Antique Persian Serapi Carpet, in Large Size, with Allover Design & Ivory Border

An elegant antique Persian Tabriz carpet, circa 1900, size 16'7" x 11'4". This lovely carpet features an allover floral design in the softly hued central field. The repeating flower ...

A magnificent Persian Serapi Bakshaish oriental carpet, circa 1900, size 19'5" x 12'0". This unique carpet has a large, spacious central medallion, with stylized blue corners, and a ...

78338 Antique Persian Serapi rug, measures 11'10 x 15'10. Highlighting the coveted allover design, incredible detail and texture, this hand knotted wool antique Persian Serapi rug is...

Antique Large Persian Serapi Carpet Rug, c. 1900 Serapi rugs and carpets were woven in the Heriz district of Northwest Persia starting in the Mid-19th century in response to a great increase in demand for rugs internationally. Prior to that, there were no rugs woven (in Persia) for export that exhibited this stylized drawing of plant and flower forms. The lower knot density and thicker pile became the standard for these rugs, which lent to a less formal aesthetic that remains popular today. The neutral ground color of the border is unusual and sets of the other colors in an interesting way. The use of natural dyes in the Heriz workshops prevailed well into the 20th century, setting them apart from city workshops, which began to embrace synthetic dyes as early as the turn of the century. What was once one of the least expensive...