Provenance and Workshop Heritage

The Sherkat Farsh workshops – the Iran Carpet Company – are the state-affiliated institutions that have set the benchmark for material, plant-based dyeing and master-knotting within the Iranian weaving tradition for decades. Within the Sarouk region, Ghiasabad is the top tier: a designation that signals not only careful drawing but, above all, the use of hand-spun, lanolin-rich highland wool. The high lanolin content gives the pile that soft, natural sheen so pronounced that it is regularly mistaken for silk.

This piece was hand-knotted in the Ghiasabad weaving region of the Sarouk district, central Iran, in the Sherkat Farsh tradition, from hand-spun wool on cotton warp and weft. The composition follows the classic Sarouk vocabulary: a delicate all-over floral pattern spread evenly across the field without a central medallion, framed by a slim, disciplined border.

Colour – A Genuine Rarity

The combination of a grey field with a biscuit border is a genuine rarity within the classic Sarouk school – the region is traditionally associated with deep madder reds and ivory grounds. The delicate medallion-free all-over floral pattern gives the piece a modern, airy character; the natural sheen of the Ghiasabad wool shifts the colours dynamically as the light moves across the surface – a textile that reads as living rather than fixed.

Presence in the Room

At 4 × 5 ft (155 × 112 cm), 1.7 m² this is a compact accent format – a piece for considered placement. Three contexts in which the Ghiasabad delivers its full effect:

• Reading nook or study: Beside a writing desk or beneath a single armchair, the all-over floral field rewards quiet, close looking; the silk-like sheen catches the light from every angle.
• Bedside or entry: The grey palette makes this Sarouk unusually contemporary – ideal for a personal space where craftsmanship should signal quietly.
• Wall hanging as textile art: The fine knotting and natural lustre qualify the piece for textile-art wall placement.

Specifications

Label STEP – Responsible Sourcing

Djoharian is a Label STEP certified dealer for fair-trade knotted rugs – a commitment to dignified working conditions and against child labour in rug production. Visit the Label STEP entry for Djoharian Teppiche →

Djoharian – Specialists in Fine Hand-Knotted Rugs

Founded in 1967, with roots in the Grand Carpet Bazaar of Tehran and more than five decades of experience in the international rug trade.

Service and Delivery

Every piece in the Djoharian Collection is expertly inspected in our atelier in Lohr am Main, professionally washed and shipped with a certificate of authenticity. Secure and fast worldwide shipping, fully insured, and personal consultation in our showroom or by video call.