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Antique Serapi Carpet
Farnham Antique Carpets
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Farnham Antique Carpets

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Antique Serapi Carpet

19th century
Description

A really stunning and striking vivid antique Serapi carpet woven in the late 19th century with rich brilliant dyes from the golden era of Persian weaving.  The deep intense reds combined with the dark greens and the pale green in the centre make this Serapi carpet one of the most exciting palettes. The condition for this 140 year old carpet is in extremely good original order with only minimal scattered areas of low pile.  The fringes/ends have had some preservation at both ends with minimal reweaving.  The bold geometric yet classical design is full of character and the simplistic open border design is often seen on earlier Serapi's.  A wonderful example of tribal weaving at its best a rare and stunning carpet.

Antique Serapi carpets are more intricate finer tribal weavings of the Heriz region hand-woven by Azerbaijan Turkish inhabitants close to the city of Heriz in North-West Persia. They are famous among collectors because of their vivid vegetable dyes or soft earth tones that are woven on a geometric pattern.  In terms of design, drawing, and coloration as well, Serapi carpets are clearly part of one and the same tradition as Heriz, despite being a distinct antique rug style, which originated as a Northwest Persian adaptation of early Sarouk Farahan medallion, but with a more geometric, abstract, village sensibility.

Physical Dimensions
Height
363cm (142.91")
Width
280cm (110.24")
Depth
2cm (0.79")
Declaration

Farnham Antique Carpets has dated this Antique Persian Serapi Carpet to the 1880s.

Reference Numbers
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SA1055940
Dealers Internal Reference
7989
Dealers Notes

Farnham Antique Carpets are specialists in antique decorative carpets, rugs and runners. Varying from antique tribal rugs woven in the Caucasus to classical Persian carpets dating from the mid 19th century to the early 20th century.

As members of the BADA - The British Antique Dealers Association and LAPADA - The Association of Art & Antique Dealers we adhere to strict guide lines as affiliated members and pride ourselves on maintaining its high standards. We exhibit at the BADA fair in Chelsea, London every March and the LAPADA Fair in Mayfair, London every September.

Description
A really stunning and striking vivid antique Serapi carpet woven in the late 19th century with rich brilliant dyes from the golden era of Persian weaving.
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 The deep intense reds combined with the dark greens and the pale green in the centre make this Serapi carpet one of the most exciting palettes.
Farnham Antique Carpets

The condition for this 140 year old carpet is in extremely good original order with only minimal scattered areas of low pile.  The fringes/ends have had some preservation at both ends with minimal reweaving.  The bold geometric yet classical design is full of character and the simplistic open border design is often seen on earlier Serapi's.  A wonderful example of tribal weaving at its best a rare and stunning carpet.

fig 1. An antique hand-knotted Persian Serapi carpet featuring a large geometric central medallion on a coral red field with teal blue corner spandrels.
fig 1. Antique Serapi Carpet

Antique Serapi carpets are more intricate finer tribal weavings of the Heriz region hand-woven by Azerbaijan Turkish inhabitants close to the city of Heriz in North-West Persia. They are famous among collectors because of their vivid vegetable dyes or soft earth tones that are woven on a geometric pattern.  In terms of design, drawing, and coloration as well, Serapi carpets are clearly part of one and the same tradition as Heriz, despite being a distinct antique rug style, which originated as a Northwest Persian adaptation of early Sarouk Farahan medallion, but with a more geometric, abstract, village sensibility.

Height
363cm (142.91")
Width
280cm (110.24")
Depth
2cm (0.79")
Date of Manufacture

Farnham Antique Carpets has dated this Antique Persian Serapi Carpet to the 1880s.

Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Ref
SA1055940
Dealers Internal Ref
7989
Farnham Antique Carpets
Farnham Antique Carpets
Sellingantiques verified Since Oct 2018

Specialists in antique decorative carpets, rugs and runners.

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Trade Associations

Farnham Antique Carpets is a registered member of LAPADA  BADA 

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Archive I An antique hand-knotted Persian Serapi carpet featuring a large geometric central medallion on a coral red field with teal blue corner spandrels.

Antique Serapi Carpet

Archive II An antique hand-knotted Persian Serapi carpet featuring a large geometric central medallion on a coral red field with teal blue corner spandrels. View II
Archive III An antique hand-knotted Persian Serapi carpet featuring a large geometric central medallion on a coral red field with teal blue corner spandrels. View III
Archive IV An antique hand-knotted Persian Serapi carpet featuring a large geometric central medallion on a coral red field with teal blue corner spandrels. View IV
Archive V An antique hand-knotted Persian Serapi carpet featuring a large geometric central medallion on a coral red field with teal blue corner spandrels. View V
Archive VI An antique hand-knotted Persian Serapi carpet featuring a large geometric central medallion on a coral red field with teal blue corner spandrels. View VI
Archive VII An antique hand-knotted Persian Serapi carpet featuring a large geometric central medallion on a coral red field with teal blue corner spandrels. View VII
Archive VIII An antique hand-knotted Persian Serapi carpet featuring a large geometric central medallion on a coral red field with teal blue corner spandrels. View VIII
Archive IX An antique hand-knotted Persian Serapi carpet featuring a large geometric central medallion on a coral red field with teal blue corner spandrels. View IX
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An antique hand-knotted Persian Serapi carpet featuring a large geometric central medallion on a coral red field with teal blue corner spandrels.
Antique Serapi carpet
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An antique hand-knotted Persian Serapi carpet featuring a large geometric central medallion on a coral red field with teal blue corner spandrels.
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Serapi is a trade name designated for fine-quality Persian Heriz rugs woven in Northwest Iran during the nineteenth century. They are distinguished by their open compositions, bold geometric medallions, and refined dye application compared to standard Heriz production.

Serapi carpets are hand-knotted using locally sourced hand-spun wool pile woven onto a durable cotton warp and weft foundation. The vibrant tones are achieved using natural vegetable and plant dyes, such as madder root for reds and indigo for blues.

Authentic pieces exhibit hand-tied asymmetrical or symmetrical knots, slight colour variations known as abrash due to natural dye batches, and a supple, flexible handle. Geometric, angular interpretations of botanical motifs and a large-scale central medallion are key structural identifiers.

A Serapi carpet serves as a foundational anchor piece in living areas or dining rooms. Its graphic geometric layout and saturated warm tones pair well with neutral contemporary upholstery as well as traditional dark wood furniture.

Vacuum regularly using suction only to avoid damaging the hand-knotted pile with a rotating beater bar. Professional cleaning should be undertaken by a specialist oriental rug restorer, and a dense underlay pad should be placed beneath to minimise friction and wear.
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