Red Antique Serapi Persian Handmade Multi Medallion Motif Wool Runner
Located in Norwalk, CT
Beautiful antique Serapi hand-knotted wool rug with a red field. This Persian rug has a beige frame
1920s Persian Heriz Serapi Antique Serapi Rugs
Wool
Red Antique Serapi Persian Handmade Multi Medallion Motif Wool Runner
Located in Norwalk, CT
Beautiful antique Serapi hand-knotted wool rug with a red field. This Persian rug has a beige frame
Wool
Square Antique Persian Heriz Serapi, circa 1890 10'2 x 11'
Located in Secaucus, NJ
lightness of the main border. Serapi is the name given to the finest rugs from this area. Serapi is not a
Wool
$30,000
W 135 in L 183 in
Red Antique Persian Serapi Heriz Wool Hand Knotted Even Wear Rug 11'3"x15'3"
Located in Carlstadt, NJ
. This rug has been handcrafted for weeks in the traditional method that is used to make Exact Rug Size
Wool
Antique Heriz Serapi Carpet, Hand-Knotted Wool, Iran, 1910
Located in Harrington Park, NJ
finely woven Heriz carpet. A dramatic midnight-blue medallion with classic angular symmetry, set against a richly rust-red field bursting with stylized foliage and serrated leaves. P...
Wool
$6,300Sale Price|25% Off
W 57 in L 69 in
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
$19,986Sale Price|25% Off
W 147 in L 222 in
Blush Red Antique Persian Serapi Heriz Even Wear Hand Knotted Wool Oversized 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
Antique Heriz Serapi Runner with Colorful Highly Stylized Geometric Design
Located in Atlanta, GA
Antique Serapi Heriz Runner with Colorful Geometric Design rug/17-0203, origin/iran This
Wool
$24,000
W 113 in L 144 in
Early 20th Century Antique Persian Serapi Carpet with Stylized Geometric Motifs
Located in Atlanta, GA
Antique Persian Serapi Carpet with bold Stylized Geometric medallion. Keivan Woven Arts / Rug / E
Wool
Oversized Persian Serapi Carpet, 19th Century
Located in Dublin, NH
Oversized Persian Serapi Carpet, 19th Century (4th Quarter) Serapi carpets from Northwest Persia
Wool
Antique Persian Serapi Heriz Neutral Earth Tones Hand-knotted Wool Floral
Located in Norwalk, CT
This Antique Persian Heriz rug features a rare neutral palette, expertly washed to create a
Wool
Antique Colorful Persian Heriz-Serapi Runner with a Bold Geometric Design
Located in Atlanta, GA
Antique colorful Persian Heriz-Serapi Runner with a bold Geometric design, Keivan Woven Arts / Rug
Wool
$18,000Sale Price|25% Off
W 110 in L 168 in
9'2"x14' Antique Persian Serapi Chili Red Pure Wool Hand Knotted 1900s Clean 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
Zabihi Collection Ivory Tribal Heriz Serapi Runner
Located in New York, NY
Late 19th century northwest Persian Heriz Serapi long runner. An ivory field with a tribal
Wool
Antique Persian Dorosch/ Serapi Design Carpet
Located in Evanston, IL
rugs going back to Timurid times in the late middle ages. Dorokhsh Carpets are made with a Persian or
Wool
$10,800
W 43 in L 141 in
Stunning Antique Persian Serapi Runner, Navy Field, Pink Accents, circa 1900s
Located in New York, NY
Of superior "Serapi" quality, this NW Persian rustic runner presents a rich, evenly dyed dark
Wool
$7,500
W 116 in L 128 in
Antique Handsome Serapi Carpet, Handmade Wool Carpet Red Navy, Light Blue, Ivory
Located in Port Washington, NY
19th century Persian Serapi carpets are some of the most highly prized and sought-after antique
Wool
Antique Persian Serapi Carpet in Warm Red, Blue Colors and Geometric Design
Located in Atlanta, GA
Arts; rug TRA-1010, country of origin / type: Iran / Serapi, circa 1900. This antique Persian
Wool
$12,500
W 40 in L 182 in
Antique Persian Long Serapi Runner with Multi Medallions in Green, Blue, Orange
Located in Atlanta, GA
Measures: 3'4 x 15'2 Antique Persian Long Serapi Runner with Multi Medallions in Green, Blue
Wool
$68,000
W 122 in L 182 in
Rare Light Blue and Jewel Tones Antique 19th Century Persian Heriz Serapi Carpet
Located in New York, NY
19th Century N.W. Persian Serapi Carpet ( 10'2" x 15'2" - 310 x 462 )
Wool
$32,000
W 121 in L 150 in
Heirloom Serapi with Madder Red Field, Navy, Sky Blue, and Ivory Accents c.1880
Located in Hudson, NY
A late 19th century Serapi with a deep madder red field and accents of navy, sky blue, camel and
Wool
$54,995Sale Price|26% Off
W 144 in L 233 in
Antique Persian Serapi Bakshaish Oriental Carpet, in Large Size with Soft Colors
Located in New York, NY
A magnificent Persian Serapi Bakshaish oriental carpet, circa 1900, size 19'5" x 12'0". This unique
Wool
$16,425
W 122 in L 157 in
Persian Serapi in Classic Navy, Madder Red, Camel, Ivory and French Blue c.1900
Located in Hudson, NY
Turn of the century Serapi with classic navy, madder red, camel, ivory and a French blue border
Wool, Cotton
Palace sized 19th Century Persian Serapi 12.6x19.5
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Most sought after persian rug of all time. Rare palace size ,large central medallion Rust , ivory
Wool
$6,200
W 45 in L 135 in
Antique Serapi Runner In Vivid Color and Tribal and Geometric Motifs 3'9 x 11'3
By Keivan Woven Arts
Located in Atlanta, GA
11'3. Keivan Woven Arts / Rug / EMB-22258 Country of origin / type: Serapi / Iran. The rug features
Wool
$18,000
W 42 in L 214 in
Super Fine Antique Serapi Long Runner, Royal Blue Field, Pink and Gold Border
Located in New York, NY
meanders and central camel stripe with a trapezoidal ivory barbed meander. Desirable solid Serapi weave on
Wool
Zabihi Collection Rare Antique Persian Serapi Corridor Runner
Located in New York, NY
A rare early 20th-century Heriz gallery-size corridor rug Details rug no. 8806 size 6' 4" x 15' 8
Wool
Zabihi Collection Blue Persian Heriz Serapi Tribal Runner
Located in New York, NY
A high quality early 20th century northwest Persian Heriz Serapi wide and long runner. A blue field
Wool
Antique Persian Heriz Rug - 9'5" x 10'6"
Located in Whittier, CA
Measuring 9’5" by 10’6", this Antique Persian Heriz Rug is an exquisite testament to masterful
Wool, Cotton
antique Persian Heriz-Serapi long Runner 3'6 x 15'6
Located in Atlanta, GA
Woven Arts rug/ H-407-1, country of origin / type: Iran / Heriz-Serapi, circa 1930. Measures: 3'6 x
Wool
$35,000Sale Price|36% Off
W 133 in L 181 in
Zabihi Collection Pictorial Animal Figure Antique Persian Serapi Carpet
Located in New York, NY
Late 19th century Persian serapi carpet featuring some human elements and pictorial figures
Wool
Early 20th Century Handmade Persian Serapi Large Room Size Carpet
Located in New York, NY
An antique Persian Serapi (grade term for higher quality Heriz rugs) large room size carpet
Wool
Late 19th Century Serapi with a Madder Red, Navy, and Ivory Tones
Located in Hudson, NY
A 19th century Persian Serapi with a madder red, navy, jade green, coral pink and ivory. A forever
Wool
$26,088Sale Price|20% Off
W 116.54 in L 159.85 in
19th Century Oversized Serapi Handwoven Wool Carpet in Coral and Indigo
Located in Barueri, SP, BR
This 19th-century oversized Serapi carpet showcases a powerful sense of scale and geometry, defined
Wool
$25,596Sale Price|20% Off
W 116 in L 159 in
Antique Persian Serapi Oriental Carpet, in Room Size, with Central Medallion
Located in New York, NY
Antique Persian Serapi Oriental rug, in Room size An antique Persian Serapi oriental rug, size 13'3
Wool
$15,996Sale Price|20% Off
W 124 in L 161 in
Antique Persian Serapi Oriental Carpet, in Large Size, with Central Medallion
Located in New York, NY
Antique Persian Serapi oriental rug, in large size An antique Persian Serapi oriental rug, size
Wool
$22,396Sale Price|20% Off
W 116 in L 151 in
Antique Persian Serapi Oriental Carpet, in Room Size, with Central Medallion
Located in New York, NY
Antique Persian Serapi Oriental rug, in Room size An antique Persian Serapi oriental rug, size
Wool
$44,796Sale Price|20% Off
W 108 in L 156 in
Antique Persian Serapi Oriental Carpet, in Room Size, with Central Medallion
Located in New York, NY
Antique Persian Serapi Oriental rug, in Room size An antique Persian Serapi oriental rug, size
Wool
$25,596Sale Price|20% Off
W 120 in L 148 in
Antique Persian Serapi Oriental Carpet, in Large Size, with Central Medallion
Located in New York, NY
Antique Persian Serapi oriental rug, in large size An antique Persian Serapi oriental rug, size
Wool
$23,036Sale Price|20% Off
W 120 in L 148 in
Antique Persian Serapi Oriental Carpet, in Room Size, with Central Medallion
Located in New York, NY
Antique Persian Serapi Oriental Rug, in Room size An antique Persian Serapi oriental rug, size
Wool
$19,196Sale Price|20% Off
W 116 in L 137 in
Antique Persian Serapi Oriental Carpet, in Room Size, with Central Medallion
Located in New York, NY
Antique Persian Serapi oriental rug, in room size An antique Persian Serapi oriental rug, size
Wool
$64,432Sale Price|20% Off
W 141.34 in L 246.46 in
Oversized 19th Century Hand-Knotted Serapi Carpet in Rust and Indigo Wool
Located in Barueri, SP, BR
This outstanding 19th-century Serapi carpet showcases an architectural diamond medallion floating
Wool
$35,968Sale Price|20% Off
W 98.43 in L 149.61 in
19th Century Antique Serapi Bakshaish Large Carpet in Brick Red, Blue and Ivory
Located in Barueri, SP, BR
This impressive 19th-century Serapi Bakshaish carpet is defined by its bold graphic presence and
Wool
$55,995Sale Price|34% Off
W 144 in L 212 in
Antique Persian Serapi Carpet, in Large Size, with Allover Design & Ivory Border
Located in New York, NY
A delightful antique Persian Serapi carpet, circa 1900, size 17'8" x 12'0". This fine carpet has
Wool
$16,500
W 117 in L 146 in
Antique Persian Heriz Rug in Colorful Geometric Motifs & Medallion - Rug & Kilim
Located in Long Island City, NY
This 10x12 antique Persian Heriz rug is an exciting new addition to Rug & Kilim’s antique
Wool
$31,995Sale Price|20% Off
W 121 in L 180 in
Antique Persian Serapi Oriental Carpet with Medallion and Soft Colors, Room Size
Located in New York, NY
An antique Persian Serapi oriental carpet, size 15'0 x 10'1, circa 1890. This handsome hand
Wool
Antique Persian Heriz Medallion Rug in Orange and Blue Tones - Rug & Kilim
Located in Long Island City, NY
Hand-knotted in wool circa 1880–1890, this 8x12 antique Persian Heriz rug is a striking example of
Wool
$7,200
W 108 in L 140 in
Distressed Antique Heriz Persian Rug, Red with Whimsical Florals - Rug & Kilim
Located in Long Island City, NY
Made with hand-knotted wool and originating in the late 19th century, this 9x12 antique Persian rug
Wool
Antique Heriz Rug
Located in Katonah, NY
enjoyment to come with this hand knotted Persian Heriz rug made in Persia circa 1920's vintage. Size
Wool, Cotton
Antique Persian Heriz Medallion Rug in Sky Blue and Rust Tones - Rug & Kilim
Located in Long Island City, NY
Hand-knotted in wool, this 4x7 antique Persian rug of Heriz provenance, circa 1880-1890, is a
Wool
Antique Heriz Bakshaish Persian Rug with Geometric Medallion - Rug & Kilim
Located in Long Island City, NY
rug is a particularly special find—among the few of Heriz provenance in this large size and scale
Wool
19th Century Heriz Rug
Located in Chicago, IL
A 19th century Persian Heriz rug with central diamond medallion amidst a field of flowers
Wool
Vintage Tunisian Rug
Located in Norwalk, CT
An early 20th century brightly colored vintage Tunisian rug with a center pattern in an all over
Wool
Antique Heriz Rug
Located in Norwalk, CT
An early 20th century antique Heriz rug with a centre medallion in an all over geometric red and
Wool
Antique Heriz Rug
Located in Norwalk, CT
An early 20th century antique Heriz rug with a center medallion in an all over red and blue
Wool
Antique Persian Heriz Rug
Located in Gainesville, VA
This exquisite antique Persian Heriz rug, originating from Iran in the early 1900s, is a remarkable
Wool, Cotton
Antique Persian Heriz Rug
Located in Gainesville, VA
This exquisite antique Persian Heriz rug, originating from Iran in the early 1900s, is a remarkable
Wool, Cotton
Antique Persian Heriz Rug
Located in Gainesville, VA
This exquisite antique Persian Heriz rug, originating from Iran in the early 1900s, is a remarkable
Wool, Cotton
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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