Serapi Carpet

Antique Large Persian Serapi Carpet Rug, c. 1900 Serapi rugs and carpets were woven in the Heriz district of Northwest Persia starting in the Mid-19th century in response to a great increase in demand for rugs internationally. Prior to that, there were no rugs woven (in Persia) for export that exhibited this stylized drawing of plant and flower forms. The lower knot density and thicker pile became the standard for these rugs, which lent to a less formal aesthetic that remains popular today. The neutral ground color of the border is unusual and sets of the other colors in an interesting way. The use of natural dyes in the Heriz workshops prevailed well into the 20th century, setting them apart from city workshops, which began to embrace synthetic dyes as early as the turn of the century. What was once one of the least expensive...

This grand Serapi carpet from the Heriz district of Northwest Persia draws an elegant central lobed medallion, formed from several palmette types, against an ochre red ground. Blosso...

Antique Large Oversized Persian Serapi Carpet, 19th Century This fantastic oversized Serapi carpet paints a ruby-red lobed medallion against a...

Persian Serapi, late 19th century, measures: 8' 9" x 11' 5".

Persian Serapi carpet from the late 19th century. Measures 12' x 16' 1".

Serapi carpets from the Heriz district of Northwest Persia are known for their blending of bold graphics with a more traditional and elegant format. This Serapi draws a grand central...

An antique Persian Serapi. Rare all-over navy blue field with terracotta/coral border.

Antique Serapi carpets were woven on the level of a family or small workshop with multiple weavers working several years to complete each Persian rug. The weaving was done almost exc...

A captivating late 19th century jewel toned Persian Serapi rug. 9'11'' x 12'8''

New and ready for generations of daily use, this Persian Serapi measures 5'11” x 8'9” and is hand-knotted in pure wool. Inspired by the classic Serapi carpets woven in Iran, this pie...

With a deep indigo background and an all-over geometric floral design, this hand-knotted Serapi carpet is woven in blue, pink, red, gold, brown, and green wool and measures 8’1” x 10...

Late 19th century Persian serapi carpet featuring some human elements and pictorial figures. Measures: 11'1'' x 15'1'' The finest antique Persian Serapis are geometric or styli...