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Persian Sarafian — Central Medallion — Silk & Wool — photograph 1

Iran · Floral-Medallion

Persian Sarafian — Central Medallion — Silk & Wool

£2,450£2,850In stock, ready to ship

A truly exquisite Persian Sarafian carpet — a masterpiece of refined weaving artistry from Iran. Sarafian pieces are renowned among connoisseurs for their extraordinary finesse, flawless design, and luminous colouring — and this rug stands as a magnificent example. Hand-knotted over nearly a year by master craftspeople, it combines the finest soft wool — wonderfully plush and luxuriant underfoot — with shimmering silk highlights that catch the light and lend an air of effortless elegance. The luminous ivory field is dominated by a spectacular central medallion, its intricate form radiating outward in perfect symmetry. Delicate blossoms, twisting vines, and graceful foliage unfurl across every inch in a breathtaking harmony of deep red, royal blue, soft gold, and blush — each motif rendered with surgical precision and artistic grace. The detail is extraordinary: every petal, every leaf, every curve is sharply defined, testament to the immense skill and patience of the weaver. Broad, sumptuously layered borders frame the field in complementary rich tones — red, navy, and cream — carrying continuous bands of floral ornamentation that guide the eye and enrich the design without ever overwhelming it. Sarafian rugs occupy a special place in the world of fine Persian carpets — sought after for their understated grandeur, their faultless balance, and their timeless ability to elevate any interior. This piece possesses a quiet, commanding presence: it is vibrant yet refined, detailed yet uncluttered, and radiates a sense of enduring quality that few other rugs can match. At 108 cm × 165 cm, this beautifully proportioned rug makes a stunning focal point in a living room, dining area, main bedroom, or hallway — equally at home anchoring a traditional scheme or adding soul and sophistication to a modern space. More than just a carpet, this is a genuine work of woven art — a heirloom in the making, crafted with devotion and built to grace your home for generations. It is rare to find a Sarafian in such immaculate, untouched condition — a true treasure waiting to be cherished.

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Specification

Origin
Iran
Region
Persia / Iran — Sarafian style
Knot density
approx. 350 KPSI
Dimensions
165 × 108 cm
Material
Wool & Silk
Pattern
Floral-Medallion
Time on the loom
approx. 10 months

Where it was woven

Persia / Iran — Sarafian style

Iran · hand-knotted on a vertical loom

Look closer

Count the knots yourself

This piece is woven at approx. 350 knots per square inch, which works out at approx. 966,737 knots in total — every one tied by hand, over approx. 10 months.

How that is worked out: 65 in × 43 in × 350 knots per sq. in. ≈ 966,737 — that is 165 × 108 cm converted to inches, because knot density is counted per square inch.

Magnify past 13× and the field stops being a picture and becomes what it actually is: rows of individual knots, each one a decision about colour made at a particular moment.

The same test works in the shop, on any rug, with no equipment. We wrote up how to do it in the back of the rug tells you everything.

1.0×108 cm across
Scroll or drag the slider to magnify. Past 13× the field resolves into the individual knots, at this rug’s true density — no two are quite the same colour.

Woven nearby

Similar origin, weave and palette.