallion would be more appropriate .