A Sarouk rug is a type of Persian rug from Markazi Province in Iran. Sarouk rugs are those woven in the village of Saruk and also the city of Arak and the surrounding countryside.

How can you tell a Sarouk rug?

They are made with a high quality, tough wool using a Persian knot. A tell tale sign of a Sarouk is usually its blue weft threads, salmon or tomato-red color mixed with ivory and blues, and a very traditional, floral style. The finest of the modern Sarouk rugs come from the small town of Ghiassabad.

What is an American Sarouk rug?

The American Sarouk is a double-wefted rug meaning it is woven with two side to side or weft cords (which are cotton and usually dyed blue).