Persian Sarough

Persian SaroughLocated near Arak in west central Iran, Sarouk is a beautiful village located with a rich history in carpet weaving. In Iran, Sarouk denotes romance, and this mood is reflected in the design of Sarouk (Saruq) rugs: a stunning fusion of angular floral patterns (with or without a central medallion) and primitive geometrics. Sarouk weavers use the symmetrical Persian knot, although the Turkish knot can be found in some antique carpets. Closely woven with

the Boteh pattern

Bright and colourful

Pakistani Persian rugs have curvilinear and floral designs

These rugs are woven with Senneh

Primitive and rough

and the sequence of the traditional Kurdish symbols woven into the textile clearly convey the hopes and dreams of the rug makers

These rugs consist of thick piles

These beautifully coloured

For example

Bokhara rugs are part of Pakistani heritage in Lahore

durable carpet

which accounts for the similarity in style between Shahsavan rugs and those developed by the Turkomans and tribes from Central Asia