Spectacular Antique Serapi Carpet

The most wonderful color combination which bring a dramatic look the whole carpet. The design and condition of the rug are impeccable. This remarkable and artistic antique rug, sho...

Persian Serapi rugs, hailing from the Iranian province of Eastern Azerbaijan and the encompassing Heriz region, hold a rich tapestry of history and craftsmanship. The village of Sera...

Fine 19th century antique Serapi carpet of Persia. Woven in the rugged mountains of Northwest Persia, Serapi rugs are a distinct Heriz region style, with finer knotting and more large-scale spaciously placed antique carpet designs...

A Bakshaish, Serapi, Master piece. Very unusual all-over geometric and floral design made in northwest Persia. The carpet portrait a central medallion wit...

Amazing soft colors, nice and not busy, good quality and condition, circa 1880. Woven in the rugged mountains of Northwest Persia, Serapi rugs are a distinct Heriz region style, with finer knotting and more large-scale spaciously placed antique carpet designs...

Persian Serapi rugs, hailing from the Iranian province of Eastern Azerbaijan and the encompassing Heriz region, hold a rich tapestry of history and craftsm...

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...

Heriz is a town in northwest Persia (Iran) that has been producing carpets since the 19th century. It is located on Mt. Sabalan, a major source of copper, whose summit is 15,784 feet...

19th Century Serapi Carpet Size: 282x423 cm This impressive 19th-century Serapi Tapestry is a masterpiece reflecting the elegant and sophisticated craftsmanship of a historic period...

19th Century Serapi Carpet This magnificent 19th-century antique Serapi carpet is a masterpiece that weaves the history, art and culture of its time into its intricate patterns. Eac...

An antique Persian Serapi. Rare all-over navy blue field with terracotta/coral border.

Antique Serapi carpets were woven on the level of a family or small workshop with multiple weavers working several years to complete each Persian rug. The weaving was done almost exc...