European Sized Antique Heriz-Serapi Rug, c. 1910-20's
Located in Milwaukee, WI
Stunning Slender European Sized Antique Heriz-Serapi Sophisticated Old World Art About: Rare Size
20th Century Heriz Serapi Rugs
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European Sized Antique Heriz-Serapi Rug, c. 1910-20's
Located in Milwaukee, WI
Stunning Slender European Sized Antique Heriz-Serapi Sophisticated Old World Art About: Rare Size
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Palatial Antique Northwest Serapi Heriz Tribal Dream Rug, C.1910-20's
Located in Milwaukee, WI
remarkable Serapi Heriz. Measures: 11' 7" x 18' 7" Age: antique; circa. 1910-20's Pile: low with
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Antique Heriz / Serapi Oriental Carpet, circa 1910
Located in Evanston, IL
colors and the same statement goes for this rug. Heriz rugs are from the area of Heriz, East Azerbaijan
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Gorgeous Heriz Serapi Rug, Square
Located in New York, NY
This well-woven "Serapi" grade Northwest Persian Heriz square rug displays a navy ground with
Wool
Antique Persian Heriz/Serapi Carpet, Light Blue c-1910's
Located in Evanston, IL
rugs. Serapi, a term often reserved for the most exceptional antique rugs from the Heriz vicinity, has
Wool
Antique Northwest Serapi Heriz Tribal Dream Rug, circa 1910-1920's
Located in Milwaukee, WI
Antique Northwest Serapi Heriz Tribal Dream Rug, circa 1910-1920's About: A truly one of one
Wool
$7,900Sale Price|20% Off
Large Antique Persian Heriz Serapi Rug Neutral Geometric Antique Heriz
By Eastern Artisans
Located in New York, NY
Rare antique Heriz Serapi Neutral rug geometric 9x12 rug 9' x 12'5" 275cm x 378cm circa 1920
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Antique Persian Serapi, circa 1910
Located in Morton Grove, IL
This carpet is hand woven in the northwest region of Persia in Heriz/Serapi town. Serapi carpets
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$6,240Sale Price|57% Off
Antique Heriz Serapi Rug 8'9'' x 12'6''
Located in New York, NY
Antique Heriz Serapi rug 8'9'' x 12'6''. Classically Heriz, with a shaped and pointed navy
Wool, Cotton
Antique Persian Heriz Rug - 9'5" x 10'6"
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Measuring 9’5" by 10’6", this Antique Persian Heriz Rug is an exquisite testament to masterful
Wool, Cotton
1910 Navy-Blue-Red Leaf Palmette Antique Persian Heriz Rug 9'3" x 12'9" Carpet
Located in New York, NY
Early 20th Century N.W. Persian Heriz Carpet, Navy background. 9'3" x 12'9" - 282 x 288 This
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Early 20th Century Heriz Rug
Located in Chicago, IL
A fantastic early 20th century Persian Heriz rug with a traditional pattern of three large
Wool
1910 Deep Red Blue Earth Tone Antique NW Persian Heriz Carpet 9'3"x12' Wool Rug
Located in New York, NY
design motifs. Serapi rugs, woven in the Heriz region, are highly sought after among collectors of
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1910's Persian Heriz Carpet with Traditional Style
Located in Dallas, TX
74402 Antique Persian Heriz Rug, 12'03 x 15'06. Like a celestial compass etched in wool, this
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Antique Persian Serapi Wool 10x15 Rust & Navy Handmade Area Rug
By Ashly Fine Rugs 1
Located in Houston, TX
Condition: Antique Circa: 1910s Origin: Persia Design: Serapi Actual size: 9.10x14.8 Thickness
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Unbelievable Early 20th Century Heriz Rug
Located in Chicago, IL
An unbelievable early 20th century Persian Heriz rug with an incredible all-over mirrored floral
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1910's Persian Heriz Carpet with Modern Traditional Style
Located in Dallas, TX
77066 Antique Persian Heriz rug with medallion and cruciform motif. This opulent antique Persian
Wool
1910's Persian Heriz Carpet with Modern Traditional Style
Located in Dallas, TX
77063 Antique Persian Heriz Rug with Tribal Style, Study or Home Office Rug 04'05 x 06'03. This
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1910's Persian Heriz Carpet with Modern Traditional Style
Located in Dallas, TX
77064 Antique Persian Heriz Rug with Tribal Style, Study or Home Office Rug 04'07 x 06'06. This
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1910's Persian Heriz Carpet with Modern Traditional Style
Located in Dallas, TX
72988 Distressed Antique Persian Karaja Heriz Rug, 04'08 x 05'10. This hand-knotted wool distressed
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1910's Persian Heriz Carpet with Modern Traditional Style
Located in Dallas, TX
72631, antique Persian Heriz Rug with American Colonial Style and Boteh Pattern. This hand knotted
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1910's Persian Heriz Carpet with Modern Traditional Style
Located in Dallas, TX
77067 antique Persian Karaja Heriz rug with Tribal style, Study or Home Office rug. This hand
Wool
$6,300Sale Price|25% Off
Crimson Red Antique Persian Serapi Heriz Clean Even Wear Hand Knotted Wool Rug
Located in Carlstadt, NJ
. This rug has been handcrafted for weeks in the traditional method that is used to make exact rug size
Wool
$13,500Sale Price|25% Off
20th Century Antique Heriz Multicolor Floral Medallion Wool Rug
Located in Norwalk, CT
This is a beautiful antique Heriz hand-knotted wool rug featuring a red field. The Persian rug
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Antique Heriz Bakshaish Persian Rug with Geometric Medallion - Rug & Kilim
Located in Long Island City, NY
Hand-knotted in wool and originating circa 1910-1920, this 11x16 antique Persian Heriz Bakshaish
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Distressed Antique Heriz Persian Rug, Red with Whimsical Florals - Rug & Kilim
Located in Long Island City, NY
of Heriz provenance is a rare and exciting new curation from Rug & Kilim. On the Design: Admirers
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$3,093Sale Price|25% Off
Red Antique Persian Heriz Hand Knotted Pure Wool Great Condition Cleaned Rug
Located in Carlstadt, NJ
. This rug has been handcrafted for weeks in the traditional method that is used to make Exact Rug Size
Wool
$7,960Sale Price|20% Off
Antique Persian Rust Navy Blue Gold Tribal Geometric Heriz Rug
Located in New York, NY
Heriz rugs are one of the most famous rugs from Iran, because of their very unique and
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Antique Heriz Carpet, Soft Palette, circa 1910s
Located in New York, NY
This softly colored NW Persian carpet is of the Gorevan quality, with a coarser weave, watery blue and softer red. The drawing is bold and simple with a light blue octogram medallion...
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Antique Navy Blue Rust and Brown Green Persian Heriz Rug 8.2 x 10.6 ft
Located in New York, NY
Heriz rugs are one of the most famous rugs from Iran, because of their very unique and
Wool
Tribal Medallion Design Heriz Persian Antique Runner in Light Blue and Maroon
Located in Atlanta, GA
, country of origin / type: Iran / Heriz Serapi, circa 1910 This magnificent Heriz Serapi runner woven in
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Early 20th Century Antique Heriz Runner, Long, circa 1910s
Located in New York, NY
The well-abrashed green field displays four 12-lobed red-brown medallions interspersed with smaller stepped ivory hexagons. The medallions are in the Afshar tribal style. A central i...
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Antique Heriz Runner In Soft Taupe and Ivory Palette with Geometric Medallions
Located in Atlanta, GA
Medallions. Keivan Woven Arts / rug ZIR-20, country of origin / type: Iran / Heriz, circa 1910 Antique Heriz
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Early 20th Century W. Persian Bijar Carpet ( 4'6" x 6'6" - 137 x 198 )
Located in New York, NY
Early 20th Century W. Persian Bijar Carpet ( 4'6" x 6'6" - 137 x 198 )
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Early 20th Century N.W. Persian Karajeh Carpet ( 4'6" x 6' - 137 x 183 )
Located in New York, NY
Early 20th Century N.W. Persian Karajeh Carpet ( 4'6" x 6' - 137 x 183 )
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Early 20th Century N.W. Persian Karajeh Carpet ( 2'10'' x 17'10'' - 85 x 545 )
Located in New York, NY
Early 20th Century N.W. Persian Karajeh Carpet ( 2'10'' x 17'10'' - 85 x 545 )
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Unavailable|$13,000
Brown Antique All-Over Heriz Serapi Rug
Located in Dallas, TX
Early 1900s edition Heriz rug from Northwest Persia. Highly decorative and unusual color
Wool
Antique Persian Heriz Rug, Palace, Rust and Light Blue, Size Decorative, 1910
Located in Williamsburg, VA
This palace size antique Persian Heriz rug from 1910 is 12-6 x 17-6. It is a Classic Heriz motif
Wool
Unavailable|$9,018
Antik Heriz Carpet Circa 1900/1910
Located in RÉDING, FR
. Appreciated for their strong geometric style, refined construction and rich colors, rugs from Heriz, Serapi
Wool
Unavailable|$6,900
Persian Heriz 20th Century Oriental Rug
Located in Katy, TX
Persian Heriz circa 1910 in excellent condition, even low cut pile, great colors and no repairs
Wool
Unavailable|$3,850
Antique Persian Karaja, Heriz, Geometric Design, Wool, 3-5x3-9, 1910
Located in Williamsburg, VA
This is a great example of a scatter size Persian Karaja also known as a Heriz or Serapi. Karaja is
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Antique Persian Heriz, Geometric All-Over Design Rust Blue, Wool, Room Size 1910
Located in Williamsburg, VA
This is a novel and beautiful Persian Heriz (though lots of dealers would call it a Serapi). The
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Antique Persian Heriz, Geometric All-Over Design Rust Blue, Wool, Room Size 1910
Located in Williamsburg, VA
This is an unusual and beautiful Persian Heriz (though lots of dealers would call it a Serapi). The
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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
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Antique Persian Karaja, Geometric Design, Navy and Rust, Wool, 4-4x6, 1910
Located in Williamsburg, VA
This is a handsome antique Persian Karaja. These rugs also known as an antique Heriz or Serapi
Wool
Unavailable|$3,250
Antique Persian Heriz Geometric Design Navy Field, Wool, 1915
Located in Williamsburg, VA
A very cute small Heriz from circa 1915. A small ivory medallion is on a navy field with teal
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Antique Persian Karaja, Geometric Eagle Kazak Design, Wool, Scatter Size, 1910
Located in Williamsburg, VA
This beautiful navy blue Persian Karaja is dated 1910. Karaja is a village just outside Heriz and
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Antique Persian Serab, Geometric Design, Rust on Camel, Wool, Runner 1910 3-5x9
Located in Williamsburg, VA
This is a early antique Persian Serab. Serab rugs are known for their geometric design as well as
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Fine Authentic Persian Antique Heriz Serapi Carpet Rug, circa 1910
Located in Shippensburg, PA
An absolutely stunning and quite large room size Persian Heriz, this very fine carpet was woven
Antique Persian Heriz/Serapi Carpet, circa-1910 #17402
Located in Evanston, IL
goes for this rug. Heriz rugs are Persian rugs from the area of Heriz, East Azerbaijan in northwest
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Antique Room Size Heriz Rug with Serapi Blue Colors, circa 1910
Located in Shippensburg, PA
arrangement drawings. For anyone passionate about the classical antique Heriz rug, this is an exceptional
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Antique Room Size Heriz Rug with Serapi Colors circa 1910
Located in Shippensburg, PA
An absolutely stunning room size rug from the Heris region of Persia, now Iran, this very fine
Wool, Cotton
Sold|$10,500
Antique Persian Heriz-Serapi Rug
Located in Atlanta, GA
This magnificent antique Persian Heriz from the early 20th century bears an exquisite design
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Fine Antique Heriz Persian Rug Carpet with Serapi Colors c. 1910-30
Located in Shippensburg, PA
This is a fine and large antique Heriz rug with a wonderful color palette and very striking low
Wool
Sold|$2,800
Antique Persian Heriz Rug Circa 1910
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Excellent condition full pile made in Iran. 8.3x10.10 Circa 1900
Wool
1910 Antique Hand Knotted Persian Heriz Rug, Rust and Gold, Deal
Located in Carlstadt, NJ
This is a genuine hand knotted oriental rug. It is not hand tufted or machine made rug. Our entire
Wool
Sold|$36,000
Brown Antique Heriz Serapi Carpet, Pink Tones
Located in New York, NY
in green, salmon, sand and buff. The weave is of the superior Serapi grade.
Wool
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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