Sarouk carpets of Arak: Persian handicraft

Sarouk is one of the most famous carpets woven in Arak, the capital of Iran’s Markazi Province.  

Sarouk patterns are inspired by cursive arabesque patterns of Isfahan carpets, but they are recreated with fewer details and in a red background, and paisley in the form of diamond in blue.

Sarouk with the pattern of paisley can also be found in Qom, Qazvin, Saveh, and Golpaygan.

A historical sample of Sarouk carpet was used in the bedroom of Reza Shah, the founder of the Pahlavi dynasty, and is now kept in Tehran’s Green Palace Museum. It has been designed by plain paisleys and woven of silk.

Persian carpets are sought after internationally for their delicate designs and their good quality.

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