Sarouk / 12119

A long Sarouk runner woven in wool, 84 x 721 cm, offers a disciplined run of repeating medallions and palmettes on a soft red ground. Faded blue and neutral highlights thread through the field, with a navy foliate border providing a steady frame. Wear is modest, with gentle abrash and slight end rubbing that contribute to a quiet, tactile patina; borders are intact and motifs remain clear. The piece functions as an antique rug of restrained scale and artisanal rhythm, its aged colouring and hand-worked feel emphasising craft and proportion. Circa 1900 - 1920