This magnificent, museum-quality antique Persian carpet is a breathtaking masterpiece of the 1920s, representing the legendary Sarouk weaving tradition. The majestic composition is defined by a dense, rhythmic array of classic detached floral sprays, blooming palmettes, and sweeping botanical vines. What makes this piece an extraordinary rarity is its deeply saturated, midnight navy blue field. While the vast majority of 1920s American-market Sarouks were woven with ubiquitous salmon or rose-red backgrounds, discovering a rich indigo field of this scale is a unicorn for serious collectors. These vibrant, jewel-toned floral motifs pop with spellbinding clarity and depth against the dark background, perfectly framed by a wide, contrasting crimson border.
The historical pedigree of this rug is equally impressive. It was woven in the revered village of Mohajeran, located near Arak in west-central Iran. During the “Golden Age” of the late 19th and early 20th centuries, Mohajeran artisans were universally celebrated for producing the finest Sarouks in the world. They utilized a superior, lustrous, high-lanolin “kurk” wool and achieved exceptionally high knot densities, resulting in rugs with an incredibly plush, heavy handle and unmatched durability. This grand Mohajeran has retained pristine structural integrity, vibrant natural dyes, and a thick, luxurious pile for over a century.
