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Antique Serapi Carpet
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£26,500
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Antique Serapi Carpet

19th century
Description

An amazing tribal antique Serapi carpet with the best palette of colours that we associate with weavings from Heriz area in the mid to late 19th century.  The scrolling and primitive geometric border design with vines connecting the stylised flowers, often known as the turtle border, is a wonderful tribal design.  A large pattern and these faded and beautiful natural dyes are more often found with Serapis rather than younger Heriz rugs from North West Persia.  In very good original order, with an excellent wool pile all over.  A beautiful rustic antique Serapi carpet woven around 1870-1880 this is one of the best we have owned for a while.

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.

Contact us to view this lovely Serapi carpet at home or in our barn showroom soon, we would be happy to help you the best way we can.

Date of Manufacture

Farnham Antique Carpets has dated this Antique Persian Serapi Rug to the 1870s.

Physical Dimensions
Height
380cm (149.61")
Width
282cm (111.02")
Depth
2cm (0.79")
Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Reference
SA1091520
Dealers Internal Reference
11360
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.

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An amazing tribal antique Serapi carpet with the best palette of colours that we associate with weavings from Heriz area in the mid to late 19th century.
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 The scrolling and primitive geometric border design with vines connecting the stylised flowers, often known as the turtle border, is a wonderful tribal design.
Farnham Antique Carpets

 A large pattern and these faded and beautiful natural dyes are more often found with Serapis rather than younger Heriz rugs from North West Persia.  In very good original order, with an excellent wool pile all over.  A beautiful rustic antique Serapi carpet woven around 1870-1880 this is one of the best we have owned for a while.

fig 1. An antique hand-knotted Serapi carpet featuring a large geometric central medallion in terracotta red, navy blue, and ivory framed by decorative borders.
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.

Contact us to view this lovely Serapi carpet at home or in our barn showroom soon, we would be happy to help you the best way we can.

Date of Manufacture

Farnham Antique Carpets has dated this Antique Persian Serapi Rug to the 1870s.

Height
380cm (149.61")
Width
282cm (111.02")
Depth
2cm (0.79")
Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Ref
SA1091520
Dealers Internal Ref
11360
Farnham Antique Carpets
Farnham Antique Carpets
Sellingantiques verified Since Oct 2018

Specialists in antique decorative carpets, rugs and runners.

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Farnham Antique Carpets is a registered member of LAPADA  BADA 

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Archive I An antique hand-knotted Serapi carpet featuring a large geometric central medallion in terracotta red, navy blue, and ivory framed by decorative borders.

Antique Serapi Carpet

Archive II An antique hand-knotted Serapi carpet featuring a large geometric central medallion in terracotta red, navy blue, and ivory framed by decorative borders. View II
Archive III An antique hand-knotted Serapi carpet featuring a large geometric central medallion in terracotta red, navy blue, and ivory framed by decorative borders. View III
Archive IV An antique hand-knotted Serapi carpet featuring a large geometric central medallion in terracotta red, navy blue, and ivory framed by decorative borders. View IV
Archive V An antique hand-knotted Serapi carpet featuring a large geometric central medallion in terracotta red, navy blue, and ivory framed by decorative borders. View V
Archive VI An antique hand-knotted Serapi carpet featuring a large geometric central medallion in terracotta red, navy blue, and ivory framed by decorative borders. View VI
Archive VII An antique hand-knotted Serapi carpet featuring a large geometric central medallion in terracotta red, navy blue, and ivory framed by decorative borders. View VII
Archive VIII An antique hand-knotted Serapi carpet featuring a large geometric central medallion in terracotta red, navy blue, and ivory framed by decorative borders. View VIII
Archive IX An antique hand-knotted Serapi carpet featuring a large geometric central medallion in terracotta red, navy blue, and ivory framed by decorative borders. View IX
Archive X An antique hand-knotted Serapi carpet featuring a large geometric central medallion in terracotta red, navy blue, and ivory framed by decorative borders. View X
Archive XI An antique hand-knotted Serapi carpet featuring a large geometric central medallion in terracotta red, navy blue, and ivory framed by decorative borders. View XI
Archive XII An antique hand-knotted Serapi carpet featuring a large geometric central medallion in terracotta red, navy blue, and ivory framed by decorative borders. View XII
Archive XIII An antique hand-knotted Serapi carpet featuring a large geometric central medallion in terracotta red, navy blue, and ivory framed by decorative borders. View XIII
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An antique hand-knotted Serapi carpet featuring a large geometric central medallion in terracotta red, navy blue, and ivory framed by decorative borders.
Antique Serapi carpet
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  • ObjectCarpet
  • Period19th century
  • Style19th Century Persian
  • MaterialWool, Cotton
  • ColourTerracotta and Navy
  • MotifsGeometric central medallion, Step-edged spandrels, Turtle motif border, Angular corner brackets
  • SizeH 380 cm (150 in) x W 282 cm (111 in) x D 2 cm (1 in)

This nineteenth-century Persian Serapi carpet originates from the Heriz area of North-West Persia, dating around 1870. The hand-knotted wool and cotton construction displays an array of terracotta red, navy blue, and ivory tones alongside pale peach, light green, and dark charcoal highlights. The pattern incorporates a large geometric central medallion, step-edged spandrels, and angular corner brackets, complemented by a turtle motif border featuring scrolling vines and stylised flowers. Visible details include an all-over wool pile and faded natural dyes. Measuring 380 cm high by 282 cm wide with a 2 cm depth, this antique floor covering suits principal reception spaces, libraries, or traditional living areas in a home today, positioned centrally on wooden floorboards to anchor the room arrangement. The rug provides a durable, rustic textile foundation suitable for high-traffic interior settings.

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Serapi carpets originate from the Heriz weaving region of Northwest Persia, crafted predominantly during the nineteenth century. The term designates a finer tier of Heriz weave featuring expansive medallion designs and spacious geometric composition.

These carpets were hand-knotted using locally sourced hand-spun wool pile woven on a durable cotton foundation. Artisans utilised natural plant and mineral dyes, including madder root for warm terracotta tones and indigo for blues.

Authentic Serapi pieces display open, geometric medallion patterns with stepped spandrels and distinct abrash colour variations. They typically feature a flatter weave profile and softer tone contrast than later twentieth-century Heriz productions.

A Serapi carpet serves as a focal floor covering to anchor seating arrangements in modern or classical rooms. The geometric composition balances contemporary minimalist furniture as well as traditional mahogany or oak pieces.

Vacuum gently without using a rotary beater bar to prevent pile damage, and place a quality rug pad underneath for stability. Professional specialist rug cleaning is recommended, alongside periodic rotation to ensure even wear.
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