Antique Persian Serapi Heriz Wool Rug 9'7''x12'3''
By Amara Rugs
Located in Torrance, CA
This exceptional antique Heriz rug is a powerful example of early 20th-century Persian village
Early 20th Century Persian Heriz Serapi Antique Serapi Rugs
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Antique Persian Serapi Heriz Wool Rug 9'7''x12'3''
By Amara Rugs
Located in Torrance, CA
This exceptional antique Heriz rug is a powerful example of early 20th-century Persian village
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Doris Leslie Blau 19th Century Persian Sultanabad Handmade Wool Rug
Located in New York, NY
design to Heriz and Serapi rugs which is reflected in their magnificent graphic character. Yet within
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Vintage Turkish Oushak Room Size Rug, Hand-Knotted Wool, Early 1900s
Located in Barrington, IL
. The spacious open-field composition, reminiscent of classical Persian Bidjar and Serapi rugs, lends
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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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$14,900
W 79 in L 107 in
Antique Persian Heriz Rug, Wool Pile, Geometric Design, Vegetable Dyes, 1900s
Located in Barrington, IL
Heriz Serapi Rugs, Vintage Heriz, Vintage Serapi, Antique Heriz Rugs, Antique Heriz, Antique Karajah
Wool, Cotton
$19,900
W 125 in L 150 in
Late 19th Century Persian Ziegler Mahal Sultanabad Room Size Rug in Brick Red
Located in Barrington, IL
19th-century Persian Bidjar and Serapi rugs. The design is set against a rich and inviting abrash brick
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Late 19th Century Caucasian Kazak Area Rug in Red, Royal Blue, Ivory
Located in Barrington, IL
and visually striking medallion design. Drawing inspiration from the iconic Bakhshish and Serapi rugs
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Vintage Persian Heriz Room Size Rug in Geometric Pattern
Located in Barrington, IL
, Sustainability, Vintage Medallion Rugs, Geometric Pattern Rugs, Vintage Larger Heriz Rug, Antique Heriz Serapi
Wool, Cotton
Antique Heriz Serapi Carpet/Rug
Located in Gainesville, VA
This is a beautiful Heriz Serapi antique Rug/Carpet that was hand-knotted in the early 1900s. This
Wool, Cotton
Antique Persian Serapi Oversize Rug
Located in New York, NY
An antique Persian Serapi 15' x 22 oversize rug handmade during the early 20th century. Measures
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Zabihi Collection Antique Persian Serapi Heriz Rug
Located in New York, NY
Late 19th Century dramatic Masculine and colorful Persian Heriz Serapi carpet. 12'1'' x 16'4
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Antique Persian Serapi Handmade Medallion Wool Rug
Located in Norwalk, CT
Antique 1880s Persian Serapi hand-knotted wool rug with a rusted field. This rug has a navy-blue
Wool
$52,000
W 128 in L 202 in
1880s Blue Red Antique N.W. Persian Bakhshaiesh Carpet 10'8" x 16'10" Wool Rug
Located in New York, NY
Bakhsaiesh " Serapi " rug from 1880 Persia. The colors are peach, pink, blue, cream, and red. There is a
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Antique Persian Serapi Handmade Colorful Wool Rug
Located in Norwalk, CT
Beautiful antique Serapi hand knotted wool rug with a beige and rust field. This Persian rug has a
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Antique Ancient Rarest of Rare Rug in Serapi, circa 1880's
Located in Milwaukee, WI
Rarest of rare C. 1880'S Ancient mint condition antique Serapi unusually oversized Narrow Gem W
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ANTIQUE PERSIAN SERAPI Oriental Rug - 9'7'' x 14'11"
Located in Shamokin Dam, PA
Superb Antique Oversize PERSIAN Serapi Oriental Rug - RR544 PLEASE NOTE: This is a real PERSIAN
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Antique Persian Serapi Bakshaish Rug
Located in New York, NY
Incredible one of a kind Persian Serapi Bakshaish rug in rusts, blues and creams. The best
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Rust Antique Persian Serapi Handmade Medallion Wool Rug
Located in Norwalk, CT
Beautiful Antique Serapi hand-knotted wool rug with a rust field. This Persian rug has a brown
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Antique Serapi Red Handmade Medallion Floral Wool Rug
Located in Norwalk, CT
Beautiful antique Persian Serapi hand-knotted wool rug with a red and ivory field. This Heriz rug
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Alriz Collection Rare 19th cent. Serapi tribal rug
Located in Harrington Park, NJ
A striking Serapi , featuring a bold geometric medallion set against a rich brick-red field. The
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Rust Antique Persian Serapi Handmade Medallion Wool Rug
Located in Norwalk, CT
Beautiful antique Heriz hand-knotted wool rug with a rust color field. This Persian rug has
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Antique Hand Knotted Persian Heriz-Serapi Geometric Long Rug
Located in Dallas, TX
Antique all over Persian Heriz-Serapi geometric rug in an array of gorgeous colors of midnight blue
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Antique Persian Heriz Serapi Heritage Rug Geometric Medallion Wool 9x13
Located in Norwalk, CT
This stunning antique Persian Heriz rug showcases the bold, geometric artistry characteristic of
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Antique Wool Heriz Serapi Persian Rug, 12’ x 19’
Located in New York, NY
This Heriz Serapi Persian carpet circa 1900 in pure wool and vegetable dyes features a central
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Antique Serapi Bakhshyesh Rug 11'6'' x 18'6''
Located in New York, NY
Antique Serapi Bakhshyesh Rug 11'6'' x 18'6''. A higher grade of Heriz carpets, usually in
Wool, Cotton
$87,500Sale Price|30% Off
W 156 in L 204 in
Dark Blue Antique Persian Serapi Handmade Allover Motif Wool Rug
Located in Norwalk, CT
Beautiful Antique Serapi hand-knotted wool rug with a dark blue field. This Persian rug has a red
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$35,000Sale Price|30% Off
W 134 in L 204 in
Antique Rust Serapi Handmade Persian Wool Rug With Medallion Pattern
Located in Norwalk, CT
Beautiful Antique Serapi hand-knotted wool rug with a beige and rust field. This Persian rug has a
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Antique Persian Serapi Wool 9x11 Ivory, Salmon & Navy Handmade Area Rug
Located in Houston, TX
Condition: Antique Circa: 1880s Origin: Persia Design: Serapi Actual size: 9.0x11.0
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Antique Circa 1890 Pink Persian Serapi Heriz Rug, 11'4 x 15'1
Located in New York, NY
feel, that is accentuated by the dark blue corner spandrels and soft ivory main border. Serapi carpets
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9'6"x13'6" Serapi, Antique
Located in Los Gatos, CA
Antique Persian Serapi / Bakhshayesh Carpet Northwest Persia, circa 1880s A commanding, museum
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Heriz-Serapi Antique rug, Red Navy Ivory - 10'1" x 14'6"
Located in New York, NY
Indulge yourself in the captivating allure of the Heriz rug, a masterpiece of artistic
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Nazmiyal Collection Antique Persian Heriz Serapi Runner Rug 3' x 19'3"
Located in New York, NY
Gorgeous Navy Blue Antique Persian Heriz Serapi Runner Rug, Country of origin: Persia, Circa date
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$10,800Sale Price|20% Off
W 117 in L 157 in
Antique Serapi Geometric Heriz Rug Durable 10x13 Oriental Rug 297cmx399cm
Located in New York, NY
. This rug has been professionally cleaned. The cold climate helps nurture strong, quality sheep's wool
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Rare Antique Heriz Runner Antique Handmade Rug Serapi 3x18 94cm x 531cm
By Eastern Artisans
Located in New York, NY
A decorative antique Heriz Serapi runner featuring a bold geometric design and vibrant, well
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$24,000
W 105 in L 166 in
Late 19th Century Antique Persian Serapi Heriz Rug Earthy Brown & Camel Tones
Located in Norwalk, CT
This authentic Antique Persian Serapi Heriz rug features a rare and sophisticated earth-tone
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Antique Persian Serapi-Heriz Rug with Geometrics Design in Midnight Blue
Located in Atlanta, GA
Antique Persian Serapi-Heriz Rug with Geometrics Design in Midnight Blue, light blue, terracotta
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$5,580Sale Price|20% Off
W 31 in L 193 in
Antique Heriz Karaje Rug Persian Serapi Runner Rug Handmade Persian Rug 3x16
Located in New York, NY
This is a magnificent antique Serapi Heriz rug with a rare geometric overall design and a rare soft
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$12,400
W 120 in L 149 in
Hand-Knotted Antique Heriz Wool Rug - Authentic Serapi Design - Red and Ivory
Located in Norwalk, CT
This Antique Persian Heriz rug features a bold double-medallion in a rich madder red field. Woven
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Blue Antique Persian Serapi Handmade Wool Rug with Allover Floral Pattern
Located in Norwalk, CT
Beautiful antique Heriz Serapi hand-knotted wool rug with a blue field. This Heriz rug has an
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Antique European Hook Rug in Traditional Persian Serapi Design
Located in Dallas, TX
70713 Antique European Hooked Rug with Traditional Persian Serapi Design 08'03 x 11'01. This
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Antique Persian Serapi Area Rug 4'11'' x 6'7''
Located in New York, NY
Antique Persian Serapi Area Rug 4'11'' x 6'7''. ‘Serapi’ is a trade term for better woven and drawn
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Amazing Royal Blue and Geometric Design in Serapi Style Antique Persian Rug
Located in New York, NY
Late 19th Century N.W. Persian Serapi Carpet (12' x 14' 6" - 365 x 442 cm)
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$26,999
W 145 in L 231 in
Antique Persian Serapi Carpet Handmade Wool Oriental Rug, Red, Ivory, Light Blue
Located in Port Washington, NY
This extraordinary Antique Persian Heriz / Serapi carpet, measuring an impressive 12 × 19'3" feet
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Antique Large Persian Serapi Carpet Rug, 19th Century
Located in Dublin, NH
Antique Large Persian Serapi Carpet Rug, 19th Century This exceptionally elegant Serapi carpet
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$60,000
W 142 in L 190 in
1890s Red Medallion N.W. Persian Serapi Carpet 11'10"x15'10" Knotted Wool Rug
Located in New York, NY
19th Century N.W. Persian Serapi Carpet ( 11'10" x 15'10" - 361 - 483 ) This 19th-century N.W
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$3,375
W 26 in L 60 in
Galerie Shabab Collection Early 20th Century Persian Serapi Wagireh Sampler Rug
Located in New York, NY
From a truly magnificent, high-quality NW Persian large carpet, this cotton foundation, moderately woven antique snippet shows a sandy cream main border segment with reversing turtle...
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$42,399Sale Price|20% Off
W 168 in L 241 in
Antique Persian Serapi Carpet, Handmade Wool Oriental Rug, Navy Rust Light Blue
Located in Port Washington, NY
Aristocratic Family. Antique Serapi carpets are one of the most sought after rugs particularly in America and
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Nazmiyal Collection Antique Persian Heriz Serapi Geometric Rug 3'5" x 4"1"
Located in New York, NY
Gorgeous Vibrant Antique Persian Heriz Serapi Geometric Rug, Country of origin: Persia, Circa date
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Handmade Antique Persian Serapi Medallion Wool Rug In Orange- Rust Color
Located in Norwalk, CT
Beautiful antique Heriz hand-knotted wool rug with an orange rust color field. This Persian rug has
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Antique Serapi Persian Rug. Size: 11 ft x 12 ft 6 in
Located in New York, NY
Beautiful Ivory Antique Serapi Persian Rug, Country of Origin / Rug Type: Persian Rug, Circa Date
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Antique Persian Green And Terracotta Serapi Carpet Rug, circa 1880-1900's
Located in Milwaukee, WI
Pablo Picasso Antique Persian Serapi - Truest Mystical Art - Museum Piece - Terracotta, Sage Green
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All Over Design Antique Serapi-Heriz Rug With Large Sub Geometric Design
Located in Atlanta, GA
All Over Design Antique Serapi-Heriz Rug With Large Floral Design, Keivan Woven Arts / rug EMB-9541
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Serapi Carpet
Located in Dublin, NH
Persian Serapi carpet. Measures: 11'3" x 16'8".
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Fine Antique Persian Serapi Wool Rug 4’9” x 5’9”
Located in New York, NY
Fine Antique Persian Serapi Wool Rug 4’9” x 5’9”. A higher grade of Heriz carpets, usually in
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$9,000
W 38 in L 166 in
1900s Red Geometric Tribal N.W. Persian Heriz Serapi Carpet 3'2"x13'10" Wool Rug
Located in New York, NY
Late 19th Century N.W. Persian Serapi Carpet ( 3'2" x 13'10" - 97 x 442 ) Antique Serapi Persian
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$98,000
W 168 in L 240 in
1890s Blue Medallion Antique N.W. Persian Serapi Carpet 14'x20' Knotted Wool Rug
Located in New York, NY
weaving. Serapi pieces, originating from the Heriz region, are highly prized among antique rugs collectors
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$12,200
W 41 in L 178 in
Antique Persian Serapi Runner Rug in Red with Geometric Medallions - Rug & Kilim
Located in Long Island City, NY
new addition to Rug & Kilim’s curations of the celebrated Serapi provenance and weaving tradition
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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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