Antique Serapi Carpet
Sold|$39,500
Antique Serapi Carpet
Located in New York, NY
Excellent color palette, free-hand design, one of the best we've ever handled.
Antique 19th Century Persian Persian Rugs
Wool, Cotton
Sold|$39,500
Antique Serapi Carpet
Located in New York, NY
Excellent color palette, free-hand design, one of the best we've ever handled.
Wool, Cotton
Sold|$8,400
Antique Serapi Carpet, Persian
Located in Evanston, IL
Antique Serapi carpet, Persia 9'10" x 12'2". Great orange rust and brown color background antique
Wool
Sold|$50,000
Antique Serapi
Located in New York, NY
A stunning late 19th century antique persian serapi rug woven with the best craftsmanship you can
Wool
Antique Serapi rug
Located in Dublin, NH
An unusual small Serapi (Heriz) with a striking medallion in shades of coral, green-gold and ivory
Wool, Cotton
Sold|$27,500
Antique Serapi Rug
Located in Dublin, NH
Serapi carpets have traditionally had a reputation in the trade as being finer more delicately
Sold|$9,000
Antique Heriz Serapi Rug
Located in New York, NY
Caucasian rugs of the seventeenth and eighteenth centuries. Since the Heriz / Serapi region of northern Iran
Wool
Sold|$34,900
Antique Persian Serapi Rug
Located in Dallas, TX
76781 Antique Persian Serapi Rug 10'08 x 14'00. With a warm, neutral color palette, striking appeal
Wool
Sold|$32,000
Antique Persian Serapi Rug
Located in New York, NY
This transcendent antique Persian Serapi carpet depicts a robust octofoil medallion with articulate
Wool
Sold|$115,000
Serapi "Heriz" Carpet
Located in Dublin, NH
Great Serapi carpets contrast fine detailing with spacious scaling. A Classic large indigo
Sold|$20,000
Square Size Antique Persian Heriz Serapi Rug
Located in New York, NY
preferences for design. This Heriz Serapi rug typifies this trend, as its design is very representative of and
Wool
Sold|$34,000
Antique Persian Serapi Rug 48231
Located in New York, NY
century are in high demand today. The Heriz Serapi rugs market designation originates from the village of
Wool
Sold|$309
Antique Serapi Bolster Rug Pillow
Located in New York, NY
Bolster size pillow made from a 19th century Persian Serapi rug.
Wool, Cotton, Foam
Antique Serapi rug
Located in Dublin, NH
sense of color and design that Serapi carpets are known for.
Sold|$39,000
Antique Persian Heriz Serapi Carpet
Located in New York, NY
Antique Persian Heriz Serapi Rug, Origin: Persia, Circa: Final Quarter of the 19th Century - Here
Wool
Sold|$29,000
Antique Heriz Serapi Carpet, Persian
Located in New York, NY
piece, woven in Persia toward the end of the 19th century. Resplendent with all of the hallmarks of the
Sold|$95,000
Antique Serapi carpet
Located in Dublin, NH
An extremely fine example. Normally Heriz district rugs are much more coarse. For those interested in decorating with saturated color, you will see none more saturated than this!
Sold|$38,000
Antique Ivory Background Serapi Rug
Located in New York, NY
Here is an absolutely stunning antique Oriental rug - an antique Heriz Serapi composition, woven in
Wool
Sold|$36,000
Antique Heriz Serapi Rug
Located in New York, NY
the classical Caucasian carpets of the seventeenth and eighteenth centuries. Since the Heriz region of
Wool
Sold|$65,000
Antique Serapi ( Heriz ) Carpet
Located in Dublin, NH
A very elegant and softly colored piece in shades of coral, rose, pale blue, rust-red, navy taupe and ivory.
Sold|$48,000
Large Antique Persian Serapi Rug
Located in New York, NY
particularly those produced prior to the turn of the 20th century are in high demand today. The Serapi rug
Wool
Sold|$7,800
Antique Heriz Serapi Rug
By Nazmiyal Collection
Located in New York, NY
Antique Heriz carpets in a runner format like this one are unusual. But here the relatively simple composition of finely stepped medallions is truly exceptional, relating to Caucasia...
Wool
19th Century French Oil Painting Temple of Jupiter Serapis, Hubert Robert, 1802
By Hubert Robert
Located in Berlin, DE
Hubert Robert, encapsulates the grandeur of early 19th-century neoclassicism. Painted around 1802, this
Canvas
Sold|$75,000
Antique Serapi rug (Heriz)
Located in Dublin, NH
A beautifully refined small Serapi in the best vegetal colors.
Wool, Cotton
Sold|$56,000
Large Antique Serapi Persian Rug
Located in New York, NY
Beautiful large antique Serapi Persian rug 49327, country of origin / rug type: Persian rug, circa
Wool
Sold|$125,000
Large Antique Serapi Persian Rug
Located in New York, NY
Beautiful large antique Serapi Persian rug 49324, country of origin / rug type: Persian rug, circa
Wool
Sold|$16,500
Antique Heriz Serapi Persian Rug
Located in New York, NY
This elegant antique Persian Serapi rug showcases a grand octofoil medallion set over an
Wool
Sold|$5,999
Antique Persian Serapi/ Heriz Carpet
Located in Evanston, IL
. At the heart of the antique Persian Heriz Serapi rug, a many-petaled flower is surrounded by a 12
Wool
Sold|$18,500
Antique Heriz Serapi Persian Rug
Located in New York, NY
This extraordinary antique Persian Heriz-Serapi rug showcases a sophisticated and beautifully
Wool
Sold|$26,500
Antique Heriz Serapi Persian Rug
Located in New York, NY
Representative of a bygone era and historic cultural traditions, this splendid antique Heriz-Serapi
Wool
Sold|$14,500
Antique Heriz Serapi Persian Rug
Located in New York, NY
Superbly detailed and beautifully colored, this brilliant antique Heriz-Serapi rug depicts a
Wool
Sold|$26,000
Antique Heriz Serapi Persian Rug
Located in New York, NY
enclose the lavishly decorated field and complete the archetypal Serapi-style composition. The regal inset
Wool
Sold|$52,500
Antique Heriz Serapi Persian Rug
Located in New York, NY
Created in Heriz, this stunning antique Serapi rug is a definitive example of the region's classic
Wool
Sold|$68,000
Antique Heriz Serapi Persian Rug
Located in New York, NY
Impeccably executed, this stylish antique Persian Serapi rug from Heriz depicts a radiant octofoil
Wool
Sold|$39,000
Antique Serapi Rug
Located in Norwalk, CT
Serapi with large floral medallion in rust and beige
Sold|$25,999
Antique Serapi Carpet
Located in Port Washington, NY
Antique Serapi Carpets are one of the most sought after rugs particularly in America and England
Sold|$26,500
Antique Heriz Serapi Persian Rug
Located in New York, NY
Crafted in the Northwestern Persian district of Heriz, this remarkable antique Serapi rug
Wool
Sold|$48,000
Light Blue Beautiful Persian Serapi Rug
Located in New York, NY
The Serapi rugs belong to a family of regional Persian rugs produced in the Iranian province of
Wool
Sold|$28,000
Bold and Vibrant Serapi Carpet
Located in Dublin, NH
This bold and vibrant Serapi carpet from the Heriz district of northwest Persia paints a large
Wool
Sold|$26,000
Antique Serapi Rug
Located in New York, NY
Created in Persia circa 1880, this elegant antique Heriz-Serapi carpet depicts a radiant inset
Wool
Sold|$60,000
Antique Serapi Rug
Located in Norwalk, CT
This Serapi features an all over tribal pattern with a rust ground color and accents of light blue
Wool
Large Light Blue Antique Persian Heriz Serapi Rug
Located in New York, NY
Serapi rugs have many of the same physical attributes as the famous iron carpets of Bidjar. Antique
Wool
Sold|$27,000
Antique Serapi Rug
Located in Norwalk, CT
This Serapi features a large center medallion and geometric design, colored in red, ivory, and blue.
Wool
Sold|$11,000
Antique Persian Serapi/Heriz c-1880
Located in Evanston, IL
for generations. 19th century examples of such carpets are used to found on sale by major auction
Wool
Sold|$62,000
Antique Serapi Carpet (Heriz)
Located in Dublin, NH
A highly saturated medallion of navy, gold and rust-red is balanced by medium blue abrashed corners and a beautifully drawn navy border of large flowers.
Wool
Late 19th Century Persian Serapi Carpet ( 9' 6" x 15' - 289 x 457 cm )
Located in New York, NY
Late 19th Century Persian Serapi Carpet ( 9' 6" x 15' - 289 x 457 cm )
Wool
Sold|$32,000
Antique Oriental Persian Heriz Serapi Rug
Located in New York, NY
Antique Heriz/Serapi, Persia, late nineteenth century On this classically elegant antique Serapi
Wool
Sold|$29,500
Antique Serapi Carpet with soft colors
Located in New York, NY
labelled a Serapi, with an unusually light color palette. The typically geometric Serapi design is more
Wool, Cotton
Sold|$28,000
Antique Serapi Carpet
Located in Norwalk, CT
This carpet features a mix of geomoetric and floral designs. Has a rust ground color, blue border, and accented with ivory, blue, green, and brown.
Wool
Sold|$28,000
Antique Square Heriz Serapi Persian Carpet
Located in New York, NY
Heriz-Serapi carpets like this with allover designs are less well known than those with grand
Sold|$65,000
Persian Antique Heriz Serapi Rug, circa 1870s
Located in New York, NY
An antique heriz serapi rug. Beautiful rusts, terracottas, navys and creams. Very strong, sturdy
Wool
Sold|$14,900
Antique Serapi- Goravan Carpet
Located in Atlanta, GA
This turn of the century Serapi beautifully illustrates Classic Persian Geometric design. Adding to
Sold|$38,999
Antique Persian Serapi Carpet
Located in Port Washington, NY
Antique Serapi carpets are one of the most sought after rugs particularly in America and England
Sold|$37,500
Antique Large Persian Serapi Carpet, c. 1900
Located in Dublin, NH
district of Northwest Persia starting in the Mid-19th century in response to a great increase in demand for
Wool
Sold|$47,000
Antique Persian Serapi Rug
Located in New York, NY
A gorgeous, authentic antique Persian Serapi. Pink ground with soft greens, shades of blues and
Wool
Sold|$35,000
Antique Oversize Serapi Carpet
Located in New York, NY
A very attractive antique Serapi with a striking design and excellent color palette featuring lots
Wool, Cotton
Sold|$22,375
Antique Persian Serapi Rug
By Mehraban Rugs
Located in WEST HOLLYWOOD, CA
This Serapi rug is ennobled by a commanding, multi-lobed center medallion flanked by four corner
Wool
Sold|$4,750
19th Century Gashgai Runner
Located in Chicago, IL
A wonderful 19th century Persian Gashgai runner with beautiful all-over multi-colored floral
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.
Find Tabriz rugs, handmade silk Persian rugs, Persian tribal rugs and other antique and vintage rugs from the world's best furniture dealers on 1stDibs.
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