Vist Sarouk Persian Carpet

Sarouk Persian Carpet

Size: 7 foot 2 inch by 10 foot 7 inch.

This is the traditional pattern of a village in the Sarouk area called Vist. Long ago the Sarouk production area was in a province called Arak. Arak was spilt up but in rug books they like to use the old terms. You will also see this mentioned as a Viss. Oriental Carpet Design by P.R.J. Ford is a great source on the Vist Sarouk.

This handmade Persian carpet is from the Sarouk area. This rug is in excellent condition and is 20 to 30 years old.

Size: 7 foot by 10 foot 2 inch. Structure: Symmetrical knot.  6 knots per horizontal inch and 7 knots per vertical inch. 42 per square inch (651 per square decimeter) Yarn Spin: Z. Warp: 2 ply blue cotton. Weft: 2 shots corded powdered blue cotton. Pile: 2 wool singles. Ends: Post-hitch wharf binding with 1 inch warp fringe. Selvages: 1 cord overcastting red wool. Handle: medium heavy and thick Further Notes: Excellent condition.

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Thanks and best wishes,

J. Barry O'Connell Jr.

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