Antique Persian Heriz/Serapi Rug 4’5" x 5’7”
Located in New York, NY
Antique Persian Heriz/Serapi Rug 4’5" x 5’7”. The numerous rugs of the famous NW Persian weaving
Late 19th Century Persian Antique Serapi Rugs
Wool
Antique Persian Heriz/Serapi Rug 4’5" x 5’7”
Located in New York, NY
Antique Persian Heriz/Serapi Rug 4’5" x 5’7”. The numerous rugs of the famous NW Persian weaving
Wool
Nazmiyal Collection Large Antique Persian Serapi Rug 12 ft x 19 ft
Located in New York, NY
Stunning Large Antique Persian Serapi Rug with Bold Geometric Motif, Country of Origin: Persia
Wool
Traditional Wool Authentic Hand-Woven Persian Serapi Rug 10'1"x16'10"
Located in West Hollywood, CA
This traditional hand-woven Persian Serapi rug has a brick field of meandering floral motif
Wool
Antique Traditional Hand-Woven Palmetto-Vine Persian Serapi Rug
Located in West Hollywood, CA
This traditional hand-woven Persian Serapi rug has an inviting beige field of dense angled palmette
Wool
Antique Large Square Persian Red Ivory and Light Blue Serapi Rug
Located in New York, NY
This is a hand knotted Antique Square Persian red ivory and light blue Serapi rug, circa 1880-1900s
Wool
Antique Heriz Serapi Rug Carpet, circa 1890
Located in Secaucus, NJ
Antique Heriz Serapi rug carpet, circa 1890. The small town of Heriz in North West Persia is the
Wool
Vintage Persian Heriz Serapi Rug, Wool, Allover Pattern, Early 1900s
Located in Barrington, IL
This outstanding vintage Persian Heriz Serapi rug, woven in the early 1900s in the Azerbaijan
Wool, Cotton
Antique Persian Heriz/Serapi Rug 5'1" x 6’1"
Located in New York, NY
Antique Persian Heriz/Serapi Rug 5'1" x 6’1". The town and surrounding Kurdish carpets of the
Wool, Cotton
Antique Persian Heriz Serapi Rug, Allover Tree of Life Design, 1890s
Located in Barrington, IL
A truly exceptional and rare find, this late 19th-century Persian Heriz Serapi rug showcases an
Wool, Cotton
Antique Persian Medallion Serapi Rug With Red Background and Blue Border
Located in Atlanta, GA
Antique Persian All Over Large Serapi Rug With Rust Red Background and Blue Border and large scale
Wool
Antique Oversized Persian Heriz Serapi Rug with Vegetable Dyes
Located in Barrington, IL
This magnificent oversized Persian Heriz Serapi rug, woven in the Azerbaijan region of Northwest
Wool, Cotton
Nazmiyal Collection Antique Persian Serapi Rug 11 ft 10 in x 18 ft
Located in New York, NY
Large Intricate Warm Tone Antique Persian Serapi Rug, Country of Origin: Persia, Circa Date: 1890
Wool
Antique Persian Serapi Rug Featuring a Large-Scale Medallion 13'0 x 18'4
Located in Atlanta, GA
Measures: 13'0 x 18'4 Antique Persian Serapi Rug Featuring a Large-Scale Medallion 13'0 x 18'4
Wool
$150,000Sale Price|20% Off
W 192 in L 289 in
Oversized Antique Persian Serapi Rug, Hotel Lobby Size Carpet
Located in Dallas, TX
77525 Oversized Antique Persian Serapi Rug 16'00 x 24'01. Warm and inviting with a timeless style
Wool
Authentic Wool Antique Hand-woven Persian Serapi Rug 10'6"x12'10"
Located in West Hollywood, CA
This traditional handwoven Persian Serapi rug has a shaded ivory field of dense angled vines
Wool
Antique Persian Heriz Serapi Rug, Wool Pile, Near-Square Format, 1900s
Located in Barrington, IL
A masterful example of early 20th-century Persian craftsmanship, this rare antique Heriz Serapi rug
Wool, Cotton
Fine Antique Persian Heriz Serapi Rug 8’2” x 10’4”
Located in New York, NY
Fine Antique Persian Heriz Serapi Rug 8’2” x 10’4”. The numerous rugs of the famous NW Persian
Wool, Cotton
Antique Persian Serapi Rug Carpet, circa 1890 7'7 x 17'8
Located in Secaucus, NJ
Antique Persian Serapi rug carpet, circa 1890. The unusual size of this dramatic looking Serapi
Wool
$60,000Sale Price|20% Off
W 135 in L 223 in
Large Antique Persian Serapi Rug in Faded Red, Teal, Blue, Ivory 11'3 x 18'7
Located in Atlanta, GA
Large Antique Persian Serapi Rug in Faded Red, Teal, Navy Blue, and Ivory with Large Geometric
Wool
Antique Worn Persian Serapi Rug, Rugged Beauty Meets Modern Masculine
Located in Dallas, TX
78541 Disressed Antique Persian Serapi Rug, 05'00 x 06'01. Rugged beauty meets modern masculine in
Wool
Antique Persian Serapi Rug with All-Over Geometric Design
Located in Atlanta, GA
All-Over Geometric Design Antique Persian Serapi Rug. Keivan Woven Arts / rug /S12-0301, country of
Wool
$280,000Sale Price|20% Off
W 196 in L 269 in
Oversized Late 19th Century Antique Persian Serapi Rug, 16'04 x 22'05
Located in Dallas, TX
74044 Oversized Late 19th Century Antique Persian Serapi Rug, 16'04 x 22'05. This magnificent hand
Wool
$22,880Sale Price|28% Off
W 116 in L 136 in
Antique Persian Serapi Rug With Medallion in Rusty-Orange, Blue and Cream's
Located in Atlanta, GA
Antique Persian Serapi Rug With Medallion in Rusty-Orange, Blue and Cream's. Keivan Woven Arts
Wool
$80,000
W 163 in L 237 in
Traditional Antique Circa-1900 Brick-Red and Indigo Floral Persian Serapi Rug
Located in West Hollywood, CA
This antique, circa 1900, Persian Serapi rug has a brick-red field with palmette and serrated leaf
Wool
Large Antique Persian Fine Weave Serapi Rug with Bold Geometric Medallion
Located in Atlanta, GA
Antique Persian fine weave Serapi rug with large geometric medallion in brilliant colors and blue
Wool
$48,750
W 110 in L 146 in
Traditional Persian Antique Hand-Woven Wool Serapi Rug from North West Persia
Located in West Hollywood, CA
This traditional handwoven Persian Serapi rug has a shaded ruby field with broad palmettes issuing
Wool
Antique Persian Serapi Rug with Modern Tribal Style
Located in Dallas, TX
78118 Antique Persian Serapi rug with Modern Tribal style. Measures 04'07 x 05'09. Cleverly
Wool
Extremely Fine Antique Persian Silk Serapi Rug 4'7" x 6’5"
Located in New York, NY
Extremely Fine Antique Persian Silk Serapi Rug 4'7" x 6’5". A higher grade of Heriz carpets
Silk
$29,000
W 117 in L 142 in
Persian Antique Serapi Rug with All-Over Geometric Design in Gray-Blue and Red
Located in Atlanta, GA
Persian Antique Serapi Rug with All-Over Geometric Design in Gray-Blue and Red. Keivan Woven Arts
Wool
$12,900
W 80 in L 114 in
Vintage Persian Heriz Serapi Rug in All-Over Geometric Pattern, Vegetable Dyes
Located in Barrington, IL
Serapi rug features a vibrant all-over geometric design that sets it apart from more traditional central
Wool, Cotton
Over Size Antique Persian Serapi Rug with Stretched Geometric Medallion
Located in Atlanta, GA
Over size antique Persian Serapi rug with stretched geometric medallion. Rug / M14-0302, Antique
Wool
$18,500
W 125 in L 157 in
Serapi Rug Featuring Ornate Central Medallion Design and Rich Colors 10'5 x 13'1
Located in Atlanta, GA
Measures: 10'5 x 13'1 Serapi Rug Featuring Ornate Central Medallion Design and Rich Colors 10'5 x
Wool
19th Century Hand-Knotted Persian Heriz Serapi Rug in Rust Red, French Blue
Located in Barrington, IL
A magnificent late 19th-century Persian Heriz Serapi rug featuring a bold rust red field with
Wool, Cotton
Antique Persian Serapi Rug. 9 ft 10 in x 12 ft 9 in
Located in New York, NY
Casual Elegant Ivory Antique Rustic Persian Serapi Rug, Country of origin: Persian rugs, Circa date
Wool
19th Century Antique Persian Serapi Rug Detailed Layered Medallion
Located in Atlanta, GA
19th Century Antique Persian Serapi Rug Detailed Layered Medallion. Keivan Woven Arts / rug 13
Wool
Antique Persian 19th Century Serapi Rug with Central Medallion Design
Located in Atlanta, GA
Antique Persian Serapi Rug from 19th century, Keivan Woven Arts / rug /TRA-0781, country of origin
Wool
$65,000
W 140 in L 211 in
Antique Persian Serapi Rug Hand-Knotted Wool Bold Medallion & Tribal Elegance
Located in Norwalk, CT
This antique Persian Serapi rug features a striking central medallion set against a rich red field
Wool
Antique Persian Serapi Rug
By Mehraban Rugs
Located in WEST HOLLYWOOD, CA
This antique Persian Serapi is a distinct Heriz region style, woven in the mountains of Northwest
Wool
Antique Persian Serapi Rug in Squared Shape with Ivory, Salmon, Brick Red
Located in Atlanta, GA
Antique Persian Serapi rug in squared shape with colors ivory, salmon pink, brick red. keivan Woven
Wool
$120,000Sale Price|20% Off
W 164 in L 228 in
1870s Antique Persian Serapi Rug, Hotel Lobby Size Carpet
Located in Dallas, TX
72743 late 19th century antique Persian Serapi Rug with Mid-Century Modern style. With timeless
Wool
Antique Persian Serapi Rug with Monumental Medallion
Located in New York, NY
This powerful antique Persian Serapi rug exemplifies the bold geometry and commanding scale that
Wool, Cotton
Antique Serapi Rug – Late 19th Century Northwest Persian Wool In Terracotta
Located in Norwalk, CT
An exceptional Antique Serapi rug (c. 1880–1890) featuring a classic oversized geometric medallion
Wool
Antique Persian Heriz Serapi Rug. Size: 11 ft 2 in x 16 ft
Located in New York, NY
Large Antique Persian Heriz Serapi Rug, Country of Origin / Rug Type: Antique Persian Rug, Circa
Wool
Fine Antique Square Size Large Scale All-Over Pattern Heriz Serapi Rug
Located in Milan, IT
spaces. This Heriz Serapi rug is in very good condition for its age, resulting in a beautifully patinated
Wool
Antique Red Heriz Serapi Rug 4'10'' x 6'9''
Located in New York, NY
increase contrast. Serapi is a trade name given to better quality Heriz rugs thought to have been woven
Wool, Cotton
Vintage Room Size Hand-Knotted Persian Heriz Serapi Rug with Vegetable Dyes
Located in Barrington, IL
This exceptional late 19th-century Persian Heriz Serapi rug from Northwest Persia. The rug features
Wool, Cotton
Nazmiyal Collection Large Antique Persian Geometric Heriz Serapi Rug
Located in New York, NY
This large size Heriz Serapi rug is exquisitely executed using color and pattern. Precise geometric
Wool
Vintage Persian Heriz Serapi Rug, Hand-Knotted Wool, Room Size
Located in Barrington, IL
This exquisite early 20th-century Persian Heriz rug features the coveted Serapi design and a
Wool, Cotton
$17,500
W 120 in L 144 in
Antique Persian Serapi Rug with Geometric Central Medallion and Colorful Design
Located in Atlanta, GA
Antique Persian Serapi Rug with Geometric Central Medallion and Colorful Design. Keivan Woven Arts
Wool
Antique Oversize Persian Heriz Serapi Rug 14'6 x 20'10
Located in New York, NY
Antique oversize Persian Heriz Serapi rug, 14'6 x 20'10. Serapi carpets are a quality designation
Wool
$7,900Sale Price|20% Off
W 113 in L 184.65 in
9' x 15' Antique Heriz Serapi Rug Geometric Authentic Antique Persian Rug c.1930
Located in New York, NY
This antique Persian Heriz Serapi rug, circa 1930, features a bold geometric medallion design
Wool
Antique Persian Serapi Rug in Geometric Medallion Design with Orange & Blue
Located in Atlanta, GA
Antique Persian Serapi rug with colorful and detailed layered medallion in Rust, Orange, ivory
Wool
$18,800Sale Price|20% Off
W 114.97 in L 63.78 in
Large Antique Persian Heriz Serapi Rug Beige Ivory Geometric Antique Heriz
By Eastern Artisans
Located in New York, NY
Large antique Persian Heriz Serapi rug Ivory geometric "This is a magnificent antique antique
Wool
Late 19th Century Antique Persian Serapi Rug with Modern Style
Located in Dallas, TX
74972 Late 19th Century Antique Persian Serapi Rug, 09'05 x 12'04. Woven in the storied mountains
Wool
Antique Estate Persian Serapi Rug, c 1890 - RR6299 A SALE
Located in Shamokin Dam, PA
Antique Estate Persian Serapi Rug, c 1890 Antique Estate Persian Serapi Rug, Circa 1890s. High
Wool
Large Antique Persian Bakshaish Serapi Rug 12' x 19'
Located in Atlanta, GA
Spectacular large antique Persian Bakshaish Serapi rug with beautiful colors and large geometric
Wool
$12,000
W 101 in L 150 in
1890s Red Medallion Antique Persian Serapi Rug 8'5"x12'6" Knotted Wool Carpet
Located in New York, NY
Antique Persian Serapi rug, size: 8'5" x 12'6". Antique Serapi Floral Medallion Hand Knotted Pile
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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