Antique Persian Serapi Area Rug

Antique Persian Serapi Area Rug

Antique Persian Serapi Area Rug  

Antique Persian Heriz Serapi Area Rug  

Heriz rugs are one of the most famous rugs from Iran, because of their very unique and distinguishable style. Heriz is a city located in north-western Iran, near the city of Tabriz, ...

Antique Persian Heriz Area Rug       

Sarouk is a name of a village situated about 25 miles north of Arak (Sultanabad). This region became one of the most active regions of carpet weaving in the late 19th century through the early 20th century. The city's most famous designer was named Farahan. To be able to compete with Kashan in rug commerce, Farahan designed rugs with center medallion motives. Today, these carpets are referred to as antique 19th century Farahan Sarouks. In the 1920s and 1930s a well-known rug dealer in New York thought that Americans would buy rose-field carpets with blue borders and detached floral motives. During that period, a vast number of Sarouks with rose-fields and all-over floral patterns were woven and exported to the American market. However, the natural dyed rose color did not stand up to the alkaline bath to which new rugs in Arak were subjected in the finishing process. The rose color faded radically. But instead of changing the finishing process or changing the composition of the dyes to stand up to alkali, New York merchants "solved" the problem by arming their staffs with synthetic dyes and little paint brushes with which they painted back in the rose-color in the entire fields of thousands and thousands of rugs and carpets over a period of 20 years. Today, antique Sarouk rugs and carpets...

Antique Serapi rugs originated in Northwest Iran and are characterized by their finer weave with large-scale, spaciously placed designs. The majority of antique Serapis have medallio...

Antique Serapi rugs originated in Northwest Iran and are characterized by their finer weave with large-scale, spaciously placed designs. The majority of antique Serapis have medallio...

An absolutely exquisite rare size 19th century antique bold Persian Serapi rug. 14'3'' x 18'10'' The finest antique Persian Serapis are ge...

With an adaptation of ancient weaving, Serapi carpets are prized for their fine craftsmanship and good taste. This very finely woven antique Serapi rug represents the finest of Serap...

74972 Distressed antique Persian Heriz Serapi rug with Edwardian Manor House Style 09'05 X 12'04. This hand knotted wool distressed antique Persian Heriz Serapi Rug features a large ...

78331 Antique Persian Serapi rug, 11'03 x 15'04. With its effortless beauty and timeless appeal, this hand knotted wool antique Persian rug can beautifully blend modern, contemporary, and traditional interiors. A large-scale octagonal medallion anchored with palmette pendants at either end takes center stage. The abrashed red field is decorated with an allover geometric pattern composed of ambiguous motifs and tribal symbols. A classic turtle vine scroll border elegantly frames the composition, pulling together colors from throughout into a unified, harmonious design. Perfect for a large entertaining space, hotel lobby, lounge area, state room, great room, drawing room, country club, academic library, golf locker room, trophy room, private Chambers, great room, wine cellar, executive suite, conservatory, royal suite, billiards room, owners retreat, dining room, living room, or formal sitting room. Well-suited for a variety of interior styles: Mid-Century Modern, Traditional, Federal, Colonial, Craftsman, Bungalow, English, Tudor, Manor House, Northwestern, Pacific Northwest, Bohemian, Boho Chic, Modern Mexican, Southwestern, Spanish Mission, Artisan, Rustic, Lodge, Cabin, Urban, Industrial, Modern, Contemporary, and Eclectic. Rustic yet refined, this large Persian carpet...