Antique Hand-Knotted Persian Sarouk Lilihan Area Rug
Item Details
An antique Persian Sarouk Lilihan area rug. This wool rug is hand-knotted in an abrashed palette of madder red, periwinkle, midnight blue, and salmon. It features a classic Lilihan mirrored design incorporating sprays of flowers arched in boteh shapes, palmettes, stylized lancet leaves, and occasional florets over a madder red field. The field is framed by three borders, including a stylized herati main border over midnight blue. Selvedges are overcast, the rug finishing at each end with shorn fringe. Blue weft threads are visible on the underside. Unlabeled.
- Please note, this is an item that may be especially difficult to move and/or transport. Unless shipping arrangements are available and made by the winning bidder, that individual is advised to bring appropriate assistance, vehicle, proper materials, and any necessary tools to pickup.
| Type | Area Rug |
| Manufacturing Process | Handmade |
| Period | Vintage |
Condition
- to fair; there are loose threads at top and bottom, with stitching that indicated previous repair; fringe has been shorn; loss to pile at ends; some fading; overall, the field remains crisp, with good coloration.
Dimensions
-approximately 4.4’ W x 6.8’ D.
Item #
17LEX202-111
