Antique Circa 1890 Pink Serapi Hand Knotted Rug 9'3 X 13'5
Located in New York, NY
9'3 x 13'5. As perpetually fashionable as they are collectible, traditional Heriz luxury handmade rugs are skillfully woven in vibrant colors and emphatic geometric designs. Serapi c...
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$31,200Sale Price|20% Off
Antique Hand Knotted Zoroastrian Serapi Rug, Red/Navy, 10' x 11', 1890, Oriental
Located in Carlstadt, NJ
This is a genuine hand knotted oriental rug. It is not hand tufted or machine made rug. Our entire inventory is made of either hand knotted or handwoven rugs. Remodel your home with...
Wool
$21,000Sale Price|20% Off
Antique Zoroastrian Serapi Rug, Hand Knotted Wool, 1890s, Oriental
Located in Carlstadt, NJ
This is a genuine hand knotted oriental rug. It is not hand tufted or machine made rug. Our entire inventory is made of either hand knotted or handwoven rugs. Bring life to your hom...
Wool
$21,280Sale Price|20% Off
Ivory, Antique Zoroastrian Karajeh Serapi Denser Weave Wool Hand Knotted Rug
Located in Carlstadt, NJ
This fabulous hand-knotted carpet has been created and designed for extra strength and durability. This rug has been handcrafted for weeks in the traditional method that is used to m...
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SUPERB Antique Serapi Rug RR544 9'7"x 14'11"
Located in Shamokin Dam, PA
This is an antique Serapi from the 1890's in very good condition. The backround color is rust, also includes light blue, ivory, navy and pink.
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$19,200Sale Price|20% Off
Antique Hand Knotted Zoroastrian Serapi Rug, Rust Red & Navy, 1890s, Oriental
Located in Carlstadt, NJ
This is a genuine hand knotted oriental rug. It is not hand tufted or Machine Made rug. Our entire inventory is made of either hand knotted or handwoven rugs. Remodel your home with...
Wool
1890s Antique Red Rust Rustic Field Diamond Serapi Knotted Palace Size Wool Rug
Located in New York, NY
This is a spectacular and exceptionally rare oversized antique Serapi rug, dating back to circa 1890. Measuring a monumental 13'7" x 19'7", this informal geometric carpet features a...
Wool
$23,700Sale Price|20% Off
Ivory Antique Zoroastrian Serapi Heris Even Wear Hand Knotted Wool Clean Rug
Located in Carlstadt, NJ
This fabulous Hand-Knotted carpet has been created and designed for extra strength and durability. This rug has been handcrafted for weeks in the traditional method that is used to m...
Wool
$24,000Sale Price|20% Off
Red Antique Zoroastrian Serapi Heris Wool Hand Knotted Even Wear Rug 11'3"x15'3"
Located in Carlstadt, NJ
This fabulous Hand-Knotted carpet has been created and designed for extra strength and durability. This rug has been handcrafted for weeks in the traditional method that is used to m...
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Antique Serapi Runner Rug in Red with Geometric Medallions - Rug & Kilim
Located in Long Island City, NY
Made with hand-knotted wool circa 1890-1900, this 3x15 antique runner rug is an exemplary new addition to Rug & Kilim’s curations of the celebrated Serapi provenance and weaving trad...
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Antique Turkish Serapi Rug, Beige with Red Geometric Medallion - Rug & Kilim
Located in Long Island City, NY
Made with hand-knotted circa 1890-1900, this 3x4 antique Turkish rug is an exemplary addition to Rug & Kilim’s curations of the celebrated Serapi provenance.
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Antique SERAPI Orientale Rug Circa 1890s 9' 4" X 13" 8" R6299
Located in Shamokin Dam, PA
This is a great ANTIQUE 100% Wool pile Serapi rug FROM THE 1890s This has a rust center with light olive green, pink, light blue, pink, and navy. This rug is an estate rug in good c...
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W 147 in L 231 in
Antique Persian Serapi, Ivory, Rare Mythological Motif, Wool, Oversize 1890
Located in Williamsburg, VA
It is 12-3 x 19-3, circa 1890.
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Antique Persian Serapi Rug, Red-Rust Field, Wool, 1890
Located in Williamsburg, VA
A magnificent antique Persian Serapi (early Heriz) rug, 9-2 x 11-7, room size. This rug has a red-rust background with ivory colored corners and a red-rust border.
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Antique Persian Serapi, Geometric Design, Rust and Navy, Wool, 1890
Located in Williamsburg, VA
It is 4-6 x 8-2, circa 1890.
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Antique Persian Serapi Rug 'Old Heriz', Wool, 1890 Rust and Navy
Located in Williamsburg, VA
Great looking Persian Heriz also known as a Serapi with perfect harmony of design. A good-looking navy medallion is on a rust field with Ivory spandrels, or corners, and a Herati mot...
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W 138 in L 153 in
Antique Persian Serapi Rug 'Old Heriz', Ivory Field, Wool, Room Size, 1890
Located in Williamsburg, VA
A wonderful old Persian Serapi Rug (Old Heriz), with rare ivory field, wool, room size, 11-6 x 12-9.
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W 145 in L 215 in
Antique Persian Serapi Rug, early Heriz, Wool, 1890 Rust, Navy light blue 12x16
Located in Williamsburg, VA
Large rug; 12-1x15-11. Circa 1890
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Serapi, 19th Century
Located in Dallas, TX
Serapi, 19th Century The antique traditional appearance Serapi carpet was influenced by the palace styles of Tabriz and the nomadic style of the Caucasian. Serapi carpets are f...
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Antique Persian Serapi Old Heriz, Primitive Motif, Wool, Room Size, 1890
Located in Williamsburg, VA
This is an unusual and very striking early Persian Serapi or some would call it Bakshaish. It is a very early Heriz.
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W 142 in L 163 in
Antique Persian Bakshaish Also Known as Heriz Serapi, Ivory, Wool, Oversize 1890
Located in Williamsburg, VA
It is 11-10 x 13-7, circa 1890.
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Room Size Antique Hand Knotted Wool Persian Serapi Area Rug
Located in Atlanta, GA
This is a late 19th century antique Persian Serapi with a traditional central medallion style design.
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Late 19th Century Antique Persian Serapi Rug
Located in Chamblee, GA
Original Circa 1890 Persian Serapi. Rare Navy Background with all over design and Patina.
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Late 19th Century Antique Persian Serapi Rug
Located in Louisville, KY
An antique Persian Serapi rug, circa 1890.
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Late 19th Century Antique Persian Serapi Rug
Located in Louisville, KY
An antique Persian Serapi rug, circa 1890.
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Late 19th Century Antique Persian Serapi Rug
Located in Louisville, KY
An antique Persian Serapi rug, circa 1890.
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Unavailable
W 118 in L 146 in
Antique Persian Serapi Rug 'Old Heriz', Rust Field with Navy, Wool, Room Size
Located in Williamsburg, VA
Great looking Persian Serapi also known as an antique Heriz with perfect harmony of design and colors rust, ivory, and navy blue and a Classic geometric motif, circa 1890.
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Antique Persian Serapi, Geometric Design, Rust & Navy, 9x11, Wool, 1900
Located in Williamsburg, VA
This is a great antique Persian Serapi. These rugs also known as an antique Heriz, because they were woven in the city of Heriz before the transition to busier patterns and brighter ...
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Unavailable
W 120 in L 132 in
Antique Persian Serapi, Geometric Design, Rust & Navy, Room Size, Wool, 1900
Located in Williamsburg, VA
This is a great antique Persian Serapi. These rugs also known as an antique Heriz, because they were woven in the city of Heriz before the transition to busier patterns and brighter ...
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Unavailable
W 110 in L 155 in
Antique Persian Serapi, Geometric Design, Rust & Navy, Room Size, Wool, 1900
Located in Williamsburg, VA
This is a great antique Persian Serapi. These rugs also known as an antique Heriz, because they were woven in the city of Heriz before the transition to busier patterns and brighter ...
Wool
Antique Persian Serapi Rug Hand Knotted Wool of Pastel Colors
Located in Evanston, IL
Antique Persian Serapi wool rug hand knotted, hand-dyed from Northwest Iran. Blue, coral and brown colors make a combination of rich pastels. The main field has a large medallion wit...
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Unavailable
W 57 in L 69 in
Antique Persian Serapi, Geometric Design, Navy and Rust, Scatter Size, Wool 1910
Located in Williamsburg, VA
This is a rare scatter size antique Persian Serapi. These rugs also known as an antique Heriz or Karaja, because they were woven in the city of Heriz before the transition to busier ...
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Unavailable
W 54 in L 61 in
Antique Persian Serapi, Geometric Design, Red and Navy, Scatter Size, Wool, 1900
Located in Williamsburg, VA
This is a rare scatter size antique Persian Serapi. These rugs also known as an antique Heriz, because they were woven in the city of Heriz before the transition to busier patterns a...
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1890 Antique Persian Heriz Serapi Rug, Even Wear
Located in Carlstadt, NJ
This is a genuine hand knotted oriental rug. It is not hand tufted or machine made rug. Our entire inventory is made of either hand knotted or handwoven rugs. Bring life to your h...
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19th Century Persian Serapi Runner circa 1890
Located in New York, NY
A supebr quality late 19th century Persian Serapi runner
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Extremley Fine Antique Persian Rug Serapi, Hand Knotted, circa 1890
Located in New York, NY
Extremely fine antique Persian rug Serapi, hand knotted, circa 1890 Design: Floral Heriz rugs are one of the most famous rugs from Iran, because of their very unique and distin...
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1890 Antique Persian Serapi Rug Flower Design Rust Navy Worn
Located in Carlstadt, NJ
This is a genuine hand knotted oriental rug. It is not hand tufted or machine made rug. Our entire inventory is made of either hand knotted or handwoven rugs. Adorn your house style...
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1890 Antique Persian Serapi Heriz Rug, Squarish, All-Over Design
Located in Carlstadt, NJ
This is a genuine hand knotted oriental rug. It is not hand tufted or machine made rug. Our entire inventory is made of either hand knotted or handwoven rugs. Start a new room wit...
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Oversize Antique Heriz Serapi Rug, circa 1890 15'10 x 20'
Located in Secaucus, NJ
Oversize Antique Heriz Serapi Rug, circa 1890 15'10 x 20'. The small town of Heriz in North West Persia is the centre of one of the most important weaving areas in Azerbaijan and ha...
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1890's Rustic Antique Red Persian Serapi Carpet, 10'01 x 11'08
Located in Dallas, TX
78671 Antique-Worn Persian Serapi Rug, 10'01 x 11'08. Serapi rugs, crafted in the village of Serab of northwestern Iran, are renowned for their distinctive features. These Persian ru...
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Make a bold statement in a living room or bedroom by incorporating vintage Persian rugs in your home decor.
A Persian carpet lends an aura of prestige to any room, even today. The fascination with Persian rugs dates at least as far back as the 4th century B.C., when historian Xenophon referred to the “soft rugs on which the Persians sit.” For centuries, Iran (modern-day Persia) has been known for the craftsmanship, intricate patterns and artistry of its carpets, which have found their way into households and museums around the world.
Although they have many imitators, real Persian rugs are made only in Iran and are easily recognized by their vibrant colors and elegant patterns.
Traditional, or antique, Persian rugs are what most people identify as “authentic.” Hand-made, they are very durable and, if properly cared for, can be passed down from generation to generation. Modern Persians, on the other hand, are often machine-made. Today’s carpets, Iranian or otherwise, can’t possibly match the level of craftsmanship that prevailed centuries ago, so historical Persian carpets will always be admired and highly valued.
Although the machine-aided production process is much faster and cheaper, the resulting rugs typically do not have the same quality or lifespan as handwoven ones, so traditional options are considered better investments.
To distinguish between the two, look for imperfections. Because traditional Persian rugs are handwoven, you will likely see small flaws on the front and back. With a machine-made imitation, on the other hand, you will probably not find stitching glitches, and the back will have a mesh or plastic covering.
Antique rugs are handmade from the finest materials, including wool, silk or cotton — never synthetic fibers. The fibers used in antique rugs are colored using natural dyes derived from insects and plants and woven into bold designs that reflect Iran’s culture and history. Since Persian tribes traditionally raised and herded sheep, wool was the most common material. The fiber has many advantages: It is fire-resistant and dries much more quickly than cotton. Also, because of its natural elasticity, it is more durable than cotton or silk. Regarded as works of art, Persian rugs can take months or years to complete.
The different types of Persian rugs are named for the cities, villages and regions where they’re made. Kashan rugs, for example, woven in the north-central Iranian city of Kashan, are considered among the finest city rugs, distinguished by curvilinear motifs like palmettos, leaves and arabesques. Nains have high knot counts, an indication of high quality, and generally employ pink, blue and ivory hues, while Tabriz rugs — created by weavers in the northwestern Iranian city of Tabrīz (or Tabriz) — mostly have floral and garden patterns.
When shopping for vintage Persian rugs, you'll want to consider color, size and more — for a history of these rugs and tips on how to style yours, visit our guide to these woven creations today.
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