Sarough American 183 x 123

The handmade carpets' colors look different depending on the side you view the carpet from.This is because the pile of handmade carpets, in contrast to machine made carpets, is inclined so that the carpet has protection from dirt and wear. For a detailed view please click the images below.

About Antique Sarough American
Sarough and American Sarough rugs, also known as Saruk or Sarouk
Sarough rugs are woven in the cities Sarouk and Arak, both located in the Iranian province of Arak. The carpets have been produced for over a century by now and became popular mainly through American customers, between the 1910s and 1950s, due to their floral designs. However, the American market was looking for colours different to those used in the original carpets, thus the so-called “American Sarouks” were dyed in deep raspberry-red colour, appealing to the local customers. Today, original American Sarouks are, not least because of their history, one of the most wanted Persian carpets.

About Indian Carpets
Carpet weaving may have been introduced into the area as far back as the 11th century with the coming of the first Muslim conquerors from the west. In the 15th century and after the Mughals extending to India, Indian craftsmen adopted Persian techniques and designs.
Many Persian weavers with the know how settled in India at the time, after that the Indian production showed significant creations.
The style of the Persian carpet is then embellished by Indian art, creating a new style that will be recognized as the Indian rug.
Today the most famous Indian carpets are Kashmir Silk, Tabriz Mahi, the antique Agra, Ziegler, Sarough American etc. and various types of wool and silk carpets like Patna silk flower of our collection.
The Indian carpets have always been distinguished for the clean and carefully weave and the unique color combination.