Exceptional 19th Century Serab Rug
Sold|$4,700
Exceptional 19th Century Serab Rug
Located in Chicago, IL
An exceptional late 19th century Persian Serab rug with an incredible skillfully woven pattern
Antique 1880s Persian Serapi Persian Rugs
Wool
Sold|$4,700
Exceptional 19th Century Serab Rug
Located in Chicago, IL
An exceptional late 19th century Persian Serab rug with an incredible skillfully woven pattern
Wool
Sold|$4,800
Exceptional Early 20th Century Serab Rug
Located in Chicago, IL
An exceptional early 20th century Persian Serab rug with a large central medallion with a large
Wool
Sold|$24,000
Late 19th Century Serab Rug
Located in Dublin, NH
Great Serab rugs are known for their masterful use of modulated natural camel wool. This piece
Early 20th Century Serab Rug from North West Persia
Located in West Hollywood, CA
This traditional handwoven Persian Serab rug has a light camel field with sparse geometric floral
Wool
Keivan Woven Arts Antique 1900's Persian Serab Rug 3'2" x 3'10"
By Keivan Woven Arts
Located in Atlanta, GA
Antique Persian Serab Rug. Keivan Woven Arts/ rug/ EMB-22290, country of origin / type: Iran / Type
Wool
Antique Square Persian Serab Rug, circa 1900, 5' x 5'1
Located in New York, NY
Antique square Persian Serab rug circa 1900. Sturdy semi geometric square antique Persian rug
Wool
Sold|$36,000
Antique Serab Rug
Located in New York, NY
Antique Serab, Persia, circa 1900 Antique Serab carpets like this are renowned for their precise
Wool
Sold|$9,200
Antique Serab Rug
Located in New York, NY
open field of this striking antique Serab runner from Persia. Approximately similar half medallions
Wool
Sold|$15,000
Persian Serab Rug
Located in Norwalk, CT
Neutral colored Serab carpet with central Medallion and Floral design motif in beige, blue, and
Sold|$9,000
Antique Persian Serab Rug
Located in New York, NY
This exceptional antique Persian corridor carpet represents the best of Serab's rectilinear style
Wool
Antique Persian Serab Rug
Located in New York, NY
This is a classic early 20th century Persian Serab. A wonderful Persian Serab with an asymmetrical
Wool
Sold|$1,700
Antique Persian Serab Rug
Located in Evanston, IL
for antique Sarab rugs and it is located in northwest Iran in the province of Azerbaijan and they
Wool
Sold|$4,800
Antique Camel Hair Serab Rug
Located in New York, NY
Charming early 20th century Camel Persian Serab small size rug. The finest antique Camelhair
Wool
Tribal Antique Persian Serab Rug. Size: 4 ft 10 in x 9 ft 5 in (1.47 m x 2.87 m)
Located in New York, NY
Antique Persian Serab Rug, Country of Origin / Rug Type: Persian Rugs, Circa Date: 1900. Size: 4 ft
Wool
Sold|$5,625
1900 Antique Persian Serab Rug, Camel Hair
Located in Carlstadt, NJ
This is a genuine hand knotted oriental rug. It is not hand tufted or machine made rug. Our entire
Wool
Antique Persian Serab Rug 3ft. 4in. x 20ft. 8in.
Located in New York, NY
Classic Persian Serab.
Wool
Antique Persian Serab Small Rug in Brown, Tan and Neutrals
Located in Atlanta, GA
Antique Persian Serab, rug/21010. This beautiful Serab rug from the early 20th century rests on a
Wool
Sold|$499
Antique Persian Camel Serab Pillow
Located in New York, NY
Pillow made from a 19th-century antique Persian serab rug backed in khaki cotton.
Cotton, Foam, Wool
Dramatic Antique Persian Tribal Persian Serab 20th Century Rug
Located in New York, NY
Primitive Persian Serab rug, camel colored field and light blue border highlight this great find
Wool
Colorful Antique Persian Serab Gallery Rug with Unique Geometric Design
Located in Atlanta, GA
Geometric design Serab antique runner from Persia in multicolored Tones, rug ema-7536, country of
Wool
Sold|$6,900
Antique Persian Serab Runner Rug
Located in New York, NY
Serab Rugs are known for their fine long rugs or runners with a characteristic camel ground and
Wool
Sold|$7,200
Antique Persian Serab / Bakshaish
Located in New York, NY
Serab rugs are known for their fine long rugs or runners with a characteristic camel ground and
Wool
Persian Kurd Bidjar Rug with Camel Background
Located in New York, NY
A colorful early 20th century Persian Kurd Serab rug.
Wool
Brown Terracotta Antique Persian Rug Pillow
Located in New York, NY
Large Square size pillow made from a 20th-century Persian Serab rug. Zipper close, poly-fill insert
Wool, Cotton, Foam
Camel Terracotta Antique Persian Rug Pillow
Located in New York, NY
Large Square size pillow made from an early 20th-century Persian Serab rug. Zipper close, poly-fill
Wool, Cotton, Foam
Antique Persian Serab Runner Rug With Medallions 3'6" X9'9"
By Keivan Woven Arts
Located in Atlanta, GA
Measures: 3'6" X 9'9" Antique Persian Serab Runner Keivan Woven Arts/ rug/ EMB-222128, country of
Wool
Large Tribal Camel Pink Brown Persian Bolster Rug Pillow
Located in New York, NY
A pillow made from a tribal Persian camel hair serab rug in camel brown and pink. zipper closure
Cotton, Foam, Wool
Sold|$9,000
Long Tribal Persian Antique Serab Runner
Located in Atlanta, GA
. This rug is woven on a wool foundation and has a soft, pliable handle, typical of the earlier Serab
Wool
Blue and Brown Antique Persian Malayer Short Gallery Rug with Floral Medallions
Located in Atlanta, GA
colors, rug 19-0102, country of origin / type: Iran / Serab, circa 1900. This handwoven, antique Persian
Wool
Sold|$7,200
Long Tribal Persian Antique Serab Runner
Located in Atlanta, GA
Antique Persian Tribal Serab runner, rug/n15-0501, origin/iran. The camel field in this piece is
Wool
Long Antique Persian Serab Runner with Geometric and Floral Elements
Located in Atlanta, GA
, pliable handle, typical of the earlier Serab rugs. The articulation of its motifs is excellent and this
Wool
Antique Persian Serab/Serapi Runner, Camel Color, C-1900's
Located in Evanston, IL
and quality of its creation, ensuring not just beauty but also durability. The origins of Serab rugs
Wool
Sold|$8,900
Antique Persian Serab Carpet
Located in New York, NY
red outlines and obscure black interiors. The dusky camel-tone ground prized in Serab rugs is revealed
Wool
Sold|$6,500
Antique Bakshaish Rug
Located in New York, NY
Recalling the design of Serab rugs, bold hexagonal medallions connected in series run down the
Wool
Antique Malayer Rug with Boteh and Floral Elements, Reciprocal Trefoil Border
Located in Atlanta, GA
the earlier Serab rugs. The articulation of the motifs in this piece is excellent and this carpet
Wool
Sold|$28,000
Camel Field Serab Room Size Rug
Located in New York, NY
Rare room size Camel Field Persian Serab rug with characteristics stemming from 19th century
Wool
Long and Narrow Antique Tribal Persian Serab Runner Rug
Located in New York, NY
Beautiful long and narrow antique tribal Persian Serab runner rug, country of origin / rug type
Wool
Diamond Sub-Geometric Medallion Antique Malayer Persian Rug with Floral Borders
Located in Atlanta, GA
carpet is woven on a wool foundation and has a soft, pliable handle, typical of the earlier Serab rugs
Wool
Antique Persian Sarab Runner Rug with Navy and Pink Medallions
Located in Dallas, TX
artistic designs. Unlike other rug making centers in ancient Persia, Serab was isolated from the influence
Wool
Sold|$3,250
Antique Camel Hair Sarab Runner circa 1929
Located in Morton Grove, IL
region..This antique Serab rug features a very primitive design on an undyed camel wool field.The runner
Wool
Sold|$2,800
Antique Serab Runner Rug
Located in New York, NY
An antique Persian Serab runner, handwoven and dyed in a palette of browns, reds, pale yellows with
Wool
Sold|$2,200
Persian Serab Hamadan Rug
Located in Evanston, IL
for antique Sarab rugs and it is located in northwest Iran in the province of Azerbaijan and they
Wool
Sold|$6,000
Antique Serab Persian Runner Rug
Located in New York, NY
Camel Hair Rug, Persia, Late 19th Century - This absolutely phenomenal, one of a kind antique
Wool
Sold|$1,650
Antique Persian Serab Decorative Rug Mat
Located in New York, NY
An early 20th century Persian Serab mat.
Wool
Tribal Room Size 19th Century Persian Camel Color Green Medallion Rug
Located in New York, NY
Room size Persian Camelhair Serab rug from the late 19th century. Green medallion, camel base field
Wool
Sold|$6,800
Antique Serab
Located in Atlanta, GA
This unique Serab runner has a wheat color backgournd. The motif pattern repeats thought the rug
Wool
Antique Persian Serab Oriental Rug, circa 1930
Located in Big Flats, NY
An antique Persian Serab Oriental rug offers central medallion having repeating geometric diamond
Wool
Sold|$8,800
Antique Serab
Located in New York, NY
Antique Serab. Measures: 3'0" x 17'4".
Wool
Sold|$8,500
Serab Runner
Located in Dublin, NH
Persian Serab runner. Measures: 3'4" x 10'9".
Wool
Sold|$12,500
Serab Runner
Located in Dublin, NH
Persian Serab runner. Measures: 3'10" x 12'5".
Wool
Sold|$4,750
Early 20th Century Persian Serab Accent Rug
Located in New York, NY
, open squares, and by six human figures, four male, two female who may be the rug’s weave. Camel main
Wool
Antique Persian Serab Runner Rug, Late 19th Century
Located in Dublin, NH
Antique Persian Serab Runner Rug, Late 19th Century Additional Information: Dimensions: 3'7" W x
Wool
Sold|$7,999
Antique Serab Runner
Located in Port Washington, NY
lozenge-shaped medallions. These rugs are woven in the village of Serab, located in the North West region
Sold|$6,000
Antique Serab Runner,
Located in Port Washington, NY
lozenge-shaped medallions. These rugs are woven in the village of Serab, located in the North West Region
Wool
Sold|$17,500
Antique Serab Runner
Located in Dublin, NH
Serab long rugs with camel grounds and hexagonal medallions were woven in western Persia throughout
Antique 1890s Beige/Tan Persian Serab Runner Rug
Located in Norwalk, CT
Antique 1890s Persian Serab runner with a beige field and traditional medallion design in browns
Wool
Camel Tribal Antique Persian Serab Decorative Rug Mat
Located in New York, NY
An early 20th century traditional Persian Serab mat in soft brown and sea foam accents on a camel
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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