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American Sarouk

American Sarouk is a trade name for Sarouk rugs woven for the American market. Dealers date them from about the 1910s to the 1950s and describe a deep red or rose field scattered with detached floral sprays, usually without a true medallion, inside a dark blue border.

Also American Flower · painted Sarouk

See also Ziegler (Sultanabad)

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American Sarouk: a detail of Vintage Sarouk American Flower Persian Rug
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In the collection

American Sarouk, in the collection.

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