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Karastan Rug - $400 (Ashburn)
condition:
good
make / manufacturer:
Karastan
model name / number:
300-1007
size / dimensions:
5'6"x8'6"
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The "Kara Mar" line (sometimes associated with the "Marash" or "Samovar" collections) was part of Karastan's effort to replicate traditional hand-knotted patterns like the Rose Sarouk seen here. The label indicates it was "Woven in Belgium". While Karastan's primary mill was in Eden, North Carolina, they expanded production to include computer-controlled Van de Wiele Wilton looms, common in Belgian textile manufacturing.Design
The number 300-1007 is a unique identifier for this specific pattern and size. It is made of 100% worsted wool pile and is permanently mothproofed, a standard quality feature for high-end Karastan rugs of this era.
Karastan Production Timeline 1928: Karastan began producing its "wonder rugs" in North Carolina.1920s-1930s: The "American Sarouk" style (characterized by rose-colored fields and floral sprays) became immensely popular and was a staple of Karastan's early collections.