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Serapi Carpet

About the Item

Serapi carpets from the Heriz district of Northwest Persia are known for their blending of bold graphics with a more traditional and elegant format. This Serapi draws a grand central medallion that takes up nearly the entire field. The sparse, terra cotta red ground elegantly contrasts with the softer colors of the medallion, corner pieces, and border. Rendered in large scale, iconic palmettes blossom from nearly every section of the field as the border draws linked Persian palmettes in a balanced but exquisitely asymmetric manner.
  • Dimensions:
    Width: 113 in (287.02 cm)Length: 139 in (353.06 cm)
  • Materials and Techniques:
    Wool,Hand-Knotted
  • Place of Origin:
  • Period:
  • Date of Manufacture:
    19th Century, 4th Quarter
  • Condition:
    Repaired: Areas of minor restoration. This carpet has not been acid washed.
  • Seller Location:
    San Francisco, CA
  • Reference Number:
    Seller: 173101stDibs: LU855526103092
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