11 x 18 1900s Finest Genuine Antique Persian Sarouk Mahajeran Oriental Area Rug

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11 x 18 1900s Finest Genuine Antique Persian Sarouk Mahajeran Oriental Area Rug Visit My eBay Store 11' x 18' ANTIQUE COLLECTIABLE AUTHENTIC PERSIAN SAROUK MAHAJERAN ORIENTAL FINE WEAVE CARPET LUXURIOUS KORK WOOL PILE BEAUTIFUL SHADES OF BLUES ONE OF KIND MUSEUM PIECE! SAROUK (SARUQ) rugs and carpets are characterized by both curvilinear and geometric patterns and come in both traditional and American styles. The traditional designs consist of Herati, boteh, or gul hannai motifs in either an all-over or medallion layout. The medallion layout could have a hexagonal, oval, diamond, round, or angular floral shape. The most interesting traditional design is a medallion-and-corner layout which consists of geometric yet very naturalistic floral motifs. SAROUK (SARUQ) rugs and carpets are very famous, however, it is not easy to determine true SAROUKs (SARUQs) from those of neighboring villages and cities. SAROUK (SARUQ) rugs and carpets are of excellent quality. Antique (1900) SAROUK (SARUQ) rugs and carpets are of extremely high quality and are being collected by museums and private collectors . After WWII, the quality SAROUK (SARUQ) rugs and carpets dropped for a brief period. Now carpets some of which are of the very highest quality are being exported all over the world, and especially to Europe and America. SAROUK (SARUQ) rugs and carpets come in different sizes. The main colors used in the traditional designs are red, blue, burnt orange, ocher, and champagne. The main colors used in American SAROUK (SARUQ) rugs and carpets are rich reds and blues. Sometimes the motifs are outlined with a lighter red, light yellow, or turquoise to create contrast between the background and the motifs, especially in the case of open field designs. An intense salmon pink called dughi pink is typical of American Saruks; this color is obtained by adding yogurt or curdled milk to the dye mixture. Other colors such as soft green, blue, and brown are found in newer carpets. New SAROUK (SARUQ) rugs and carpets are made from excellent wool, cut medium high to high. Older pieces are often hard, woven in lustrous top quality wool KORK BABY LAMB WOOL. WARPS is mostly cotton; WEFTS is also cotton. Inspection of the back of the carpet is important because the weavers in SAROUK (SARUQ) use PERSIAN knots. In antique SAROUK (SARUQ) rugs and carpets, you can also find TURKISH knots. SAROUK (SARUQ) carpets are among the best looking and finest quality carpets . If you have any questions please feel free to contact David at Made in: Persia Pile: KORK WOOL KPSI: Approximately 200' weave: hand knotted condition: VERY GOOD FOR IT'S AGE ( PLEASE SEE PICTURES) PLEASE SEE ALL PICTURES SUPERSIZED! THE PICTURES ARE IMPORTANT PART OF THE DESCRIPTION . foundation: cotton colors: (please see the pictures) suggested retail value: $25000 PayPal—eBay's service to make fast, easy, and secure payments for your eBay purchases! I'm PayPal Verified PAYPAL Please contact if you wish to use other type of the payment. Seller's payment instructions: International buyers! Please wait for your invoice before paying,THE UNITED STATES POSTAL SERVICE CAN NOT GUARANTEE TIME OF DELIVERY ONCE IT LEAVES THE USA, AND WE ARE NOT RESPONSIBLE FOR ANY DELAYS AT CUSTOMS IN A DESTINATION, WE ARE NOT RESPONSIBLE FOR ANY CUSTOM FEES OR TAXES THAT YOUR COUNTRY MAY REQUIRE. AVAILABLE CARRIER FOR DOMESTIC SHIPPING: UPS and USPS AVAILABLE CARRIERS INTERNATIONAL SHIPPING and APO/FPO/DPO, U.S. Territories, Alaska and Hawaii DEPENDING ON WEIGHT, DESTINATION, COST, TIME: UPS GROUND, UPS EXPEDITED, UPS SAVER, USPS PRIORITY INTERNATIONAL, Express Mail International International and APO/FPO/DPO, U.S. Territories, Alaska and Hawaii buyers please contact for shipping cost! The shipping (free, not free) showen on the listing... read more

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